1997 HONDA CIVIC Workshop Manual

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual -
Wire side offemale terminals
LtwHT/8LUl
ALTERNATOR 3P CONNECTOR
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Wire side oftemale terminals
LIWHT/BLUI
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(WHT/BLUI
(contd)
23-115
{From previous page)
Ch

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual Charging System
Troubleshooting (contd)
Alternator Control System Test (USA): ,96 - 98 modets, ,99 _ 00 Dl6y5 (M/Tl engine
NorE: Before testing. check proper operation of the ELD by confirming with t

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual -
Alternator Control System Test {USA}: 99 - 0O models, except Dl6Y5 {M/T} engine
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation ofthe ELD by confirming with the MIL (see section 11)
BATTERY
CAUTION:

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual Charging System
Troubleshooting (contd)
Alt6rnator/Regulator Test
NOTE: Make sure the baftery is sufficiently charged (see page 23-9j).
FIELDSELECTOR
LOAD AOJUSTER{CARAON PILEI
FULL FIELOTESTERLEAD I

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual The charging system is OK.ls the amperage 50 A or more?
Alternator/Regulator Test-4:
With the engine sPeed still at
2,000 rpm, fulltieid the alternator.
J
From previous page
CAUTION: The voltage will

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual Charging System
Alternator Replacement
NOTE: Remove the alternator from below the vehicle.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for theradio, then write down the frequencies for theradios prese

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual JRectifier Removal
1. Remove the four through bolts.
Heat the rear bearing seat with a 1,000 W hair drier
tor about five minutes (120 - 140F, 50 - 60"C).
3. Separate the rear housing from the drive-e

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HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual Charging System
Rectifier Removal (contd)
Separate the rear housing from the stator/rectifier
assembly by removing the four screws and the ter-minal nut.
TERMINAL NUT
Unsolder the rectifier from the