1996 HONDA CIVIC fuel light

Fuse
NumberAmpsPageFuse Name
(RR WIPER
RR WASHER)
i R HiL HIGH BEAM | 10
L H/L HIGH BEAM
| (PAIV RR-L)
i (P/vv RR-R)
(rGN CO|L)
10I (P,^/V AS)
Component or Circuit Protected
Not used
Not used
Rear wiper, Security system (option)
(Vehicles pre-wired for accessory security system)
'10r 1n-2
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| 1 10-12i Right headlight, DRL control unit (Canada)
Lett headlight, DRL control unit (Canada)
I ro-rsSecurity system (option)
| 120-2 | Left rear window motor
Right rear window motor
lgnition coil ('98-'00 models except GX)
| 120-1 | Front passenger's window motor
i (PiW DH)| 20 1 12O I Driver's window motor
TURN LIGHTSHazard warning switch
FUEL PUMP
(SRS UNIT)
PGM-FI main relav, SRS unit
(cRUrsE CoNTROL)
/KtrVt trSS\
Stereo radio tuner ('96-'98 USA: LX, EX, and HX),
Cruise control main switch, Keyless door lock
control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless entry)
15ALTERNATOR
SP SENSOR
l-a10-4I ELD unit, Gauge assembly, TCM (96-'98 CW, PGM-FI
16I RR DEF RELAY7.510-8I Rear window defogger ('96-'98 models), ABS control
I unit. Power mirror switch ('99-'00 models except GX)
i-HEATER r/C
I RELAY
Power mirrors ('96-98 models and all GX models),
Air delivery, Blower controls, AilC compressor
controls, Fans
I (RUNNING LIGHT
I RELAY)
1 7.5 1
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I DRL control unit (Canada)
i BACK-UP LTGHTSi Back-up lights
(RUNNING LIGHT)DRL control unit (Canada)
I R H/L LOW BEAM'10 l11o-12Right headlight
I L H/L LOW BEAM | 101110-12 | Left headlight
(cont'd)
(SRS)SRS unit
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Fuse
NumberFuse NameAmpsPage
BATTERY
Component or Circult Protected
Power distribution
lgnition switch
INTERIOR LIGHT | 7.5 | 10-10 | DLC, Ceiling light, Trunk light
FI E/M15 i(20 GX) i
i PGM-FI main relay, Fuel injection relay (GX)
Not used
POWER WINDOW| 10-10 | Power window relay
BACK UPStereo radio iuner ('9G'98 mod€ls), Audio unit ('99100
models), Heater control panel, PCM/ECM, TCM (9e'98
cvr)
HEADLIGHT
REAR DEFROSTER I
DOOR LOCK UNIT,
ROOF
i 10-12i Headlights
Not used
Rear window defogger relay
Power door lock control unit (all except '99-'00 models
with keyless), Keyless door lock control unit ('99-'00
models with keyless), Moonroof
i HORN, SrOP Lri 10-13i Horn relay, Brake switch
HAZARDHazard warning switch
OPTIONI 10-13I Security system (option)
i HEATER MOTOR Ii 10-1 i Blower motor relay
(CONDENSER FAN)
COOLING FANl1o-1
Condenser Jan relay, A'lC compressor clutch relay
Radiator tan relay
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Ground-to-Components I ndex
f.,lONOTE: All ground wires are BLK unless otherwise noted.
GroundPageComponents or Circuit Grounded
Battery (BLKYEL)
Steering pump bracket
t+-rg ITransmission housing
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G101
(-1)
G101
(-2)
14-2
and
14-3
ano
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Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK: LG1 and LG2 are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (CW, EGR valve and lift sensor (Dt6yS enginewith M,/T), Engine coolant temperature switch, pGM-Fl main relay, power steeringpressure switch (USA), Primary HO2S (D16Y5 engine with l\/,/T), Vehicle speed sensor,VTEC pressure switch (D16Y5/D16Y8 engines), CKF sensor (BRN/BLK), Transmission
control module (CYf) (Pc1 is BLK: LG1 is BRN/BLK)
Shielding betvveen the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor. Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors.
Knock sensor (CWDl6YB engine), Mainshaft speed sensor (AiT except CVT),
I Countershaft speed sensor (A/T except CVf)
Shielding between the TCM and these components (CVT) (all have BRN/BLK wires):
Drive pulley speed sensor, Driven pulley speed sensor, Secondary gear shaft
speed sensor
Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK; LG1 and LGz are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (D16Y5 engine), EGR valve (Dt685), Engine
coolant temperature switch, Fuel pressure regulator shut-off solenoid valve (D1685),
PGM-FI main relay, Power steering pressure switch (USA), Vehicle speed sensor, VTECpressure switch (All except D16Y7 engine), CKF sensor (A

except 81642) (BRN/BLK)
Shielding between the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor, Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors,
Knock sensor (All except D16Y7 engine), i/ainshaft speed sensor (Arf except CW),
Countershaft speed sensor (A,/T except CVf), Drive pulley speed sensor (CW), Drivenpulley speed sensor (CVT), Secondary gear shaft speed sensor (CVf)
I Badiator fan motor, Right front parking/turn signat tight, Right headtight
G20214-4I Cruise control actuator, Left front parking/turn signal lights, Left headlight, Rear window
I washer motor, Windshield washer motor, Washer fluid level switch (,99-'00 Canada)
G401| +-o
and
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Accessory power socket, Brake fluid level switch, Clutch interlock switch (M/T), Clutchswitch (lillT with cruise/D16Y5 engine with MfD, Combination wiper switch (Z wires),
Cruise control main switch, Cruise control unit, Dash lights brightness controller, Data
link connector, Daytime running lights control unit (Canada), Gauge assembly, Horn('96-'97 models), Integrated control unit, Interlock control unit (ArI), Keyless door lock
control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless), Moonroof close and open relays, Moonroof
switch, Park pin switch (A/r), Power window relay, Rear window defogger relay, Rear
window defogger switch ('96-'98 models), Steering lock, Stereo radio tuner (,96-,98
USA: LX, EX, and HX), Turn signal/hazard relay, Windshield wiper motor.....plus
everything grounded through G402
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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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Power Distribution
- From Fuses to Relays and Components (cont'd)
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(Sedan 1)
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(Not used)
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CEILINGLIGHTPage 114-3
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How the Gircuit Works
All Except GX
Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.
Keep open flame away trom the work area. Drain
fuel only into an approved container.
A thermistor is mounted in the fuel tank unit. When
the thermistor is cool, its resistance is very high.
When the thermistor's temperature increases, its
resistance decreases. Fuel in the fuel tank transters
heat away lrom the thermistor fast enough to keep it
cool so the thermistor's resistance stays high and
lhe low fuel indicator light does not come on. When
the fuel level drops below the thermistor, the
thermistor's temoerature increases. Without the fuel
to cool it, the thermistor's resislance decreases,
allowing current to llow through the low fuel
indicator light and the thermistor to ground, and the
low fuel indicator light comes on.
Refer to the Service Manual (Section 23, Electrical)
for specific tests or troubleshooting procedures.
GX
The PCM turns on the low fuel indicator light when
the fuel level is low. The PCM will also blink the
indicator light when a problem is detected by the
fuel tank pressure sensor or the fuel tank
temperature sensor.
Refer to the Service Manual GX Supplement
(Section 11 , Fuel and Emissions) for specific tests
or troubleshooting procedures.
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Indicators (cont'd)
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'96197 models
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