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Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System (MICU, Door Multiplex Control Unit, and Front Passenger's Power Window Switch) (2013 2014 2015)

NOTE: 

MICU 

1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

2. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connectors B, C, D, N, P, R, S, and W

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

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

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
N10 BLU Connect terminals D3 * and N10 (or N12), and terminal N12 (or N10) 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
N12 YEL
S3 BLU Connect terminals D3 * and S3 (or S1), and terminal S1 (or S3) and ground with jumper wires. Check actuator operation:The front passenger's door lock actuator should LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty front passenger's door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
S1 YEL
B18 BLU Connect terminals D3 * and B18 (or B9), and terminal B9 (or B18) and ground with jumper wires. Check actuator operation:The right rear door lock actuator should LOCK (or UNLOCK).
  • Faulty right rear door lock actuator
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B9 YEL
B15 BLU Connect terminals D3 * and B15 (or B11), and terminal B11 (or B15) 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
B11 YEL
B7 GRN Connect terminals D3 * and B7 with a jumper wire momentarily. Check actuator operation:The trunk lid release actuator should work.
  • Faulty trunk lid release actuator
  • Poor ground (G701) 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.

Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box; do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
D28 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
D3 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-2 (60 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
W6 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
B32 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G602)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire

*1: A/T*2: If the factory-installed audio unit is removed from the vehicle, this voltage will be between 10-12 V.

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
P20 BRN In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G503)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
R7 BRN In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G503)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
C27 LT BLU Hood closed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty security hood switch
  • Poor ground (G401) 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
B40 GRN 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
B29 LT GRN 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
B33 BRN 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
B34 GRY 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

*1: A/T*2: If the factory-installed audio unit is removed from the vehicle, this voltage will be between 10-12 V.

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
W5 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 (G602) 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
W4 GRY 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 (G602) 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
B22 BLU Trunk open Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid latch switch
  • Poor ground (G701) 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
W11 YEL Trunk lid opener main switch ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid opener main switch
  • Poor ground (G506) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Trunk lid opener main switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid opener main switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
D23 *1 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.
  • A short to ground in the wire
  • Faulty or improperly adjusted transmission range switch
W9 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V. *2
  • Faulty audio unit, navigation display unit, or audio-navigation unit
  • Poor ground (G504) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

*1: A/T*2: If the factory-installed audio unit is removed from the vehicle, this voltage will be between 10-12 V.

Door Multiplex Control Unit 

6. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

7. Disconnect the power window master switch 37P connector

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

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 RED 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 (P/W) 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 (P/W) wire
Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the LIN (P/W) wire

Reconnect the connector, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
25 BRN Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B22 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
26 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired resultis not obtained
4 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B42 (20 A) fuse in the 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 (G503)
  • 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 lock knob 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 lock knob switch in 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 LT GRN 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
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

Front Passenger's Power Window Switch 

11. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode, open and close the driver's door.

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

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

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 RED 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 (P/W) 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 (P/W) wire
Check for continuity to ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the LIN (P/W) wire

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. B44 (20 A) fuse in the 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 (G503)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
29 WHT 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 (G503) 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

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