1998 HONDA CIVIC key battery

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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a
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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
a
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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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Keyless Entry Does Not Work ln Any
Mode
NOTE: Before beginning, verify that all the
transmitters are programmed to the vehicle.
1. ls the vehicle equipped with the optional security
system?
Yes - Go to the next steD.
No - Go to step 3.
2. Does lhe keyless entry work correctly when the
security control unit connector is disconnected?
Yes - Faulty security system, go to security
system for f urther lroubleshooting.
No - Go to the next steo.
3. Does the transmitter LED come on when anv of
the buttons are pressed?
Yes - Go to step 6.
No - Go to the next step.
4. 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 trom 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 battery contact tabs are
repositioned, then reinstall the battery
correctly. Then reprogram the transmitter
and retest it. Use the procedure on page
1 30-1 4 for transmitter programming.

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7.
Does the transmitter LED come on when anv of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-14.
Does the system work properly in all modes?
Yes - Finished. The system is OK.
No - Go to the next step.
Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes?
Yes - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-14.
No - Replace the keyless door lock control unit.

Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Ceiling Light Does Not Come On When
The Doors Are Unlocked With The
Transmitter
1 . ls the ceiling light switch in the center position?
Yes - Go to the next steD.
No - Reposition the ceiling light switch and
relesI.
2. Does the ceiling light come on with the ceiling
light switch in the ON position?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Repau the ceiling light circuit.
3. Does the transmitter LED come on when anv of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Check the transmitter battery, then retest.
lf the ceiling light still does not work, go to
the next step.
4. Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes?
Yes - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-14.
No - Go to the next step.
5. With the keyless door lock control unit connector
disconnected, run a jumper wire from terminal 1
to ground.
Does the ceiling light come on?
Yes - Replace the keyless door lock control
un [.
No - Repair the open in the terminal I
(LT GRN/BLK) wire.
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Doors Do Not Unlock Or Lock With
The Transmitter
1 . Do the door's unlock and lock when using the
drivefs door lock switch?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Repair the power door lock system.
2. Does the transmitter LED come on when anv of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Check the transmitter batlery, then retest.
lf the doors still do not unlock or lock with
the transmitter, go to the next step.
3. Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes.
Yes - Replace and program the transmitter,
then retest. Use the procedure on page
1 30-1 4 for transmitter programming.
No - Go to the next steo.
4. Does the voltage at terminal 3 of the keyless
door lock control unit connector change from
battery voltage when the key is not in the
ignition, to less than 1 volt when the key is in
the ignition?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the ignition switch or repair the
damaged terminal 3 (BLU/RED) wire.
5. Does the voltage at terminal 12 of the keyless
door lock control unit connector change from
battery voltage when all the doors are closed, to
less than I volt when any door is opened?
Replace the keyless door lock control unit.
Reoair the ooen in the terminal 12
(LT GRN/RED) wire.

Horn Does Not Sound In The Panic
Mode Or With The Transmitter "Beep"
Feature On
NOTE: The transmitter has a Beep On/Ott toature.
Refer to page 130-14 for how lo turn the be€p on or
off.
1. Does the horn sound whon the HORN button is
oressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Repair the horn circuit.
2. Does the transmitter LED come on when any of
the buttons are Dressed?
Yes - Go to the next steP.
No - Check the transmitter battery, then retest.
lf the beep feature still does not work, go
to the next steo.
3. Recheck with a known good transmitter
reprogrammed to the vehicle. Does the system
work properly in all modes?
Yes - Replace and program the transmitter,
then retest. Use the procadure on pag€
1 30-1 4 for transmitter programming.
No - Go to the neLt siep.
4. With the keyless door lock control unit connector
disconnected, run a iumper wire from terminal
15 to ground.
Does the horn sound?
Yes - Replace the keyless door lock control unit.
No - Repair the open in th€ terminal 15 (GRY)
wire.
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Horn Does Not Stop Sounding
1. ls the vehicle equipped with the optional security
system?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Go to steD 3.
Does the horn stop sounding when the security
control unit connoctor is disconnected?
Yes - Replace the sEcurity control unit.
No - Go to the nsxt step.
Does the horn stop sounding when the keyless
door lock control unit connector is disconnected?
Yes - Replace the keyless door lock control unit.
No - ReDair the horn circuit.

How the Circuit Works
Arming the Security System
The security system can be armed:
r By pressing the remote control LOCK button
(if equipped)
. 20 seconds atter closing all doors (C)UDX only)
Arming with the Transmitter
The security system can be armed by removing the
ignition key from the ignition switch, closing all
doors and the trunk, and pressing the LOCK button
on the transmitter. When you arm the system in this
way, the remote control LED comes on, the status
LED flashes once per second, the parking lights
flash once. the doors lock. and the horn sounds
once if the beeo sound mode is on.
Passive Arming (CX and Dx only)
When you turn the ignition to OFF, remove the
ignition key from the ignition switch, and close all
the doors and the trunk; the system will
automatically arm itself 20 seconds after the trunk
or last door is closed. When you arm the system
this way, the status LED tlashes 4 times per second
during the exit delay time, and once per second
after the system is armed; the parking lights will
flash once to confirm that the system is armed.
Triggering the Alarm
Atter you've armed the system, it will trigger the
alarm if any door or the trunldhatch is opened. lf the
battery is disconnected when the system is armed or
in the alarm mode, reconnecting it will immediately
trigger the alarm. When the alarm is triggered, the
following will occur for 30 seconds:
. the horn sounds
o the parking lights flash once per second
. the status LED flashes hvice oer second
. the starter is disabled
After 30 seconds, the alarm will stop and the
system will rearm. Pressing the transmitter
UNLOCK button will disarm the svstem.
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Disarming the System without the Remote
Transmitter (HX, LX, and EX)
You can disarm the system by turning the ignition
switch to ON (ll) and pressing the disarm/valet
switch on the right side ol the stereo tuner face. The
disarm switch will also disarm the svstem after the
system has been triggered.
Disarming the System with the Remote
Transmitter (Hx, Lx, Ex, DX-V, and Si)
Pressing the transmitter UNLOCK button will disarm
the system. The parking lights llash t\ivice if the
alarm has not been tnggered. The parking lights
flash three times if the alarm has been triggered.
The driver's door will unlock. lf you press the unlock
button twice, it will unlock all doors. lf a door is not
opened within 30 seconds, the system will lock all
doors and rearm.
Disarming the System (CX and DX only)
lf the system arms itself, there is a 20 second delay
after you open a door before the alarm will trigger.
To disarm the system in this mode, simply turn the
ignition switch to the ON position
ldentitying Tripped Sensors
The system identifies which sensor trips the alarm
by flashing the status LED. To display the trip
sensor flash code, press the disarm/valet switch 3
times within 5 seconds after the system has been
disarmed. The status sensor will blink according to
the followino codes:
SensorsNumber of Flashes
Door
TrunldHatch
System Switches
1 blink, pause, repeat
2 blinks, pause, repeat
3 blinks, pause, repeat
For further operating instructions, see the security
syslem owner's manual.
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Ir
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
a
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.
8.

Security System Does Not Arm
(HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si)
1. With all the doors closed, do the doors lock
when you press the transmitter LOCK button?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Go to Doors Do Not Lock With The
Transmitter, on page 130-11 ('96-98
models) or 1 30-18 ('99 models).
Check the trunk open indicator in the gauge
assembly. With the ignition switch in the ON (ll)
position, does the trunk open indicator come on
even with the trunk closed?
Yes - Faulty trunk latch switch or shod in
BLU/BLK wire.
No - Go to the next steo.
Does the voltage at terminal 2 of the security
control unit connector change from
approximately 5 volts with all doors closed, to
less than 1 volt when any door is opened?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Repair the damaged terminal 2
(LT GRN/RED) wire.
Does the voltage at terminal 3 of the security
control unit connector change from battery
voltage with the trunk closed, to less than 1 volt
when the trunk is ooened?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Repair the damaged terminal 3
{BLU/BLK) wire.
Does the voltage at terminal 15 of the security
control unit connector change from battery
voltage the key is not in the ignition, to less than
1 volt when the key is in the ignition?
5.
o.
Yes - Go to the-next step.
No - Repair the damaged terminal 15
(BLU/RED) wire.
ls ihere approximately 5 volts at terminal 22 of
the security control unit connector?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the security control unit.
7. ls there approximately 5 volts at terminal 12
('96-'98 models) or 14 ('99 models) of the
keyless receiver unit ('96-98 models) or the
keyless door lock control unit ('99 models)?'96198 modelsi
Yes - Replace the radio ('96-'98 models) or the
keyless door lock control unit ('99
models).
No - Repair the damaged WHT/BLK ('96-'98
models) or BLU/YEL ('99 models) wire
between the security control unit and the
radio ('96-98 models) or the keyless door
lock control unit ('99 models).
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