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Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System (MICU, Door Multiplex Control Unit, Front Passenger's Power Window Switch, and Relay Control Module) Input Test (2018 2019 2020)

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, N, P, and Q.

NOTE:  All connector views are shown from the wire side of the female terminals.

GHH350920Courtesy 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 results not obtained
M1 PUR Connect battery power * to M1 (or M2), and terminal M2 (or M1) 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
M2 GRN
H13 BRN Connect battery power * to H13 (or H9), and terminal H9 (or H13) and ground with jumper wires. Check actuator operation: The front passenger's door lock actuator and right rear door lock actuator should LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty front passenger's door lock actuator
  • Faulty right rear door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
H9 YEL
E15 PUR Connect terminals F2 * and E15 (or E14), and terminal E14 (or E15) 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
E14 YEL
P6 BLU Connect terminal P6 and body ground with a jumper wire momentarily. Check actuator operation: The trunk lid opener solenoid should work.
  • Faulty trunk lid opener solenoid relay
  • Faulty trunk lid opener solenoid
  • Poor ground (G705, G706) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

*: 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 results not obtained
F23 PNK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
F2 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
H1 BRN 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
G3 BRN 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
P2 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
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
N4 PUR 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
N2 RED 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
E26 LT GRN Left rear door open Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • Faulty left rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Left rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty left rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
E43 BRN Right rear door open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • Faulty right rear door switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Right rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty right rear door switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
E28 PNK Left rear door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty left rear door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G701) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Left rear door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty left rear door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
E44 PNK Right rear door lock knob switch in UNLOCK Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty right rear door lock knob switch
  • Poor ground (G751) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Right rear door lock knob switch in LOCK Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty right rear door lock knob switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
E23 WHT Trunk open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid latch switch
  • Poor ground (G706) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Trunk closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid latch switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Q18 GRN Shift position/mode in P Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty TCM
  • Poor ground (G101) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Shift position/mode in any position/mode other than P Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty TCM
  • A short to ground in the wire

Door Multiplex Control Unit 

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

7. Disconnect the power window master switch 37P connector.

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

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

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
36 BLU Disconnect these connectors:
  • Front passenger's power window switch 37P connector
  • Left rear power window switch 14P connector
  • Right rear power window switch 14P connector
  • Moonroof motor-control unit 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 (P/W) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 36 and left rear power window switch 14P connector terminal No. 11:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 36 and right rear power window switch 14P connector terminal No. 11:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 36 and moonroof motor-control unit 14P connector terminal No. 12:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity to ground: There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the LIN (P/W) wire

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

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
25 LT GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
26 PNK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
4 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
3 BRN 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
31 BRN 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
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
35 BRN 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 (G502) 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 LT BLU 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 (G502) 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
33 RED 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 (G502) 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 (G502) 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
24 GRY Trunk lid opener switch button pressed. Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid opener switch
  • Poor ground (G502) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Trunk lid opener switch button released. Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid opener switch
  • A short to ground in the wire

Front Passenger's Power Window Switch 

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

12. Disconnect the front passenger's power window switch 37P connector.

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

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

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
34 BLU Disconnect these connectors:
  • Power window master switch 37P connector
  • Left rear power window switch 14P connector
  • Right rear power window switch 14P connector
  • Moonroof motor-control unit 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 (P/W) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 34 and left rear power window switch 14P connector terminal No. 11:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 34 and right rear power window switch 14P connector terminal No. 11:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity between terminal No. 34 and moonroof motor-control unit 14P connector terminal No. 12:There should be continuity. An open in the LIN (P/W) wire
Check for continuity to ground: There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the LIN (P/W) wire

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

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
4 LT BLU Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
3 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G505)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
29 LT GRN 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 (G505) 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 

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

17. Disconnect relay control module connectors B and D.

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

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

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B10 PNK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
B9 TAN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
B1 BRN In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • 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 (G301)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
B7 LT BLU Hood closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty security hood switch
  • Poor ground (G301) 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

20. If multiple failures are found on more than one control unit, replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (includes the MICU) . If input failures are related to a particular control unit, replace the control unit.