1998 HONDA CIVIC main fi

Connectors - "C"
The cavities (and wire terminals) in each
connector are numbered starting from the
upper left, looking at the male terminals trom
the terminal side (or looking at the female
lerminals f rom the wire side. Both views are in
the same direction so the numbers are the
same.) All actual cavities are numbered, even
if they have no wire terminals in them.
Terminal SldeolMale Tsrminals
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The connector cavity number is listed next to
each terminal on the circuit schematic. The
cavity/terminal shown below is #6.
Terminal
This means the connector
connects directly to the
componenr.
This means the connector
connects to a lead (pigtail)
wired directly to the
component.
Cavlty/Termlnsl 6
only the one affecting that
ciriuit will be shown. The f
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Remaining wires to
the same bus are
represented by a
broken line.
The name of the
component appears next
to its upper right corner
followed by notes about
its function.
This symbol represents
one bus inside the cao of a
iunction connector. A \
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Splices
Solices are shown as a dot. Their location
and the number of wires may vary
depending on the harness manufacturer.
Components
A solid border line means the
entire component is shown.
A broken border line indicales
that only part of the component
is shown.
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In the "OHMS" range, the DVOM will measure
resistance between two points along a circuit.
Low resistance means good continuity.
Diodes and solid-state devices in a circuit can
make a DVOM give a false reading. To check
a reading, reverse the leads, and take a
second reading. lf the readings differ, the
component is affecting lhe measurement.
Jumper Wire
Use a jumper wire to bypass an open circuit.
A iumper wire is made up ot an in-line fuse
holder connected to a set of test leads. lt
should have a five amoere fuse. Never
connect a jumper wire across a short circuit.
The direct battery short will blow the fuse.
Short Finder (Short Circuit Locater)
Short finders are available to locale shorts to
ground. The short tinder creates a pulsing
magnetic field in the shorted circuit whlch you
can follow to the location of the short. lts use
is explained on page 15.
SHORT FINDER
To ordei any test equipment shown above,
contact your local tool supplier. For a list of
suppliers and tool numbers, refer to Honda
Required Special Tools and Equipment
Service Bulletin.
How To Use This Manual
Test Equipment (cont'd)
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Troubleshooting Precautions
Before Troubleshooting
1. Check the main fuse and the fuse box.
2. Check the battery for damage, state of
charge, and clean and tight connections.
CAUTION:
. Do not quick-charge a battery unlers
the battery ground cable has been
disconnected, or you will damage the
alternator diodes.
. Do not attempt to crank the engine wlth
the ground cable disconnected or you
will severely damage the wiring.
While You're Working
1. Make sure connectors are clean, and have
no loose terminals or receptacles.
2. Make sure lhat connectors without wire
seals are packed with dielectric (silicone)
grease. Part Number: 08798-9001 .
Pack wllh dlelectrlc (sillcons) greass
When connecting a connector, push it until it"clicks" into place.
Do not pull on the wires when
disconnecting a connector. Pull
only on the connector houslngs.
Most circuits Include solid-state
devlces. Test the voltages In these
circuits only with a lo-megaohm or
higher impedance digital multlm6ter.
Never use a test light or analog meter
on chcuits that contain solld-state
devices. Damage to the devices
may result.
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Fuse/Relay Information
- Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box
Front View
c712(To moonroof wire harness)
. : Canadai : Not UsedO : C926 loprion (+B)l
@ : C927 loption (dash lights)]
O : C928 [Option (ACC]I
@ : C929 loption (lc2)l
Rear View
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c421(To main wire harness)
c801CI-o SRS main harness)
c501(To dashboard wire harness)
^ : Not used ('96-'97 models)
c913(To ignition switch)
INTEGRATEDCONTROL UNITCONNECTOR A
c419Oo main wire harness)
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER RELAY
TURN SIGNAUHAZARD RELAY
c423(To main wire harness)
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c422(To main wire harness)
POWERwtNDowRELAY
c551flo lloor wire harness)c439 f96.'97 MODELSand ALL GX MOOELS)(To main wire harness)
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c420(To main wire harness)
6
(To floor wire harness)

Fuse
NumberAmpsPageFuse Name
(RR WIPER
RR WASHER)
i R HiL HIGH BEAM | 10
L H/L HIGH BEAM
| (PAIV RR-L)
i (P/vv RR-R)
(rGN CO|L)
10I (P,^/V AS)
Component or Circuit Protected
Not used
Not used
Rear wiper, Security system (option)
(Vehicles pre-wired for accessory security system)
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| 1 10-12i Right headlight, DRL control unit (Canada)
Lett headlight, DRL control unit (Canada)
I ro-rsSecurity system (option)
| 120-2 | Left rear window motor
Right rear window motor
lgnition coil ('98-'00 models except GX)
| 120-1 | Front passenger's window motor
i (PiW DH)| 20 1 12O I Driver's window motor
TURN LIGHTSHazard warning switch
FUEL PUMP
(SRS UNIT)
PGM-FI main relav, SRS unit
(cRUrsE CoNTROL)
/KtrVt trSS\
Stereo radio tuner ('96-'98 USA: LX, EX, and HX),
Cruise control main switch, Keyless door lock
control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless entry)
15ALTERNATOR
SP SENSOR
l-a10-4I ELD unit, Gauge assembly, TCM (96-'98 CW, PGM-FI
16I RR DEF RELAY7.510-8I Rear window defogger ('96-'98 models), ABS control
I unit. Power mirror switch ('99-'00 models except GX)
i-HEATER r/C
I RELAY
Power mirrors ('96-98 models and all GX models),
Air delivery, Blower controls, AilC compressor
controls, Fans
I (RUNNING LIGHT
I RELAY)
1 7.5 1
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I DRL control unit (Canada)
i BACK-UP LTGHTSi Back-up lights
(RUNNING LIGHT)DRL control unit (Canada)
I R H/L LOW BEAM'10 l11o-12Right headlight
I L H/L LOW BEAM | 101110-12 | Left headlight
(cont'd)
(SRS)SRS unit
6-1

- Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box (cont'd)
Fuse/Relay I nformation
Fuse
NumberFuse NameAmps
(P/W RELAY)
(S/R RELAY)
FR WIPER
FR WASHER
LO
Page
10-7 |
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Component or Clrcuit Protected
i Power window relay, Moonrool
Front wioer/washer
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
ACC SOCKET
10-7Accessory power socket
I RAD|O CLOCK
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1O-7 |
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Stereo radio tuner ('96198 models), Audio unit ('99100
model)
Not used
i 7.5i 114 iDash & console lights
I srnnrensrorunl | 7.slzl , zt -t , ! eCU-n main retay, PCM/ECM, Integrated controt unit
I ot 21-2 t
I LICENSE LIGHTS I 7.5
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Parking lights, License plate lights, Tail lights| 1oo-1 |
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| (f NTERLOCK UNIT) | 7.5 | 10-12 I Interlock system
* = '98 models
6-2

- Under-hood ABS Fuse/Relay Box
Fuse
Number
(To underhood ABS fuse/relay box w re harness)
ABS pump motor
| 10-14 I ABS control unit
i ABS control unit
component or circuit ProiectedFuse Name
PUMP MOTOR
I ABS +B
ABS PUMPMOTOR RELAY(To main wire harness)
(To rnain wlre harness)
I!,ITR CHECK
6.3

Fuse/Relay Information lcont'd)
- Under-hood Fuse/Relay Box
Front View
T'102(To engine wire harness)
LO
T1Oo starter cables)
*: Not Used
Rear View
c353To main wire harness
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Fuse
NumberFuse NameAmpsPage
BATTERY
Component or Circult Protected
Power distribution
lgnition switch
INTERIOR LIGHT | 7.5 | 10-10 | DLC, Ceiling light, Trunk light
FI E/M15 i(20 GX) i
i PGM-FI main relay, Fuel injection relay (GX)
Not used
POWER WINDOW| 10-10 | Power window relay
BACK UPStereo radio iuner ('9G'98 mod€ls), Audio unit ('99100
models), Heater control panel, PCM/ECM, TCM (9e'98
cvr)
HEADLIGHT
REAR DEFROSTER I
DOOR LOCK UNIT,
ROOF
i 10-12i Headlights
Not used
Rear window defogger relay
Power door lock control unit (all except '99-'00 models
with keyless), Keyless door lock control unit ('99-'00
models with keyless), Moonroof
i HORN, SrOP Lri 10-13i Horn relay, Brake switch
HAZARDHazard warning switch
OPTIONI 10-13I Security system (option)
i HEATER MOTOR Ii 10-1 i Blower motor relay
(CONDENSER FAN)
COOLING FANl1o-1
Condenser Jan relay, A'lC compressor clutch relay
Radiator tan relay
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