Honda Civic. Manual — part 941

Fig. 30: Removing Power Window Master Switch (2-Door)

2. Check for continuity between the power window master switch 16P connector

terminals.

There should be continuity between the No. 5 and No. 7 terminals when
the door lock switch is in the LOCK position. (With security)

There should be no continuity between the No. 5 and No. 7 terminals
when the door lock switch is in the UNLOCK position. (With security)

There should be continuity between the No. 6 and No. 7 terminals when
the door lock switch is in the UNLOCK position.

There should be no continuity between the No. 6 and No. 7 terminals
when the door lock switch is in the LOCK position.

3. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the power window master switch.

FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR

1. 4-door: Remove the front passenger's window switch (see PASSENGER'S

POWER WINDOW SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT ).

2-door: Remove the passenger's power window switch (see DOOR PANEL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

NOTE:

Shown is 4-door front passenger's door.

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Fig. 31: Identifying Front Passenger's Door (4-Door)

2. Check for continuity between the front passenger's power window switch 8P

connector terminals.

There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when
the door lock switch is in the LOCK position.

There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals
when the door lock switch is in the UNLOCK position.

There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 6 terminals when
the door lock switch is in the UNLOCK position.

There should be no continuity between the No. 2 and No. 6 terminals
when the door lock switch is in the LOCK position.

3. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the front passenger's window

switch.

DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH TEST

1. Remove the driver's door panel.

2-door (see DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

4-door (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the key cylinder switch (B).

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Fig. 32: Disconnecting 10P Connector From Key Cylinder Switch

3. Check for continuity between the terminals.

There should be continuity between the No. 9 and No. 5 terminals when
the door key cylinder switch is in LOCK position. (With security)

There should be no continuity between the No. 9 and No. 5 terminals
when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or UNLOCK position.
(With security)

There should be continuity between the No. 8 and No. 5 terminals when
the door key cylinder switch is in UNLOCK position.

There should be no continuity between the No. 8 and No. 5 terminals
when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or LOCK position.

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door key cylinder assembly (see

FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT ).

TRUNK RELEASE ACTUATOR TEST

1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the trunk lid latch switch/trunk release

actuator.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 33: Disconnecting 3P Connector From Trunk Lid Latch
Switch/Trunk Release Actuator

3. Check actuator operation by connecting power to the No. 1 terminal and

ground to the No. 2 terminal momentarily. The actuator should work.

4. If the actuator does not work, replace the trunk lid latch switch/release actuator

assembly (see TRUNK LID LATCH REPLACEMENT ).

TRUNK KEY CYLINDER SWITCH TEST

1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the trunk key cylinder switch (B).

Fig. 34: Disconnecting 3P Connector From Trunk Key Cylinder Switch

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)