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DTC 61-05: Motor Harness Short

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  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 61-05 indicated? 

    YES  - Go to step  6.

    NO  - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  7. Disconnect EPS control unit connectors B (16P), (see EPS CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  9. Measure voltage between body ground and EPS control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 14, No. 15, and No. 16 individually.
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground & EPS Control Unit Connector B (16P) Terminals 14, 15 & 16
    G05958975Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  - Repair short to power in the wire between the EPS control unit and the EPS motor.

    NO  - Go to step  10.

  10. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  11. Check for continuity between body ground and EPS control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 14, No. 15 and No. 16 individually.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground & EPS Control Unit Connector B (16P) Terminals 14, 15 & 16
    G05958976Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Go to step  12.

    NO  - 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  ).

  12. Disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (see EPS MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  13. Check for continuity between body ground and EPS control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 14, No. 15, and No. 16 individually.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground & EPS Control Unit Connector B (16P) Terminals 14, 15 & 16
    G05958977Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the EPS control unit and the EPS motor.

    NO  - Replace the EPS motor (see EPS MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

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