Release Actuator Test

2008 Honda Odyssey EXSECTION Release Actuator Test
  1. Remove the sliding door panel (see SLIDING DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the release actuator (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector And Release Actuator
    G05527082Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Test the release actuator by connecting power to the release actuator 2P connector No. 1 terminal and ground the No. 2 terminal. The actuator should operate.
  4. If the actuator does not operate, replace the actuator.
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