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Keyless Access Control Unit Input Test/Replacement

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the keyless access control unit (B).
    NOTE: All connector views are wire side of female terminals.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors From Keyless Access Control Unit
    G07363813Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. 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 5.
  5. With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests.
    • 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 6.
    TEST CONDITION AND WIRE REFERENCE CHART

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    A5 RED Ignition switch ON (M) Attach to ground: The immobilizer indicator should come on.
    • Faulty gauge control module
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    A31 GRN Ignition switch ON (M) Attach to ground: The keyless access indicator should come on.
    • Faulty gauge control module
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
  6. Reconnect the connectors to the keyless access control unit, and do the following input tests.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
    TEST CONDITION AND WIRE REFERENCE CHART

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    A9 BLK In all ignition switch positions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Poor ground(G501)
    • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
    A21 BLK In all ignition switch positions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Poor ground(G501)
    • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
    A1 YEL Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 19 (20 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    A2 PUR Ignition switch ACC (I) Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 32 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    A10 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. 6 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    A22 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 or high resistance in the wire
    A14 ORN Parking brake pedal pressed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Faulty parking brake switch
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    Parking brake pedal released Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Faulty parking brake switch
    • A short to ground in the wire
    B1 LT BLU Trunk lid outer handle switch pulled Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Poor ground (G652) or an open in the ground wire
    • Faulty trunk lid outer handle switch
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    Trunk lid outer handle switch released Measure the voltage to ground: There should be at least 5 V.
    • Faulty trunk lid outer handle switch
    • A short to ground in the wire