Power Tailgate Motor Test

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NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or servicing.

Open the tailgate and remove the left quarter pillar trim (see QUARTER PILLAR TRIM ).
Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the power tailgate motor (B).

Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector Terminals And Power Tailgate Motor
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Close the tailgate manually.
Check the motor operation by connecting battery power to terminal No. 1 and ground to terminal No. 2. The motor should run (tailgate open).
NOTE: Be careful not to pinch your hands.
After opening the tailgate, connect battery power to terminal No. 2 and ground terminal No. 1. The motor should run (tailgate closed).
If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the drive unit assembly (see DRIVE UNIT REPLACEMENT ).