1999 HONDA CIVIC Index

lllustrated Index
'96 - 98 Models
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.
BLOWER UNITReplacement, page 21-37Overhaul, page 21-38
HEATER UNITBeplacement, page 21-39Overhaul, page 21-41BLOWERRESISTOBTest,
CONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48Replacement, page 21'48
a/c swtTcH{wirh A/c)
MOO€MOTORTest, page 21 47Replacement, page 21'47
AIR MIX CONTROL CABLEAdjustment, page 2'1-44Replacement, page 21'43
HEATER FANswtTcHTest, page 2l'49
MODEHEATER CONTBOLPANELswrTcHEsTest, page 21 50Rgplacement, page 2'l-42Overhaul, page 21-43
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLEVERAdiustment, page 21 44
Detroster-aqtivated A/C System
Turning the defroster on activates the A,/C and sets the air flow mode to FRESH. lt is possible to turn the A,/C off or to
change the air flow to RECIRCULATE by pressing the A/C bunon or the FRESH/RECIRCULATE button.
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Troubleshooting -'99 - 00 Models
Self-diagnosis Function
The heater control panel has a self-diagnosis function.
Running the Self-diagnosis Funqtion
Set the mode control dial to the Vent position, and turn the ignition switch ON fll). Within six seconds after turnang the igni_tion switch on. press the recirculation control switch the required number of times depending on the recirculation indicatorlight status:
.lftheindicatorlightisON,presstherecirculationcontrolswitchfivetrmes.
.lftheindicatorlightisOFF,presstherecirculationcontrol switch six rrmes.The recirculation indicator light will come on for two seconds. then blink the Diagnostic Trouble code {DTc} to indicate afaulty component. lf no DTc's are found, the indicator light will not blink after the initial two second liqht.
DTC Indication Pattern (S6e DTC 2l:
Recirculationindicato.light on
Recirculationindicatorlight off2 sec
,/1.5 soct
' 0,3 secWithin six seconds atter theignition switch is turned ON (lll,pross the recirculation controlswitch the required number ottimes depending on the rocircu-lation indicetor light status
0.3 sec
VENT POSITIONMODE CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL SWTCH
DTC Troubleshooting Index
Diagnostic
trouble
code (DTCI
Rgcirculation
indicator lightComponent with problemPossible causeSee page
One blinkAir mix control motorObstructed door, laulty motor21-21
2Two blinksAir mix control motorOpen or short circuit21-23
ln case of multiple problems, the recirculation indicator light will indicate only one DTc with the least number of blinks.
Resetting the Self-diagnosis FunctionTurning the ignition switch OFF will cancel the self-diagnosis function, After completing repair work, run the setf diagnosisfunction again to make sure that there are no other malfunctions.
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Air Conditioning
Speciaf Tools ......'.....' 22-2
f f f ustrated f ndex ......................... ".......' 22-3
Wiring/Connector Locations'.........'.... 22'4
Description
Outfine ............ .......22-s
Circuit Diagram
'96 - 98 Models ......"..........".......'.... 22-6
'99 Modef """""""' 22-7
Troubleshooting
Symptom Chart ".'......""................. 22-8
Flowcharts
Condenser Fan .........".................,..'. 22-9
Compressor .....""" 22-12
A/C System .........'.22'17
A/C Thermostat
Test ........'.......' """'22'21
Relays
Test ....."'......... ..""'22-21
A/C Service Tips and Precautions ......22-22
A/C System Torque Specifications '...22-23
A/C System Service
Performance Test ... '."......... ".... ....'..22-24
Pressure Test Chart .................. .... "' 22-26
Recovery ...".........," 22-27
Evaporator
Replacement .....",' 22'24
Overhauf .....-.....""' 22'29
Compressor {SANDEN}
Repf acement ......'.' 22-30
fffustrated fndex ......"..................'.... 22'32
Cf utch Inspection ......... "............ ...... 22-33
Clutch Overhau I ........................ ....... 22-34
Thermal Protector Replacement .... 22-36
Relief Valve Replacement ......'..."". 22-36
Compressor (DENSO)
Repfacement ..""',' 22-37
lf lustrated Index ............................... 22-39
Clutch lnspection ............."'...... "'.... 22-40
Cf utch Overhaul .....................'......... 22-41
Ref ief Valve Replacement'..'......"'.. 22-42
A/C Compressor Belt
Adiustment ............22'43
Condenser
Repfacement .......,,22'44
A/C System Service
Evacuation ...,,,.......22-45
Charging '..........--'..22'46
Leak rest """""""'22-46

lllustrated Index
A/C PRESSURE SWITCHWhen the refrigerant pressure is below 200 kPa {2 0 kg7cm',
28 psi) due to ;frigerant leakage or above 3200 kPa (32 kgf/cm''
455 psi) due to refrigerant blockage, the lVC pressure swrtch
SERVICE VALVE
{LOW.PRESSURE SIDE)
EVAPORATORReplacement, page 22-28
Overhaul, page 22 29
Beplacement, Page 22'44
opens lhe circuit to ihe AVC switch and stops the air condilioning
to protect the comPressor'
RECEIVER/DRYER
COMPRESSORSANDENIReplacement, Page 22 30
CIutch Inspection, Page 22 33
Thermal Protector Inspection, page 22 33
Clutch Overhaul, Page 22'34
Thermal Protector Replacement, page 22 36
Refief Vafve Replacemenl, page 22'36
DENSO:Replacement, Page 22-37
Clutch Inspection, Page 22-40
Clutch Overhaul, Page 22_41
Relief Valve Replacement, page 22-42
A/C THERMOSTATTest, page 22 21
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Gompressor (SANDEN)
lllustrated Index
CENTER NUTReplace.
<-- ARMATURE PLATElnspection, page 22-33
SNAP RING BReplace.
ROTOR PULLEYInspection, page 22-33
SNAP RING AReplace.
FIELD COILlnspection, page 22-33
sHrM(s)Replace.
COMPRESSoR ](Do not disassembte ) ---------------->l
Replacement. page 22,36
THERMAL PROTECTORReplace.Inspection, page 22-33Replacement, page 22-36
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CENTER BOLT
PBESSURE PLATE
Inspection, Page 22 40
sHrM(s)
SNAP RING B
Replace.
PULLEYInspection, Page 22'40
SNAP RING A
Replace.
FIELD COILInspection, page 22 40
SUCTION SERVICE VALVE
RELIEF VALVEReplacement, page 22'42
22-39

Starting System
Component Location Index
A/T GEAR POSITION SW|TCHTest, page 23'154Replacement, page 23-155
STARTER CUT RELAY (M/T}
Test, page 23-86, 87
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CLUTCH INTERLOCK
swlTcH
BATTERYTest, page 23-91
STARTERTest, page 23'95Solenoid Test, Page 23 96
Replacement, Page 23-100
Performance Test, Page 23-101
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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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