Door Key Cylinder Switch Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driver's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the key cylinder switch (B).

Fig 1: Identifying 10P Connector And Key Cylinder Switch
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the UNLOCK position.
- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or LOCK position.
- There should be continuity between terminals No. 9 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the LOCK position.
- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 9 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or UNLOCK position.
- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 9 when the key is in the neutral position.
If the continuity is not as specified, replace the driver's door latch assembly (see FRONT DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT ).