1997 HONDA CIVIC Repair

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Wiring Precautions
. Never attempt to modify, splice or repair SRS wiring'
NOTE: SRS wiring can be identified by special yellow
outer Protective covering.
8e sure to install the harness wires so that they are not
oinched or interfering with other parts.
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Make sure all SRS ground locations are clean and
grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to-
metal contact. Poor grounding can cause intermittent
problems that are difficult to diagnose.
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Backprobing Spring'loaded Lock
Gonnectors
. When checking voltage or resistance on this type of
connector the flrst time, it is necessary to remove lne
retainer to insert tester probes from the wire side.
NOTE: lt is not necessary to reinstall the removed
retainer; the terminals wi I stay locked in the connec-
tor housrng.
To remove the retainer, insert a flat tip screwdriver
between connector body and retainer, and carefully
pry out the retainer.
NOTE: Take care not to break the connector.
FLAT TIPSCBEWDRIVER
RETAINER* Discard after removal.
RETAINER

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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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
:ND
lAl To page 24-27
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No. 25 (7.5 Al FUSE

Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'96 - 97 Models (cont'dl
From page 24-31
Ch6ck for a shon lo ground in tho m.in wire harness:1. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 24P connectorfrom the main wire harness,2. Check resistance between the No. 5 terminal of the mainwire harness 24P connector and ground. There should be1 M0 or more.
Short to ground in the dashboard wire harness; repairthe dashbo..d wire harnoss.
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
Wire side oI femaleterminals
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MAIN WIRE HARNESS
HARNESS
Check for a short to ground in the SRS main h..ness:1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from themain wire harness,2. Check resistance between the No. 1 terminal of the SRSmain harness 3P connector and ground. There shorrld be1 fu,|0 or more.
ls the resistance as specifisd?
Short to ground in the main wire harnoas; r€pair themain wire harness.

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
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Terminal side of male lerminals
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
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DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS

Airbag
)Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed' the
airbag assemblies and the SRS unit must be replaced'
!!!@ Store a removed airbag with the pad sur'
iFup. rr trt" airbag is improperly stored face down'
accidental deployment could propel the unit with
enough force to cause serious iniury'
CAUTION:
. Always disconnsct lhe airbag conn€ctor(s) when the
harness is disconnected.
. Do not disassemble or tamper with the ailbag'
NOTE:
. Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle'
When repairing, use only new SRS parts'
o Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it Do
not insiall an airbag that shows signs oI being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents' cracks
or deformation.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable' then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery' and wait at
least three minutes
2. Disconnect the airbag connector(s):
Driver's Side:
. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel'
then disconnecl the 2P connector betlveen the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector ls
automaticallY shorted
ORIVER'SAIRBAG
DRIVEE'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
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Front Passengel's Side:
. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness'
NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is
automaticallY shorted.FRONT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
3. Bemove the airbag(s):
Driver's Side:
. Remove the two Torx bolts using a Torx T30 bit' then
remove the driver's airbag
(cont'd)
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SRS MAIN HARNESS
Use a Torx T30 bitTORX BOLTS

Five-Step Troubleshooting
L Verify The Complaint
Turn on all the components in the problem
circuil lo check the accuracy of the customer
complaint. Note the symptoms. Do not begin
disassembly or testing until you have
narrowed down the problem area.
2. Analyze The Schematic
Look up the schematic for the problem
circuit. Determine how the circuit is
supposed to work by tracing the current
paths lrom the power source through the
circuit components to ground. Also, trace
circuits that share wiring with the problem
circuit. The names of circuits that share the
same fuse, ground, or switch, and so on, are
referred to in each circuit schematic. Try to
operate any shared circuits you didn't check
in step 1 . lt the shared circuits work, the
shared wiring is OK, and the cause must be
in the wiring used only by the problem
circuit. lf several circuits fail at the same
time, the fuse or ground is a likely cause.
Based on the symptoms and your
understanding of the circuit's operation,
identify one or more possible causes.
3. lsolate The Problem By Testing The Circuit
Make circuit tests to check the diagnosis
you made in step 2. Keep in mind that a
logical, simple procedure is the key to
efficient troubleshooting. Test for the most
likely cause of failure first. Try to make tests
at points that are easily accessible.
4. Fix The Problem
Once the specific problem is identified,
make the repair. Be sure to use proper tools
and safe procedures.
5. Make Sure The Circuit Works
Turn on all components in the repaired
circuit in all modes to make sure you've
fixed the entire problem. ll the problem was
a blown fuse, be sure to test all of the
circuits on that fuse. Make sure no new
problems turn up and the original problem
does not recur.
Test Equipment
Most circuits include solid-state devices.
Test the voltages in these circuits only with
a 1o-megaohm or higher impedance digital
mUltimeter. Never use a test light or analog
meter on circuits that contain solid-state
devices. Damage to the devices may result.
Test Light and DVOM
On circuits without solid-state devices, use a
test light to check for voltage. A test light is
made up of a 12 volt bulb with a pair of leads
attached. After grounding one lead, touch the
other lead to various points along the circuit
where voltage should be present. The bulb
will go on if there is voltage at the point being
tested. lf you need to know how much
voltage is present, use a digital
volVohmmeter (DVOM).
Self-Powered Test Light and DVOM
Use a self-powered test light to check for
continuity. This tool is made up of a light bulb,
battery, and tlvo leads. To test it, touch the
leads together: the light should go on.
Use a self-powered test light only on an
unoowered circuit. First, disconnect the
battery, or remove the fuse that feeds the
circuit you are working on. Select two points
in the circuit belween which you want to
check continuity. Connecl one lead of the
self-powered test light to each point. lf there
is continuity, the test light's circuit will be
completed, and the light will go on.
SELF-POWERED TEST LIGHT
lf, in addition, you need lo know exacW hc'.
much resistance there is between two oo'^=
use a digital volUohmmeter (DVOM)
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Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Keyless Entry Does Not Work In Any
Mode
NOTE: Before beginning, verify that all the
transmitters are programmed to the vehicle.
1 . Does the radio work properly?
Yes - Go to step 9.
No - Go to the neld step.
NOTE: For steos 2 - 8. refer to the schematic dia-
gram for the Stereo Sound System on page 150.
2. Are fuses 28 (in the under-dash fuse box) and
fuse 47 (in the under-hood fuse box) OK?
Yes - Go to step 4.
No - Replace the blown fuse, then go to the
nen steo.
3. Does the fuse blow again?
Yes - Locate and repair the short.
No- Retest the system.
4. ls the vehicle equipped with the optional security
system?
Yes - Go to the next steP.
No - Go to steD 6.
5. Does the keyless entry work correctly when the
security control unit connector is disconnected?
Yes - Faulty security system, go to security
system for f urther troubleshooting.
No - Go to the next step.
6. ls there battery voltage at terminal 4 of the radio
main harness connector (A)?
7.
=A
Yes - Go to the nen step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
tuse 47 and the radio.
ls there battery voltage at terminal 5 of the radio
main harness connector (A), when the ignition
switch is in the ACC (l) or ON (ll) position?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
fuse 28 and the radio.
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8. ls there continuity from terminal 14 of the radio
main harness connector (A) to ground?
Yes - Replace the radio.
No - Repair the open in the wiring between the
radio and the ground (G501).
9. Does the transmitter LED come on when any ot
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to steo 12.
No - Go to the next steo.'10.ls the transmitter battery installed with the
positive side facing up?
Yes - Ensure that the battery contact tabs are
repositioned, then replace the battery.
Remove the key from the ignition, then
close the doors and trunk. Press the
LOCK button on the transmitter six times,
then go to the next step.
No - Ensure that the baftery contact tabs are
repositioned, then reinstall the batlery
correctly. Then reprogram the transmitter
and retest it. Use the procedure on page
1 30-4 f or transmitter programming.
11 . Does the transmitter LED come on when any of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-4.
12.Does the system work properly in all modes?
Yes - Finished. The system is OK.
No - Go to the next steD.

\,113. Recheck with a known good transmitler
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes?
Yes - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-4.
No - ReDlace the radio.
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Ceiling Light Does Not Come On When
The Doors Are Unlocked With The
Transmitter
NOTE: The vehicle must have a tactory radio installed.
1 . ls the ceiling light switch in the center position?
Yes - Go to the nexl steo.
No - Reposition the ceiling light switch and
retest.
2. Does the ceiling light come on with the ceiling
light switch in the ON position?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Repair the ceiling light circuit.
3. Does the transmitter LED come on when anv of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Check the transmitter battery, then retest.
lf the ceiling light still does not work, go to
the next steD.
4. Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes?
Yes - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-4.
No - Go to the ne)d steo.
5. With the keyless entry harness connector (B)
disconnected from the radio. run a jumper wire
f rom terminal 8 to ground.
Does the ceiling light come on?
Yes - Replace the radio.
No - Repairthe open in the keyless entry
harness connector {B) terminal 8
(LT GRN/BLK) wire.
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