Left Power Sliding Door

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Left Power Sliding Door
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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Remove the left rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
  3. Disconnect the 22P, 12P, and 5P connectors (A) from the left power sliding door control unit (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors From Left Power Sliding Door Control Unit
    G03707068Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Inspect all the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
  5. Reconnect all connectors to the left power sliding door control unit, and make the input tests shown in CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST DETAILS (LEFT POWER SLIDING MOTOR) , at the appropriate connector.
    • If the test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If the input test proves OK, replace the left power sliding door control unit.
    CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST DETAILS (LEFT POWER SLIDING MOTOR)

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
    A11 WHT/RED Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 7 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
    B8 GRN Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 13 (20 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
    C2 WHT/BLK Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 2 (40 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-hood fuse box
    • An open in the wire
    A14 YEL Ignition switch ON (II) Check for voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 21 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open in the wire
    A21 BLK Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V.
    • Poor ground (G603)
    • An open in the wire
    C4
    C1 BRN Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground:
    There should be less than 1 V.
    • Poor ground (G603)
    • An open in the wire
    B1 BLU/BLK Perform the RELEASE ACTION forced operation with the HDS (1) Check the actuator operation: The release actuator should operate (check by operation sound).
    • Faulty release actuator
    • Poor ground (G602)
    • An open in the wire
    B2 BLU/WHT Perform the CLOSER MOTOR forced operation with the HDS (1) Check the closer motor operation: The closer motor should operate (check by operation sound).
    • Faulty closer motor
    • Faulty left CESS articulated harness
    • An open in the wire
    B7 GRY
    A5 ORN Open the left sliding door window more than 3.9 in. (100 mm) Check for continuity between the A5 terminal and A19 terminal: There should be no continuity.
    • Faulty left sliding door window switch
    • Faulty left CESS articulated harness
    • A short to ground in the wire
    Close the left sliding door window fully Check for continuity between the A5 terminal and A19 terminal: There should be continuity.
    • Faulty left sliding door window switch
    • Faulty left CESS articulated harness
    • An open in the wire
    B6 YEL/BLU Power sliding door main switch ON Check for voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V.
    • Faulty power sliding door switch
    • Poor ground (G504)
    • An open in the wire
    Power sliding door main switch OFF Check for voltage to ground: There should be 5 V or more.
    • Faulty power sliding door switch
    • A short to ground in the wire
    A9 BLU/BLK Shift lever in P position Check for voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V.
    • Faulty transmission range switch
    • Poor ground (G101, G102)
    • An open in the wire
    Shift lever any other position than P Check for voltage to ground: There should be 5 V or more.
    • Faulty transmission rage switch
    • A short to ground in the wire
    (1) Connect the HDS, select the POWER SLIDING DOOR from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, then enter the DATA LIST.
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