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Fig. 21: Identifying Driver's Door Knob Switch 10P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Check for continuity between the terminals. 

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There should be continuity between the No. 6 and No. 5 terminals when the door lock knob 
switch is in the LOCK position and no continuity when the switch is in the UNLOCK position.  

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There should be continuity between the No. 7 and No. 5 terminals when the door lock knob 
switch is in the UNLOCK position and no continuity when the switch is in the LOCK position.  

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator.  

PASSENGER'S DOORS 

1. Remove the passenger's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the actuator (B). 

NOTE:

The illustration shows the front passenger's door.

 

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Fig. 22: Identifying Passenger's Door Knob Switch 10P Connector 
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3. Check for continuity between the terminals. There should be continuity between the No. 8 [No. 7] and 

No. 10 [No. 5] terminals when the door lock knob switch in the UNLOCK position and no continuity 
when the switch is in the LOCK position. 

[ ] : Left rear door 

4. If the continuity is not specified, replace the door lock actuator.  

DOOR LOCK SWITCH TEST 

1. Remove the door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the 4P connector (A), remove the two screws, then remove the door lock switch (B). 

 

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Fig. 23: Identifying Door Lock Switch And 4P Connector 
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3. Check for continuity between the terminals. 

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There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals when the door lock switch is 
in the LOCK position.  

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There should be no continuity between the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals when the door lock switch 
is in the neutral position or UNLOCK position.  

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There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals when the door lock switch is 
in the UNLOCK position.  

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There should be no continuity between the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals when the door lock switch 
is in the neutral position or LOCK position.  

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There should be continuity between the No. 1 (+) and No. 2 (-) terminals (bulb check).  

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the bulb or switch.  

DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH TEST 

1. Remove the driver's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the key cylinder switch (B). 

 

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Fig. 24: Identifying Key Cylinder Switch And 10P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Check for continuity between the terminals. 

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There should be continuity between the No. 9 and No. 5 terminals when the door key cylinder 
switch is in LOCK position.  

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There should be no continuity between the No. 9 and No. 5 terminals when the door key 
cylinder switch is in the neutral or UNLOCK position.  

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There should be continuity between the No. 8 and No. 5 terminals when the door key cylinder 
switch is in UNLOCK position.  

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There should be no continuity between the No. 8 and No. 5 terminals when the door key 
cylinder switch is in the neutral or LOCK position.  

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door key cylinder assembly (see FRONT DOOR 

OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT ).  

HOOD SWITCH TEST 

1. Open the hood.  

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the hood switch (B). 

 

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