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Multiplex Control Unit Input Test

  1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors C, E, F, J, K, 0, P, Q, X and Y.
    NOTE: All connectors are wire side of female terminals.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuse/Relay Box Connectors C, E, F, J, K, 0, P, Q, X And Y
    G03653240Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Inspect 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 4.
  4. With the connectors still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector.
    • 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 5.
      CAVITY TEST CONDITION SPECIFICATION

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
      J4 BLK Under all conditions Check for continuity to ground:
      There should be continuity.
      • Poor ground (G301)
      • An open in the wire
      Y6 BLK Under all conditions Check for continuity to ground:
      There should be continuity.
      • Poor ground (G401)
      • An open in the wire
      Y1 BLK Under all conditions Check for continuity to ground:
      There should be continuity.
      • Poor ground (G401)
      • An open in the wire
  5. Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, and make these input tests at the appropriate connectors on the 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, the multiplex control unit must be faulty, replace the under-dash fuse/relay box assembly.
      CAVITY TEST CONDITION SPECIFICATION

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
      J2 WHT/RED Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 9 (7.5 A) fuse in the underhood fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      Q3 GRN Driver's door open Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 1 V or less.
      • 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
      Q4 LT GRN/RED Passenger's door open Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 1 V or less.
      • Faulty passenger's door switch
      • An open in the wire
      Passenger's door closed Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 5 V or more.
      • Faulty passenger's door switch
      • Short to ground
      Q8
      C8
      F1
      GRN/ORN
      GRN/ORN
      GRN/RED
      Parking brake lever up Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 1 V or less.
      • Faulty parking brake switch
      • An open in the wire
      Parking brake lever down Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 5 V or more.
      • Faulty parking brake switch
      • Short to ground
      Q5 BLU/RED Ignition switch ON (II) driver's seat belt is unbuckled. Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 1 V or less.
      • Faulty driver's seat belt switch
      • Poor ground (G551)
      • An open in the wire
      Q6 BLU/RED Ignition switch ON (II) driver's seat belt is buckled. Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 5 V or more.
      • Faulty driver's seat belt switch
      • Short to ground
      P18 RED Hatch open Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 1 V or less.
      • Faulty hatch latch switch
      • Poor ground (G701)
      • An open in the wire
      Hatch closed Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 5 V or more.
      • Faulty hatch latch switch
      • Short to ground
      X5 RED/WHT Ignition key is in the ignition switch Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 1 V or less.
      • Faulty ignition key switch
      • Poor ground (G401)
      • An open in the wire
      Ignition key is out of the ignition switch Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 5 V or more.
      • Faulty ignition key switch
      • Short to ground
      X8 WHT/BLK Under all conditions Attach to ground:
      The ignition key light should come on.
      • Blown No. 3 (7.5 A) fuse in the underhood fuse/relay box
      • Blown LED
      • An open in the wire
      O7 GRN/RED Ceiling light switch in the middle position, all doors closed Attach to ground:
      The ceiling light should come on.
      • Blown No. 3 (7.5 A) fuse in the underhood fuse/relay box
      • Faulty ceiling light
      • An open in the wire
      C11 BLU Under all conditions Attach to ground:
      Dash lights should come on.
      • Blown No. 2 (15 A) [No. 2 (10 A)] fuse in the underhood fuse/relay box
      • Faulty taillight relay
      • An open in the wire
      F8 GRN/RED Brake fluid reservoir float in down position (brake fluid removed) Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be less than 1 V.
      • Faulty brake fluid level switch
      • An open in the wire
      Brake fluid reservoir float in up position (brake fluid at full level) Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be 5 V or more.
      • Faulty brake fluid level switch
      • Short to ground
      E10 YEL Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage in the sleep mode and 3-7 V when awake.
      An open or short in the wire
      K10 WHT/GRN Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage in the sleep mode and 3-7 V when awake.
      An open or short in the wire

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