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Driver's Unit

  1. Remove the driver's multiplex control unit from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
  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 3.
      Fig 1: Identifying Drivers Under Dash Fuse Socket
      G03642337Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
      Fig 2: Identifying Drivers Under Dash Fuse Box Connector
      G03642338Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. With the driver's multiplex control unit still disconnected, make these input tests at the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box socket.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 4.
      CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST (DRIVER'S UNIT - DISCONNECTED - 1 OF 2)

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
      A12 Fuse/relay box socket Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 13 (7.5 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      A14 Check for continuity to ground: There should be continuity.
      • Poor ground (G401)
      • An open in the wire
  4. Remove the passenger's multiplex control unit from the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box and connect fuse/relay box socket terminal A12 to battery voltage. This turns the power window relay on.
  5. With the driver's multiplex control unit still disconnected, make these input tests at the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box socket.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If the input test proves OK, go to step 6.
      CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST (DRIVER'S UNIT - DISCONNECTED - 2 OF 2)

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
      A7 Fuse/relay box socket With power window main switch ON, jump A7 to battery voltage Check the left rear window motor operation: The window should go up.
      • Poor ground (G601, G651)
      • Blown No. 7 (20 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty left rear window switch
      • Faulty power window master switch
      • Faulty power window motor
      • An open in the wire
      A19 Fuse/relay box socket With power window main switch ON, jump A19 to battery voltage Check the left rear window motor operation: The window should go down.
      • Poor ground (G601, G651)
      • Blown No. 7 (20 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
      • Faulty left rear window switch
      • Faulty power window master switch
      • Faulty power window motor
      • An open in the wire
  6. Reconnect the driver's multiplex control unit to the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, turn the ignition switch ON (II) to keep the system awake, and perform the following input tests at the appropriate connectors on the back of the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

    For driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector socket location (see DRIVER'S UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX ).

    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 1 in DOOR UNIT  .
      CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST (DRIVER'S UNIT - RECONNECTED)

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
      E3 GRN/ORN Driver's door open Check for voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V.
      • Faulty driver's door switch
      • An open in the wire
      Driver's door closed Check for voltage to ground: There should be 5 V or more.
      • Faulty driver's door switch
      • Short to ground in the wire