Electrical Compass Unit Input Test

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE4, BZHASECTION Electrical Compass Unit Input Test
  1. Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 6P connector (A) from the electrical compass unit (B).
    Fig 1: Locating 6P Connector And Electrical Compass Unit
    G06612362Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. 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 4.
  4. Reconnect the connector to the electrical compass unit, turn the ignition switch ON (II) and perform the following input tests at the connector.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all input tests prove OK, the electrical compass unit must be faulty; replace it.
    CONNECTOR TEST CONDITION REFERENCE CHART

    Cavity Wire Test Condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained
    2 BLK In all ignition switch positions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Poor ground (G602) or an open in the ground wire
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    1 YEL Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    3 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 4 V.
    • Faulty gauge control module
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    • A short to ground in the wire
    4 LT GRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 4 V.
    • Faulty gauge control module
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    • A short to ground in the wire
    5 RED Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 4 V.
    • Faulty gauge control module
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    • A short to ground in the wire
    6 ORN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be about 4 V.
    • Faulty gauge control module
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    • A short to ground in the wire
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