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Slide Position Sensor:

  1. Remove the driver's power seat. See POWER HEATED SEATS .
    NOTE: Be careful to not scratch the interior trim.
  2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the slide position sensor and the 20P connector from the power seat control unit.
  3. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of the slide position sensor and A11 terminal of the power seat control unit.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity At Power Seat Control Unit 20P Connector A
    G01157039Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    1. YES  -Go to step 4.
    2. NO  -Repair open in the WHT/BLK wire.
  4. Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of the slide position sensor and A2 terminal of the power seat control unit.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between No. 1 Terminal Of Slide Position Sensor And A2 Terminal Of Power Seat Control Unit
    G01157040Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    1. YES  -Go to step 5.
    2. NO  -Repair open in the BLU/BLK wire.
  5. Reconnect the 3P and 20P connectors.
  6. Check for voltage between the No. 3 terminal of the slide position sensor and body ground.
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage between No. 3 Terminal Of Slide Position Sensor And Body Ground
    G01157041Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there about 5 V? 

    1. YES  -Go to step 7.
    2. NO  -Repair open in the short in the BRN wire.
  7. Check for voltage pulse between the No. 1 terminal of the slide position sensor and body ground when the slide motor moves forward or backward.
    Fig 4: Checking For Voltage Pulse
    G01157042Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Does voltage pulse from 0 to about 5 V alternately? 

    1. YES  -Replace the power seat control unit.
    2. NO  -Check for a short in the wire. If the wire is OK, faulty slide position sensor; replace the slide motor assembly.