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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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.
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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'
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Dashboard and Door
CRUISE CONTROL UNIT
PGM-FIMAIN RELAY
STARTER CUT RELAY IMIT)
I wir. colo]s: BLKMHT, BLU/BLK II BLKMHT ANd BLK/RED I
Wirs colors:WHT,GBN/BLK,GRN 6nd BLK
MOONROOF RELAYREAR wlNDOW DEFOGGERFELAY
I Wiro colo6: II BLKA'EL, BLK/GBN, I
I BLUffEL 8nd BLK^^THT I
POWER WINDOWRELAY
IIORN RELAY
J wi.o color3: WHT/GRN, BLx,l
I BLU/GBN, and BLU/RED I
INTEGRATEOCONTROL UNIT
TURN SIGI{AL/HAZARDRELAY UNDEB-OASHFUSE/RELAY 8OX
23-8
Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
How to ldentity ConnoctolS:
ldentification numbers have been assigned to all connectors. The number is preceded by the letter ,,C,, for connecrors,"G" for single ground terminals ot "f" hr single non-ground terminals.
Location
HamessEngino CompartmontDarhboardOthors (Floor, Door,
Trunk, Rootl
Starter cablesT1, T2, and (E
Battery ground cableG1 and O
Engine ground cable AT3
Engine ground cable BT4
G3
Under-hood ABS fuse/relav box cableT5 and (D
Engine wire harnessC101 through C134
Tl Ol and T102
G 101
A/C wire harnessCl 5'l through C156
G151
ABS modulator unit wir€ harnessC161 through C168
Engine companment wire ha.nessC3O'l through C32O
G301
Main wire hatnessC2O1 through C223
G2Ol and G2O2
C4O1 through C449
G401
Rear wire harnessC501 through C536
G501, G502 and G5O3
DashboSrd wire harnessC551 through C569
G551
Driver's door wire harnessC601 through C612
Front passenger's door wire harnessC626 through C634
Left rear door wire harness (Sedan)C651 through C654
Right rear door wire harness (Sedan)C656 through C659
Roof wire harnessC661 through C667
Heater sub-harness AC671 through C677
Heater sub-hatness BC681 through C684
ABS sub-harnessC7O1 through C7O6
G7O1, G702 and G703(Sedan)
Tailgate wire harness (Hatchback)C751 through C756
Spoiler sub-ha.ness (Hatchback)C761 through C763
Rear window defogger ground wire(Hatchback)c77'l
G771
SRS main harnessC8O1 through C8O7
G801
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Msin Wiie Harness (Left branch)
Connector or
Terminal
Numbel ot
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c411
c412
c413
c414
c415
c416
c4'17
c418
c419
c420
c42'l
c423
c424
c425
c426
c427
c42A
c429
c430
c431
c43l
c432
c433
c434
c435
c436
c437
c438
c439
c440
c44'l
c442
c443
c444
c445
c446
c447
c448
c449
26
10
20
20
14
8
4
I
14
20
22
't4
4
2
10
4
7
4
o
7
I
7
22
6
4
7
4
15
to
Center floor
Center floor
Center floor
Under left side ot dash
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under lett side of dash
Under left side ot dash
Under lett side of dash
Under lett side of dash
Under lett side of dash
Under lett side of dash
Under lett side ot dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side ol dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind dashboard lower cover
Behind dashboard lower cover
Behind dashboard lower cover
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under lett side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side ot dash
Behind dashboard lower cover
Behind dashboard lower cover
A/T gear position console light
Shift lock solenoid
A/T gear position switch
Interlock control unit
Daytime running lights control unit
Daytime running lights control unil
Cruise control unit
Junction connector
Transmission control module
(TCM)
Transmission controi module
{TCM)
Rear wire harness (C501)
Rear wire harness {C502)
Engine compartment wire harness
(c301)
Engine compartment wire harness
(c302)
Roof wire harness (C663)
Security system (Option)
SRS main harness (C802)
Clutch interlock switch
Clutch switch (Cruise control)
Dashboard wire harness (C552)
Brake switch (Without cruise
control)
Brake switch (With cruise control)
lgnition switch
Security system (Option)
Combination light switch
Combination light switch
Combination light switch
Combination light switch
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C9131
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C9161
Underdash tuse/relay box (C9'l 7l
Security system (Option)
Security system {Option)
PGM-FI main relay
Starter cut relay
Rear window defoqger relay
Integrated cont.ol unit
Security system {Option)
Horn relay
Dashboard wire harness (C553)
Afi
AiT
Afi
Afi
Canada
Canada
Arf
An
Canada
Canada
M/T
M/T
Atr
Canada
Canada
M/T
Canada
G401Behind left kick panelBody ground, via main wire
harness
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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Roof Wire HanesE
Connector ol
Terminal
Number ot
CavitissLocationConnccts toNotct
c661
c662
LOOJ
c664
LOO5
LOOO
c667
4
4
2
I
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind left kick panel
Left side of dashboa.d
Roof
Roof
Roof
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C918)
Moonroot relay
Main wire harnoss (C425)
Moonroof switch
Moonroof motor
Spotlight
Ceiling light
with
moonroof
with
moonroof
with
moonroof
with
moonroot
with
moonroot
23-40
Hdchback:
Scdrn:
FUSE/RELAY BOX
ROOF WIRE HABNESS
UNDEB.DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
23-41
Fuse Numb€r AmDs Wire CololGomponent ls) or Circuit (s) Prot8cted
130AWHTMoonroof motor
2Not used
37.5 AWHT/REDIntegrated control unit, Ceiling light, Power antenna motor. Data link connec-tor (DLC)
420AYEL/BLKRight rea. power window motor (Sedan)
520AWHT/YELDriver's power window motor
o20AWHT/GRNPower door lock control unit
720AGRNiBLKLelt rear power window motor (Sedan)
I20ABLU/BLKPassenger's power window motor
I10 ARED/BLURight headlight {High beaml
1010 ARED/GRNLeft headlight (High beam). High beam indicato. tight
11Not used
12Not used
137.5 ABLK/YELRear window defogger system, A/C system, ABS control unit, power mrrroractuator
1420AGRN/BLKWiper/washer system, Moonroof relay, Integrated control unii'1510 AYELGauges, Clock, Back-up lights, Maintenance reminder unit
to7.5 AYEL/BLKDaytime running lights control unit (Canadal
1710 AWHT/YELDaytime running lights control unit (Csnada)
7.5 ABLU^tvHTECM, PGM-FI main relay'to10 ARED/BLKDash lights, Parking lights, Taillights, License plate tights
20Not used
2110 ARED/WHTRight headlight (Low beam)
10 ARED/YELLeft headlight (Low beam)
2315 AYEL/REDStereo radio/cassette player, Cigarette lighter
24REOSRS unit
BLK/YELPGM-FI main relay, TCM, Cruise controt unit, VSS, ELO unit IUSA)
2510 APNKSRS unit
2610 AYEL/BLKTurn signal/hazard relay'1 No.
No.
24 115 Al:
24 t2O At:.
81881 engine
B18Cl engine
23-49