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MICU Input Test (2014 2015)

NOTE:

MICU 

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connectors E, F, G, H, K, M, and P - Refer to: Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

All connector views are shown from the wire side of the female terminals.

GHH322985Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

3. Inspect the connectors and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

4. With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
G1 BLU Disconnect relay control module connector B (16P) Check for continuity between terminal G1 and relay control module connector B (16P) terminal No. 16:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
G2 PNK Check for continuity between terminal G2 and relay control module connector B (16P) terminal No. 15:
There should be continuity.
H10 BLU Disconnect the power window master switch 37P connector Check for continuity between terminal H10 and power window master switch 37P connector terminal No. 30:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
H5 PNK Check for continuity between terminal H5 and power window master switch 37P connector terminal No. 28:
There should be continuity.
H10 BLU Disconnect audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) Check for continuity between terminal H10 and audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 2:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
H5 PNK Check for continuity between terminal H5 and audio-navigation unit connector A (24P) terminal No. 4:
There should be continuity.
H10 BLU Disconnect keyless access/TPMS control unit connector C (20P) Check for continuity between terminal H10 and keyless access/TPMS control unit connector C (20P) terminal No. 11:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
H5 PNK Check for continuity between terminal H5 and keyless access/TPMS control unit connector C (20P) terminal No. 1:
There should be continuity.
G1 BLU Disconnect gauge control module connector A (32P) Check for continuity between terminal G1 and gauge control module connector A (32P) terminal No. 26:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
G2 PNK Check for continuity between terminal G2 and gauge control module connector A (32P) terminal No. 25:
There should be continuity.

*1: With automatic wiper

*2: With parking and back-up sensor

*3: With BSI

*4: With AcuraLink

*5: With ventilated seat

*6: Without ventilated seat

*7: With second row seat heater

*8: With MVCS

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
H10 BLU Disconnect climate control unit connector B (28P) Check for continuity between terminal H10 and climate control unit connector B (28P) terminal No. 10:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
H5 PNK Check for continuity between terminal H5 and climate control unit connector B (28P) terminal No. 9:
There should be continuity.
G1 BLU Disconnect the headlight leveling control unit 12P connector Check for continuity between terminal G1 and headlight leveling control unit 12P terminal No. 10:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
G2 PNK Check for continuity between terminal G2 and headlight leveling control unit 12P terminal No. 9:
There should be continuity.
E32 ORN Disconnect power seat control unit connector A (20P) Check for continuity between terminal E32 and power seat control unit connector A (20P) terminal No. 17:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
E31 PNK Check for continuity between terminal E31 and power seat control unit connector A (20P) terminal No. 16:
There should be continuity.
G1 *1 BLU Disconnect the automatic lighting/rain sensor 5P connector Check for continuity between terminal G1 and automatic lighting/rain sensor 5P connector terminal No. 3:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
G2 *1 PNK Check for continuity between terminal G2 and automatic lighting/rain sensor 5P connector terminal No. 4:
There should be continuity.
H10 *2 BLU Disconnect the parking and back-up control unit 24P connector Check for continuity between terminal G1 and parking and back-up control unit 24P connector terminal No. 10:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
H5 *2 PNK Check for continuity between terminal G2 and parking and back-up control unit 24P connector terminal No. 22:
There should be continuity.
E32 *3 ORN Disconnect the left side BSI radar unit 6P connector Check for continuity between terminal E32 and left side BSI radar unit 6P connector terminal No. 5:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
E31 *3 PNK Check for continuity between terminal E31 and left side BSI radar unit 6P connector terminal No. 3:
There should be continuity.

*1: With automatic wiper

*2: With parking and back-up sensor

*3: With BSI

*4: With AcuraLink

*5: With ventilated seat

*6: Without ventilated seat

*7: With second row seat heater

*8: With MVCS

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
E32 *3 ORN Disconnect the right side BSI radar unit 6P connector Check for continuity between terminal E32 and right side BSI radar unit 6P connector terminal No. 5:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
E31 *3 PNK Check for continuity between terminal E31 and right side BSI radar unit 6P connector terminal No. 3:
There should be continuity.
H10 *4 BLU Disconnect the telematics control unit 36P connector Check for continuity between terminal H10 and telematics control unit 36P connector terminal No. 34:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
H5 *4 PNK Check for continuity between terminal H5 and telematics control unit 36P connector terminal No. 33:
There should be continuity.
E32 *5 ORN Disconnect the ventilated seat control unit 14P connector Check for continuity between terminal E32 and ventilated seat control unit 14P connector terminal No. 10:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
E31 *5 PNK Check for continuity between terminal E31 and ventilated seat control unit 14P connector terminal No. 11:
There should be continuity.
E32 *6 ORN Disconnect the front seat heater control unit 14P connector Check for continuity between terminal E32 and front seat heater control unit 14P connector terminal No. 10:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
E31 *6 PNK Check for continuity between terminal E31 and front seat heater control unit 14P connector terminal No. 11:
There should be continuity.
E32 *7 ORN Disconnect the second row seat heater control unit 14P connector Check for continuity between terminal E32 and second row seat heater control unit 14P connector terminal No. 10:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
E31 *7 PNK Check for continuity between terminal E31 and second row seat heater control unit 14P connector terminal No. 11:
There should be continuity.

*1: With automatic wiper

*2: With parking and back-up sensor

*3: With BSI

*4: With AcuraLink

*5: With ventilated seat

*6: Without ventilated seat

*7: With second row seat heater

*8: With MVCS

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
E32 ORN Disconnect the power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) Check for continuity between terminal E32 and power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminal No. 2:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
E31 PNK Check for continuity between terminal E31 and power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminal No. 1:
There should be continuity.
H10 *8 BLU Disconnect the multi view camera unit connector A (20P) Check for continuity between terminal H10 and multi view camera unit connector A (20P) terminal No. 20:
There should be continuity.
An open in the B-CAN wire
H5 *8 PNK Check for continuity between terminal H5 and multi view camera unit connector A (20P) terminal No. 19:
There should be continuity.
G13 LT BLU Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal G11 and data link connector (DLC) terminal No. 7:
There should be continuity.
An open in the K-LINE wire

*1: With automatic wiper

*2: With parking and back-up sensor

*3: With BSI

*4: With AcuraLink

*5: With ventilated seat

*6: Without ventilated seat

*7: With second row seat heater

*8: With MVCS

5. Reconnect the connectors to the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
G16 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C16 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
E21 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C16 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
H7 GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D11 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
G9 GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D11 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
E37 PNK Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D11 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
E19 GRY Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D10 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
G15 YEL Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D23 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
H13 LT GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D26 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
E36 LT GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D26 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
G8 RED Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D22 (15 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
K3 BLU Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D30 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
M8 WHT Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D19 (20 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
K7 RED Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D18 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
G6 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G506)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
H1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G502)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
P2 BRN In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G501)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire

Rear MICU 

6. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

7. Disconnect rear fuse/relay box connectors A and B .

NOTE:

All connector views are wire side of female terminals.

GHH322986Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

8. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.

9. Reconnect the connectors to the rear fuse/relay box, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B4 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C16 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B29 GRY Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D10 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B36 RED Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B3-3 (60 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
A6 LT GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. F13 (7.5 A) fuse in the rear fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B20 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. F7 (20 A) fuse in the rear fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B26 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G606)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
A29 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G606)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
B16 BLK/WHT In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G605)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
A1 BLK/WHT In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G605)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire

10. If multiple failures are found on more than one control unit, replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box - Refer to: Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation and/or rear fuse/relay box (has a built-in MICU).

If input failures are related to a particular control unit, replace the control unit.