1997 HONDA CIVIC For

A/T Gear Position Switch
Replacement
1.
2.
7.
Remove the front console, then disconnect the
connector from the A/f gear position swltch
Remove the two mounting nuts
swrTcHSLIDEB
MOUNT'NG NUTS6x1 0mm98Nm(10kgtm'7lblftl
Position the switch slider to "Neutral" as shown
above.
Move the shift lever to "Neutral", then slip the switch
into position.
Aftach the swjtch with the two mounting nuts.
Test the switch in the E and E position ofthe shift
lever. The engine should start when the shift lever
is in position fl anywhere in the range of free play
Connect the 14P connector, clamp the harness, and
install the front console
14P
A/T Gear Position Switch
Adjustment
1.
3.
Shift to the E position, and loosen the nuts.
slide the switch in the direction of El or E position
lwithin 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)l so that there is continuity
between the No. 1 and No 7 terminals in the range
of free play of the shift lever'
Recheck for continuity between each of the termi-
nats.
NOTE:
. lf adjustment is not possible, check for damage
to the shift lever detent and/or the bracket lf
there is no damage. replace the console switch
. The engine should start when the shift lever is in
position N in the range of free play
E positionA/T GEARPOSITION SWITCH
Djrection of -on, or Dl Positionlwithin 2.0 mm (0.079 in)1
Free play
-lfr-
LOCK PIN
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Integrated Control Unit
Input Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRSsection {24) before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster (see section 20),
2. Disconnect the 10P connector from the integrated control unit.
3. Remove the integrated control unit from the under,dash fuse/relay box.
4. lnspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all makjng good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system..lftheterminalslookOK,makethefollowinginputtestsattheconnectorandthefuse/relayboxsocket.
- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT
lOP CONNECTOR
Wire side otfemale terminals
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All Systems:
Cavity Wire
Cavity Wire
Intelmittent Wiper System:
Test condilion
Test condition
Test: Desired resultPossible cause il rgsull is not obtained
Test: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
Al4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
A9
Under all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 43 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
A6
lgnition switch 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 box. An open in the wire
B1
82
BLU/BLK
and
BLU,^/VHT
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and windshield wiper
switch at OFF or INT
Check for continuity between the
BLU/BLK and BLU/WHT terminals:
There should be continujty.
Blown No. 26 {20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield wiper switch
Faulty windshield wiper motor
An open in the wire
B3YEUBLU
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and windshield wiper
switch at INT
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.26 (20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield wiper switch
An open in the wire
*A5lgnition switch ON (ll)Check tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No.26 (20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
WHT/BLK
lgnition switch ON { ll),
and windshield washer
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Faulty windshield washer switch
. An open in the wire
*: With combined wiper'washer operatlon
{-(cont'd)

Integrated Gontrol Unit
Input Test (cont'dl
A8--------.--all
Key-in/Seat Belt R€mind€r, Lights-on Reminder Systom:
Cavity WireTest condhion
Bulb Check System (Brako System Light):
Cavity WireTest condilion
Tost: D€sirod r€guh
T6st: Dosirad result
Possible cause if result is not obtained
Possibls cause if rasuft b not obtainod
A8
Combination light
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground;
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.30 (7.5 A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
B7RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and driver's seat belt
switch unbuckled
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Poor ground (G552)
Faulty seat belt switch
An open in the wire
B9GRNDriver's door openCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
. Faulty driver's door switch. An open in the wire
Bl0BLU/RED
lgnition key inserted
into the ignition key
switch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Poor ground (G401. G402)
Faulty ignition key switch
An open in the wire
A4GRN/RED
lgnition switch ON {ll),
brake fluid reservoir
full, and parking brake
tever oown
Connect to ground: Brake system
light should come on.
Blown No.25 (7.5 Alfuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Blown brake system light bulb
An open in the wire
A13BLUA/1r'HT
lgnition switch at
START (III)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.31 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty starter cut relay
An open in the wire
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Combination Light Switch Test
1.Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and steering column covers (see section 20)
Disconnect the 4P and 7P connectors from the switch.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact
. lf the terminals are bent, loose. or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf theterminals look OK, check for continuity between them ineach switch position according tothetables lfthere
is no continuity between any of them. check for continuity in the switch harness
- lf there is continuity in the switch harness. replace the combination light switch
- lf there is no continuity in the switch harness, replace it.
2.
4P CONNECTOR
COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCH7P CONNECTOR
HsadlighUDimmer/Passing Switch :
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Terminal
Position
B182B3*84B586
Headlight switch
OFF
o---o
LOWo---oo-----o
HIGHo-----oo---o
Passing switchOFF
ONo-----o
Turn Signal Switch :
Teminal
;',*;----__\A1A2A4
RIGHToo
NEUTRAL
LEFToo
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Lighting System
Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test (Canadal
2.
3.
LRemove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
knee bolster (see section 20).
Disconnect the connectors from the daytime run-
ning lights control unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded. repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
lf the terminals look OK, make the following
input tests at the connector,- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct
the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit
must be faulty; replace it.
CavityWireTGst conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause it result is not obtained
BLKU nderall conditionsCheck for continuity to g.ound:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
A2BLK /VHT
Underall conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.20 (10 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
etYEUBLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voitage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 18 {7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash luse/relay box
Faulty ignition switch
An open in the wire
A4RED
Combination light
switch in " =D " posi-
UOn
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 48 (30 A) tuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
A1WHT/RED
Combination light
switch OFF; connect ajumper wire between
the YEUBLK and
WHT/RED terminals,
then turn the ignition
switch ON (ll)
Headlights (high beam) should
come on, (and high beam
indicator should come on).
. Poor ground (G201, G202, G40'1,
G402). Blown bulbs. Faulty daytime running lights
resrstor. An open in the wire
GRN/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll),
brake fluid reservoir
full, and parking brake
lever down
Connect to ground: The brake
system light should come on.
Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box
Blown brake system light
An open in the wire
REDiGRNParking brake lever LrpCheck for continuity to groundl
There should be continuity.
. Faulty parking brake switch. An open in the wire
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Headlights
Adjustment
Eoforo adiu3ting th€ h.adlights:
. Park the vehicle on level surface.
. Make sure the tire prgssures are correct.
a The driver or someone who weighs the same should
sit in the driver's seat.
96 - 98 modols
1. Open the hood.
2. Check the horizontal adjustment indicator.
The "0" mark on the horizontal indicator gear
should be aligned with the mark on the horizontal
indicator.
HORIZONTAL INDICATOR
Check the vertical adjustment indicator. The bubble
should be centered underneath the longest scribe
mark on the gauge.
VERTICAL INDICATOR:
Headlight become very hot in use; do not touch them
or any attaching hardware immediately after they
have been turnsd off.
MARK
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(Bubblol
lf either indicator is not aligned with its "0"mark as
described left column, an adjustment can be made
by using a Phillips screwdriver.
Adjust the headlights to local requirements by turn-
ing the adjusters.
After headlight replacement, it may bs necessary to
readjust the horizontal indicator gear.
. First install the headlioht, and adjust its horizon-
tal and vertical aimings according to local re-
quirements.
. Then check that the arrow on the horizontal indi-
cator gear is aligned with the mark on the hori-
zontal indicator.- lf they are not aligned, remove the screw,
adiust the indicator gear, and retighten the
screw.
NOTE: As the outer lenses are made ot an acryli-
coated, polycarbonated material, do not cover the
headlights when they are turned on.

Turn SignallHazard Flasher System
1.
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay Input Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24} before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Remove the turn signal/hazard relay from the under-
dash fuse/relay box.
Inspect the relay and fuse/relay box socket terminals
to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded,
repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following
input tests at the fuse/relay box socket.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the turn signal/
hazard relay must be faulty; replace it.
Test: Desired results
FUSE/RELAY BOXSOCKET
Possible cause it result is not obtainedCavityTest condition
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Hazard warning switch
ON; connect the No. 1
terminal to the No.3
rermtnat.
Hazard lights should come on.Poor ground \G201, G202, G401,
G402, Gs51, G552, G601, G761)
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll) and
turn signal switch in right
or left; connect the No. 1
terminal to the No. 3
terminal.
Right or left turn signal lights should
come on.
. Faulty turn signal switch
2Under allconditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
3
lgnition switch ON (ll)Connect for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. '12 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
Hazard warning switch ONConnect for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 53 (10 A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
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