1996 HONDA CIVIC at gear position switch

Troubleshooting Flowchart - El Indicator Light On Constantly
PCM CONNECTOR A I32P)
Wire side of lemale terrnanals
PCM CONNECTOR D {16P)
ATP D'
25
61e 11(12
t{Iro
(YELI
Wire side of female terminals
The Dll indicator lighi is on con-stantly {not blinking) whenever
the ignition switch is ON (lll.
Moasure D4 IND Voltage:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A {32P} con-nector from the PCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure the voltage betweenthe A14 terminal and bodyground.
Repsir short to power in the wire
between the A14 torminal andthe gauge assembly.
Measure ATP D4 Voltagel1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the A (32P) connector to the PCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Shitt to any position othertha n [ql.5. Measure the voltage betweenthe D9 terminal and bodyground.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Test the A/T gear position switch(see section 23).
Check Ior a short to ground inthe wire betweon the D9 termi-
nal and A/T gear position switch.It wire is OK, substitute a known-good PCM and recheck.

From page 14-102
Measu.e D4 IND Voltago:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the B (2SPiconnector
to the PCM.3. Connect a digital multimeter
to the A14 and 820 or 822 ter-
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),
and make sure that voltage isavailable for two seconds.
Chock for ooon in tho witebetween the A't4 tsrminal .ndthe gauge.3s.mbly. ll wite i3OK, chock to. a t.ulty indicatorlight bulb or. feulty gaugc
e336mbly p.inted circuit board.
Check D4 IND lor a Short Citcuit:Check lor continuity between theA14 terminal and body ground.
Rop.ir short in thc wirg b€twoenth. Al4 tormin.l .nd tho gaugo
a$ombly. ll wiro is OK. chocktho gsugo a3rambly.
ls there continuity?
Check fo. loose terminal tit in thcPCM connectoB. Chock the A/Tgear position switch. It ncce3-sary, substitute a known-goodPCM and rechock.
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side ol female terminals
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Shift Cable
Adjustment
@ Make sure lifts are ptaced properly (see
section 1).
1. Remove the front console (see section Z0l.
2. Shift to @ position. then remove the lock pin fromthe adiuster.
7 N.m (0.75 tbtftlkgtm.
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3. Check that the hole in the adjuster is perfectlyaligned with the hole in the shift cable. There aretwo holes in the adjuster. They are positioned 90.apart to allow cable adjustment in 1/4 turn incre-ments.
ExactAlignment
4. lf the hole is not perfectly aligned, loosen the lock-nut on the adjuster and adjust as required.
5. Tighten the tocknut to 7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 tbf.ft).
6. Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel thelock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is stillout of adjustment and must be readjusted.
7. Make sure the lock pin is seated in the adjustersecuretv.
8. Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that theshift position indicator follows the automatic trans-axle gear position switch.
9. Start the engine, and check the shift lever in allgears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer totroubleshooting (see page 14-109 thru 1'4-'112).
10. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on theAy'T gear position indicator panel, and verify that theshift lock lever is released.
CableToo ShortCableToo Long

Shift Lever
PUSH KNOB SPRING
SILICONE GREASE
SCBEWN.m {0.3 kgtm.2 lbf ft)
Apply non-hardening thread lock sealant
SCREW3 N.m {0.3 kgif m,2 lblft)
GEAR POSITION INDICATOR PANEL
COVER
SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
SHIFT INDICATOR
BUSHING
-61SILICONE GREASELEVERSHIFT LOCK
SCREW3 N.m {0.3
g
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ft)
A/T GEAR POSITION
PLATE
SHIFT LEVER BRACKET BASE
SHIFT LEVER
2/""*"
,.@* _.\__r.\
-Rt \ooru.r.,
A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m.7.2lbf.ft)
BASE COLLAA
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Description
(cont'd)
Gear Sel€stion
The shift lever has six positions: @ pARK, E REVERSE, E NEUTRAL, E DR|VE, g SECOND, and El LOW.
Staning is possible only in E and E positions through the use of a slid6-type, neutrafsafety switch.
Automrtic Transaxle {A/T} Gear Position Indicltor
The A-lT gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows which gear has been selected without having to look downat the console.
PoshionDe3cription
E PARK
E REVEBSE
E NEUTRAL
D DRIVE
E SECOND
E LOW
Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with the park gear on the driven pulley shaft. The startclutch and the forward clutch released.
Reverse; reverse brake engaged.
Neutral; the start clutch and the forward clutch released.
General driving; the transmission automatically adjusts to keep the engine at the best speed fordriving conditions.
For rapid accelsration at highway speeds; the transmission shifts into a lower range of ratios forbetter acceleration and increased engine braking.
For engine braking and power for climbinO; the transmission shifts into the lowest range of theralros.
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Description
Clutches/Reverse Brake/Planetary Gear/Pulleys
Clulches/Reverse Brake
The CVT uses the hydraulically-actuated clutches and brake to engage or disengage the transmission gears. When
hydraulic pressure is introduced into the clutch drum and the reverse brake piston cavity, the clutch piston and the reverse
brake piston move. This presses the friction djscs and the steel plates together, locking them so they don't slip. Power is
then transmitted through the engaged clutch pack to its hub-mounted gear. and through engaged ring gear to pinion
gears.
Likewise, when the hydraulic pressure is bled from the clutch pack and the reverse brake piston cavity, the piston releases
the friction discs and the steel plates, and they are free to slide past each. This allows the gear to spin independently on its
shaft, transmitting no power.
Start Clutch
The start clutch, which is located at the end of the driven pulley shaft, engages/disengages the secondary drive gear.
The start clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipes within the driven pulley shaft.
Forward Clutch
The forward clutch, which is located at the end of the drive pulley shaft, engages/disengages the sun gear.
The forward clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the drive pulley shaft.
Reverse Brake
The reverse brake, which is located inside the inte.mediate housing around the ring gear, locks the ring gear in E posi-
tion. The reverse brake discs are mounted to the ring gear and the reverse brake plates are mounted to the intermediate
housing. The reverse brake is supplied hydraulic pressure by a circuit connected to the internal hydraulic circuit.
Planetary Gear
The planetary gear consists of a sun gear, a carrier assembly, and a ring gear. The sun gear is connected to the input shaft
with splines. The pinion gears are mounted to the carrier which is mounted to the fo.ward clutch drum. The sun gear
inputs the engine power via the input shaft to the planetary gear, and the carrier outputs the engine power. The ring gear
is only used for switching the rotation direction of the pullev shafts,
In E. E, and E positions (forward range), the pinion gears don't rotate and revolve with the sun gear, so the carrier
rotates. In E] positjon {reverse range), the reverse brake locks the ring gear and the sun gear drives the pinion gears to
rotate. The pinion gears rotate and revolve in the opposite direction from the rotation direction of the sun gear, and the
carrier rotates with pinion gear revolution.
Pulleys
Each pulley consists of a movable face and a fixed face, and the effective pulley .atio changes with engine speed. The
drive pulley and the driven pulley are linked by the steel belt.
To achieve a low pulley ratio, high hydraulic pressure works on the movable face of the driven pulley and reduces the
effective diameter of the drive pulley. and a lower hydraulic pressure works on the movable face of the drive pulley to
eliminate the steel belt slippage. To achieve a high pulley ratio, high hydraulic pressure works on the movable face of the
drive pulley and reduces the eifective diameter of the driven pulley, and a lower hydraulic pressure works on the movable
face of the driven pulley to eliminate the steel belt slippage.
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Component Locations
36 - 98 Models
BRAKE SWITCH
DRIVEN PULLEYSPEED SENSOR
INHIBITOR SOLENOID
ENGINE CONTROLMODULE IECMI
SECONDARY GEAR SHAFTSPEEO SENSOR
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A/T}GEAR POSITION SWITCI{
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE
VEHICLE SPEEO SENSOR{vss}
IMAPI SENSOR
THROTTI.I POSITION {TPISENSOR
PH.PL CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOID
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START CLUTCH CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOIDPULLEY
SHIFT CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOTD
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SPEED SENSOR

TCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Gonditions
('96 - 98 Modelsl
TCM Terminal Loc.tions
TCM-A l25P) Connecto.
TCM CONNECTOR A (26P}
TCM-B (22P) Connectot
2418910111213
1115161720232526
Terminal NumbetSignalDsscriptionMoasuring Conditions/Torminsl Vohrgo
A1SC LS_Stan clutch control linear solenoidpower supply negative electrodeEngine idling, E position:Approx. 0.4 VHLC LS-PH-PL control linear solenoid Dowersupply negative electrodeEngine idling, E position:Approx. 0.7 V
Shift control linear solenoid oowersupply negative electrodeEngine idling, E position:Approx. 0.8 V
A4LG1Ground
NEEngine speed signal inputWith engine running: Pulsing signalA6Not used
A7ATP LA/f gear position switch El positionsignal inputInEposition:OVIn other than El position: Approx. 1O VA8ATP Sly'T gear position switch E positionsignal inputIn lg position: 0 VIn other than E position: Approx. 10 VA9ATP DA{/T gear position switch E positionsignal inputIn lll position: 0 VIn other than E position: Approx. 10 VAr0ATP NPA,/T gear position switch E or Eposition signals inputInEorEposition:oVIn otherthan E orE position: Approx. 1O VA11ATP RA,/T gear position switch E positionsignal inputIn lE position: 0 VIn other than E position: Approx. 1O VA.12tGlPower supply systemWith ignition switch ON (ll): Banery voltsgeWith ignition switch OFF: 0 VA13PG1Ground
414Start clutch control linea. solenoidpower supply positive electrodeEngine idling, E position:Approx. 2.5 VA15HLC LS+PH-PL control line8|. solenoid powersupply positive electrodeEngine idling, El position:Approx. 5.0 VA16SH LS+Shift control linear solonoid oowersupply positive electrodeEngine idling, E position:Approx. 6.0 V417Ground
A18Not used
A19Not used
420D INDE indicator light controlWhen l9l indicator light comes on: Approx. jO VWhen lll indicator lighr OFF: 0 VA2'lNot used
422Not used
VBUBack-up power systemAlways battery voltage424Not used
A.25tG1Power supply systemWith ignition switch ON (lt): Baftery voltageWith ignition switch OFF:0 VPG1Ground
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