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Combination Switch Control Unit Input Test

NOTE: Before testing, troubleshoot B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK(O), remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 8P connector from the wiper/washer switch (combination switch control unit).
    Fig 1: Identifying Combination Switch Control Unit 8P Connector Terminals
    G06162696Courtesy 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. Reconnect the connector to the wiper/washer switch, 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 the input tests prove OK, go to step 5.
    TEST CONDITION CHART

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    3 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.1 V.
    • Poor ground(G501)
    • An open in the wire
    8 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 15 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
    • Blown No. 7 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
    7 PNK Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 21 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
  5. Disconnect the 8P connector from the wiper/washer switch, 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 the input tests prove OK, the combination switch control unit must be faulty, replace the wiper/washer switch.
    TEST CONDITION CHART

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    4 LT GRN Under all conditions Check for continuity between No. 4 terminal and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector N (45P) terminal No. 28: There should be continuity. An open in the wire
    Under all conditions (Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector N (45P) disconnected) Check for continuity to ground: There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the wire