1996 HONDA CIVIC g501

Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
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How to ldentify Connectors:
ldentification numbers have been assigned to all connectors. The number is preceded by the letter "C" for connectors,"G" for ground terminals or "T" for non-ground terminals.
Location
HarnessEngine CompartmentDashboardOthers {Floor, Door,
Trunk/Hatch, and Rootl
Starter cablesT1, T2 and @
Battery ground cableG1 and O
Engine ground cable AT3
G2
Engine ground cable BT4
Under-hood ABS fuse/relay box wire
harness (With ABS)
t5 ano (9
Engine wire harnessCl01 thru C147
T101 and T102
G101
Engine compartmenl ware harnessC201 thru C215
G201 and G202
Main wire harnessC301 thru C310
C351 thru C361
C401 thru C452
G401 and G402
Dashboard wire harnessC501 thru C520
G501
FIoor wire harnessC551 thru C573
G551 and G552
Rear wire harnessC601 thru C62l
G601 and G602
Driver's door wire harnessC631 thru C640
Passenger's door wire harnessC651 thru C657
Left rear door wire harness (Sedan)C661 thru C664
Right rear door wire harness (Sedan)C671 thru C674
Roof wire harness (Without moonroof)C701 thru C719
Moonroof wire harness {With moon-
roof)
C7l'l thru C719
Heater sub-harness AC721 thru C729
Heater sub-harness BC7 41 thtu C7 44
Ay'C wire harnessC751 thru C754
G751
Hatch wire harness (Hatchback)C761 thru C768
Rear window defogger grgund wirec771
G171
Secondary heated orygen sensor sub-
narness
C781 and C782
Fuel tank pressure sensor sub-harnessC791 thru C793
SRS main harnessC801 thru C807
G801
Rear window defogger wireC831 thru C833

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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
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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
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*2: '96 98 models*3: '99 - 00 models
c508
DASHSOARD WIREHARNESS
c501
c520
c502 c504
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Ground Distribution
Circuit ldentification (cont'dl
'99-00 models:(Wilholl ABS)
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Servi@ check connector
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ABS glmp motor
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G501
Pos€r door lock cortaol unitDivers door lock aclualorDriver's door lock switchLefl miror delogger
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F J Power wndos man swdch
-. Dive/s Fo*gr window motor
TBLK -.1 F--{ BLK - Fighr.niror detogger
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E : Healer sub-haness A
El : Healer sub'harress B
: Floor wire hamess
: Drve/sdoorwife haness
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E : Dashboafd wirc harness
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G501
LEFT FHONTDOOF SPEAKER
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RIGHT REARSPEAKER
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AUDIO UN T(STEREO RAOLO TUNER)
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LEFTRIGHTTWEETER
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Stereo Sound System
UNDER-DASI.]FUSEi RELAY 8OX
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(Coupe/Horchbach)
Circuit Diagram ('99 - 00 models)
No 30 (7.54)FUSE
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UNDER.HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
RIGHT REAFSPEAKEBLEFT REARSPEAKEF
LEFTTWEETER
23-190

Stereo Sound System
Stereo Radio Tuner Terminals
'96 - 98 models:
For keyless entry . t6p coNNEcroR(and securrty) syslem
To DIN CORD
To DIN CORD
(for securitysystem)
Cavity Wire
A1RED/GRNRight front door speaker o,
right tweeter @
BLULeft front door speaker @,
left tweeter @
A3RE D/B LKLights-on signal
A4WHT/BLUConstant power (tuning
memoryl
A5YEL/REDACC (main stereo power
suppry)
A7BLUI/ELLeft rear speaker O
A8RE DI/E LRight rear speaker O
A9BRN/BLKRight front door speaker O,
right tweeter o
A10GRY/BLKLeft tront door speaker O,
left tweeter O
412REDDash lights brightness
controller
A14BLKGround (G501)
415GRYMHTLeft rear speaker O
Al6BR N/VVHTRight rear speaker O
Terminals A6, A11 and A13: Not used
23-192
'99 - 00 models:
CsvityConnccts toWire
2YEL/REDACC (main stereo power
suppry)
5RE DI/E LRight rear speaker @
BLUI/ELLeft rear speaker @
7RED/GRNRight front door speaker @,
right tweeter @
8BLULeft front door speaker @,
left tweeter @
9RED/BLKLights-on signal
10WHT/BLUConstant power (tuning
memory)
15BRN,ryVHTRight rear speaker O
GRYMHTLeft rear speaker O
17BRN/BLKRight front door speaker O,
right tweeter O
18G RY/BLKLeft front door speaker O,
left tweeter O
'19REDDash lights brightness
controller
20BLKurouno t(l5u t,
Terminals No. 1, 3, 4, 11,12, 13, and 14: Not used

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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.
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.