1996 HONDA CIVIC acc control

Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Light Does Not Come On
YES
NOTE:Reinstallthefuse if it is OK.
The A8S indicator light does not come on when ignition switch is turned ON ll.
NOTE: All indicator tights except the charg,ing system light will not come on when theMETER 17.5 A) ft se is btown.
NO
GAUGE ASSEMBI"Y 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Tho ABS indicator light does notcome on wh€n ignition switch istu.ned ON {lll.
check the METEB (7.5 A) fuse inthe under-dash fuse/relay box.
Beplace the tu3e and recheck.
Check for an open in th6 lcl cir-cuii:1, Disconnect the gauge assembly 5P connector.2. Turn the ignitjon switch ON l).3. Measure the voltage betweenthe gauge assembly 5P con-nector terminal No. 5 andbody ground.
. Ropair opan in tho wirobotwe€n thc METER t7.5 Attuso and gauge .$cmbly.. Roplacc th. und.r-dash tus./r.l.y box. lop.r cirouit in3idothe box.l
ls there baftery voltage?
Check the ABS indicator lightbulb in the gauge assembly.
ls the bulb OK?
Ch€ck tor a short to power in theWALP circuit:Measure the voltage between thegauge assembly 5P connectorterminal No. I and body ground.
Replir short to power in tho wiiGb.tweon the gruge rs3embly.nd ABS control unh.
ls there battery voltage?
lTo page 19-61)
19-60

Glove box removal:
Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
>: Bolt locations,2
Installation is the reverse of the removal proceoure
Side air vent/Side defogger trim removal:
SIOE DEFOGGER TRIMSHOPTOWET_Carefully PrY rt at the
then remove it,side edge,
SIDE AIR VENTRemove the driver's dashboard lower
cover, or oPen the glove Dox,
HOOKS
then push the cliPs from each
opening by hand, and Pull it
out. Disconnect the connedors(driver's side).
HOOKS
DASH LIGHTSBRIGHTNESSCONTROLLERCONNECTOR{for some models)
CFUISE CONTROLMASTER SWITCHCONNECTOR(for some models)
Center dashboard lower covel:
1. Remove:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover
. Glove box
2. Remove the screws and bolt, then remove the cen-
ter dashboard lower cover. Disconnect the accesso-
ry socket connector'
>i Boh, screw locations
a>, 1 B>'5
A s*o.e-- I A
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3. Installation is the reverse of the removal proceoure'
(cont'd)
20-69
LOWER COVER

Dashboard
Gomponent Removal/lnstallation
(cont'd)
Center panel removal:
1. Remove:
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69)
. Radio {see section 23)
2. Remove the rear window defogger switch and haz-
ard warning switch, then disconnect the connectors.
>: Screw locations, 5 >: Clip locationsA>,4 B>,3
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IHAZARDWARNINGswlTcH
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IIREARwtNoowOEFOGGERswtrcH
MtxCONTNOLCABLE
3. Disconnect the air mix control cable, and remove the
screws, then pull out the center panel.
4. Disconnect the connectors from the heater control
u nit.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
. Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
. Adjust the air mix control cable (see section 21).
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Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before preforming repairs or ser-
vice.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing and installing
the dashboard.
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and
related parts.
1. Remove:
o Front and rear consoles (see page 20-67)
. Console panel (see page 2O 67),
. Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster(see page 20-68)
. Glove box (see page 20-69)
. Center dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69i
2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
@ To avoid accidental deplovment and
possible injury, always disconnect the driver's
airbag connector belore lowering the steering col-
umn lsee section 241.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
3. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors,
remove the nuts, then move the under-dash fuse/
relay box. Disconnect the antenna lead and moon-
roof relay connectors.
DASHBOARD cltPs
CONNECTORS(for some models)
MOONROOFRELAY
ANTENNALEAO
FRAME
SRS MAINHARNESS
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,7.2lbt.ltl
DATACONNECTOR WIRE HARNESSDetach. CONNECTORS

Air Mix Gontrol Motor
Recirculation indicator light indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) 1l A problem in the air mix control linkage, door and
motor.
The air mix control motor regulates the mixture of cool/hot air according to outputs from the heater control panel'
Self-diagnosis circuit check indi'
cates a Problem in the air mix
conlrol motor circuit,
Check th6 aii mix conirol motor:
1. Disconnect the air mix control
motor 5P connector.
2. Test the air mix control motor(see page 21-46).
check the air mix control linkage
and doors:1. Remove the air mix control
motor (see Page 21-46)
2. Check the air mix control link-
age and doors lor smooth
movement.
ls the air mix control motor OK?
Do the air mix control linkage and
doors move smoolhlY?
R€olace the air mix control motor'
Check tor a short in the wiles:
1. Disconnect the heater controlpanel 20P connector-2. Check for continuitY between
body ground and the heater
control panel 20P connector
terminals No.3 and 4 individ'
uaIY.
Ropair any short in th€ wire{s}
betweon the heater control Paneland the air mix control motor'
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
RED/WHTRED/YEL
Wire side ot female terminals
(cont'd)
fo page 21-22
21-21

RecirculationindicatorIightindicatesDiagnosticTroublecode(DTc)2:AprobIemintheairmixcontro|motorcircuit.
The air mix control motor regutates the mi)dure of cool/hot air according to outputs from the heater control panel'
Self-diagnosis circuit check indi-
crl6s a problgm in tho air mix
contiol motor circuit.
Check th6 rir mix control motor:
1. Disconnect the air mix control
motor 5P connector'
2. Test the air mix control motor(see page 21-46).
Check the air mix control linkage
and doors:1. Remove the air mix control
motor (see page 21'46).
2. Check the air mix control link-
age and doors for smooth
ls the air mix control motor OK?
Do the air mix control linkage and
doors move smoothlY?
Roglace the air mix conlrol motor.
Check for r short in the wiresl
1. Disconnect the heater controlpanel 20P connector.2. Check for continuity between
body ground and the heater
control panel 20P connector
terminafs No. 3,4. 12,15 a^d
20 individually
Bep.ir any short in the wire{s)
between the h€rter control panel
and th6 air mix control motor.ls there continuity?
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
BEO/WHTREO/YEL
PNK/BLK
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
Io page 21-24
21-23

Mode Control SwitchPower Transistor
Test -'96 - 98 Models
Check for continuity between the terminals accordinq tothe table below.
Terminal
Position't071
Heato-o
HeaVDefo---o
Defo--o
VentG-o
HeaVVento--o
1
;l t
4
789
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Test -'99 - 00 Models
1. Disconnsct the 3P connector from the oower tran-stsror.
2, Carefully release the lock tab on the No. 2 terminal inthe 3P connector, then remove the terminal and insu-late it from body glound.
Connect a 1.2 - 3.4 W bulb between the No. 1 andthe No. 2 cavity on the 3P connector.
Reconnect the 3P connector to the power translstor.
Turn the ignition switch ON fll), and check that theblower motor runs.
12V 1.2-3,1W
No. 1 laLU/aLK)

A/C System Service
Performance Test
The performance test will help determine if the air con-
ditioner system is operating within specifications.
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the reouirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditionor rofrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irrilalo €yes, nose and
throat. Avoid breathing tho air conditioner rstrigerrnt
and lubricant vapor or mist,
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed air.
@ some mixtur$ of air and R-134a have been
shown lo b9 combustible rt glgvatad pr€ssur63 and can
resull in tire 01 oxplosion causing inlury ot property
damage. Never uao compre33ed air to pressure t99t R-
134a ssrvico 6quipmsnt or vohicla air conditioner sys-
tems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
'1. Connect a R-134a refrigerant recover/recycling/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown, following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. lnsert a thermometer in the center vent outlet.
Determine the relative humidity and air tempera-
ture,
Test conditions:
. Avoid direct sunlight.
. Open hood.
. Open front doors.
. Set the temDerature control lever or dial to MAX,
COOL, the mode control switch or dial on VENT
and the recirculation control switch on RECIRCU-
LATE.
. Turn the A,/C switch on. and the heater fan switch
on MAX.
. Run the engine at 1,500 rpm.
. No driver or passengers in vehicle
After running the air conditioning for 10 minutes
under the above test conditions, read the delivery
temperature from the thermometer in the dash vent
and the high and low system pressure from the A,/C
gauges.
Recovery/Rocycling/Charging Station
22-24

D
Dashboard Wire Harness
Connector ol
Terminal
Numbel of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c501
c502
c503
c504
c505
c507
c508
c509
c510
c513
c514
c515
c516
c518
c519
c520
20
24
to
12
5
3
20
5
5
14
r0
5
20
22
5
2
5
Behind dashboard lower panel
Above under-dash luse/relay box
Above under dash Iuse/relay box
Above under dash tuse/relay box
Left side of steering wheel
Left side of steering wheel
Below gauges
Behind gauges
Behind gauges
Behind gauges
Behind gauges
Behind gauges
Right side ot gauges
Right side oI gauges
Beh ind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind gauges
Under-dash {use/relay box (C912)
Main wire harness 1C411)
Floor wire harness (C553)
Main wire harness (C410)
Cruise main switch
Dash lights brightness controller
Junction connector
Gauge assembly
Gauge assembly
Gauge assembly
Gauge assembly
Gauge assembly
Hazard warning switch
Rear window defogger switch
Audio unit (Keyless receiver circuit)
Audio unit
Security control unit
Audio unit
Security system
Accessory power outlet
Gauge assembly
A"r
SRS
A,/r
Optio nal*'
Option al*'
ABS
G501Under middle ol dashBody ground, via dashboard wire harness
*1: With shiit-up indicator or cruise control system ('96 - 97 models)
With cruise control system ('98 model)
c509 C511 c510 c515
13 lc5l7
*2: '96 98 models*3: '99 - 00 models
c508
DASHSOARD WIREHARNESS
c501
c520
c502 c504
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