1996 HONDA CIVIC plate

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Electrical
Special Toofs .,....................,23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ..............,.................... . 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting .............. ......... . . 23-5
wire color codes ..........,23-5
Schematic Symbols ........,................... . . .. .... 23-6
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ...,..................... ... .. . 23'7
Dashboard ......................23-8
Dashboard/Door ......... 23-12*Airbags ................. ....... Section 24
Air Conditioning ......... Section 21
Aftelnator ..........."""" """ 23-112
Anti-lock Brake System {ABS) Section 19*A/T Gear Position Indicator .....................,. .... ... 23-149
Automatic Transmission Svstem .... . ....... Section 14
Batterv ......... . . . ... ...... .......23-91
Blower controls .. . ... Section 2l
Charging System ....'...........23'112
Connector ldentilication and Wire Harness
Routing .................. ......23'13
Cruise Control ............,........23-240
Dash Lights Brightness Controller ............. ....... 23-180
Fan controfs "" 23'126
Fuel PumD ........ . ........ section 11
Fuses/Refay ...............,..,,.. 23'62
PGM-FI Control System ......................,....... Section 1 1
*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ....,.,.......23-131
Fuef Gauge ...........'.'.......23-142
Gauge/lndicator .. . .. 23-129
Ground Distribution .. . 23-75
Heatei controls .. . ..... Section 21*Horn................. ...............23-196
*tgnition Switch ....................23-89
lgnition System .......,.... 23-102
*lntegrated Control Unit ....................................... 23-156
fnterlock System ,........ . . , ,23-144
Lighting System . . . .. ......... 23-161
Lights, Exterior
Back-up Lights ..'............23'171
Brake Lights .................. 23'174
Daytime Bunning Lights (Canadal ............... 23'166
Front Parking Lights ......,................ .'. .......... 23-167
Front Turn Signal Lights .......... . . ............ ..,.23-167
Headtights ....".'....-... ..... 23'167
High Mount Brake Light ...................... ... .23'179
License Plate Lights ...... 23'176
Taitfights ................ .......23'171
lnterior Lights ..-.......,, . 23-142
Moonroof ..,.................,........ 23-235
Power Distribution ....... . . .23-61
Power Door Locks .......,,,. .23'251
Power Mirrors ,..............,.,...23'206
Power Relays ....... . ...... . . .. 23-86
Power Windows ............,,....23-220
Rear Window Defogger .......................... . . ... . . 23-2OO
Spark Plugs . ..... . ........ .....23-111
Slarting System ................23-93*stereo Sound Svstem ,................. ..... ... . ... ,.,.,,23'147'Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... . Section 24
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher System .......'.'....-... 23-173
*Undel-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............,.................. 23-85
vehicfe soeed sensor (VSSI """" ""' 23-140+Wipers/Washers .........,.,.,...23-214
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, references to auto-
matic transmission (Mf) in this section include the CVT.

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Rear Wire Harness {Coupe: '96 - 99 models/Sedan; '96 - 98 modelsl
Connector or
Torminal
Numbsr of
CaviiiesLocationConnects toNotes
c601
c601
c602
c603
c604
c605
c606
c609
c610
LOtl
c612
c613
c6'1 4
c616
c617
to
20
1)
1
4
2
2
2
4
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left quarter panel
Left side of trunk
Right side of trunk
Right quarter Panel
Left side of rear window
Middle of rear shelf
Middle of rear shelf
Right side of rear window
Left side of trunk
Middle of trunk
Middle of trunk
Middle of trunk
Right side of trunk
Floor wire harness (C562)
Floor wire harness (C562)
Floor wire harness (C563)
Left rear speaker
Left outer taillight
Right outer taillight
Right rear speaker
Rear window defogger (+)
High mount brake light
Trunk light
Rear window defogger (-l
Left inner taillight
Left Iicense plate light
Trunk latch switch
Right license Plate light
Right inner taillight
G601Middle of trunkBody ground, via rear wire harness
REAR WIRE HARNESS
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Connector ldentification and WireHarness Routing
Rear Wir€ Harnsss (Sedan): '99 - O0 models
Connactor or
Torminal
Numb€r ot
CavhiosLocationConnects toNotog
c501
c603
c604
c605
c606
c610
c611
c6r3
c614
c617
c618
c619
c620
c621
c622
c623
20
4
3
2a
1
Left quarter panel
Left quarter pan€l
Left side of trunk
Right side of trunk
Right quarter panel
Middle of rear shelf
Middle of rear shelf
Left side of trunk
Middle of trunk
Middle of trunk
Middle of trunk
Right side oftrunk
Left side of trunk
Right side of trunk
Left side of trunk
Right side oftrunk
Middle of rear shelf
Middle of rear shelf
Floor wir€ harness (C562)
Left rear speaker
Left outer taillight
Right outer taillight
Right rear speaker
High mount brake light
Trunk light
Left inn6r taillight
Left licenso plate light
Trunk latch switch
Right license plate light
Right inner tai ight
Left outer taillight
Right outer taillight
Left inner taillight
Right inner tsillight
Window antenna coil
Window ant€nna coil
G601
G602
Middle of trunk
Middle of rsar shelf
Body ground, via rear wire harness
Body ground, via rear wire harness
Roar Window Detogger Wire
Connectot or
Terminal
Numbor of
CavitiosLoc!tionConnrct3 toNote!
c831
u65Z
c833
2
1
1
Middle of rear shelf
Left side of rear window
Right side of rear window
Window antenna coil
Rear window defogger O
Rear window defogger O
REAR WIRE HABNESSc&tl
23-48
c603c62

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Fuse NumberAmpswire ColorComponent{sl or Circuit(sl Protected
*1r '96 - 98 models*2r '98 model*3: '99 - 00 models
,lNot used
2Not used
310 AGRNRear window wioer motor, rear window washer motor
410 ARED/BLURight headlighr thigh beam)
510 ARED/GRNLeft headlight (high beam), high beam indicator light
6Not used
7204R E D/VVHTLeft rear power window motor
820A.YEUBLKRight rear power window motor
9Not used ('96 - 97 models)
't5 AREDDistributor (ignition control module) ('98 - 99 models)
10204G RN/BLKFront passenger's power window motor
1120ABLU/BLKDriver's power window motor
127.5 AYEUBLKTurn signal/hazard relay (via turn signal/hazard switch)
t515 AYEL/GRNPGM-Fl main relay
GRY or BLK,^/ELSRS u nit (VA)
141.54B LK/YE LCruise control system, audio unit*1, keyless door lock control unit*3
BLK/lr'r'HTAlternator, VSS, ELD unit (USA), EVAP purge vent shut valve, oxygen
sensors, TCM (CVT)*'
t6BLI(,/BLUABS pump motor, rear window defogger. power mirror*3, mirror delogger*3
177.5 ABLK,/YE LA,/C system, power mirror*r. option (lG2)
18YEUBTKDaytime running lights relay (Canada)
197.5 AYEUREDBack'up lights
2010ABLK/VVHTDaytime running lights control unit (Canada)
2110 AREDA/VHTRight headlight (low beam)
2210 ARE DI/E LLeft headlight (low beam)
10 AGRY or PNKSRS UNit (VB)
247.5 AGRN/ORNMoonroof relays
257.5 AYELGauge and indicator lights. interlock control unit
204GRN/BLKWindshield wiper motor, windshield washer motor,
integrated control unit {Canada)
15 AYEL/GRNAccessory socket (ACC)
2a10 A,/']5A''YE L/R EDAudio unit, option (ACC)
29Not used
307.5 AR ED/BLKDash lights, option (dash lights)
1.5 ABLUA/VHTECM/PCl\4, PGM-Fl majn relay, integrated control unit
RED/BLKFront parking lights, taillights, license plate lights
337.5 AWHT/GRNlnterlock control unit. key interlock solenoid
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Lighting System
Component Location Index
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTSRESISTOR {Canada)Test, page 23 167
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
CONTROL UNIT (Canadal
Input Test, Page 23 166*HEADLIGHT
Adiustment, page 23-168Replacement, page 23-167
SIGNAL LIGHTReplacement, page 23 167
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT
Replacement, page 23-177
LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS
Replacement, Page 23'174
INNER TAILLIGHTReplacement, page 23-169
OUTER TAILLIGHTReplacement, page 23 I69
*: Headlight and front parking/front turn signal light cannot be separated.(cont'd)
23-161

Circuit Diagram (USA)
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RED/BLK
II
I
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PABK NG LIGHTSTA LL GHTSL CENSE PLATE L GHTS
RED/ELK
III
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DASH LIGHTSDASH LIGHTSERIGHTNESSCONTROLLER
HIGH BEAMIND CATORLIGHT(r 4w)
REDiGRN
I
BLK
I
G401G4A2
UNDER,HOOD FUSEi NELAY 8OX
'------ --.-r ----.'r
-T
I" T,,: i.. T
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UNDER DASH FUSE/RELAY 8OX
No5(104)No.4004)No 30(7.5A)
I)N0.32A {7.5A)
I
No 22(r0A)
AT
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II
BLK
I
G201
8LK
I
:
G202
23-163

License Plate Lights
Replacement
'96 - 98 Sedan/Coupe:
L Remove the two screws from the license plate light,
and pull the light out pan ot the way.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector trom the light.
3. Take the lens off, then replace the bulb.
Hatchback/'gg - 00 Sedan:
1. Carefully pry the licence plate light out of the license
plate tnm.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the light.
2P CONNECTOR
2P CONNECTOR
23-176

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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