DTC Troubleshooting: B1384

DTC B1384:  Half Latch Switch Signal Error


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

2.Open the tailgate fully with the tailgate outer handle, then close it fully with manual operation.

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

Is DTC B1384 indicated?


YES - Go to 4.


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


4.Open the tailgate fully with the tailgate outer handle.

5.Cycle the ignition switch to OFF, and by using the screwdriver, close the latch in the tailgate.

6.Disconnect 12P connector from the tailgate closer unit.

7.Check for continuity between the No. 6 and No. 9 terminals of the tailgate closer unit 12P connector.

Is there continuity?


YES - Faulty half latch switch; replace the tailgate closer unit.n


NO - Go to 8.


8.Reconnect the 12P connector to the tailgate closer unit.

9.Disconnect connector A (26P) from power tailgate control unit.

10.Check for continuity between the No. 20 terminal of power tailgate control unit connector A (26P) and body ground.

Is there continuity?


YES - Go to 15.


NO - Go to 11.


11.Rotate the emergency lever inside of the tailgate, release from the half latch position.

12.Check for continuity between the No. 20 and No. 14 terminals of power tailgate control unit connector A (26P).

Is there continuity?


YES - Faulty power tailgate control unit; replace it.n


NO - Go to 13.

13.Disconnect 12P connector from the tailgate closer unit.

14.Check for continuity between the No. 6 and No. 9 terminals of the tailgate closer unit 12P connector.

Is there continuity?


YES - Repair an open in the BLU/RED (HALF) wire between the No. 20 terminal of power tailgate control unit connector A (26P) and the No. 6 terminal of the tailgate closer unit 12P connector.n


NO - Faulty half latch switch, or an open circuit for HALF line in the tailgate closer unit; replace it.n


15.Disconnect 12P connector from the tailgate closer unit.

16.Check for continuity between the No. 6 terminal of the tailgate closer unit 12P connector and body ground.

Is there continuity?


YES - Repair a short in the BLU/RED (HALF) wire between the No. 20 terminal of power tailgate control unit connector A (26P) and the No. 6 terminal of the tailgate closer unit 12P connector.n


NO - A short circuit for HALF line in the tailgate closer unit; replace it.n