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Center Information Display Input Test

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  1. Remove the dashboard upper visor (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the center panel (see DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the four screws, and the center information display (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Information Display And 12P Connector Screws
    G05488139Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the 12P connector (B) from the center information display.
  5. 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 6.
  6. Reconnect the connector to the center information display, turn the ignition switch ON (II), and make these input tests at the connector.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all input tests prove OK, the center information display must be faulty; replace it.
      CAVITY AND TEST CONDITION CHART

      Cavity Wire Test Condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      11 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
      There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground(G501)
      • An open in the wire
      12 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 7 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      6 YEL Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 21 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
      • An open in the wire
      10 BLU Under all conditions Check for continuity between the No. 10 terminal and PCM connector A (49P) No. 30 terminal.
      There should be continuity.
      An open in the wire