Release Actuator Test

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Remove the sliding door panel (see SLIDING DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 8P connector (A) from the power sliding door remote control assembly (B).

Fig 1: Identifying 8P Connector And Power Sliding Door Remote Control Assembly
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Test the release actuator by connecting power to the power sliding door remote control assembly 8P connector terminal No. A3 and ground the terminal No. A1. The actuator should operate.
If the actuator does not operate, replace the power sliding door remote control assembly (see SLIDING DOOR LATCH REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).
NOTE:
- If the release actuator does not operate correctly, remove the clip connecting the remote control and check the operation of the release actuator again. Also, move the connecting rod on the remote control side by hand and check whether it moves correctly.
- If the release actuator moves to its full stroke, stop the operation immediately.