Power Tailgate Outside Beeper Test/Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear bumper (see REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the power tailgate beeper (B), then remove the beeper.

Fig 1: Identifying 2P Connector & Power Tailgate Beeper
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Test the beeper by connecting battery power to terminal No. 1 and ground to terminal No. 2. The beeper should sound.
If the beeper does not sound, replace it.