1997 HONDA CIVIC Connectors

JRemoval
1. Remove the two screws from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the instrument panel.
CAUTION: Carefully remove the instrument panel without damaging the clips.
3. Tilt the steering wheel down with the tilt adjustment lever.
4. Spread a protective cloth over the steering column.
5. Remove the four mounting screws from the gauge assembly.
6. Pry the gauge assembly out, and disconnect all connectors from it
7- Take out the gauge assembly.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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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
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Position
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Headlight switch
OFF
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LOWo---oo-----o
HIGHo-----oo---o
Passing switchOFF
ONo-----o
Turn Signal Switch :
Teminal
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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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Removal
Stereo Radio Tuner ('96 - 98 modelsl:
3.
1.
2.
Remove the center dashboard lower cover (see sec-
tion 20).
Remove the two mounting bolts, and pullthe stereo
radao tuner out.
Disconnect the 16P connectors, sub antenna lead
and DIN cord (with cassette playerl, then remove
the stereo radio tuner.
16P CONNECTORS
1.
2.
Cassette Player ('96 - 98 modelsl:
Remove the front console panel (see section 20).
Remove the DIN cord from the stereo radio tuner.
Remove the four mounting bolts, then remove the
cassette player.
Stereo Radio/Cassette Player ('99 - 00 modelsl:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's oreset buttons.
Remove the center panel (see section 20).
Remove the four mounting screws, and disconnect
the 20P connector and antenna lead, then remove
the stereo radio/cassette player.
2.
3.
MOUNTING BOLTS
scREws
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station Presets.
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Window Antenna Coil Test
2.
1.
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Remove the rear shelf (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P and lP connectors from the win-
dow antenna coil.
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3.Check for continuity between terminal A1 and body
ground and between terminals 41 and 81.
lf there is no continuity at either check, replace the
window antenna coil.
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Mast Antenna Replacement
1.
2.
Disconnect the connector between the antenna lead
and sub antenna lead.
Remove the two mounting screws, then remove the
mast antenna.
MAST ANTENNA
MOUNTING SCREWS

Wiper/Washer Switch Test
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover {see
section 20).
Remove the steering column covers.
Disconnect the 8P and 6P connectors from the
switch, remove the two screws, and pull out the
switch.
4. Check tor continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch:
Terminal
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LOoo
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Washer switch "0N "oo
Rear Window WiPer/Washer Switch:
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Washer switch "0N"
(Wiper switch "OFF"lo--oo--o
OFFo--o
ONo--o
Washer switch "0N"
{Wiper switch "0N")o--oo--o
1.
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
Windshield:
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Rear Window:
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Windshield Wiper Motor Test
1.Open the hood, and remove the cap nuts. Carefully
remove the wiper arms so that they do not touch
the hood.
Remove the cowl cover by prying out the trim clips
(see section 20).
Disconnect the 5P connector lrom the windshield
wiper motor.
Test the motor by connecting battery power
ground according to the table.
lf the motor does not run or fails to run smoothiy,
replace it.
5. Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 {+)
and No.3 {-) terminals. and run the motor at low or
high speed.
The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or less
alternately.
Terminal
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HIGH SPEEDo@
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Wipers/Washers
Rear Wiper Motor Test (Hatchback)
1.Remove the hatch lower trim panel (see section 20).
Disconnect the 4P connector from the wiper motorassemDry,
Test the motor by connecting battery power to theNo. 1 terminal and ground to the No. 3 terminal.
lf the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly,reptace rI.
Reconnect the 4P connector to the wiper motor.
Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+)
and No.2 (-)terminals,
Run the motor by turning the wiper switch ON.
The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or lessalternately.
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1.
Washer Motor Test
Remove the front bumper (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connectors from the washer,
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lf the motor fails to run smoothly, replace it.lf the motor runs smoothly. but little or no wasnerfluid is pumped. check for a disconnecr€o orblocked washer hose, or a clogged pump outlet inthe motor.
REAR WINDOWWASHER MOTOR(Hatchbackl
WASHER FLUIORESERVOIR
3. Test the washer motor by connecting battery power
and ground according to the table.
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Washer LevelSwitch Test (Canadal
1. Remove the front bumper {see section 20)
2. Disconnect the 2P connectors from the washer.
WASHER FLUIORESERVOIRWASHER LEVEL SWITCH
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
float position according to the table.
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FLOAT DOWNoo
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