1998 HONDA CIVIC Short to ground

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI
Symptom-to-System Chart
DTC
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DETECTION TIMING
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NODTC
ABS indicator iighr doesnot com€ on when ignirionswrt.h is lu.ned on (ll)
, Open in the pow€. source circ!ir ror the ABS -.ndicato;l isht. Elown ABS indicalo.lighr butb' Open in rhe ABS indicaror tight drive cncuit.. Shori ro pow€r in theWALpcircuit. FaultyABS contrct!nit
ONABS indicator light doesnol90 oft 6frer engine isOpen in the lG2 circuitOpon in the +B circuirOp€n andlor short ro body ground jn the WALP circuitFaultv AAS coni.ol unnt1
oN.Wheel sensor (op€n/shortOooo13upen, snofiro bodyground and/or shodro power in rhe wh€61
Faulty ABS co.lrctunitllBL12
oN.(chipp€d pulser gea/noise)oao
Short to wh6sls€n6or (O)circuir in t'e.h;;Go-nso, trtcircutiFaulty whsel s€nsor insra|ation
Faulty ABS cont.olunir
I8
31
ONSolenoid (open/shon roaoa
Op.ni shon to bodyground and/o. shorrto powsr in rhe
op€n in lh6 coM circuit
Faulty ABS conlrclunit
32F8-OUTFL.IN3'lFT.OUTRF.IN88 OUT318t rN38RLOUT
ONoo
op€n in tho motor pow€..ourco circliaOp€n inih€ moro.cNOcircuit
Faulty ABS conrrol unit
52ONoo
Open in rh€ COM, PMR 6nd/o. MCKcircuirOp€n.n.Vor blown lus€ in the under hood AgS rusdretry box
Faufty pump moto. rotayfaulv ABS conlrolunit
53ONo
. Sho.tto bodygrou.d in the pMR circuit. Shon to powsr in tha puhp moror pow6rsource circu. r.urty pump motor.etay, FalltyABS contolunit
54ONooc
Open, rhorr ro bodygrcund and/or blown fus€ in the B1 or 82
Shonto body ground.n.Vor short to powor in rhe COM circuitFaulty modul.tor unnFaulty ABS controt unit
ONlgnition voltage (low vott-oooo
. Connection ot the24 V bariorv tor enqins starr. Faurtycharoins system. Op€n in th6lG2 circuit. Fa!lly ABS contrcl unil
81ONCPUoooo
E {€rml facior{sl en bs rhe ouse{sl ot |he probtemF.ulty ABS conrrot unit
r: It DTcs 1 1 18 {wheel sensor codes) wore del*ted the lasr time the v6h cls wEs d riv€n, rhe a8s indicator tight wi

stay on u ntit lh6 ignition swirch is rurn6d oN t), and theconnorunit contnms rhat rhe wheet sensoB . rc OK,
19-58

Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Light Does Not Come On
YES
NOTE:Reinstallthefuse if it is OK.
The A8S indicator light does not come on when ignition switch is turned ON ll.
NOTE: All indicator tights except the charg,ing system light will not come on when theMETER 17.5 A) ft se is btown.
NO
GAUGE ASSEMBI"Y 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Tho ABS indicator light does notcome on wh€n ignition switch istu.ned ON {lll.
check the METEB (7.5 A) fuse inthe under-dash fuse/relay box.
Beplace the tu3e and recheck.
Check for an open in th6 lcl cir-cuii:1, Disconnect the gauge assembly 5P connector.2. Turn the ignitjon switch ON l).3. Measure the voltage betweenthe gauge assembly 5P con-nector terminal No. 5 andbody ground.
. Ropair opan in tho wirobotwe€n thc METER t7.5 Attuso and gauge .$cmbly.. Roplacc th. und.r-dash tus./r.l.y box. lop.r cirouit in3idothe box.l
ls there baftery voltage?
Check the ABS indicator lightbulb in the gauge assembly.
ls the bulb OK?
Ch€ck tor a short to power in theWALP circuit:Measure the voltage between thegauge assembly 5P connectorterminal No. I and body ground.
Replir short to power in tho wiiGb.tweon the gruge rs3embly.nd ABS control unh.
ls there battery voltage?
lTo page 19-61)
19-60

lFrom page 19-621
Ch6ck lor . short to body ground
in ihe WALP Gircuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the ABS control
unit 22P and gauge assembly
5P connectors.3. Check for continuity betweenthe ABS control unit 22P con-nector terminal No. 7 andbody ground.
Ropair short to body g.ound in
tho wire betweon the ABS con_
trol unit and gauge aasembly.
Check the AgS cortrol unit:1. Connect the ABS control unit22P connector.2. Turn lhe ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Measure the voltage between
the ABS control unit 22P con'nector terminal No, 7 and
body ground.Check tor rn open in lho GND2
circuit:1. Connect the ABS control unit26P connector terminal No. 16
to body ground with a iumper
2. Measure the voltage between
the ABS control unit 22P con-
nector terminal No. 7 and
body ground.
ls there baftery voltage?
' Repair op€n in the wit€ betweenthe ABS control unit and bodyground.. Rep.ir poor ground lG40'1,G1(}2t.
ls there battery voltage?
Check tor loo3€ ABS control unitconnector!. lf necesaary, substi_tute a known-qood ABS controlunit and r€check,Check lor an open in the WALP
circuit:Measure the voltage between thegauge assembly 5P connectorterminal No. 1 and body ground.
Ropai. opon in the wiro botweenthe ABS control unit end gauge
assemblv.ls there battery voltage?
Replace the ABS indicrtor lightdriv6 ci.cuit in the gtuge assem-bly.
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Wire side ol female terminals
ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
WALP {BLU/REDI
Wire side ol female terminals
ABS CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
rt
GAUGE ASSEMBLY 5P CONNECTOR
.DY
Wire side of female terminals
WALP {BLU/REDI
wire side ol female terminals
J
19-63

Troubleshooting
Wheel Sensor
Diagnostic Trouble Gode {DTC) ll-18: Wheol S€n3ol DiagnosisNoTE: The ABS indicator light comes on when only the drive wheels are turning, signal disturbance is detected, etc. Therefore,test-drive the car at a speed of 12 mph (20 krn/h) or more after turning the ignition:witch from OFF to ON fll), and if the ABSindicator light does not come on, the svstem is OK.
0TcAppropriate Terminal(0)srDE11) SrD€r 1, 12 (Right-front)No.8: FRoNo.21: FRI13, 14 (Left-front)No. 10: FLoNo.23: FL115, 16 {Right-rear)No. {: RRoNo. 17: RRl17, 18 (Left-rear)No.6: RLoNo. 19: RLI
RLl (LT BLU}FRl (GRN/BLKI
Wire side ol female terminals
NO
NOTE:. Normal voltage: Approx.2 V' 0 V: Replace the ABS controt unit.. 4 V or more indicates a short to power.
A8S CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
RRO
IBLU/YELI
RR1 IGRN/YELIFL1 IGRN/ORN}
- With the ignition switch ON{ll), ABS indicator tighr doe.noi go off,- Aftsr driving, ABS indicatotlight comes on.- With the SCS so.vice connac-tor conn€c,ted {soe pege 19-561,DTCs 11-18 a.e indicrted.
Chock lhe wheol sensor ci.cuit:1. Disconnect the ABS controlunit 26P connector.2. lleasure the resistancebetween the appropriate wheelsensor (0) and (1) circuit termi,
. Reprir op€n in the l0l or {0 cir-cuit wiro, or shon to thc {01 cir-cuit wi.o in thc {11 circuit wircbctween ths ABS control unitand approprieto wheel a6nsor.. R.pl.ce th€ epp.opri.te wheal3€nloa.
ls the resistance OK?
/Frontr 750 - 1050 o/20"C, 68.F \\Rear: 850- 1150 O/20.C, 68"F /
Check toru short to body groundin the wheel senso. circuit:Check for continuity between theABS control unit 26P connectorappropriate wheel sensor (0) circuit terminali and body ground.
. Rapair short to body ground inth6 (0) or lll cilcuit wi..bctwa.n th6 ABS control unitand appropdaie whoel lonsor.. Rep|'c6 tho appropriatc whcelsanlor.
Chock tor a sho.t to powe. in thowheel3en3or circuit:1. Reconnect the ABS control unit26P connector,2. Start the engine.3. Measure the voltage betweenthe ABS control unit 26P con-nector appropriate wheel sen-sor (0) circuit terminal andbody ground.
Ropair rhon to powo. in the l0lor lll circuit wire batw.en th€ABS cont.ol unit and .pplopriatawhccl !€naoa,
ls there 4 V or more?
fio page 19-65)
19-64

Troubleshooting
Solenoid
Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC} 31-38: Solenoid Diagnosis
YES
ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ABS CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
FL.OUT (YEL/ALK)- With the ignition switch ON(lll, ABS indicator light doesnol go oft. or ABS indic.to.light comes on while ABS i3functioning.- With the SCS servico connec-tor connected ls€. pag€ 19-561,DTCa 31-38 are indicstod.
Check for a short lo powor in thosol6noid circuitl1. Disconnect the ABS controlunit 22P and 26P connectors.2. Sta rt the engine.3. Measure the voltage betweenthe ABS control unit connectorappropriate solenoid circuitterminal* and body ground.
Ropri. short to powor in thcappropriate solanoid ci.cuit wirobotw6.n ths ABS cont.ol unitand modulrtor unit.
ls there battery voltage?
Check for a short to body groundin the 3olenoid circuit:Check tor continuity between theappropriate solenoid circuit termi-nal* and body ground.
. Repair short to body ground inlhe .ppropriato solonoid circuitwire betwoan th6 ABS controlunit and modllato. unit.. Replaco the modul.tor unit.
Check th€ ABS control unit:'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the ABS control unit22P and 26P connectors.3. Connect the SCS service con-
4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.5. Measure the voltage betweenthe ABS control unit 26P con-nector appropriate CONI circuitterminal++ and body ground.
Check for loos€ ABS control unhconnectora. It naceslrry, aub3ti-tutc . known-good ABS controlunit tnd recheck.
ls there approx. 3 V?
DTCAppropriateConnectorAppropriateTerminal
31: FRJN22PNo. 1
32: FR-OUT22PNo.12
33i FL'IN22PNo. 11
34: FL OUT22PNo.10
3s: RRIN26PNo.13
36: RR-OUT22PNo. 21
37: RLIN26PNo.25
38: RL-OUT26PNo.12RL.OUT IYEL}
Wire side of female terminals
DTCAppropriateTerminal
31: FR-lNNo. 2: SCOM
32: FR-OUTNo. 2: SCOM
33i FLINNo. 1: rcOM
34: FL-OUTNo. l: PCOM
35: RR{NNo.1:PCOM
36: RR-OUTNo. 1: rcOM
37rRL'lNNo. 2: SCOM
38: RL-OUTNo. 2: SCOM
RL.OUT (YEL}
19-66
(To page 19-671

Troubleshooting
ABS Pump Motor
Diagnostic Trouble Codo {DTC} 51-53r ABS pump Motor Diagnosis
YES NOTE: Short the PMR terminat to body
NOTE: Reinstall ground for a moment, and recheck the fuse.
the fuse if it is OK lf the fuse is blown, check for a short to bodyground in the MCK circuit.
AAS CONTNOL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
7At0tl
1211192l22
PMR IYEL/RED} I JUMPERI WIRE
Wire side of female terminals
NO
NO
YES
NOTE: Reinstallthe fuse if it is OK.
NOTE: Short the PMF terminal to booyground for a moment, and recheck the fuse.lf the fuse is blown, check for a short to bodyground in the wire between the under-hoodABS luse/relaV box and pumD motor.
- With the ignition switch ON(ll), ABS indicator lighr doosnot go otf.- With tho SCS s€rvico conneetor conn€cted lsee page 19661,OTCa 51-53 aro indicated.
Check the MTR CHECK (7.5 A) fuse.
Repl.ce the fuse .nd recheck.
Replaco tho tuse and rocheck.
Rcphce th€ pump motor rol6y.
Check the pump motor powersource circuit:Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Ch€ck for a short to !'ows. in thopumP motor power 3ource ciacrrit:Remove th6 purnp motor relay,
Does the pump motor operate?
Bopair sho.t to powsr in the wir€botwoen the under-hood A8Stuse/.elay box and ABS pumpmotor.
Does the pump motor operate?
Check tor loGe ABS control unitconnoctors. lf nocessary, substi-tute a known-good ABS controlunit and roch€ck,
(To page 19-69)
19-68

tt
(From page 19-68)UNDER.HOOD ABSFUSE/RELAY 8()X
TERMINAL TERMINAL
PUMP MOTOR 2P CONNECTOR
MOTOR +8 lWHTl,$
rv) -
Y
Wire side ot female terminals
\lt
MOTOR +B {RED}MOTOR GND (BLK)
ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
(cont'dl
19-69
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side oI female terminals
Check the pump motor circuit:1. Remove the pump motor relay.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Connect the pump motor relayconnector +8 and MOTOR terminals with a iumper wire tora momenr,
Ch€ck for an open in the pump
moior +B circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the pump motor2P connector,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Connect the pump motor relayconnector +B and MOTOR ter-minals with a jumper wire.5. Measure the voltage betweenthe pump motor 2P connectorterminal No. l and bodyground.
Does the pump motor operate?
Repaia open in the wire botweentho under-hood ABS fuse/relaybox and pump motor.ls there battery voltage?
Check the pump motor opgra-tion:Connect the battery {+}terminal tothe pump motor 2P connector ter-minal No. 1. and the (-)terminalto
the terminal No. 2 for a moment.
ReDlaco lho modulator unit.(Feulty pump motor)Does the pump motor operate?
Chock for a short to body ground
in the PMR circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ABS controlunit 22P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenterminal No. 19 and bodygrouno,
Repail opon in ths wirg botwgentho pump motor and bodv ground,
or poor ground (G,!09).
Ropair 3hort to body g?ound intha wire between the under-hood ABS fuse/rclay box andABS cortrol unit.
(To page 19-70)

tfMain Relay
Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC} 54: Msin Relay Diagnosis
YES
NOTE: Reinstallthe fuse if it is OK.
ABS CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ABS CONTROL UNIT 22P CONNECTOR
B1{WHT/GRNI
\e
PCOMIGRN/WHT}scoM{BLK/WHTI
(cont'd)
19-71
Wire side of female terminals
- With the ignition switch ON
{ll), ABS indic.tor light doesnot go off.- With the SCS 3ervica connoc-
tor connected (s€e pag€ 19-561,
DTC 54 is indicated.
checkthe ABS +B (20 Alfuse.
Replace th6 fuso and rechock.
Ch€ck for an op€n in the 81, 82
circuit:Measure the voltage betweenbody ground and the ABS control
unit 26P connector terminal No. '14
and No. 15 individually.
Repair open in the wire betweonthe ABS control unit and under-hood ABS tuse/relav box.
Check for a short lo body ground
in the PMR circuit:1- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the pump motor relay.
3. Disconnect the ABS controlunit 22P connector.4. Check for continuity betweenterminal No. 19 and bodygrouno.
Repair short to body ground in
the wire between the undor-hood ABS fuse/relay box andABS control unit.
ls there continuity?
Check tor a short to body ground
in the PCOM, SCOM circuit:1. Disconnect the ABS controlunit 26P connector.2. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and the ABS con-trol unit 26P terminals No. 1
and No.2 individually.
. Bepai. short to body ground in
tho PCOM circuit wire betwoenthe ABS control unit and under-hood ABS fu3e/.olay box.. Repair 3hort to body ground inthe PCOM or SCOM circuit wirebetween the ABS control unitand moduletor unit.. Rcplace th6 modulator unit.(Short circuit insido tho unit)
ls there continuity?
{To page 19 72)lr