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Control Unit Input Test/Replacement

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NOTE: Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex integrated control unit first, using B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the left D pillar trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS ).
  3. Disconnect the 20P, 14P, and 5P connectors (A) from the power tailgate control unit (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Tailgate Control Unit, 5P Connectors & 20P, 14P
    G05966778Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Inspect all the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, go to step  5.
  5. With the connectors still disconnected, do these input tests.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If the input tests prove OK, go to step  6.
      WIRE CONDITION TABLE

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      B3 ORN Under all conditions Connect terminal B11 to terminal B3 with a jumper wire:
      The power tailgate outside beeper should sound.
      • Blown No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • Faulty power tailgate outside beeper
      • An open in the wire
      • Poor ground (G503) or an open in the ground wire
      B4 RED Under all conditions Connect terminal B11 to terminal B4 with a jumper wire:
      The power tailgate inside beeper should sound.
      • Blown No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • Faulty power tailgate inside beeper
      • An open or high resistance in the wire
      • Poor ground (G601) or an open in the ground wire
  6. Reconnect all connectors to the power tailgate control unit, and do the following input tests.
    • If the test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If the input test proves OK, replace the power tailgate control unit.
    WIRE CONDITION TABLE

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    A2 BRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 1 (40 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    B12 PNK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 8 (20 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    B11 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
    • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    C14 YEL Ignition switch ON (ID Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
    • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    A1 BLK In all ignition switch positions Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Poor ground (G602)
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    A4        
    B19 BLK In all ignition switch positions Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Poor ground (G503)
    • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
    B8 PNK Shift lever in P position Measure the voltage to ground:
    There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Faulty transmission range switch
    • Poor ground (G101) or an open in the ground wire
    • An open or high resistance in the wire