1996 HONDA CIVIC 7P connector

Troubleshooting Tests
Testing for Voltage
When testing for voltage at a connector
without wire seals, you do not have to
seoarate the two halves of the connector.
Instead, probe the connector from the back.
Always check both sides of the connector
because dirty, corroded, and bent terminals
can cause problems (no electrical contact =
an open).
1 . Connect one lead of the test light to a
known good ground, or, if you're using a
digital volt ohmmeter (DVOM), place it in
the appropriate DC volts range, and
connect its negative lead to ground.
Connect the other lead of the test light or
DVOM to the point you want to check.
lf the test light glows, there is voltage
present. lf you're using a DVOM, note the
voltage reading. lt should be within one
volt of measured battery voltage.
A loss of more than one volt indicates
a problem.
NOTE: Always use a DVOM on high
impedance circuits. A test light may not
glow (even with baftery voltage present).
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Testing for Continuity
When testing for continuity at a connector
without wire seals, you do not have to
separate the two halves of the connector.
lnstead. Drobe the connector Jrom the back.
Always check both sides of the connector
because dirty, conoded, and bent terminals
can cause problems (no electrical contacl =
an open).
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the car
battery. lf you're using a DVOM, place it in
the lowest "OHMS" range.
2. Connect one lead of a self-powered test
light or DVOM to one end of the part of the
circuit vou want lo test.
Connect the other lead to the other end.
lf the self-powered test light glows, there is
continuity. lf you're using a DVOM, a low
reading or no reading (zero), means
good continuity.
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Troubleshooting Tests
Testing for Voltage Drop
Wires, connectors, and switches are designed
to conduct current wilh a minimum loss of
voltage. A voltage drop of more than one volt
indicates a Droblem.
'1. Place the digital volVohmmeter (DVOM) in
the appropriate DC volts range. Connect
the positive lead to the end of the wire
(or to the connector or switch) closest to
the bafterv.
Connect the negative lead to the other
end of the wire (or the other side of the
connector or switch).
Turn on the components in the circuit.
The DVOM will show the difference
in voltage between the two points. A
difference, or drop, of more than one
volt indicates a oroblem. Check the
circuit for loose, dirty, or bent terminals.
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Testing lor a Short with a Test Light or DVOM
1. Remove the blown fuse and disconnect
the load.
2. Connect a test light or digital
oltr'ohmmeter
(DVOM), switched to the appropnare DC
volts range, across the tuse lerminals to
make sure voltage is present. You might
have to turn the ignition switch to ON:
check the schematic to see.
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Beginning near the luse box, wiggle the
harness. Continue this at convenient ooints
about six inches apart while watching the
test light or DVOM.
Where the test light goes off, or the DVOM
voltage drops to zero, there is a short to
ground in the wiring near that point.
NOTE: Always use a DVOM on high
impedance circuits. A test light may not
glow (even with battery voltage present).
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Troubleshooting Tests (cont'd)
4. Turn on the short finder. This creates a
pulsing magnetic field around the wiring
between the fuse box and the short.
5. Beginning at the fuse box, slowly move
the short finder along the circuit wiring.
The meter will show current Dulses
through sheet metal and body trim. As
long as the meter is between the fuse and
lhe short, the needle will move with each
current pulse. Once you move the meter
past the point of the short, the needle will
stop moving. Check the wiring and
connectors in this area to locate the cause
of the short.
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Fuse/Relay Information
- Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box
Front View
c712(To moonroof wire harness)
. : Canadai : Not UsedO : C926 loprion (+B)l
@ : C927 loption (dash lights)]
O : C928 [Option (ACC]I
@ : C929 loption (lc2)l
Rear View
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c421(To main wire harness)
c801CI-o SRS main harness)
c501(To dashboard wire harness)
^ : Not used ('96-'97 models)
c913(To ignition switch)
INTEGRATEDCONTROL UNITCONNECTOR A
c419Oo main wire harness)
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER RELAY
TURN SIGNAUHAZARD RELAY
c423(To main wire harness)
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c422(To main wire harness)
POWERwtNDowRELAY
c551flo lloor wire harness)c439 f96.'97 MODELSand ALL GX MOOELS)(To main wire harness)
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c420(To main wire harness)
6
(To floor wire harness)

Ground-to-Components I ndex
f.,lONOTE: All ground wires are BLK unless otherwise noted.
GroundPageComponents or Circuit Grounded
Battery (BLKYEL)
Steering pump bracket
t+-rg ITransmission housing
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G101
(-1)
G101
(-2)
14-2
and
14-3
ano
14-1
Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK: LG1 and LG2 are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (CW, EGR valve and lift sensor (Dt6yS enginewith M,/T), Engine coolant temperature switch, pGM-Fl main relay, power steeringpressure switch (USA), Primary HO2S (D16Y5 engine with l\/,/T), Vehicle speed sensor,VTEC pressure switch (D16Y5/D16Y8 engines), CKF sensor (BRN/BLK), Transmission
control module (CYf) (Pc1 is BLK: LG1 is BRN/BLK)
Shielding betvveen the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor. Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors.
Knock sensor (CWDl6YB engine), Mainshaft speed sensor (AiT except CVT),
I Countershaft speed sensor (A/T except CVf)
Shielding between the TCM and these components (CVT) (all have BRN/BLK wires):
Drive pulley speed sensor, Driven pulley speed sensor, Secondary gear shaft
speed sensor
Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK; LG1 and LGz are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (D16Y5 engine), EGR valve (Dt685), Engine
coolant temperature switch, Fuel pressure regulator shut-off solenoid valve (D1685),
PGM-FI main relay, Power steering pressure switch (USA), Vehicle speed sensor, VTECpressure switch (All except D16Y7 engine), CKF sensor (A

except 81642) (BRN/BLK)
Shielding between the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor, Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors,
Knock sensor (All except D16Y7 engine), i/ainshaft speed sensor (Arf except CW),
Countershaft speed sensor (A,/T except CVf), Drive pulley speed sensor (CW), Drivenpulley speed sensor (CVT), Secondary gear shaft speed sensor (CVf)
I Badiator fan motor, Right front parking/turn signat tight, Right headtight
G20214-4I Cruise control actuator, Left front parking/turn signal lights, Left headlight, Rear window
I washer motor, Windshield washer motor, Washer fluid level switch (,99-'00 Canada)
G401| +-o
and
14-7
Accessory power socket, Brake fluid level switch, Clutch interlock switch (M/T), Clutchswitch (lillT with cruise/D16Y5 engine with MfD, Combination wiper switch (Z wires),
Cruise control main switch, Cruise control unit, Dash lights brightness controller, Data
link connector, Daytime running lights control unit (Canada), Gauge assembly, Horn('96-'97 models), Integrated control unit, Interlock control unit (ArI), Keyless door lock
control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless), Moonroof close and open relays, Moonroof
switch, Park pin switch (A/r), Power window relay, Rear window defogger relay, Rear
window defogger switch ('96-'98 models), Steering lock, Stereo radio tuner (,96-,98
USA: LX, EX, and HX), Turn signal/hazard relay, Windshield wiper motor.....plus
everything grounded through G402
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Ground
G402
Components or Clrcult Grounded
Arr gear position switch, ABS control unit (3 wires), Blower motor high relay ('99-'00
models), Blower motor relay, ELD unit, Heater Jan switch ('96-'98 models), Heater
control panel, Mode control motor ('96.98 models), Power transistor ('99-'00 models),
Service check connector....plus everything grounded through G401
| 14-13 | ABS pump motor
1l-9 i Stereo radio tuner ('96-'98 models), Audio unit ('99-'00 models)
Drivsr's door lock actuator, Driver's door lock switch, Drivefs window motor' Left mirror
defogger, Pow€r window master switch (2 wires), Power door lock control unit (all
except '99-'00 with keyless), Power mirror switch
G55214-9 i Driver's s€at belt switch, Fuel pump, Fuel tank unit, Right mkror defogger
G601
(Hatch-
back)
14-12 iLeft and right back-up lights, Left and right brake lighvtail lights, Lefl and right rear
turn signal lights, Left and right tail lights....plus eveMhing grounded through G761
G601 I 14-10
(All Coupesl
ano
(96198
S6dans)
High mount brake light, Left and right back-up lights, Left and right inner brake lighv
taiilights, Lett and right license plale lights, Lett and right outer brak€ lighvtail lights'
Left and right rear turn signal lights, Rear window deJogger, Trunk latch switch
G601
(99-'oo
Sedans)
G602
('ss-'00
Sedans)
G761
(Hatch-
back)
G771
(Hatch-
back)
14-11
14-12 i
High mount brake light, Left and right back-up lights, Left and right brake lighvouter
taillights, Left and right inner taillight, Left and right rear turn signal light' Rear window
deJogger (GX), Trunk latch switch
Window antenna coil
Hatch latch switch ('98-'00 models), High mount brake light' Left and right license plate
lights, Rear window wiper motor...plus everything grounded through G601
Rear window defogger
14-13 i SRS unit (2 wires)
*1 = All '96-98 models €xcept Dl685, '99100 D16Y5 with M/T*2 = '98 D1685, all '99-'00 models except Dl6Y5 with M/T
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modals
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AUDIOUNITPage 150
COMBINATIONACCESSORYPOWERSOCKET
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STEREORAOIOTUNERPage 150
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WIPERswtTcHPage 91
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WINDSHIELDWIPERMOTOR
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Power Distribution
- From Fuses to Relays and Components (cont'd)
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FUELINJECTIONRELAYPage 25-1PHOTO 135
DATA LINKCONNECTOR(DLc)
Page 23-4,24-4, ot 25-4PHOfO 5001685 engine -
c419PHOTO 63
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOXPHO|Q 5A
POWEBw]tDowNELAYPagE 120H$fa8
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WHT/FEO
c407PHOTO 52Y|EW 2 ( 9& 00 modsrs)
c5s'rPHO|O 63
L-----JU DEN.DASHFUSE/RELAY BOXPHOfO 58
To Fuses 7, 8, 1 0, and I 1 ;tor deiails, s8€ PowerVYindotts, pa$ 120.
HatchbackCoup€ & S€dan
WHT/FED
(Sedan 1)
(e6-
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(Not used)
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SPOT.LIGHTSPage 114-3
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CEILINGLIGHTPage 114-3
* = Male-Femaleterminalsreversed for'99-'00 models
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PGM-FI MAINRELAYPage 23.24, ot 25
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PGM-FIRELAYPage 2324, ot 22
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