1997 HONDA CIVIC Front

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CavityWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
BRNA/VHTUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 80 - 120 O.
Fau lty actuator solenoid
Poor ground (G202)
An open in the wire
1BRNUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 40 - 60 0.
11BRN/BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 70 - 110 0.
2GRY
lgn jtion switch ON (ll),
main switch ON and
brake pedal pushed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 0 V with the Pedal
pushed and battery voltage with
the pedal released.
'Faulty brake switch
. An open In the wlre
3BLKU nderall conditionsCheck for continuitY to groundl
There should be continuity
' Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
5GRNA,A/HT
Brake pedal pushed,
then released
Check for voltage to groundl
There should be batterY voltage
with the Pedal Pushed. and 0 V
with the pedal released
. Blown No. 52 (15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
. Faulty brake switch. An open in the wire
LT GRN/
RED
Set button pushedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 52 (15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
Faulty horn relay
Faulty sevresume switch
Faulty cable reel
An open in the wire7LT GRN/
BLK
Resume button Pushed
10RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll)Attach to ground:
Cruise indicator light in the gauge
assembly should come on.
Blown bulb
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box
Faulty dimming circuit in the
gauge assemDly
An open in the wire
BLU,A/VHT
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and main swilch ON;
raise the front of the
car, and rotate one
wheel slowly with the
other wheel blocked.
Check for voltage between the
BLUMHT @ and BLK O terminals:
There should be 0- 5 V or more
-0- 5 V or more repeatedlY
. Faulty vehicle speed sensor {VSS)
. An open in the wire
LT GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and main switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 14 (7.5 A)fuse in the
under-dash luse/relaY box
Faulty main switch
An open in the wire
14PNK
A,T: Shift lever in E,
ojorE
M/T: Clutch pedal
released
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no conti-
nuity when the clutch Pedal is
depressed or when the shift lever
is in other positions.
Faulty A/f gear position switch
Faulty or misadjusted clutch
switch (M/T)
Poor ground (G401, G402)
An open in the wire
BLU/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck for continuity between No. I
terminal and No. 5 terminal of the
PCM connector A.
There should be continuity
. An open in the wire
*: '99 - 00 models with A,/Tl-,
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Power Door Locks
Component Location Index
NOTE (With keyless entry systeml:
. It the doors unlock or lock with the transmitter, but the LED on the transmitter does not come on, the LED is faulty;
replace the transmitter'
. when vou unlock the doors with the transmitter, the ceiling light (middle position) comes on for 30 seconds. (However,
if the audio unit is not installed, the light does not come on )
. lf any door is open, you cannot lock or unlockthe doors with the transmitter'
. The horn sounds only the first time you press a transmitter button. (Pressing repeatedly does not activate the horn
again.)
o lf vou unlocked the doors with the transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors relock
automatically.
. The doors do not lock or unlock with the transmitter if the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch
. lf you press the PANIC button for more than two seconds, the horn sounds for about 30 seconds, and the transm'fer
LED comes on. (The panic mode will not be activated iJ the ignition key is in the ignition switch ) The panic mode is
cancelled by pressing any of the transmitter buttons'
o After replacing the transmitter battery, press the lock and unlock buttons five or six times to activate the transmitter'
Replacement, section 20
FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
Test, page 23-263
I.IFT REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
Test, page 23 263Replacement, section 20
LOCK ACTUATORTest, page 23-263Replacement, section 20
ORIVER'S DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Test, page 23'262
DOOR L@XCONTROL UN]TInput Test, page 23 255
23-251
Test, page 23-263Replacement, section 20
AUDIO UNIT(STER€O RADIO TUNER)
{'96 - 98 models)
lHas built-in keylessl
eceiver circuit IReplacement, page 23-189
Input Test, page 23-260
Terminals, page 23-262
KEYLESS DOOR LOCKCONTROL UNIT l'99 - 00 modelsl
Input Test, Page 23-257
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TRANSMITTER99 - 0O transmitter shown;'96 -98 transmifter
also has an OPTION buttonTest, page 23-264Transmitter Programming, page 23_265
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Driver's Door Lock Actuator Test
1. Remove the driver's door panel (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the actuator.
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Terminalside ofmale terminals
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
knob switch position according to the table.
4. Check actuator operation by connectlng power ano
ground according lo the table. To prevent damage
to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momen-
tarilY.
l-l5. lf the actuator fails to work properly. replace it
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Terminal
F""lti* - lll
LOCKo
UNLOCK
Terminal
Fo"JJ'-lrlon';" -ll1
LOCK@o
UNLOCK
Passenger's Door Lodr Actuator Test
1.
2.
Remove the passenger's doo. pa^e see sect o'
201.
Disconnect the 2P connector from lhq aclualor
NOTE: The front passenger's door lock actualor ,s
shown; the left rear and right rear door lock act{,a
tors are similar.
Terminal side ol male terminals
3. Check actuator operation by conneclrng power and
ground according to the table To prevent damage
to the actuator, apply banery voltage only momen-
tarily.
4. lf the actuator Iails to work properly, replace it.
Terminal,2Position
LOCK O@
UNLOCK Oo

Component/Wiring Locations
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Index: With Front Passenger's Airbag
SRS INDICATOR LIGHT (ln the gauge assemblvl
Troubleshooting, Page 24 13
Gauge assembly, section 23CABLE REEL
Replacemenlpage 2!-t 2
To HORN SWITCH
SRS UNIT(lncluding safing sensor
and imPact sensorl
Replacement Page 24 76
To DRIVER'S AIRBAG
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
to SRS INDICATOB LIGHT in
GAUGE ASSEMBLY5P CONNECTOB
DBIVER'S AIRBAG
Beplacement,page 24-61Disposal, page 24 70FRONT PASSENGER'S AIBBAG
Replacement, Page 24_67
Disposal, Page 24 70
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SRS MAIN HARNESSto CABI-E RE€L2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN
SERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR {2PI
IBRN, BLK]
to UNOER-OASHFUSE/RELAY BOX2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESSto FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG2P CONNECTOB
SRS MAIN HARNESSto SRS UNITr8P CONNECTOR
SBS MAIN HARNESSto MAINWIRE HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
MEMORY ERASE SIGNAL(MES) CONNECTOR I2P)
[GRY, GRYI or IGRN. GRNI
MAIN WIRE HARNESSto DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
24P CONNECTOR
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Gomponent/Wiring Locations
Index: Without Front Passenger's Airbag (some Canada Modelsl
SRS INDICATOR LIGHT (ln the gauge assembly)Troubleshooting, page 24-13Gauge assembly, section 23
DRIVER'S AIRSAGReplacement,page 24-67Disposal, page 24-70
SRS UNITGROUNO
To HORN SWITCH
SRS MAIN HARNESS
SRS UNIT{lncluding safing sensorand impact sensor)Replacement. page 24,76
To CRUISE CONTROLSET/RESUME SWITCH
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To DRIVER,S AIRBAG
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESSto SRS INDICATOR LIGHT inGAUGE ASSEMBLY5P CONNECTOR
SERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR {2P}IB8N, BLKI
SRS MAINto UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESSto SRS UNIT18P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESSto MAINWIREHARNESS3P CONNECTOR
MEMORY ERASE SIGNAL(MES) CONNECTON (2P'
IGRY, GRYI o. IGRN, GRNI
MAIN WIRE HARNESSto DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS24P CONNECTOR
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DUMMY RESISTOB

Description
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The sRS is a safety device which, when used in coniunction with the seat belt, is designed to help protect the driver land
front passenger) in a frontal impact exceeding a certain set limit. The system consists of the sRS unit {including safing
sensor and impact sensor), the cable reel, the driver's airbag (and front passenger's airbag)
FRONT PASSENGEB'SAIRAAG
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
CABLE REEL
SRS UNtT
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Operation
The main circuit in the SRS unit senses and judges the force of impact and, if necessary, ignites the inflator charge(s) lf
battery voltage is too low or power is disconnected due to the impact, the voltage regulator and the back-up power clrcult
resoectivelv will keep voltage at a constant level.
For the SRS to operate:
(1) The impact sensor must activate. and send electric signals to the mlcroprocessor'
(2) The microprocessor must compute the signals' and must send signals to the airbag inflator(s)'
{3) The inflator(s) must ignite and deploy the airbag(s)'
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Self-diagnosis System
A self-diagnosis circuit is built into the SRS unit; when the ignition switch is turned ON (ll), the SRS indicator light comes
on and goes off after about six seconds if the system is operating normally
lf the liglt does not come on, or does not go off after six seconds, or if it comes on while driving, it indicates an abnormal-
ity in the system. The system must be inspected and repaired as soon as possible
For better serviceability, the memory will store the cause of the malfunctlon, and the data link circuit passes on the infor-
mation from the memory to the data link connector (DLC). This intormation can be read with the Honda PGM Tesler con-
nected to the DLC (16P).
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Precautions/ Procedures
)General Precautions
r Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it Do
not install any part that shows signs of being dropped
or improperly handled' such as dents, cracks or defor-
mation:
- Airbags- Cable reel
- SRS unit
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Use only a digital multimeter to check the system lf
it's not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output ls
1O mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the smallest
value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher
output could damage the airbag circuit or cause acci-
dental deployment and possible injury'
I Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle
When making SRS repairs, use only new pans'
) Except when performing electrical inspections'
always disconnect both the negative cable and posl-
tive cable from the battery, and wait at least three
minutes before beginning work
r Replacement of the combination light and wiper/
washer switches and cruise control switch can be
done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combinalion light and wiper/washer switch replace
ment, see section 23
- Cruise control sevresume switch replacement' see
section 23.
. Whenever the ignition switch is ON {ll), or has been
turned OFF for less than three minutes' be careful not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbag(s) could accidental-
ly deploy and cause damage or injury'
. Whenever the airbag{s) has(have) been activated'
replace the SRS unit.l,
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Airbag Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble the airbag assembly. lt has no
serviceable parts Once an airbag has been operated
(deployed). it cannot be repaired or reused'
For temporary storage of the airbag assembly during ser-
vice. olease observe the following precauttons:
. store the .emoved airbag assemblv with the pad sur-
face uo The driver's (and front passenger's) airbag
connecto''s'-as {have) a built.in short contact (see
page 2a-l 1
: | ..r r-+r-a k imninncrlv slorcd lace down,-""dd.r6t dtatltt-,tl could propel the unit whh enough
force lo c.usa 3a.ix! intury
AIRBAG CONNECTORS(With built in shon contact)
. Store the removed airbag assembly on a secure flat
surface away from any high heat source {exceeding
212"FI1OO"CJ and free of any oil' grease, detergent or
water.
CAUTION: lmproper handling or storage can intern'lJy
damage the airbag assembly, making it inoperativo
lf you suspect the airbag assembly has been dam€cd'
inslall a new unit. and relsr lo the Deployment/DisPG'l
olocedules for disposing ol the damaged airbag

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.