1996 HONDA CIVIC Dash harness

Troubleshooting
DTC 1-5
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON {ll). or
has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be
caretul not to bump ths SRS unit; the airbag(sl could
accidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
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DRIVER'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
DRIVER'S AIRBAGASSEMBLY
REEL
07sAz - TB40't1A(2 0 JACK)
2P CONNECTOR
AZ - SZ5011A
CABLEREEL2P CONNECTOR
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07TAZ - SZ5011A
Try to rep.oduce the SRS indicator light:1. Erasethe DTC memorv (See page 24'15).2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check that the SRS indicator light comes on tor about six seconds and goes off.
Ooes the SRS indicator light stay onl
YESNO
Intermittent lailure, system is OK at this time. See Trouble-shooting lntormittent Failure3 on page 24-15.
Check for a short to ground in lh€ driver's airbag inllator:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three rninutes.3. Disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector from thecable reel 2P connector.CAUTION: Do not disconnect tho p.ssenger's airbagconnectoa.4. Connect the specialtool (2 0)to the cable reel 2P connector.5. Reconnect the batlery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable-6. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24-15).7. Read the DTC (see page 24-131.
ls OTC 1-5 indicatedT
YESNO
Short to ground in the drive/s airbeg inflator; r€pl.ce thedriver's.iib.g (see page 24d1.
Check lor a short to ground in the csble reer:l. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three minutes.2. Disconnect the special tool {2 (}) from the cable reel 2P
3. Remove the dashboard lower cover, and disconnect thecable reel 2P connector from the SRS main harness.4. Connect the Special tool {2 0} to the SRS main harness2P connector (cont'd).
To page 24-49
{2 0 JACK)
24-44
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Troubleshooting
DTC 9-2
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON 0l), ofhas been turned OFF lor lass than three minutes, becareful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbag(s) couldaccidentally deploy lnd caqse damage or iniuries.
Check the tu.c:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for blown No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under,dashfuse/relay box.
Replace the tuse. Turn the ignition switch ON lll) , and checkthat the fuse doesn't blow.
Th6 problem hs3 disappe.rod, TGt-dJiv€ the vehiclo and3ee Troublerhooting Intermiftcnt Failuro3 on paqo 2l-15.
Check tol short to ground betwe.n tho unde.-da3h fus./r.ley box and the SRS unit.1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the baftery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and waittorthree minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger,s) airbagconnector(s) (see page 24-11).4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 1gp connector fromthe sRs unit.5. Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the SRSmarn harness 18P connector and ground,There should be 1 MO or more.
Feufty SRS unh; rcphce the SRS unit lsee pag.2+761.
(A)To page 24-65
To page 24-65
No. 23 lr0 Al FUSEFUSE/RELAY BOX
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTORSRS UN'T
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SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
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FUSE/BELAY BOX
Chcck for an op€n in th6 SRS main harness:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconne;t the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait for three minutes'
3. Disconnect tho driver's (and front passenger's) airbag
connector (see Page 24'11).
4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector from
the SRS unit
5. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect the
neoative cable.
6. Co-nnect a voltmeter betlveen the No 3 terminal ol the
SFS main harness 18P connector and ground'
7. Turn theswitch ON (ll), and m€asure
(cont'd)
(B) from page 24-64
Check tor ahort to ground in the SRS main harn$s:
1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 2P connector from the
under-dash fuse/relaY box.
2. Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and ground There should
be 1.0 M0 or more.
ls the re3istance a3 specified? -
NOYES
Short to giound in tho undot-drlh lut'/rol'y box;
replace the undel-da3h fusgtgEl!9l--------.-
Short to ground in tho SRS m.in harn$s; ropleco the SRS
main harness.
(AlFrom page 24'64
Poor contact at the SRS main harnoss 18P connoctor;
check lho connoctor.. ll the connector k OK, sub3titute r known'good SRS
unh. and recheck. lf the problom is slill present, lepl.ce the SRS main
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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Troubleshooting
DTC 9-2 (cont'dl
2- Disconnect the SRS rnain harness 2p connector lrom theunder-dash fuse/relay box.3- Check resistance between the No. 2 terminal of the SRSmain harness 2P connecior and No. 3 terminal of theSFS main harness 18P connector_
Poor contact at the SRS main ha.ness 2p connector;check the connecto... lf the connector is Ol(, sub3titute a known-good under-dash tuse/r€lay box, and recheck.'lt tho problem is still present, replece the SRS main
Open in the SBS main harness; replace the SRS main har_ness,
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
24-66
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Chock tor an open in th€ SRS main hern€ss:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
There should be 0 0.5 0
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Gable Reel
Replacement
!@@ store a .emove airbag assambly with thepad surtace up. lf the airbag is improperly stored face
down, accidental deploymont could propel the unit withenough force to cause sorious iniury.
CAUTION:
. Alwsys disconnect the airbag connoctor(s) when ih€harness is disconngcted.
. Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag.
NOTE: Carefully inspect the airbag assembly beforeinstalling it. Do not install an airbag that shows signs ofbeing dropped or improperly handled. such as dents,cracks or deformation.
l.Disconnect the battery negative cable. then discon-nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait atleast three minutes.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-er's airbag and cable reel.
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector isautomatically shorted.
DRIVER'SAIRBAG
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TORX EOLTSUse a Torx T30 bit.
DRIVEB'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
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Make sure the wheels are aligned straight ahead.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover.
5. Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering wheel,and disconnect the horn connector. Then removethe driver's airbag.
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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
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(To floor wire harness)

Fog Lights
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Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Keyless Entry Does Not Work In Any
Mode
NOTE: Before beginning, verify that all the
transmitters are programmed to the vehicle.
1 . Does the radio work properly?
Yes - Go to step 9.
No - Go to the neld step.
NOTE: For steos 2 - 8. refer to the schematic dia-
gram for the Stereo Sound System on page 150.
2. Are fuses 28 (in the under-dash fuse box) and
fuse 47 (in the under-hood fuse box) OK?
Yes - Go to step 4.
No - Replace the blown fuse, then go to the
nen steo.
3. Does the fuse blow again?
Yes - Locate and repair the short.
No- Retest the system.
4. ls the vehicle equipped with the optional security
system?
Yes - Go to the next steP.
No - Go to steD 6.
5. Does the keyless entry work correctly when the
security control unit connector is disconnected?
Yes - Faulty security system, go to security
system for f urther troubleshooting.
No - Go to the next step.
6. ls there battery voltage at terminal 4 of the radio
main harness connector (A)?
7.
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Yes - Go to the nen step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
tuse 47 and the radio.
ls there battery voltage at terminal 5 of the radio
main harness connector (A), when the ignition
switch is in the ACC (l) or ON (ll) position?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
fuse 28 and the radio.
130-8
8. ls there continuity from terminal 14 of the radio
main harness connector (A) to ground?
Yes - Replace the radio.
No - Repair the open in the wiring between the
radio and the ground (G501).
9. Does the transmitter LED come on when any ot
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to steo 12.
No - Go to the next steo.'10.ls the transmitter battery installed with the
positive side facing up?
Yes - Ensure that the battery contact tabs are
repositioned, then replace the battery.
Remove the key from the ignition, then
close the doors and trunk. Press the
LOCK button on the transmitter six times,
then go to the next step.
No - Ensure that the baftery contact tabs are
repositioned, then reinstall the batlery
correctly. Then reprogram the transmitter
and retest it. Use the procedure on page
1 30-4 f or transmitter programming.
11 . Does the transmitter LED come on when any of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-4.
12.Does the system work properly in all modes?
Yes - Finished. The system is OK.
No - Go to the next steD.