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Center switch panel / interface dial buttons illumination does not work

Center switch panel / interface dial buttons illumination does not work 

NOTE: 

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Turn the combination light switch to the parking light position.

    - 3. Check if the navigation switch panel buttons are illuminated.

    Are the buttons illuminated?

    YES 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

    NO 

    The failure is duplicated, go to step 2.

  2. Determine possible failure area (interior lights circuit, others)

    -1. Check if several other buttons that are not related to the audio system are illuminated.

    Are the buttons illuminated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Troubleshoot the interior lights.

  3. Open wire check (ILLUMI+ line)

    -1. Turn the combination light switch off.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

    Center switch panel / interface dial 7P connector

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 5. Turn the combination light switch to the parking light position.

    - 6. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Test circuit ILLUMI+
    Test point 1 Center switch panel / interface dial 7P connector No. 2 (GRY)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH324610Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The ILLUMI+ wire is OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the No. E25 (7.5 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box and the Center switch panel / interface dial.

  4. Open wire check (ILLUMI - (LED) line)

    -1. Turn the combination light switch off.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

    Gauge control module connector A (32P)

    - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Center switch panel / interface dial 7P connector: disconnected
      Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
    Test circuit ILLUMI - (LED)
    Test point 1 Center switch panel / interface dial 7P connector No. 7 (RED)
    Test point 2 Gauge control module connector A (32P) No. 13 (RED)
    GHH324611Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the center switch panel / interface dial .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the center switch panel and the gauge control module.