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2021 Honda Insight EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Relay Control Module Connector for Inputs and Outputs
| Connector Index |
|---|
| Relay Control Module Connector A (6P) |
| Relay Control Module Connector B (10P) |
| Relay Control Module Connector C (18P) |
Relay Control Module Connector A (6P) (female terminals)Β
| Terminal number | Terminal name | Description | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +B BACK UP | Power source for relay control module | About battery voltage at all times |
| 2 | B-CAN_H | Communication line | --- |
| 3 | B-CAN_L | Communication line | --- |
| 4 | IG1 METER | IG1 power source | With the vehicle in the ON or START mode: about battery voltage |
| 5 | HOOD SW | Detects HOOD SW signal | With hood latch switch ON: less than 0.2 V With hood latch switch OFF and wakeup mode: about battery voltage With hood latch switch OFF and sleep mode: pulse |
| 6 | GND | Ground for relay control module | Less than 0.2 V at all times |
Relay Control Module Connector B (10P) (female terminals)Β
| Terminal number | Terminal name | Description | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ILLUMI+ | Outputs ILLUMI+ signal | With combination light switch SMALL or ON: about battery voltage With combination light switch OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 2 | INTR LT CUT RLY OUT | Outputs INTR LT CUT RLY OUT signal | With interior lights are ON: about battery voltage With interior lights are OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 3 | DRL MODE R | Outputs DRL MODE R signal | With right daytime running lights are ON: about battery voltage With right daytime running lights are OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 4 | +B R/MOD 2 | Power source for relay control module | About battery voltage at all times |
| 5 | L H/L HI | Outputs L H/L HI signal | With left headlight (high) ON: about battery voltage With left headlight (high) OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 6 | Not used | --- | --- |
| 7 | RR DEF RLY CL- | Outputs RR DEF RLY CL- signal | With the vehicle in the ON mode and rear window defogger ON: less than 0.2 V With the vehicle in the ON mode and rear window defogger OFF: about battery voltage |
| 8 | L H/L LO | Outputs L H/L LO signal | With left headlight (low) ON: about battery voltage With left headlight (low) OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 9 | H/L LO SIG | Communication line | --- |
| 10 | SMALL R | Outputs SMALL R signal | With right position lights are ON: about battery voltage With right position lights are OFF: less than 0.2 V |
Relay Control Module Connector C (18P) (female terminals)Β
| Terminal number | Terminal name | Description | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMALL L | Outputs SMALL L signal | With left position lights are ON: about battery voltage With left position lights are OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 2 | Not used | --- | --- |
| 3 | R H/L HI | Outputs R H/L HI signal | With right headlight (high) ON: about battery voltage With right headlight (high) OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 4 | FR FOG LT RLY CL- | Outputs FR FOG LT RLY CL- signal | With front fog light switch ON: less than 0.2 V With front fog light switch OFF: about battery voltage |
| 5 | +B BACK UP | Power source for relay control module | About battery voltage at all times |
| 6 | HORN SW | Detects HORN SW signal | With horn switch ON: less than 0.2 V With horn switch OFF: about battery voltage |
| 7 | INTR LT CUT RLY OUT | Outputs INTR LT CUT RLY OUT signal | With interior lights are ON: about battery voltage With interior lights are OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 8 | DRL MODE L | Outputs DRL MODE L signal | With left daytime running lights are ON: about battery voltage With left daytime running lights are OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 9 | FR WASHER MTR | Drives windshield washer motor | With windshield washer switch ON: about battery voltage With windshield washer switch OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 10 | H/L ON SW | Detects H/L ON SW signal | With combination light switch ON: less than 0.2 V With combination light switch OFF and wake-up mode: about battery voltage With combination light switch OFF and sleep mode: pulse |
| Terminal number | Terminal name | Description | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | R H/L LO | Outputs R H/L LO signal | With right headlight (low) ON: about battery voltage With right headlight (low) OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 12 | Not used | --- | --- |
| 13 | Not used | --- | --- |
| 14 | SCTY HORN RLY CL- | Outputs SCTY HORN RLY CL- signal | With security horn and horn sound: less than 0.2 V With security horn and horn no sound: about battery voltage |
| 15 | GND | Ground for relay control module | Less than 0.2 V at all times |
| 16 | GND | Ground for relay control module | Less than 0.2 V at all times |
| 17 | RR WASHER MTR | Drives rear window washer motor | With rear window washer switch ON: about battery voltage With rear window washer switch OFF: less than 0.2 V |
| 18 | +B WASHER | Power source for relay control module | About battery voltage at all times |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
