1999 HONDA CIVIC ect

Controller Input test
NOTEr The control unit is built into the dash lights bright-
ness controller.
'1. Carefully pry the controller out of the dashboard.
2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the controller'
3. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are
all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input
tests at the connector.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the controller
must be faulty; replace it
Cavity
Wire side of
lemale termlnals
Test condition Test Desited resultsPossible cause if rgsult is not obtainGd
1RE D/B LK
Combination light
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.30 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash Iuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
2BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
RED
Combination light
switch ON
Connect to ground:
Dash Iights should come on full
bright.
. An open in the wire
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Ceiling Light Test
1. Turn the light switch OFF
2. Pry off the lens.
3. Remove the two mounting nuts (or a bolt) from the
housing, then remove the housing.
4. Disconnect the connector{s) from the housing.
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
With moonroof:
3P CONNECTOR
rermrnal
Position \
12or2'
3or3'
OFFo-/a\-o\7
MIDDLEo-,.\--o\:/
ONo---o\:/
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Without moonroot:
Coupe/Hatchback:
BULB (5 WI
/
2'
4
1
3

Interior Lights
Spotlights Test
1. Turn the spotlight switch OFF.
2. Pry off the lens.
3. Remove the two screws and the housing.
4. Disconnect the 1P connector from the housing.
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
t*'*-__\234
OFFo-{e,
//:\
--o
--o\:,/
ONo--*i@
/a\
-_o
--o\:.,/
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Trunk Light Test
1. Open the trunk light cover from the housing.
2. Pry out the light assembly.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector from the housing,
4. Make sure that the bulb is OK. Check for continuitybetween the No. 1 (+) and No.2 (-) terminals.
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*1 3.4 W: USA, Canada-oroduced5 W: Japan-produced

Stereo Sound System
Component Location Index
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions. and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
'96 - 98 models
AUDIO UNIT(STEFEO RADIO TUNERIBeplacement, page 23 189Terminals, page 23-190
ANTENNA MASTReplacement, page 23 193
RIGHT TWEETERReplacement, Page 23 191
LEFT TWEETERReplacement, Page 23 191
ANTENNA LEAD
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
Replacement, Page 23'191
SUB
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERReplacement, page 23'191
ANTENNALEAD
CASSETTE PLAYER
Replacement, Page 23-189REAR SPEAKERSReplacement, page 23- 19'l
(cont'd)
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Stereo Sound System
Component Location Index {cont'd)
SRS components are located ln this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and orocedures in the sRSsection (24) before perlorming repairs or service.
'99 - 00 models
AUDIO UNITFeplacement, page 23-189Terminals, page 23-190
ANTENNA MAST (Coupe/Hatchbeck)Replacement, page 23,193RIGHT TWEETERReplacement, p6ge 23-191
LEFT TWEETERReplacement, page 23-191
ANTENNA LEAD
LEFT FRONTReplacement, page 23-191
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERReplacernent, page 23-191
WINDOW ANTENNA {SedanlWire Test, page 23 192Wire Repair, page 23-192
SUB
I.TAO
REAR SPEAKERSReplacemont, page 23-191
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Removal
Stereo Radio Tuner ('96 - 98 modelsl:
3.
1.
2.
Remove the center dashboard lower cover (see sec-
tion 20).
Remove the two mounting bolts, and pullthe stereo
radao tuner out.
Disconnect the 16P connectors, sub antenna lead
and DIN cord (with cassette playerl, then remove
the stereo radio tuner.
16P CONNECTORS
1.
2.
Cassette Player ('96 - 98 modelsl:
Remove the front console panel (see section 20).
Remove the DIN cord from the stereo radio tuner.
Remove the four mounting bolts, then remove the
cassette player.
Stereo Radio/Cassette Player ('99 - 00 modelsl:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's oreset buttons.
Remove the center panel (see section 20).
Remove the four mounting screws, and disconnect
the 20P connector and antenna lead, then remove
the stereo radio/cassette player.
2.
3.
MOUNTING BOLTS
scREws
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station Presets.
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Speaker Replacement
Front speaker:
1. Remove the speaker cover.
2. Remove the three screws from the speaker.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector, and remove the door
speaker.
Tweeter:
1. Remove the door panel (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the tweeter.
3. Remove the mirror garnish.
4, Remove the two screws, then remove the wveeter.
FRONT SPEAKER
TWEETER(}-
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Rear speaker:
1. Remove the rear side shelf or rear shelf (see section
20t.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the speaker.
3. Remove the four screws, then remove the speaker.
Hatchback:
Coupe/Sedan:
2P CONNECTOF
2P CONNECTOR
REAR

Stereo Sound System
Window Antenna Wire Test
1. Wrap aluminum foil around the tip of the tester
probe as shown.
Touch one tester orobe to the window antenna ter-
minal near, and move the other tester probe along
the antenna wires to check that continuity exists.
WINDOW ANTENNA
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OPEN
Window Antenna Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section with
fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the window antenna wire with cellophane tape.
CELLOPHANETAPE
Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver
conductive paint extending about 1/8" on both
sides of the break, Allow 30 minutes to dry.
NOTE| Thoroughly mix the paint betore use.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it
dry three hours before removing the tape.