1997 HONDA CIVIC rear

Wipers/Washers
Component Location Index
SBS components are located in this area, Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRSsection (241 betore performing repairs or service.
WIPER/WASHER SWITCHTest, page 23-215REAR WINDOW WIPERMOTOR lHatchback)Test, page 23'216WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS/BLADES
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORTest, page 23-215
WASHER FLUIDRESERVOIR
WASHER MOTOR {Hatchback)Test, page 23'216
INTERMITTENT WIPER RELAYCIRCUIT (ln the integratedcontrol unit)
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Wipers/Washers
Circuit Diagram (Rear Window)
UNDEN HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
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REAF WINDOWWIPERMASHERSWITCH
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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
Position \
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LOoo
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Washer switch "0N "oo
Rear Window WiPer/Washer Switch:
I Terminal
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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
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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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LOW SPEEDo@
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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Power Windows
Gomponent Location Index
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
POWER WINDOW RELAYTest, paqe 23 87
FRONT PASSENGER'S WINDOW SWITCHTest. page 23-230
FRONT PASSENGER'S WINDOW MOTORTest, page 23-232
POWER WINDOWMASTER SWITCH(Has built in control unit)Input Test, page 23-226f e$, page 23 224
RIGHT REAR WINOOW SWITCH {SedanlTest, page 23-230
BIGHT REAR WINDOW MOTORlSedanlTest, page 23-232
DRIVER'S WINOOW MOTORTest, page 23-231
LEFT REAR WINDOW SWITCH (Sedan)
Test, page 23-230
LEFT BEAR WINDOW MOTOR {Sedanlf e$, page 23-232
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Power Windows
Circuit Diagram ('96-98 Sedan)
UNDER HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
I.iASTER SWITCH
UNDER.DASH FUSUBELAYEOX
BLU/ELK
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RIGHT REAF WINOOWMOTOR
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LEFT REAR W]NOOWMOTOR
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Master Switch Test (Sedan)
1.Remove the armrest from the driver's door panel
(see page 23-228).
Disconnect the 16P and 1P connectors from the
master switch.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the tables
Driv€r's Switch:
The driver's switch is combined with the control unit so
you cannot isolate the switch to test it. Instead, run the
master switch input test procedures at terminals 83, 84,
85. BO and 87 on page 23-22A. lt the tests are normal,
the driver's switch must be faulty.
MAIN SWITCH
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Terminalside of
male terminals
Front Passenger's Switch:
Terminal
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OFFc\---o
DOWNON
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Left Rear Swhch:
Terminal
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OFFONG--o
OFFoo
UPONo--oo
o---o
OFFo-o
DOWNON
o-
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OFFo--_o
Right Rear Switch:
Terminal
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OFFONo-o'o
OFFo---o
UPONo---o
CF--o
OFFCr---o
DOWNONo---.o
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OFFo---o
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