1998 HONDA CIVIC IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Switch Test
lMake sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons ('99 - 00 models).
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait at least three minutes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector (see sec-
tion 24).
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
section 20).
Disconnect the cable reel sub-harness 3P connector
from the main wire harness.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
MAIN WIREHARNESS3P CONNECTOR
SUB-HABNESS3P CONNECTOR
REEL
6.
Terminalside olmale terminals
Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of
the cable reel sub-harness and body ground with
the horn switch pressed.
alf there is continuity, the horn switch is OK.
lf there is no continuity, go to step 6l-
-\
1.
8.
10.
'I 1.
9.
Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see section
24), then disconnect the horn connector from the
steering wheel.
Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of
the cable reel sub-harness 3P connector and horn
positive terminal.
lf there is no continuity, replace the cable reel
(see section 24).
lf there is continuity, repair or replace the horn
swtlcn,
lf all tests prove OK, reinstall the driver's airbag
assembly (see section 24), and reconnect the cable
reel sub-harness connector.
Reconnect the driver's airbag connector, and rein-
stall the access panel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative
termtnar.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper
system operation:
12.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indica-
tor light should come on for about six seconds
and then go off.
Make sure both horn buttons work.
13. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets ('99 - 00 models).
HORN CONNECTOR
23-199

Circuit Diagram
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY 8OXIGNITIONSWITCH
WHT/8LI( +WHT
Brake systsm light
passenger's airbag
l----ltlI DUMMY II BESISTOR I
tll
tl
la rl
MEMORY ERASESIGNAT IMES)CONNECTOR I2P)
GRY{GRN)
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BRN BRN
tl.-l- .-r-\./ \./
ECM/PCM SERVICECHECKCONNECTOR
ILT 8LU
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t'7
DATA LINKCONNECTOR{DLC) {r6P)
GRY GRY(GRN) IGNN)
V:
G801
Teminalside oi thal€ terminals
24-6
4''
SRS UNIT TERMINALSG40tG402
SBS INDICATOR CIRCUIT{ln the gauge assembly)
PGM_FI
DRIVER'SAIRBAGINFLATOR
10 14 r 13 6 7(VAl 3{VBlSRS UNIT16 17 t5 9 18 8

Precautions/ Procedures
)General Precautions
r Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it Do
not install any part that shows signs of being dropped
or improperly handled' such as dents, cracks or defor-
mation:
- Airbags- Cable reel
- SRS unit
-
Use only a digital multimeter to check the system lf
it's not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output ls
1O mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the smallest
value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher
output could damage the airbag circuit or cause acci-
dental deployment and possible injury'
I Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle
When making SRS repairs, use only new pans'
) Except when performing electrical inspections'
always disconnect both the negative cable and posl-
tive cable from the battery, and wait at least three
minutes before beginning work
r Replacement of the combination light and wiper/
washer switches and cruise control switch can be
done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combinalion light and wiper/washer switch replace
ment, see section 23
- Cruise control sevresume switch replacement' see
section 23.
. Whenever the ignition switch is ON {ll), or has been
turned OFF for less than three minutes' be careful not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbag(s) could accidental-
ly deploy and cause damage or injury'
. Whenever the airbag{s) has(have) been activated'
replace the SRS unit.l,
2+7
Airbag Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble the airbag assembly. lt has no
serviceable parts Once an airbag has been operated
(deployed). it cannot be repaired or reused'
For temporary storage of the airbag assembly during ser-
vice. olease observe the following precauttons:
. store the .emoved airbag assemblv with the pad sur-
face uo The driver's (and front passenger's) airbag
connecto''s'-as {have) a built.in short contact (see
page 2a-l 1
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AIRBAG CONNECTORS(With built in shon contact)
. Store the removed airbag assembly on a secure flat
surface away from any high heat source {exceeding
212"FI1OO"CJ and free of any oil' grease, detergent or
water.
CAUTION: lmproper handling or storage can intern'lJy
damage the airbag assembly, making it inoperativo
lf you suspect the airbag assembly has been dam€cd'
inslall a new unit. and relsr lo the Deployment/DisPG'l
olocedules for disposing ol the damaged airbag

Precautions/Procedu res
Steering-related Precautions
Stesring Wheel and Cable Reol Alignment
NOTE: To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead before removing the steering wheel.
Rotate the cable reel clockwise until it stops.
Then rotate it counterclockwise {approximately two and
a half turns) until the arrow mark on the cable reel label
points straight up.
24-12
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St€€rin9 Column Removal
CAUTION:
. Eefore removing thg stggring column. disconnect the
connsstor bqtween the cable r€el and th€ SRS msin
harness.
. lf the stoering column is going to be romoved with-
out dismounting th6 stoering wheel, lock the steer-
ing by turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or
remove the key trom the ignition switch so that the
steering wheel will not turn.
NOTE:
When the airbag and cable reel are disconnected,
don't reconnect the battery cable. lf the battery is
reconnected and the ignition switch is turned ON (ll),
the SRS unit will store this as an open in the driver's
airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator light will come
on.
For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type con-
nector, refer to page 24-'10.
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (only use genuine Honda replacement
parts).
After reassembly, confirm the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle
is correct. lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary,
do so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing
and repositioning the steering wheel.

Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On
CAUTION: Whonever ths ignition switch is ON {ll}, or
has been turned OFF tor less than three minutes. be
careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbagls) could
accidentally deploy .nd caus6 damage or iniuri€s.
Check tho pow€r supply (fuse):
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check whether the otherindicator lights come on (brake system, etc.).
Oo the other indicator liohts como on?
YESNO
Check th6 fuso:Check the No. 25 {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash tuse/relayb"t
ls th6 tu36 OK?
NOYES
Check the bulb:Replace the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse, and check that theSRS indicator light comes on.
Doos the SRS indicator liqhl come on7
I YES No
END
Check tho wire harns b€twecn fus6 and gauge aasambly:Check for an open in the wire harness between luseNo. 25 {7.5 A) and the gauge assembly, and repair. Checkthat the SRS indicator light comes on.
Doo. tho SRS indic.tor light como on?
I yEs No
I
END
Check tho SRS indicator light bulb:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the gauge assembly.3. Check for blown SRS indicator light butb.
ls the SRS indicator light bulb OK?
NOYES
Ch.ck the SnS indicator liglrt circuit:Replace the bulb, and reconnect the gauge assemblyconnectors. Then turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
Ooes th6 SRS indicato. llght come on?
I YEs No
:ND
lAl To page 24-27
24-26
lB'J fo page 24-27
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No. 25 (7.5 Al FUSE

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From page 24-26
(A)
From page 24-26
(B)DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
5P CONNECTOR
It
MAIN WIRE HARNESS2,rP CONNECTOR
DASHAOARD WIREHARNESS 2irPCONNECTOR
c41 1
(cont'd)
24-27
check the sRs indicator light circuit:1. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector
from the gauge assembly.2. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 1 terminal (+) of
the 5P connector and ground.
3. T!rn the ignition switch ON 1ll), and meas!re voltage.
ls there 8.5 V or loss lor six seconds atter the ignition
swilch has been turned ON {lll?
YESNO
Faulty SRS indicator light circuit in the gauge e$embly;
replace the SRS printed circuit boa.d in tho gauge
ass€mblY.
Check the wire harness otthe SRS indicator light circuil {1):'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the main wire harness 24P connector from
the dashboard wire harness.
3. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 5 terminal {+) of
the main wire harness 24P connector and 9round4. Turn the ignition ON (ll), and measure voltage.
ls thore 8.5 V or lcss tor tix second3 .Itor the ignition
switch has b6en turned ON lll)?
YESNO
Short to oower in the BLU wire ol the dashboald wiroharness; rgpaii the ham€ss.
To page 24-28
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From page 24'30(B)
To page 24-33
5P CONNECTOF
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I Btu lYEtWire side of fomale
lUUpeA Wtng terminals
OASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
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Wire side ol femaletetmtnals
SRS MAIN HARNESSlAP CONNECTOR
(D)
To page 24'33
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS5P CONNECTOR
(cont'd)
DASHBOARD WINE HARNESS
Check th. SBS indicatot circuit:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Removo the gauge assembly.
NoTE: Do n;t disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P
connsctor lrom the gauge assembly
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Connect th€ dashboard wire harness 5P connector termi-
nals No. 1 and No.5with a jumperwiro.
Doo3th. SRS indicstor light go offf
Fautty SRS indicltot light citouit in th. grugc a$cmbly;
rcpl.ce the SRS ptint.d cilcuit boaJd in thc gtugs
b€ 1 MO or more.
Ch.ck tor a ihort to glound in th. SRS IndioltoJ light cir'
cuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector
from the gauge assemblY
3. Check resistance between the No. 1 terminal of the dash
board wire harness 5P connector and ground. There should
Ch.ck to. an opon in tho SnS indic.tor light circuh:
1. Ch6ck resistanc€ between the No 6 terminal of the SRS
msin harness 18P connector and No. 'l terminal ot the
dashboard wire harness 5P connector; there should be
Wire side ot female terminals
24-31
or

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From page 24-34(A)
SRS MAIN HARNESS I8P CONNECTOR
(B)
To page 24-36
1)
Wire sidg of lemale terminals
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
5P CONNECTOR
ic)To page 21'31
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
5P CONNECTOR
c508
t of lemale
(cont'd)
24-35
SRS MAIN HARNESS
Chock iho SRS unit:
Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector terminals No'
6 and No. 3 with a jumper wire and backprobe
Doos tho SRS indicator light go off?
Faulw SRS unit or poot co tact at the SRS ftain htmes!
18P connoctor; chack the connagtot.
ll tha connoctor b OK roplaca lho SRS unit'
oid tu3e No. 23 t10 A) blow?
Chcck for e short to ground in th. SRS indicator lighi cir-
cuh:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconneit the dashboard wire harness 5P connector
from the gauge assembly.
3. Check res-ista;ce between the No l terminai ofth€dash-
board wire harness 5P connector and ground There
should be '1 M0 or more.
Short to glound in th. gaugs aslomblY; .6plac' th' gtug'
JUMPEB WIRE
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