1997 HONDA CIVIC Connectors

Precautions/Procedu res
SRS Unit Precautions
Take extra care when painting or doing body work inthe area below the dashboard. Avoid direct exDosureof the SRS unit or wiring to heat guns, welding. orsprayang equipment.
Disconnect the airbag connector(s) before discon-necting SRS harness connectors (see page24-1|1J.
After any degree of frontal body damage, or after acollision without airbag deployment, inspect the SRSunit for physical damage. lf it is dented. cracked, ordeformed, replace it.
Be sure the SRS unit is installed securely.
Do not disassemble the SRS unit.
Store the SRS unit in a cool (less than about 104.F/40"C) and dry (less than 80% humidity, no moisture)place. Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit, andkeep it away from dust.
During installation or replacement, be careful not tobump (impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area aroundthe SRS unit. The airbag(s) could accidentally deptoyand cause damage or injury.
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Inspection After Deployment
After a collision ln which the airbag(s) was (were)
deployed, replace the SRS unit, and inspect the following:
1. Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace. don,trepair, any damaged harnesses.
2. Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. lf there is anydamage, replace the cable reel.
3. After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn theignition switch on. lf the SRS indicator light comeson for about six seconds and then goes off. the SRSsystem is OK. lf the indicator light does not functionproperly, go to SRS Troubleshooting.

Preca utions/Procedures
Spring-loaded Lock Connector
Some SRS system connectors have a spring-loaded lock.
Disconnecting
To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve towardthe stop while holding the opposite half of the connecror.Then pull the connector halves apart.
NOTE: Be sure to pull
connector half.
on the sleeve and not on the
SPRING-LOADEOSLEEVE
Do not pull on thishalf of the connector.
Connecting
1. Hold the pawl-side connector half, and press on theback of the sleeve-side connector half in the directionshown. As the two connector halves are pressed
together, the sleeve is pushed back by the pawl.
NOTE: Do not touch the sleeve.
When the connector halves are completely connected,the pawl is released, and the spring-loaded sleevelocks the connector.SPRING.LOADEDSLEEVE
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Spring-loaded Lock Connector with
Built-in Short Contact
The driver's ajrbag (and front passenger,s) airbag has(have) a spring-loaded lock connector with a builr-inshort contact. When this connector is disconnected, thepower terminal and the ground terminal in the airbaaconnector are automatically shoned.
Connector halves disconnected:
SHORT CONTACT
Conneqtor halves connected:
GROUND TERMINAL
CABLE REEL CONNECTOR
GROUND TERMINAL

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Troubleshooting
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Self-diagnostic Procedures
The self-diagnostic function of the SRS system allows it to locate the causes of system problems and to store this informa' I
tion in memory. For easier troubleshooting, this data can be retrieved via a data link circuit l
. When you turn the ignition switch ON (ll), the SRS indicator will come on. ll it goes off after six seconds. the system is
norma l.
. lf there is an abnormality, the system locates and defines the problem, stores this information in memory, and turns
the sRS indicator light on. The data will remain in the memory even when the ignition switch is turned off or if the bat-
tery is disconnected.
o when you connect the scs service connector to the service check connector (2P), and turn the ignition switch oN (ll),
thesRsindicator|ightwi||indicatethediagnostictroub|ecode(DTC)bythenumberofb|inks.
. After reading and recording the DTC. proceed with the troubleshooting for this code'
Precauiions
.Useon|yadigita|mU|timetertocheckthesystem'|fit,snotaHondamu|timeter,makesureitsoutputisl0mA(0.01A)
or|esswhenSwitchedtothesma||estva|ueintheohmmeterrange,AtesterwithahigheroUtpUtcoulddamagethe
airbag circuit or cause accidental airbag deployment and possible injury'
r when-ever the ignition switch is oN (ll). or has been turned oFF for lessthan three minutes, be careful nottobumpthe
SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries
. Before you ,"n1ou" th" SRS main harness, disconnect the driver's airbag connector (and the front passenger's airbag
connector).
. Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged {see section 23}. lf the battery is dead or low, measuring valLles won t be
correct.
. Do not touch a tester probe to the terminals in the sRS unit or harness connectors, and do not connect the terminals
with a jumper wire. Use only the backprobe set or the special tools'
For backprobing spring-loaded lock type connectors, refer to page 24-9'
Reading the DTC
when the SRS indicator light is on, read the DTC using one of these methods:
A. Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P Data Link Connector {DLC), and follow the tester's prompts lf the tester
indicatesnoDTc,DTcg-1orDTc9-2,doub|e-checkbyjumpingtheservicecheckconnectorandwatchingthesRS
indicator light (see next Page)
HONDA PGM TESTER
DATA LINK CONNECTOR Il6PI
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On
CAUTION: Whonever ths ignition switch is ON {ll}, or
has been turned OFF tor less than three minutes. be
careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbagls) could
accidentally deploy .nd caus6 damage or iniuri€s.
Check tho pow€r supply (fuse):
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check whether the otherindicator lights come on (brake system, etc.).
Oo the other indicator liohts como on?
YESNO
Check th6 fuso:Check the No. 25 {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash tuse/relayb"t
ls th6 tu36 OK?
NOYES
Check the bulb:Replace the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse, and check that theSRS indicator light comes on.
Doos the SRS indicator liqhl come on7
I YES No
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Check tho wire harns b€twecn fus6 and gauge aasambly:Check for an open in the wire harness between luseNo. 25 {7.5 A) and the gauge assembly, and repair. Checkthat the SRS indicator light comes on.
Doo. tho SRS indic.tor light como on?
I yEs No
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END
Check tho SRS indicator light bulb:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the gauge assembly.3. Check for blown SRS indicator light butb.
ls the SRS indicator light bulb OK?
NOYES
Ch.ck the SnS indicator liglrt circuit:Replace the bulb, and reconnect the gauge assemblyconnectors. Then turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
Ooes th6 SRS indicato. llght come on?
I YEs No
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lAl To page 24-27
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No. 25 (7.5 Al FUSE

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From page 24-31(Dl
DASHBOARD WIBE HARNESS
5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of temaletermtnars
From page 24-31(El
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
Check for an open in the dashboatd wir€ harness:
1. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 24P connector
from the main wire harness.
2. Check resistance between the No. 6 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and No 5 terminal of the
main wire harness 24P connector; there should be
0- 1.0 0.
Ooen in tha BLU wire ot the dashboard wire harness;
the dashboard wiie harness.
MAIN WIRE HARNESS Terminal side ot male termlnals
24P CONNECTOR
SRS MAII{ HARI{ESSlaP CONI{ECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
Check lho SRS indicator Gircuit input voliage:
1. Reconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector lo the
SRS unit.2. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 1 terminal (+) of
the dashboard 5P connector and ground
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure
ls there 8.5 V or more six seconds after lhe ignilion switch
has been turned ON (lll?
The Droblem h.s disappe.red due to disconnecting antl
connecting the connectors. Be sure all lerminals mako
oood contact, and recheck the syslem lsoe
iroubleshooting Intermittent Failure3 on page 2{-151'
Poor contact at the SRS main h.rn6s 18P connector; ch'ck
lI the problem k still present, replace the SRS main har'
Check for an open in the main wire harness:
1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from the
main wire harness.
2. Check resistance between the No 6 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and No 1 terminal of the
SRS main harness 3P connector; there should be 0 - 1 0 o
ls the resistance as sp€cilied?
ODen in the BLU wire of the main wire hamess; tepair
the main wire harness.
Ooen in the SRS main harness; replace lhe SRS main har
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'98 - 00 Models (cont'dl
From page 24 36(D)
Check the SRS indicetor circuit input voltage:1. Reconnect the SRS main harness l8P connector to theSRS unit.2. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 1 terminal (+) ofthe dashboard 5P connector and ground.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), wait for six seconds,then measure voltage,
ls th€re 8.5 V or more?
YESNO
The problem has disapp€ared due to di3connecting andconneding the connectors. Be su.e all te.minals makegood contact, and recheck the system {see T.ouble-shooting Inte.miftent Failures on page 24-15).
Poor contact et the SRS main harnass 18p connactori checkthe connector,. ll the connector is OK, substitute a known-good SRS unit,and recheck.' It the problem is still present, replace the SRS main haFness.
From page 24-36
Check for an open in the dashboard wir6 harness:1. Disconnect the main wire harness 24P connector fromthe dashboard wire harness.2. Check resistance between the No. 6 terminal of the SRSmain harness 18P connector and No. 5 terminal of the mainwire harness 24P connector; there should be 0 - 1.0 0.
ls the resistance as 3pecitied?
YESNO
Open in the BLU wire ot the dashboard wire harness;repair the dashboard wire harness.
Check tor an open in the main wire haanoss:1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from themain wire harness.2. Check resistance between the No. 6 termanal of the SRSmain harness 18P connector and No. 1 terminal of the SRSmain harness 3P connector; there sho!ld be O - l.O 0.
ls the resistance a! specified?
YESNO
Open in the BLU wire of the m.in wire ha.ness: .eoairthe main wire harness.
Open in the SFS main hrrness; replace the SRS main har-ness.
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS5P CONNECTOR
c508
Terminal side of male lerminals
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
c807
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
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DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS

Troubleshooting
DTC 9-2
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON 0l), ofhas been turned OFF lor lass than three minutes, becareful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbag(s) couldaccidentally deploy lnd caqse damage or iniuries.
Check the tu.c:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for blown No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under,dashfuse/relay box.
Replace the tuse. Turn the ignition switch ON lll) , and checkthat the fuse doesn't blow.
Th6 problem hs3 disappe.rod, TGt-dJiv€ the vehiclo and3ee Troublerhooting Intermiftcnt Failuro3 on paqo 2l-15.
Check tol short to ground betwe.n tho unde.-da3h fus./r.ley box and the SRS unit.1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the baftery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and waittorthree minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger,s) airbagconnector(s) (see page 24-11).4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 1gp connector fromthe sRs unit.5. Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the SRSmarn harness 18P connector and ground,There should be 1 MO or more.
Feufty SRS unh; rcphce the SRS unit lsee pag.2+761.
(A)To page 24-65
To page 24-65
No. 23 lr0 Al FUSEFUSE/RELAY BOX
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTORSRS UN'T
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SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
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6. Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruise
control sevresume switches, then remove the steer-
ing wheel nut.
STEERINGNUT
CRUISE CONTROLSET/RESUMESWITCH CONNECTOR
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HORN CONNECTOR
Remove the steerlng
pulrer.
CABLE REEL2P CONNECYOR
wheel using a steering wheel7.
STEERING WHEEL PULLEF
{Commerciallv_available)
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8. Remove the column covers.
Disconnect the 3P connector between the main wire
harness and cable reel sub-harness, 8nd the 2P con-
nector between the cable reel and SRS main harness'
CONNECTORHOLOER
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTON
CABLE REEL SUBHARNESS3P CONNECTOR
10. Remove the cable reel from the column {cont'd}
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CABLE REEL