1997 HONDA CIVIC locks

Troubleshooting
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Tips and Precautions
Bef ore Troubleshooting
. Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
box.
. Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and
clean and tight connections.
. Check the alternator belt tension.
CAUTION:
. Do not quick-charge a battery unless the battery
ground cable has been disconneqted, otherwise you
will damage the alternator diodes.
. Do not attempt to crank the engine with the battery
ground cable loosely connecled or you will severely
damage the wiling,
Handling Connectois
. Make sure the connectors are clean and have no loose
wire terminals.
. Make sure multiple cavity connectors are packed with
grease (except watertight connectors)
. All connectors have push-down release type locks.
Some connectors have a clip on their side used to
attach them to a mount bracket on the body or on
another component. This clip has a pulltype lock.
Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected
unless you first release the lock and remove the con-
nector from its mount bracket.
LOCKINGPAWL ONOTHERHALF OFCONNECTOR
Pull todrsengage
LOCKING TAB
BRACKET
Never try to disconnect connectors by pulling on
their wires; pull on the connector halves instead
Alwavs reinstall plastic covers.
Before connectang connectors,
nals are in place and not bent.
make sure the terml-
. Check for loose retainer and rubber seals.
RETAINER
The backs of some connectors are packed with
grease. Add grease if necessary. lf the grease is con-
taminated, replace it.
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions (cont'dl
Insert the connector all the way and make sure it is
securelv locked.
Position wires so that the open end of the cover faces
down.
After installing harness clips, make sure the harness
doesn't interfere with any moving pans.
Keep wire harnesses away from exhaust pipes and
other hot parts. from sharp edges of brackets and
holes, and from exDosed screws and bolts.
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F6c6op€n end
Handling Wires and Harnosscs
. Secure wires and wire harnesses to the frame with
their respective wire ties at the designated locations,
. Remove clips carefully; don't damage their locks.
Slip pliers under the clip base and through the hole at
an angle, then squeeze the expansion tabs to release the
clrp.
SNAP-BING PLIERS
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Testing and Repairs
o Do not use wires or harnesses with broken insulation.
Replace them or repair them by wrspping the break
with electricaltaoe.
. After installing parts, make sure that no wires arepinched under them.. When using electrical test equipment, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and those described in
this manual.
. lf possible, insert the probe of the tester from the
wire side (except waterproof connector).
. Seat grommets in their grooves properly.
. Use a probe with a tapered tip.
Refer to the instructions in the Honda Terminal Kit for
identification and replacement of connector termi-
nats.

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.
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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

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UNDER HOOD FUSARELAY BOX
No 41 (80A) N0.42 (404)
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Interlock System
Control Unit Input Test
1. Disconnect the 8P connector from the interlock con-trol unit.
2. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to besure they are all making good contact.. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system.. lf the terminals look OK, make the followinginput tests at the connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correctthe cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, substitute aknown-good control unit, and recheck the sys-tem. lf the check is OK, the control unit mustbe faulty; replace it.
NOTE: lf the shift lock solenoid clicks when theignition switch is turned ON {ll) and you step on thebrake pedal (with the shift lever in E), the shift locksystem is electronically normal; if the shift leve.cannot be shifted from E], test the Aff gear position
switch, park pin switch, and see section 14.
Key Interlock System:
CavityWireTest condition
Reconnect the 8P connector to the interlock control unit.
Shift Lock System:
Cavity WifsTest condition
INTERLOCKCONTROL UNIT
Test: Desired result
Test: Dgsired result
Wire side offemale terminals
Possible cause if result is not obtained
Possible cause if result is not obtained
WHT/BLU
lgnition switch turned toACC (lland key pushed inCheck for voltage to groundiThere should be baftery voltage.Blown No. 48 (30 A) fuse in the underhood fuse/relay boxBlown No. 33 (7.5 A) fuse in the underdash fuse/relay boxFaulty steering lock assemblylkey interlock solenoid)An open in the wire
5WHT
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:There should be continuity.
' Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
6BLK./BLUShift lever in ElCheck for continu;ty to ground:There should be continuity.Poor ground (G401, G402)Faulty Ay'T gear position switchAn open in the wire
2YELlgnition switch ON lll)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
3YEUBLK
lgnition swirch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:There should be baftery voltage.Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay boxFaulty shift lock solenoidAn open in the wire
6BLI(BLUShift lever in ICheck for voltage to ground:There should be 1 V or less.Poor ground (G401, G402)Faulty A,/T gear position switchAn open in the wire
7WHT/RED
lgnition switch ON lll)Brake pedaldepressedCheck for voltage to ground:There should be 1 V or less.Blown No. 52 (15 A) Iuse in the underhood fuse/relay boxFaulty PCMFaulty brake switch (see section 1l)Faulty throttle position {TP) sensor(see section 1'l )An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll)Brake pedalandaccelerator depressed atthe same time
Check for voltage to ground:There sho(Jld be battery voltage.
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Key Interlock Solenoid Test
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
knee bolster (see section 20)
Disconnect the 7P connector from the main w're
harness.
3. Check Ior continuity between the terminals in each
kev oosition according to the table'
4. Check that the key cannot be removed with power
and ground connected to the No. 7 and No 6 termi-
nals
. lf the key cannot be removed. the key interlock
solenoid is OK.
. lf the key can be removed, replace the steering
lock assembly (the interlock solenoid is not avail-
able seParatelY).
1.
Terminal
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lgnition
switch
ACC fl)
Key pushed ino--o
Key releasedo--o
Shift Lock Solenoid Test
't.Remove ths front console (see section 20)'
Disconnect the shift lock solenoid 2P connector'
Connect battery power to the No. 1 terminal and
ground to the No. 2 terminal of the solenoid momen-
Iarrry.
NOTE: Do not connect power to the No 2(-) termi-
nal (reverse polarity) or you will damage the diode
inside the solenoid
Check that the shift lock releases when the release
lever is pushed, and check that it locks when the
release lever is released
lf the solenoid does not work, replace the solenoid'
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Power Door Locks
Component Location Index
NOTE (With keyless entry systeml:
. It the doors unlock or lock with the transmitter, but the LED on the transmitter does not come on, the LED is faulty;
replace the transmitter'
. when vou unlock the doors with the transmitter, the ceiling light (middle position) comes on for 30 seconds. (However,
if the audio unit is not installed, the light does not come on )
. lf any door is open, you cannot lock or unlockthe doors with the transmitter'
. The horn sounds only the first time you press a transmitter button. (Pressing repeatedly does not activate the horn
again.)
o lf vou unlocked the doors with the transmitter, but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds, the doors relock
automatically.
. The doors do not lock or unlock with the transmitter if the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch
. lf you press the PANIC button for more than two seconds, the horn sounds for about 30 seconds, and the transm'fer
LED comes on. (The panic mode will not be activated iJ the ignition key is in the ignition switch ) The panic mode is
cancelled by pressing any of the transmitter buttons'
o After replacing the transmitter battery, press the lock and unlock buttons five or six times to activate the transmitter'
Replacement, section 20
FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
Test, page 23-263
I.IFT REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
Test, page 23 263Replacement, section 20
LOCK ACTUATORTest, page 23-263Replacement, section 20
ORIVER'S DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Test, page 23'262
DOOR L@XCONTROL UN]TInput Test, page 23 255
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Test, page 23-263Replacement, section 20
AUDIO UNIT(STER€O RADIO TUNER)
{'96 - 98 models)
lHas built-in keylessl
eceiver circuit IReplacement, page 23-189
Input Test, page 23-260
Terminals, page 23-262
KEYLESS DOOR LOCKCONTROL UNIT l'99 - 00 modelsl
Input Test, Page 23-257
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TRANSMITTER99 - 0O transmitter shown;'96 -98 transmifter
also has an OPTION buttonTest, page 23-264Transmitter Programming, page 23_265
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Power Door Locks
Circuit Diagram (With Keyless Entry System: '96 - 98 modelsl
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WHT/BLU
LOCK KNOB
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No.4l 180A) N0.42 (40A)
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UNDER.HOOD FUSEi RELAY BOX
POWER OOOR LOCK CONTROL UN T
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