1999 HONDA CIVIC ac system

Charging System
Rectifier Removal (cont'd)
Separate the rear housing from the stator/rectifier
assembly by removing the four screws and the ter-minal nut.
TERMINAL NUT
Unsolder the rectifier from the stator leads,. To avoid damaging the diodes with heat, pinch
the stator leads between pliers to carry heat off,and apply the soldering iron only long enough toseparate the leads from the rectifier.. Use a 100 W soldering iron.
STATOR SOLDERING
7. Install the new rectifier in the reverse order of removal.. Apply the soldering iron only long enough toensure a good connection so the heat will notdamage the diodes.
a Use only a rosin core type solder or solder joints
will corrode.
6.
SOLDERING
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Rectifier Test
NOTE: The diodes are designed to allow current to pass
in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direc-tion. Since the alternator rectifier is made up of ninediodes, each diode must be tested for continuity in bothdirections with an ohmmeter that has diode checkinocapability; a total of 18 checks.
1. Check for continuity in each direction between- the B and P terminals.- the B'and P terminals.- E {ground) and the P terminals.
All diodes should have continuity in only one direc-UOn.
lf any of the diodes fails, replace the rectifier assem-bly, (Diodes are not available separately.)

Gharging System
Rear Bearing Replacement
1. Pull offthe rear bearing,
. Make sure the tips of the bearing puller jaws arethin enough to fit between the bearing and theslip rings.
. Do not reuse the bearing.
SLIP RINGSBEARING PULLER
Use a hand press to install the new bearing. Applypressure only on the inner race to avoid damaging
the bearino.
REAB BEARING
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Alternator Reassembly
1. Push the brushes in, then insert a pin or drill bit(about 1.8 mm diameter) to hold them there.
Heat the rear bearing seat in the rear housing asdescribed on page 23-121. After heating, continueimmediately with assembling before the rear bear-ing seat cools completely,
Put the rear housing/stator assembly and drive-endhousing/rotor assembly together. tighten the fourthrough bolts and pull out the pin.
REARSTATOR ASSEMBLY
After assembling the alternator, turn the pulley byhand to make sure the rotor rotates smoothlv andwithout noise.
BRUSHES
THROUGH BOLT
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BRUSH AOCESS HOI."E

IJNOER,DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
GAUGELIGHTS
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Gircuit Diagram
UNDEN HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOXIJ
N0.30 (7.54)FUSE
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tlRED/BLK BEO/BLK
l"l"8LK BLU
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G401G402
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IFED/BLU
CRUISECONTROTUNIT
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IFFD
VDASH LIGHTSBRIGHTNESSCONTROLLEF
l"'WHT/BLU
vALTERNATOR
(With shifi-up indicatd lighl)(wi1h cruise conlrcl system)

BRAKESYSTEMLIGHI(1.4w)
RED/GRN GFN/RED
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GRN/REO
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TCM
(cont'd)
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G552

Gauge Assembly
Bulb Locations (With Tachometer)
GAUGE LIGHT II.' WI
SEAT BELTREMINDER LIGHT I1.4 WI
LOW FUELLIGHT 13 W)
RIGHT TURN SIGNALINDICATOR LIGHT I1.4 WI
A/T GEARGAUGE LIGHTS 13 W)
CI{ARGING SYSTEM LIGHT (1.,1W)
GAUGE I-IGHT {1,4 WI
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSUREINDICATOR LIGHT (1,' W}
HIGH EEAMINDICATOR LIGHT(1.4 W)
GAUGE LIGHT l3.il Wl
MALFUNCTIONINDICATORLAMP {MIL}BULE (1.{ Wl
WASHER I.'C VELINDICATOR LIGHT{1.4 Wl (Canada)
LEFT TURN SIGNALINDICATOR LIGHT {1.4 WI
sRsTOB (1.4 Wl
{On the printed circuit board)INDICATOR (1.12 x 6l(On the printed
circuit board)
ABS |ND|CATOR (1.. Wl{On the printed circuit board)CRUISE or SHIFT-UP INDICATOR 11.12 11.{On the orinted circuit board)
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JBulb Locations {Without Tachometer)
TRUNK INDICATORLIGHT {1.i1W}
.4 Wl
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT 11,4 W}
LTGHT (1.4 W)GAUGE LIGHT
SEAT BELTREMINDER LIGHT (1.4 WI
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSUBE
INDICATOB LIGHT (1.4 WI
LOW FUEL INDICATORLrGl{T (3 W)
RIGHT TURN SIGNALINOICATOR LIGHT
(1.1Wt
GAUGE LIGHTS {3 WI
WASHER LEVELINDICATOR LIGHT{1.4 W} lcanad.l
HIGH BEAMINDICATOR LIGHTMALFUNCTIONINDICATORLAMP (MIL)
BULB {1.4 WI
{1.ilW)
LEFT TURN SIGNALINDICATOR LIGHT {1.4 WI
A/T GEAR POSITIONINDICATOR (1.12 x 6)(On the printed
circuit board)
sRs TND|CATOR 11.4 W)
{On the Drinted circuit board}
aBs tNDtcAToR t1.4 W)(On the printed circuit board)(3.{ Wt
o/ o \7 o
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Fuel Gauge
Gauge/Sending Unit Test
!@ Do not smoke while working on tho fuel
system. Keep open tlame away trom your wotk atea.
NOTE: Refer to page 23-133 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 access panel from the floor.
ACCESS PANEL
Disconnect the 3P connector from the fuel gauge
sending unit.
Connect the voltmeter positive probe to the No. 2
terminal and the negative probe to the No. I termi-
nal, then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
There should be between 5 and 8 V.
. lf the voltage is as specified, go to step 5.
. lf the voltage is not as specified. check for:- an open in the YEUBLK or BLK wire.- poor ground (G552).
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Attach a jumper wire between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals, then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
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1.Check that the pointer of the fuel gauge starts mov-
ing toward the "F" mark.
CAUTION: Turn the ignition switch OFF before thepoinier reaches "F" on ihe gauge dial. Failure to do
so may damage the fuel gauge.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is a bobbin (cross-coil) type,
hence the fuel level is continuously indicated even
when the ignition switch is OFF, and the pointer
moves more slowly than that of a bimetaltype.
. lf the pointer of the fuel gauge does not move at
all, replace the gauge.
. lf the gauge is OK. inspect the fuel gauge send-
ing unit.
Remove the fuel gauge sending unit as shown.
Japan-produced
USA, Canada-produced

Interlock System
Component Location Index
INTERI.OCK
UNITInput Test, page 23-'146
KEY INTEBLOCK SOLENOIDrnd KEY INTERLOCK SWITCH(ln the steering lock assemblylTest, page 23-147
PARK PIN SWITCHTest, page 23-148
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOIDTest, page 23-147
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