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Integrated dynamics system switch does not work (integrated dynamics system mode cannot be selected)

NOTE:
  • Make sure the active damper system indicator and the ECPS indicator do not come on.
  • Check for gauge DTCs with the HDS (see WIRE COLOR CODES ). If gauge DTCs are stored, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
  1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  2. Operate the integrated dynamics system switch.

    Does the integrated dynamics system switch change "COMFORT" or "SPORT" on the multi-information display? 

    YES  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING  .

    NO  -Go to step 3.

  3. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  4. Check the No. 12 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

    Is the fuse blown? 

    YES  -Replace the fuse. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, then select the OFF mode. If the fuse blows again, repair the short to ground on the No. 12 (7.5 A) fuse circuit.

    NO  -Reinstall the checked fuse, then go to step 5.

  5. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  6. Turn the integrated dynamics system switch to COMFORT.
  7. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073486Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 8.

    NO  -Go to step  22.

  8. Turn the integrated dynamics system switch to SPORT.
  9. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073487Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 10.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the gauge control module and the integrated dynamics system switch.

  10. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  11. Disconnect integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector (see INTEGRATED DYNAMICS SYSTEM SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).
  12. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  13. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073488Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 14.

    NO  -Replace the integrated dynamics system switch (see INTEGRATED DYNAMICS SYSTEM SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).

  14. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  15. Disconnect the ECPS control unit 12P connector (see ECPS CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  16. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  17. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073489Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 18.

    NO  -Replace the ECPS control unit (see ECPS CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

  18. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  19. Disconnect gauge control module connector B (20P) (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
  20. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  21. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 5: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073490Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Repair a short to power in the wire between the gauge control module and the integrated dynamics system switch.

    NO  -Replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).

  22. Measure the voltage between integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 12.
    Fig 6: Measuring Voltage Between Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 12
    G08073491Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 23.

    NO  -Go to step  34.

  23. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  24. Disconnect gauge control module connector B (20P) (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).
  25. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  26. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 7: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073492Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), and go to step  35.

    NO  -Go to step 27.

  27. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  28. Disconnect the ECPS control unit 12P connector (see ECPS CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  29. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  30. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 8: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073493Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Replace the ECPS control unit (see ECPS CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and go to step  35.

    NO  -Go to step 31.

  31. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  32. Disconnect integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector (see INTEGRATED DYNAMICS SYSTEM SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).
  33. Check for continuity between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 9: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073494Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the gauge control module and the integrated dynamics system switch, and go to step  36.

    NO  -Replace the integrated dynamics system switch (see INTEGRATED DYNAMICS SYSTEM SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).

  34. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 12.
    Fig 10: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 12
    G08073495Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the integrated dynamics system switch and body ground (G403).

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the integrated dynamics system switch.

  35. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
  36. Reconnect all connectors.
  37. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  38. Turn the integrated dynamics system switch to COMFORT.
  39. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 11: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073496Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 40.

    NO  -Replace the integrated dynamics system switch (see INTEGRATED DYNAMICS SYSTEM SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).

  40. Turn the integrated dynamics system switch to SPORT.
  41. Measure the voltage between body ground and integrated dynamics system switch 12P connector terminal No. 5.
    Fig 12: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Integrated Dynamics System Switch 12P Connector Terminal No. 5
    G08073497Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Replace the integrated dynamics system switch (see INTEGRATED DYNAMICS SYSTEM SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).

    NO  -Troubleshooting is complete.