1996 HONDA CIVIC out

Power Mirrors
Power Mirror Test
1. Pry out the cover panel (see section 20).
Terminalside ofmale terminals
*: Canada '99 - 00 models
Disconnect the 8P connector from the power mirror.
Check actuator operation by connecting power and
ground according to the tables.
Dofogger Test:
4. Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4
terminals of the 8P connector.
There should be continuity.
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Mirror Actuator Replacement
(Donnelly Typel
'1. Remove the power mirror from the door {see sec-
tion 20). and disconnect the 8P connector.
2. Remove the mirror base cover from the mirror
housing.
MIRROR HOLDER
Remove the mirror holder from the mirror housing.
Gently pull it out by hand.
Remove the three screws from the actuator and the
two screws from the bracket at the base of the
assemory.
BRACKET
5. Remove the bracket from the housinq.
4.
MIRROR HOUSING

7.
8.
6. Remove the two screws, cut the wire harness, and
remove the actuator.
Record the terminal locations and wire colors'
Route the wire harness of the new actuator through
the hole in the bracket. Be sure to pass the wlre
under the bracket cliP.
BRACKET
9. Pass the connector boot over the wire harness
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BLK/WHTi
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PNK
10, lnsert the terminals into the connector in the origi-
nal arrangement (recorded in step 7), as shown
Detow.
Right:
SLK/WHT*
BLU/REO'
": Canada '99 - 00 models
Apply tape to seal the intersection of the connector
boot and the wire harness.
Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly Be
careful not to break the mirror when reinstalling it
to the actuator.
Reinstall the mirror assembly to the door.
Operate the power mirror to check that the actuator
works smoothlY.
Left:
11.
12.
13.
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PNK

Wiper/Washer Switch Test
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover {see
section 20).
Remove the steering column covers.
Disconnect the 8P and 6P connectors from the
switch, remove the two screws, and pull out the
switch.
4. Check tor continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch:
Terminal
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LOoo
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Washer switch "0N "oo
Rear Window WiPer/Washer Switch:
I Terminal
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Washer switch "0N"
(Wiper switch "OFF"lo--oo--o
OFFo--o
ONo--o
Washer switch "0N"
{Wiper switch "0N")o--oo--o
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WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
Windshield:
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Rear Window:
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Windshield Wiper Motor Test
1.Open the hood, and remove the cap nuts. Carefully
remove the wiper arms so that they do not touch
the hood.
Remove the cowl cover by prying out the trim clips
(see section 20).
Disconnect the 5P connector lrom the windshield
wiper motor.
Test the motor by connecting battery power
ground according to the table.
lf the motor does not run or fails to run smoothiy,
replace it.
5. Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 {+)
and No.3 {-) terminals. and run the motor at low or
high speed.
The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or less
alternately.
Terminal
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LOW SPEEDo@
HIGH SPEEDo@
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Wipers/Washers
Rear Wiper Motor Test (Hatchback)
1.Remove the hatch lower trim panel (see section 20).
Disconnect the 4P connector from the wiper motorassemDry,
Test the motor by connecting battery power to theNo. 1 terminal and ground to the No. 3 terminal.
lf the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly,reptace rI.
Reconnect the 4P connector to the wiper motor.
Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+)
and No.2 (-)terminals,
Run the motor by turning the wiper switch ON.
The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or lessalternately.
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1.
Washer Motor Test
Remove the front bumper (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connectors from the washer,
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lf the motor fails to run smoothly, replace it.lf the motor runs smoothly. but little or no wasnerfluid is pumped. check for a disconnecr€o orblocked washer hose, or a clogged pump outlet inthe motor.
REAR WINDOWWASHER MOTOR(Hatchbackl
WASHER FLUIORESERVOIR
3. Test the washer motor by connecting battery power
and ground according to the table.
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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.
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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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7.

Cruise Gontrol
3.
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2.
Main Switch Test/Replacement
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see sec-tion 20).
Carefully push out the switch from behind the dashboard.
Disconnect the connector from the swtrcn.
MAIN SWITCH
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Check for continuity between the terminals in eachswitch position according to the table.
lf there is no continuity. reDlace the switch.
4.
Terminal
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OFFo--oGa\-o\:./\a/
ONo-/a-oo--o\:/\:/
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Set/Resume Switch
5.
Test/Replacement
2.
1.
MAIN WIREHARNESS3P CONNECTOR
Make sure you have the anti-theft code for theradio, then write down the frequencies for theradio's preset buttons. ('99 - 00 models).Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-nect the positive cable, and wait at least three min-utes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector (see sec-tion 24).
Remove the dashboard driver's lower cover (see sec,tion 20).
Disconnect the cable reel sub harness 3p connectorfrom the main wire harness.
CABLE BEELSUB-HARNESS3P CONNECTOS
Terminalside ofmale terminals
Check for continuity between the terminals of thecable reel sub-harness 3P connector in each switchposition according to the table.
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SET (ON}o----o
BESUi,|E IONIo-----o
lf there is continuity, and it matches the table,the switch is OK.
lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
go to step 7.

7. Remove th€ two screws, then remove the switch'
Check for continuity between the terminals in switch
position according to the table.
Terminal
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SET (ON)o--o
RESUI\4E {ON}o----o
lf there is continuity, and it matches the table,
replace the cable reel.
lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
reDlace the switch.
8.
SET/NESUME
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lf all tests prove OK, reconnect the cable reel and
cable reel sub-harness connector, then reinstall the
steering column covers
Reconnect the driver's airbag connector. and rein-
stall the access panel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
After connecting the airbag connectors, confirm
proper system operation; Turn the ignition switch ON
(ll); the SRS indicator light should come on for about
six seconds and then go off.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presels {'99 -00 models)'

)Actuator Test
't.Disconnect the actuator cable from the actuator rod
and the 4P connector.
Connect battery power to the No 4 terminal and
ground to the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 terminals.
Connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum hose Then
apply vacuum to the actuator.
2.
VACUUM PUMPGAUGE,0 - 30 in.Hg.
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ACTUATOR
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Terminalside o{male termrnals
4. The actuator rod should pull in completely. lf the rod
pulls in only pan-way or not at all' check for a leak-
ing vacuum line or defective solenoid.
ACTUATOF ROD
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5. With voltage and vacuum still applied, try to pull the
actuator rod out by hand. You should not be able to
oull it out. ll you can, it is defective
1.
Disconnect ground from the No.3 terminal. The actu-
ator rod should return lf it does not return, but the
vent hose and filter are not plugged, the solenoid
valve assembly is defective.
Repeat steps 2 through 5, and disconnect ground
from the No. 1 terminal. The actuator rod should
return. lI it does not return, but the vent hose and
filter are not plugged. the solenoid valve assembly
is defective.
It you replace the solenoid valve assembly, be sure
to use new O-rings on each solenoid.
Disconnect power and ground from the 4P connector.
Disconnect the vent hose from the actuator. Connect
a vacuum pump to the actuator vent hose port, and
apply vacuum. The actuator rod should pull in com-
pletely. lf not, the vacuum valve is stuck open.
Replace the actuator'
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