Hatch latch switch circuit troubleshooting

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
With the hatch closed, select SECURITY with the HDS, and enter the DATA LIST.
Check the ON/OFF information of the TRUNK LID/TAIL GATE SWITCH in the DATA LIST.
Is information indicated ON?

YES -Go to step 4.

NO -Go to step 8.
Disconnect the hatch latch switch 2P connector.
Check the ON/OFF information of the TRUNK LID/TAILGATE SWITCH in the DATA LIST.
Is information indicated OFF?

YES -Faulty hatch latch switch; replace the hatch latch (see HATCH LATCH REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Go to step 6.
Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connector C (49P).
Check for continuity between under-dash fuse/relay box connector C (49P) terminal No. 22 and body ground.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector C (49P) Terminal No. 22 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Repair a short to ground in the wire.

NO -Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.
- USA model (see REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
- Canada model (see CANADA MODEL )
Disconnect the hatch latch switch 2P connector.
Connect hatch latch switch 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground with a jumper wire.

Fig 2: Connecting Hatch Latch Switch 2P Connector Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground With Jumper Wire
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Check the ON/OFF information of the TRUNK LID/TAIL GATE SWITCH in the DATA LIST.
Is information indicated ON?

YES -Go to step 11.

NO -Go to step 12.
Check for continuity between hatch latch switch 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Hatch Latch Switch 2P Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Faulty hatch latch switch; replace the hatch latch (see HATCH LATCH REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire or poor ground (G801).
Connect under-dash fuse/relay box connector C (49P) terminal No. 22 and body ground with a jumper wire.

Fig 4: Connecting Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector C (49P) Terminal No. 22 And Body Ground With Jumper Wire
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check the ON/OFF information of the TRUNK LID/TAIL GATE SWITCH in the DATA LIST.
Is information indicated ON?

YES -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

NO -Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.
- USA model (see REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
- Canada model (see CANADA MODEL )