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Power Tailgate Inside Beeper Test/ Replacement

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  1. Open the tailgate and remove the left rear pillar trim (see QUARTER PILLAR TRIM ).
  2. Disconnect the 8P connector (A) form the power tailgate drive unit (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 8P Connector And Power Tailgate Drive Unit
    G05488403Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Test the beeper by connecting battery power to the No. 2 terminal and ground to the No. 7 terminal. The beeper should sound.
  4. If the beeper does not sound, disconnect the 2P connector (A) and check for an open in the wire between the 2P connector and the 8P connector. If the wire harness is OK, replace the beeper (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying 2P Connector And Beeper
    G05488404Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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