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Automatic Lighting Sensor Test/Replacement

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NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
  1. Press the tab (A), carefully pry the speaker grille (B) out with a flat-tip screwdriver, then disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tab, Speaker Grille And Sunlight Sensor
    G06968807Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Pop out the automatic lighting/sun light sensor (C).
  3. Reconnect the 5P connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying 5P Connector Terminals
    G06968808Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  5. Measure the voltage between automatic lighting sensor 5P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.
    • About 3.6 V in direct sunlight
    • About 0.2 V when the sensor is covered up
  6. If the voltage is not as specified, replace the sensor.
    NOTE: In auto mode, the headlights should turn on at about 1.4 V or less, and turn off at about 2.2 V or more.
  7. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal.
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