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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006ELEMENT EX, 2.4 YH1, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSKEYLESS/POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEMKEYLESS RECEIVER UNIT INPUT TEST
2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard

Keyless Receiver Unit Input Test

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, StandardSECTION Keyless Receiver Unit Input Test
  1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 1: Removing Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover
    G03679847Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the Keyless receiver unit (B).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting 5P Connector From Keyless Receiver Unit
    G03679848Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. 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 4.
  4. Reconnect the connector, and make these input tests at the 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 5.
    TEST CONDITION

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
    1 BLK Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V.
    • Poor ground (G502)
    • An open in the wire
    3 YEL Ignition switch ON (II) Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
    Ignition switch OFF Check for voltage to ground: There should be no voltage. Short to power on No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse circuit
    5 WHT/RED Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 9 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
    • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
  5. Disconnect the connector, and make this input test at the connector.
    • If the test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If the input test proves OK, replace the keyless receiver unit.
    TEST CONDITION

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
    2 BLU/ORN Ignition switch OFF, under-dash fuse/relay box connector K (17P) disconnected Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal and the No. 2 terminal of the under-dash fuse/relay box connector K (17P): There should be continuity. An open in the wire
    Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal and body ground: There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the wire
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