1996 HONDA CIVIC under-hood

-Starter Test
NOTE; The air temoerature must be between 59 and
100'F (15 and 38"C) before testing.
Recommended Procedure:
. Use a staner system tester.
. Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
. Test and troubleshoot as described,
Alternate Procedurg:
. Use the following equipment:- Ammeter, 0 - 400 A
- Voltmeter, 0 - 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
- Tachometer, 0 - 1,200 rpm
. Hook up a voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NEGATIVETERMINAL
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair. reset
the ECM/PCM to clear any codes (see section l1)
Check the Start€r Engagemont:
1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box,
2. Turn the ignition switch to START (llll with the shift
lever in E or E position (rVT) or with the clutch pedal
depressed {M/T). The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to
step 3.
. lf itcranksthe engineerraticallyortooslowly, go
to "Check for Wear and Damage" on the next
page.
Check the battery. battery positive cable, ground,
starter cut relay, and the wire connections for loose-
ness and corrosion, Test again.
lf the starter still does not crank the engine, go to
step 4,
Unplug the connector (BLK,/WHT wire and solenoid
terminal) from the starter,
Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive (+)
terminal to the solenoid terminal.
The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter still does not crank the engine,
remove it, and diagnose its internal problem
. lf the startercranksthe engine, goto step 6.
Check the ignition switch (see page 23-891.
Check the starter cut relay and clutch interlock switch
(see page 23-86,87).
Check the A/f gear position switch (see page 23-154).
Check for an open in the wire between the ignition
switch and starter.
7.
(cont'd)
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9.

All Systems:
Cavity Wire
Cavity Wire
Intelmittent Wiper System:
Test condilion
Test condition
Test: Desired resultPossible cause il rgsull is not obtained
Test: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
Al4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
A9
Under all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 43 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
A6
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage.
. Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
B1
82
BLU/BLK
and
BLU,^/VHT
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and windshield wiper
switch at OFF or INT
Check for continuity between the
BLU/BLK and BLU/WHT terminals:
There should be continujty.
Blown No. 26 {20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield wiper switch
Faulty windshield wiper motor
An open in the wire
B3YEUBLU
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and windshield wiper
switch at INT
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.26 (20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield wiper switch
An open in the wire
*A5lgnition switch ON (ll)Check tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No.26 (20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
WHT/BLK
lgnition switch ON { ll),
and windshield washer
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Faulty windshield washer switch
. An open in the wire
*: With combined wiper'washer operatlon
{-(cont'd)

Lighting System
Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test (Canadal
2.
3.
LRemove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
knee bolster (see section 20).
Disconnect the connectors from the daytime run-
ning lights control unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded. repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
lf the terminals look OK, make the following
input tests at the connector,- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct
the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit
must be faulty; replace it.
CavityWireTGst conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause it result is not obtained
BLKU nderall conditionsCheck for continuity to g.ound:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
A2BLK /VHT
Underall conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.20 (10 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
etYEUBLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voitage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 18 {7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash luse/relay box
Faulty ignition switch
An open in the wire
A4RED
Combination light
switch in " =D " posi-
UOn
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 48 (30 A) tuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
A1WHT/RED
Combination light
switch OFF; connect ajumper wire between
the YEUBLK and
WHT/RED terminals,
then turn the ignition
switch ON (ll)
Headlights (high beam) should
come on, (and high beam
indicator should come on).
. Poor ground (G201, G202, G40'1,
G402). Blown bulbs. Faulty daytime running lights
resrstor. An open in the wire
GRN/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll),
brake fluid reservoir
full, and parking brake
lever down
Connect to ground: The brake
system light should come on.
Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box
Blown brake system light
An open in the wire
REDiGRNParking brake lever LrpCheck for continuity to groundl
There should be continuity.
. Faulty parking brake switch. An open in the wire
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Power Mirrors
UNDER.OASHFUSE/FELAY BOX
Circuit Diagram {With Defogger)
BLK
G551
8LK
I
G551
YEURED
BLUMHT
8LK
II
-f,:
G551
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
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I'BLUELKl'YEUBEO
6
ORN/WHT

Funstion Test
CAUTION: Bo careful not to damago the moonroof switch
or ths driv6r's dashboard lowsr cover when prying the
3witch out.
NOTE: Check the No. 51 (20 Al fuse in the under-hood
tuse/relay box and No.24 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box, before testing.
1. Prv the switch out of the driver's dashboard lower
cover.
swtTcH
Wire side of female terminals
2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the switch
4P CONNECTOR
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Connect the No. 1 (YELI terminal to body ground
with a jumper wire, then turn the ignition switch ON
(ll). The moonroof should open.
. lf the moonroot opens, check the switch.
. lf the moonroot does not open, check for:
- an open in the YEL wire.
- faulty moonroof open relay.
- faulty moonroof close relay,
- poor ground (G401, G402).- fa u lty open/close switch.
Connect the No. 3 (YELnED) terminal to body ground
with a jumper wire. then turn the ignition switch ON
(ll). The moonroof should close.
. lf the moonroof closes. check the switch.
. lf the moonrool does not close, check for:
- an open in the YEURED or GRN/RED wire'
- faulty moonroof close relaY.
- faulty moonroot oPen relaY.
- faulty tilvclose switch.
Connect the No. 2 (BLU) terminal to body ground with
a jumper wire, then turn the ignition switch oN (ll).
The moonroof should tilt up.
. lf the moonroof tilts up, checkthe switch.
. lf the moonroof does nottilt up, checkfor:
- an open in the BLU wire.
- taulty tilvclose switch
Connect the No. 3 (YEURED) terminal to bodY ground
with a jumper wire, then turn the ignition switch ON
(ll), The moonroof should tilt down.
lf the moonroof does not tilt down, the open/close
relay must be taulty.
Check for continuity to body ground on the No. 4
{BLK}terminal.
There should be continuity.
. lf there is continuity, check the switch
. lf there is no continuity, check for:
- an open in the BLK wire
- poor ground (G401, G402).
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CavityWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
BRNA/VHTUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 80 - 120 O.
Fau lty actuator solenoid
Poor ground (G202)
An open in the wire
1BRNUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 40 - 60 0.
11BRN/BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 70 - 110 0.
2GRY
lgn jtion switch ON (ll),
main switch ON and
brake pedal pushed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 0 V with the Pedal
pushed and battery voltage with
the pedal released.
'Faulty brake switch
. An open In the wlre
3BLKU nderall conditionsCheck for continuitY to groundl
There should be continuity
' Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
5GRNA,A/HT
Brake pedal pushed,
then released
Check for voltage to groundl
There should be batterY voltage
with the Pedal Pushed. and 0 V
with the pedal released
. Blown No. 52 (15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
. Faulty brake switch. An open in the wire
LT GRN/
RED
Set button pushedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 52 (15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
Faulty horn relay
Faulty sevresume switch
Faulty cable reel
An open in the wire7LT GRN/
BLK
Resume button Pushed
10RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll)Attach to ground:
Cruise indicator light in the gauge
assembly should come on.
Blown bulb
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box
Faulty dimming circuit in the
gauge assemDly
An open in the wire
BLU,A/VHT
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and main swilch ON;
raise the front of the
car, and rotate one
wheel slowly with the
other wheel blocked.
Check for voltage between the
BLUMHT @ and BLK O terminals:
There should be 0- 5 V or more
-0- 5 V or more repeatedlY
. Faulty vehicle speed sensor {VSS)
. An open in the wire
LT GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and main switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 14 (7.5 A)fuse in the
under-dash luse/relaY box
Faulty main switch
An open in the wire
14PNK
A,T: Shift lever in E,
ojorE
M/T: Clutch pedal
released
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no conti-
nuity when the clutch Pedal is
depressed or when the shift lever
is in other positions.
Faulty A/f gear position switch
Faulty or misadjusted clutch
switch (M/T)
Poor ground (G401, G402)
An open in the wire
BLU/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck for continuity between No. I
terminal and No. 5 terminal of the
PCM connector A.
There should be continuity
. An open in the wire
*: '99 - 00 models with A,/Tl-,
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Power Door Locks
Control Unit lnput Test ('96 - 98 models and'99 - 00 models without
Keyless Entry Systeml (cont'dl
Disconnect the 12P connector from the power door lock control unit.
CAUTION: To prevsnt damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.
Cavity WireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is nol obtained
*: With keyless entry system
Reconnect the 12P connector to the power door lock control unit.
Cavity WireTest conditionTssl: Desirsd losullPossible cause it resull b not obtained
4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G55'l ). An open in the wire
WHT/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 51 (20 A)fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
2YEURED
Connect the YEURED
terminal to the WHT/
GRN terminal, and the
WHT/RED terminal to
the BLK terminal
momenraflty.
Check door lock operation:
All passenger's doors should
untocK.
Blown No. 51 {20 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty actuator
An open in the wire
3BLU/RED
Connect the BLU/RED
terminal to the WHT/
GRN terminal. and the
WHT/RED terminal to
the BLK terminal
momenraflry.
Check door lock operation:
Driver's door should unlock.
5WHT/RED
connect the WHT/RED
terminal to the WHT/
GRN terminal, and the
YEL/RED terminal to
the BLK terminal
momenrafl ty.
Check door lock operation:
All passenger doors should lock.
BLU/YEL
Under all conditions.Check for continuity between the
power door lock control unit l2P
connector No. 6 terminal and
audio unit 16P connector No. 3 ter-
minal: The.e should be continuity.
An open in the wire
GRN,ryVHTDriver's door lock
switch in LOCK
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty driver's door lock switch
Poor ground {G551)
An open in the wire
8GRN/ORNDriver's door lock
switch in UNLOCK
7BLUA/VHT
Driver's door lock knob
in LOCK
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty driver's door lock actuator
Poor ground {G551)
An open in the wire

)Control Unit Input Test ('99 - 00 models with Keyless Entry System)
1.Remove the driver's kick panel.
Disconnect the 18P connector from the control unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contacl.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system
. lf the terminals look OK, make rhe following input tests at the connector.
- lf anv test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck ihe system
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it
Wire side oI female terminals
Disconnect the 18P connector from the power door lock control unit.
CAUTION: To provent damage to the actuator, apply battery Yoltage only momentarily.
Cavity Wir€ Test conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
BLK/YELRED/SLK
25618
910/,'2 ,/
'151718
LTWHT
17BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for contlnuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G551)
. An open in the wire
t8WHT/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 5'1 (20 A) luse in the
under-hood tuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
4B LK/YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. l4 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
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