Honda Element. Manual — part 810

Fig. 4: Rear Window - Circuit Diagram
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WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER

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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION ).

3. Disconnect the 14P connector (A) from the wiper/washer switch (B).

Fig. 5: Identifying 14P Connector And Wiper/Washer Switch Connector
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4. Remove the two screws, then pull out the wiper/washer switch.

5. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.

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If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.

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If the terminals look OK, check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position
according to the tables. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

Windshield

Fig. 6: Terminals Continuity Chart - Windshield
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Rear Window

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Fig. 7: Terminals Continuity Chart - Rear Window
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CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST

1. Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex control system (see TROUBLESHOOTING ).

2. Remove the dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

3. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors B, F, G, J, X and Y.

Fig. 8: Identifying Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connectors
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4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.

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If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.

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If the terminals are OK, go to step 5.

5. Reconnect the connectors, and make these input tests at the connector.

NOTE:

All connectors are shown from wire side of female terminals.

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If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.

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If all the input tests prove OK, the multiplex control unit must be faulty; replace the under-dash
fuse/relay box assembly.

TEST CONDITION

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired

result is not obtained

J4

BLK

Under all conditions

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be less than 0.5 V.

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Poor ground(G401)

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An open in the wire

Y6

BLK

Under all conditions

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be less than 0.5 V.

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Poor ground(G502)

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An open in the wire

B1

WHT/GRN

Ignition switch ON (II)
and washer switch ON

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be battery voltage.

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Blown No. 20 (20 A)
fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box

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Faulty wiper/washer
switch

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An open in the wire

X7

BLU/BLK

Ignition switch ON (II)
and wiper switch in INT

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be battery voltage.

B6

BLU/RED

Ignition switch ON (II),
wiper switch in OFF or
INT, and when the motor
is not in operation.

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be battery voltage.

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Blown No. 20 (20 A)
fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box

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Faulty wiper/washer
switch

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Faulty windshield
wiper motor

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An open in the wire

G7

BLU/WHT

Ignition switch ON (II)
and wipers in park
position

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be battery voltage.

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Blown No. 20 (20 A)
fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box

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Faulty windshield
wiper motor

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An open in the wire

B1

F6

WHT/GRN

Jump B1 to F6 terminals,
then ignition switch ON
(II) and washer switch
ON

Check windshield
washer motor
operation: The washer
motor should run.

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Poor ground(G201)

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Blown No. 20 (20 A)
fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box



Faulty wiper/washer
switch

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Faulty windshield
washer motor

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Faulty under-dash

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