1998 HONDA CIVIC 23-2

'99 - 00 models:
c112
cl17
T102
c119
c140
c13t)
c104
T101
clt5
c116
c137
c102
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Connector ldentification and WireHarness Routing
Engine Compartment Wire Harness
conneqtor of
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c201
c202
c202
c203
c204
c205
c206
c207
c208
c209
c210
c210
c211
c212
c213
c214
c215
10
6
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
8
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine compartment
Behind front bumper
Behind front bumper
Left side of engine compartment
Behind front bumper
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine companment
Behind front bumper
Behind front bumper
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Behind front bumper
Main wire harness (C308)
Main wire harness (C309)
Main wire harness {C309)Cruise actuator
Windshield washer motor
Rear window washer motor
Left front turn signal/parking lightFront fog light
Left headlight
Ay'C wire harness 1C751)Horn
HOrn
Radiator fan motor
Right headlight
Right front turn signal/parking lightMain wire harness (C355)
Washer level switch
Optional
'96 - 97
models'98 - 99
models
Canada'99 model
G201
G202
Right side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Body ground, via engine compartmentwire harness
Body ground, via engine compartmentwrre harness*1r With cruise control*2: Without cruise control
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c20l c202
ENGINE COMPARTMENTWIRE HARNESS
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Rear Window Defogger
Gomponent Location Index
36 - 98 modols:
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCHInput Test, page 23-203
REAR WINOOW DEFOGGERRELAYTest, page 23-86
REAR WINOOW OEFOGGERFunction Test, page 23'202Defogger Wire Repair. page 23 202
23-200

'99 - 00 models:
UNDER.OASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER(Built into climate control unit)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Test, page 23-86
ANTENNA COIL (Sedsn)
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
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23-201

Rear Window Defogger
Circuit Diagram
36 - 98 models:IGNITIONswtTcH
/ BAT \+ ots't
\:7 |
I
IIYE
WHT/BLK +WHT
wtNDow
BLKBLU
It-lt-l
TBLK
UNOEF,HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
N0.41 (e,oA) No a2 (aoA)
G40lG402G601 : Coupe/SedanG77t :Nalchback
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'99 - 00 models
IGNITONSWTCH
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WHT/BLK +WHT
HEATERPUSHswtTcH
BLK
G40lG402
BLK
G401G402
UNDER HOOD FUSEi RELAY BOX
No 4r (80A) No 42 (40A)
8
CLIMATE CONTROLUNIT/ R€ar window delogg€t \I I mer orcLril blill nlo J\climale conlro unil /
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Rear Window Defogger
Function Test
CAUTION: Bs careful nol to scralch or damage the defog-
ger wires with the tester probe,
'1. Check for voltage between the positive terminal and
body ground with the ignition switch and defogger
switch ON.
There should be banery voltage.
. lf there is no voltage, check for:- faulty defogger relay.- faulty defogger switch.
an ooen in the BLK,/BLU wire.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 2.
POSITIVE TERMINAL
2. Check for continuity between the negative terminal
and body ground.
lf there is no continuity, check for an open in the
defogger ground wire.
Touch the voltmeter positive probe to the halfway
point of each defogger wire, and the negative probe
to the negative terminal.
There should be approximately 6 V with the ignition
switch and the defogger switch ON.
. lf the voltage is as specified. the defogger wire is
oK.
. lf thevoltage is not as specified, repairthe defog-
ger wrre.- lf it is more than 6 V, there is
negative half of the wire.- lf it is less than 6 V, there is
positive half of the wire.
a break in the
a break in the
23-204
OPEN
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Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1, Lightly rub the area around the broken section with
fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the defogger wire with cellophane tape.
CELLOPHANETAPE
Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver
conductive paint extending about 1/8" on both
sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.
NOTE: Thoroughly mix the paint before use.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it
dry three hours before removing the tape.