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Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Test/Replacement

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  1. Open the tailgate, and remove the tailgate trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION-TAILGATE AREA ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the tailgate outer handle switch.
    Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector Terminal Layout
    G06612185Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
    Fig 2: Identifying Outer Handle And Tailgate Outer Handle Switch
    G06612186Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.