1997 HONDA CIVIC Gear

Power Distribution
Circuit ldentification (cont'd)
IGN|T 0N SWTTCH (ACo)lFrom page 23-69)
*3 (or PNn -
Anernal0rVSS
HO2SEVAP conlrol canister vent shr,,l vafoeEVAP Flrge conrol so enord valveECM/PCM"
Back-!p lighls
SRS unri (VB)
i.1 :'96,98 modesr.2 : 99 mode*3 :GRY ('96-97 models):GRN (98'00 models)
sLrwHT+ Ft"t:itJY;i
BLI{WHT -}rcutcwt.,
BLKr'r{HT - Chargir! syslem trghl
InteEalei conLol unft
Shin lock soenod I r!/r\lnleiock mnlrol un I J '- '
Galge ass€mblySRS indicalor lighlABS indicrtor lghlA/Igear posilion nd€lorl d,mmino qrcu,luru6e notcaoa ) -
Inlegraled conlrcl un t
Windshield wiper molor
GRN,B-< ........- ImeEaleo cortolull| (viawndshieLd wi9el swllci)- wrrdsi erd washer .nolor(Via swrn)
Accessory power sockel (ACC)
oplioial conneclor (Acc)
Audio unil
UNDEF.DASH FUSE/REtAY BOX
No 1s (7 sA)
POWERWINDOW RELAY(To page 23-71 )
N0.25 (7.5A)
GBN/OF -- Moolroolopel relay- MOOlrOOldOSe relav
(Fusoirelay box sockel)
YEL-
(Fuse/relay box socl€l)
Y_ *,n,,*
23-70

Ground Distribution
Circuit ldentification (conf dl
'9&98 models:
(t[oileas6)>{ BRN/BLKLGl II EcM/PcMlcz J
[..........{ BFNaLKCKF sensor jL .-!l 8LU/FED
Knoct s€rlsor (KS)r' ::{ REDtsLU
PimaryH02S*?- wHT
Matnsnafi g]€eo sdnsoa -'1 t I HEL)
Counlersiall speed sensor --={Fl BIU
Ecr#PcM ----Tal WHT/BED
Dive trjiley speed seftsor -1ll FED,ALU
0 ven pulley speed sensor .-lJ WHT
Seconftry gear shalt speed sansor .-!.1 WHT/RED
44:lil
ECIVPCM
)*"Dl6YBengine
Dl6Y5, D16Y7 sngine
vtl
8BM/BLK - IBBi1/BLK _ I^l^1ll'. I rcu rcwr
**' -i IWHT/RED + ]
El , Engln" *lr" h"rn""" - - - - - - : Shietorns
E : Main *re harness
23-76
* 1 :D16Y5,016Y8 engino* 2 : Excepl Dl 6Y5 engine (i//T)+3: D16Y5 engine (Mfi)

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'96-98 models:
BLK -..1 |-|d BLIJ/REo - Horn
8LK
J
G402/ To page 23,81
6L^ --...........-- Munn'un' 5.nLi
?_ Moofrootooen retayL MOOnTOOI dose relay
B-(- Dash hghls bfrqrlless co 'oel
l- ftyess door to* mnlror Lnil-llerX + Seorriry @rl'ol Jn :
JUndonconnedor
BLK
BLK
BLK
Cnrise main swilch lighlCruise indicalor dirnming orcuilRed window deloggel swilch lighlA/T gear posilion indicalor dimming cilo./il
Accessory power sockelSRS indicalor lighl circlil
Cauges end indicatols
ABS indicalor lighl cirq)rl
Gauge lights
El : Engine companmenl wire harness
E , M"in *it" h"n"..
E : oashboatd w€ haness
@ : Moonrool w re harness
UNOEB,DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
EL^ - YY'iisnEo 'F€ "'v'u'- Bfale llJ d levetswlci
qq.-_
E I Dah Inl col"eclot 'D-cl
Windshield w perhvasher swildr
--l ,o ,? '.da.
Rear window wip€r^vasher swtch
'''"_- -- , rA/Tll_ paa pirswilcF t-,l- Clulcf nlel ock sw lcr rVT)
Cruise conlrol unil
8LK - Da,'lm€ runnrng lrghts conltol unil (CanaJa)
(Fuserelay box sockel)
(Flserelay bor sockel)
(Fuse/relay box socke0
(Fuse/relay box sockel)
BLK-
(M/T wilh cruise conlfol or lor D16Y5 erEine)
Bear window delogger relay
Lnlegrated conlrol unil
Turn signal/hazad @lay
(cont'd)
23-79
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Starting System
Component Location Index
A/T GEAR POSITION SW|TCHTest, page 23'154Replacement, page 23-155
STARTER CUT RELAY (M/T}
Test, page 23-86, 87
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CLUTCH INTERLOCK
swlTcH
BATTERYTest, page 23-91
STARTERTest, page 23'95Solenoid Test, Page 23 96
Replacement, Page 23-100
Performance Test, Page 23-101
23-93

Starting System
Component Location lndex
GNIT ONSW TCH
t,U,-*€,-l
&T GEARPOSITION SWITCH(Cosed n posilion N or E)
ELKMHT
I
tl81X,4{HT BLKIWHT
STARTERCUT FELAY
STAPTER(Permaneit nragnel type)
N0 4l (80A) N0 42 (40A)
UNDEF.HOOO FUSEiFELAY BOX
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23-94

-Starter Test
NOTE; The air temoerature must be between 59 and
100'F (15 and 38"C) before testing.
Recommended Procedure:
. Use a staner system tester.
. Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
. Test and troubleshoot as described,
Alternate Procedurg:
. Use the following equipment:- Ammeter, 0 - 400 A
- Voltmeter, 0 - 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
- Tachometer, 0 - 1,200 rpm
. Hook up a voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NEGATIVETERMINAL
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair. reset
the ECM/PCM to clear any codes (see section l1)
Check the Start€r Engagemont:
1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box,
2. Turn the ignition switch to START (llll with the shift
lever in E or E position (rVT) or with the clutch pedal
depressed {M/T). The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to
step 3.
. lf itcranksthe engineerraticallyortooslowly, go
to "Check for Wear and Damage" on the next
page.
Check the battery. battery positive cable, ground,
starter cut relay, and the wire connections for loose-
ness and corrosion, Test again.
lf the starter still does not crank the engine, go to
step 4,
Unplug the connector (BLK,/WHT wire and solenoid
terminal) from the starter,
Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive (+)
terminal to the solenoid terminal.
The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter still does not crank the engine,
remove it, and diagnose its internal problem
. lf the startercranksthe engine, goto step 6.
Check the ignition switch (see page 23-891.
Check the starter cut relay and clutch interlock switch
(see page 23-86,87).
Check the A/f gear position switch (see page 23-154).
Check for an open in the wire between the ignition
switch and starter.
7.
(cont'd)
23-95
9.

Starting System
Starter Test lcont'dl
Ch€ck tor Wear and Damage
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and
steadily, lf the starter engages. but cranks the engine
erratically, remove it, and inspect the starter drive gear
and torque converter or flywheel ring gear for damage.
. Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding
or slipping when the armature is rotated with the
drive gear held,- lf damaged. replace the gears.
Check Cranking Voltsge and Curr€nt Draw
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.5 volts.
Current draw should be no more than 350 amperes.
lf cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,
check for;
. dead or low batterv.
. open circuit in starter armature commutator seg-
ments,
. starter armature dragging.
. shorted armature winding.
o excessive drag in engine.
Check Cranking rpm
Engine speed during cranking should be above 100 rpm,
lf speed is too low, check for:
. loose battery or stanerterminals.
. excessively worn starter brushes,
. open circuit in commutator segments.
o dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear.
. defective drive gear overrunning clutch.
Check Siarter Disengag€ment
With the shift lever in El or @ position (A/T) or with the
clutch pedal depressed (M/T), turn the ignition switch to
START (lll), and release to ON (ll).
The starter drive gear should disengage from the torque
converter or flywheel ring gear when you release the
Key.
lf the drive gear hangs up on the torque converter or fly-
wheel ring gear, check for:
. solenoid plunger and switch malfunction,
. dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch.
Starter Solenoid Test
1. Check the hold-in coil for continuitv between the S
terminal and the armature housing (ground). The
coil is OK if there is continuitv,
ARMATUREHOUSING(GROUND)
S TERMINAL
M TERMINAL
B TERMINAL
STARTERCAELE B TERMINALMOUNTING NUTI N.m {0.9 kgf.m,7 tbf.ft)
Check the pull-in coil for continuity between the S
and M terminals. The coil is OK if there is continuity.

JBrush Holder Test
1. Check that there is no continuity between the O and
o brush holders.
lf there is continuity, replace the brush holder
assemoly.
O BRUSH HOLDER
@ BRUSH HOLDER€) BRUSH HOLDER
2. Insert the brush into the brush holder, and b.ing the
brush into contact with the commutator, then attach
a spring scale to the spring. Measure the spring ten-
sion at the moment the spring lifts off the brush.
SPRING SCALE
Spring Tension
15.7 - 17.7 N (1.60 - 1.80 kgf. 3.5 - 4.0 lbf)
ERUSH
Brush Inspection
Measure the brush length. lf not within the service limit,
replace the brush (or brush holder assembly).
Brush Length
NOTE: To seat new brushes after installing them in their
holders, slip a strip ot #500 or #600 sandpaper. with the
grit side up, over the commutator and smoothly rotate
the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be
sanded to the same contour as the commutator.
Overrunning Clutch lnspection
Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Does it
move freely? lf not, replace it.
Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways. Does it
lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in
reverse? lf it does not lock in either direction or it
locks in both directions, replace it.
2.
L
Standard (NEW)Service Limit
15.8 - 16.2 mm
(0.62 - 0.64 in)
1 1.0 mm
{0.43 in)
CLUTCH GEAR
DRIVE GEAR