Page 1105 of 1413
Charging
Only use service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner svstsm.
CAUTION: Exporuro to rir conditionor .etrigorant and
lubric8nt yapor or misl can irritats cyos, no36 and
throlt. Avoid broathing tho lir conditionor rofrig6rant
lnd lubricant vlpor or mbt,
It accidental system discha.ge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service. Additional health and
safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant
and lubricant manufactures.
Rofrigerant capacity: f00:3n g (24.7:l,oz)
CAUTION: Do not ovorchlrgo thc syrtem; tho compr6s-
sor will be damagad.
Connect a R-134a refrigerant Recove.y/Recycling/
Charging System to the car, as shown, following the
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
R.cov.rylRccacling/Ch.rging Syrtom
22-39
Page 1106 of 1413

A/C System Service
Leak Test
Only use service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposura to air condition ratrigerant and
lubaicant vapor or mist can irritato oyes. nose and
throat. Avoid br€athing tho sir conditionsr reftigolant
and lubricant vapor or mist.
lf accidental svstem discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
comoressed air.
@ some mixturos ot air and R'13'la have
b.6n shown to b€ combustible at glsvated pressur€s
and can result in firo or sxplo3ion causing iniury or
proporty damage. Ngvar uso compress€d tir to pro33ure
tost R-134a $rvics oquipmont or vohicl€ air Gonditionsr
systcms.
Additional health and satetY information may be ob-
tained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufactures'
1. Connect a R-134a retrigerant Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System to the car. as shown, following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: Be sure to install the same amount of new
refrigerant oil back into the A/C system before
chargtng.
2. Open high pressure valve to charge the system to
about 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm' , 14 psi), then close the
supply valve.
3. Check the system for leaks using a R-134a refriger-
ant leak detector with an accuracy of '!4 g {0.5 oz)
per year or better.
4. lf you find leaks that require the system to be
opened (to repair or replace houses, fittings, etc.),
recover the system according to the Recover
Procedure on page 22-22.
5. Aiter checking and repairing leaks, the system must
be evacuated (see System Evacuation gn page 22-
38).
Rocov.ry/R.cycling/Ch.tging Sy3tcm
LOW PRESSURESIDE
HIGHSIDE
22-40
Page 1107 of 1413

Electrical
Special Tools
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ................................ 23-3Five-stop Tloubleshooting ..............,...-..-... Z3-sSchematic Symbols ................................_. 23-6wire Color Cod€s ..................................... 23-6Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment .........,............ ... --. 23-7Dsshboard and Door ..,,......................... 23-gDashboard and Floor ............................. 23-t OOuaner Panel .....-.....23-12Connector ldentification and WireHarness Routing ........ 23-i 3
Index to Circuits and Systems
Airbag ............... ...-..-... 2g-26sAir Conditioning ....,.. Section 2lAltelnator ......_.............. 23-99Anti-lock Brake Systsm (ABS) Section 19Automatic Transmission Section 14Battery .............. .......... 23-66Chafging System ........... 23-98rCigalstte Lighter .....................-...-......-..-.. Z3-2O4Cfock ................. ..........23-197rcruise Controf .......--..-... 23-242Distributor .................... 23-87Fan Controls ................. 23-1ogFuel and Emissions ... Section 1i*Fuses
Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ................... 23-48Undor-hood ABS Fuse/Retay Box ............ 23-51Under-hood Fuse/Relay Box,.................. 23-52rGauges
Engine Coolant Temperature {ECT)Gauge ................ ..23-126Fuef cauge ............... 2g-123'Gauge Assembly ....--.23-113Speedometer .....-...,,. 23-114Tachometer .....,.....-.. 23-114Ground Distribution ........ 23-60Heater ,,,........,.... ..... Section 2lrHorn ................. ........... 23-199*fgnition Switch ............. 23-70fgnition Syst6m .......-..-.. 23-A7lgnition Timing .............. 23-89Indicator Lights"A/T Gear Position .............. ................... 23-1 32B1ak6 System ...,..,..-.23-127Engine Oil Pressura .............................. _ 23-1 51Low Fuel ............ ......23-125Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL} ...,,. Section I l
tfnteglated Control Unit ...29-144*lnterlock System ...................................... 23-1 3gLights, Exteriol
Back-up Lights ........... 23-179Brake Lights .............. 23-t8ltDaytime Running Lights {Csnada} ........... 23-156Front Palking Lights ............................. 23-1 65Flont Side Marker Lights ....................... 23-165Front Turn Signal Lights ........................ 23-1 65*Hazard Warning Lights .........................- 2g-1A4Headlights ................. 23-t6tLicense Plate Lights .............................. 23-1 69Taillights(Harchback) .......... 23-166
{Sedan) .............. .. 23-167Lights. Inteliol
Cargo Area Light {Hatchback) ...... -.. -.. -... 23-177Ceifing Light ........-..-.23-175
Dash Lights Blightness Controt .............. 23-t70Glove Box Lighr ................................... 23-1 69Spotfighr ............ ....-.23-174Trunk Light (Sedanl ............... .............. - 23.-177*Lighting Sysrem .......-.-... 23-152:Moonroof ,,.,.......,..,,,,,.-.23-211PGM-FI Systom ........ S€crion 11Power Distribution .,.-..--..23-54Power Door Locks .............,,..................... 23-233Power Mirors ..,..,....-...- 23-216Power Relays ...........,..... 23-68Power Windows ............ 29-222*Rear Window Defogger ........,... ..........,..... - 23-20,6Reminder Systems
Key-in Remindel System ....,.............,.... 23-1 50Lights-on Reminder System ................... 23-l 5f*Maintenance Reminder system ..,,.... -.. - -. 23-.1 2gSeat Belt Reminder System ..................- 23-125*Side Markel/Turn Signal/Hazard
Ffasher System .,..,..-.23.-1A4Spark Pfugs .........-...-..... 23-97Starting System ....,,.....-. 23-73*Stereo Sound System ...,.......................,,.. 23-l gg
Supplemental Restraint System {SRS} ......... 23-265Vehicfe Speed Sensor {VSS) .............--..-.... 23-122*Wiper/Washer Systom ...............--.........-..- Zg-254
rRead SRS pi€cautions on Page 23-271 betore workingin these areas.
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Page 1108 of 1413
Special Tools
Rel. No. I Tool NumbolDescriptionOty. I Pago R6toronce
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07HAZ-SG00400
07JAA-001000c
07JGG-001010A
07LAZ-S140300
oTLAZ-S140400
oTMAZ-S100500
oTMAZ-SP00500
oTNAC-SR20100
oTPAZ-0010100
Deployment Tool
Antenna Nut Wrench
Belt Tension Gauge
Test Harness C
Test Harness D
Test Harness A
Test Harness B
Fuel Sender wrench
SCS Short Connecto.
23-300
23-195
23-108
23-201 ,248,285
23-247
23-241
23-244
23-124
23-89
lncluded in SRS Tool Set oTHAz-SGoOooA
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Page 1109 of 1413

Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions
Before Troubloshooting
a Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
DOX.
a Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and
clean and tight connections.a Check the alternator belt tension.
CAUTION:
a Do not quick-charg€ a battery unless the batteryground cabla has be€n disconnoctsd. oth€rwisoyou will damage the alternator diodss.a Do not att6mpt to crank the engine with the bat-tery ground cable loosely connectsd or you will se-vorsly damag€ tho widng.
a The original radio has a codod thatt plotection ci.-cuit. Be sul€ to got tho customor's code numbet
before- disconnecting th€ battery.- lomoving tho No. 32 (7.5 Al tuso f.om the
under-hood tuse/lelay box.- removing tho radio.
Aflor s€lvic€. reconn€ct powet to tho radio and
turn it on. Whon the word "CODE" is displayed,
€nt€l the customer'E s-digit codo to .astore ladio
operation.
Handling Connectors
a Make sure the connectors are clean and have no loose
wire terminals.
a Make sure multiple cavity connectots are packed withgrease (except watertight connectors).a All connectors have push-down release type locks.
LOCKII{G TAA
LOCKING TAB
a Some connectors have a clio on their side used to at-
tach them to a mount bracket on the body or on
another component. This clip has a pull type lock.
a Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected
unless you first release the lock and remove the con-
nector from its bracket.
LOCKINGPAWL ONOTHERHALF OFPull toorsengageCONNECTORBRACKET
23-3
a Never try to disconnect connectors by pulling on thei.
wires; pull on the connector halves instead.
a Always reinstall plastic covers.
Belore connecting connectors, make sure the lermi-
nals are in Dlace and not bent.
a Check tor loose retainer and rubber seals.
RETAINER
a The backs of some connectors are oacked with
grease. Add grease if needed. It the grease is contami-
nated, reDlace it.
(cont'd)
Page 1110 of 1413

Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions (cont'dl
a lnsert the connector all the way and make sure it is
securely locked.
a Position wires so that the open end of the cover taces
down.Facaopon andcown
V
Handling Wir€s and Hamorao8
a Secure wires and wile harnesses to the frame with
their respective wire ties at the designated locations'
a Remove clips carefully; don't damage their locks'
Stip pliers under the clip base and through the hole at an
angle, then squeeze the expansion tabs to release the
clio.
SI'IAP-ANG PLIERS
a After installing harness clips, make su.€ the hatness
doesn't interfe.e with any moving parts.
a Keeo wire hatnesses away from exhaust pipes and
other hot parts, ftom sharp edges of brackets and
holes, and from exposed screws and bolts.
23-4
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Tosting and Ropails
a Do not us€ wires or harness€s with broken insulation.
Replace them or repair them by wrapping th€ break
with electrical tape.
a After installing pans, make sure that no wir€s are
Dinched undsr them.
a When using electrical test €quipment, follow the
manufacturer's instructiona and those dsscribed in
this manual,
a It possible, insert the probe of the toster from the wire
side {except waterproof connector).
a Seat grommets in theil grooves properly.
a Use a probe with a tapered tip.
Refer to the instructions in the Honda Terminsl Kit for
identification and .eplacement o{ connector telminals'
Page 1111 of 1413

Five-step Troubleshooting
1. Verify The Complaint
Turn on all the components in the problem circuit to
verify the customer complaint. Note the symptoms.
Do not begin disassembly or testing until you have
narrowed down the Droblem area.
2. Analyze The Schomatic
Look up the schematic for the problem circuit. De-
termine how the circuit is supposed to work by trac-
ing the current paths from the power leed through
the circuit components to ground. It severalcircuits
fail at the same time, the luse or ground is a likely
cause.
Based on the symptoms and your understanding of
the circuit operation, identity one or more possible
causes of the Droblem.
3. lsolato The Problom By Testing The Circuit
Make circuit tests to check the diagnosis you made
in step 2. Keep in mind that a logical, simple proce-
dure is the key to etticient troubleshooting. Test for
the most likely cause of failure first. T.y to make
tests at points that are easilv accessible.
4. Fix The Problem
Once the specilic problem is identified, make therepair. Be sure to use proper tools and safeproceoures.
5. Mak6 Suro The Circuit Wolks
Turn on all components in the repaired circuit in allmodes to make sure you've fixed the entire problem.
It the problem was a blown Juse, be sure to test allof the circuits on thst tuse. Make sure no newproblems turn up and the original problem does not
recuf.
23-5
Page 1112 of 1413

Troubleshooting
Schematic Symbolsym
BATTERY
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GROIGround terminal
I
,ltDComponont ground
I
FUSECOIL, SOLENOID
H
CIGANETTE LIGHTER
A
t+j
RESISTOR
+
VARIABLE RESISTOR
ilH
THERMISTOR
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tcNtTtol{ swTcH
-1o oF
BULB
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HEATER
H
MOTOR
a
PUMP
0
CIRCUIT BREA(ER
I
T
HORI'
+
DIODE
+
SPEATER, BUZZER
D
Mast
Y
ANTIINNATRA SISTOR lTrl
II
Wire Golor Codes
The tollowing abbreviations are used to identity wire
colors in th€ circuit schematics:
wHT ............ White
YEL .............. Y6llow
BLK .............. Black
BLU .............. Blue
GRN ............. Green
RED.............. Red
ORN ............. Orange
PNK .............. Pink
BRN .............. Brown
GRY ............. Gray
PUR .............. Purple
LT BLU ......... Light Blue
LT GRN ......... Light Gr€en
The wi.e insulation has one color or one color with
another color stripe. The s€cond color is the stripe.
WHT/ALK
,/t,/l./l--
R
RELAY {ln noNormally open relayrmal poritionl
Normally closed relay
*Gt-i- |
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CO'IDENSER
I
T
SWITCH (ln ngrmal position)
Normally open ' Normally closodswitch I switch
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LIGHT EMITTINGDIODE (LEDI
A[,
TT
CONNEInpur
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CONNECTON
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BEED SWITCH
A
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Y
23-6