1999 HONDA CIVIC pan

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9. lMeasure the resistance between the No 1 and No. 2
terminals at E {EMPTY), 112 \HALF FULL) and F
(FULL) by moving the lloat.
USA, Canada-produced {Ceramic board type):
Too ot lhe workbench (Bottom of the fuel tank)
ll the resistance readings are beyond the range. replace
the fuel gauge sending unit
Float PositionE1t2F
Resistance (0)105 - 10829.5 - 35.53.5-5
Jaoan-Ploduced (Wire-wound typel:
Float PositionE1/2F
Resistance (O)105 - 11025.5 - 39.5
Low Fuel Indicator Light Test
NOTE: For the low fuel indicator circuit diagram, refer to
the gauge assembly circuit diagram (see page 23'2311.
1. Check the No. 25 (7 5 A) luse in the driver's under
dash fuse/relay box before testing
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3.
4.
Drain the luel into an approved container. Reinstall
the fueltank drain bolt with a new washer.
Add less than 4L (1 1 U.S Gal, 0.9 lmp Gal) of fuel,
and turn the ignition switch ON (ll). The low fuel
indicator light should come on within four minutes'
. lf the light comes on within four minutes, go to
step 8.
. lf the light does not come on within four min-
utes, go to step 5.
Remove the access panel lrom the Iloor'
Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the
fuel tank sending unit 3P connector.
Connect the fuel tank sending unit 3P terminals No'
1 and No. 3 with a jumPer wire
. lf the light comes on, replace the fuel gauge
sending unit (see Page 23 1421
. lf the light does not come on, check for:
- An open in the GRN/YEL wire between the
fuel gauge sending unit and the fuel gauge
- A blown bulb.- A poor ground (G552)
6.
1.
female terminals
8. Add 4L {1.1 U.S. Gal, 0 9 lmp Gal) of fuel The light
should go off within four minutes.
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Taillights
Replacement (Except'99 - 00 Sedanl
NOTE:
. Inspect the gasket; replace it il it is distorted or stays
compressed.
. After installing the taillights, run water over them to
make sure they do not leak.
Outer Taillights ('96 - 00 models, except'99 - 00 Sedan):
1. Open the trunk lid/hatch.
2. Disconnect the 4P or 6P connector trom the outer
taillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
outer taillight.
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Hatchback:
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
BACK-UP LIGHT: 21 W
4P or 6P CONNECTOR
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
BRAKEiTAILLIGHT: 2115 W
BACK-UP LIGHT: 21 W
Inner Taillights (Coupe'96 - 00 models/Sedan'96 - 98
models):
1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the access panel.
2. Disconnect the 4P connector from the inner taillight.
3. Remove the four [three] mounting nuts, then pull
out the inner taillight.
I l: Sedan
Coupei
INNER TAILLIGHT
Sedan:
INNER TAILLIGHT
4P CONNECTOB

Taillights
Replacement ('99 - 00 Sedanl
NOTE:
. Inspect the gasket; replace it if it is distorted or stays
compressed.
. After installing the taillights, run water over them to
make sure they do not leak.
Outer Taillights:
1. Open the trunk lid/hatch.
2. Disconnect the 4P and 2P connector trom the outer
taillight.
3. Remove the four mounting nuts, then pull out the
outer taillight.
TAILLIG}fi
4P CONNECTOR
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2115W
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT: 21 W
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Inner Taillights:
'1. Open the trunk lid, then remove the access panel.
2. Disconnect the 3P and 2P connector from the inner
taillight.
3. Remove the three mounting nuts, then pull out the
inner taillight.
[ ]: Sedan
BRAKE/TAILLIGHT: 2r15 W
BACK.UP LIGHT: 21 W
3P CONNECTOR

Hazard Warning Switch Test
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hazard warn-
ing switch or the center outlet panel when prying the
switch out.
'96 - 98 models:
'1. Pry the hazard warning switch out of the center out-
let panel.
2. Disconnect the 'l0P connector from the hazard warn-
ing switch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table
HAZARDWARNINGlOP CONNECTOR
q-
Check for continuity between the terminals in
switch position according to the table.
Terminal No,4 is not used.
Terminal
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'99 - 00 models:
1. Remove the center panel lsee section 20).
2. Remove the two screws, then remove the switch
from the center Panel
scREwsHAZARDWARNINGswlTcH
CENTER PANEL
.

License Plate Lights
Replacement
'96 - 98 Sedan/Coupe:
L Remove the two screws from the license plate light,
and pull the light out pan ot the way.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector trom the light.
3. Take the lens off, then replace the bulb.
Hatchback/'gg - 00 Sedan:
1. Carefully pry the licence plate light out of the license
plate tnm.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the light.
2P CONNECTOR
2P CONNECTOR
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Interior Lights
Circuit Diagram (With Spotlights)
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UNDEB HOOD FUSEi RELAY BOX
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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
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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

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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