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Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System (MICU, Door Multiplex Control Unit, and Front Passenger's Power Window Switch) Input Test

NOTE: 

MICU 

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

2. Disconnect the following connectors.

Under-dash fuse/relay box connector B (44P)
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector C (38P)
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (32P)
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector N (13P)
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (20P)
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (8P)
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector S (10P)
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector W (24P)
Under-dash fuse/relay box connector X (10P)
GHH51360Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
GHH51361Courtesy 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:

NOTE:  These are door lock actuator operation tests for keyless entry.

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
N10 PNK Connect 12 volt battery power*1 and N10 (or N12), and terminal N12 (or N10) and ground with jumper wires Check actuator operation:The driver's door lock actuator should LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty driver's door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
N12 GRY
S3 RED Connect 12 volt battery power*1 and S3 (or S1), and terminal S1 (or S3) and ground with jumper wires Check actuator operation:The front passenger's door lock actuator should LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty front passenger's door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
S1 YEL
B16 PNK Connect 12 volt battery power*1 and B16 (or B11), and terminal B11 (or B16) and ground with jumper wires Check actuator operation:The left rear door lock actuator should LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty left rear door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B11 PUR
B18 LT GRN Connect 12 volt battery power*1 and B18 (or B9), and terminal B9 (or B18) and ground with jumper wires Check actuator operation:The right rear door lock actuator should LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty right rear door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B9 YEL
B7*2 YEL Connect 12 volt battery power*1 and B7 with a jumper wire Check actuator operation:The tailgate release actuator should work.
  • Faulty tailgate release actuator
  • Poor ground (G603) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
P11*3 GRY Disconnect the keyless access control unit connector C (24P) Check for continuity between terminal P11 and keyless access control unit connector C (24P) terminal No. 6:There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the wire

*1: Use a fused jumper wire with an appropriate amperage fuse.

*2: Without power tailgate

*3: With keyless access system

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

*1: Without door multiplex control unit

*2: With door multiplex control unit

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
D17 RED Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
D2 BLU Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-2 (60 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
W6 BLK In all ignition switch positions or 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
B32 BLK In all ignition switch positions or all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G604)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
B20 BLK In all ignition switch positions or all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G604)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
D10 BRN In all ignition switch positions or all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G402)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
R7 BLK In all ignition switch positions or 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
C27*1 LT BLU Hood closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty security hood switch
  • Poor ground (G402) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Hood open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty security hood switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B40 GRN Driver's door open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door switch
  • Faulty driver's door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B29 BRN Front passenger's door open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: With security system

*2: Without power tailgate

*3: With power tailgate

*4: Without keyless access system

*5: Without door multiplex control unit

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B33 WHT Left rear door open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • Faulty left rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Left rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B34 GRY Right rear door open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • Faulty right rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Right rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
W5 BLU Left rear door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty left rear door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G601) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Left rear door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty left rear door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
W4 ORN Right rear door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty right rear door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G604) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Right rear door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty right rear door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
W23 LT GRN Tailgate outer handle switch pressed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty tailgate outer handle switch
  • Poor ground (G603) or an open in the ground wire*2
  • Power tailgate control unit*3
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Tailgate outer handle switch released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty tailgate outer handle switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: With security system

*2: Without power tailgate

*3: With power tailgate

*4: Without keyless access system

*5: Without door multiplex control unit

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B22 PNK Tailgate open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty tailgate latch switch
  • Poor ground (G603) or an open in the ground wire*2
  • Power tailgate control unit*3
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Tailgate closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty tailgate latch switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
D22 GRN Transmission range switch in P Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty or improperly adjusted transmission range switch
  • Poor ground (G101) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Transmission range switch in any other position than P Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • A short to ground in the wire
  • Faulty or improperly adjusted transmission range switch
P11*4 GRY Ignition key inserted into the ignition key cylinder Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty ignition key switch
  • Poor ground (G502) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Ignition key removed from the ignition key cylinder Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty ignition key switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
X7*5 GRY Driver's door lock switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door lock switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
X8*5 GRN Driver's door lock switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door lock switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
X9*5 BRN Driver's door key cylinder switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door key cylinder switch in neutral or LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: With security system

*2: Without power tailgate

*3: With power tailgate

*4: Without keyless access system

*5: Without door multiplex control unit

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
X10*5 PNK Driver's door key cylinder switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door key cylinder switch in neutral or UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
X4*5 WHT Driver's door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
X5*5 LT GRN Driver's door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
W10*5 LT BLU Front passenger's door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Front passenger's door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G503) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Front passenger's door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
W8*5 ORN Front passenger's door lock switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door lock switch
  • Poor ground (G503) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door lock switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door lock switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: With security system

*2: Without power tailgate

*3: With power tailgate

*4: Without keyless access system

*5: Without door multiplex control unit

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
W7*5 LT GRN Front passenger's door lock switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door lock switch
  • Poor ground (G503) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door lock switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door lock switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

*1: With security system

*2: Without power tailgate

*3: With power tailgate

*4: Without keyless access system

*5: Without door multiplex control unit

Door Multiplex Control Unit 

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

7. Disconnect the following connector.

Power window master switch 37P connector
GHH51362Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

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

9. With the connector still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
36 GRY Disconnect these connectors:
  • Front passenger's power window switch 37P connector
  • Moonroof control unit/motor 14P connector
Check for continuity between terminal No. 36 and front passenger's power window switch 37P connector terminal No. 34:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 36 and Moonroof control unit/motor 14P connector terminal No. 12:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity to ground: There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the LIN (P/W) wire

10. Reconnect the connector, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
26 RED Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
25 PNK Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B22 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
4 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B42 (20 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
3 BLK 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
31 BLK In all power modes, disconnect the driver's power window motor 6P connector 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
34 BRN Driver's door key cylinder switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door key cylinder switch in neutral or LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
35 PNK Driver's door key cylinder switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door key cylinder switch in neutral or UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
33 LT GRN Driver's door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
32 WHT Driver's door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

Front Passenger's Power Window Switch 

11. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, open and close the driver's door

12. Disconnect the following connector.

Front passenger's power window switch 37P connector
GHH51363Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

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

14. With the connector still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
34 BLK Disconnect these connectors:
  • Power window master switch 37P connector
  • Moonroof control unit/motor 14P connector
Check for continuity between terminal No. 34 and power window master switch 37P connector terminal No. 36:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 34 and moonroof control unit/motor 14P connector terminal No. 12:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the LIN (P/W) wire

15. Reconnect the connector, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
4 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B44 (20 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
3 BLK In all power modes 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
29 LT BLU Front passenger's door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Front passenger's door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G503) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Front passenger's door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

16. If multiple failures are found on more than one control unit, replace the under-dash fuse/relay box (includes the MICU) . If input failures are related to a particular control unit, replace the control unit.