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Power Tailgate Motor Test

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  1. Open the tailgate and remove the left rear pillar trim (see QUARTER PILLAR TRIM ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the power tailgate motor (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector And Power Tailgate Motor
    G05488402Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Close the tailgate manually.
  4. Check the motor operation by connecting battery power to the No. 1 terminal and ground to the No. 2 terminal. The motor should run (tailgate open).
    NOTE: Be careful not to pinch your hands.
  5. After opening the tailgate, connect battery power to the No. 2 terminal and ground the No. 1 terminal. The motor should run (tailgate closed).
  6. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the drive unit assembly (see DRIVE UNIT REPLACEMENT  ).
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