Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

DTC Troubleshooting: B1389 (5D)

DTC Troubleshooting: B1389

DTC B1389:  Power Tailgate Clutch Malfunction


1.Clear the DTCs by selecting the DTCs MENU (DTCs) from the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

2.Open the tailgate fully, then close the tailgate fully with the transmitter or the power tailgate inner switch.

3.Check the DTCs by selecting the DTCs MENU (DTCs) from the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

Is DTC B1389 indicated?


YES - Go to 4.


NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.n


4.Cycle the ignition switch to OFF, and Open the tailgate fully, then disconnect power tailgate control unit connector C (4P).

5.Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals of power tailgate control unit connector C (4P) and body ground.

SEA3EM0K772000Y1389FAAD01POWER TAILGATE CONTROL
UNIT CONNECTOR C (4P)
Wire side of female terminalsBRN/BLKRED/GRN

Is there continuity?


YES - Repair a short in the BRN/BLK (CLU+) on the RED/GRN (CLU-) wire, or faulty power tailgate clutch; replace the power tailgate drive unit.n


NO - Faulty power tailgate control unit; replace it.n