1996 HONDA CIVIC Air

A/C System Service
Charging
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritale eyes, nose and
throat. Avoid breathing the air conditioner retrigerant
and lubricant vaoor or mist,
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate workarea before resuming service, Additional health and
safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant
and lubricant manufacturers.
Refrigerant capacityt 600 - 650 g 121.1 - 22.9 ozl
CAUnON: Do not overcharg€ the system; the comprcssor
will be damaged.
Connect a R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging
station to the vehicle, as shown, following the equipment
manufacturer's instructions.
Recovery/Recycling/Charging Station
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Leak Test
Use only service equipment that is U.L,-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure io air conditioner refrigerant and
lubricant vapot or mist can itritats eyes, no36 and thtoat.
Avoid breathing the air conditioner refrigeranl and lubri-
cant vapor or mist,
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate workarea betore resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
comoressed air.
@ some mixtures of air and R-134a have
been shown to be combugtibls at elevatgd prossures
and can result in tire or explosion causing iniuly orplopgrty damage. Nev€r usc compre33od air to pressure
test R-13'la servica oquipment or yohiclo air conditionor
systems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1. Connect a R-134a refrigerant recove rylrecycling/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown in the pre-
vious column, following the equipment manufactur-
er's instructions.
NOTE; Be sure to install the same amount of new
refrigerant oil back into the A,/C system before charg-In9.
Open the high-pressure valve to charge the system
to the specified capacity, then close the supply
valve, and remove the charging system couplers.
Rofrigerant capacity: 600 - 650 g (21.1 - 22.9 oz)
Check the system for leaks using a R-134a refriger-
ant leak detector with an accuracy of 14 9 10.5 ozlper yea. or better.
lf you find leaks that require the system to be opened(to repair or replace hoses. fittings. etc.), recover the
system according to the Recovery Procedure on page
22-27.
After checking and repairing leaks. the system must
be evacuated (see System Evacuation on page 22-451.

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Electrical
Special Toofs .,....................,23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ..............,.................... . 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting .............. ......... . . 23-5
wire color codes ..........,23-5
Schematic Symbols ........,................... . . .. .... 23-6
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ...,..................... ... .. . 23'7
Dashboard ......................23-8
Dashboard/Door ......... 23-12*Airbags ................. ....... Section 24
Air Conditioning ......... Section 21
Aftelnator ..........."""" """ 23-112
Anti-lock Brake System {ABS) Section 19*A/T Gear Position Indicator .....................,. .... ... 23-149
Automatic Transmission Svstem .... . ....... Section 14
Batterv ......... . . . ... ...... .......23-91
Blower controls .. . ... Section 2l
Charging System ....'...........23'112
Connector ldentilication and Wire Harness
Routing .................. ......23'13
Cruise Control ............,........23-240
Dash Lights Brightness Controller ............. ....... 23-180
Fan controfs "" 23'126
Fuel PumD ........ . ........ section 11
Fuses/Refay ...............,..,,.. 23'62
PGM-FI Control System ......................,....... Section 1 1
*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ....,.,.......23-131
Fuef Gauge ...........'.'.......23-142
Gauge/lndicator .. . .. 23-129
Ground Distribution .. . 23-75
Heatei controls .. . ..... Section 21*Horn................. ...............23-196
*tgnition Switch ....................23-89
lgnition System .......,.... 23-102
*lntegrated Control Unit ....................................... 23-156
fnterlock System ,........ . . , ,23-144
Lighting System . . . .. ......... 23-161
Lights, Exterior
Back-up Lights ..'............23'171
Brake Lights .................. 23'174
Daytime Bunning Lights (Canadal ............... 23'166
Front Parking Lights ......,................ .'. .......... 23-167
Front Turn Signal Lights .......... . . ............ ..,.23-167
Headtights ....".'....-... ..... 23'167
High Mount Brake Light ...................... ... .23'179
License Plate Lights ...... 23'176
Taitfights ................ .......23'171
lnterior Lights ..-.......,, . 23-142
Moonroof ..,.................,........ 23-235
Power Distribution ....... . . .23-61
Power Door Locks .......,,,. .23'251
Power Mirrors ,..............,.,...23'206
Power Relays ....... . ...... . . .. 23-86
Power Windows ............,,....23-220
Rear Window Defogger .......................... . . ... . . 23-2OO
Spark Plugs . ..... . ........ .....23-111
Slarting System ................23-93*stereo Sound Svstem ,................. ..... ... . ... ,.,.,,23'147'Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... . Section 24
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher System .......'.'....-... 23-173
*Undel-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............,.................. 23-85
vehicfe soeed sensor (VSSI """" ""' 23-140+Wipers/Washers .........,.,.,...23-214
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, references to auto-
matic transmission (Mf) in this section include the CVT.

Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions (cont'dl
Insert the connector all the way and make sure it is
securelv locked.
Position wires so that the open end of the cover faces
down.
After installing harness clips, make sure the harness
doesn't interfere with any moving pans.
Keep wire harnesses away from exhaust pipes and
other hot parts. from sharp edges of brackets and
holes, and from exDosed screws and bolts.
V
F6c6op€n end
Handling Wires and Harnosscs
. Secure wires and wire harnesses to the frame with
their respective wire ties at the designated locations,
. Remove clips carefully; don't damage their locks.
Slip pliers under the clip base and through the hole at
an angle, then squeeze the expansion tabs to release the
clrp.
SNAP-BING PLIERS
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NOT GOOO
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Testing and Repairs
o Do not use wires or harnesses with broken insulation.
Replace them or repair them by wrspping the break
with electricaltaoe.
. After installing parts, make sure that no wires arepinched under them.. When using electrical test equipment, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and those described in
this manual.
. lf possible, insert the probe of the tester from the
wire side (except waterproof connector).
. Seat grommets in their grooves properly.
. Use a probe with a tapered tip.
Refer to the instructions in the Honda Terminal Kit for
identification and replacement of connector termi-
nats.

t
Five-step Troubleshooting
2.
1.Verify The Complaint
Turn on all the components in the problem circuit to
verify the customer complaint. Note the symptoms.
Do not begin disassembly or testing until you have
narrowed down the problem area.
Analyze The Schematic
Look up the schematic for the problem circuit.
Determine how the circuit is supposed to work by
tracing the current paths from the power feed
through the circuit components to ground. lf several
circuits fail at the same time, the fuse or ground is a
likely cause.
Based on the symptoms and your understanding of
the circult operation, identify one or more possible
causes of the problem.
lsolate The Problem By Testing The Circuit
Make circuit tests to check the diagnosis you made
in step 2. Keep in mind that a logical, simple proce-
dure is the key to efficient troubleshooting. Test for
the most likely cause of failure first. Try to make
tests at points that are easily accessible.
Fix The Problem
Once the specific problem is identified, make the
repair. Be sure to use proper tools and safe proce-
dures.
Make Sure The Circuit Works
Turn on all components in the repaired circuit in all
modes to make sure you've fixed the entire prob-
lem. lf the problem was a blown fuse, be sure to
test all of the circuits on the fuse, Make sure no new
problems turn up and the original problem does not
recur.
3.
Wire Color Codes
The following abbreviations are used to identify wire
colors in the circuit schematics:
wHT ............................. White
YEL ............................... Yellow
BLK ............,.,...............81ack
BLU .............................. Blue
GRN .............................Green
RED .......................,...... Red
ORN ............................. Orange
PNK .............................. Pink
BRN .............................. Brown
GRY .............................. Gray
PUR .,.................,.,........ Purple
LT BLU ......................... Light Blue
LT GRN ........................ Light Green
The wire insulation has one color or one color with
another color stripe. The second color is the stripe.
WHT/BLK
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Wire Harness lD16Y5, D16Y8 enginss): '96 - 98 models
Connector or
Torminal
Numbsr of
CavitissLocationConnects toNot€s
c 101c102c103c104c104c105c106c107c108c 109c110c111c112c113c114c115c116cl17c118c119c120cl21
c122c123cl23c124
c125
c127c12Ac129c130c131c132c 133c134c135
c136
c138c139c140c 141c142c 143c144cl44c145c'146cl47
10
1
22
14l4322l0I
2
2
2
2120
3l
14
14
1222
2
2
22
Left side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle of engineLeft side of engine companmentLeft side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of enginefvliddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineLeft side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engine
Middle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineRight side of engine companmentBehind right kick panelUnder right side of dashUnder riOht side of dashUnder right side of dashUnder right side of dashUnder right side of dashUnder right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Middle of engineMiddle ot enginel iddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of ongineMiddle of engineLeft side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle of engineRight side of engine compartmentRight side of engine compartmentRight side of engine compartment
USACanada
Afi
USA
-' (A/r)
Main wire harness (C303)Crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensorEngine oil pressure switchAlternatorAlternatorNo. 'l fuel injectorNo. 2 fuel injectorNo.3 fuel injectorNo. 4 fuel injectorIAC valveThrottle position (TP) sensorl\4anifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorIntake air temperature (lAT) sensorPower steering pressure {PSPI switchEVAP purge control solenoid valveJunction connectorJunction conn€ctorVehicle speed sensor {VSS}Countershaft speed sensorEngine coolant temp€rature (ECT) switch ADistributorEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sendingunrtEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sensorPrimary HO2S (sensor'l)Primary HO2S (sensor 1)Back-up light switchLock-up control solenoid valveSecondary HO2S (sensor 2)Mainshaft speed sensorLinear solgnoid valveShift control solsnoid valveStarter solenoidJunction connectorMain wire harnesE (C446)ECM/PCMPCMECMiPCMECM/PCMMain wire harness (C305)
Main wire harness (C305)
Main wire harness (C305)
Knock sensor (KS)IAC valveVTEC solenoid valveVTEC pressure switchEVAP control canister vent shut valveEGR control solenoid valveSecondary gear shaft speed sensorEGR valveEGR valveDrive pulley speed sensorSolenoid connector {CVT)Driven pulley speed sensor
*, (M/T)M/T*" INT\
*, tAtf)
NT:'96 model*,(A,/T):'97 - 98mooets
moqets
M/T
-1 (l,/T)*, (A,/T)-,(4,/T)*1 {M/T)*, (A,/T)*1 (CW)*, (A,T)
T101r102Left side of engine companmentRight side of engine companmentAlternatorUnder-hood fuse/relay boxG 101Middle of engineEngine ground, via engine wire harness
2
*1: Dl6Y5 engine*2: D16Y8 engine*3: D16Y5 (Ay'T), D16Y8 engines
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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Wire Harness (D16Y5, Dl6Yg engines): ,99 - 00 models
Connectot or
Terminal
Number ot
CavitiesLocationConn€cts toNotes
c'101cl02c103c104c 104c10s
c107c 108c'r09c110c111cl12c113cl14c l15c116cl17c118c119c120cl20c121
c122c123c123cl23cl24c124c125
c127c12Ac129c 130c131cl32c133c 134c135c137c138c 139c 140c142c143c144cl44c145c146c147
103,]
322223332221414322'10
8,l
2484224222120
32
2212223
282
No. 1 luel injector INo.2 fuel injectorNo.3 fuel injector ]No. 4 fuel injector iIAC valve I anThrottle position lTP) sensorManifold absolute pressure {MAP) sensor IIntake air temperature (lAT) sensor IPower steering pressure (PSP)switch USAEVAP purge control solenoid valve ]
Main wire harness 1C303)Crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensorEngine oil pressure switchAlternatorAlternator
Left side ot engine compartmentlvliddle of engineMiddle of engineLeft side ot engine compartmentLeft side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle ot engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle oI engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineNliddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineRight side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle of engineN4iddle of engineMiddle of engine
Middle of engineMiddle ot engineMiddle ot engineMiddlo of engineMiddle of engineMiddle ot enginelrliddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle oI engineMiddle ot engineRight side of engine compartmenlBehind right kick panelUnder right side of dashBehind right kick panelBehind right kick panelBehind righr kick panelBehind right kick panelMiddle ot engine[,liddle of engineN4iddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle oI engineLeft side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle of engineRight side ol engine compartmentRight side of engine companmentRight side of engine compartment
USACanada
Junction connectorJUnct|On COnnectorVehicle speed sensor lVSS)Countershaft speed sensorEngine coolant temperature {ECT} switch ADistributorDistributorEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sendingunitEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sensorPrimary H02S (sensor 1)Primary HO2S (sensor 1)Primary HO2S lsensor 1)Back-up light switchLock'!p control solenoid valveSecondary HO2S (sensor 2)Mainshaft speed sensorLinear solenoid valveShift control solenoid valveStarter solenoidJunction connectorMain wire harness (C446)ECM/PCMECM/PCMECM/PCMPCtvtKnock sensor (KS)IAC valveVTEC solenoid valveVTEC pressure switchEGR control solenoid valveSecondary gear shaft speed sensorEGR valveEGR valveDrive pulley speed sensorSolenoid connector (CVT)Driven pulley speed sensor
*' (A/TI
*1 (CVT)*, (M/T)
Mfia (A/Tl
" (A,/T)., (4,/r)-' {AlrJ
*1 (M/T)
tvliT
*1 (CVT)*, (cvT)*' (cw)*1 (MiT)*1 {CVT)*1 {CVT)*, (cvr)
T101T102Left side of engine companmentRight side ot engine companmentAlternatorUnder'hood fuse/relay boxG 101Middle of englne IEngine ground, via engine wire harness*1: 016Y5*2: D16Y8*3: Dl6Y5
engineengine(CW), D16Y8 engines
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Wire Harness {Dt6Y7 enginel: '97 - 9g models
Connectot or
Terminal
Number of
CsvitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c 101
c102
c103
c104
c104
c105
c106
c107
c 108
c109
cl10
clll
c112
cl13
cl14
c115
c1 l6
c117
c118
cl 19
cl20
c121
c122
c123
cl24
c124
c125
c126
c127
c128
c129
c 130
c 131
c132
c134
c135
cl41
10
1
2
10
I
2
2'>
4
t
20
3r
2
No. l fuel injector
No.2 fuel injector
No. 3 fuel injector INo. 4 fuel injector
IAC valve ]Throttle position (TP) sensor IManifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorIntake air temperature (lAT) sensor ]Power steering pressure (PSp) switch I USAEVAP purge control solenoid valve
Junction connector IJunction connector IVehicle speed sensor (VSS)
Countershaft speed sensor I enEngine coolant temperature (ECTI
Main wire harness (C303)
Crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF)
sensor
Engine oil pressure switch
Alte|'nator
Alternator
switch A
Distributor
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sending unit
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
Primary HO2S (sensor 1)
Back-up light switch
Lock-up control solenoid valve
Secondary H02S (sensor 2)
Mainshaft speed sensor
Linear solenoid valve
Shift control solenoid valve
Staner solenoid
Junction connector
Main wire harness (C446)
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side of engine compartment
Behind right kick panel
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
USA
Canada
Mtr
AIT
ECM/PCM
PcM I ArrECM/PCM
ECM/PCM
Main wire harness {C305) | AftEVAP control canister vent shut valve
T 101
r102
Left side of engine compartment
Right side of engine companment
Alternator
Under-hood fuse/relay box
G 101Middle of engineEngine ground, via engine wire harness
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Connector ldentification and WireHarness Routing
Engine Wire Harness (D15Y? engine): ,99 - OO models
c101
c102
cl03
c't04
c 104
c 105
cr 06
0107
c108
c109
c't 10
c11 r
c112
c113
c114
c115
c116
c117
cl18
c119
c120
c121
c122
c123
c124
c124
c125
c127
c128
c129
c 130
c 131
c134
c135
10
3
'I
3
?
2
3?
2
14
14
3
2
8
1
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
fvliddle of engine
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine companment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middlr ol sngins
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side ot engine compartment
Behind right kick panel
Under right side of dashBehind right kick panel
Behind right kick panel
Behind right kick panel
Main wire harness (C303)
Crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF)
sensor
Engine oil pressure switch
Alternator
AlternatOr
No. l fuel injector
No.2 fuel injector
No. I fual itjecto,
No.4 fuel injector
IAC valve
Throttle position (TP) sensor
Manifold absolute pressure {MAp) sensorIntake air temperature 0AT) sensorPower steering pressure (PSp) switchEVAP purge control solenoid valveJunction connector
Junction connector
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
Countershaft speed sensor
Engine coolant temperature {ECT)switch A
Distributor
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sending unit
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
Primary HO2S (sensor 1)
Back-up light switch
Lock-up control solenoid valveSecondary HO2S (sensor 2)Mainshaft speed sensor
Linear solenoid valve
Shift control solenoid valve
Starter solenoid
Junction Connector
Main wire harness (C446)
ECM/PCM
ECM/PCM
PCM
USA
Canada
M/T
Atr
Atr
Alr
Al-|.
Left side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Middle of engineEngine ground, via engine wire harness
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