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Keyless Access System (Keyless Access Control Unit, Electric Steering Lock, and TPMS Control Unit) (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022)

Keyless Access/TPMS Control Unit 

NOTE: 

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

2. Disconnect the keyless access/TPMS control unit connectors

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

GHH474466Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

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:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
C4 LT BLU Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal C4 and data link connector (DLC) terminal No. 7:There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the K-LINE wire
Check for continuity between terminal C4 and body ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the K-LINE wire
C6 YEL Under all conditions Check for continuity between terminal C6 and data link connector (DLC) terminal No. 15:There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the L-LINE wire
Check for continuity between terminal C6 and body ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the L-LINE wire
B10 BLU Press the engine start/stop switch button Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B31 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty engine start/stop switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B11 GRN Press the engine start/stop switch button Check for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
  • Faulty engine start/stop switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
C5 GRY Jump the SCS line with the HDS, disconnect PCM connector A (51P) Check for continuity between terminal C5 and PCM connector A (51P) terminal No. 6:There should be continuity.
  • An open in the S-NET wire
  • PCM
Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (20P) Check for continuity between terminal C5 and under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (20P) terminal No. 4:There should be continuity.
  • An open in the S-NET wire
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
Check for continuity between terminal C5 and body ground:There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the S-NET wire

Reconnect the connectors, and do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
A1 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B31 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

*: Mexico models

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B18 GRN 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
  • Faulty under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
A17 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
B36 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
B30 RED Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-7 (30 A) fuse in the main under-hood/relay fuse box
  • Faulty under-dash subrelay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B34 YEL Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B4 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash subrelay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B15 PUR Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-9 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty accessory relay
  • Faulty under-dash subrelay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B29 YEL Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-9 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash subrelay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B27 BRN Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A2-7 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash subrelay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
C14 WHT Driver's door outer handle lock button pushed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty driver's door outer handle
  • Poor ground (G501) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Driver's door outer handle lock button released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty driver's door outer handle
  • A short to ground in the wire

*: Mexico models

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
C13 RED Front passenger's door outer handle lock button pushed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door outer handle
  • Poor ground (G506) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Front passenger's door outer handle lock button released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty front passenger's door outer handle
  • A short to ground in the wire
B1 LT GRN Parking brake pulled (apply) Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty parking brake switch
  • Faulty parking brake switch ground
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Parking brake released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty parking brake switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
C16 PUR Trunk lid outer handle button pushed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid outer handle switch
  • Poor ground (G701) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Trunk lid outer handle button released Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty trunk lid outer handle switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
C10 PNK Shift lever in P position/mode Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty transmission range switch
  • Poor ground (G101) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Shift lever in any position/mode other than P Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty transmission range switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
C9 LT BLU Shift lever in P position/mode Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty park pin switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Shift lever in any position/mode other than P Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty park pin switch
  • Poor ground (G602) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B19 LT GRN Brake pedal pressed Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. A18 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty brake pedal position switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short to ground in the wire
B3 * BRN Disconnect the electric steering lock 12P connector Check for continuity between terminal B3 and electric steering lock 12P connector terminal No. 8:There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the wire

*: Mexico models

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
B13 GRN Disconnect the keyless buzzer 3P connector Check for continuity between terminal B13 and keyless buzzer 3P connector terminal No. 2:There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the wire

*: Mexico models

Electric Steering Lock 

NOTE: 

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

7. Disconnect the electric steering lock 12P connector

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GHH474467Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

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

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
3 YEL Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B31 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
12 YEL Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. B4 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Faulty under-dash subrelay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
7 GRY 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 result is not obtained
8 BRN Electric steering lock (UNLOCK) Measure the voltage to ground:There should be less than 0.2 V. An open or high resistance in the wire
Electric steering lock (LOCK) Measure the voltage to ground:There should be about 5 V. A short to ground in the wire
5 TAN Power mode ON Measure the voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage.
  • Faulty keyless access/TPMS control unit
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
  • A short to ground in the wire

10. If multiple failures are found on more than one control unit, replace the keyless access/TPMS control unit . If input failures are related to a particular control unit, replace the control unit.