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Driver's Multiplex Control Unit

  1. Remove the driver's multiplex control unit from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, and disconnect its connector.
  2. Inspect all 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 4.
      Fig 1: Identifying Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Socket
      G03642247Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
      Fig 2: Identifying Driver's Multiplex Control Unit Connector B
      G03642248Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. With the driver's multiplex control unit still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box sockets.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, driver's multiplex control unit must be faulty; replace it.
      CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST (WITHOUT AUTOMATIC WIPER)

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
      B11(1) BLK Under all conditions Check for continuity to ground:
      There should be continuity.
      • Poor ground (G501)
      • An open in the wire
      A24 Fuse/relay box socket Ignition switch ON (II) Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 9 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      A3 Shift lever in P Check for continuity to ground:
      There should be continuity.
      • Faulty transmission range switch
      • An open in the wire
      A8 Brake pedal pressed Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 47 (20 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • Faulty brake pedal position switch
      • An open in the wire
      B14(1) BLU/WHT Under all conditions Check for continuity between the B14 terminal and No. 26 terminal of the PCM 32P connector B:
      There should be continuity.
      An open in the wire
      B15(1) GRN/WHT(2)
      GRN/RED(3)
      Parking brake pedal pressed Check for continuity to ground:
      There should be continuity.
      • Faulty parking brake switch
      • An open in the wire
      B9(1) GRN/YEL Intermittent dwell time control ring turned Check resistance between the terminals:
      It should vary from 0 to about 30 k ohm as the ring is turned.
      • Faulty intermittent dwell time controller
      • An open in the wire
      B10(1) GRN/WHT
      A9 Fuse/relay box socket Ignition switch ON (II) and wiper switch in INT Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 11 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty wiper switch
      • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      A11 Ignition switch ON (II) and INT switch OFF Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 12 (30 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty intermittent wiper relay
      • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      A21 Ignition switch ON (II) and washer switch ON Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 11 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty washer switch
      • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      A23 Ignition switch ON (II) and wiper in PARK position Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 12 (30 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty wiper motor
      • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      (1) Driver's multiplex control unit connector B
      (2) '03 model
      (3) '04-'06 models