1996 HONDA CIVIC Automatic

Power Door Locks
Transmitter Test
NOTE:
. lf the doors unlock or lock with the transmitter, but
the LED on the transmitter does not come on, the
LED is faulty; replace the transmitter.
. lf any door is open, you cannot lock or unlock the
door with the transmitter.
. lf you unlocked the doors with thetransmitter, but do
not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the
doors relock automatically.
. The doors do not lock or unlock with the transmitter
if the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch.
1. Using a keyless entry checker (07MAJ - SP003001:
. Place the transmitter on the keyless entry check-
er, and press the transmitter button.
- lf the indicator light does not come on, check
for:- a dead or low batterv- Faulty transmitter- lf the ray indicator light comes on, the trans-
mitter is OK.
KEYLESS ENTRY CHECKER
INDICATOR LIGHT
TRANSMITTER
NOTE: After a transmitter battery has been
replaced, aim the transmitter at the receiver, and
press the transmitter button six times,
Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock
actuators when vou press the si)dh time.
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Preca utions/Procedures
Spring-loaded Lock Connector
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve towardthe stop while holding the opposite half of the connecror.Then pull the connector halves apart.
NOTE: Be sure to pull
connector half.
on the sleeve and not on the
SPRING-LOADEOSLEEVE
Do not pull on thishalf of the connector.
Connecting
1. Hold the pawl-side connector half, and press on theback of the sleeve-side connector half in the directionshown. As the two connector halves are pressed
together, the sleeve is pushed back by the pawl.
NOTE: Do not touch the sleeve.
When the connector halves are completely connected,the pawl is released, and the spring-loaded sleevelocks the connector.SPRING.LOADEDSLEEVE
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Spring-loaded Lock Connector with
Built-in Short Contact
The driver's ajrbag (and front passenger,s) airbag has(have) a spring-loaded lock connector with a builr-inshort contact. When this connector is disconnected, thepower terminal and the ground terminal in the airbaaconnector are automatically shoned.
Connector halves disconnected:
SHORT CONTACT
Conneqtor halves connected:
GROUND TERMINAL
CABLE REEL CONNECTOR
GROUND TERMINAL

Airbag
)Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed' the
airbag assemblies and the SRS unit must be replaced'
!!!@ Store a removed airbag with the pad sur'
iFup. rr trt" airbag is improperly stored face down'
accidental deployment could propel the unit with
enough force to cause serious iniury'
CAUTION:
. Always disconnsct lhe airbag conn€ctor(s) when the
harness is disconnected.
. Do not disassemble or tamper with the ailbag'
NOTE:
. Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle'
When repairing, use only new SRS parts'
o Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it Do
not insiall an airbag that shows signs oI being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents' cracks
or deformation.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable' then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery' and wait at
least three minutes
2. Disconnect the airbag connector(s):
Driver's Side:
. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel'
then disconnecl the 2P connector betlveen the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector ls
automaticallY shorted
ORIVER'SAIRBAG
DRIVEE'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
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Front Passengel's Side:
. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness'
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is
automaticallY shorted.FRONT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
3. Bemove the airbag(s):
Driver's Side:
. Remove the two Torx bolts using a Torx T30 bit' then
remove the driver's airbag
(cont'd)
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SRS MAIN HARNESS
Use a Torx T30 bitTORX BOLTS

Gable Reel
Replacement
!@@ store a .emove airbag assambly with thepad surtace up. lf the airbag is improperly stored face
down, accidental deploymont could propel the unit withenough force to cause sorious iniury.
CAUTION:
. Alwsys disconnect the airbag connoctor(s) when ih€harness is disconngcted.
. Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag.
NOTE: Carefully inspect the airbag assembly beforeinstalling it. Do not install an airbag that shows signs ofbeing dropped or improperly handled. such as dents,cracks or deformation.
l.Disconnect the battery negative cable. then discon-nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait atleast three minutes.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-er's airbag and cable reel.
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector isautomatically shorted.
DRIVER'SAIRBAG
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or
TORX EOLTSUse a Torx T30 bit.
DRIVEB'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
4.
Make sure the wheels are aligned straight ahead.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover.
5. Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering wheel,and disconnect the horn connector. Then removethe driver's airbag.
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SRS Unit
Replacement
CAUTION:
. Betore disconnoqting lny pErt of the SRS wire hal-ness, disconnect th9 airbag conn"ctorlsl.. During installltion or teplacemsnt. do not bump(impact w.cnch, hamm€r stc.l the area noar tho SRSunit.
NOTE:
o Do not damage the SRS unit terminals or connectors.. Do not disassemble the SRS unit; it has no service-able parts,
. Store the SRS unit in a clean, dry a.ea,. Do not use any SRS unit which has be€n subjected towater or shows signs of being dropped or improperlyhandled. such 8s dents, cracks or deformation.
1. Disconnect the bsttery negative cable. then discon-nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait atleast three minutes.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector{s}:
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector isautomatically shorted,
Driver's Side:
. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel.then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv_er's airbag and cable reel (see page 24-11).
Front Passenge/s Side:. Disconnect the 2P connector between the tront oas_senger's airbag and SRS main harness (see page 24-11).
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3. Remove the right side cover from the SRS unit.
SRS UNTT
TOBXBOLTSUge a TorxT30 bit.
RIGHT SIOE
Remove the left side cover from the SRS unit, thendisconnect the SRS main harness lgp connectorfrom the SBS unit.
SRS UNIT
5. Remove the four Torx bolts from the SRS unit, thenpull out the SRS unit from the driver,s side,
COVER

Contents
How to Use This Manual ICircuit Schematics (see Circuit Index)Fuse/Relaylnformation 6Ground-to-Componentslndex 6-6ComponentLocationPhotooraohs 201Conriector Views 202
Circuit Index
Accessory power socket 155Air conditionerAir delivery'96198 models 61'99-'00 models 61-2Blower controls'96198 models 60'99100 models 60-1Compressor controls 62Fans 63Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 44A/T gear position indicatorCVT 89All except CVT 89-1Automatic transmission controlsAll '96-'98 models except CVT and GX 39All '99100 models except CVT 39-8All GX models 39-8'96-'98 CVT 39-4'99100 cw 39-12Back-up lightsCoupe and Sedan 110Hatchback l'10-1Brake lightsAll Coupes and'96-'98 Sedans 110-15'99-'00 Sedans 110-16Hatchback 110-17Brake system indicator light'96198 models 7'1'99100 models 71-1Ceiling light 114-3Charging system 22Condenser fan 63Console lights 114Cruise control 34Dash lights 114Daytime running lights 110- 13Engine coolant temperature gauge 81-1Fog lights 110-10Front parking lights 110-2Fuel gauge 81-1Fuse/relay boxUnder-dash 6Under-hood 6-4Underhood ABS 6-3Gauges 81Ground distribution 14Ground-to-Componentslndex 6-6Hazard warning lightsAll except '99100 Sedans 110-6'99100 Sedans 110-8Headlights 110-12Headlight switch 100Heater - See Air ConditionerHorn'96197 models 40'98 model 40-1'99100 models 40-2lgnition key reminder 73lgnition systemAll '96198 models except Dl685 20All '99100 models except D16Y5 with Mn 2O-2All D1685 engines 20-2'99-'00 D 16Y5 with M/T 20
lndicators 80Integrated control unit 70lnterlock systemAll except'96J98 CVT 138'96198CVT 138-1License plate lightsAll Coupes and '96-'98 Sedans I l0-3'99100 Sedans 1 10-4Hatchback 110-5Low fuel indicator light 74Moonrool'96197 models |22'98-'00 models 122-1Odometer 81Oil pressure indicator light 80-3Power distributionBattery to ignition switch, fuses, and relaysFuses to relays and components 10-2Power door locksAll models without keyless entry 130'96-'98 models with keyless entry 130-2'99100 models with keyless entry 130-12Power mirrorsWithout detogger 141With defogger '141-2
Power windows 120Programmed fuel injection system (PGNr-Fl)All '96-98 models except D1685 23All '99-'00 models except D16Y5with M/T and D1685 24All D1685 engines 25'99100 D16Y5 with M/T 23Radiator fan 63Rear window defogger'96-,98 models 64'99100 models 64-1Seat belt reminder 73Security system'96.'98 USA HX, LX, EX 133'96-'98 Canada EX, Si 133'99TOO USA HX, LX, EX, DX.V Si 133-4'99100 Canada EX, Si 133-4All CX and DX models 133-8Speedometer 81Starting systemA./T (All except Dl685) 21A"/r (D16Bs) 21-1Manualtransmission 21-2Slereo sound system 150Supplemental rastraint system (SRS) 47Tachometer 81TailliqhtsAllboupes and'96-'98 Sedans 110-3'99100 Sedans 1 10-4Hatchback 110-5Trunk light 114-3Turn signal lightsAll except'99100 Sedans 110-6'99-'00 Sedans 1 10-8Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) 33Wiper/washerFront 91Rear 92
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