1996 HONDA CIVIC control unit

Power Windows
Master Switch Input Test (Sedan)
NOTE: Thecontrol unit is built intothe power window master switch, and only controls driver's door window operations.
1. Remove the driver's armrest, and disconnect the 16P and 1P connectors from the master switch.
2. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals a re bent, loose orcorroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK. the power window maser switch must be faulty; replace it.
POWEB WINDOW MASTER SWITCH
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Gruise Control
Component Location Index
MAIN SWITCHTesVReplacement,page 23-242CABLE REELReplacement, section 24
BRAKE SWITCH, fest, page 23-244. Pedal Height Adjustment,section 19CRUISE CONTROI. UNITInput Test, page 23-240
swrTcH {M/T). Test. page 23-244. Clutch Pedal Adjustment,section 12
atfSWTTCH. Test, page 23-154' Replac€ment, page 23-'155
ACTUATOR CABLEAdjustment, page 23-246
VACUUM TANK
TOR ASSEMBLY. Test, pag€ 23-245. Replacement, page 23-246. Solenoid Test, page 23-247' Disassembly, page 23-248
23-240

Cruise Control
Gontrol Unit Input Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRSsection (24) before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the l4P connector from the control unit.
3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
lf the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.lf the terminals look OK, make the following inpul tests at the connecror.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system,- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
14P CONNECTOR
CRUISE CONTROL UNIT
*i '99 00 models with A/T
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GRN/WHT LT GRN/RED LT GRN/BI-K
8LU/GRN*
Wire side of female terminals

Power Door Locks
Component Location Index
NOTE (With keyless entry systeml:
. It 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'
. when vou unlock the doors with the transmitter, the ceiling light (middle position) comes on for 30 seconds. (However,
if the audio unit is not installed, the light does not come on )
. lf any door is open, you cannot lock or unlockthe doors with the transmitter'
. The horn sounds only the first time you press a transmitter button. (Pressing repeatedly does not activate the horn
again.)
o lf vou unlocked the doors with the transmitter, 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
. lf you press the PANIC button for more than two seconds, the horn sounds for about 30 seconds, and the transm'fer
LED comes on. (The panic mode will not be activated iJ the ignition key is in the ignition switch ) The panic mode is
cancelled by pressing any of the transmitter buttons'
o After replacing the transmitter battery, press the lock and unlock buttons five or six times to activate the transmitter'
Replacement, section 20
FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
Test, page 23-263
I.IFT REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
Test, page 23 263Replacement, section 20
LOCK ACTUATORTest, page 23-263Replacement, section 20
ORIVER'S DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Test, page 23'262
DOOR L@XCONTROL UN]TInput Test, page 23 255
23-251
Test, page 23-263Replacement, section 20
AUDIO UNIT(STER€O RADIO TUNER)
{'96 - 98 models)
lHas built-in keylessl
eceiver circuit IReplacement, page 23-189
Input Test, page 23-260
Terminals, page 23-262
KEYLESS DOOR LOCKCONTROL UNIT l'99 - 00 modelsl
Input Test, Page 23-257
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TRANSMITTER99 - 0O transmitter shown;'96 -98 transmifter
also has an OPTION buttonTest, page 23-264Transmitter Programming, page 23_265
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Control Unit Input Test ('96 - 98 models and'99 - 00 models without
Keyless Entry System)
1. Remove the driver's door panel (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 12P connector from the control unit.
3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact
a lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the svste-
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the connector.
- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the syslem
lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
.I2P CONN€CTOR
Wire side o{ femele terminals
*: With keyless entry system
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YEL/RED
BLU/RED
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BLU/WHT

Power Door Locks
Control Unit lnput Test ('96 - 98 models and'99 - 00 models without
Keyless Entry Systeml (cont'dl
Disconnect the 12P connector from the power door lock control unit.
CAUTION: To prevsnt damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.
Cavity WireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is nol obtained
*: With keyless entry system
Reconnect the 12P connector to the power door lock control unit.
Cavity WireTest conditionTssl: Desirsd losullPossible cause it resull b not obtained
4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G55'l ). An open in the wire
WHT/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 51 (20 A)fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
2YEURED
Connect the YEURED
terminal to the WHT/
GRN terminal, and the
WHT/RED terminal to
the BLK terminal
momenraflty.
Check door lock operation:
All passenger's doors should
untocK.
Blown No. 51 {20 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty actuator
An open in the wire
3BLU/RED
Connect the BLU/RED
terminal to the WHT/
GRN terminal. and the
WHT/RED terminal to
the BLK terminal
momenraflry.
Check door lock operation:
Driver's door should unlock.
5WHT/RED
connect the WHT/RED
terminal to the WHT/
GRN terminal, and the
YEL/RED terminal to
the BLK terminal
momenrafl ty.
Check door lock operation:
All passenger doors should lock.
BLU/YEL
Under all conditions.Check for continuity between the
power door lock control unit l2P
connector No. 6 terminal and
audio unit 16P connector No. 3 ter-
minal: The.e should be continuity.
An open in the wire
GRN,ryVHTDriver's door lock
switch in LOCK
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty driver's door lock switch
Poor ground {G551)
An open in the wire
8GRN/ORNDriver's door lock
switch in UNLOCK
7BLUA/VHT
Driver's door lock knob
in LOCK
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty driver's door lock actuator
Poor ground {G551)
An open in the wire

)Control Unit Input Test ('99 - 00 models with Keyless Entry System)
1.Remove the driver's kick panel.
Disconnect the 18P connector from the control unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contacl.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system
. lf the terminals look OK, make rhe following input tests at the connector.
- lf anv test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck ihe system
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it
Wire side oI female terminals
Disconnect the 18P connector from the power door lock control unit.
CAUTION: To provent damage to the actuator, apply battery Yoltage only momentarily.
Cavity Wir€ Test conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
BLK/YELRED/SLK
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LTWHT
17BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for contlnuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G551)
. An open in the wire
t8WHT/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 5'1 (20 A) luse in the
under-hood tuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
4B LK/YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. l4 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
(cont'd)
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