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Power Tailgate Closer Motor Test

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  1. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA ).
  2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the power tailgate closer motor (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector And Power Tailgate Closer Motor
    G06970402Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check the motor operation by connecting battery power to tailgate closer unit connector A (2P) terminal No. 2 and ground to terminal No. 1. To prevent damage to the motor, apply battery voltage only momentarily. The motor should run.
  4. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the tailgate latch assembly (see WITH POWER TAILGATE ).
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