1997 HONDA CIVIC 3_-2

Charging System
Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Alt6rnator/Regulator Test
NOTE: Make sure the baftery is sufficiently charged (see page 23-9j).
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Alte.nator/Regulator Test'1 :L Connect a Sun VAT 40 (orequivalent tester), and tu rnthe selector sw;tch to position1(staning).2. Shift to neutral (A/T in E orE) position, and start theengine. Hold the engine at3,000 rpm with no load untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.3. Raise the engine speed to2,000 rpm, and hold it there.
ls the voltage over 15.1 V?
Alternalor/Regulator Te3t-2:1. Release the accelerator pedal,and let the engine idle.2. Make sure all accessories areturned ofi. Turn the selectorswitch to position 2 (charging).3. Bemove the inductive pick-up,and zero the ammeter,4. Place the inductive pick-upover the battery ground cableso that the arrow points to thebattery negatlve terminal.5. Raise the engine speed to2,000 rpm, and hold it there.
ls the voltage less than 13.5 V?
Alternator/Regulator Test-3:Apply a load with a VAT-40 untilthe battery voltage drops tobetween 12 - 13.5 V.
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Contents
How to Use This Manual ICircuit Schematics (see Circuit Index)Fuse/Relaylnformation 6Ground-to-Componentslndex 6-6ComponentLocationPhotooraohs 201Conriector Views 202
Circuit Index
Accessory power socket 155Air conditionerAir delivery'96198 models 61'99-'00 models 61-2Blower controls'96198 models 60'99100 models 60-1Compressor controls 62Fans 63Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 44A/T gear position indicatorCVT 89All except CVT 89-1Automatic transmission controlsAll '96-'98 models except CVT and GX 39All '99100 models except CVT 39-8All GX models 39-8'96-'98 CVT 39-4'99100 cw 39-12Back-up lightsCoupe and Sedan 110Hatchback l'10-1Brake lightsAll Coupes and'96-'98 Sedans 110-15'99-'00 Sedans 110-16Hatchback 110-17Brake system indicator light'96198 models 7'1'99100 models 71-1Ceiling light 114-3Charging system 22Condenser fan 63Console lights 114Cruise control 34Dash lights 114Daytime running lights 110- 13Engine coolant temperature gauge 81-1Fog lights 110-10Front parking lights 110-2Fuel gauge 81-1Fuse/relay boxUnder-dash 6Under-hood 6-4Underhood ABS 6-3Gauges 81Ground distribution 14Ground-to-Componentslndex 6-6Hazard warning lightsAll except '99100 Sedans 110-6'99100 Sedans 110-8Headlights 110-12Headlight switch 100Heater - See Air ConditionerHorn'96197 models 40'98 model 40-1'99100 models 40-2lgnition key reminder 73lgnition systemAll '96198 models except Dl685 20All '99100 models except D16Y5 with Mn 2O-2All D1685 engines 20-2'99-'00 D 16Y5 with M/T 20
lndicators 80Integrated control unit 70lnterlock systemAll except'96J98 CVT 138'96198CVT 138-1License plate lightsAll Coupes and '96-'98 Sedans I l0-3'99100 Sedans 1 10-4Hatchback 110-5Low fuel indicator light 74Moonrool'96197 models |22'98-'00 models 122-1Odometer 81Oil pressure indicator light 80-3Power distributionBattery to ignition switch, fuses, and relaysFuses to relays and components 10-2Power door locksAll models without keyless entry 130'96-'98 models with keyless entry 130-2'99100 models with keyless entry 130-12Power mirrorsWithout detogger 141With defogger '141-2
Power windows 120Programmed fuel injection system (PGNr-Fl)All '96-98 models except D1685 23All '99-'00 models except D16Y5with M/T and D1685 24All D1685 engines 25'99100 D16Y5 with M/T 23Radiator fan 63Rear window defogger'96-,98 models 64'99100 models 64-1Seat belt reminder 73Security system'96.'98 USA HX, LX, EX 133'96-'98 Canada EX, Si 133'99TOO USA HX, LX, EX, DX.V Si 133-4'99100 Canada EX, Si 133-4All CX and DX models 133-8Speedometer 81Starting systemA./T (All except Dl685) 21A"/r (D16Bs) 21-1Manualtransmission 21-2Slereo sound system 150Supplemental rastraint system (SRS) 47Tachometer 81TailliqhtsAllboupes and'96-'98 Sedans 110-3'99100 Sedans 1 10-4Hatchback 110-5Trunk light 114-3Turn signal lightsAll except'99100 Sedans 110-6'99-'00 Sedans 1 10-8Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) 33Wiper/washerFront 91Rear 92
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Keyless Receiver Unit Troubleshooting
lf a faulty keyless receiver unit has one of the symptoms below, turn to the page listed and follow the
appropriate troubleshooting procedure. lf the symptom seems related to an input problem, or is not covered
by the troubleshooting procedures, do the Input Tests on page 130-6. Refer to the circuit schematic on pages
1 30-2 and 130-3 as needed.
Symptom Index
Keyless Entry Does Not Work In Any Mode
Ceiling Light Does Not Come On When The Doors Are Unlocked
WithTheTransmitter ....
Doors Do Not Unlock Or Lock With The Transmitter . . . .
Horn Does Not Sound With The Transmitter "Beeo" Feature On
Horn Does Not Stop Sounding .......
Input Tests
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