1996 HONDA CIVIC battery

Electrical Troubleshooting ('99 - 00 Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - El Indicator Light Does Not Come On
PCM CONNECTOR B I25PI
LGl {BRN/BLK)
Wire side ot female terminals
LGlIARN/BLK) LG2IBRN/BLKI
The D indicator light does notcome on whon ths ignhion switchis tirst turned ON {lll. llt shouldcome on tor about two s€conds.)
Check the Service Check Connec-tor:Make sure the special tool {SCSService Connectorl is not connected to the service check con-nector,
ls the special tool (SCS
Service Connectorl connectedto the service check connec-tor?
Disconnect the sp€cial tool f]omthe seruice chcck connoclor andaecheck.
Check the E Indicalor Light:Shift to E posjtion.
Check tor loose te.minal fit in thePCM connectors, lf nocessary,substitute a known-good PCMand aecheck.
Does the E indicator light
Check the Ground Circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the B (25P) connector from the PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe 820 terminal and bodyground, and between the 822terminal and body ground.
Fepair open in th. wirosb€tw.en the 820 end 822 termi-nals and ground {G1011, !ndrepair poor ground {G1011.
ls there continuity?
Measure Power Supply CircuitVoltage:1. Turn the ignitlon switch ON (ll).
2. Measure the voltage betweenterminals Bl and 822 andbetween terminals B9 and820.
Ropair op€n or short in tho wireb€tween the Bl and/or B!| tarmi-nds and the PGM-FI main .ohy,and between tho PGM-FI mainrelay and the under-hood fuso/r€lav box.
ls there battery voltage?
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Linear Solenoids/lnhibitor Solenoid
)Test
1. Disconnect the 8P connector from the solenoid har-
ness connector.
SOLENOID HARNESSCONNECTOR
ATF OIPSTICK
Measure the resistance of the shift control linear
solenoid between the No. 3 and No. 7 terminals of
the solenoid harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the PH-PL control linear
solenoid between the No. 2 and No. 6 terminals
Measure the resistance of the start clutch control
linear solenoid between the No 4 and No. 8 termi-
nats,
STANDARD:38-6.8O
Measure the resistance of the inhibitor solenoid
between the No. 5 terminal and body ground
STANDARD:11.7 - 21.0 O
Replace the lower valve body assembly if any
solenoid resistance is not within its standard.
7. lf all ot the resistances are within the standard, a
clicking sound should be heard when connectrng
the batterv terminals to the solenoid harness con-
nector terminals below:
Shift control linear solsnoid
No.3: Batterv Positive terminal
No. 7: Battery negative terminal
PH-PL control linear solenoid
No.2: Batterv oositive terminal
No. 6: Baftery negative terminal
Start clutch control linear solenoid
No. 4: Battery Positive terminal
No.8: Battery negative terminal
lnhibitor solsnoid
No,5: Batterv Positive terminal
Body ground: Battery negative termrnal
SOLENOID HARNESS CONNECTOR
Terminal side of male terminals
lf no clicking sound is heard, replace the lower
valve body assemblY,
NOTE: lf the lower valve body assembly replace-
ment is required, see Lower Valve Body Assembly
Replacement (page 14-302).
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Transmission
Removal
@. Mako suro lifts. iacks, and satety stands are placod
properly, and hoi3t bracket are attached to lhe cor-
rect position on the engine {see soction 1}.
. Apply parking brake and block r€ar wheels so tha
vehicle will not roll off stands and fall on you while
working undor it.
CAUTION: Use tender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal from
the battery, then remove the positive (+)terminal.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
1.
assembly.
3. Remove the starter cables and cable holder from
the starter motor.
STARTER CABLE
STARTER MOTOR
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4, Disconnect the solenoid harness connector, the drivepulley speed sensor connector, and the ground cable
terminals.
DRIVE PULI.-EYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOIO HARNESSCONNECTOR
Remove the clip, then separate the shift cable from
the control lever,
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.
WASHER
WASHER
GROUND CABLE
GROUND CAELE
CONTROL LEVER
S}IIFT CABLE

22. Install the shift cable end on the control lever, and
install the shift cable on the shift cable bracket'
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable'
23. lnstall the clip in the direction shown.
LOCKNUT
SHIFI CABLE 29 N m {3.0 kg{ m, 22lblftl
SHIFT CABLEERACKET
WASHERIPLASTIC)
CONTROL LEVER
24, Connect the solenoid harness connector. the drive
pulley speed sensor connector. and the ground
cable terminals.
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m.8,7 rbtft)
GROUND CABLETERMINAL 6x1.0mm
GROUNDTERMINAL
12 N.m {1.2 kgf'm,8.7lbtfrl
DRIVE PULLEYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOID HARNESS
CONNECTOR
25. Connect the starter motor cable on the starter motor.
and install the cable holder.
NOTE: When installing the staner motor cable. make
sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is
facing out (see section 23).
STARTEB
BMOUNTING NUT
9 N.m (0.9 kgf m,7 lbf ft)
26. Install all removed connectors and clamps'
27. Install the distributor.
28. Install the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
29.
assemDly.
Refill the transmission with the recommended
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid (see page 14-2991
CAUTION: While filling the CvT Fluid, bs surs not io
allow dust and other fotoign particles to entor into
the transmission.
Connect the battery positive (+) terminal first, then
the negative (-l terminal to the battery'
Check the ignition timing (see section 23).
Start the engine. Set the parking brake, and shift the
transmission through all gears three times Check
shift cable adjustment (see page 14-355).
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 18)
Let the engine reach operating temperature (the
radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in lXl
or E position, then turn it off and check fluid level'
Perform the start clutch calibration procedure on
page 14-293.
Road test as described on pages 14-296 and 14-297
30.
31.
34.
36.
STARTER MOTOR
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ABS Control Unit Terminal Arrangement
ABS CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
Wire side of temale terminals
Terminalnumo0rWirecolorTerminal signTerminalnamoDgscriptionVoltage
Conditions(lgnition Switch ON flt))Output voltagoteminals
PCOM(Primary
common)
Power source for the solenoidvalve and pump motor.1-GNDON
=ONOV
AC: 3-6 V
BLK/WHTscoM(Secondary
common)
Power source for the solenoid
2.GNDOFF
lConnect the SCS service\
conneclor lApprox. 3 V
ELVBLUtG2(lgnition 2)Detects ignition switch 2
!9nal. (system activate signal)3-GNDBatt€ry voltage
BLU/YELRRO(Rear-right 0)Detects right-rear wheelsensor signal.4-17
When the wheel isturned at 1 turn/second.
53 mV or above ondigitaltester (ACra nge) {Fefera nce)150 mvp-p or aboveon oscilloscope
6GRYRLO(Rear-left 0)Detects left-rear wheel sensorsrgnal.6-19
8GRNFRO(Front-right 0)D€tects right-front wheelsgnsor srgnal,a-21StopsApprox.2.5VSTOP(Stop)hects brake switch signal.(Prevents unnecess€ry ABS operation)9-GNDBrake pedal depressed.Battery voltage
Brake pedal released.OV
10BRN^/vHTFLO(Front-left 0)
Detects left-front wheel sensorsignal.
10-23
When the wheel isturned at 1 turn/secono.
53 mV or above ondigitaltester (ACrange) (Referance)
150 mVFporaboveon oscilloscope
9!opsApprox. 2.5 V
12YELRLOUT(Rearjeft outlet)
Drives left-rear outlet solenoid
12.GNDON-9ONOV
OFFAC: 3^6 V
REDMHTRR]N(Rear-right
inlet)
Drives right-rear inlet solenoidvalve.13-GNDOFF
lconnect the SCS service]i connector IApprox. 3 V
14B1(Battery 1)Power source for the solenoidvatve and pump motor.14.GND
Battery voltage15WHT/G R N82(Baftery 2)Power source for the solenoidvarve ano pump motor.15.GND
r6BLKGND2{Ground 2)Ground for the ABS controlunit.16-GNDBelow 0.3 V
17GRN/'/ELRR1(Rear-right 1)Detects right-rear wheelsensor signal.17-4
When the wheel is turnedat 1 turn/second.
53 mV or aboveon digitaltester(AC range)(Referance) 150mVp-p or aboveon oscilloscope
19LT BLURLl(Rea.-left 1)Detects left-rear wheel sensorsagnal.19-6
GRN/BLKFRl(Front-right 1)Detects right-front wheelsensor signal.21-8
FL1(Front-left 1)Detects left-front wheel sensorsignal.23-10StopsApprox. 2.5 V
REDRL-IN(Rear-lett inletl
Drives left-r€ar inlet solenoid
25.GND
ut
ON
'6
-9ONOV
OFFAC: 3-6 V
OFF
lconnect the SCS service] connector lApprox. 3 V
BLKGND3(Ground 3)Ground for the ABS cgntrolunit.26.GNDBelow 0.3 V
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ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
TerminalnumbelWirocororTerminalsignDe3cription
Volt.ge
ConditionE(lgnition Switch ON (ll)lOutput voltagolTqrminal namslterminils
RED/BLUFR-IN{Front-rightinlet)
Drives right-front inletsolenoid valve.
I-GNDriJ
ON-9ONOV
OFFAC: 3-6 V
OFF
/Connect the SCS servicq
connector IApprox. 3 V
BRNscs(Service checksignal)
Detects service check signal
{Diagnostic trouble codeindication)4-GND
SCS service connectorconnected.OV
SCS service connectordisconneded.Appro)(. 5 V
7BLU/RED(Warning
ramp)
Drives ABS indicator light (The
indicator light go€s off when
ABS control unit outputs bat-
tery volta9e),
7-GND
Indicator light ONApprox, 2 V
Indicator light OFFBattery voltage
8BLU/YELNot used.
10YEUBLKFL.OUT{Front-leftoutlet)
Drives left-front outletsolenoid valve.10-GNOON
ONOV
OFFAC:3-6 V
11RED/BLKFLIN{Front-l€ft inlet)
Drives left-front inlet solenoid11-GNDOFF
lconnect the SCS servicq
connector IApprox. 3 V
YEUBLU
FR.OUT(Front-right
outlet)
Drives right-front outlet
solenoid valve.12-GNO
l4LT BLUDLC(Data linkconnector)
Communicates withPGM Tester.Honda14.GNDApprox. 5 V
17BRNA/ELMCK
lMotor check)
Detects pump motor drivesrgnal.17.GNDPumpmotorreray
ONBattery voltage
OFFOV
19YELREDPMR(Pump motorreray,
Drives pump motor relay.
19-GND
ONONOV
OFFAC: 3-6 V
OFFponnect the SCS sewicq
connedor lApprox. 3 V
BLURR-OUT(Rear-right
outletl
Drives right-rear outlel
solenoid valve.
21-GNDuJ
ON
Pumpmotorrelay
ONOV
OFFAC: 3-6 V
OFF
lconnect the SCS servicq
connedor )Approx. 3 V
22BLKGND2(Ground 2)Ground for the ABS controluntt.22-GNDBelow 0.3 v
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Troubleshooting Precautions
ABS Indicator Light
I The ABS indicator light comes on when the ABS control unit detects a problem in the system. However, even thoughthe system is normal, the ABs indicator light can come on, too, under the following conditions. To determine theactual cause of the problem, question the customer about the problem, taking the following conditions into consider-ation.
. Signal disturbance
. Wheel soin
. Only drive wheels rotate. Battery voltage fluctuates
2. When a problem is detected and the ABS indicator light comes on, the indicator light can stay on untat the ignitionswitch is turned off, or it can automatically go off, depending on the mode.. Lightstayson until the ignition switch isturned off;When the system is inthesvstem down mode.o Light automatically goes off:When the system is in the control inhibition mode.(refer to symptom-to-system chart)3 The ABS indicator light stays on when the system is reactivated without erasing the DTC, but it goes off after startingthe car.
when the wheel sensor system is faulty and the ABS indicator light comes on, the algorithm of the system automaticallyturns off the ABS indicator light after the wheel speed signal returns to the normal speed. while, when the DTC is erased,the CPU is reset and the ABS indicator light goes off when the system check€d out normal by the initial diagnosis.Therefore, test-drive the car after servicing the wheel sensor system, and be sure that the ABS indicator light does notcome on.
4. When the ABS control unit outputs battery voltage to the gauge assembty, the ABS indicator light goes off.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
1. The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is memorized when a problem is detected and the ABS indicator light does not gooff, or when the ABS indicator light comes on.The DTC is not memorized when the ABs indicator right comes on unress the cpU is activated.2. The memory can hold any number of DTCs. However, when the same DTc is detected twice or more, the later one iswritten over the old one.
Therefore. when the same problem is detected repeatedly, it is recorded as one DTC.3. The DTCS are indicated in the order of ascending number, not in the order thev occur.4. The DTCS are memorized in the EEpROM {non-volatile memorv}.Therefore, the memorized DTCS cannot be canceled by disconnecting the battery. perform the specified orocedures toerase.
Solf-diagnosis
1. The self-diagnosis can be classifield into these four categories:' Initial diagnosis; Performed right after the engine sta rts and untiltheABs indicator light goes off.o Except ABS control: Performed when the ABS is not functioning,. During ABS control: Performed when the ABS is functioning.. During warning: Performed when the ABS indicator light is ON.2 The system performs the following controls when a problem is detected by the self-diagnosis:. ABS indicator light ON. Memory of DTC
. Mode change to the "system down mode,, or the "control inhibition mode,,.
MODEABS INDICATOR LIGHTMAIN
RELAY
SOLENOID
VALVECPURestart conditionDTC
SYSTEM
DOWNONNo
operal|on
Drive
inhibitionOperation+rlgnition
switchOFF - ONMemory
CONTROL
INHIBITIONONNo
operat|on
Orive
inhibitionOperationAutomaticMemory
*1: Except CPU failure
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Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Light Does Not Come On
YES
NOTE:Reinstallthefuse if it is OK.
The A8S indicator light does not come on when ignition switch is turned ON ll.
NOTE: All indicator tights except the charg,ing system light will not come on when theMETER 17.5 A) ft se is btown.
NO
GAUGE ASSEMBI"Y 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Tho ABS indicator light does notcome on wh€n ignition switch istu.ned ON {lll.
check the METEB (7.5 A) fuse inthe under-dash fuse/relay box.
Beplace the tu3e and recheck.
Check for an open in th6 lcl cir-cuii:1, Disconnect the gauge assembly 5P connector.2. Turn the ignitjon switch ON l).3. Measure the voltage betweenthe gauge assembly 5P con-nector terminal No. 5 andbody ground.
. Ropair opan in tho wirobotwe€n thc METER t7.5 Attuso and gauge .$cmbly.. Roplacc th. und.r-dash tus./r.l.y box. lop.r cirouit in3idothe box.l
ls there baftery voltage?
Check the ABS indicator lightbulb in the gauge assembly.
ls the bulb OK?
Ch€ck tor a short to power in theWALP circuit:Measure the voltage between thegauge assembly 5P connectorterminal No. I and body ground.
Replir short to power in tho wiiGb.tweon the gruge rs3embly.nd ABS control unh.
ls there battery voltage?
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