1999 HONDA CIVIC 23-

Starting System
Component Location lndex
GNIT ONSW TCH
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&T GEARPOSITION SWITCH(Cosed n posilion N or E)
ELKMHT
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tl81X,4{HT BLKIWHT
STARTERCUT FELAY
STAPTER(Permaneit nragnel type)
N0 4l (80A) N0 42 (40A)
UNDEF.HOOO FUSEiFELAY BOX
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-Starter Test
NOTE; The air temoerature must be between 59 and
100'F (15 and 38"C) before testing.
Recommended Procedure:
. Use a staner system tester.
. Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
. Test and troubleshoot as described,
Alternate Procedurg:
. Use the following equipment:- Ammeter, 0 - 400 A
- Voltmeter, 0 - 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
- Tachometer, 0 - 1,200 rpm
. Hook up a voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NEGATIVETERMINAL
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair. reset
the ECM/PCM to clear any codes (see section l1)
Check the Start€r Engagemont:
1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box,
2. Turn the ignition switch to START (llll with the shift
lever in E or E position (rVT) or with the clutch pedal
depressed {M/T). The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to
step 3.
. lf itcranksthe engineerraticallyortooslowly, go
to "Check for Wear and Damage" on the next
page.
Check the battery. battery positive cable, ground,
starter cut relay, and the wire connections for loose-
ness and corrosion, Test again.
lf the starter still does not crank the engine, go to
step 4,
Unplug the connector (BLK,/WHT wire and solenoid
terminal) from the starter,
Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive (+)
terminal to the solenoid terminal.
The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter still does not crank the engine,
remove it, and diagnose its internal problem
. lf the startercranksthe engine, goto step 6.
Check the ignition switch (see page 23-891.
Check the starter cut relay and clutch interlock switch
(see page 23-86,87).
Check the A/f gear position switch (see page 23-154).
Check for an open in the wire between the ignition
switch and starter.
7.
(cont'd)
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9.

JArmature Inspection and Test
1.Inspect the armature for wear or damage due to con-
tact with the permanent magnet or field winding.
. lf there is wear or damage. replace the armature.
Inspect for damage.
2. Check commutator surface and diameter.
. lf the surface is dirty or burnt. resurface with emery
cloth or a lathe within the following specifications,
or recondition with #500 or #600 sandpaper.
. lf commutator diameter is below the service limit,
replace the armature.
Commutator Diameter
Standard {NEW)Service Limit
28.0 - 28.1 mm
(1.102 - 1.106 in)
27.5 mm
(1.083 in)
VERNIER CALIPEB
3. Measure the commutator runout.
. lf the commutator runout is within the service
limit, check the commutator for carbon dust or
brass chips betlveen the segments.
. lf the commutator runout is not within the ser-
vice limit, replace the armature.
Commutator Runout
Standard (NEW)Service Limit
0 - 0.02 mm(0 - 0.0008 in)
u-u!r mm
(0.002 in)
COMMUTATOR
(cont'd)
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Starting System
Armature Inspection and Test (cont'dl
4. Check tor mica depth. lf necessary, undercut mica
with a hacksaw blade to achieve proper depth. l{ ser-
vice limit cannot be maintained, replace the armature.
MICA D€PTH
Commutator Mica D€pth
5. Check for continuity between the segments of the
commutator. lf an open circuit exists between any
segments, replace the armature.
NOT GOOD
Standard (NEW)Service Limit
0.4 - 0.5 mm
(0.016 - 0.02 in)
0.15 mm
(0.006 in)
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corL coFECOMMUTATOR
6. Place the armature on an armature tester. Hold a
hacksaw blade on the armature core.
ARMATURE TESTER
. lf the blade is attracted to the core or vibrates
while the core is turned, the armature is shorted.
Replace the armature.
7. Check with an ohmmeter that no continuity exists
between the commutator and armature coil core,
and between the commutator and armature shaft. lf
there is continuity, replace the armature.
ARMATURE

Starting System
Starter Replacement
1.Make 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.
Disconnect the starter cable from the B terminal on
the solenoid, then disconnect the BLK trHT wire
from the S terminal.
MOUNTING BOLT44 N.m l/t.s kgf.m. 32 lbf.ft)
S TERMINAL
MOUNTING BOLT6,1 N.m {4.5 kstm.32lbtftl
MOUNTING NUT9 N,m {0.9 kgl.m,6.s lbtftl
B TERMINAL
4. Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then
remove the starter.
lnstall in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When installing the staner cable, make sure
that the crimped side ofthe ring terminal is facing out.
TERMINAL
Connect the battery positive cable and negative cable
to the battery.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets ('99 - 00 models).
7.
Crimped side of ring
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Starter Reassembly
'1. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then
position the brush about halfway out of its holder.
and release the spring to hold it there.
Install the armature in the housing. Next, pry back
each brush spring again, and push the brush down
until it seats against the commutator, then release
the spring against the end of the brush.
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3. Install the end cover on the brush holder.
ERUSH HOLDER

-Performance Test
NOTE: Before staning the following checks. disconnect
the wire from terminal M. and make a connection as
described below using as heavy a wire as possible (prefer-
ably equivalent to the wire used for the car).
Pull-in CoilTest:
Connect the battery as shown, lf the staner pinion pops
out. it is working proPerly.
CAUTION: Do not leavo tho batterv connost€d for more
than 10 seconds.
Hold-in Coil Test:
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal' lf the pinion
does not retract, the hold-in coil is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not loavc lhe battsry connected for mot6
than 10 ssconds.
Retracting Tosi:
Disconnect the battery also from the body. lf the pinion
retracts immediately, it is working properly.
GAUTION: Do not loave the baftery conn€ctod tor more
than 10 seconds.
Startor No-load Tost:
Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
Connect the starter to the battery as described in
the diagram below, and confirm that the motor
starts and keeps rotating.
1.
3, lf the electric current and motor speed
specifications when the battery voltage is
the starter is working ProPerly.
Specifications:
80 A or less (Electric current),2,600 rpm or more
(Motor-speed)
meet the
at 11.5 V,
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lgnition System
Component Location Index
IGNITION TIMING CONTROL SYSTEM
. Troubleshooting, section 11
. ldle speed Inspection/Adjustment. section 11
. Inspection and Setting, page 23-105
SERVICE CHECK CONNECTOR {2P}Iwiie colors: 8RN and BLKI
TEST TACI{OMETER CONNECTOB
IGNITION WIRESlnspection and Test, page 23-110
PLUGSInspection, page 23 1 11
Replacement, page 23'106Overhaul, page 23-107lgnition Coil Test, page 23'110lgnition Control Module llCM)Input Test, page 23-109
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lgnition System
-Circuit Diagram: '96 - 97 models
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UNDER HOOD FUSE/ RELAY 8OX
BLh TEL YEL GBN
BLKlYEL
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BLK/YEL YELIGFN
IGN]TIONCOL
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TDC]CKP]CYP SENSoR
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IGNITION CONIROLMODULE (CM)
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