1996 HONDA CIVIC ground wire

tAlternator (ALT) FR Signal ('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
This signals the ECM/PCM when the Alternator {ALT) is chargingECM/PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31P}
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ALT CONNECTORS IClO4I
JUMPER
JUMpER WlnE
WIRE
Wire side of female termlnals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
3P*NO
Check lor an op€n in the wire (ALT
F line,:1. Turn the agnition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable {rom the battery.
3. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con'
nector C (31P).
4. Disconnect the 4P (3P)* con'
nector from the ALT.
5. Connect the ALT 4P (3P)* con-
nector terminal No 4 (No. 1)*
to bodY ground with a iumper
6. Check lor continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM
connector terminal C5
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lnsoeclion oI ALT FB Signal.
Check {or a short in the wire {ALT
F line):1. Disconnect the 4P (3P)+ con
nector from the ALT
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
3. Measurc voltage between EcM/
PCM connector terminals C5
and 820.Check tor a short in the wirc (ALt
F line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the negative bat_
tery cable from the baRery'
3. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con'
nector C (31P).
4. Check for continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM
connector terminal C5
ls there aPProx. 5 V?
Check the operation otthe ALT:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2- Reconnect the ALT 4P (3P)*
connector to the ALT
3. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm wrth no
load {in Park or neutrali until
the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
4- Measure voltage between ECM/
PCM connector terminals C5
and 820.
Repair short in the wire between
the EcM/PCM {C5l and the ALT.
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and rechock. lf P.esc.ibedvoltage is now availabl€, ieplace
tho original ECM/PCM
Does the voltage decrease when
headlights and rear delogger are
turned on?
ALT FF signal is OK.
Repair oPen wire betwoen t|lo
ECM,/PCM {C5) and the ALT.
ALT F (WHT/RED)
Wire side of temale terminals
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Wire side of female termrnals

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(From page 11 212)
Check lor a 3hort in the PSP
switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector
from the PSP switch.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
4. Measure voltage between
ECM/PCM connector termi-
nals Ag and C16.
Check tor a short in the wiro {PSP
SW linel:'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con
nector C (31P).
3. Check lor continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM
connector terminal C16.
ls there battery vohage?
Repair ahort in the wire between
the ECM/PCM (C16) and th6 PsP
switch.
Substitute a known_good ECM/
PCM end rechock. lf Prescribedvoltage b now avsilable. rePlace
the original ECM/PCM.
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of temale terminals
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Check lor a short in tho PSP
swhch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the 2P connector
from the PSP switch
3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll)
4. Measure vohage between ECW
PCM connector terminals A26
and 820.
Ch6ck for a short in tho wiro IPSP
SW lino,:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-
nector A (32P).
3. Check for continuity betweon
body ground and ECM/PCM
connector terminal A26
Rogair short in the wiro b€{woon
the ECM/PCM (A26) and the PSP
switch.
Substitute a known_good ECM/
PCM rnd r.check. lf Prdcribodvohago is now avaihblo' rcPl.co
the original ECM/PCM
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P)
Wire side of lemale terminals
Wire side of female terminals
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ldle Control System
Automatic Transaxle (CVTI Gear Position Signal
('96 -98 D16Y5 engine with CW)
ATP NP{LT GRNI
INP
GBN)
This signals the ECM when the transmission is in @ or @ position.
Check the operation oI the A/Tgear position switch:1. Turn the ignition switch ON flt).2. Observe the A/T shift positionindicator and select each position separately.
See lhe A/T gear position indica-tor insp€ction {see sec{ion l/tl.
Check tor a short in the wir6 (ATpNP line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 14P connectorIrom the gauge assembly.3. Disconnect the 26P connectorfrom the TCM.4. Turn the ignition switch ON fll).5. Measure voltage between ECMconnector terminals A9 andc29.
Check for a short in the wire lATpNP linell1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM connector C (31P).
3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM connector terminal C29.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for an open in the wire lATpNP lina):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF_2. Beconnect the 14P connectorto the gauge assembly.3. Reconnect the 26P connectorto the TCM.4. Sta rt the engine.5. Measure voltage betweenECM connector terminals A9and C29 with the transmission in E and E posationt
Repair short in the wire betweenthe ECM {C291 and the gaugeassemblv,
Substitute a known-good ECMand recheck. lf prescribed volt-age is now avrilable, replace theo.iginalECM.
Wire side ot female terminals
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(To page 11'217)
11-216

ldle Control System
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Clutch Switch Signal (Dl6YS engine with M/Tl
This signals the ECM when the clutch is engaged.
A {32P}
ECM CONNECTORS
LGl (BRN/BLK)
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cLsw(RED}
Inrpaction ot dutch rwitch signal.
Check for on opon in the wiro(CLSW linel:'!. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Measure voltage betweon ECt!4connector terminals C29 andA9.
Ch.ck tho clutch switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 2P connectorfrom the clutch switch.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure voltage b€tween ECMconnector terminals C29 and
ls thare approx. 5 V?
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for a short in th6 wire(CLSW line)l1. Turn the ignition swirch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM connector C (31P)trom the ECM.3. Check lor continuity betweenECM connector terminal C29and body ground.
Chcck for an open in thg wire{CLSW linel:1. Depress the clutch pedal.2. Moasure voltage between ECMconnector torminals C29 andA9.
Repair short in the wirc betweentho ECM {C291 and tho clurchswitch.
Sub3titutg a known-good ECMand rechock, It p.e3cribed vohagoi! now available, roplace the orig-inal ECM.
Wire side of female terminals
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(To page 11-219)
11-218
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{From page 11-218)
Check lho clutch switch:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector
from the clutch switch.
3. Check lor continuity between
the clutch switch connector
terminals No. 1 and No.2 with
the clutch pedal depressed
ls voltage less than 1.0 V?
- Adiu3t the clutch swiich.- Reolace lhe clutch switch.
Check for an open in tha wiie:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll)
2. Measure voltage between the
clutch switch connector terml'nal No. 1 and body ground with
the clutch pedal depressed.
Repair op€n in the wire betwoen
the EcM (C291 and thc clutch
swilch.ls there approx. 5 V?
Repair open in BLK wire betweenthe clutch switch and Gircl.
Clutch switch signal is OK.
CLUTCH SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR
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Terminal side of male
termrnals
CLUTCH SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR {C41',
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Wire 6ide of lemaleterminals
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Fuel Supply System
Fuel Pump
Testing
!@ Do not smoke during the test, Keep open
flame away from your work atea,
lf you suspect a problem with the fuel pump, check that the
fuel pump actually runs; when it is ON (ll), you will hear
some noise if you hold your ear to the fuel fill port with the
fuel fill cap removed. The fuel pump should run for two
seconds when ignition switch is first turned ON (ll). lf the
fuel pump does not make noise, check it as follows:
L Remove the seat cushion {see section 20).
2. Remove the access panel from the floor.
3. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then discon-
nect the Iueltank 2P connector.
4. Connect the PGM-FI main relay 7P connector termi-
nal No. 4 and No. 5 with a jumper wire.
PGM-R MAIN RELAY 7P CONNECTOR lC4,(|l
FUEL PUMP
IYEL/GRN}
IGN 1(YEL/GRNI
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FUEL PUMP(YEL/GRNI
Wire side oftemale torminals
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side of temale terminals
Check that battery voltage is available between the
fuel pump connector terminal No. 1 and body ground
when the ignition switch is turned ON (ll).
CONNECTOR
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lf battery voltage is available, check the fuel pump
ground. lf the ground is OK, replace the fuel pump.
lf there is no voltage, check the wire harness (see
page 11-238).
11-236
Replacement
@E Do not smoke while working on tuel svs-
tem. Keep open llames away from your work area.
1. Remove the seat cushion (see section 20).
2. Remove the access panel trom the floor.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector from the fuel pump.
4. Remove the fuel pump mounting nuts.
5. Remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.
6. Install pans in the reverse order of removal.
ACCESS PANEL
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Fuel Supply System
PGM-FI Main Relay (cont'dl
Circuit Troubleshootin g
PGM.FI MAIN RELAY 7P CONNECTOR {C443)
GND{8LK)
Wire side of female terminals
/BLK}
- Engine will not start.- lnsoection of PGM-FI mainrelay and relay harne$.
Check for an open in the wire{GNO line}:l. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PGM-Fl mainrelay 7P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe PGM Fl main relay 7P con-nector terminal No.3 and bodyground.
Ropai. open in the wir€ betweenthe PGM-FI main .elav and G101.
Check for an open or short in thewire {BAT lin€}:N4easure voltage between thePGM-FI main relay 7P connectorterminal No. 7 and body ground.- Repair open or sho.t in thewire between the PGM-FI mainrelay and the Fl E/M {15 A}fus€.- Replace the Fl E/M (15 Allu3ein the under-hood fuse/relayoox.
ls lhere battery voltage?
Check tor an open or short in thewire {lGl line):1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Measure the voltage betweenthe PGM-Fl main relay 7P con'nector terminal No. 5 and bodyground.- Repair open or short in thewire betwoen the PGM-FI mainrelav and the No. 13 FUELPUMP (15 A)tuse.- R€place the No. 13 FUELPUMP {15 A} tus€ in the under-d.sh fus€/relay box.
ls there battery voltage?
Ch.ck for an open or short in thewire {STS lino}r1. Turn the ignition switch to theSTART (lll) position.NOTE:. M/T: Clutch pedal must beoepresseo.. A/T: Transmission in E or
E position.2, Measure the voltage betweenthe PGM-Fl main relay 7Pconnector terminal No, 2 andbody ground.
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'96 98 models: (To page 1l 239)'99 - 00 models: (To page I l-240)
11-238,