1998 HONDA CIVIC Short to ground

Testing for a Short with a Sell-Powered
Test Light or DVOM
1. Remove the blown fuse and disconnect
the battery and load.
2. Connect one lead of a self-powered test
light or digital volUohmmeter (DVOM)
(switched to the lowest "OHMS" range) to
the fuse terminal on the load side.
Dlsconnect the batlery.
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Connect the other lead to a known
good ground.
Beginning near the fuse box, wiggle the
harness. Continue this at convenient
points about six inches apart while
watching the test light or DVOM.
lf the self-powered test light goes on or
the DVOM displays a low reading or no
reading (zero), there is a short to ground
in the wiring near that Point.
SELF.POWEREDTEST LIGHTo1DVOM
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Testing tor a Short with a Short Circuit
Locator (Short Finder)
1 . Remove the blown fuse. Leave the
battery connected.
2. Connect the short finder across the battery
terminals and the load (component) side of
the fuse terminal.
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. To avoid accidental deployment and possible
iniury always disconnect the driver's airbag and
f ront passenger's airbag connectors (automatically
shorted) before working near any SRS wiring.
. CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (tt),
or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes,
be caretul not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags
could accidentally deploy and cause damage or
iniuries.
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Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Keyless Receiver Unit Input Test
The following tests are pertormed with A (Main) and B (Keyless) disconnected from the audio unit.
TerminalNo.WireColorTest ConditlonTest: Desired RasultPossible Cause it resull is not obtained
4WHT/BLUUnder all conditionsCheck for vollage to ground:
There should bs batteryvoltage.
aBlown No. 47 (7.5A) tuse in the
under-hood fuss/relay box
An open in the wireo
5YEUREDlgnition switch ACC (l)Check lor voltage to ground:
Th€re should be battery
voltage.
aBlown No. 28 (10A) fuse in the
underdash fusg/relay box
An open in the wirea
TerminalNo.WireColorTest CondiiionTest: Desired ResultPossible Cause if rssult i3 not obtalned
BLU/RED
lgnition key insertedinto the ignition key
switch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should bs 1 V or less.aPoor ground (G401, G402)
Faulty ignition key switch
An open in the wire
Short in the wire
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algnition key r€moved
trom the ignition key
switch
Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
3BLUI/ELUnder all conditions
Check for continuity betweenthe audio unit 16P connectorNo- 3 terminal and power doorlock control unit 12P connsctorNo. 6 terminal: There should
be continuity.
I An open in the wire
6BLK/YELlgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
Thers should be batteryvollage.
. Blown No. 14 (7.5A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
8LT GRN/BLKCeiljng light switch in"middle position"Connect to ground: The ceilinglight should come on.
aBlown No. 43 (7.5A) fuse in the
undsr-hood fuse/relay box
Blown ceiling light bulb
Faulty ceiling light
An open in the wire
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14LT GRN/REDEach door oponed,one at a timeCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
aFaulty door switch
An open in lhe wirea
tcBLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should b€ continuity.
aPoor ground (G401, G402)
An open in the wirea
16GRYUnder all conditionsConn€ct to ground:
Horn should sound.
. Blown No.52 (15A) fuse in the
under-hood tuse/relay box
. Faulty horn
. Faulty horn relay
. An open in the wire
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The following tests are performed with A (Main) reconnected to the audio unit.
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TerminalNo.WireColorTest CondilionTest: Desired ResultPossible Cause it result is not obtained
9GRN/ORN
Driver's door lockswitch in UNLOCKCheck tor voltage to ground:There should be l V or less.
o Poor ground (G551)
. Faulty driver's door lock switch
. An open in the wire
. Short in the wire
Driver door lockswitch in LOCKCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
10GRN/vvHT
Driver's door lockswitch in UNLOCKCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
r Poor ground (G551)
. Faulty driver's door lock switch
o An open in the wire
o Short in the wire
Driver's door lockswitch in LOCKCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
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Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Keyless Entry Does Not Work In Any
Mode
NOTE: Before beginning, verify that all the
transmitters are programmed to the vehicle.
1 . Does the radio work properly?
Yes - Go to step 9.
No - Go to the neld step.
NOTE: For steos 2 - 8. refer to the schematic dia-
gram for the Stereo Sound System on page 150.
2. Are fuses 28 (in the under-dash fuse box) and
fuse 47 (in the under-hood fuse box) OK?
Yes - Go to step 4.
No - Replace the blown fuse, then go to the
nen steo.
3. Does the fuse blow again?
Yes - Locate and repair the short.
No- Retest the system.
4. ls the vehicle equipped with the optional security
system?
Yes - Go to the next steP.
No - Go to steD 6.
5. Does the keyless entry work correctly when the
security control unit connector is disconnected?
Yes - Faulty security system, go to security
system for f urther troubleshooting.
No - Go to the next step.
6. ls there battery voltage at terminal 4 of the radio
main harness connector (A)?
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Yes - Go to the nen step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
tuse 47 and the radio.
ls there battery voltage at terminal 5 of the radio
main harness connector (A), when the ignition
switch is in the ACC (l) or ON (ll) position?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
fuse 28 and the radio.
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8. ls there continuity from terminal 14 of the radio
main harness connector (A) to ground?
Yes - Replace the radio.
No - Repair the open in the wiring between the
radio and the ground (G501).
9. Does the transmitter LED come on when any ot
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to steo 12.
No - Go to the next steo.'10.ls the transmitter battery installed with the
positive side facing up?
Yes - Ensure that the battery contact tabs are
repositioned, then replace the battery.
Remove the key from the ignition, then
close the doors and trunk. Press the
LOCK button on the transmitter six times,
then go to the next step.
No - Ensure that the baftery contact tabs are
repositioned, then reinstall the batlery
correctly. Then reprogram the transmitter
and retest it. Use the procedure on page
1 30-4 f or transmitter programming.
11 . Does the transmitter LED come on when any of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-4.
12.Does the system work properly in all modes?
Yes - Finished. The system is OK.
No - Go to the next steD.

Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Keyless Door Lock Control Unit Input Test
The following tests are performed with the keyless door lock control unit connector disconnected.
TerminalNo.WireColorTest ConditionTest: Desir€d ResultPossible Cause if result ls not obtain€d
1LT GRN/BLKCeiling light switch in"middle position"Connect to ground: The ceilinglight should come on.
aBlown No. 43 (7.5A) luse in theunder-hood tuse/relay box
Blown ceiling light bulb
Faulty ceiling light
An open in the wire
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3BLU/RED
lgnition key insertedinto the ignition keyswitch
Ch€ck lor voltage to ground:There should be I V or less.aPoor ground (G401, G402)
Faulty ignition key switch
An open in the wire
Short in the wire
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lgnition key removedlrom the ignition keyswitch
Check for voltage to ground:There should be 4 V or more.
BLfiEtlgnition switch ON (ll)Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be batteryvoltage.
. Blown No. 14 (7.54) fuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
bREO/BLKHeadlight switch inPARK OT HEAD
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be batteryvoltage.
aBlown No. 32 (7.5A) luse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
A faulty headlight switch
An open in the wire
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LT GRN/RED
Each door opened,one at a timeCheck lor continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
oFaulty door switch
An open in the wireo
15GRYUnder all conditionsConnect to ground:
Horn should sound.
. Blown No. 52 (154) fuse in theunder-hood fuse/relay box
. Faulty horn
. Faulty horn relay
o An open in the wire
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck lor continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
aPoor ground (G401 , G402)
An open in the wirea
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Security Control Unit Input Test
The following tests are performed with the electrical conneclor disconnected from the security control unit.
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TerminalNo.WireColorTest ConditionTest: Desired ResultPossible Cause il result is not obtained
2LT GRN/REDEach door opened,one at a timeCheck for conlinuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty door switch
An open in the wirea
3BLU/BLKTrunUHatch openCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
aFaulty trunldhatch latch switch
An open in the wirea
10WHTUnder all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be batteryvoltage.
. Blown No. 6 (3A) fuse in theunder-hood fuse/relay box(HX, LX, EX, DX-V Si)
. Blown No. 54 (40A) fuse in theunder-hood fuse/relay box (CX, DX)
. Blown (3A) fuse in security in-linefuse holder (CX, DX)
. An open in the wire
11YEL(BLK/YEL
cx, DX)lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be batteryvoltage.
. Blown No 3 (10A) fuse in theunder-dash tuse/relay box(HX, LX, EX, DX.V, Si)
. Blown (3A) fuse in the security in-linefuse holder (CX, DX)
. An open in the wire
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
aPoor ground (G401, G402)
An open in the wirea
t5BLU/RED
lgnition key insertedinto the ignition keyswitch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.aPoor ground (G401, G402)
Faulty ignition key switch
An open in the wire
Short in the wire
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a
algnition key removedfrom the ignition keyswitch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
18GRYUnder all conditionsConnect to ground:
Horn should sound.
. Blown No.52 (15A) luse in theunder-hood luse/relay box
. Faulty horn
. Faulty horn relay
. An open in the wire
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Security System Does Not Work In Any
Mode (HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si)
1. ls fuse 6 (in the under-dash box) OK?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Replace the blown tuse, then go to the
next sleD.
2. Does the fuse blow again?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Retest the system.
3. Disconnect the security control unit connector.
4. ls there continuity from terminals 1, 10, 12, ot 22
to oround?
5.
Yes - Locate the short in the wiring between the
security control unit and the radio ('96-'98
models) or keyless door lock control unit
('99 model).
No - Go to the next step.
ls there battery voltage at terminal 10 of the
securitv control unil connector?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
fuse 6 and the securitv control unit.
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6. ls there continuity f rom terminal 13 ot the
security control unit connector to ground?
7.
Yes - '96-'98 models: Go to the next steD.'99 models: Replace the security control
unit.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between the
security control unit and ground (G401 ).
With the security control unil connector
reconnected, is there battery voltage at terminal
21 ot the securitv control unit connector?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No- Beplace the security control unit.
ls there battery voltage at terminal 5 of the
keyless entry harness connector (B)?
Yes - Replace the radio.
No- Repair the damaged LT BLU wire
between the security control unit and
the radio.
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