1996 HONDA CIVIC iat

Troubleshooting
Solenoid
Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC} 31-38: Solenoid Diagnosis
YES
ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ABS CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
FL.OUT (YEL/ALK)- With the ignition switch ON(lll, ABS indicator light doesnol go oft. or ABS indic.to.light comes on while ABS i3functioning.- With the SCS servico connec-tor connected ls€. pag€ 19-561,DTCa 31-38 are indicstod.
Check for a short lo powor in thosol6noid circuitl1. Disconnect the ABS controlunit 22P and 26P connectors.2. Sta rt the engine.3. Measure the voltage betweenthe ABS control unit connectorappropriate solenoid circuitterminal* and body ground.
Ropri. short to powor in thcappropriate solanoid ci.cuit wirobotw6.n ths ABS cont.ol unitand modulrtor unit.
ls there battery voltage?
Check for a short to body groundin the 3olenoid circuit:Check tor continuity between theappropriate solenoid circuit termi-nal* and body ground.
. Repair short to body ground inlhe .ppropriato solonoid circuitwire betwoan th6 ABS controlunit and modllato. unit.. Replaco the modul.tor unit.
Check th€ ABS control unit:'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the ABS control unit22P and 26P connectors.3. Connect the SCS service con-
4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.5. Measure the voltage betweenthe ABS control unit 26P con-nector appropriate CONI circuitterminal++ and body ground.
Check for loos€ ABS control unhconnectora. It naceslrry, aub3ti-tutc . known-good ABS controlunit tnd recheck.
ls there approx. 3 V?
DTCAppropriateConnectorAppropriateTerminal
31: FRJN22PNo. 1
32: FR-OUT22PNo.12
33i FL'IN22PNo. 11
34: FL OUT22PNo.10
3s: RRIN26PNo.13
36: RR-OUT22PNo. 21
37: RLIN26PNo.25
38: RL-OUT26PNo.12RL.OUT IYEL}
Wire side of female terminals
DTCAppropriateTerminal
31: FR-lNNo. 2: SCOM
32: FR-OUTNo. 2: SCOM
33i FLINNo. 1: rcOM
34: FL-OUTNo. l: PCOM
35: RR{NNo.1:PCOM
36: RR-OUTNo. 1: rcOM
37rRL'lNNo. 2: SCOM
38: RL-OUTNo. 2: SCOM
RL.OUT (YEL}
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(From page 19 66)
Check tor an op€n in th€ solenoidcircuit:Measure the voltage between theABS control unit connector appro-priate solenoid circuit terminal*and body ground.' Repsir opon in the appropriateCOM circuit wiro botwoon theABS control unit and modulatolunit.' Repair open in ihe appropriatesol€noid ci.cuit wiro betweentho ABS control unit and modu-lator unit.. Roplaco the modulator unil.
ls there approx.3 V?
Check loi loGe ABS control unitconnoctors. It necessarv, substi-tute a known-good ABS controlunit and recheck.
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ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ABS CONTROL UNIT 25P CONNECTOR
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FL.OUT {YEL/BLK}DTCConn€clorTerminal
31: FB-lN22PNo. 1
32: FR'OUT22PNo. 12
33: FL IN22PNo.1l
34: FL-OUT22PNo. 10
35: BR-lN26PNo. 13
36: RR-OUT22PNo.2l
37: BL-lN26PNo. 25
38:8I-OUT26PNo. 12
BL.OUT (YELI
Wire side of female terminals
19-67

Opening Drag Check
{Motor Removed)
Before installing the motor, measure lhe effort required
to open the glass using a spring scale as shown.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, pfotest the lead-
ing edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
lf load is over 40 N (4 kgf,9 lbf), check the side clearance
and glass height (see page 20-51).
SHOP TOWEL
l,e
20-57
Closing Force Check
(Motor Installedl
'1. After installing all removed parts, have a helper
hold the switch to close the glass while you mea-
sure the force required to stop it. Attach a spring
scale as shown. Read the force as soon as the glass
stops moving, then immediately release the switch
and spring scale.
CAUTION: When using a spring scale, protect the
lerding edge ol the glass with a shop towel.
Closing Force: 200 - 290 N(20 - 30 kst, 44 - 66 lbfl
lf the torce in not within specification, install a new
lock washer, adjust the tension by turnang the motor
clutch adjusting nut, and bend the lock washer
against the motor clutch adjusting nut.
LOCKWASHERReplace.
COUNTER.cLocKwrsETo decrease
SCALE

ls there approx. 2 - 3 ohms?
Check for an open in the wire(s):1. Reconnect the blower resistor
4P connector,2. Remove the center dashboardlower cover (see section 20),and disconnect the heater fanswitch 6P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Ground each of these termi-nals individually in the tollow_ing order: No. 4, 2, 5 and 3.
Does the blower motor run atprogressively higher speeds?Reolace the hoater fan switch.
Repair open or cause ol excessiveresistance in the appropriatewire{sl between the blower resis-tor and the heater {an switch.
Check the blower resislor:1. Turn the ignitjon switch OFF.2. Disconnect the blower resistor 4P connector.3, N4easure the resistancebetween the No. 2 and No. 4
terminals of the blower resis-tor,
BLOWER RESISTOR
HEATER FAN SWITCH 6P CONNECTOR
BLU/WHT
2
16
BLUBLU/YEL
BLU/BLK
JUMPERWIRE
Wire side of female terminals
21-9

Blower Unit
Replacement
NOTE: The blower motor, recirculation control motor
and blower resistor can bs replacsd without rsmoving
th€ blower unit (see neld Page).
1. Move the temperature control to "HOT."
'96-98: Slide the temperature control lever.'99-00: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), then turn
the temperature contol knob. Turn the ignition
switch off,
Remove the glovs box (ses ssction 20),
R€move ths s6lf-tapping screw and ths passsng6r's
dashboard low€r cover. Removo the bolt, the nut
and the kn€e bolst€r, then remove the fiv€ bolts and
the glove box trame,
Without Air Condhioning
4-a. Remove the wiro harness from the h68t€r duct, then
remove the two self-tapping scrsws and the heatsr
duct.
KNEE
GLOVE BOX FRAME
HEATER DUCT
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Wrth Air Conditioning
4-b. Removo th6 ev8porator (sss pago 22-28).
6x1.0m|n9.8 N'm
6x1.0mm9.8 N'm lt'o tgf'm, t.2 lb{'ttl
Disconnoct the connectors trom th€ blower motor,
blowor r6sistor {'96 - 98 models), power transiator
('99 - 0O modsls), blowor motor high telay ('99 - 00
models) and recirculation control motor.
R€mov€ ths wiro harnoss clip from tho recirculation
control motor, and release the wir6 harnsss from ths
clamo on the blowor unit. Remove the two mount-
ing bolts, tho mounting nut and ths blowor unit'
9.8 .m 11.0 tgfm,1.2 tblfrl
lnstall in ths reverso order of removal. Mako surs
that thsre is no air leaka96.
6x1.0mm9,t N'm 11.0lgi.m,7.2 tbf.fil

Heater Unit
Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24} before performing repairs or ser-
L Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Frcm under the hood, open the clamp, then discon-
nect the heater valve cable from the heater valve
arm. Turn the heater valve arm to the fully opened
position as shown.
When the engine is cool. drain the engine coolant
from the radiator (see section 10).
!@ Do not remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot; the ongine coolant is under pres'
surg and could severely scald you.
CLAMP
HEATER VALVC CABLE
4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater unit.
CAUTION: Engine coolant will damage p8int.
Ouickly rinse any spilled engins coolant from painted
su aces,
NOTE: Engine coolant will run out when the hoses
are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan.
5. Remove the mounting nut from the heater unit.
NOTE: When removing the mounting nut, take care
not to damage or bend the fuel lines, the brake
lines, etc.
I x 1 .25 mm22 N.m {2.2 kgl.m, 16lblftl
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Description
Outline
The air conditioner system removes heat from the passenger compartment by circulating refrigerant through the system
as shown below.
BLOWER FAN
EVAPORATOR(Absorption of heati
EOUALIZING TUBE(Meters pressure andimproves the expansionvalve reaction time)
into the evaporator)CAPILLATY TUBE SENSING BULB
lControls the temPerature of the
ref rigerant leaving the evaporator
by metering the expansion valve)
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THERMOSTAT
A/C PRESSURE SWITCH
When the refrigerant is below
200 kPa (2.0 kgtcm',28 Psi)or above 3,200 kPa 132 kgflcm',
455 psi), the Ay'C pressure
switch opens the circuit to
the A,/C switch and stops the
EXPANSION VALVE(Meters the requiredamount of refrigerant
airconditioning to Protect the
compressor.
RECEIVER/DRYER(Traps debris, andremoves morsturel
THERMAL PROTECTOR
{Opens the comPressorclutch circuit when the
compressor temPeraturebecomes too high)
RELIEF VALVE(Relieves pressure at the
compressor when thepressure is too high)
(Radiation of heat)
I
f-r--; I
(Suction and comPression,
HIGH PRESSURE VAPOR
HtGH PRESSUBE LIOUID
LOW PRESSURE LIOUID
This car uses HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant which does not contain chlorofluorocarbons Pay attention to the following
service items:
. Do not mix refrigerants CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a)' They are not compatible'
. Useonlythe recommended polyalkyieneglycol (PAG) refrigerant oil designedforthe R-134a compressor (SANDEN: SP-
10; DENSO: ND_OIL8). Intermixing ihe re-commended (pAG) refrigerant oil with any other refrigerant oil will result in
compressor failure.
. All A,,ic system parts {compressor, discharge line, suction line, evaporator, condenser, receiver/dryer, expansion valve'
O-rings for joints) have to be proper for refrigerant R- 134a Do not confuse with R-l2 parts'
. Use a halogen gas leak detector designed for refrigerant R-134a
. R-12 and R-134a refrigerant servacing equipment are not interchangeable. Use only a recovery/recycling/charging station
that is u,L.-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of sAE J2210 to service R-134a air conditioning systems'
. Always recover the refrigerant R-134a with an approved recovery/recycling/charging station before disconnecting any
A,/C fitting.
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A/C Service Tips and Precautions
The air conditioner system uses HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and polyalkyleneglycol (PAG) refrigerant oil*, which are not
compatible with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and mineral oil. Do not use R-12 refrigerant or mineral oil in this system, and do
not attempt to use R-12 servicing equipmenU damage to the air conditioner system or your servicing equipment will result.*Sanden SP-10:
. P/N 38897 - P13 - A0lAH: 120 ml 14ll.oz, 4.2lmp.oz)
. P/N 38899 - P13 - A0l | 40 mf 11 1/3ll.oz,1.4 lmp'oz)
Use only service equipment that is U.L. listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove R 134a
from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner ref;ige;ant and lubricant vapol or mist can irritate syes, nose and throat, Avoid
breathing the air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor or misl.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
R-'134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with compressed
ai.
!@@ some mixtures of air and R-t3ila have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures and can result
in tire or explosion causing iniury or property damage. Never use compressed air lo pressure tesl R-134a service equip-
ment or vehicle 8ir conditioner systoms.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and Iubricant manufacturers.
L Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery whenever replacing air conditioning pans.
2. Keep moisture and dust out of the system. When disconnecting any lines, plug or cap the fittings immediately; don't
remove the caps or plugs until just before you reconnect each line.
3. Before connecting any hose or line, apply a few drops of refrigerant oilto the O-ring.
4, When tightening o. loosening a fitting, use a second wrench to support the matching fitting.
5. When discharging the system, use a R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station; don't release refrigerant
into the atmosphere,
6. Add refrigerant oil after replacing the following parts:
NOTE:
. To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refriger-
ant oils.
. lmmediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash
it off immediately.
Condenser .......2o ml (2/3 fl.oz, 0.7 lmp.ozl
Evaporator .,.,.,. i[5 m{ 11 213 tl.oz,1,6lmp.ozl
Line or hose ..... 10 mf (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.ozl
Receiver/Dryer 10 m{ (1/3 fl.oz,0.'l lmp.ozl
Leakage repair 25 m{ (5/6 fl.oz, 0.9 lmp.ozl
Comptessor ... For compressor replacement. subtract the volume of oil drained trom the
removed compressor from A, and drain the calculated volume of oilfrom the new
compressor: A - Volume of removed compressor: Volume to drain from new
comoressor.
A: SANDEN 130 mf l/t 113 ll.oz, 4.6 lmp'ozl; DENSO 140 mf {4 213 ll'oz, 1.9
lmp.oz),
NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from the removed compressor, don't drain more
than S0 m{ 112Ell.oz,1.8 lmp.oz) fromthe new compressor.
REMOVED NEW
COMPRESSORCOMPRESSOR
*DENSO ND-OlL 8l
. P/N 38897 - PR7 - A01AH: 120 ml (4 fl.oz)
. P/N 38899 PR7-A01:40mf (1 1/3fl'oz)
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