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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALGAUGESELECTRICAL COMPASSELECTRICAL COMPASS UNIT INPUT TEST
2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1

Electrical Compass Unit Input Test

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1SECTION Electrical Compass Unit Input Test
  1. Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the electrical compass (B).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 7P Connector From Electrical Compass
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  2. Inspect 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 3.
  3. Reconnect the connector and, make these input tests at the connector.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, the electrical compass unit must be faulty; replace it.
      TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART (ELECTRICAL COMPASS UNIT INPUT)

      Cavity Wire Test Condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
      2 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V.
      • Poor ground (G901)
      • An open in the wire
      1 YEL/GRN Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the 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
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