1996 HONDA CIVIC unit test

Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Ceiling Light Does Not Come On When
The Doors Are Unlocked With The
Transmitter
1 . ls the ceiling light switch in the center position?
Yes - Go to the next steD.
No - Reposition the ceiling light switch and
relesI.
2. Does the ceiling light come on with the ceiling
light switch in the ON position?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Repau the ceiling light circuit.
3. Does the transmitter LED come on when anv of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Check the transmitter battery, then retest.
lf the ceiling light still does not work, go to
the next step.
4. Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes?
Yes - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-14.
No - Go to the next step.
5. With the keyless door lock control unit connector
disconnected, run a jumper wire from terminal 1
to ground.
Does the ceiling light come on?
Yes - Replace the keyless door lock control
un [.
No - Repair the open in the terminal I
(LT GRN/BLK) wire.
130-18
Doors Do Not Unlock Or Lock With
The Transmitter
1 . Do the door's unlock and lock when using the
drivefs door lock switch?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Repair the power door lock system.
2. Does the transmitter LED come on when anv of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Check the transmitter batlery, then retest.
lf the doors still do not unlock or lock with
the transmitter, go to the next step.
3. Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes.
Yes - Replace and program the transmitter,
then retest. Use the procedure on page
1 30-1 4 for transmitter programming.
No - Go to the next steo.
4. Does the voltage at terminal 3 of the keyless
door lock control unit connector change from
battery voltage when the key is not in the
ignition, to less than 1 volt when the key is in
the ignition?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the ignition switch or repair the
damaged terminal 3 (BLU/RED) wire.
5. Does the voltage at terminal 12 of the keyless
door lock control unit connector change from
battery voltage when all the doors are closed, to
less than I volt when any door is opened?
Replace the keyless door lock control unit.
Reoair the ooen in the terminal 12
(LT GRN/RED) wire.

Horn Does Not Sound In The Panic
Mode Or With The Transmitter "Beep"
Feature On
NOTE: The transmitter has a Beep On/Ott toature.
Refer to page 130-14 for how lo turn the be€p on or
off.
1. Does the horn sound whon the HORN button is
oressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Repair the horn circuit.
2. Does the transmitter LED come on when any of
the buttons are Dressed?
Yes - Go to the next steP.
No - Check the transmitter battery, then retest.
lf the beep feature still does not work, go
to the next steo.
3. Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes?
Yes - Replace and program the transmitter,
then retest. Use the procadure on pag€
1 30-1 4 for transmitter programming.
No - Go to the neLt siep.
4. With the keyless door lock control unit connector
disconnected, run a iumper wire from terminal
15 to ground.
Does the horn sound?
Yes - Replace the keyless door lock control unit.
No - Repair the open in th€ terminal 15 (GRY)
wire.
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130.19
Horn Does Not Stop Sounding
1. ls the vehicle equipped with the optional security
system?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Go to steD 3.
Does the horn stop sounding when the security
control unit connoctor is disconnected?
Yes - Replace the sEcurity control unit.
No - Go to the nsxt step.
Does the horn stop sounding when the keyless
door lock control unit connector is disconnected?
Yes - Replace the keyless door lock control unit.
No - ReDair the horn circuit.

Security System (cont'd)
Security Control Unit Troubleshootlng
lf a faulty security system has one of the symptoms below, turn to the page listed and follow the appropriate
troubleshooting procedure. lf the symplom seems related to an input problem, or is not covered by the
troubleshooting procedures, do the Input Tests on page 133-15. Refer to the circuit schematic on pages 133
through 133-12 as needed.
Symptom lndex
Security Sysiem Does Not Work In Any Mode (HX, LX, EX)
Security System Does Not Work In Any Mode (CX, DX)
Security System Does Not Arm (CX, DX)
Security System Does Not Arm (HX, LX, EX, DX-V, SD
Security System Does Not Disarm With The Transmitler
(HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si)
Security System Does Not Disarm (CX, DX) . . . .
Security System Does Not Disarm With The Valet Switch
c96-'98 HX, LX, EX) .
Security System Does Not Disarm With The Valet Switch ('99 models) . . .
Security System Do€s Not Work In The Valet Mode
('96.,98 HX, LX, EX) .
Security System Does Not Work InTheValetMode ('99 models) ........
Security System Alaim Does Not Trigger When The System ls Armed
And The Trunk Or A Door ls Ooened
Security System Does Not'Beep" 3 Times When The System ls Armed
With The Trunk Or A Door Open (HX, LX, EX, DX-V Si)
Parking Lights Do Not Flash (CX, DX)
Parking Lights Do Not Flash (HX, LX, EX, DX-V Si)
Security System Status LED Stays On (HX, LX, EX, DX-V Si)
Security System Status LED Does Not Com€ On (HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si) .
Starter Cut Does Not Work Properly ('96198 HX, LX, EX, DX-V, SD . . . . . .
Starter Cut Does Not Work Properly (CX, DX) . . . . .
Hom Does Not Sound When Alarm ls Triggered
Input Tests
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133-14

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Security Control Unit Input Test
The following tests are performed with the electrical conneclor disconnected from the security control unit.
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TerminalNo.WireColorTest ConditionTest: Desired ResultPossible Cause il result is not obtained
2LT GRN/REDEach door opened,one at a timeCheck for conlinuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty door switch
An open in the wirea
3BLU/BLKTrunUHatch openCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
aFaulty trunldhatch latch switch
An open in the wirea
10WHTUnder all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be batteryvoltage.
. Blown No. 6 (3A) fuse in theunder-hood fuse/relay box(HX, LX, EX, DX-V Si)
. Blown No. 54 (40A) fuse in theunder-hood fuse/relay box (CX, DX)
. Blown (3A) fuse in security in-linefuse holder (CX, DX)
. An open in the wire
11YEL(BLK/YEL
cx, DX)lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be batteryvoltage.
. Blown No 3 (10A) fuse in theunder-dash tuse/relay box(HX, LX, EX, DX.V, Si)
. Blown (3A) fuse in the security in-linefuse holder (CX, DX)
. An open in the wire
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
aPoor ground (G401, G402)
An open in the wirea
t5BLU/RED
lgnition key insertedinto the ignition keyswitch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.aPoor ground (G401, G402)
Faulty ignition key switch
An open in the wire
Short in the wire
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algnition key removedfrom the ignition keyswitch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
18GRYUnder all conditionsConnect to ground:
Horn should sound.
. Blown No.52 (15A) luse in theunder-hood luse/relay box
. Faulty horn
. Faulty horn relay
. An open in the wire
133-15

Security System (cont'd)
The following tests are performed with the electrical connector connected to the security control unit.
133-16
TerminalNo.WireColorTest ConditionTest: Desired ResultPossible Cause il result is not obtained
1YEUBLUUnder all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be approximately
5 volts.
aBlown No. 6 (3A) fuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty security control unita
5BLUValet switch pressed
Check tor voltage to ground:
Should change from
approximately 5 volts to less
than 1 volt when valet switch isprsssed.
aFaulty radio ('96-98 models)
or valet switch ('99 models)
An open in the wirea
12ORNUnder all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be approximately5 volts.
aBlown No 6 (3A) tuse in tho
under-dash tuse/relay box
Faulty security control unito
14
BLU/WHT(BED
CX, DX)Under all conditions
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be approximately4 volts.
. An open in the wire
. Faulty radio ('96198 models)
or security LED ('99 models)
17RED/WHTSecurity system inPANIC mode
Check for voltage to ground:
Should change from batteryvoltage to less then 1 volt whenin the PANIC mode.
aBlown No. 48 (30A) luse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty light flasher relay
Faulty security conlrol unit
An open in the wire
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19
REDI/EL(GRN
cx, DX)
Security systemalarm triggered
Check tor voltags to ground:
Should change from batteryvoltage to less then 1 volt whensecurity system alarm istriggsred.
aFaulty security starler cut relay
Faulty security control unit
An open in the wire
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22
BLUA/EL/'oa-'oq
mooelsWHT/BLK)
Under all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be approximately
5 volts.
aBlown No. 6 (3A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty security control unita

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Security System Does Not Work In Any
Mode (HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si)
1. ls fuse 6 (in the under-dash box) OK?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Replace the blown tuse, then go to the
next sleD.
2. Does the fuse blow again?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Retest the system.
3. Disconnect the security control unit connector.
4. ls there continuity from terminals 1, 10, 12, ot 22
to oround?
5.
Yes - Locate the short in the wiring between the
security control unit and the radio ('96-'98
models) or keyless door lock control unit
('99 model).
No - Go to the next step.
ls there battery voltage at terminal 10 of the
securitv control unil connector?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
fuse 6 and the securitv control unit.
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6. ls there continuity f rom terminal 13 ot the
security control unit connector to ground?
7.
Yes - '96-'98 models: Go to the next steD.'99 models: Replace the security control
unit.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between the
security control unit and ground (G401 ).
With the security control unil connector
reconnected, is there battery voltage at terminal
21 ot the securitv control unit connector?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No- Beplace the security control unit.
ls there battery voltage at terminal 5 of the
keyless entry harness connector (B)?
Yes - Replace the radio.
No- Repair the damaged LT BLU wire
between the security control unit and
the radio.
8.

Security System (cont'd)
Security System Does Not Work ln Any
Mode (CX, DX)
1. ls luse 54 (in the under-hood fuse box) OK?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Repiace the blown fuse, then go to the
next step.
2. ls the fuse in the securiiy in-line fuse holder OK?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the blown fuse, then go to next
srep.
3. Does either fuse blow again?
Yes - Locate and repair the short.
No - Retest the system.
4. ls there battery voltage at terminal 10 of the
security control unit connector?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
fuse 54 and the security control unit.
ls there continuity from terminal 13 ol the
security control unit connector to ground?
Yes - Replace the security control unit.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between the
securitv control unit and G401.
5.
133-18
Security System Does Not Arm (CX, DX)
1. Place the ceiling light in the center position.
Does the ceiling light come on, even with all the
doors closed?
Yes - Faulty door switch or short in wiring to
door switches.
No - Go to the next steo.
2. With the ignition switch in the ON (ll) position,
does the trunk open indicator in the gauge
assembly come on, even with the trunk closed?
Yes - Faulty trunk latch switch or short in the
BLU/BLK wire.
No - Go to the next step.
3. Does voltage at terminal 2 of the security control
unit connector change from battery voltage with
all doors closed, to less than 1 volt when any
door is ooened?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Repair the open in the terminal 2
(LT GRN/BLK or LT GRN/RED) wire.
Does voltage at terminal 3 of the security control
unit connector change from battery voltage with
the trunk closed, to less than 1 volt when the
trunk is oDened?
v]" - R"pt"." tne security control unit.
No - Bepair the open in the terminal 3
(BLU/BLK) wire.

Security System (cont'd)
Security System Does Not Disarm With
The Transmitter (HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si)
1 . With all the doors closed and locked, do the
doors unlock when the transmitter UNLOCK
button is pressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Go to "Doors Do Not Unlock With The
Transmitte/' on page 130-11 ('96-98
models) or 130-18 ('99 models).
2. ls there approximately 5 volts at terminal 1 of the
securitv control unit connector?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Security control unit.
3. ls there battery voltage at terminal 13 ofthe
keyless receiver unit ('96-98 models) or the
keyless door lock control unit ('99 models)?
96.98 models:
'99 models:
Yes - Beplace the radio ('96-'98 models) or the
keyless door lock control unit ('99
models).
No - Repair the damaged YEUBLU wire
between the security control unit and
the radio.
133-20
Security System Does Not Disarm
(cx, Dx)
1. ls the tuse in the security in-line luse holder OK?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the blown fuse, then go to the
nexl sreD.
2. Does the fuse blow again?
Yes - Locate and repair lhe short.
No- Retest the system.
3. ls there battery voltage at terminal 11 of the
security control unit connector, when the ignition
switch is in the ON (ll) position?
Yes - Replace the security control unil.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
the ignition switch and lhe securily control
unit.