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EPS indicator does not go off, and no DTCs are stored

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Check the No. 6 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

    Is the fuse blown? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Reinstall the checked fuse, then go to step  11.

  3. Disconnect EPS control unit connector D (28P).
  4. Check for continuity between EPS control unit connector D (28P) terminal No. 16 and body ground.

    EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR D (28P) 

    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between EPS Control Unit Connector D (28P) Terminal No. 16 And Body Ground
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    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the EPS control unit and the No. 6 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

    NO  -Install a new No. 6 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, then go to step 5.

  5. Reconnect EPS control unit connector D (28P).
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and watch the EPS indicator.

    Does the EPS indicator come on, then go off? 

    YES  -The system is OK at this time.

    NO  -Go to step 7.

  7. Disconnect EPS control unit connector D (28P).
  8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  9. Measure the voltage between EPS control unit connector D (28P) terminal No. 16 and body ground.

    EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR D (28P) 

    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between EPS Control Unit Connector D (28P) Terminal No. 16 And Body Ground
    G07769077Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 10.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the EPS control unit and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

  10. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  11. Disconnect EPS control unit connector A (2P).
  12. Check for continuity between EPS control unit connector A (2P) terminal No. 1 and body ground.

    EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR A (2P) 

    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between EPS Control Unit Connector A (2P) Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
    G07769078Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 13.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the EPS control unit and body ground (G203).

  13. Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector and EPS control unit connector D (28P).
  14. Check for continuity between EPS control unit connector D (28P) terminal No. 1 and gauge control module 32P connector terminal No. 22.
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between EPS Control Unit Connector D (28P) Terminal No. 1 And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminal No. 22
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    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 15.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the EPS control unit and the gauge control module.

  15. Check for continuity between EPS control unit connector D (28P) terminal No. 15 and gauge control module 32P connector terminal No. 21.
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between EPS Control Unit Connector D (28P) Terminal No. 15 And Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminal No. 21
    G07769080Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Check for loose terminals in the EPS control unit connectors, and repair if necessary. If no poor connections are found, replace the EPS control unit (see EPS CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the EPS control unit and the gauge control module.

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