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Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System (MICU, Door Multiplex Control Unit, Rear MICU, Front Passenger's Power Window Switch, and Relay Control Module) Input Test (2014 2015)

NOTE:

MICU 

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connectors E, F, G, H, M, and P - Refer to: Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation, or Passenger's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation

NOTE: All connector views are shown from the wire side of the female terminals.
GHH326501Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

3. Inspect the connectors and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

4. With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

NOTE: These are door lock actuator operation tests for keyless entry.
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
M7 RED Connect battery power * to M3 (or M7), and terminal M7 (or M3) and ground with jumper wires. Check actuator operation:The driver's door lock actuator should LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty driver's door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
M3 LT BLU
M6 LT GRN Connect battery power * to M4 (or M6), and terminal M6 (or M4) and ground with jumper wires. Check actuator operation:The front passenger's door lock actuator and right rear door lock actuatorshould LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty front passenger's door lock actuator
  • Faulty right rear door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
M4 ORN
E14 BLU Connect terminals F2 * and E14 (or E15), and terminal E15 (or E14) and ground with jumper wires. Check actuator operation:The left rear door lock actuator should LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty left rear door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
E15 YEL

*: Use a fused jumper wire with an appropriate amperage fuse.

5. Reconnect the connectors to the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box; do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
G16 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C16 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
F2 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B3-1 (50 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box
  • Faulty main under-hood fuse box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
H1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G502)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
G6 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G506)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
P2 BRN In all power modes 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
E24 LT BLU Driver's door open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door switch
  • Faulty driver's door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
E25 YEL Front passenger's door open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
M1 LT GRN Transmission range switch in P Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty or improperly adjusted transmission range switch
  • Poor ground (G101) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Transmission range switch in any other position than P Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty or improperly adjusted transmission range switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

Rear MICU 

6. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

7. Disconnect rear fuse box connectors A and B.

NOTE: All connector views are wire side of female terminals.
GHH326502Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

8. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.

9. With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
A1 BLK/WHT In all ignition switch positions Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
  • Poor ground (G605)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
B16 BLK/WHT In all ignition switch positions Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
  • Poor ground (G605)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
B26 BLK In all ignition switch positions Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
  • Poor ground (G606)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
A29 BLK In all ignition switch positions Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
  • Poor ground (G606)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
B12 GRN Left rear door open Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • Faulty left rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Left rear door closed Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B11 WHT/PNK Right rear door open Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • Faulty right rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Right rear door closed Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B21 GRY/YEL Right rear door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
  • Faulty right rear door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G604) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Right rear door lock knob switch in LOCK Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity.
  • Faulty right rear door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
B3 PUR Left rear door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
  • Faulty left rear door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G602) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Left rear door lock knob switch in LOCK Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity.
  • Faulty left rear door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
A9 GRN Power tailgate closer unit connector B (6P) disconnected Check for continuity between terminal A9 and power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminal No. 2:There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the wire

Door Multiplex Control Unit 

10. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

11. Disconnect the power window master switch 37P connector

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GHH326503Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

12. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

13. With the connector still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
36 WHT Disconnect the front passenger's power window switch 37P connector and the moonroof control unit/motor 14P connector Check for continuity between terminal No. 36 and front passenger's power window switch 37P connector terminal No. 34:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (WINDOW) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 36 and moonroof control unit/motor 14P connector terminal No. 12:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (WINDOW) wire
Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the LIN (WINDOW) wire

14. Reconnect the connector, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
25 LT GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D26 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
26 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C16 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
4 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. D19 (20 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
3 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G506)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
31 BLK In all power modes 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
35 PNK Driver's door key cylinder switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door key cylinder switch in neutral or UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
34 BRN Driver's door key cylinder switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door key cylinder switch in neutral or LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door key cylinder switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
33 YEL Driver's door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
32 WHT Driver's door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
14 LT GRN Driver's door power tailgate/fuel fill door opener switch pressed. Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door power tailgate/fuel fill door opener switch
  • Poor ground (G506) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door power tailgate/fuel fill door opener switch released. Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door power tailgate/fuel fill door opener switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

Front Passenger's Power Window Switch 

15. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, open and close the driver's door.

16. Disconnect the front passenger's power window switch 37P connector - Refer to: Front Passenger's Power Window Switch Removal and Installation, or Rear Power Window Switch Removal and Installation

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GHH326504Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

17. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

18. With the connector still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
34 WHT Disconnect the power window master switch 37P connector and the moonroof control unit/motor 14P connector Check for continuity between terminal No. 34 and power window master switch 37P connector terminal No. 36:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (WINDOW) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 34 and moonroof control unit/motor 14P connector terminal No. 12:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (WINDOW) wire
Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the LIN (WINDOW) wire

19. Reconnect the connector, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
4 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. E6 (20 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
3 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G506)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
29 BRN Front passenger's door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Front passenger's door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G507) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Front passenger's door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

Relay Control Module 

20. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

21. Disconnect the relay control module B (16P) and D (14P) connectors

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GHH326505Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
GHH326506Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

22. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

23. Reconnect the connector, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B10 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C16 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
D9 PUR Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B8 (20 A) and B2-6 (30 A) fuses in the main under-hood fuse box
  • Faulty horn relay
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G204)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
D12 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G204)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B7 GRN Hood closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty security hood switch
  • Poor ground (G202) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Hood open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty security hood switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

24. If multiple failures are found on more than one control unit, replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (includes the MICU) - Refer to: Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation, or Passenger's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation . If input failures are related to a particular control unit, replace the control unit.