1996 HONDA CIVIC Accord

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
Position \
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INTo-o
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LOoo
HIoo
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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
1.
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.
23-218
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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Disconnected
Connected@

Washer LevelSwitch Test (Canadal
1. Remove the front bumper {see section 20)
2. Disconnect the 2P connectors from the washer.
WASHER FLUIORESERVOIRWASHER LEVEL SWITCH
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
float position according to the table.
Terminal
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12
FLOAT UP
FLOAT DOWNoo
23-219

Power Windows
Master Switch Test (Coupe/Hatchbackl
1. Remove the master switch from the driver's door
panel (see page 23-2281.
Disconnect the 12P connector from the master
switch.
MAINSWITCH
Terminal side of male terminals
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Driver's Switch:
The driver's switch is combined with the control unit so
you cannot isolate the switch to test it. Instead. run the
master switch input test procedures at terminals 41. A3,
44. A8 and Al2 on page 23-226. lf the tests are normal,
the driver's switch must be faulty.
A1IA3A4A5
A1A8,/l/412
23-226
Passenger's Switch:
Terminal
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OFFONo---o
OFFo---o
UPON
c'---o
o---o
OFFo---o
DOWNONo---o
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OFFo---o

Master Switch Test (Sedan)
1.Remove the armrest from the driver's door panel
(see page 23-228).
Disconnect the 16P and 1P connectors from the
master switch.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the tables
Driv€r's Switch:
The driver's switch is combined with the control unit so
you cannot isolate the switch to test it. Instead, run the
master switch input test procedures at terminals 83, 84,
85. BO and 87 on page 23-22A. lt the tests are normal,
the driver's switch must be faulty.
MAIN SWITCH
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Terminalside of
male terminals
Front Passenger's Switch:
Terminal
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OFFONCF--o
OFFooo
UPONo---o
o---o
OFFc\---o
DOWNON
o
oo
-o
OFFoo
Left Rear Swhch:
Terminal
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OFFONG--o
OFFoo
UPONo--oo
o---o
OFFo-o
DOWNON
o-
o--o
o
OFFo--_o
Right Rear Switch:
Terminal
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OFFONo-o'o
OFFo---o
UPONo---o
CF--o
OFFCr---o
DOWNONo---.o
--oo-
OFFo---o
23-227

Power Windows
Passenger's Window Switch Test
Coupo/H8tchback:
1. Remove the armrest pocket from the door panel
{see section 20}.
5P CONNECTOR
2. Disconnect the 5P connector from th€ passenger's
window switch.
Sodan:
1. Remove the armrest (see section 20).
Disconnect the 5P connector, then .emove the mount-
ing screw from the passenge/s switch.
PASSENGER'S WINDOW SWITCH
5P CONNECTOR
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Switch sids of 5P t.rminal:
Terminal side olmale terminals
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
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Terminal
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UP
-o
-o
OFF
-o
o--o
DOWNo--o

Driver's Window Motor Test
Motor Test:
l. Remove the driver's door panel (see section 20).
Terminal side of male terminals
Disconnect the 4P connector from the motor.
Test the motor in each direction by connecting bat-
tery power and ground according to the table.
CAUTION: When th€ molor stops running, discon-
n€ct one lead immediat€ly.
4. lf the motor does not run or fails to run smoothlv.
reDlace it.
3.
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Terminal
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DOWNoo
Puls€r Test:
5. Connect the test leads of an analog ohmmeter to the
No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.
6. Run the motor by connecting power and ground to
the No. 1 and No.2 terminals. The ohmmeter needle
should move back and forth alternately.
23-233

Power Windows
Passenger's Window Motor Test
Front:
1. Remove the passenger's door panel (see section
20t.
2. Disconnect the 2P connsctor from the window
moIor.
2P CONNECTOR
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Terminal side ot msleterminals
3. Check window motor operation by connecting power
and ground according to the table.
CAUTION: When the motor stops running. dbcon-
nest ono load immadiatoly.
4. lf the motor doas not run or fails to run smoothly.
replace it.
Terminal
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UP@o
DOWN@
23-234
Re!r:
1. Remove the passenger's door panel {see section
20).
2. Disconnect the 2P connectof from the window
motor.
NOTE: The illustration shows the right rear window
motor; the left rear window motor is symmetrical.
2P CONNECTOR
3. Check window motor operation by connecting power
and ground according to the table.
GAUTION: Whon the motor ctops running, discon-
nact one lead immodiatoly.
4. lJ the moto. does not run or fails to run smoothly.
rcDlace it,
Terminal
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UPo@
DOWN@