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2002 Honda Civic Si

Power Tailgate Motor Test

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Power Tailgate Motor Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the tailgate and remove the left rear pillar (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the power tailgate motor (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 2P Connector From Power Tailgate Motor
    G03707157Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Close the tailgate manually.
  4. Check the motor operation by connecting battery power to the No. 2 terminal and ground to the No. 1 terminal. The motor should run (tailgate open).
    NOTE: Be careful not to pinch your hands.
  5. After opening the tailgate, connect battery power to the No. 1 terminal and ground the No. 2 terminal. The motor should run (tailgate closed).
  6. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the drive unit assembly (see DRIVE UNIT REPLACEMENT  ).
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