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2009-11 Models

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NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX and PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES before doing repairs or service.
  1. Remove the steering column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness 20P Connector
    G05959983Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Using a jumper wire, connect the dashboard wire harness 20P connector terminal No. 1 to body ground. The horn should sound.
    • If the horn sounds, go to step  4.
    • If the horn does not sound, check these items:
      • Battery terminal fuse box No. 3 (20A) fuse.
      • No. 24 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
      • Horn (see HORN TEST/REPLACEMENT 2009-11 Models ) ).
      • Horn relay (with security) (see POWER RELAY TEST ).
      • MICU (without security).
      • An open in the wire.
      Fig 2: Checking Dashboard Wire Harness 20P Connector Terminal 1 To Body Ground
      G05959984Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Reconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P connector (A) to the cable reel (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness 20P Connector To Cable Reel
    G05959985Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ), and disconnect the horn switch 1P positive terminal (C) from the driver's airbag.
  6. Check for continuity between the dashboard wire harness 20P connector terminal No. 1 and the steering wheel switch 20P connector terminal No. 11.
    • If there is continuity, go to step  7.
    • If there is no continuity, replace the cable reel (see CABLE REEL REPLACEMENT ).
    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Dashboard Wire Harness 20P Connector & Steering Wheel Switch 20P Connector
    G05959986Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Check for continuity between the steering wheel switch 20P connector terminal No. 11 and the horn switch 1P positive terminal.
    • If there is continuity, check the installation of the driver's airbag assembly and the steering wheel. If OK, replace the driver's airbag assembly.
    • If there is no continuity, repair an open in the wire.
      Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Steering Wheel Switch 20P Connector Terminal 11 & Horn Switch 1P Positive Terminal
      G05959987Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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