1997 HONDA CIVIC Repair

Power Windows
Master Switch Input Test (Sedan)
NOTE: Thecontrol unit is built intothe power window master switch, and only controls driver's door window operations.
1. Remove the driver's armrest, and disconnect the 16P and 1P connectors from the master switch.
2. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals a re bent, loose orcorroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK. the power window maser switch must be faulty; replace it.
POWEB WINDOW MASTER SWITCH
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Cruise Control
Gontrol 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 l4P connector from the control unit.
3. 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 inpul tests at the connecror.- 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.
14P CONNECTOR
CRUISE CONTROL UNIT
*i '99 00 models with A/T
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GRN/WHT LT GRN/RED LT GRN/BI-K
8LU/GRN*
Wire side of female terminals

Control Unit Input Test ('96 - 98 models and'99 - 00 models without
Keyless Entry System)
1. Remove the driver's door panel (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 12P connector from the control unit.
3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact
a lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the svste-
. 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 syslem
lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
.I2P CONN€CTOR
Wire side o{ femele terminals
*: With keyless entry system
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YEL/RED
BLU/RED
15
1812
BLU/WHT

)Control Unit Input Test ('99 - 00 models with Keyless Entry System)
1.Remove the driver's kick panel.
Disconnect the 18P connector from the control unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contacl.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system
. lf the terminals look OK, make rhe following input tests at the connector.
- lf anv test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck ihe system
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it
Wire side oI female terminals
Disconnect the 18P connector from the power door lock control unit.
CAUTION: To provent damage to the actuator, apply battery Yoltage only momentarily.
Cavity Wir€ Test conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
BLK/YELRED/SLK
25618
910/,'2 ,/
'151718
LTWHT
17BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for contlnuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G551)
. An open in the wire
t8WHT/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 5'1 (20 A) luse in the
under-hood tuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
4B LK/YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. l4 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
(cont'd)
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Power Door Locks
Audio Unit {Keyless Receiver Circuitl Input Test ('96 - 98 models}
Remove the audio unit, then disconnect the A and B connectors (see page 23-189).
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 anv test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system
lf all the inout tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
A CONNECTOBB CONNECTOR
16P CONNECTORS
AUDIO UNIT
L
2.
WHT/BLU YEL/RED
{KEYLESS RECEIVER CIRCUIT}
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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
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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.