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NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), precautions and procedures before doing repairs or servicing (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ).

13. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
14. Remove the column covers (see STEERING COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
15. Disconnect the connector (A) from the electric steering lock (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Electric Steering Lock And Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
16. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
- If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 17.

17. Reconnect the connector to the electric steering lock, and do these input tests at the following connector.

If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.

If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 18.

CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST REFERENCE

Cavity	Wire	Test condition	Test: Desired result	Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
4	RED	Under all conditions	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.	Blown No. 12 (10 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box An open or high resistance in the wire
7	YEL	Power mode ON	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.	Blown No. 9 (20 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box An open or high resistance in the wire
12	BLK	In all power modes	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.	Poor ground (G405) or an open in the ground wire An open or high resistance in the wire
11	WHT	Electric steering lock (LOCK)	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 5 V.	Faulty electric steering lock control unit A short to ground in the wire
11	WHT	Electric steering lock (UNLOCK)	Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.	Faulty electric steering lock control unit An open or high resistance in the wire

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Electric Steering Lock

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic