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LED headlight does not go off

  1. Combination light switch OFF position check

    - 1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).

    - 2. Turn the combination light switch OFF.

    - 3. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    Headlight Switch (HEADLIGHT) OFF      

    Is data list values correct?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Go to step 2.

  2. Combination light switch check

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Do the combination light switch test.

    Is the switch OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the combination light switch - Refer to: Combination Light Switch Removal, Installation, and Test (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020), or Combination Light Switch Removal, Installation, and Test (2014 2015) .

  3. Shorted wire check (H/L ON SW line)

    - 1. Disconnect the following connector(s).

    Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (24P) - Refer to: Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation .
    Automatic lighting/rain sensor 5P connector* - Refer to: Automatic Lighting/Rain Sensor Removal and Installation (2017 2018 2019 2020), or Automatic Lighting/Rain Sensor Removal and Installation (With Automatic Wiper) (2014 2015 2016)

    *: With automatic wiper

    - 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Combination light switch 12P connector: disconnected
    Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (24P): disconnected
    Test circuit H/L ON SW
    Test point 1 Combination light switch 12P connector No. 7 (BRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH320840Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO 

    The H/L ON SW wire is OK. Faulty MICU; replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box - Refer to: Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation .

  4. Headlight relay check

    - 1. Do the headlight relay test.

    Is the headlight relay OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Replace the headlight relay.

  5. small light relay check

    - 1. Do the small light relay test.

    Is the small light relay OK?

    YES 

    Repair a short to power in the wire.

    NO 

    Replace the small light relay.