Control Unit Input Tests

1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Control Unit Input Tests

Before performing control unit input tests, ensure multiplex control units are operating properly. See MULTIPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ  . Check connectors for open, loose or disconnected terminals. If terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair as necessary and recheck system. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ  . If control unit input tests are okay, replace tested control unit and recheck system. See Fig 1 -Fig 6 . See appropriate MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION table.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Multiplex Control Unit Connector Terminals
G96G06118Courtesy of AMERICA HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

Terminal No. (Wire Color) (1) Circuit Identification
1 (WHT/YEL) Battery Voltage Input
2 (GRN/WHT) Power Window Relay Input
3 (RED/BLK) Master Switch Light - Power
4 (BLU) Window Motor Pulse Input
5 (GRN/BLU) Door Switch Input
6 (GRN/WHT) Key Cylinder Switch UNLOCK
7 (BLU/WHT) Knob Switch LOCK
8 (GRN/RED) Lock Switch UNLOCK
10 (RED/BLU) Window Motor Control
11 (RED/YEL) Window Motor Control
12 (BLK) Ground
13 (RED) Master Switch Light GROUND
14 (BLU/BLK) Trunk Opener Switch Input
15 (BRN/YEL) Door "D" Line
16 (GRN/RED) Key Cylinder Switch LOCK
17 (GRN/BLK) Knob Switch UNLOCK
18 (GRN/WHT) Lock Switch LOCK
19 (BLK) Ground
20 (GRY/BLK) Main Switch Output
(1) Blue 20-Pin Connector. Terminals not listed are not used.
Fig 2: Power Door Lock Door Multiplex Control Unit Input Tests
G96E07579Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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