1997 HONDA CIVIC Gear

Interlock System
Park Pin Switch Test
1, Remove the front console (see section 2Ol.
Disconnect the 4P connector from the park pinswitch.
Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4terminals with:- the shift lever any position other than E, or- the push button pushed in E.There should be continuity.
Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4terminals with the shift lever in E and the push but-ton released. There should be no continuiw. lf nec-essary, replace the park pin switch.
NOTE: Park pin switch 4p connector No. 1 and No.2terminals are lor Ay'T gear position console light.refer to the circuit diagram on page 23-1S0.
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A/T Gear Position Indicator
Component Location lndex
sRS components are located in this area. Review the sRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the sRS
section (241 before performing repairs or service'
A/T GEAR POSITION INDICATOR
Input Test, page 23-152
A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCHTest, page 23 154Replacement, page 23-155
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A/T Gear Position Indicator
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Circuit Diagram
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A'/T GEAB POSITION NDICATOR OIMMING C]RCUIT
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JCircuit Diagram
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A/T Gear Position Indicator
1.
Indicator Input Test
Remove the gauge assembly from the dashboard (see page 23 135), and disconnect the 14p connector from rne gaugeassemblv.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent. loose or corroded, repa ir them as necessary, and recheck the system.. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the 14p connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, but the indicator is faulty, replace the printed circuit board.
+1: Not used'2: AIT'3i CVT
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GAUGE ASSEMBLY
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Test conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause it result is not obtainedCavity
AIYEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be banerY voltage.
. Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
A2RED/BLK
Combination light
switch ON and dash
lights brightness
control dial on full
bright
Check for voltage between
RED/BLK and RED terminals:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 30 {7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash tuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
Faulty dash lights brightness
controller
An open in the wireA3RED
BLUShift lever in P or ICheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitY
NOTE: There should be no
continuity in anY other Position.
. Faulty A/T gear Position switch
. An open in the wire
A10GRNShift lever in E or E
A11REDShift lever in E
412WHTShift lever in E
A13BLK/BLU
Shift lever in E
NOTE: Don't depress
the brake pedal.
A9
YEL+ ]lgnition switch ON (ll)
and shift lever in any
position except Pi
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage for
two seconds after the ignition
switch is turned ON (ll), and then
less than 'l V.
Faulty TCM*', PCM*3
Faulty PCM*r
An open in the wire
GRN/err*'
lgnition switch ON {ll)
and shift lever in anY
position except E
A8BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuitv to ground:
There should be continuitY.
. Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
414LT GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
. There should be baftery voltage*'
. There should be about 5 V*r
Faulty TCM*', ECM/PCM*'
Faulty PCM*1
An open in the wire
*2: CVT ('96 - 98 models)*3r CVT ('99 - 00 modelsl
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A/T Gear Position Indicator
A/T Gear Position Switch Test
1. Remove the front console (see section 2O).
2. Disconnect the 14P connector from the A/T gear position switch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
' Move the shift lever back and forth without pushing the shift lever at each switch position, and check for continuitywithin the range of free play of the shift lever.' lf there is no continuity within the range of free play, adjust the position of the switch as described on the nextpage.
Terminal side of male terminals
A/T Gear Position Switch
+ 1 : With cruise controlsystem
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Eack - upLight SwitchNeutralPosition Switch

A/T Gear Position Switch
Replacement
1.
2.
7.
Remove the front console, then disconnect the
connector from the A/f gear position swltch
Remove the two mounting nuts
swrTcHSLIDEB
MOUNT'NG NUTS6x1 0mm98Nm(10kgtm'7lblftl
Position the switch slider to "Neutral" as shown
above.
Move the shift lever to "Neutral", then slip the switch
into position.
Aftach the swjtch with the two mounting nuts.
Test the switch in the E and E position ofthe shift
lever. The engine should start when the shift lever
is in position fl anywhere in the range of free play
Connect the 14P connector, clamp the harness, and
install the front console
14P
A/T Gear Position Switch
Adjustment
1.
3.
Shift to the E position, and loosen the nuts.
slide the switch in the direction of El or E position
lwithin 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)l so that there is continuity
between the No. 1 and No 7 terminals in the range
of free play of the shift lever'
Recheck for continuity between each of the termi-
nats.
NOTE:
. lf adjustment is not possible, check for damage
to the shift lever detent and/or the bracket lf
there is no damage. replace the console switch
. The engine should start when the shift lever is in
position N in the range of free play
E positionA/T GEARPOSITION SWITCH
Djrection of -on, or Dl Positionlwithin 2.0 mm (0.079 in)1
Free play
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LOCK PIN
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