Sliding Door Handle Switch Test

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Sliding Door Handle Switch Test
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  1. Remove rear side trim panel. See REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect sliding door handle switch 2-pin harness connector. Remove 2 switch mounting screws. See Fig 1. Set switch in position "A". See Fig 2. Check continuity between switch terminals No. 1 and 2. If continuity does not exist, go to next step. If continuity exists, replace door handle switch.
  2. Set switch in position "B". Check continuity between switch terminals No. 1 and 2. If continuity exists, switch is okay. If continuity does not exist, replace sliding door handle switch.
Fig 1: Removing Sliding Door Handle Switch
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