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Wiper/Washer Switch (Combination Switch Control Unit) Input Test

NOTE: before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex integrated control system first using b-can system diagnosis test mode a (see Troubleshooting - B-Can System Diagnosis Test Mode A ).
  1. turn the ignition switch to lock (0).
  2. 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 ).
  3. remove the steering column covers (see Steering Column Removal And Installation ).
  4. disconnect the 8p connector (a) from the wiper/washer switch (b).
    Fig 1: Identifying Wiper/Washer Switch 8P Connector
    G06160828Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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. with the connector still disconnected, do 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 7.
    test result reference

    cavity wire test condition test: desired result possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    5 pnk under all conditions check for continuity between the terminal no. 5 and under-hood fuse/ relay box connector j (10p) terminal no. 5:
    there should be continuity.
    an open in the wire
    disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector j (10p) check for continuity between the terminal no. 5 and body ground:
    there should be no continuity.
    a short to ground in the wire
    4 lt grn under all conditions check for continuity between the terminal no. 4 and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector n (45p) terminal no. 28:
    there should be continuity.
    an open in the wire
    disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector n (45p) check for continuity between the terminal no. 4 and body ground:
    there should be no continuity.
    a short to ground in the wire
    1 gry under all conditions check for continuity between the terminal no. 1 and under-hood fuse/ relay box connector j (10p) terminal no. 6:
    there should be continuity.
    an open in the wire
    disconnect under-hood fuse/relay box connector j (10p) and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector p oop) check for continuity between the terminal no. 1 and body ground:
    there should be no continuity.
    a short to ground in the wire
  7. reconnect the 8p connector to the wiper/washer switch, and do 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, replace the wiper/washer switch (combination switch control unit).
    test result reference

    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