1997 HONDA CIVIC For

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI
Troubleshooting
Before testing, inspect the No. 15 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
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Test the BLK wire:1. Disconnect the 3P connectorfrom the vehicle speed sensor(vss).
2. Connect the test harness(07LAJ PT30200) only to theengine wire harness,3. Connect the RED test harnessclip to the positive probe of a
4. Check for continuity betweenthe RED test harness clip andbody ground.
Repair opon in the BLK wireb€twe€n the VSS and G101.ls there continuity?
Te3t the BLK/YEL wire:1. Connect the WHT test harnessclip to the positive probe of avoltmeter, and connectthe REDtest harness clip to the negativeprobe.2. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Repair open in iho BLK/YEL wirebetween the VSS and the under-d6sh tuse/relav box.
vss
GRN TEST HARNESS
RED TEST HARNESS
WHT TEST HARNESS CLIP
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Fuel Gauge
Gauge/Sending Unit Test
!@ Do not smoke while working on tho fuel
system. Keep open tlame away trom your wotk atea.
NOTE: Refer to page 23-133 for the fuel gauge system
circuit.
'1. Check the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/
relay box before testing.
2. Remove the access panel from the floor.
ACCESS PANEL
Disconnect the 3P connector from the fuel gauge
sending unit.
Connect the voltmeter positive probe to the No. 2
terminal and the negative probe to the No. I termi-
nal, then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
There should be between 5 and 8 V.
. lf the voltage is as specified, go to step 5.
. lf the voltage is not as specified. check for:- an open in the YEUBLK or BLK wire.- poor ground (G552).
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Attach a jumper wire between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals, then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
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1.Check that the pointer of the fuel gauge starts mov-
ing toward the "F" mark.
CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch OFF before thepoinier reaches "F" on ihe gauge dial. Failure to do
so may damage the fuel gauge.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is a bobbin (cross-coil) type,
hence the fuel level is continuously indicated even
when the ignition switch is OFF, and the pointer
moves more slowly than that of a bimetaltype.
. lf the pointer of the fuel gauge does not move at
all, replace the gauge.
. lf the gauge is OK. inspect the fuel gauge send-
ing unit.
Remove the fuel gauge sending unit as shown.
Japan-produced
USA, Canada-produced

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9. lMeasure the resistance between the No 1 and No. 2
terminals at E {EMPTY), 112 \HALF FULL) and F
(FULL) by moving the lloat.
USA, Canada-produced {Ceramic board type):
Too ot lhe workbench (Bottom of the fuel tank)
ll the resistance readings are beyond the range. replace
the fuel gauge sending unit
Float PositionE1t2F
Resistance (0)105 - 10829.5 - 35.53.5-5
Jaoan-Ploduced (Wire-wound typel:
Float PositionE1/2F
Resistance (O)105 - 11025.5 - 39.5
Low Fuel Indicator Light Test
NOTE: For the low fuel indicator circuit diagram, refer to
the gauge assembly circuit diagram (see page 23'2311.
1. Check the No. 25 (7 5 A) luse in the driver's under
dash fuse/relay box before testing
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3.
4.
Drain the luel into an approved container. Reinstall
the fueltank drain bolt with a new washer.
Add less than 4L (1 1 U.S Gal, 0.9 lmp Gal) of fuel,
and turn the ignition switch ON (ll). The low fuel
indicator light should come on within four minutes'
. lf the light comes on within four minutes, go to
step 8.
. lf the light does not come on within four min-
utes, go to step 5.
Remove the access panel lrom the Iloor'
Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the
fuel tank sending unit 3P connector.
Connect the fuel tank sending unit 3P terminals No'
1 and No. 3 with a jumPer wire
. lf the light comes on, replace the fuel gauge
sending unit (see Page 23 1421
. lf the light does not come on, check for:
- An open in the GRN/YEL wire between the
fuel gauge sending unit and the fuel gauge
- A blown bulb.- A poor ground (G552)
6.
1.
female terminals
8. Add 4L {1.1 U.S. Gal, 0 9 lmp Gal) of fuel The light
should go off within four minutes.
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Interlock System
Control Unit Input Test
1. Disconnect the 8P connector from the interlock con-trol unit.
2. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to besure they are all making good contact.. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system.. lf the terminals look OK, make the followinginput tests at the connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correctthe cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, substitute aknown-good control unit, and recheck the sys-tem. lf the check is OK, the control unit mustbe faulty; replace it.
NOTE: lf the shift lock solenoid clicks when theignition switch is turned ON {ll) and you step on thebrake pedal (with the shift lever in E), the shift locksystem is electronically normal; if the shift leve.cannot be shifted from E], test the Aff gear position
switch, park pin switch, and see section 14.
Key Interlock System:
CavityWireTest condition
Reconnect the 8P connector to the interlock control unit.
Shift Lock System:
Cavity WifsTest condition
INTERLOCKCONTROL UNIT
Test: Desired result
Test: Dgsired result
Wire side offemale terminals
Possible cause if result is not obtained
Possible cause if result is not obtained
WHT/BLU
lgnition switch turned toACC (lland key pushed inCheck for voltage to groundiThere should be baftery voltage.Blown No. 48 (30 A) fuse in the underhood fuse/relay boxBlown No. 33 (7.5 A) fuse in the underdash fuse/relay boxFaulty steering lock assemblylkey interlock solenoid)An open in the wire
5WHT
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
' Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
6BLK./BLUShift lever in ElCheck for continu;ty to ground:There should be continuity.Poor ground (G401, G402)Faulty Ay'T gear position switchAn open in the wire
2YELlgnition switch ON lll)Check for voltage to ground:There should be banery voltage.
. Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under,dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
3YEUBLK
lgnition swirch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:There should be baftery voltage.Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay boxFaulty shift lock solenoidAn open in the wire
6BLI(BLUShift lever in ICheck for voltage to ground:There should be 1 V or less.Poor ground (G401, G402)Faulty A,/T gear position switchAn open in the wire
7WHT/RED
lgnition switch ON lll)Brake pedaldepressedCheck for voltage to ground:There should be 1 V or less.Blown No. 52 (15 A) Iuse in the underhood fuse/relay boxFaulty PCMFaulty brake switch (see section 1l)Faulty throttle position {TP) sensor(see section 1'l )An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll)Brake pedalandaccelerator depressed atthe same time
Check for voltage to ground:There sho(Jld be battery voltage.
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Interlock System
Park Pin Switch Test
1, Remove the front console (see section 2Ol.
Disconnect the 4P connector from the park pinswitch.
Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4terminals with:- the shift lever any position other than E, or- the push button pushed in E.There should be continuity.
Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4terminals with the shift lever in E and the push but-ton released. There should be no continuiw. lf nec-essary, replace the park pin switch.
NOTE: Park pin switch 4p connector No. 1 and No.2terminals are lor Ay'T gear position console light.refer to the circuit diagram on page 23-1S0.
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A/T Gear Position Indicator
Component Location lndex
sRS components are located in this area. Review the sRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the sRS
section (241 before performing repairs or service'
A/T GEAR POSITION INDICATOR
Input Test, page 23-152
A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCHTest, page 23 154Replacement, page 23-155
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Test conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause it result is not obtainedCavity
AIYEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be banerY voltage.
. Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
A2RED/BLK
Combination light
switch ON and dash
lights brightness
control dial on full
bright
Check for voltage between
RED/BLK and RED terminals:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 30 {7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash tuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
Faulty dash lights brightness
controller
An open in the wireA3RED
BLUShift lever in P or ICheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitY
NOTE: There should be no
continuity in anY other Position.
. Faulty A/T gear Position switch
. An open in the wire
A10GRNShift lever in E or E
A11REDShift lever in E
412WHTShift lever in E
A13BLK/BLU
Shift lever in E
NOTE: Don't depress
the brake pedal.
A9
YEL+ ]lgnition switch ON (ll)
and shift lever in any
position except Pi
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage for
two seconds after the ignition
switch is turned ON (ll), and then
less than 'l V.
Faulty TCM*', PCM*3
Faulty PCM*r
An open in the wire
GRN/err*'
lgnition switch ON {ll)
and shift lever in anY
position except E
A8BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuitv to ground:
There should be continuitY.
. Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
414LT GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
. There should be baftery voltage*'
. There should be about 5 V*r
Faulty TCM*', ECM/PCM*'
Faulty PCM*1
An open in the wire
*2: CVT ('96 - 98 models)*3r CVT ('99 - 00 modelsl
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A/T Gear Position Indicator
A/T Gear Position Switch Test
1. Remove the front console (see section 2O).
2. Disconnect the 14P connector from the A/T gear position switch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
' Move the shift lever back and forth without pushing the shift lever at each switch position, and check for continuitywithin the range of free play of the shift lever.' lf there is no continuity within the range of free play, adjust the position of the switch as described on the nextpage.
Terminal side of male terminals
A/T Gear Position Switch
+ 1 : With cruise controlsystem
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