1996 HONDA CIVIC tail light

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
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Connector ldentificationand Wire Harness Routing
Hatch Wiro Harness (Hatchbackl
Connector or
T€rminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c761
c762
c764
c768
6
2'|
2
2
Right quaner panel
Right quaner panel
Rear of roof
Right side of hatch
Middle of hatch
Middle ot hatch
lViddle of hatch
Middle of hatch
Rear wire harness (C607)
Rear wire harness (C608)
High mount brake light
Rea. window defogger (+)
Right license light
Left license light
Rear window wiper motor
Hatch latch switch
Middle of tailgateBody ground, via tailgate wire harness
Rear Window D€fogg€r cround Wir€ (Hatchbackl
Connoctor or
Terminal
Number oI
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
Left side ot hatchRear window defogger (-)
G171Left side of hatchBody ground, via rear window defoggerground wire
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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)
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Taillights
Replacement (Except'99 - 00 Sedanl
NOTE:
. Inspect the gasket; replace it il it is distorted or stays
compressed.
. After installing the taillights, run water over them to
make sure they do not leak.
Outer Taillights ('96 - 00 models, except'99 - 00 Sedan):
1. Open the trunk lid/hatch.
2. Disconnect the 4P or 6P connector trom the outer
taillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
outer taillight.
l-
Hatchback:
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
BACK-UP LIGHT: 21 W
4P or 6P CONNECTOR
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
BRAKEiTAILLIGHT: 2115 W
BACK-UP LIGHT: 21 W
Inner Taillights (Coupe'96 - 00 models/Sedan'96 - 98
models):
1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the access panel.
2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the inner taillight.
3. Remove the four [three] mounting nuts, then pull
out the inner taillight.
I l: Sedan
Coupei
INNER TAILLIGHT
Sedan:
INNER TAILLIGHT
4P CONNECTOB

Taillights
Replacement ('99 - 00 Sedanl
NOTE:
. Inspect the gasket; replace it if it is distorted or stays
compressed.
. After installing the taillights, run water over them to
make sure they do not leak.
Outer Taillights:
1. Open the trunk lid/hatch.
2. Disconnect the 4P and 2P connector trom the outer
taillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
outer taillight.
TAILLIG}fi
4P CONNECTOR
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
r*i/et./
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Inner Taillights:
'1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the access panel.
2. Disconnect the 3P and 2P connector from the inner
taillight.
3. Remove the three mounting nuts, then pull out the
inner taillight.
[ ]: Sedan
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2r15 W
BACK.UP LIGHT: 21 W
3P CONNECTOR

Brake Lights
WNT/GRN
Circuit Diagram
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+ 21W :Coup€/Sedan18W :HalchbackJ I : Wilh cruise control
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Troubleshooting
DTC 2-3 - With Front Passenger's Airbag
CAUTIONT Whanever ihe ignhion switch is ON lll), or
has been turnod OFF lor le33 than threo minutes. be
careful not to bump lhe SRS unit; ths airbags could
accidontally deploy lnd cause damage or inluries.
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG 2P CONNECTOR
- szsor la
{2 0 JACK)
Try to reproduce tho SRS indicator light:1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24 15).2. Turn the ignition switch ON 1ll), and check that the SRS indi,cator light comes on for about six seconds and goes off.
Doe3 the SnS indicator light 3t.y on?
NOYES
Intermittort tailura, 3y3tem b OK at this time. S€e Trouble-shooting Intormittent Failuros on page 24-15.
Check tor a 3hort io another wire or dec.oasod relirtanct inth6 passonger's airbag inflato.:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe Dositive cable, and wait for three minutes.3. Disconnect the tront passenger's airbag 2P connectorfrom the SFS main harness (see page 24-11).4. Connect the special tool (2 O) to the SRS main harness2P connector.CAUTION: Do not disconn€ct th6 driver's airbag connec-tor.5. Reconnect the baftery positive cable, then .econnect thonegative cable.6. Erase the DTC memory {see page 24-15).7. Read the DTC (see page 24 13).
l. DTC 2.3 indicated?
YESNO
Short io another wiao or d€creased rcsi3tanc6 in the prs-3enger's airbag intlator; repl.ce the passong.r's .irbaglsee page 2467).
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