Door Key Cylinder Switch Test

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Remove the driver's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the key cylinder switch (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Key Cylinder Switch 10P Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between terminals No. 7 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in UNLOCK position.
- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 7 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or LOCK position.
- There should be continuity between terminals No. 6 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in LOCK position.
- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 6 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or UNLOCK position.
If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator assembly (see FRONT DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT ).