under dash harness HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Owner's Guide

Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On
CAUTION: Whonever ths ignition switch is ON {ll}, or
has been turned OFF tor less than three minutes. be
careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbagls) could
accidentally deploy .nd caus6 damage or iniuri€s.
Check tho pow€r supply (fuse):
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check whether the otherindicator lights come on (brake system, etc.).
Oo the other indicator liohts como on?
YESNO
Check th6 fuso:Check the No. 25 {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash tuse/relayb"t
ls th6 tu36 OK?
NOYES
Check the bulb:Replace the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse, and check that theSRS indicator light comes on.
Doos the SRS indicator liqhl come on7
I YES No
END
Check tho wire harns b€twecn fus6 and gauge aasambly:Check for an open in the wire harness between luseNo. 25 {7.5 A) and the gauge assembly, and repair. Checkthat the SRS indicator light comes on.
Doo. tho SRS indic.tor light como on?
I yEs No
I
END
Check tho SRS indicator light bulb:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the gauge assembly.3. Check for blown SRS indicator light butb.
ls the SRS indicator light bulb OK?
NOYES
Ch.ck the SnS indicator liglrt circuit:Replace the bulb, and reconnect the gauge assemblyconnectors. Then turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
Ooes th6 SRS indicato. llght come on?
I YEs No
:ND
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24-26
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No. 25 (7.5 Al FUSE

)The SRS lndicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'96 - 97 Models
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to
bump the SRS unit; the airbag{sl could accidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries
Try to reproduce lhe SRS indicator light:
1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24'15).
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten seconds.
3- Turn the ignition switch ON {ll), and check that the SRS indi
cator light comes on for about six seconds and goes off
Does the SRS indicEtor light stay on?
[*NO
Intermittent lailure, system is OK at this time. See
Troubloshooting Int6rmittent Failures on page 24'15
Ch€ck the No. 13 {15 A} and No. 23 (10 A) fuses:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check for blown No. 13 (15 A) and No.23 (10 A)fuses in
the under dash fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?
vEs No
Replace the luses, and erase the memory1. Replace the fuses.2. Connect the SCS service connector to the MES con
nector.3. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24 15).
4. Turn the ignitaon switch OFF, then disconnect the SCS
service connector from the MES connector.5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the sRS indicato, tigt t go or "ne. "ii--JJl
-I YEs NO1
ENDi
Conlirm the DTC, and continue troubl6shootilg.
Check for an open in the SRS main harness {VA linell'1. Tu.n the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait for three minutes.
3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger's) airbag
connectorls) (see page 24 11).
4. Disconnect the SBS main harness '18P connector from
the sRS unir.5, Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect the
negative cable.6. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 7 tetminal (+) of
the SRS main harness 18P connector and ground.
7. Turn the ignition switch on.
b there battery voltageT
YESNO
(A)
To page 24 30
Open in the SRS main harness IVA line); replace the SRS
main harness.
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SBS MAIN
(cont'd)
No. 't3 {15 Al FUSE
SRS UNIT
HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
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24-29

Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'98 - 00 Models
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON {ll}, orhas b66n turned OFF for less than three minutes, becareful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags coutdaccidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
No. 23 {10 Al FUSEFUSE/RELAY BOX
SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
Try to reproduce the SRS indic.tor light:1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24-15).2. Turn the ignition switch ON (lt), and check that the SRSindicator light comes on for about six seconds and ooesol1.
Intormittent lailulo, systom is OK atthistime. Soo Troublel. o.mittgnl Failuros on paqe24-15.
Check the No. 23 (10 Alfuse:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for blown No. 23 (10 A) tuse in the under,dashfuse/relay box.
Replace ihe fus€, and 6.ase the momory1. Replace the No. 23 110 A) fuse.2. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24,15).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Doos the SRS indicator light go off after 3ix second3?
Check tor an open in the SRS msin harness {VB lincl:1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait tor three minutes.2. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger,s) airbagconnector(s) (see page 24-11).3. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18p connector Iromthe sRs unit.4. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable.5. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 3 terminal (+) ofthe SRS main harness 18P connector ano qrouno.6. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
(A)
To page 24-35
24-34

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No DTC -'98 - 00 Models
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or
has been turned OFF for less than three minuies. be
careful not to bump the SRS unil; the airbags could
accidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries
(A) To page 24'40
Check for short to ground betweon the under-dash fuse/
relav box end the SRS unil
1. TLrrn the ignition switch OFF
2, Disconnect the battery negative cable, then drsconnect
the positive cable, and wait for three minutes'
3. Disconnect the driver's {and front passenger's airbag)
connector{s) {see Page 24_11)
4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector irom
5. Check resistance between the No 7 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and ground
There should be 1 M0 or more
(cont'd)
No. 13 {15 A) FUSE
sRs MAIN HARNESS
Check the tuse:Check Ior blown No 13 {15 A) fuse in the under dash fuse/
Beplace the fuse. Turn the ignition switch ON (lll, and check
that lhe tuse doesn't blow
The oroblem has disappeared. Test'drive thc vehicle and
s6e Troubleahoodng lntermittent Failures on pago 2&15
Faufty SRS uniu replace the SRS unii (see page 21-761'
(8)
To page 24 40O1'
24-39

Troubleshooting
No DTG -'98 - 00 Models (cont'dl
trom page 24 39
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOB
SRS MAIN HARTESS18P CONNECTOR
FUSE/RELAY BOX
c807
c807
Wir€ side ot fsmaleterminals
SRS MAIN HAR ESSlAP CONNECTOR
(Bi
Check for short to ground in iho SRS main ha.no$:1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 2P connector from theunder-dash fuse/relay box.2. Check resistance between the No. 7 terminal of the SFSmain harness 18P connector and ground. There shouldbe 1.0 MO or more.
ls lha r6i3tlnce as sp.cilied?
YESNO
Short to ground in the und..-d.sh tu3a/r.lay box;roplace the undsr-dlrh tu!6/rahy box.
Short to ground in fho SRS main harness; rsplecc the SRSmain htrnors.
Check lor an open in the SRS main harn€ls:1- Turn tho ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the baftery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger's) airbagconnector(sl (see page 24-11).4. Disconnect the SBS main harness 18P connector tromthe sRs unit.5. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable.6. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 7 terminal ol theSFS main harness 18P connector and qro!nd.7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure
Poor contact rt the SRS main harness 18P conn.ctor:chock th€ connectoi.. ll th. connector is OK, iubstitute a known-good SRSunit, and recheck.. lf tho pioblem is still pres6nt. replace the SRS mlinhaanos3.
(A) From page 24 39
To page 24.41
24-40

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From page 24-40
Check for an open in the SRS main harn6s:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the SRS main harness 2P connector from the
under-dash fuse/relay box
3. Check resistance between the No. 1 terminal ol the SRS
main harness 2P connector and No. 7 terminal of the
SRS main harness 18P connector.
Thereshouldbe0 05O
ls the resistance es specitied?
YES
Poor contact at the SRS main hatness 2P connector;
check the connector-. It the connector i3 OK, substitute a known-good und€r-
dash fuse/relav box, and recheck..ll the Droblem i5 still pres€nt, replace lhe SRS main
harness.
NO
Open in the SRS main hsrness; leplaco the SRS main har-
ness.
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FUSE/RELAY BOX
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
c807
Wire side of femaleterminals
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
24-41
lrt

Troubleshooting
DTC 9-2
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON 0l), ofhas been turned OFF lor lass than three minutes, becareful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbag(s) couldaccidentally deploy lnd caqse damage or iniuries.
Check the tu.c:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for blown No. 23 (10 A) fuse in the under,dashfuse/relay box.
Replace the tuse. Turn the ignition switch ON lll) , and checkthat the fuse doesn't blow.
Th6 problem hs3 disappe.rod, TGt-dJiv€ the vehiclo and3ee Troublerhooting Intermiftcnt Failuro3 on paqo 2l-15.
Check tol short to ground betwe.n tho unde.-da3h fus./r.ley box and the SRS unit.1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the baftery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and waittorthree minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger,s) airbagconnector(s) (see page 24-11).4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 1gp connector fromthe sRs unit.5. Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the SRSmarn harness 18P connector and ground,There should be 1 MO or more.
Feufty SRS unh; rcphce the SRS unit lsee pag.2+761.
(A)To page 24-65
To page 24-65
No. 23 lr0 Al FUSEFUSE/RELAY BOX
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTORSRS UN'T
24-64
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SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
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FUSE/BELAY BOX
Chcck for an op€n in th6 SRS main harness:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconne;t the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait for three minutes'
3. Disconnect tho driver's (and front passenger's) airbag
connector (see Page 24'11).
4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector from
the SRS unit
5. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect the
neoative cable.
6. Co-nnect a voltmeter betlveen the No 3 terminal ol the
SFS main harness 18P connector and ground'
7. Turn theswitch ON (ll), and m€asure
(cont'd)
(B) from page 24-64
Check tor ahort to ground in the SRS main harn$s:
1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 2P connector from the
under-dash fuse/relaY box.
2. Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and ground There should
be 1.0 M0 or more.
ls the re3istance a3 specified? -
NOYES
Short to giound in tho undot-drlh lut'/rol'y box;
replace the undel-da3h fusgtgEl!9l--------.-
Short to ground in tho SRS m.in harn$s; ropleco the SRS
main harness.
(AlFrom page 24'64
Poor contact at the SRS main harnoss 18P connoctor;
check lho connoctor.. ll the connector k OK, sub3titute r known'good SRS
unh. and recheck. lf the problom is slill present, lepl.ce the SRS main
To page 24-66
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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24-65

Troubleshooting
DTC 9-2 (cont'dl
2- Disconnect the SRS rnain harness 2p connector lrom theunder-dash fuse/relay box.3- Check resistance between the No. 2 terminal of the SRSmain harness 2P connecior and No. 3 terminal of theSFS main harness 18P connector_
Poor contact at the SRS main ha.ness 2p connector;check the connecto... lf the connector is Ol(, sub3titute a known-good under-dash tuse/r€lay box, and recheck.'lt tho problem is still present, replece the SRS main
Open in the SBS main harness; replace the SRS main har_ness,
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
24-66
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From page 24-65
Chock tor an open in th€ SRS main hern€ss:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
There should be 0 0.5 0
SRS MAIN
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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Fuse/Relay Information
- Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box
Front View
c712(To moonroof wire harness)
. : Canadai : Not UsedO : C926 loprion (+B)l
@ : C927 loption (dash lights)]
O : C928 [Option (ACC]I
@ : C929 loption (lc2)l
Rear View
css2
c421(To main wire harness)
c801CI-o SRS main harness)
c501(To dashboard wire harness)
^ : Not used ('96-'97 models)
c913(To ignition switch)
INTEGRATEDCONTROL UNITCONNECTOR A
c419Oo main wire harness)
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER RELAY
TURN SIGNAUHAZARD RELAY
c423(To main wire harness)
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c422(To main wire harness)
POWERwtNDowRELAY
c551flo lloor wire harness)c439 f96.'97 MODELSand ALL GX MOOELS)(To main wire harness)
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