1996 HONDA CIVIC moonroof open close

Moonroof
1.
2.
Switch Plate Adjustment (Fully Closed Positionl
3.
4.
5.
Remove the headliner {see page 20-64).
Using the moonroof wrench, close the glass fully.
NOTE: Check the glass fit to the rool panel.
Using an open-end wrench, loosen the switch plate mounting bolts.
Adjust position of the switch plate (switch cam) as shown.
Check the operation of the glass (from tilt-up position to fully closed position, from the fully open position to the fully
closed position) by operating the moonroof switch.
NOTE: Check the glass height (see page 20-51).SWITCH PLATE
GUIDEPLATE
SWITCH CAM
While moving the switch plateplate at the position where thea (a faint click is heard).
INNER CABLE END
little bv little, secure the switchswitch cam contacts the switch
Close the glass fully, and check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not use high-pressure water.
CAELE BRACKET
20-56

Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Roof Wire Harness (Coupe/Hatchback)
Connector ol
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c701
c701
c702
c719
2
6
2
1
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Middle of roof
Front of roof
Main wire harness (C407)
Main wire harness (C407)
Ceiling light
S potlig ht*1: '96 - 98 models*2: '99 - 00 models
Roof Wire Harness (Sedanl
'96 - 98 models'99 - 00 models
*1: '96 - 97 models"2: '98 model*3: '99 00 models
*l:
+2:
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c701
c701
c702
c703
c719
2
1
1
1
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Middle of roof
Middle of roof
Front of roof
Main wire harness (C407)
Main wire harness (C407)
Ceiling light (Power)
Ceiling light (Ground)
Spotlighr
Moonroof Wire Harness {Coupe/Sedan}
Connector or
Terminal
Number ot
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c711
c711
c1't2
c713
c713
c714
c714
c715
c117
c718
c719
2
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
4
1
U nder left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind dashboard lower panel
Left side of dashboard bracketLeft side of dashboard bracket
Left side of dashboard bracket
Left side of dashboard bracket
Left side of steering wheel
Middle of roof
Rear of roof
Rear of roof
Front of roof
Main wire harness (C407)
Main wire harness (C407)
Under-dash tuse/relay box (C910)
Moonroof open relay
Moonroof open relay
Moonroof close relay
Moonroof close relay
Moonroof switch
Ceiling light
Moonroof motor
Moonroof motor (Tilt switch)Sporlight
Optional
23-54

Normally-opsn tYPe:
1. Check for continuity between the terminals
. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and
No. 2 terminals when power and ground are con-
nected to the No. 3 and No 4terminals.
o There should be no continuity between the No 1
and No.2 terminals when power is disconnected'
Terminal
Power iNo.3 - No,4) \
I2
Disconnected
Connectedoo
a
a
a
Power window relaY
Radiator fan relaY
Condenser fan relaY
A/C compressor clutch relaY
Starter cut relay: '98 - 00 models
Horn relay: '98 - 00 models
Five-ierminal type:
1. Check for continuitv between the terminals.
. There should be continuity betlveen the No. 1 and
No. 2 terminals when power and ground are con-
nected to the No. 3 and No 5terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No 2 and
No. 4 terminals when power is disconnected'
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Moonroof open relay: '96 - 97 models
Moonroof close relay: '96 - 97 models
(cont'd)
23-87
Terminal
Power (No. 3 - No. 5)\
4
Disconnectedo--o
Connectedo--o

Power Relays
Relay Test (cont'd)
Five-terminsl type:
l. Check for continuity between the terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No. 1and No, 2 terminals when power and ground areconnected to the No. 5 and No. 3 terminals.o There should be continuity between the No. 1and No. 4 terminals when power is disconnected.
. Moonroof open relay: '98-00models
. Moonroof close relay: '98 - 00 mooets
Terminal
P"*"r{ltl"5-N".3)-\14
Disco n n ectedo----o
Connectedo-----o
23-88

Interior Lights
Circuit Diagram (With Spotlights)
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23-144
UNDEB HOOD FUSEi RELAY BOX
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Moonroof
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Component Location Index
MOONBOOF SWITCHTest, page 23-236
. MOONROOF CLOSE RELAYlwire colors: WHT. GRN/YEL, lIGRN/oBN, BLK, and GRN/REDITest, page 23 87, 88. MOONROOF OPEN RELAY
f wire colors: WHT, cRN/RED,l
IGBN/ORN, BLK and YEL lTest, page 23'87, 88
MOONROOF MOTORTest, page 23-236
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23-235

Moonroof
Circuit Diagram
JNDEB.FOOD FUSE qELAY BOX
*1 96 97 modes:+2 r '98-00 models
OPEN/CLOSE SWITCHI.ourrE lhe lifino ooglalron{T[!b - F! ycto6ed)A and C lerminals are connecled.. ourno lhe sldno o$ralron(Fully?osed *: Futly op€n)A and Blermrnals are connecled.
TILT/CLOSE SWITCHI. Durinq lhe lihina oDeralion[Ir]t uir - Fillyc osed)D and F terninaliare conned€d.. Durino lhe slidrno oDoratonlFulv dossd --: Fllv ooenl0 anil E lemnals are (inhecied.
IGNITION SWTCH
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MOONFOOF SWITCH
23-236

Funstion Test
CAUTION: Bo careful not to damago the moonroof switch
or ths driv6r's dashboard lowsr cover when prying the
3witch out.
NOTE: Check the No. 51 (20 Al fuse in the under-hood
tuse/relay box and No.24 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box, before testing.
1. Prv the switch out of the driver's dashboard lower
cover.
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Wire side of female terminals
2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the switch
4P CONNECTOR
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23-237
Connect the No. 1 (YELI terminal to body ground
with a jumper wire, then turn the ignition switch ON
(ll). The moonroof should open.
. lf the moonroot opens, check the switch.
. lf the moonroot does not open, check for:
- an open in the YEL wire.
- faulty moonroof open relay.
- faulty moonroof close relay,
- poor ground (G401, G402).- fa u lty open/close switch.
Connect the No. 3 (YELnED) terminal to body ground
with a jumper wire. then turn the ignition switch ON
(ll). The moonroof should close.
. lf the moonroof closes. check the switch.
. lf the moonrool does not close, check for:
- an open in the YEURED or GRN/RED wire'
- faulty moonroof close relaY.
- faulty moonroot oPen relaY.
- faulty tilvclose switch.
Connect the No. 2 (BLU) terminal to body ground with
a jumper wire, then turn the ignition switch oN (ll).
The moonroof should tilt up.
. lf the moonroof tilts up, checkthe switch.
. lf the moonroof does nottilt up, checkfor:
- an open in the BLU wire.
- taulty tilvclose switch
Connect the No. 3 (YEURED) terminal to bodY ground
with a jumper wire, then turn the ignition switch ON
(ll), The moonroof should tilt down.
lf the moonroof does not tilt down, the open/close
relay must be taulty.
Check for continuity to body ground on the No. 4
{BLK}terminal.
There should be continuity.
. lf there is continuity, check the switch
. lf there is no continuity, check for:
- an open in the BLK wire
- poor ground (G401, G402).
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