1996 HONDA CIVIC unit test

Keyless Receiver Unit Troubleshooting
lf a faulty keyless receiver unit has one of the symptoms below, turn to the page listed and follow the
appropriate troubleshooting procedure. lf the symptom seems related to an input problem, or is not covered
by the troubleshooting procedures, do the Input Tests on page 130-6. Refer to the circuit schematic on pages
1 30-2 and 130-3 as needed.
Symptom Index
Keyless Entry Does Not Work In Any Mode
Ceiling Light Does Not Come On When The Doors Are Unlocked
WithTheTransmitter ....
Doors Do Not Unlock Or Lock With The Transmitter . . . .
Horn Does Not Sound With The Transmitter "Beeo" Feature On
Horn Does Not Stop Sounding .......
Input Tests
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Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Keyless Receiver Unit Input Test
The following tests are pertormed with A (Main) and B (Keyless) disconnected from the audio unit.
TerminalNo.WireColorTest ConditlonTest: Desired RasultPossible Cause it resull is not obtained
4WHT/BLUUnder all conditionsCheck for vollage to ground:
There should bs batteryvoltage.
aBlown No. 47 (7.5A) tuse in the
under-hood fuss/relay box
An open in the wireo
5YEUREDlgnition switch ACC (l)Check lor voltage to ground:
Th€re should be battery
voltage.
aBlown No. 28 (10A) fuse in the
underdash fusg/relay box
An open in the wirea
TerminalNo.WireColorTest CondiiionTest: Desired ResultPossible Cause if rssult i3 not obtalned
BLU/RED
lgnition key insertedinto the ignition key
switch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should bs 1 V or less.aPoor ground (G401, G402)
Faulty ignition key switch
An open in the wire
Short in the wire
a
a
algnition key r€moved
trom the ignition key
switch
Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
3BLUI/ELUnder all conditions
Check for continuity betweenthe audio unit 16P connectorNo- 3 terminal and power doorlock control unit 12P connsctorNo. 6 terminal: There should
be continuity.
I An open in the wire
6BLK/YELlgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
Thers should be batteryvollage.
. Blown No. 14 (7.5A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
8LT GRN/BLKCeiljng light switch in"middle position"Connect to ground: The ceilinglight should come on.
aBlown No. 43 (7.5A) fuse in the
undsr-hood fuse/relay box
Blown ceiling light bulb
Faulty ceiling light
An open in the wire
a
a
o
14LT GRN/REDEach door oponed,one at a timeCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
aFaulty door switch
An open in lhe wirea
tcBLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should b€ continuity.
aPoor ground (G401, G402)
An open in the wirea
16GRYUnder all conditionsConn€ct to ground:
Horn should sound.
. Blown No.52 (15A) fuse in the
under-hood tuse/relay box
. Faulty horn
. Faulty horn relay
. An open in the wire
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The following tests are performed with A (Main) reconnected to the audio unit.
B
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TerminalNo.WireColorTest CondilionTest: Desired ResultPossible Cause it result is not obtained
9GRN/ORN
Driver's door lockswitch in UNLOCKCheck tor voltage to ground:There should be l V or less.
o Poor ground (G551)
. Faulty driver's door lock switch
. An open in the wire
. Short in the wire
Driver door lockswitch in LOCKCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
10GRN/vvHT
Driver's door lockswitch in UNLOCKCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
r Poor ground (G551)
. Faulty driver's door lock switch
o An open in the wire
o Short in the wire
Driver's door lockswitch in LOCKCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
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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.
=A
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.
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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.

a
Horn Does Not Sound In The Panic
Mode Or With The Transmitter "Beep"
Feature On
NOTE: The transmitter has a Beep On/Off feature.
Refer to page 130-4 for how to tum the beep on or
off.
1. Does the horn sound when the HORN button is
oressed?
Yes - Go to the next steD.
No - Repair the horn circuit.
2. Does the transmittor LED come on when any of
the buttons are pressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Check the transmitter battery then retest.
ll the beep feature still does not work, go
to the next steo.
3. Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes?
Yes - Replace and program the transmitter,
then retest. Use the procedure on page
1 30-4 f or transmitter programming.
No - Go to the next step.
4. With the keyless entry harness connector (B)
disconnected from the radio, run a.iumper wire
f rom terminal 16 to ground.
Does the horn sound?
Yes - Reglace the radio.
No - Repair the open in the terminal 16 (GRY)
wire.
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Horn Does Not Stop Sounding
1. ls the vehicle equipped with the optional security
system?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Go to step 3.
Do€s the horn stop sounding when the security
control unit connector is disconnected?
Yes - Replace the security control unit.
No- Go to the next step.
Does the horn stop sounding when the keyless
entry harness connector (B) is disconnected?
Yes - Reolace the radio.
No - Reoair the hom circuit.
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Keyless Receiver Unit Troubleshooting
lf a faulty keyless door lock control unit has one of the symptoms below, turn to the page listed and tollow the
appropriate troubleshooting procedure. lf the symptom seems relatod to an input problem, or is not covered
by the troubleshooting procedures, do the Input Tests on page 130-16. Refer to the circuit schematic on
pages 130-12 and 130-13 as needed.
Symptom Index
Keyless Entry Does Not Work In Any Mode
Ceiling Light Does Not Come On When The Doors Are Unlocked
With TheTransmitter ....
Doors Do Not Unlock Or Lock With The Transmitter . .
Horn Does Not Sound With The Transmitter 'Beep" Feature On .........
Horn Does Not Sound In The Panic Mode ..
HornDoes NotStopSounding ...............
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Page 130-16Input Tests
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Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Keyless Door Lock Control Unit Input Test
The following tests are performed with the keyless door lock control unit connector disconnected.
TerminalNo.WireColorTest ConditionTest: Desir€d ResultPossible Cause if result ls not obtain€d
1LT GRN/BLKCeiling light switch in"middle position"Connect to ground: The ceilinglight should come on.
aBlown No. 43 (7.5A) luse in theunder-hood tuse/relay box
Blown ceiling light bulb
Faulty ceiling light
An open in the wire
o
a
a
3BLU/RED
lgnition key insertedinto the ignition keyswitch
Ch€ck lor voltage to ground:There should be I V or less.aPoor ground (G401, G402)
Faulty ignition key switch
An open in the wire
Short in the wire
a
a
o
lgnition key removedlrom the ignition keyswitch
Check for voltage to ground:There should be 4 V or more.
BLfiEtlgnition switch ON (ll)Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be batteryvoltage.
. Blown No. 14 (7.54) fuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
bREO/BLKHeadlight switch inPARK OT HEAD
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be batteryvoltage.
aBlown No. 32 (7.5A) luse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
A faulty headlight switch
An open in the wire
a
o
LT GRN/RED
Each door opened,one at a timeCheck lor continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
oFaulty door switch
An open in the wireo
15GRYUnder all conditionsConnect to ground:
Horn should sound.
. Blown No. 52 (154) fuse in theunder-hood fuse/relay box
. Faulty horn
. Faulty horn relay
o An open in the wire
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck lor continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
aPoor ground (G401 , G402)
An open in the wirea
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Keyless Entry Does Not Work ln Any
Mode
NOTE: Before beginning, verify that all the
transmitters are programmed to the vehicle.
1. ls the vehicle equipped with the optional security
system?
Yes - Go to the next steD.
No - Go to step 3.
2. Does lhe keyless entry work correctly when the
security control unit connector is disconnected?
Yes - Faulty security system, go to security
system for f urther lroubleshooting.
No - Go to the next steo.
3. Does the transmitter LED come on when anv of
the buttons are pressed?
Yes - Go to step 6.
No - Go to the next step.
4. 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 trom 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 battery contact tabs are
repositioned, then reinstall the battery
correctly. Then reprogram the transmitter
and retest it. Use the procedure on page
1 30-1 4 for transmitter programming.

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7.
Does the transmitter LED come on when anv of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-14.
Does the system work properly in all modes?
Yes - Finished. The system is OK.
No - Go to the next step.
Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes?
Yes - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-14.
No - Replace the keyless door lock control unit.