1996 HONDA CIVIC Air

Controller Input test
NOTEr The control unit is built into the dash lights bright-
ness controller.
'1. Carefully pry the controller out of the dashboard.
2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the controller'
3. Inspect the connector 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 cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the controller
must be faulty; replace it
Cavity
Wire side of
lemale termlnals
Test condition Test Desited resultsPossible cause if rgsult is not obtainGd
1RE D/B LK
Combination light
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.30 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash Iuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
2BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
RED
Combination light
switch ON
Connect to ground:
Dash Iights should come on full
bright.
. An open in the wire
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Stereo Sound System
Component Location Index
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions. and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
'96 - 98 models
AUDIO UNIT(STEFEO RADIO TUNERIBeplacement, page 23 189Terminals, page 23-190
ANTENNA MASTReplacement, page 23 193
RIGHT TWEETERReplacement, Page 23 191
LEFT TWEETERReplacement, Page 23 191
ANTENNA LEAD
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
Replacement, Page 23'191
SUB
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERReplacement, page 23'191
ANTENNALEAD
CASSETTE PLAYER
Replacement, Page 23-189REAR SPEAKERSReplacement, page 23- 19'l
(cont'd)
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Stereo Sound System
Component Location Index {cont'd)
SRS components are located ln this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and orocedures in the sRSsection (24) before perlorming repairs or service.
'99 - 00 models
AUDIO UNITFeplacement, page 23-189Terminals, page 23-190
ANTENNA MAST (Coupe/Hatchbeck)Replacement, page 23,193RIGHT TWEETERReplacement, p6ge 23-191
LEFT TWEETERReplacement, page 23-191
ANTENNA LEAD
LEFT FRONTReplacement, page 23-191
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERReplacernent, page 23-191
WINDOW ANTENNA {SedanlWire Test, page 23 192Wire Repair, page 23-192
SUB
I.TAO
REAR SPEAKERSReplacemont, page 23-191
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Stereo Sound System
Window Antenna Wire Test
1. Wrap aluminum foil around the tip of the tester
probe as shown.
Touch one tester orobe to the window antenna ter-
minal near, and move the other tester probe along
the antenna wires to check that continuity exists.
WINDOW ANTENNA
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Window Antenna Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section with
fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the window antenna wire with cellophane tape.
CELLOPHANETAPE
Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver
conductive paint extending about 1/8" on both
sides of the break, Allow 30 minutes to dry.
NOTE| Thoroughly mix the paint betore use.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it
dry three hours before removing the tape.

Horn
Component Location Index
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
CABLE REELReplacement, section 24
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(6\'
\K2
HORN RELAY: '98 - 00 models-
lWire colorsr WHT/GRN, cBY,lIWHT/GRN, BLU/RED ]Test, page 23 87
HORN RELAY: '96 -97 models-lwire colors: WHT/GRN. GBY,I
IWHT/GRN, BLU/RED ITest, page 23-86
UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
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Switch Test
lMake sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons ('99 - 00 models).
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait at least three minutes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector (see sec-
tion 24).
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
section 20).
Disconnect the cable reel sub-harness 3P connector
from the main wire harness.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
MAIN WIREHARNESS3P CONNECTOR
SUB-HABNESS3P CONNECTOR
REEL
6.
Terminalside olmale terminals
Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of
the cable reel sub-harness and body ground with
the horn switch pressed.
alf there is continuity, the horn switch is OK.
lf there is no continuity, go to step 6l-
-\
1.
8.
10.
'I 1.
9.
Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see section
24), then disconnect the horn connector from the
steering wheel.
Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of
the cable reel sub-harness 3P connector and horn
positive terminal.
lf there is no continuity, replace the cable reel
(see section 24).
lf there is continuity, repair or replace the horn
swtlcn,
lf all tests prove OK, reinstall the driver's airbag
assembly (see section 24), and reconnect the cable
reel sub-harness connector.
Reconnect the driver's airbag connector, and rein-
stall the access panel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative
termtnar.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper
system operation:
12.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indica-
tor light should come on for about six seconds
and then go off.
Make sure both horn buttons work.
13. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets ('99 - 00 models).
HORN CONNECTOR
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Rear Window Defogger
Gomponent Location Index
36 - 98 modols:
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCHInput Test, page 23-203
REAR WINOOW DEFOGGERRELAYTest, page 23-86
REAR WINOOW OEFOGGERFunction Test, page 23'202Defogger Wire Repair. page 23 202
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Rear Window Defogger
Function Test
CAUTION: Bs careful nol to scralch or damage the defog-
ger wires with the tester probe,
'1. Check for voltage between the positive terminal and
body ground with the ignition switch and defogger
switch ON.
There should be banery voltage.
. lf there is no voltage, check for:- faulty defogger relay.- faulty defogger switch.
an ooen in the BLK,/BLU wire.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 2.
POSITIVE TERMINAL
2. Check for continuity between the negative terminal
and body ground.
lf there is no continuity, check for an open in the
defogger ground wire.
Touch the voltmeter positive probe to the halfway
point of each defogger wire, and the negative probe
to the negative terminal.
There should be approximately 6 V with the ignition
switch and the defogger switch ON.
. lf the voltage is as specified. the defogger wire is
oK.
. lf thevoltage is not as specified, repairthe defog-
ger wrre.- lf it is more than 6 V, there is
negative half of the wire.- lf it is less than 6 V, there is
positive half of the wire.
a break in the
a break in the
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OPEN
?
Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1, Lightly rub the area around the broken section with
fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the defogger wire with cellophane tape.
CELLOPHANETAPE
Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver
conductive paint extending about 1/8" on both
sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.
NOTE: Thoroughly mix the paint before use.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it
dry three hours before removing the tape.