1996 HONDA CIVIC under-hood

lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
SymptomInspectionRef. page
E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition switch
is first turn on (ll).14-262
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is on (ll).14-264
NOTE:
. lf a customer described the symptom for code P1706 (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test driving,
then recheck the DTC.
. Sometime the E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously. lf so, repair the
pGM-Fl system according to the DTc, then reset the memory by removing the BACK uP fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box for more than 10 seconds. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h)' then
recheck the DTC.
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('99 - 00 Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - El Indicator Light Does Not Come On
PCM CONNECTOR B I25PI
LGl {BRN/BLK)
Wire side ot female terminals
LGlIARN/BLK) LG2IBRN/BLKI
The D indicator light does notcome on whon ths ignhion switchis tirst turned ON {lll. llt shouldcome on tor about two s€conds.)
Check the Service Check Connec-tor:Make sure the special tool {SCSService Connectorl is not connected to the service check con-nector,
ls the special tool (SCS
Service Connectorl connectedto the service check connec-tor?
Disconnect the sp€cial tool f]omthe seruice chcck connoclor andaecheck.
Check the E Indicalor Light:Shift to E posjtion.
Check tor loose te.minal fit in thePCM connectors, lf nocessary,substitute a known-good PCMand aecheck.
Does the E indicator light
Check the Ground Circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the B (25P) connector from the PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe 820 terminal and bodyground, and between the 822terminal and body ground.
Fepair open in th. wirosb€tw.en the 820 end 822 termi-nals and ground {G1011, !ndrepair poor ground {G1011.
ls there continuity?
Measure Power Supply CircuitVoltage:1. Turn the ignitlon switch ON (ll).
2. Measure the voltage betweenterminals Bl and 822 andbetween terminals B9 and820.
Ropair op€n or short in tho wireb€tween the Bl and/or B!| tarmi-nds and the PGM-FI main .ohy,and between tho PGM-FI mainrelay and the under-hood fuso/r€lav box.
ls there battery voltage?
To page 14-289
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Troubleshooting
ABS Pump Motor
Diagnostic Trouble Codo {DTC} 51-53r ABS pump Motor Diagnosis
YES NOTE: Short the PMR terminat to body
NOTE: Reinstall ground for a moment, and recheck the fuse.
the fuse if it is OK lf the fuse is blown, check for a short to bodyground in the MCK circuit.
AAS CONTNOL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
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1211192l22
PMR IYEL/RED} I JUMPERI WIRE
Wire side of female terminals
NO
NO
YES
NOTE: Reinstallthe fuse if it is OK.
NOTE: Short the PMF terminal to booyground for a moment, and recheck the fuse.lf the fuse is blown, check for a short to bodyground in the wire between the under-hoodABS luse/relaV box and pumD motor.
- With the ignition switch ON(ll), ABS indicator lighr doosnot go otf.- With tho SCS s€rvico conneetor conn€cted lsee page 19661,OTCa 51-53 aro indicated.
Check the MTR CHECK (7.5 A) fuse.
Repl.ce the fuse .nd recheck.
Replaco tho tuse and rocheck.
Rcphce th€ pump motor rol6y.
Check the pump motor powersource circuit:Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Ch€ck for a short to !'ows. in thopumP motor power 3ource ciacrrit:Remove th6 purnp motor relay,
Does the pump motor operate?
Bopair sho.t to powsr in the wir€botwoen the under-hood A8Stuse/.elay box and ABS pumpmotor.
Does the pump motor operate?
Check tor loGe ABS control unitconnoctors. lf nocessary, substi-tute a known-good ABS controlunit and roch€ck,
(To page 19-69)
19-68

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(From page 19-68)UNDER.HOOD ABSFUSE/RELAY 8()X
TERMINAL TERMINAL
PUMP MOTOR 2P CONNECTOR
MOTOR +8 lWHTl,$
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Wire side ot female terminals
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MOTOR +B {RED}MOTOR GND (BLK)
ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
(cont'dl
19-69
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side oI female terminals
Check the pump motor circuit:1. Remove the pump motor relay.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Connect the pump motor relayconnector +8 and MOTOR terminals with a iumper wire tora momenr,
Ch€ck for an open in the pump
moior +B circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the pump motor2P connector,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Connect the pump motor relayconnector +B and MOTOR ter-minals with a jumper wire.5. Measure the voltage betweenthe pump motor 2P connectorterminal No. l and bodyground.
Does the pump motor operate?
Repaia open in the wire botweentho under-hood ABS fuse/relaybox and pump motor.ls there battery voltage?
Check the pump motor opgra-tion:Connect the battery {+}terminal tothe pump motor 2P connector ter-minal No. 1. and the (-)terminalto
the terminal No. 2 for a moment.
ReDlaco lho modulator unit.(Feulty pump motor)Does the pump motor operate?
Chock for a short to body ground
in the PMR circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ABS controlunit 22P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenterminal No. 19 and bodygrouno,
Repail opon in ths wirg botwgentho pump motor and bodv ground,
or poor ground (G,!09).
Ropair 3hort to body g?ound intha wire between the under-hood ABS fuse/rclay box andABS cortrol unit.
(To page 19-70)

tfMain Relay
Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC} 54: Msin Relay Diagnosis
YES
NOTE: Reinstallthe fuse if it is OK.
ABS CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
B1{WHT/GRNI
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PCOMIGRN/WHT}scoM{BLK/WHTI
(cont'd)
19-71
Wire side of female terminals
- With the ignition switch ON
{ll), ABS indic.tor light doesnot go off.- With the SCS 3ervica connoc-
tor connected (s€e pag€ 19-561,
DTC 54 is indicated.
checkthe ABS +B (20 Alfuse.
Replace th6 fuso and rechock.
Ch€ck for an op€n in the 81, 82
circuit:Measure the voltage betweenbody ground and the ABS control
unit 26P connector terminal No. '14
and No. 15 individually.
Repair open in the wire betweonthe ABS control unit and under-hood ABS tuse/relav box.
Check for a short lo body ground
in the PMR circuit:1- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the pump motor relay.
3. Disconnect the ABS controlunit 22P connector.4. Check for continuity betweenterminal No. 19 and bodygrouno.
Repair short to body ground in
the wire between the undor-hood ABS fuse/relay box andABS control unit.
ls there continuity?
Check tor a short to body ground
in the PCOM, SCOM circuit:1. Disconnect the ABS controlunit 26P connector.2. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and the ABS con-trol unit 26P terminals No. 1
and No.2 individually.
. Bepai. short to body ground in
tho PCOM circuit wire betwoenthe ABS control unit and under-hood ABS fu3e/.olay box.. Repair 3hort to body ground inthe PCOM or SCOM circuit wirebetween the ABS control unitand moduletor unit.. Rcplace th6 modulator unit.(Short circuit insido tho unit)
ls there continuity?
{To page 19 72)lr

Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
Symptom Chart
NOTE;
. Check the engine coolant level. and allow the engine to warm up before troubleshooting.
. Any abnormality must be corrected before continuing the test.
. Because of the precise measurements needed. use a multimeter when testing.
o Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:- Fuses No. 41 11.5 Al, No. 55 (40 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box. and No. 17 (7.5 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay
box- Grounds No. G401, G402- Cleanliness and tightness of all connectors
SymptomRomedy
Hot air flow is low.Blower motor runs. but one or more
speeds are inoperative.
Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-8).
Blower runs properly.Check for the following:. Clogged heater duct. Clogged heater outlet. Incorrect door position
No hot air flow.Blower motor does not run at all,Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-10).
Blower motor runs.Check for the following:. Clogged heater duct. Clogged blower outlet. Clogged heater valve. Faultv air mix door. Heater valve cable adjustment (see page 21-44). Air mix control cable adiustment (see page 2'l-441. Faulty cooling system thermostat (see section 10). Clogged evaporator (with air conditioning). Frozen evaporator {with air conditioning)
Mode control motor does not run, or one or more modes
are inooerative.
Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-13).
Recirculation control door does not chanqe between
FRESH and RECIRCULATE.
Perform the procedu.es in the flowchan (see page 21-16).
Both heater and A,/C do not work.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-18),
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Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
Blower Motor
BLOWER MOTOR 2P CONNECTOR
Wi.e side of fernale terminals
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glower motor does not run at all.
Check the No.55 (40A)luse in theunder hood fuse/relay box, andthe No. 17 (7.5 A) luse in theundeFdash luse/relay box.
Repl.ce th. fuse{rl, .nd rochack.
Check the blower motor:1. Connect the No. 2 terminal ofthe blower motor 2P connoctor to body ground with a
lumper wrre.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the blower motor run?
Chock for an opsn in the wire:1. Disconnect the ,umper wireand the blower motor 2P con-nector,2. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 1 terminal and bodyground.
ls there battery voltage?
Ch6ck tha blower motor relay:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the blower motorrelay from the under-hoodfuse/relay box, and test it (see
page 21-49).
Replace tha blower moior reley.
To page 21-11
fo page21'12
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Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
From page 21-10
Check the under-hood fuse/relayDOX:N/leasure the voltage between theNo. 3 terminal of the blowermotor relay 4P socket and bodyground,
ls there baftery voltage?
Check lor an open in th€ wire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 4 terminal of the blow-er motor relay 4P socket andbody ground.
Repair open in tho wire betweenthe No. 17 fuss and tho blowelmotor rclay,
Check for en opon in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for continuity betweenthe No. 2 terminal of the blow-er motor relay 4P socket andbody ground.
Check foi an open in the wirebetwe€n the blower motor relavand body glound. lf the wiro isOK, check fo. poor ground atG{01 and G4O2.
ls there continuity?
Repair open in the BLU/WHTwire b€tween the blower motorrelav and the blower motor.
Blower Motor (cont'dl
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY 'P SOCKET
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