HID Lamp System Troubleshooting

WARNING: A transient high tension (25,000 V) occurs at the bulb sockets or the high intensity discharge (HID) lamps when the combination light switch is turned ON, it may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if you do not observe the cautions.

CAUTION:

Never turn on the combination light switch before fitting the HID bulbs to their bulb sockets and completing the reassembly of the headlight assembly.
Do not service the headlights assembly in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, near a sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet to prevent electrocution.
Do not touch the surface of the HID bulbs with your bare hands and do not stain it with any oils and fats.
Do not disassemble the inverter unit and the igniter unit.
Do not turn on the HID bulb by using a power source other than the battery mounted on your vehicle.

Special Tools Required

HID bulb test light assembly 07AAJ-S3MA100

NOTE: Before troubleshooting the HID Lamp System, perform the multiplex integrated control system troubleshooting using B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).

Check the No. 18 (15 A) and No. 19 (15 A) fuses in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Replace the fuse(s), and recheck.
Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure(See DISCONNECTION .
Remove the bulb socket from the HID bulb (see HID BULB REPLACEMENT ).
Check for corrosion and traces of electrical arcing on the contacts of the socket (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Contacts Of Socket
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is the socket corroded or burnt?

YES - Replace the socket, and recheck.

NO - Go to step 5.
Connect the HID bulb test light assembly (A) to the bulb socket (B).

Fig 2: Identifying HID Bulb Test Light Assembly To Bulb Socket
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (See RECONNECTION
Turn the combination light (headlight) switch ON.
Does the bulb in the test light come on?

YES - Replace the original HID bulb (see HID BULB REPLACEMENT ).

NO - Go to step 8.
Turn the combination light (headlight) switch OFF.
Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (See DISCONNECTION
Remove the HID bulb test light assembly from the bulb socket.
Disconnect the HID unit 2P connector.
Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of the HID unit 2P connector and body ground.

Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between No. 1 Terminal Of HID Unit 2P Connector And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES - Faulty HID unit.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the HID unit and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground (G201/G301).