
ISystem Descriptions
The Multiplex Control System has four internal
functions:. Multiplexing (send multiple signals over sharedwtres). Wake up/sleep (runs at full power only on demand toreduce battery draw). Fail-safe (fixes or ignores faulty signals). Self-diagnosis (Mode 1 for the system, Mode 2 for
input lines)
The system controls the function of these circuits:. Entry lightcontrol (ignition key lightandceiting light). Wiper/washer intermittent wipe and park functions. Keyless/power door lock. Meter assembly, temperature gauge, and indicator
lights. HVAC (compressor and fan control). Key-in reminder. Headlight reminder. Seatbelt reminder
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Multiplex Communication
To reduce the number of wire harnesses, digital signals
are sent via shared multiplex communication linesrather than sending normal electrical signals throughindividual wires.. The input signals from each switch are converted todigital signals at the central processing unit (CpU).. The digital signalsaresentfromthetransmitting unitto the receiving unit as serial signals.. The transmitted signal is converted to a switch signalat the receiving unit, and it operates the related
component or monitors a swltch.. There are exclusive communicalion lines between
the ECM, the gauge assembly, and the under,dash
fuse/relay box.
Wake-up and Sleep
The multiplex control system has "wake-up" and"sleep" functions to decrease parasitic draw on the
battery when the ignition switch is OFF.. ln the sleep mode, the multiplex control unit stops
functioning (communication and CPU control) when it
is not necessary for the system to operate.. As soon as any operation is requested (for example, adoor is unlocked), the related control unit in the sleep
mode immediately wakes up and begins to function.. When the ignition switch is turned OFF, and the
driver's or front passenger's door is opened, then
closed, there is about a 10 second delay before the
control unit goes from the wake-up mode to the sleepmode.. lf any door is open, the sleep mode will not function.. lf a key is in the ignition switch, the sleep mode will
not function.. When in sleep mode, the draw is reduced from
70 80 mA to less than 10 mA.
Fail-safe
To prevent improper operation, the multiplex controlsystem has a fail-safe function. In the fail-safe mode,
the output signal js fixed when any part of the systemmalfunctions (for example a faulty control unit orcommunication line).
Each control unit has a hardware fail-safe function thatfixes the output signal when there is any CPUmalfunction, and a software fail-safe function thatignores the signal from the malfunctioning control unitand allows the system to operate normally.

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Low Fuel lndicatorTest.....................11-158Moonroof Drain Channel SliderReplacement......................................... 20'44
Moonroof FrameRep1acement,,,,,,,,,,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,,,,,,............ 20 42
MoonroolGlassAdiustment ........................................... 20-37Rep1acement......................................... 20 37
Moonroot Limit SwitchAdjustment ........................................-.- 20 46Test ...................................................... 22 113
Moonrool MotorReplacement....-.................................... 2D-41
Oil Pressure SwitchTest ................-.-........-................................ 8-4Replacement.........-................................. 8-16
Oil Pump, EngineOverhau1 ................................................... 8-8
Oil, EngineReplacement...-................-.-...................... 8-5
OPDS UnitReplacement....................................... 23- 124
Outside Mirror HoldersBeplacement......................................... 20-15
Outside Power Mirror ActuatorsTest ...................................................... 22-117Bepf acement..-.................................... 22-1 14
Outside Power Mirror SwitchTest ..-................................................... 22-111
Outsid€ Power MirrorsReplacement............................ ... .. . . . 20-15Component Location lndex .............. 22- 114Circuit Diagram .................................. 22-115Test -..................................................... 22-116
Lower ArmsRemoval/1nsta11ation............................ 18 19
Lubrication SystemComponent Location Index..................... 8-3Test............................................................ 8 4
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M/TAssemblyRemoval.......... 13-4 Test...................... 22-1 12lnstallation............. 13-8
.........21,35
Disassembly ......................................... 13-14Resassembly .. ... ................. 13-46
M/TChange Leverlnspection ............................................. 13-19Disassembly 8eassemb1y ................... 13-20
M/T Countershaft AssemblyInspection ....................................... 13 31, 33Disassemb1y ......................................... 13-32Resassemb|y ........................................ 13-34
M/T DifferentialComponentLocation Index................. 13-52Adiuslment ........................................... 13-56
M/T Maifthaft Assembly1nspection ... ................................... 13-23, 26Disassembly ......................................... 13 25Resassembly ........................................ 13 28Adjustment ........................................... 13-43
M/T Reverse Shift ForkInspection .................... ........................ l3 19
M/T Shift LevelReplacement......................................... 13-51
Mainshaft BearingsReplacement....,.................................... 13 41
MairtenancelSee section 3)
MILHow to Informatron ............................. 1 1.46
MIL CircuitTroubleshooting .......... .- . . . . ......... 11 97
MirrorsComponentLocation Index................. 20'14
Mode Control MotorReplacement
Moonrool SunshadeRep1acement....................... . . ............. 20 40
Moonroof SwitchTesVRep1acement .............................. 22- l 12
Mooniool Wind Def lectorReplacement.......................-................. 20-38
Moonroof/SunroofComponent Location Index ... 20-35, 22-108Test ........................................................ 20-48Cf rcuit Diagram .................................. 22- 109
MTFInspection/Rep1acement. .......... ........... 13-3
Muhiplex Control SystemComponentLocation lndex ..............22 168Circuit Diagram .................................. 22-1690escription ......................................... 22-17 1Troubleshooting ................................ 22-17 2
Muliiplex Control Unit, Under-dashInput TestEntry Light Control Sysiem ............. 22-92Keyless Entry/Security AlarmSystern .-....................................... 22-155MultiplexControl System .............22 115Wiper/Washer................................. 22'1 41
NoiseTest,,Reduction Condenser
Parking ErakeInspection Adjustment ........... .............. 19-7
Parking Brake CableRep1acement......................................... 19-26
Parking Erake Switch
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Test ...................... 19-10
Test............................... . ...........2135
Moonroof Auto Stop SwitchosTest ...................................................... 22'113
Moon.oot Control Unillnput Test ............................................ 22-110
Moonroof Drein ChannelBeplacement ... . ....... ......................... 20 39
Oil Filte]Replacement............................................. 8-6
Oil Filter Feed PipeReplacement............... . ..-,...,.,,,,,,,,8-7
Oil PanRemoval .............,.,,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,,,.........-....... 7 1 1lnstallation .............................................. 7 -27
Passenger's TraVRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20-65
PCV ValveBeplacement....................................... 1 1'169Test........................................... l1 169
Piston Rings8ep1acement................................-.-...-.- 7-21
PistonsReplacement...................-....................... 7-181nsta|1ation ...................................... ...1-23
Power R€layTest ...............-.-...................................... 22-51
Power Window Motor, Driver'stesl.....,,,, .,.,,,............
Power Window Motors, Passenger's
Power Window Switch, Masterlnput Test ..........-.........-....................... 22-126Tesr ....... . ............................................ 22 124Replacement....................................... 22-133
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SuspensionAdjustment................-............................184 VComponent Location Index................. 20-17
Windshield GlessReplacement............-..............-............. 20 19
Synchro Ring, Triple-coneInspection...............-..........................1339 ValveGuides
Synchro SleeveInspectaon/Reassemb1y ....................... 13 39
Inspection ............-.-................................ 6 32Beplacement ..........-................................ 6 33 Wiper Intermittent Control Unit,Rear WindowInput Test
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Valve SeatsRepair ...................................................... 6 35.....22-134
WiDer Motor, Rear WindowRep1acement....................................... 22-1 46Adjustment .-.-.......Removal ...-...-......................................-... 6-31 WiDer Motor, windshield6-9
.....6-32 Test.......-..........-.....-.............................22-143Taillight
ThermostaiTest ........................
Inspec!on
Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit
VTC System
Wiper/WasheI
Wi.ing System
10 4 Troubleshooting .....-... ..........................22-65 Component Location In dex ..............22-134Replacement.....-...-....... ...................... 10 IvssThrottle BodyTest ..................Removal/lnstallation .. . . . . . .. ... 11-'165 VTC ActuatorDisassembly/Feassemb|y................-11-166 Inspection
Circuit Diagram .......................... 22-136, 131
Replacement -.............. ............ .............22 61 Wiper/Washor SwitchTesVReplacement .............................. 22-1 40
.................68 WireHarnesses
11-160
Replacement ........................................... 6 24 (Seefirstpageofthislndex)Throttle CableAdjustment ...... ...-.................... 11163 VTC Oil ConlrolSolenoid ValveRemoval/1nsta11ation..........................11164 Removal....-...-... |1-127 HowtoIn{ormation ...............................223Belay and Control UnitLocations .-....-.............. -.-.-....- 22-7, 4, 1 1, 12Beplacement.........-............................... 1767 ComponentLocationlndex.............. 11-117Tie-rod Ball Joint Boots
lnstallation
Replacement
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay
tsTiming/Cam ChainVTEC Solenoid Valve...612 Femoval/lnspection....-......................11-128................ 6 15
Timing/Cam Chain Auto-tensionelRemoval/1nsta11ation..............................6-19 W
Troubleshooting{See first page ot this Index)
Turn Signal Light
Timing/Cam Chain CaseOil SealInstallation......................-......................6,21 Washer Fluid Level SwitchTesVReplacement .............................. 22 1 44Trailing ArmsRemoval/lnstallation .............. . . . . ..... 18 33 Washer Fluid ReservoirReplacement ....................................... 22-1 46tnmComponent Location lndex ................- 20 49 Washer Motor, WindshieldRemoval/lnstallation ..-.......20 50,51,52,53 Test -..............-.............. ........................22 144
Washer Tube, WindshieldReplacement......-...-............................ 22 1 47
W.ter Outlet.........22 A4 Installation ..................-........................... '10-9
InputTest........22-87 lnstallation................ 10IWeter Passage
Wheels andTires
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights Water PumpComponent Location In dex .................22 85 Inspection ........................... .. . . . ....... 10 5Circu it Diagram ................-................... 22-86 Replacement .-......................................... 10 5
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WheelBearingsInspec|ion ....................................... ....... 18 8
Wheel Speed SensorsInspection ..-..,.,.,,.,,,,,.,.,,,...................... 19-59Replac€ment ........-....... . . . . . . .. -.... 19-59UndeFdash Fuse/R€lay BoxRemoval/lnstaf lation ............................ 22-49
Upper ArmsRemoval/|nsta11ation................. ... 18-32
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