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Fuel Gauge
Gauge Test
NOTE: Refer to page 23-123 for the fuel gauge system
circuit.
1. Check the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box before testing.
2. Remove the rear seat (see section 20).
Remove the protective cover and access panel from
the tloor.
With the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the 3p con-nector from the fuel gauge sending unit.
3.
4.
5.
PROTECTIVECOVER
Connect the voltmeter positive probe to the
YEL/WHT terminal and the negative probe to the
BLK/WHT terminal, then turn the ignition switch ON(ll). The.e should be between 5 and 8 V.
a lf the voltage is as specified, go to step 6.a lI the voltage is not as specified, check for- an open in the YEL/WHT, BLU/WHT or
BLK/WHT wire.- poor ground (G501, G502).
3P CONNECTOR
View from wire side
6.Turn the ignition switch OFF. Attach a jumper wire
between the BLKMHT and YEL/WHT terminals,
then turn the ignition switch ON {1.,.
Check that the pointer of the fuel gauge starls mov-
ing toward the "F" mark.
CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch OFF before the
pointer reaches "F" on the gauge dial, Failure to do
so may damage the tuel gauge.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is a bobbin (cross-coil) type
gauge, hence the fuel level is continuously indicat-
ed even when the ignition switch is OFF, and thepointer moves more slowlv than that ol a bimetal
rype gauge.
a lf the pointer ol the fuel gauge does not move at
all, replace the gauge.
a It the gauge is OK, inspect the fuel gauge send-
ing unit.

Fuel Gauge
Sending Unit Test/Replacement
@oo not smoke while working on tha fu6l
system. Keep open llames away trom youl work alea.
1. Remove the rear seat {see section 2O}.
2. Remove the protective cover and access panel trom
the floor.
3. With the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the 3P con-
nector from the fuel gauge sending unit.
4. Remove the fuel gauge sending unit.
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Float PositionE1t2F
Resistance (Ol105 - 1 1025.5 39.525
5. lreasure the resistance between the A and B termi-
nals at E (empty), l/2(half full) andF{full} bymov-
ing the tloat.
6. Check the change in resistance by moving the float
uo and down.
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1.lf unable to obtain the above readings or if resistance
does not change, replace the fuel gauge sending unit.
NOTE: Use new O-rings or packings when reassem-
bling. For details, refer to section 1 1.

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Seat Belt Reminder
SystemLow Fuel lndicator
Indicator Light Test
NOTE: Refer to page 23-123 for the wiring description of
the low fuel indicator circuit.
1. Park car on level ground.
@ oo not smoke whilc wolking on the
fuel system. Keep open tlames away from your work
area. Drain fuel only into an approved container.
2. Drain fuel into an approved container. Then install
the drain bolt with a new washer.
3. Add lessthan 8.2 t l2.2U.S.Gal, 1.8 lmp.Gal)of fuel
and turn the ignition switch ON {ll). The low fuel in-
dicator light should come on within lour minutes.
. lf the light does not come on. remove the access
panel and disconnect the 3P connector from the
fuel gauge sending unit. Connect the A (BLV
WHT) terminal to the C (BLU,/WHT) terminal with
a jumper wire.
- lf the Iight comes on, the problem is either the
sending unit or its ground.- lf the light does not come on, the problem is
an open in the BLU/WHT wire to the gauge as-
sembly, no power to the gauge, or a blown
bulb.
a lf the light comes on, add approx.4 ! (1.1
U.S.Gal. O.9 lmp.Gal) of fuel, the light should go
off within four minutes.
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SeatSwitchTestBelt
1.Slide the driver's seat to the middle position. then
disconnect the 2P connector from the back of the
seat.
Check tor continuity between the A and B terminals
in each condition according to the table.
NOTE: Refer to page 23-156 for the seat belt
reminder input test,
3. lf necessary, replace the seat belt switch.
Terminal
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BUCKLED
ANCHOR3P CONNECTOR
23-133

Headlight
Adjustment
Befole adiusting the headlights:
a Park the car on level ground.
a Make sure the fuel tank is full.
The driver or someone who weighs the same should
sit in the driver's seat.
Load the trunk with the items you usually carry (if you
usually pull a trailer, attach jt to the car).
Push down on the front and rear bumpers several
times to make sure the car is sitting normally.
When installing a new headlight assembly, tighten the
four mounting bolts so that the indicator in the verti-
cal gauge comes to the "O" mark.
HORIZONTAL ANGLEGAUGE
HORIZONTALADJUSTER
'1. Open the hood.
2. Check that both the horizontal and vertical gauge
rcad "O" .
a lf the gauges tead "O", check headlight aiming
with the aiming charts on page 23-171. (lf aiming
isn't correct. refer to the frame repair chart in
section 20).
a lf one or both gauges don't read "O", go to step
23-170
3. Turn the low beams on. lf necessary, align the verti-
cal indicator with its "O" mark by turning the verti-
cal adjuster with a Phillips screwdriver, and check
aiming with the chan on page 23-171.
lf necessary, align the horizontal indicator with its"O" mark by turning the horizontal adjuster with a
Phillips screwdriver, and check aiming with the
chart on page 23-171.
5.Recheck that the vertical indicator bubble is aligned
with "0" t 1.
lf necessary, adjust as described in step 3.
Turn the high beams on and check aiming with the
charts on page 23-171.

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Contents
How to Use This l\.4anual 1Circuit Schematics (see Circuit Index)Fuse/Relaylnformation 6ComponentLocation Photographs 201
Connector Cavity Numbers 202Connectorldentification 203
Ground-to-Components Index 6-6Wire Harness Routing 203Circuit ldentification lor ln-Line and Fuse Box Connectors
Circuit Index
Air conditionerAir delivery 61Blower controls 60Compressor controls 62Fans 63Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 44A/T gear position indicator 89Automatic transmission controls'98199 models 39'00 models 39-4Back-up lightsHatchback 110Sedan 110- 1Brake system indicator light
USA 71Canada 71-1Brake lightsHatchback 110-6Sedan 110-7Cargo area light (Hatchback) 114-3Ceiling light 114-2Charging system 22Cigarette lighter 155
Clock 154Condenser fan 63Console lights 114Cruise control 34Dash lights 1 14Daytime running lights 110-8Door open indicator 114-2Engine coolant temperature gauge 81Engine oil pressure indicator light 72Fog lights 110-14Front parking lights 110-11Front side marker lights 110-11Fuel gauge 81Fuse/relay boxUnder-dash 6Under-hood 6-3Under-hood ABS 6-5Gauges 81Glove box light 114Ground distribution 14Ground-to-Componentsindex 6-6Hatch open indicator '114-3
Hatch opener '134
Hazard warning lightsHatchback 'l l0-2Sedan 110-4Headlights 1'10-8Headlight switch 100HeaterAir delivery 61Blower controls 60Fanswith A,/C 63without A,/C 63-2Horns 40lgnilion key reminder 73lgnition system 20
204
lmmobilizer system ('00 model) 132lndicators 80Integrated control unit 70Interlock system'98199 models 138'00 models 138-1License plate lightsHatchback 110-12Sedan 110-13Lights-on reminder 73Low fuel indicator light 74l\,4aintenance reminder light 83l\iloonroof 122Odometer 81-1Power antenna 151Power distributionBattery to ignilion switch, fuses, and relays
Fuses to relays and components 10-2Power door locksHatchback '130
Sedan 130-2Power mirrorsHatchback 141Sedan 141-1Power windowsHatchback 120Sedan 120-2Programmed fuel injection system (PGM-Fl)'98199 models 23'00 models 24Radiator fanwith tuC 63without A,/C 63-2Rear parking lightsHatchback 110-12Sedan 110- 13Rear window defogger 64Seat belt reminder 73Security system 133Speedometer Il-1Spotlights 114-2Starting syslemAutomalictransmission 21l\.4anualtransmission 21-1Stereo sound system 150Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 47Tachometer 81- 1TaillightsHatchback 110-12Sedan 110-13Trailer lighting conneclor 118Trunk lid open indicator 114-3Trunk light (Sedan) 114-3Turn signal lightsHatchback 110-2Sedan 110-4Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) 33Wiper/washerFront 91Rear 92
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How To Use This Manual
The next few pages describe how this manual is organized. They also
exolain what kind of information the manual contains, what that
information means, and how to use it to troubleshoot electrical problems.
Circuit schemalics break the entire electrical system into individual
syslems, like the Low Fuel Indicator Light on the next page.
Only electrical components that work together are shown together,
so you won't be distracted by unrelated wires.
Explanations of the abbreviations and symbols used in the schematics
begin on page E. You'll need to know what they mean before you can use
a schematic effectively.

How To Use This Manual
Circuit Schematics
Each schematic reoresents one circuit.
A circuit's wires and components are
arranged to show current flow, from
power at the top of the page, to ground,
at the bottom.
Other circuits may share power or ground
terminals or wiring with the circuit shown.
A wire that connects one circuit to
another, lor example, is cut short and has
an arrowhead at the end of it pointing in
the direction of current flow. Next to the
arrowhead is the name ol the circuit or
component which shares that wiring. To
quickly check shared wiring, check the
operation of a component it serves. lf that
component works, you know the shared
wiring is OK.
All connectors are numbered (C709,
C416, etc.). Below each connector
number (except those for components)
is the number of a ohoto in the back
of the book showing the connector's
location on the car. Connector cavities
are also numbered. The numbering
sequence begins at the top left corner
of the connector as seen from eilher of
the viewpoints shown on page E.
Disregard any numbers molded into the
connector housing.
Wires are identif ied by the abbreviated
names of their colors; the second color is
the color of the stripe. Wires are also
identif ied by their location in a connector.
The number "2" next to the male and
female wire terminals at C416, for
example, means those terminals join in
cavity 2 of connector C41 6.
A complete description of schematic
symbols begins on page @.
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Arowhead meanswire connects toanother ciacuit;it points in directionof current tlow.
"OK" note tellsYou how tocheck sharedwiring.
"HOT" label tells you whenthe ignition switch suppliesDower lo the fuse. \\
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Broken wi.e means I
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elsewhere as directed Ioy ttt" not" n"n to [. u.* f
Ground ---{
Arrow with note meansother circuits connect here.
Distribution,page 10-3.
See lndicators
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Number ot photoin back ot bookshowing componentlocation on car.FUELGAUGESENDINGUNIT
See GroundDistribution.page 14'4.
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This samDle Ground Distribution schematic shows all of the components thal share two
ground points.
LEFT RIGHT RIGHTREAR REAR REARLEFT LEFT TURN RTGHT TURN RIGHT SIDEBRAKE LIGHTS/ BACK-UP SIGNAL BACK-UP SIGNAL BRAKE LIGHTS/ MARKER
TAILLTGHTS LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT TAILLIGHTS LIGHT
Page110-7 Page110-8 Page110-5 Page110-8 Page110'5 Page110-7 Page110-7
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POWERANTENNAMOTORPage 151
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