1996 HONDA CIVIC unit test

'99 - 00 Models
SRS components are located in this area, Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) betore perfoming repairs or service.
HEATER UNITReplacement, page 21'39
Overhaul, page 21-41
BLOWEB UNITReplacement, page 21-37Overhaul, page 21 38
HEATER FANswtTcH
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48Beplacement, page 21-48
AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOBTest, page 21-46Replacement, page 21 46
BLOWERTest, page 21-49
POWER TRANSISTORTest, page 21 50
HIGH RELAY
MODE CONTROLDIALHEATER VALVE CABLEAdjustment, page 21 45TEMPERATURE CONTROLDIALAdjustment, page 21-45
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGERswtrcHSee section 23MODEMOTORTest, page 21 47Replacement, page 2 l-47A/C SWTTCH
lwith A/cl
CONTROL SWITCH
21-3

Blower Unit
Overhaul
NOTE:
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48
aBefore reassembly. make sure that the recirculation control door and linkage move smoothly without binding.
When attaching the recirculation control motor, make sure its positioning will not allow the recirculation control door
to be pulled too far.
After aftaching the recirculation control motor, connect power and ground, and watch the movement of the recircula-
tion control door.
BLOWERTest, page 2'l 9{'96 - 98 modebl
POWER TRANSISTOR l'99 - 00 modeblTest, page 21-50
Test, page 21'10 ('96 98 models) orpage 21'31 ('99 00 models)
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MOTOR
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Charging System
Component Location Index
UNDER.HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX/*Has replaceable ELECTRICAL LOAD II DETECTOR (ELD) UNIT '
Troubleshooting, page 23-1 14Replacement, page 23-120Bectifier Removal, page 23,121Rectifier Test, page 23-122Rear Bearing Replacement, page 23-j24
*ELD unit: USA
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT(ln the gauge assembly)Test, page 23- l14
BATTERYTest, page 23-91
ALTERNATOR BELTInspection and Adjustment, page 23-t25
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JGau ge/lndicator/Terminal
With tachometer;
CONNECTOR "A"
{A/T GEAR POSITION INDICATOR}
Location lndex
CONNECTOR "8"
{GAUGE and INOICATOR)CONNECTOB "C"
CONNECTOR "D"
{ABS INDICATORI
SPEEDOMETER:Indicates 60 km/h at 637 rpm or
60 mph at 1,025 rpm o{thevehicle speed sensor (VSS).
A/T GEAR POSITIONINDICATORSee page 23 149
TACHOMETER:Indicates 100 rpm at200 pulses per minuteol the ignition controlmodule (lCMi.FUEL GAUGEENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) GAUGE
(cont'd)
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(GAUGE end INDICATORI
A1-----------+816
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c1 --------->c13
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Gauge/Sending Unit Test, page 23-142

Gauge Assembly
Gauge/lndicator/Terminal Location Index (cont'd)
Without tachometer:
CONNECTOR "A"
IA/T GEAR POSITION INDICATORICONNECTOR "8"
{GAUGE and INDICATOR}CONNECTOR "C"
(GAUGE and INDICAIORI
CONNECTOR "F"
{SRS INDICATOR)CONNECTOR "D"
{ABS INDICATORI
SPEEDOMETER:Indicates 60 km/h at 637 rpm or60 mph at 1,025 rpm ofthevehicle speed sensor (VSS).
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUFE (ECT) GAUGEA/T GEAR POSITIONINDICATOFSee page 23 149FUEL
A1 ------> 46
----> al4
B1. - --------------->B16
JilililHililil1
C1-- - --------..+C13
JililHililL
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lus 0 0 Bu-. )
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Gauge/Sending Unit Test, page 23 142

Fuel Gauge
Gauge/Sending Unit Test
!@ Do not smoke while working on tho fuel
system. Keep open tlame away trom your wotk atea.
NOTE: Refer to page 23-133 for the fuel gauge system
circuit.
'1. Check the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/
relay box before testing.
2. Remove the access panel from the floor.
ACCESS PANEL
Disconnect the 3P connector from the fuel gauge
sending unit.
Connect the voltmeter positive probe to the No. 2
terminal and the negative probe to the No. I termi-
nal, then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
There should be between 5 and 8 V.
. lf the voltage is as specified, go to step 5.
. lf the voltage is not as specified. check for:- an open in the YEUBLK or BLK wire.- poor ground (G552).
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Attach a jumper wire between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals, then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
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1.Check that the pointer of the fuel gauge starts mov-
ing toward the "F" mark.
CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch OFF before thepoinier reaches "F" on ihe gauge dial. Failure to do
so may damage the fuel gauge.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is a bobbin (cross-coil) type,
hence the fuel level is continuously indicated even
when the ignition switch is OFF, and the pointer
moves more slowly than that of a bimetaltype.
. lf the pointer of the fuel gauge does not move at
all, replace the gauge.
. lf the gauge is OK. inspect the fuel gauge send-
ing unit.
Remove the fuel gauge sending unit as shown.
Japan-produced
USA, Canada-produced

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9. lMeasure the resistance between the No 1 and No. 2
terminals at E {EMPTY), 112 \HALF FULL) and F
(FULL) by moving the lloat.
USA, Canada-produced {Ceramic board type):
Too ot lhe workbench (Bottom of the fuel tank)
ll the resistance readings are beyond the range. replace
the fuel gauge sending unit
Float PositionE1t2F
Resistance (0)105 - 10829.5 - 35.53.5-5
Jaoan-Ploduced (Wire-wound typel:
Float PositionE1/2F
Resistance (O)105 - 11025.5 - 39.5
Low Fuel Indicator Light Test
NOTE: For the low fuel indicator circuit diagram, refer to
the gauge assembly circuit diagram (see page 23'2311.
1. Check the No. 25 (7 5 A) luse in the driver's under
dash fuse/relay box before testing
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3.
4.
Drain the luel into an approved container. Reinstall
the fueltank drain bolt with a new washer.
Add less than 4L (1 1 U.S Gal, 0.9 lmp Gal) of fuel,
and turn the ignition switch ON (ll). The low fuel
indicator light should come on within four minutes'
. lf the light comes on within four minutes, go to
step 8.
. lf the light does not come on within four min-
utes, go to step 5.
Remove the access panel lrom the Iloor'
Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the
fuel tank sending unit 3P connector.
Connect the fuel tank sending unit 3P terminals No'
1 and No. 3 with a jumPer wire
. lf the light comes on, replace the fuel gauge
sending unit (see Page 23 1421
. lf the light does not come on, check for:
- An open in the GRN/YEL wire between the
fuel gauge sending unit and the fuel gauge
- A blown bulb.- A poor ground (G552)
6.
1.
female terminals
8. Add 4L {1.1 U.S. Gal, 0 9 lmp Gal) of fuel The light
should go off within four minutes.
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Interlock System
Component Location Index
INTERI.OCK
UNITInput Test, page 23-'146
KEY INTEBLOCK SOLENOIDrnd KEY INTERLOCK SWITCH(ln the steering lock assemblylTest, page 23-147
PARK PIN SWITCHTest, page 23-148
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDTest, page 23-147
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