Honda Element. Manual - part 810

 

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Fig. 4: Rear Window - Circuit Diagram 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER 

 

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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND 

INSTALLATION ).  

3. Disconnect the 14P connector (A) from the wiper/washer switch (B). 

Fig. 5: Identifying 14P Connector And Wiper/Washer Switch Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Remove the two screws, then pull out the wiper/washer switch.  

5. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. 

If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.  

If the terminals look OK, check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position 
according to the tables. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.  

Windshield  

Fig. 6: Terminals Continuity Chart - Windshield 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Rear Window  

 

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Fig. 7: Terminals Continuity Chart - Rear Window 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST 

1. Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex control system (see TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

2. Remove the dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors B, F, G, J, X and Y. 

Fig. 8: Identifying Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connectors 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. 

If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.  

If the terminals are OK, go to step 5.  

5. Reconnect the connectors, and make these input tests at the connector. 

NOTE:

All connectors are shown from wire side of female terminals.

 

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If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.  

If all the input tests prove OK, the multiplex control unit must be faulty; replace the under-dash 
fuse/relay box assembly. 

TEST CONDITION 

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired 

result is not obtained

J4

BLK

Under all conditions

Measure voltage to 
ground: There should 
be less than 0.5 V.

Poor ground(G401)  

An open in the wire  

Y6

BLK

Under all conditions

Measure voltage to 
ground: There should 
be less than 0.5 V.

Poor ground(G502)  

An open in the wire  

B1

WHT/GRN

Ignition switch ON (II) 
and washer switch ON

Measure voltage to 
ground: There should 
be battery voltage.

Blown No. 20 (20 A) 
fuse in the under-dash 
fuse/relay box  

Faulty wiper/washer 
switch  

An open in the wire  

X7

BLU/BLK

Ignition switch ON (II) 
and wiper switch in INT

Measure voltage to 
ground: There should 
be battery voltage.

B6

BLU/RED

Ignition switch ON (II), 
wiper switch in OFF or 
INT, and when the motor 
is not in operation.

Measure voltage to 
ground: There should 
be battery voltage.

Blown No. 20 (20 A) 
fuse in the under-dash 
fuse/relay box  

Faulty wiper/washer 
switch  

Faulty windshield 
wiper motor  

An open in the wire  

G7

BLU/WHT

Ignition switch ON (II) 
and wipers in park 
position

Measure voltage to 
ground: There should 
be battery voltage.

Blown No. 20 (20 A) 
fuse in the under-dash 
fuse/relay box  

Faulty windshield 
wiper motor  

An open in the wire  

B1 

F6

WHT/GRN

Jump B1 to F6 terminals, 
then ignition switch ON 
(II) and washer switch 
ON

Check windshield 
washer motor 
operation: The washer 
motor should run.

Poor ground(G201)  

Blown No. 20 (20 A) 
fuse in the under-dash 
fuse/relay box  

Faulty wiper/washer 
switch  

Faulty windshield 
washer motor  

Faulty under-dash 

 

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