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Control Unit Input Test/Replacement

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 D-PILLAR TRIM ).
  3. Disconnect the 20P, 14P, and 5P connectors (A) from the power tailgate control unit (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Tailgate Control Unit With 20P, 14P And 5P Connectors Terminals
    G08089511Courtesy 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 the following 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.
    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 or high resistance 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.
    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 (II) 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 ground 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