Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Test/Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda CR-V, 2010 Honda CR-V, 2009 Honda CR-V, 2008 Honda CR-V, and 2007 Honda CR-V. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the tailgate, and remove the tailgate trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION-TAILGATE AREA ).
- Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the tailgate outer handle switch.
- Check for continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2.
- There should be continuity with the outer handle lever pulled.
- There should be no continuity with the outer handle lever released.
- If the continuity is not as specified, remove the latch assembly (see TAILGATE LATCH REPLACEMENT ) and then remove the outer handle (A), then replace the tailgate outer handle switch (B).