1996 HONDA CIVIC Brake light switch check

Lighting System
Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test (Canadal
2.
3.
LRemove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
knee bolster (see section 20).
Disconnect the connectors from the daytime run-
ning lights control unit.
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
input tests at the connector,- 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.
CavityWireTGst conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause it result is not obtained
BLKU nderall conditionsCheck for continuity to g.ound:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
A2BLK /VHT
Underall conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.20 (10 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
etYEUBLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voitage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 18 {7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash luse/relay box
Faulty ignition switch
An open in the wire
A4RED
Combination light
switch in " =D " posi-
UOn
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 48 (30 A) tuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
A1WHT/RED
Combination light
switch OFF; connect ajumper wire between
the YEUBLK and
WHT/RED terminals,
then turn the ignition
switch ON (ll)
Headlights (high beam) should
come on, (and high beam
indicator should come on).
. Poor ground (G201, G202, G40'1,
G402). Blown bulbs. Faulty daytime running lights
resrstor. An open in the wire
GRN/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll),
brake fluid reservoir
full, and parking brake
lever down
Connect to ground: The brake
system light should come on.
Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box
Blown brake system light
An open in the wire
REDiGRNParking brake lever LrpCheck for continuity to groundl
There should be continuity.
. Faulty parking brake switch. An open in the wire
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CavityWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
BRNA/VHTUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 80 - 120 O.
Fau lty actuator solenoid
Poor ground (G202)
An open in the wire
1BRNUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 40 - 60 0.
11BRN/BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 70 - 110 0.
2GRY
lgn jtion switch ON (ll),
main switch ON and
brake pedal pushed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 0 V with the Pedal
pushed and battery voltage with
the pedal released.
'Faulty brake switch
. An open In the wlre
3BLKU nderall conditionsCheck for continuitY to groundl
There should be continuity
' Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
5GRNA,A/HT
Brake pedal pushed,
then released
Check for voltage to groundl
There should be batterY voltage
with the Pedal Pushed. and 0 V
with the pedal released
. Blown No. 52 (15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
. Faulty brake switch. An open in the wire
LT GRN/
RED
Set button pushedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 52 (15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
Faulty horn relay
Faulty sevresume switch
Faulty cable reel
An open in the wire7LT GRN/
BLK
Resume button Pushed
10RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll)Attach to ground:
Cruise indicator light in the gauge
assembly should come on.
Blown bulb
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box
Faulty dimming circuit in the
gauge assemDly
An open in the wire
BLU,A/VHT
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and main swilch ON;
raise the front of the
car, and rotate one
wheel slowly with the
other wheel blocked.
Check for voltage between the
BLUMHT @ and BLK O terminals:
There should be 0- 5 V or more
-0- 5 V or more repeatedlY
. Faulty vehicle speed sensor {VSS)
. An open in the wire
LT GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and main switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 14 (7.5 A)fuse in the
under-dash luse/relaY box
Faulty main switch
An open in the wire
14PNK
A,T: Shift lever in E,
ojorE
M/T: Clutch pedal
released
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no conti-
nuity when the clutch Pedal is
depressed or when the shift lever
is in other positions.
Faulty A/f gear position switch
Faulty or misadjusted clutch
switch (M/T)
Poor ground (G401, G402)
An open in the wire
BLU/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck for continuity between No. I
terminal and No. 5 terminal of the
PCM connector A.
There should be continuity
. An open in the wire
*: '99 - 00 models with A,/Tl-,
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Circuit Diagram
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY 8OXIGNITIONSWITCH
WHT/8LI( +WHT
Brake systsm light
passenger's airbag
l----ltlI DUMMY II BESISTOR I
tll
tl
la rl
MEMORY ERASESIGNAT IMES)CONNECTOR I2P)
GRY{GRN)
I
BRN BRN
tl.-l- .-r-\./ \./
ECM/PCM SERVICECHECKCONNECTOR
ILT 8LU
I
t'7
DATA LINKCONNECTOR{DLC) {r6P)
GRY GRY(GRN) IGNN)
V:
G801
Teminalside oi thal€ terminals
24-6
4''
SRS UNIT TERMINALSG40tG402
SBS INDICATOR CIRCUIT{ln the gauge assembly)
PGM_FI
DRIVER'SAIRBAGINFLATOR
10 14 r 13 6 7(VAl 3{VBlSRS UNIT16 17 t5 9 18 8

Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On
CAUTION: Whonever ths ignition switch is ON {ll}, or
has been turned OFF tor less than three minutes. be
careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbagls) could
accidentally deploy .nd caus6 damage or iniuri€s.
Check tho pow€r supply (fuse):
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check whether the otherindicator lights come on (brake system, etc.).
Oo the other indicator liohts como on?
YESNO
Check th6 fuso:Check the No. 25 {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash tuse/relayb"t
ls th6 tu36 OK?
NOYES
Check the bulb:Replace the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse, and check that theSRS indicator light comes on.
Doos the SRS indicator liqhl come on7
I YES No
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Check tho wire harns b€twecn fus6 and gauge aasambly:Check for an open in the wire harness between luseNo. 25 {7.5 A) and the gauge assembly, and repair. Checkthat the SRS indicator light comes on.
Doo. tho SRS indic.tor light como on?
I yEs No
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END
Check tho SRS indicator light bulb:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the gauge assembly.3. Check for blown SRS indicator light butb.
ls the SRS indicator light bulb OK?
NOYES
Ch.ck the SnS indicator liglrt circuit:Replace the bulb, and reconnect the gauge assemblyconnectors. Then turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
Ooes th6 SRS indicato. llght come on?
I YEs No
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No. 25 (7.5 Al FUSE

Ground
G402
Components or Clrcult Grounded
Arr gear position switch, ABS control unit (3 wires), Blower motor high relay ('99-'00
models), Blower motor relay, ELD unit, Heater Jan switch ('96-'98 models), Heater
control panel, Mode control motor ('96.98 models), Power transistor ('99-'00 models),
Service check connector....plus everything grounded through G401
| 14-13 | ABS pump motor
1l-9 i Stereo radio tuner ('96-'98 models), Audio unit ('99-'00 models)
Drivsr's door lock actuator, Driver's door lock switch, Drivefs window motor' Left mirror
defogger, Pow€r window master switch (2 wires), Power door lock control unit (all
except '99-'00 with keyless), Power mirror switch
G55214-9 i Driver's s€at belt switch, Fuel pump, Fuel tank unit, Right mkror defogger
G601
(Hatch-
back)
14-12 iLeft and right back-up lights, Left and right brake lighvtail lights, Lefl and right rear
turn signal lights, Left and right tail lights....plus eveMhing grounded through G761
G601 I 14-10
(All Coupesl
ano
(96198
S6dans)
High mount brake light, Left and right back-up lights, Left and right inner brake lighv
taiilights, Lett and right license plale lights, Lett and right outer brak€ lighvtail lights'
Left and right rear turn signal lights, Rear window deJogger, Trunk latch switch
G601
(99-'oo
Sedans)
G602
('ss-'00
Sedans)
G761
(Hatch-
back)
G771
(Hatch-
back)
14-11
14-12 i
High mount brake light, Left and right back-up lights, Left and right brake lighvouter
taillights, Left and right inner taillight, Left and right rear turn signal light' Rear window
deJogger (GX), Trunk latch switch
Window antenna coil
Hatch latch switch ('98-'00 models), High mount brake light' Left and right license plate
lights, Rear window wiper motor...plus everything grounded through G601
Rear window defogger
14-13 i SRS unit (2 wires)
*1 = All '96-98 models €xcept Dl685, '99100 D16Y5 with M/T*2 = '98 D1685, all '99-'00 models except Dl6Y5 with M/T
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Brake System Indicator Light (cont'd)
- How the Circuit Works
The brake system indicator light comes on to alert
the driver that the parking brake is applied, or that
the brake fluid level is low. lt also comes on as a
bulb test when the engine is cranked.
Parking Brake
With the ignition switch in ON (ll) or START (lll),
voltage is applied through fuse 25 to the brake
system light. When you apply the parking brake, the
switch closes and provides a ground for the light.
The light then comes on to remind you that the
parking brake is applied.
Brake Fluid Level
With the ignition switch in ON (ll) or START (lll),
voltage is applied through fuse 25 to the brake
system light. lf the brake fluid level is low, the brake
fluid level switch closes, providing ground to the
circuit. The brake system light then comes on,
alerting the d verto a low brake fluid level in the
brake master cylinder. (Check brake pad wear
before you add fluid).
Bulb Check
With the ignition switch in START (lll) and clutch
pedal depressed or A'lT gear selector in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N), voltage is applied through fuse 31
to the brake bulb check circuit. The brake bulb
check circuit closes, allowing current to flow through
the brake system light and bulb check circuit to
ground. The brake system light then comes on to
test the bulb.
Refer to the Service Manual (Section 23, Electrical)
for specific tests or troubleshooting procedures.
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- Green- On rear of under-dash fuse/relay box- On main wire harness
I
l RED/YEL(Headlight switch)
2 BLIVBLU (ABS)
3 RED/GRN(Headlight switch)
4 GFIN/BLK(Front wiper/washer)
5 FED/BLU(Headlight swrtch)
6 WHT/BLU(Charging systern)
7
9 REDAVHT(Headlight switch)
10 GRN/YEL (Turn signaland hazard lights)
11
12 USA: BLKAVHT(Charging system)
13 BLKryVHT (Fuse 15)
14 GRN/RED (Brake
indicator system light)
16 GRN/RED (Turn signaland hazard lights)
17 BED/BLK(Headlight switch)
18 RED/BLK(Headlight switch)
52. C130
- Brown- Below right side ot dash panel- Engine wire harness junction connector
T---------"1
1 8RN/BLK (G101)
2 BRN/BLK (G101)
3 BRN/BLK (G101)
4 BRN/BLK (G101)
5 BRN/BLK (G101)
6 BRN/BLK (G101)
7 BRN/BLK (G101)
I BRN/BLK (G101)
9 BRN/BLK (G101)
10 BBN/BLK (G101)
L---------J
Terminals grouped together areconnected by the sarre bus bar.
*1= 96- 98 models: All except D16Y5'99-'00 models: D1685*2= 96-98 models: D16Y5/D1685'99- 00r All except D1685
11 BLUMHT (VSS)
12 BLU,ryVHT (VSS)
13 BLU,^/VHT (VSS)L_-_____--Jr---------'1
14 YEL/BLK (PGl\4-Fl)
15 YEL/BLK (PGr\4'Fr)
16 YEUBLK (PGI\4,FI)
17 YEUBLK (PGr\4,Fr)L______---JT----------118 *1: GRN (Fans)*2: YEUBLU (PGM-Fl)
19 *1: GRN (Fans).2: YEUBLU (PGM-Fl)
20 *1: GRN (Fans).2: YEUBLU (PGM-Fl)_______--J
51. SRS Unit
- Yellow- Below center oJ dash- On SRS marn wire harness
1 GFY (1) or GRN(Drivefs nflator)
2
3 GRY (17) or GRN(lgn tion input)
6 GRY (21) or GRN(SRS indicalor control)
7 GRY (18) or GRN(lgnition nput)
8 GBY (14) or GRN (MES)
9 GBY (13) of GRN(Service checkconnector input)
10 GRY (4) or GRN(Frt. pass. inflato4
11
13 GBY (2) or GRN(Drivefs nflator)
14 GBY (5) or GRN(Frt. pass. inflator)
15 GRY (3) or GRN(DLC input/output)
16 GRY (19) or GRN(G801)
17 GRY (20) or GRN(G801)
1B GRY (6) or GRN (MES)
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53. C420
- Green- On rear of under-dash fuse/relay box- On main wire harness
1 Canadar RED/BLU(Headlights)
2
3 8LK (G401)
5 WHT/GRN(Rear window defogger)
6 WHT/BLU(Power windows)
7
8 YEL/GRN (PGM-FD
I BLK//EL (Fuse 17)
1O BLUAVHT (PGM,FI)
1 1 BLUMHT (PGI,4-FI)
14
16 Canada: BLKAVHT(Headlights)
18 A/Tr WHT/GRN(lnterlock system)
19
20 WHT/RED(Ceiling light)
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