2012 Acura TL

2012 ELECTRICAL Connectors And Harnesses - TL

2012 ELECTRICAL

Connectors And Harnesses - TL

CONNECTOR INDEX
Identification numbers have been assigned to in-line connectors, junction connectors, and terminals. The
number is preceded by the letter "C" for connectors, "G" for ground terminals, or "J" for non-ground terminals.

Location
Others
Harness (Floor,
Engine
Dashboard Door, Notes
Compartment
Trunk, and
Roof)
C205, C301, Connector to Harness (see
A/C wire harness C302, C403, CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
C501 BOX INDEX )
C406, C407,
Connector to Harness (see
Audio wire C501 through
CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
harness C510 G501,
BOX INDEX )
G502
Connector to Harness:

Battery ground M/T.

(-), G1
cable A/T (see CONNECTOR TO
FUSE/RELAY BOX
INDEX )
Connector to Harness (see
Cable reel
T9 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
subharness
BOX INDEX )
Connector to Harness (see
Console
C405 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
subharness
BOX INDEX )
C304, C305,
Dashboard wire C306, C401, Connector to Harness (see
harness (view of C402, C751, CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
driver's side) C752 G401, BOX INDEX )
G402
C206, C207,
Dashboard wire
C208, C403, Connector to Harness (see
harness (view of C404, C405
C406 through CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
middle to G404
C411, C761 BOX INDEX )
passenger's side)
G403, G405
Connector to Harness (see
manual
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Driver's door C753, CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY

subharness C754, C756 BOX INDEX )
Connector to Harness (see
Driver's door wire C753,
C751, C752 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
harness C754, C755
BOX INDEX )
Driver's seat wire Connector to Harness (see
harness (with seat C701 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
ventilation) BOX INDEX )
Driver's seat wire Connector to Harness (see
harness (without C701 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
seat ventilation) BOX INDEX )
Connector to Harness:

Engine ground M/T.

T1, G2
cable A/T (see CONNECTOR TO
FUSE/RELAY BOX
INDEX )
Connector to Harness:

Engine wire M/T (see CONNECTOR TO

harness FUSE/RELAY BOX
(transmission INDEX )
section) A/T (see CONNECTOR TO
FUSE/RELAY BOX
INDEX )
Connector to Harness:

M/T (see CONNECTOR TO

Engine wire C101 through FUSE/RELAY BOX
harness (engine C107 T4, T102 INDEX )
section) G101
A/T (see CONNECTOR TO
FUSE/RELAY BOX
INDEX )
Connector to Harness (see
C202, C203 T6,
EPS subharness CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
T7, T8
BOX INDEX )
Connector to Harness (see
Front passenger's
C761 C762 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
door wire harness
BOX INDEX )
Connector to Harness (see
Front passenger's
C702 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
seat wire harness
BOX INDEX )
Connector to Harness:

M/T (see CONNECTOR TO

manual
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FUSE/RELAY BOX
INDEX )
Knock sensor
C104 A/T (see CONNECTOR TO
subharness
FUSE/RELAY BOX
INDEX )
Left engine
compartment wire Connector to Harness (see
C301 through
harness CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
C307 G302
(dashboard BOX INDEX )
branch)
Left engine
compartment wire Connector to Harness (see
C101, C102,
harness (engine CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
C201 G301
compartment BOX INDEX )
branch)
Connector to Harness (see
Left rear door
C771 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
wire harness
BOX INDEX )
C601,
Left side wire Connector to Harness (see
C603, C771
harness (without C303, C401 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
G601,
SH-AWD) BOX INDEX )
G602, G603
C601,
Left side wire C602, Connector to Harness (see
harness (with SH- C303, C401 C603, C771 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
AWD) G601, BOX INDEX )
G602, G603
Connector to Harness (see
Moonroof
C451 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
subharness
BOX INDEX )
Rear differential Connector to Harness (see
C652, C653
subharness (with CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
T10
SH-AWD) BOX INDEX )
Connector to Harness: Without SH-
AWD (see CONNECTOR TO
Rear window
FUSE/RELAY BOX INDEX )
defogger ground G801
With SH-AWD (see
wire
CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
BOX INDEX )
Right engine C204 through Connector to Harness (see
C201, C202,
compartment wire C208 G203, CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
C203 G202
harness G204 BOX INDEX )
Connector to Harness (see
Right rear door
C781 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
wire harness
BOX INDEX )

manual
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Right side wire C601, Connector to Harness (see

C410, C411,
harness (without C781, CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
C509, C510
SH-AWD) G651, G653 BOX INDEX )
C601,
C602,
Right side wire C651, Connector to Harness (see
C410, C411,
harness (with SH- C652, CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
C509, C510
AWD) C653, C781 BOX INDEX )
G651,
G652, G653
Connector to Harness (see
Roof wire harness C402, C451 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
BOX INDEX )
C404, Connector to Harness (see
SRS floor wire
C701, C702 CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
harness
G701, G702 BOX INDEX )
Connector to Harness:

M/T.
Starter cable (+), T3, T101
A/T (see CONNECTOR TO
FUSE/RELAY BOX
INDEX )
Connector to Harness:

Transmission Table 1. M/T.

T2, G3
ground cable A/T (see CONNECTOR TO
FUSE/RELAY BOX
INDEX )

CONNECTOR TO HARNESS INDEX

BATTERY GROUND CABLE (M/T)
Connector or
Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Terminal
Left side of engine
(-) 3 Battery negative terminal
compartment
Left side of engine Body ground, via battery ground
G1 4
compartment cable

ENGINE GROUND CABLE (M/T)

Connector or
Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Terminal
Right side of engine
T1 8 Engine
compartment
manual
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Right side of engine Body ground, via engine ground

G2 9
compartment cable

TRANSMISSION GROUND CABLE (M/T)

Connector or
Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Terminal
Left side of engine
T2 7 Transmission housing
compartment
Left side of engine Body ground, via transmission
G3 6
compartment ground cable

STARTER CABLE (M/T)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
T3 5 Left side of engine compartment Starter motor
T101 1 Left side of engine compartment Under-hood fuse/relay box
(+) 2 Left side of engine compartment Battery positive terminal

Fig. 1: Identifying Connector And Harness Location (M/T)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

BATTERY GROUND CABLE (A/T)

Connector or Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes

manual
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Terminal
Left side of engine
(-) 4 Battery negative terminal
compartment
Left side of engine Body ground, via battery ground
G1 5
compartment cable

ENGINE GROUND CABLE (A/T)

Connector or
Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Terminal
Right side of engine
T1 8 Engine
compartment
Right side of engine Body ground, via engine ground
G2 9
compartment cable

TRANSMISSION GROUND CABLE (A/T)

Connector or
Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Terminal
Left side of engine
T2 7 Transmission housing
compartment
Left side of engine Body ground, via transmission
G3 6
compartment ground cable

STARTER CABLE (A/T

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
T3 1 Left side of engine compartment Starter motor
T101 2 Left side of engine compartment Under-hood fuse/relay box
(+) 3 Left side of engine compartment Battery positive terminal

manual
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Fig. 2: Identifying Connector And Harness Location (A/T)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

ENGINE WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE SECTION) (M/T)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Right side of engine
A/C compressor clutch 31 1
compartment
Middle of engine
Alternator 32 4
compartment
CKP sensor 13 3 Left side of engine
CMP sensor 37 3 Right side of engine
Right side of engine
ECM connector B 38 49
compartment
Right side of engine
ECM connector C 39 49
compartment
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
23 2 Left side of engine
sensor 1
Left side of engine
Engine mount control solenoid 11 2
compartment
Right side of engine
Engine oil pressure switch 42 1
compartment
Left side of engine
EVAP canister purge valve 10 2
compartment
manual
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Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Left side of engine

24 5
valve and position sensor compartment
Front A/F sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1)
29 6 Exhaust (front bank)
(1)
Front secondary heated oxygen
sensor (secondary HO2S) (Bank 2, 28 4 Exhaust (front bank)
Sensor 2)
Ignition coil No. 1 3 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 2 5 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 3 8 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 4 35 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 5 30 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 6 27 3 Middle of engine
Injector No. 1 2 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 2 4 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 3 7 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 4 36 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 5 33 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 6 25 2 Middle of engine
Intake manifold tuning (IMT)
1 5 Middle of engine
actuator
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) Left side of engine
14 3
sensor compartment
Mass air flow (MAF) sensor/Intake Left side of engine
17 5
air temperature (IAT) sensor compartment
Rear A/F sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 9 6 Exhaust (rear bank)
Rear secondary heated oxygen sensor
(secondary HO2S) (Bank 1, Sensor 12 4 Exhaust (rear bank)
2)
Left side of engine
Reverse lockout solenoid 22 2
compartment
Rocker arm oil control solenoid 41 1 Right side of engine
Rocker arm oil pressure switch 43 2 Right side of engine
Throttle position sensor/Throttle Left side of engine
15 6
actuator compartment

manual
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Left engine compartment wire

Left side of engine
C101 19 13 harness (engine compartment
compartment
branch)
Left engine compartment wire
Left side of engine
C102 18 1 harness (engine compartment
compartment
branch)
Middle of engine
C103 (junction connector) 6 24
compartment
C104 40 1 Middle of engine Knock sensor subharness
Left side of engine
C106 (junction connector) 20 24
compartment
manual
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Left side of engine

C107 (junction connector) 21 24
compartment
Alternator +B terminal
T4 34 Right side of engine
compartment
Under-hood fuse/relay
T102 16 Left side of engine
compartment box
Body ground, via engine
G101 44 Middle of engine
compartment wire harness

KNOCK SENSOR SUBHARNESS (M/T)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Knock sensor 26 1 Middle of engine
C104 40 1 Middle of engine Engine wire harness (engine section)

Fig. 3: Identifying Knock Sensor Subharness And Connectors (M/T)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

ENGINE WIRE HARNESS (TRANSMISSION SECTION) (M/T)

manual
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Connects
Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Notes
to
Back-up lights switch 3 2 Transmission housing
Front secondary heated oxygen sensor
5 4 Transmission housing
(secondary HO2S) (Bank 2, Sensor 2)
Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor 4 3 Transmission housing
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor 1 3 Transmission housing
Left side of engine
Starter solenoid 2 1
compartment

Fig. 4: Identifying Engine Wire Harness (Transmission Section) And Connectors (M/T)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

ENGINE WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE SECTION) (A/T)

Connects
Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Notes
to
Right side of engine
A/C compressor clutch 35 1
compartment
manual
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Middle of engine
Alternator 36 4
compartment
CKP sensor 24 3 Left side of engine
CMP sensor 39 3 Right side of engine
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 25 2 Left side of engine
Left side of engine
Engine mount control solenoid 13 2
compartment
Right side of engine
Engine oil pressure switch 44 1
compartment
Left side of engine
EVAP canister purge valve 12 2
compartment
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and Left side of engine
26 5
position sensor compartment
Front of engine
Front A/F sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) 30 6
compartment
Front secondary heated oxygen sensor Front of engine
29 4
(secondary HO2S) (Bank 2, Sensor 2) compartment
Ignition coil No. 1 3 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 2 6 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 3 10 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 4 38 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 5 32 3 Middle of engine
Ignition coil No. 6 28 3 Middle of engine
Injector No. 1 2 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 2 5 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 3 9 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 4 34 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 5 31 2 Middle of engine
Injector No. 6 27 2 Middle of engine
Intake manifold tuning (IMT) actuator 1 5 Middle of engine
Left side of engine
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor 17 3
compartment
Mass air flow (MAF) sensor/Intake air Left side of engine
19 5
temperature (IAT) sensor compartment
Right side of engine
PCM connector B 40 49
compartment
Right side of engine
PCM connector C 41 49
compartment
Rear of engine
Rear A/F sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) 11 6
compartment
Rear secondary heated oxygen sensor Rear of engine
14 4
(secondary HO2S) (Bank 1, Sensor 2) compartment
Rocker arm oil control solenoid 43 1 Right side of engine
Rocker arm oil pressure switch 45 2 Right side of engine
manual
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Left side of engine

Throttle position sensor/Throttle actuator 22 6
compartment
Transmission fluid pressure switch A (2nd
15 1 Transmission housing
clutch)
Transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th
16 1 Transmission housing
clutch)

Fig. 5: Identifying Engine Section Wire Harness And Connectors (A/T)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

ENGINE WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE SECTION) (A/T)

Connector or
Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Terminal
Left side of engine Left engine compartment wire harness
C101 21 13
compartment (engine compartment branch)
Left side of engine Left engine compartment wire harness
C102 20 1
compartment (engine compartment branch)
C103 (junction Left side of engine
23 24
connector) compartment
manual
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C104 42 1 Middle of engine Knock sensor subharness

C105 (junction Middle of engine
4 12
connector) compartment
C106 (junction Middle of engine
7 24
connector) compartment
C107 (junction Middle of engine
8 24
connector) compartment
T4 37 Right side of engine Alternator +B terminal compartment
Left side of engine
T102 18 Under-hood fuse/relay box
compartment
Middle of engine
G101 46 Body ground, via engine wire harness
compartment

KNOCK SENSOR SUBHARNESS (A/T)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Knock sensor 33 1 Middle of engine
C104 42 1 Middle of engine Engine wire harness (engine section)

manual
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Fig. 6: Identifying Knock Sensor Subharness And Connectors (A/T)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

ENGINE WIRE HARNESS (TRANSMISSION SECTION) (A/T)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A 9 2 Transmission housing
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B 10 2 Transmission housing
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C 11 2 Transmission housing
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve D 8 2 Transmission housing
ATF temperature sensor 12 2 Transmission housing
Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor 14 3 Transmission housing
Line pressure solenoid valve A 2 2 Transmission housing
Line pressure switch 13 1 Transmission housing
Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor 15 3 Transmission housing
Shift solenoid valve A 4 2 Transmission housing
Shift solenoid valve B 3 2 Transmission housing
Shift solenoid valve C 1 2 Transmission housing
Starter solenoid 17 1 Left side of engine
Transmission fluid pressure switch B (3rd clutch) 7 1 Transmission housing
Transmission fluid pressure switch C (4th clutch) 16 1 Transmission housing
Transmission fluid pressure switch E (6th clutch) 6 1 Transmission housing
Transmission range switch 5 10 Transmission housing

manual
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Fig. 7: Identifying Engine Wire Harness (Transmission Section) And Connectors (A/T)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRANCH)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Front of engine
A/C condenser fan motor 23 2
compartment
Left side of
Battery sensor 13 2 engine
compartment
Left side of
Brake fluid level switch 10 2 engine
compartment
Right side of
ECM/PCM connector A 1 49 engine
compartment
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 20 2 Front engine
manual
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2 compartment
Behind left side of
Horn (high) 19 1
front bumper
Behind right side
Horn (low) 25 1
of front bumper
Behind left side of
Left fog light 17 2
front bumper
Behind left side of
Left front impact sensor 16 2
front bumper
Behind left side of
Left front parking/turn signal light 18 3
front bumper
Behind left
Left front side marker light 14 2
headlight
Left side of
Left front wheel speed sensor 12 2 engine
compartment
Behind left
Left headlight (high) 3 2
headlight
Behind left
Left headlight (low) 4 2
headlight
Front of engine
Outside air temperature sensor 22 2
compartment
Front of engine
Radiator fan motor 21 2
compartment
Front of engine
Security hood switch 2 2
compartment
Under-hood fuse/relay box connector A
Left side of
(electrical load detector) (see
9 3 engine
CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY
compartment
BOX INDEX )
Under-hood fuse/relay box connector B Left side of
(see CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY 8 14 engine
BOX INDEX ) compartment
Under-hood fuse/relay box connector C Left side of
(see CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY 7 5 engine
BOX INDEX ) compartment
Left side of
Windshield wiper motor 11 4 engine
compartment
Left side of
Engine wire harness
C101 5 13 engine
(engine section)
compartment
Left side of
Engine wire harness
C102 6 1 engine
(engine section)
compartment

manual
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Right front of Right engine

C201 24 2 engine compartment wire
compartment harness
Body ground, via left
Behind left side of
G301 15 engine compartment
front bumper
wire harness

Fig. 8: Identifying Left Engine Compartment Wire Harness And Connectors (Engine Compartment
Branch)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE HARNESS (DASHBOARD BRANCH)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
manual
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Under left side

Accelerator pedal position sensor 8 6
of dash
Under left side
Brake pedal position switch 9 4
of dash
Clutch pedal position switch A (for starter Under left side
4 2 M/T
cut) of dash
Clutch pedal position switch B (for cruise Under left side
10 3 M/T
control) of dash
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side
connector F (see FUSE TO 3 33
of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side
connector G (see FUSE TO 2 13
of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )
Left front of
Left front TPMS initiator 15 3
fenderwell
Under middle
C301 6 2 A/C wire harness
of dash
Under middle
C302 7 2 A/C wire harness
of dash
Left side wire harness:
Under left side
C303 14 12 Without SH-AWD
of dash
With SH-AWD
Under left side Dashboard wire harness (1)
C304 13 2
of dash (view of driver's side
Under left side Dashboard wire harness
C305 11 4
of dash (view of driver's side)
Under left side Dashboard wire harness
C306 12 24
of dash (view of driver's side)
Under left side
C307 (junction connector) 5 12
of dash
Body ground, via left
Under left side
G302 1 engine compartment wire
of dash
harness
(1) With headlight washer

manual
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Fig. 9: Identifying Left Engine Compartment Wire Harness And Connectors (Dashboard Branch)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE HARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Right front of
A/C pressure sensor 11 3 engine
compartment
Under right side
EPS control unit connector A 6 2
of dash

manual
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Under right side

EPS control unit connector B 4 2
of dash
Under right side
EPS control unit connector C 3 2
of dash
Under right side
EPS control unit connector D 5 28
of dash
Behind right side (1)
Headlight washer motor 21 2
of front bumper
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under right side
connector B (see FUSE TO 29 1
of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under right side
connector E (see FUSE TO 28 18
of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )
Behind right side
Right fog light 18 2
of front bumper
Behind right side
Right front impact sensor 19 2
of front bumper
Behind right side
Right front parking/turn signal light 17 3
of front bumper
Behind right
Right front side marker light 23 2
headlight
Right front of
Right front TPMS initiator 25 3
fenderwell
Right side of
Right front wheel speed sensor 24 2 engine
compartment
Behind right
Right headlight (high) 14 2
headlight
Behind right
Right headlight (low) 13 2
headlight
Right side of
VSA modulator-control unit 12 47 engine
compartment
Behind right side (2)
Washer fluid level switch 20 2
of front bumper
Behind right side
Windshield washer motor 22 2
of front bumper
Right side of Left engine compartment
C201 15 2 engine wire harness (engine
compartment compartment branch)
Right side of
C202 10 3 engine EPS subharness
compartment

Right side of
manual
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engine
C203 9 12 EPS subharness
compartment
Under right side
C204 (junction connector) 8 12
of dash
Under right side
C205 26 2 A/C wire harness
of dash
Dashboard wire harness
Under right side
C206 30 20 (view of middle to
of dash
passenger's side)
Dashboard wire harness
Under right side
C207 7 2 (view of middle to
of dash
passenger's side)
Dashboard wire harness
Under right side
C208 27 4 (view of middle to
of dash
passenger's side)
Body ground, via right
Behind right side
G202 16 engine compartment wire
of front bumper
harness
Body ground, via right
Under right side
G203 1 engine compartment wire
of dash
harness
Body ground, via right
Under right side
G204 2 engine compartment wire
of dash
harness
(1) With headlight washer
(2) Canada models

manual
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Fig. 10: Identifying Right Engine Compartment Wire Harness And Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS (VIEW OF DRIVER'S SIDE)

Connects
manual
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Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location to Notes

Under left side (1)
ACC cut relay 44 5
of dash
Under left side (1)
Auxiliary under-dash fuse holder 69 2
of dash
Left side of (4)
BSI OFF switch 57 5
dashboard
Left side of (5)
BSI OFF switch 58 5
dashboard
Center junction box connector A 37 4 Behind gauge
Center junction box connector B 38 4 Behind gauge
Center junction box connector C 39 4 Behind gauge
Center junction box connector D 40 6 Behind gauge
Center junction box connector E 36 6 Behind gauge
Center junction box connector F 31 6 Behind gauge
Center junction box connector G 32 6 Behind gauge
Center junction box connector H 35 4 Behind gauge
Center junction box connector J 34 8 Behind gauge
Center junction box connector K 33 10 Behind gauge
Under left side
Console accessory power socket relay 41 4
of dash
Left side of
Dashlights brightness controller switch 53 6
dashboard
Under left side
Data link connector (DLC) 64 16
of dash
Under left side
Driver's footwell light 59 2
of dash
Driver's junction box 1 connector A 29 6 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 1 connector B 30 6 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 1 connector C 23 8 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 1 connector D 28 4 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 1 connector E 24 10 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 1 connector F 25 8 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 1 connector G 27 10 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 1 connector H 26 10 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 2 connector A 21 6 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 2 connector B 14 6 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 2 connector C 15 8 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 2 connector D 20 4 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 2 connector E 16 10 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 2 connector F 17 8 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 2 connector G 19 10 Behind gauge
Driver's junction box 2 connector H 18 10 Behind gauge

manual
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Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector B (see Under left side

52 2
FUSE TO COMPONENTS INDEX ) of dash
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector C (see Under left side
51 5
FUSE TO COMPONENTS INDEX ) of dash
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (see Under left side
48 4
FUSE TO COMPONENTS INDEX ) of dash
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector N (see Under left side
49 16
FUSE TO COMPONENTS INDEX ) of dash
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (see Under left side
50 20
FUSE TO COMPONENTS INDEX ) of dash
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (see Under left side
46 20
FUSE TO COMPONENTS INDEX ) of dash
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (see Under left side
47 24
FUSE TO COMPONENTS INDEX ) of dash
Under left side (2)
Front accessory power socket relay 42 4
of dash
Under left side (3)
Front accessory power socket relay 44 4
of dash
Gauge control module 22 32 Behind gauge
Under left side (4)
Headlight washer motor relay 42 4
of dash
Left side of (6)
Headlight washer switch 58 6
dashboard
Under left side (1)
IG2 cut relay 45 5
of dash
(1) Without keyless access system
(2) Without keyless access system except canada models with SH-AWD
(3) Without keyless access system canada models with SH-AWD
(4) With BSI and headlight washer
(5) With BSI and without headlight washer
(6) With headlight washer

manual
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Fig. 11: Identifying Dashboard Engine Compartment Wire Harness And Connectors - Driver's Side (1 Of
2)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS (VIEW OF DRIVER'S SIDE)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Keyless access control unit Under left side (1)
63 36
connector A of dash
(1)
Keyless access control unit 62 32 Under left side
manual
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connector B of dash
Keyless access control unit Under left side (1)
61 5
connector C of dash
Keyless access junction box Under left side (1)
3 6
connector A of dash
Keyless access junction box Under left side (1)
4 6
connector B of dash
Keyless access junction box Under left side (1)
5 8
connector C of dash
Keyless access junction box Under left side (1)
10 4
connector D of dash
Keyless access junction box Under left side (1)
6 10
connector E of dash
Keyless access junction box Under left side (1)
7 8
connector F of dash
Keyless access junction box Under left side (1)
9 10
connector G of dash
Keyless access junction box Under left side (1)
8 10
connector H of dash
Power control unit Under left side (1)
55 1
connector A of dash
Power control unit Under left side (1)
54 4
connector B of dash
Power control unit Under left side (1)
60 36
connector C of dash
Under left side
TPMS control unit 43 20
of dash
Left side of (2)
VSA OFF switch 56 5
dashboard
Left side of (3)
VSA OFF switch 57 5
dashboard
Left side of (4)
VSA OFF switch 58 5
dashboard
Under left side
+ B cut relay 45 4 M/T
of dash
Under left side Left engine compartment wire harness (5)
C304 68 2
of dash (dashboard branch)
Under left side Left engine compartment wire harness
C305 65 4
of dash (dashboard branch)
Under left side Left engine compartment wire harness
C306 66 24
of dash (dashboard branch)
Left side wire harness:
Under left side
C401 67 18 Without SH-AWD
of dash
With SH-AWD
manual
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Under left side

C402 13 23 Roof wire harness
of dash
Under left side
C751 2 23 Driver's door wire harness
of dash
Under left side
C752 1 12 Driver's door wire harness
of dash
Under left side Body ground, via dashboard wire
G401 12
of dash harness
Under left side Body ground, via dashboard wire
G402 11
of dash harness
(1) Without keyless access system
(2) With keyless access system except Canada models with SH-AWD
(3) With keyless access system Canada models with SH-AWD
(4) With BSI and headlight washer
(5) With BSI and without headlight washer
(6) With headlight washer

manual
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Fig. 12: Identifying Dashboard Engine Compartment Wire Harness And Connectors - Driver's Side (2 Of
2)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS (VIEW OF MIDDLE TO PASSENGER'S SIDE)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Under center
A/T gear position indicator panel light 46 2 A/T
console
A/T shift lock solenoid/park pin switch 43 4 Under center A/T
manual
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console
Automatic lighting sensor 14 5 Middle of dash
In steering
Cable reel connector A 4 20
column
Driver's airbag
In steering
Cable reel connector B 5 4 inflator via cable
column
reel
Center speaker 11 2 Middle of dash
In steering
Combination light switch 2 12
column
Driver's climate control switch 12 16 Middle of dash
Under center (6)
Driver's seat heater switch 45 6
console
Under center (7)
Driver's seat ventilation switch 45 16
console
In steering (1)
Electric steering lock 3 12
column
Engine start/stop switch 10 10 Middle of dash (1)
Under center
Front accessory power socket 34 2
console
Under right
Front passenger's airbag inflator 19 4
side of dash
Under center (6)
Front passenger's seat heater switch 35 7
console
Under center (7)
Front passenger's seat ventilation switch 35 12
console
Hazard warning switch/Passenger's airbag cutoff
15 6 Middle of dash
indicator
In steering (2)
Ignition key switch 50 6
column
In steering (2)
Ignition switch 51 5
column
In steering (2)
Immobilizer-keyless control unit 7 7
column
In-car temperature sensor 8 4 Middle of dash
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box connector Under right
27 38
A (see FUSE TO COMPONENTS INDEX ) side of dash
Remote slot 9 16 Middle of dash (1)
Under right (1)
Remote slot control unit 23 40
side of dash
Under center (1)
RF unit 41 3
console
Under right
Right tweeter 20 2
side of dash

manual
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Under center (7)

Seat ventilation control unit 48 37
console
SRS unit connector A 32 39 Middle of dash
In steering
Steering angle sensor 1 5
column
Sunlight sensor 13 2 Middle of dash
Under center (3)
USB adapter unit 47 14
console
In steering
Wiper/washer switch 6 8
column
Under center (4)
Yaw rate-lateral acceleration sensor 33 4
console
Under center (5)
Yaw rate-lateral/longitudinal acceleration sensor 33 4
console
(1) With keyless access system
(2) Without keyless access system
(3) Without navigation
(4) Without SH-AWD
(5) With SH-AWD
(6) Without seat ventilation
(7) With seat ventilation

manual
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Fig. 13: Identifying Dashboard Engine Compartment Wire Harness And Connectors - Passenger's Side
(1 Of 2)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Connector or
Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Terminal
manual
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Under right side of Right engine compartment wire

C206 30 20
dash harness
Under right side of Right engine compartment wire
C207 29 2
dash harness
Under right side of Right engine compartment wire
C208 28 4
dash harness
C403 49 20 Under middle of dash A/C wire harness
C404 37 18 Under center console SRS floor wire harness (1)

C404 37 23 Under center console SRS floor wire harness (2)

C404 44 18 Under center console SRS floor wire harness M/T
C405 36 20 Under center console Console subharness
Under right side of
C406 17 34 Audio wire harness
dash
Under right side of
C407 18 12 Audio wire harness
dash
C408 (junction Under right side of
16 12
connector) dash
C409 (junction Under right side of
21 20
connector) dash
Right side wire harness:
Under right side of
C410 25 8 Without SH-AWD
dash
With SH-AWD
Right side wire harness:
Under right side of
C411 26 12 Without SH-AWD
dash
With SH-AWD
Under right side of
C761 24 28 Front passenger's door wire harness
dash
Body ground, via dashboard wire
G403 31 Middle of dash
harness
Body ground, via dashboard wire
G404 52 Under center console
harness
Under right side of Body ground, via dashboard wire
G405 22
dash harness
(1) A/T without seat ventilation
(2) A/T with seat ventilation

CONSOLE SUBHARNESS
Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Auxiliary jack 38 5 Rear of center console
Console accessory power socket 39 2 Rear of center console

manual
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Console box light 40 2 Rear of center console

Parking brake switch 42 1 Under center console
C405 36 20 Under center console Dashboard wire harness

Fig. 14: Identifying Dashboard Engine Compartment Wire Harness And Connectors - Passenger's Side
(2 Of 2)
manual
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Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

AUDIO WIRE HARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Under right (1)
AcuraLink connector (Female connector) 11 5
side of dash
Under right (1)
AcuraLink connector (Male connector) 7 5
side of dash
Under middle (1)
AcuraLink control unit A (XM receiver) 28 32
of dash
Under middle (2)
Audio unit connector A 32 24
of dash
Under middle (2)
Audio unit connector B 31 14
of dash
Under middle (2)
Audio unit connector C 29 14
of dash
Under middle (2)
Audio unit connector D 22 20
of dash
Under middle (3)
Audio-navigation unit connector A 32 24
of dash
Under middle (3)
Audio-navigation unit connector B 31 24
of dash
Under middle (3)
Audio-navigation unit connector C 29 14
of dash
Under middle (3)
Audio-navigation unit connector D 22 36
of dash
Under middle (3)
Audio-navigation unit connector G 33 16
of dash
Under middle (3)
Audio-navigation unit connector H 34 28
of dash
Under middle (3)
Audio-navigation switch panel 30 24
of dash
Under middle (2)
Audio-HVAC display unit 2 12
of dash
Under middle (4)
Front interior LF antenna 27 2
of dash
Glove box light 12 2 Glove box
Under middle
HandsFreeLink control unit 25 28
of dash
Under middle (3)
Interface dial 26 5
of dash
Under right (4)
Keyless access system mode switch 14 2
side of dash
Under middle (3)
Navigation display unit 2 32
of dash
manual
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Under right (3)

Navigation service check connector 17 2
side of dash
Under middle
Passenger's climate control switch 13 16
of dash
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under right
connector D (see FUSE TO 15 28
side of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )
Under right
Trunk lid opener main switch 16 2
side of dash
Under middle (5)
XM receiver 28 14
of dash
Dashboard wire harness
Under right
C406 5 34 (view of middle to
side of dash
passenger's side)
Dashboard wire harness
Under right
C407 6 12 (view of middle to
side of dash
passenger's side)
Under middle
C501 21 20 A/C wire harness
of dash
Under middle
C502 (junction connector) 23 12
of dash
Under middle
C503 (junction connector) 24 12
of dash
Under right
C504 (junction connector) 4 12
side of dash
Under right
C505 (junction connector) 3 12
side of dash
Under right
C506 (junction connector) 8 12
side of dash
Under right
C507 (junction connector) 9 12
side of dash
Under right
C508 (junction connector) 10 12
side of dash
Right side wire harness:
Under right
C509 18 28 Without SH-AWD
side of dash
With SH-AWD
Right side wire harness:
Under right (3)
C510 19 12 Without SH-AWD
side of dash
With SH-AWD
Under middle Body ground, via audio wire
G501 1
of dash harness
Under middle Body ground, via audio wire
G502 20
of dash harness
manual
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(1) USA models with navigation

(2) Without navigation
(3) With navigation
(4) With keyless access system
(5) Except USA models with navigation

Fig. 15: Identifying Audio Wire Harness And Connectors

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
manual
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LEFT SIDE WIRE HARNESS (WITHOUT SH-AWD)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Driver's door switch 4 1 Left B-pillar
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side
connector D (see FUSE TO 3 16
of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side
connector E (see FUSE TO 2 20
of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )
Left side of (4)
BSI control unit 33 16
trunk
EVAP canister vent shut valve 34 2 Under floor
Left side of
Fuel fill door opener solenoid 32 2
trunk
Fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor 35 3 Under floor
Under left side
Fuel tank unit 10 4
of floor
Glass antenna coil connector A 8 1 Left C-pillar
Glass antenna coil connector B 9 1 Left C-pillar
Behind rear
Keyless buzzer 24 2
bumper
Left side of
Left back-up light 27 2
trunk
Behind right
Left BSI radar unit 31 6 side of rear (4)
bumper
Behind rear
Left license plate light 26 2
bumper
Left rear door switch 6 1 Left C-pillar
Left side of
Left rear side marker light 30 2
trunk
Middle of rear
Left rear speaker 13 2
shelf
Left rear TPMS initiator 37 3 Under floor
Left side of
Left rear turn signal light 28 2
trunk
Left rear wheel speed sensor 36 2 Under floor
Left side of
Left taillight/brake light 14 3
trunk
Behind rear (1)
Rear bumper LF antenna 22 2
bumper
Rear interior LF antenna 5 2 Under rear seat (1)
Rear window defogger connector A Left side of
11 1
(+) rear shelf

manual
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Rear window defogger noise

7 2 Left C-pillar
condenser
Middle of (2)
Rearview camera 15 12
trunk
Right side of
Right back-up light 20 2
trunk
Behind left
Right BSI radar unit 16 6 side of rear (4)
bumper
Behind rear
Right license plate light 25 2
bumper
Right side of
Right rear side marker light 18 2
trunk
Right side of
Right rear turn signal light 19 2
trunk
Right side of
Right taillight/brake light 17 3
trunk
Trunk lid release actuator/trunk lid Middle of
21 3
latch switch trunk
Left engine compartment
Under left side
C303 1 12 wire harness (dashboard
of dash
branch)
Under left side Dashboard wire harness
C401 41 18
of dash (view of driver's side)
(2)
(without
C601 12 20 Under rear seat Right side wire harness
SH-AWD)
(3) (without
C601 12 13 Under rear seat Right side wire harness
SH-AWD)
Middle of (4)
C603 (junction connector) 23 12
trunk
Left rear door wire
C771 39 13 Left B-pillar
harness
Under driver's Body ground, via left
G601 40
seat side wire harness
Body ground, via left
G602 38 Under rear seat
side wire harness
Left side of Body ground, via left
G603 29
rear side wire harness
(1) With keyless access system
(2) With navigation
(3) Without navigation
(4) With BSI

manual
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Fig. 16: Identifying Left Side Wire Harness And Connectors (Without SH-AWD)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

LEFT SIDE WIRE HARNESS (WITH SH-AWD)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Left side of
Condenser (for rear window defogger) 32 2
trunk
Driver's door switch 4 1 Left B-pillar
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side
connector D (see FUSE TO 3 16
of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side
connector E (see FUSE TO 2 20
of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )

manual
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Left side of (3)

BSI control unit 35 16
trunk
Left side of
Fuel fill door opener solenoid 34 2
trunk
Under left side
Fuel pump/fuel gauge sending unit 6 4
of floor
Glass antenna coil connector A 8 1 Left C-pillar
Glass antenna coil connector B 9 1 Left C-pillar
Behind rear
Keyless buzzer 25 2
bumper
Left side of
Left back-up light 28 2
trunk
Behind left side (3)
Left BSI radar unit 33 6
of rear bumper
Behind rear
Left license plate light 27 2
bumper
Left rear door switch 5 1 Left C-pillar
Left side of
Left rear side marker light 31 2
trunk
Middle of rear
Left rear speaker 14 2
shelf
Left rear TPMS initiator 37 3 Under floor
Left side of
Left rear turn signal light 29 2
trunk
Left rear wheel speed sensor 36 2 Under floor
Left side of
Left taillight/brake light 15 3
trunk
Behind rear (1)
Rear bumper LF antenna 23 2
bumper
Rear interior LF antenna 7 2 Under rear seat (1)
Left side of rear
Rear window defogger connector A (+) 13 1
shelf
Left side of
Rear window defogger noise condenser 32 2
trunk
Rearview camera 16 12 Middle of trunk (2)
Right side of
Right back-up light 21 2
trunk
Behind left side (3)
Right BSI radar unit 17 6
of rear bumper
Behind rear
Right license plate light 26 2
bumper
Right side of
Right rear side marker light 19 2
trunk
Right rear turn signal light 20 2 Right side of
manual
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trunk
Right side of
Right taillight/brake light 18 3
trunk
Under right side
Secondary fuel gauge sending unit 10 4
of floor
Trunk lid release actuator/trunk lid latch
22 3 Middle of trunk
switch
Left engine compartment
Under left side
C303 1 12 wire harness (Dashboard
of dash
branch)
Under left side Dashboard wire harness
C401 41 18
of dash (View of driver's side)
Right side wire harness
C601 12 20 Under rear seat
(With SH-AWD)
Right side wire harness
C602 11 2 Under rear seat
(With SH-AWD)
C603 (junction connector) 24 12 Middle of trunk (3)
C771 39 13 Left B-pillar Left rear door wire harness
Under driver's Body ground, via left side
G601 40
seat wire harness
Body ground, via left side
G602 38 Under rear seat
wire harness
Body ground, via left side
G603 30 Left side of rear
wire harness
(1) With keyless access system
(2) With navigation
(3) With BSI

manual
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Fig. 17: Identifying Left Side Wire Harness And Connectors (With SH-AWD)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

SRS FLOOR WIRE HARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Driver's seat belt
10 4 Left B-pillar
tensioner
Driver's side airbag
13 2 Under driver's seat
inflator
Front passenger's seat
3 4 Right B-pillar
belt tensioner
Front passenger's side Under front
18 2
airbag inflator passenger's seat

Left side curtain airbag 8 2 Left C-pillar

manual
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inflator
Left side impact sensor
11 4 Left B-pillar
(first)
Left side impact sensor
9 2 Left C-pillar
(second)
Under rear seat
Rear safing sensor 7 2
cushion
Right side curtain airbag
6 2 Right C-pillar
inflator
Right side impact sensor
2 4 Right B-pillar
(first)
Right side impact sensor
5 2 Right C-pillar
(second)
Under middle of
SRS unit connector B 16 39
dash
Under center Dashboard wire harness (view of (1)
C404 4 18
console middle to passenger's side)
Under center Dashboard wire harness (view of (2)
C404 4 23
console middle to passenger's side)
Under center Dashboard wire harness (view of
C404 15 18 M/T
console middle to passenger's side)
Driver's seat wire harness
C701 14 23 Under driver's seat With seat ventilation
Without seat ventilation
Under front
C702 17 18 Front passenger's seat wire harness
passenger's seat
Body ground, via SRS floor wire
G701 12 Under driver's seat
harness
Under front Body ground, via SRS floor wire
G702 1
passenger's seat harness
(1) A/T without seat ventilation
(2) A/T with seat ventilation

manual
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Fig. 18: Identifying SRS Floor Wire Harness And Connectors

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

RIGHT SIDE WIRE HARNESS (WITHOUT SH-AWD)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Electrical compass unit 3 6 Under rear shelf (1)
Front passenger's door switch 10 1 Right B-pillar
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
Under right side
connector G (see FUSE TO 15 16
of dash
COMPONENTS INDEX )

manual
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Rear shelf LF antenna 1 2 Under rear shelf (2)

Right rear door switch 8 1 Right C-pillar
Right rear speaker 5 2 Under rear shelf
Under right side
Right rear TPMS initiator 17 3
of floor
Under right side
Right rear wheel speed sensor 18 2
of floor
Right side of
Stereo amplifier connector A 20 18
trunk
Right side of (3)
Stereo amplifier connector B 19 28
trunk
Right side of (1)
Stereo amplifier connector B 19 20
trunk
Subwoofer 4 2 Under rear shelf
Trunk light 2 2 Under rear shelf
Dashboard wire harness
Under right side
C410 11 8 (view of middle to
of dash
passenger's side)
Dashboard wire harness
Under right side
C411 12 12 (view of middle to
of dash
passenger's side)
Under right side
C509 13 28 Audio wire harness
of dash
Under right side (3)
C510 14 12 Audio wire harness
of dash
Left side wire harness (3)
C601 7 20 Under rear seat
(without SH-AWD)
Left side wire harness (1)
C601 7 13 Under rear seat
(without SH-AWD)
Right rear door wire
C781 9 13 Right B-pillar
harness
Under front Body ground, via right
G651 16
passenger's seat side wire harness
Right side of Body ground, via right
G653 21
rear side wire harness
(1) Without navigation
(2) With keyless access system
(3) With navigation

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GROUND WIRE (WITHOUT SH-AWD)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Rear window defogger Right C-
6 1
connector B (-) pillar
manual
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Right C- Body ground, via rear window

G801 22
pillar defogger ground

Fig. 19: Identifying Rear Window Defogger Ground Wire And Connectors (Without SH-AWD)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

RIGHT SIDE WIRE HARNESS (WITH SH-AWD)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Electrical compass unit 32 6 Under rear shelf (1)
Under right side
EVAP canister vent shut valve 30 2
of floor
Front passenger's door switch 14 1 Right B-pillar
Under right side
Fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor 23 3
of floor
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
manual
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connector H (see FUSE TO Under right side

18 38
COMPONENTS INDEX ) of dash
Rear shelf LF antenna 1 2 Under rear shelf (2)
Right rear door switch 12 1 Right C-pillar
Right rear speaker 4 2 Under rear shelf
Under right side
Right rear TPMS initiator 22 3
of floor
Under right side
Right rear wheel speed sensor 24 2
of floor
SH-AWD control unit connector A 8 20 Under rear seat
SH-AWD control unit connector B 9 8 Under rear seat
SH-AWD relay 10 4 Under rear seat
Right side of
Stereo amplifier connector A 26 18
trunk
Right side of (3)
Stereo amplifier connector B 25 28
trunk
Right side of (1)
Stereo amplifier connector B 25 20
trunk
Subwoofer 3 2 Under rear shelf
Trunk light 2 2 Under rear shelf
Dashboard wire harness
Under right side
C410 15 8 (view of middle to
of dash
passenger's side)
Dashboard wire harness
Under right side
C411 19 12 (view of middle to
of dash
passenger's side)
Under right side
C509 16 28 Audio wire harness
of dash
Under right side (3)
C510 17 12 Audio wire harness
of dash
Left side wire harness
C601 5 20 Under rear seat
(with SH-AWD)
Left side wire harness
C602 6 2 Under rear seat
(with SH-AWD)
C651 (junction connector) 11 12 Right C-pillar
Under right side Rear differential
C652 27 6
of floor subharness
Under right side Rear differential
C653 28 6
of floor subharness
Right rear door wire
C781 13 13 Right B-pillar
harness
Under front Body ground, via right
G651 20
passenger's seat side wire harness
G652 21 Right C-pillar Body ground, via right
manual
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side wire harness

Right side of Body ground, via right
G653 29
rear side wire harness
(1) Without navigation
(2) With keyless access system
(3) With navigation

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GROUND WIRE (WITH SH-AWD)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Rear window defogger Right C-
7 1
connector B (-) pillar
Right C- Body ground, via rear window
G801 31
pillar defogger ground

manual
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Fig. 20: Identifying Rear Window Defogger Ground Wire And Connectors (With SH-AWD)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

ROOF WIRE HARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Automatic dimming inside
1 7 Front of roof
mirror
Driver's vanity mirror light 7 2 Left front of roof
Front passenger's vanity
2 2 Right front of roof
mirror light
HFL-navigation microphone 6 7 Front of roof (1)
Left tweeter 12 2 Front of roof
Moon roof switch 5 7 Front of roof
Roof console 3 20 Front of roof
Under left side of Dashboard wire harness (view of
C402 11 23
dash driver's side)
C451 4 23 Middle of roof Moonroof subharness
(1) With navigation

MOONROOF SUBHARNESS
Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
High mount brake light 9 2 Rear of roof
Moonroof control unit/motor 10 14 Rear of roof
Rear individual map light 8 10 Rear of roof
C451 4 23 Middle of roof Roof wire harness

manual
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Fig. 21: Identifying Roof Wire Harness, Moonroof Subharness And Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

DRIVER'S DOOR WIRE HARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Left BSI alert indicator 8 2 Driver's door (1)
Driver's door lock actuator/knob
18 10 Driver's door
switch/key cylinder switch
Driver's door outer handle/lock (2)
1 8 Driver's door
switch/touch sensor/LF antenna
Driver's power window motor 16 6 Driver's door
Left front speaker 15 2 Driver's door
Left power mirror 9 16 Driver's door
Under left side Dashboard wire harness
C751 12 23
of dash (view of driver's side)
Under left side Dashboard wire harness
C752 13 12
of dash (view of driver's side)
C753 6 20 Driver's door Driver's door subharness
C754 7 20 Driver's door Driver's door subharness
C755 (junction connector) 10 12 Driver's door
(1) With BSI

manual
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(2) With keyless access system

DRIVER'S DOOR SUBHARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Driver's
Driver's door courtesy light 17 2
door
Driver's
Driving position memory switch 3 7
door
Driver's
Power mirror control unit 11 24
door
Driver's
Power mirror switch 5 13
door
Power window master switch (door multiplex Driver's
2 37
control unit) door
Driver's
Trunk lid opener/fuel fill door opener switch 14 6
door
Driver's Driver's door wire
C753 6 20
door harness
Driver's Driver's door wire
C754 7 20
door harness
Driver's
C756 (junction connector) 4 12
door

manual
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Fig. 22: Identifying Driver's Door Wire Harness, Driver's Door Subharness And Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR WIRE HARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Front
Right BSI alert indicator 2 2 passenger's (1)
door
Front
Front passenger's door courtesy light 7 2 passenger's
door
Front
Front passenger's door lock
6 10 passenger's
actuator/knob switch
door
Front passenger's door outer Front
handle/lock switch/touch sensor/LF 5 8 passenger's (2)
antenna door
Front
Front passenger's power window
8 6 passenger's
motor
door
manual
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Front
Front passenger's power window
4 37 passenger's
switch
door
Front
Right front speaker 9 2 passenger's
door
Front
Right power mirror 1 16 passenger's
door
Under right side Dashboard wire harness (view
C761 10 28
of dash of middle to passenger's side)
Front
C762 (junction connector) 3 12 passenger's
door
(1) With BSI
(2) With keyless access system

Fig. 23: Identifying Front Passenger's Door Wire Harness And Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

LEFT REAR DOOR WIRE HARNESS

manual
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Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes

Left rear door lock actuator/knob switch 1 10 Left rear door
Left rear power window motor 5 2 Left rear door
Left rear power window switch 2 14 Left rear door
Left rear speaker 3 2 Left rear door
Left side wire harness:
C771 4 13 Left B-pillar Without SH-AWD
With SH-AWD

Fig. 24: Identifying Left Rear Door Wire Harness And Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

RIGHT REAR DOOR WIRE HARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Right rear door lock actuator/knob switch 3 10 Right rear door
Right rear power window motor 4 2 Right rear door
Right rear power window switch 2 14 Right rear door
Right rear speaker 1 2 Right rear door

Right side wire harness:

manual
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Without SH-AWD
C781 5 13 Right B-pillar
With SH-AWD

Fig. 25: Identifying Right Rear Door Wire Harness And Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

DRIVER'S SEAT WIRE HARNESS (WITH SEAT VENTILATION)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Right side of driver's
Driver's lumbar support motor 16 2
seat-back
Driver's power lumbar support switch 4 5 Left side of driver's seat
Driver's power seat adjustment switch 7 12 Left side of driver's seat
Driver's seat belt buckle switch 11 2 Under driver's seat
Driver's seat cushion heater 8 3 Under driver's seat
Driver's seat front up-down
15 5 Under driver's seat
motor/position sensor
Driver's seat heater relay (high) 14 4 Under driver's seat
Driver's seat heater relay (low) 13 5 Under driver's seat
Driver's seat position sensor 3 2 Under driver's seat
Driver's seat rear up-down 6 5 Under driver's seat
manual
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motor/position sensor
Driver's seat recline motor/position Left side of driver's seat-
2 5
sensor back
Driver's seat slide motor/position sensor 5 5 Under driver's seat
Right side of driver's
Driver's seat-back heater 1 2
seat-back
Power seat control unit connector A 9 18 Under driver's seat
Power seat control unit connector B 12 40 Under driver's seat
SRS floor wire
C701 10 23 Under driver's seat
harness

Fig. 26: Identifying Driver's Seat Wire Harness And Connectors (With Seat Ventilation)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

DRIVER'S SEAT WIRE HARNESS (WITHOUT SEAT VENTILATION)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Driver's seat rear up-down motor/position
manual
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sensor 4 5 Driver's seat

Right side of seat-
Driver's power lumbar support motor 16 2
back
Left side of driver's
Driver's power lumbar support switch 5 5
seat
Left side of driver's
Driver's power seat adjustment switch 6 12
seat
Driver's seat back heater 1 2 Driver's seat
Driver's seat belt buckle switch 12 2 Driver's seat
Driver's seat cushion heater 11 3 Driver's seat
Driver's seat front up-down motor/position
15 5 Driver's seat
sensor
Driver's seat heater relay (high) 14 4 Driver's seat
Driver's seat heater relay (low) 13 5 Driver's seat
Driver's seat position sensor 3 2 Driver's seat
Driver's seat recline motor/position sensor 2 5 Bottom of seat back
Driver's seat slide motor/position sensor 9 5 Driver's seat
Power seat control unit connector A 8 18 Under driver's seat
Power seat control unit connector B 10 40 Under driver's seat
SRS floor wire
C701 7 23 Under driver's seat
harness

manual
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Fig. 27: Identifying Driver's Seat Wire Harness And Connectors (Without Seat Ventilation)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT WIRE HARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Front passenger's power seat Right side of front passenger's
11 12
adjustment switch seat
Front passenger's seat belt buckle
5 2 Under front passenger's seat
switch
Front passenger's seat cushion
3 3 Under front passenger's seat *1
blower motor
Front passenger's seat cushion
9 4 Under front passenger's seat
heater
Front passenger's seat front up-
2 2 Under front passenger's seat
down motor
manual
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Front passenger's seat heater relay

7 4 Under front passenger's seat *2
(high)
Front passenger's seat heater replay
8 5 Under front passenger's seat *2
(low)
Front passenger's seat rear up-
13 2 Under front passenger's seat
down motor
Front passenger's seat recline Right side of front passenger's
14 2
motor seat-back
Front passenger's seat slide motor 10 5 Under front passenger's seat
Front passenger's weight sensor
4 2 Under front passenger's seat
(inner side)
Front passenger's weight sensor
12 3 Under front passenger's seat
(outer side)
Front passenger's seat-back blower Right side of front passenger's
15 3 *1
motor seat-back
Left side of front passenger's
ODS unit 1 18
seat-back
SRS floor wire
C702 6 18 Under front passenger's seat
harness

manual
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Fig. 28: Identifying Front Passenger's Seat Wire Harness And Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

CABLE REEL SUBHARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Audio remote switch, HFL-navigation voice control Steering
1 12
switch wheel
Steering
Cable reel connector C 3 20
wheel
Cruise control combination Steering
6 12
switch/select/reset/information switch wheel
Steering
Paddle shifter + (upshift switch) 5 4 A/T
wheel
Steering
Paddle shifter - (downshift switch) 2 4 A/T
wheel
Steering
manual
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Horn switch 7 1 wheel

Steering Steering
T9 4
wheel wheel

Fig. 29: Identifying Cable Reel Subharness And Connectors

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

A/C WIRE HARNESS

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Under right side
Blower motor 7 2
of dash
Climate control unit Under right side
12 32
connector A of dash
Climate control unit Under right side
11 24
connector B of dash
Climate control unit Under right side
9 20
connector C of dash
Driver's air mix control Under middle of
15 7
motor dash
Driver's mode control Under middle of
16 7
motor dash

manual
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Evaporator temperature Under middle of

17 2
sensor dash
Passenger's footwell Under right side
8 2
light of dash
Passenger's air mix Under middle of
13 7
control motor dash
Passenger's mode control Under middle of
5 7
motor dash
Under middle of
Power transistor 3 5
dash
Recirculation control Under middle of
4 7
motor dash
Under right side
C205 6 2 Right engine compartment wire harness
of dash
Under middle of Left engine compartment wire harness
C301 1 2
dash (dashboard branch)
Under middle of Left engine compartment wire harness
C302 2 2
dash (dashboard branch)
Under middle of Dashboard wire harness (view of middle
C403 14 20
dash to passenger's side)
Under middle of
C501 10 20 Audio wire harness
dash

manual
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Fig. 30: Identifying A/C Wire Harness And Connectors

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

EPS SUBHARNESS
Connector or
Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Terminal
Middle of engine
EPS motor 8 3
compartment
EPS motor angle Middle of engine
3 6
sensor compartment
Middle of engine
Torque sensor 4 3
compartment
Right of engine Right engine compartment wire
C202 1 3
compartment harness
Right of engine Right engine compartment wire
C203 2 12
compartment harness
T6 5 Middle of engine Steering gearbox compartment
T7 6 Middle of engine Steering gearbox compartment
T8 7 Middle of engine Steering gearbox compartment

manual
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Fig. 31: Identifying EPS Subharness And Connectors

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUBHARNESS (WITH SH-AWD)

Connector or Terminal Ref Cavities Location Connects to Notes
Rear
Differential fluid temperature sensor 6 2
differential
Left clutch electromagnetic Rear
1 4
coil/search coil differential
Right clutch electromagnetic Rear
3 4
coil/search coil differential
Rear Right side wire harness (with
C652 5 6
differential SH-AWD)
Rear Right side wire harness (with
C653 4 6
differential SH-AWD)
Rear
T10 2
differential

manual
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Fig. 32: Identifying Rear Differential Subharness And Connectors (With SH-AWD)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

manual
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