Troubleshooting
Compressor (cont'dl
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY4P SOCKET
1
2
43
BLK/YEL
PCM CONNECTOB A I32P)
'97 model:
Wire side of female terminals
PCM/ECM CONNECTOR A {32P}
38 - 00 models:
Wire side of {em6le terminals
* How to use the BackDrobe SetsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multi-meter. Using the wire insulation as a guide for the contoured tip ot the backprobe adapter,gently slide the tip into the connector trom the wire side until it comes in contact with the teFminalend o{the wire {see section l1).
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Ch6ck for an open in the wire:1. Disconnect the jumper wire.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3, Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 4 terminal ot the com'pressor clutch relay 4P socketand body ground.
Repair op.n in the wire betweenthe No. l7 fu3e and the compres-sor clutch ielay.
Check for an opon in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF,then reinstall the compressorclutch relay.2. Make sure the A"/C switch isOFF, then turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll).
3. Using a *Backprobe Set (T/N
07SAZ - 001000A), measurethe voltage between the No.17 terminal ol the PCM/ECMconnector A (32P) and bodyground with the PC M/ECMconnectors connected,
Repair open in lhe wire betwoonthe compressor clutch r6lay andthe PCM/ECM.
Check tor loose wires or Doorconnections at the PCM,/ECMconnecto. A {32P1. lf the connec-tions are good, sub3titute aknown-good PCM/ECM, androcheck. lf the symptom/indica-tion goas away, replac€ the origi-nal PCM/ECM.
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12151617'181S222321
BLK/RED
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Troubleshooting
A/G System {cont'd)
From page 22-37
A/C PRESSURE SWITCHCheck th€ A/C pressure switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check lor continuity bgtweenthe No. 1 and No.2 terminalsofthe A,/C pressure switch.
Check for proper Ay'C system pressure.
Roplece tha A/C pr€ssure switch.
Chock lor an opgn in thg wire:1. Feconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector,2. Remove the heater controlpanel (see page 22-46).3. Turn the ignition switch ON llli.4. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 10 terminal of theheater control panel 20P con-nector and body ground.
Repair open in the wir. botwcenthe A/C pres3ur€ switch and theheater control oanel.ls there approx. 5 volts?
Check lor loos6 wiras or pool
connections at the heater controlDanel 20P connoctor and at theA/C pr.ssule switch 2P connsc-tor. lf the connections ere good,
substitute a known-good heatarco trol pangl, end recheck. lf thesymptom/indication goes away,replace the original heater conlrolpanel.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
Wire side ol female terminals
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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI
T6st tho BLK wirei1. Disconnect the 3P connectorfrom the vehicle speed sensor{VSS).2. Connect the test harness
{07LAJ - PT3020A) only to theengine wire harness.3. Connect the FED test harnessclip to the positive probe of anohmmeter,4. Check for continuity betweenthe RED test harness clip andbody ground.
Repair open in the BLK wirebetwGon the vSS .nd G101.
T.st the BLK/YEL wire:1. Connect the WHT test harnessclip to the positive probe of avohmeter, and connect the REDtest harness clip to the negativeprobe.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Rep.ir op.n in th. BLK/YEL wirebetwaen the VSS rnd the und6r-dash fuse/.6lav box.ls there battery voltage?
Test the BLU/WHT wi.s:Connect the GRN test harnessclip to the posilive probe of avoltmeter. and connect the REDtest harness clip to the negativeprobe.
Repair open in the BLU/WHT wirobstweon the VSS and PCM.ls there about 5 V or more?
Troubleshooting
Before testing, inspect the No. 15 (7.5 A) fuse in the underdash fuse/relay box.
TEST HARNESSOTLAJ - PT3O2OA
RED TEST HARNESS
PROTECTIVETAPE
GRN TEST HARNESSCLIP
TEST HARNESSOTLAJ - PT3O2OA
REOCLIPWHT TEST HARNESS CLIP
(To next page)
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HARNESS
TAPE
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Precautions/Procedures
SRS Unit Precautions
Take extra care when painting or doing body work in
the area below the dashboard. Avoid direct exposure
of the SRS unit or wiring to heat guns, welding, or
spraying equipment.
Disconnect the driver's/front passenger's airbag con-
nectors and seat belt tensioner connectors before
working below the dashboard near the SRS unit.
After any degree of frontal body damage, or after a
collision without airbag deployment, inspect the SRS
unit for physical damage. lf it is dented, cracked, or
detormed, reolace it,
Be sure the SRS unit is installed securelv.
Do not disassemble the SRS unit.
Store the SRS unit in a cool {less than about
104"F/40"C) and dry {less than 80o/o humidity. no
moisture) place. Do not spill water or oil on the SRS
unit, and keep it awav from dust.
During installation or replacement, be careful not to
bump (impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area a[ound
the SRS unit, The airbags could accidentally deploy
and cause damage or injury.
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Inspection After Deployment
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed.
replace the SRS unit, and inspect the following:
1. Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, don't
repair, any damaged harnesses
2. Inspect the cable reel for heat damage, lf there is any
damage. replace the cable reel.
3. After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the
ignition switch on. lf the SRS indicator light comes
on for about six seconds and then goes off, the SRS
system is OK. lf the indicator light does not function
properly, go to SRS Troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures
The self-diagnostic function of the SRS system allows it to locate the causes of system problems and to store this informa-
tion in memory, For easier troubleshooting, this data can be retrieved via a data link circuit.
. When you turn the ignition switch ON (ll). the SRS indicator will come on. lf it goes off after six seconds, the system is
normal.
. lf there is 8n abnormality, the system locates and defines the problem. stores this information in memory, and turns
the SRS indicator light on. The data will remain in the memory even when the ignition switch is turned off or if the bat-
terv is disconnected.
. When you connect the SCS service connector to the service check connector (2P), and turn the ignition switch ON (ll),
the SRS indicator light will indicate the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) by the number of blinks.
. After reading and recording the DTC, proceed with the troubleshooting forthis code.
Precsutions
. Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. lf it's not a Honda multimeter. make sure its output is 10 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 accidental airbag deployment and possible injury.
. Whenever the ignition switch isON (ll). or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful nottobumpthe
SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
. Before you remove the SRS main harness, disconnect the airbag and tensioner connectors (see page 24-23).
. Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged (see section 23). lf the battery is dead or low, measuring values won't be
correct.
. Do not touch a tester probe to the terminals in the SRS unit or harness connectors, and do not connect the terminals
with a jumper wire. Use only the backprobe set and the SCS service connector.
For backprobing spring-loaded lock type con nectors, .efet to page 24-22.
Reading the DTC
When the SRS indicator light is on, read the DTC using one of these methods;
A. Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P Data Link Connector {DLC), and follow the tester's prompts. lf the tester
indicates no DTC, DTC 9-1 and DTC 9-2, double-check by jumping the service check connector (2P) and watching the
SRS indicator light (see next page).
HONDA PGM TESTER
DATA LINK CONNECIOR {DLCI {16P)
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Troubleshooting
Erasing the DTC Memory
To erase the DTC{S) from the SRS unit, use a Honda
PGM Tester (see the Honda PGM Tester SRS Vehicle
System Supplement) or the following procedure.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the SCS service connector to the MES con,
nector (2P). Do not use a jumper wire.
MEMORY ERASESIGNAL (MES} CONNECTOR I2PIIGRY, GRYI or IGRN, GRNI
SCS SERVICE CONNECTOR07PAZ - 0010100
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),
4. The SRS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and then goes off. Remove the SCS servjce con
nector from the MES connector {2P) within four sec-
onds after the SRS indicator light went otf.
5. The SRS indicator light comes on again. Reconnect
the SCS service connector to the MES connector(2P) within four seconds after the SRS indicator lioht
comes on,
6. The SRS indicator light goes otf. Remove the SCS
service connector from the MES connector (2P)
within four seconds.
7. The SRS indicator light indicates that the memory is
erased by blinking two times.
L Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten sec
onos.
SRS indicatorliqtfi
MESconnac'lolterminals
OFF
CONNECTED
OISCONNECTEO
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,l sec or less
3.
Troubleshooting Intermittent
Failures
lf there was a malfunction. but it doesn't recur, it will be
stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the
SRS indicator light comes on.
After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows:
1. Read the DTC (see "Reading the DTC").
4.
Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC
Memory").
With the shift lever in neutral, turn the ignition switch
ON (ll), and let the engine idle.
The SRS indicator ljght comes on for about six sec-
onds and then goes off.
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ON
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Shake the wire harness and the connector, take a test
drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering),
and turn the steering wheel fully left and right, and
hold it there for five to ten seconds to find the cause
of the intermittent failure.
lf the problem recurs, the SRS indicator light will
stay on.
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Problem recurs, light stays on.
6. lf you can't duplicate the intermiftent tailure, the sys-
tem is OK at this time.
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON D, orhas been turned OFF for less than three minutes, becareful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags couldaccidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
Ch6ck the power supply (fuse):Turn the ignition switch ON {ll), and check whether the otherindicator lights come on (brake system, e(c.r.
Do the other indicator liglrts com6 on?
Check the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash tuse/relayDOX.
ls the tus€ oK?
NO
Check the bulb:Replace the No.25 (7.5 A) fuse, and check that theSRS indicator light comes on.
Does the SRS indicator liqht come on?
YESNO
END
YES
Check the wire h.rnesi kwe€n fus€.nd gauge .3sembly:Check for an open in the wire harness between fuseNo. 25 (7.5 Al and the gauge assembly, and repair. Checkthat lhe SRS indicato.lighi
Does the SRS indic.tor liqht com6 on?
END
YESNO
Check the SRS indicator light bulb:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the gauge assembly.3. Check lor blown SRS indicator tight bulb.
ls the SRS indicator tight bulb OK?
YESNO
Check the SRS indicator light circuit:Replace the bulb, and reconnect the gauge assemblyconneclors. Then turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Does the SRS indicator light come on?
I YEs No
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Troubleshooting
From page 24-35
Check lhe wire harness otthe SRS indicator light circuit l2l:L Turn the ignitjon switch OFF.2. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3p connector from themain wire harness.3. Connect a voltmeter between the No. I terminal (+) ofthe SRS main harness 3P connector and qround.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure voltaqe.
ls there 8.5 V o. less tor six seconds atter the ignitionswitch has been turned ON
Short to power in th€ BLU wire of the main wiro halno3s;
Check th€ wire hahess of th6 SRS indicator ci.cuit {31:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then the positivecable, and wait three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger,s airbag con-nectors {and disconnect the seat belt tensioner connectors}(see page 24-23).4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18p connector from
5. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable.6. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 6 terminal (+) ofthe SRS main harness 'l8P connector and ground.7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure voltage. Thereshould be 0.5 V or less.
Short to power in the BLU wire oI the SRS main harngas;
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On (cont,dl
'97 modol:
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MAIN WIRE HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
'98 - 00 models:
SRS MAIN HARN€SS3P CONNECTOR
MAIN WIRE HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P COI{NECTOB
FUSE/RELAY BOX
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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