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Exterior Lights (MICU and Relay Control Module) Input Test (2016)

NOTE: 

Relay Control Module 

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

2. Disconnect relay control module connectors A, B, C, and D

NOTE:  All connector views are shown from the wire side of the female terminals.

GHH320671Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

3. Inspect the connectors and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

4. With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
B13 ORN Under all conditions Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
The left front parking light should come on.
  • Faulty small light relay
  • Blown bulb
  • Poor ground (G201) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
The right front parking light should come on.
  • Faulty small light relay
  • Blown bulb
  • Poor ground (G202) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
The taillights should come on.
  • Faulty small light relay
  • Faulty taillight
  • Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Poor ground (G605 and/or G606) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
The inner taillights and license plate lights should come on.
  • Faulty small light relay
  • Faulty inner taillight
  • Faulty license light
  • Poor ground (G603) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
A10 PUR Under all conditions Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire: The fog lights should come on.
  • Blown No. C18 (20 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty fog lights
  • Faulty fog light relay
  • Poor ground (G201/G202) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
C6C8 PNKBRN Under all conditions Connect terminals C6 and C8 with a jumper wire:
The left headlight (high beam) should come on.
  • Blown No. C24 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty left LED control unit assembly (high beam)
  • Poor ground (G201) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
D6C1 ORNLT BLU Under all conditions Connect terminals D6 and C1 with a jumper wire:
The right headlight (high beam) should come on.
  • Blown No. C20 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Faulty right LED control unit assembly (high beam)
  • Poor ground (G202) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire

5. Reconnect the connectors to the relay control module, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
B10 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C16 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
B1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G204)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
D12

MICU 

6. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

7. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connectors C, F, G, H, P, and Q - Refer to: Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation,

NOTE:  All connector views are shown from the wire side of the female terminals.

GHH320672Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

8. Inspect the connectors and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

9. With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
F13 YEL Relay control module connector B (16P) disconnected Check for continuity between terminal F18 and the relay control module connector B (16P) terminal No. 14:There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the wire
Q4 PNK Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) disconnected Check for continuity between terminal Q4 and the keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) terminal No. 2:There should be continuity. An open or high resistance in the wire

10. Reconnect the connectors to the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
G16 GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Blown No. C16 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
C2 GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
An open or high resistance in the wire
G6 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G506)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
H1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G502)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
P2 BRN In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G501)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
P17P13 PNKBLK Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals P17 and P13:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch in any position other than OFF Measure the voltage between terminals P17 and P13:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
P19P13 GRYBLK Combination light switch (PARKING position) ON Measure the voltage between terminals P19 and P13:There should be less than 0.2 V..
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals P19 and P13:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
P15P13 BRNBLK Combination light switch (headlight) ON Measure the voltage between terminals P15 and P13:There should be less than 0.2 V..
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals P15 and P13:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
P20P13 PNKBLK Combination light switch lever pulled (Passing) Measure the voltage between terminals P20 and P13:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch lever released (OFF) Measure the voltage between terminals P20 and P13:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
P18 *1P13 PURBLK Combination light switch (FRONT FOG position) ON Measure the voltage between terminals P18 and P13:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals P18 and P13: There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired results not obtained
P21P13 LT BLUBLK Combination light switch (Dimmer) in high beam position Measure the voltage between terminals P21 and P13:There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch (Dimmer) in low beam position Measure the voltage between terminals P21 and P13:There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire