1 page HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

Overhaul -'96 - 98 Models
HEATER FAN SWITCHTest, page 21-49
Air Mix Control Cable Replacomenl
1. Cut the inner cable on the lever side of the cable holder, then remove both pieces of the inner cable.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut completely through the end of the cable housing at the two locations.
3. Slidethe largesection ofthecable housing outofthe cable holder, being careful not to da mage the cable stops.
4. Carefully remove the cut pieces of the cable housing with a small flat tip screwdriver.
5. Hook the tip of the new air mix control cable to the temperature control lever, then push the cable housing into the
cable holder until it locks into place.
NOTE: After assembly, check that the temperature control lever slides smoothly through the full stroke lrom right to left.
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Special Tools
Bef. No. Tool NumberDescriptionQty I Page Reference
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*07JGG - 00l0l0A
07sAz - 0010004
07947 - 6340300
07965 - 6920500
Belt Tension Gauge
Backprobe Set
Driver Attachment
Hub Assembly Gulde Attachment
1
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1
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22-14,16
22-34
22-35' Included in the Belt Tension cauge Set, 07TGG-0010004.
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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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Troubleshooting
Symptom Chart
NOTE:
. Any abnormality must be corrected before continuing the test.. Because of the precise measurements needed. use a multimeter when testinq.. Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:- Fuses No. 47 l7 -5 Al, No. 56 (20 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and No. 17 (7.5 A) in the under_dash fuse/relavbox- Grounds No. c401, c402, G751- Cleanliness and tightness of alt connectors
SymptomRemedy
Condenser fan does not run at all.Perform the procedures in the flowchart {see page 22-9).
Compressor clutch does not engage.Perform the procedures in the flowchart lsee page 22-12).
Ay'C system does not come on (compressor and fan),Perform the procedures in the flowchan (see page 22-17).
Both heater and A,/C do not work.. '96 - 98 models-Perform the procedures in the flowchart
{see page 21-18).. '99 - 00 models-Perform the procedures in the flowchart(see page 21-35).
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Condenser Fan
CONDENSER FAN RELAY 4P SOCKET
JUMPERwlRE
(cont'd)
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Conden3er fan does not run at all.
Check the No. 56 (20 A) fuse in the
unde.hood frJse/relaY box, and the
No. 17 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box.
Reolace the fuse{s), and techeck
Remove the condenser lan rclaY'
and test it (see page 22 21i
Replace the condensei fan relav.
Check the under-hood tus6/relaY
Measure the vohage between the
No. 2 terminalofthe condenser fan
relav 4P socket and bodv ground.
ls there battery voltage?
Check the condenser lan Powersupply circuit:Connect the No. 1 and No. 2 teF
minals of the condenser fan relay
4P socket with a jumper wire
Does the condenser fan run?To page 22-10
Io page 22 11

Troubleshooting
Compressor
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY.P SOCKET
JUMPERWIRE
check the No. 56 (20 A) fuse in theunder'hood fuse/relay box, and theNo. 17 (7.5 A) fuse in the under,dash fuse/relay box.
Replace the fussls), and .echeck.
Remove the compressor clutchrelay, and test it {see page 22 21).
Check th6 und€r-hood tu3e/reby
Measure the voltage between theNo. 2 terminal of the compressorclutch relay 4P socket and bodyground.
Check the compressor clutchpow€r supply circuit:Connect the No. 1 and No. 2 termi-nals of the compressor clutch relay4P socket with a jumper wire.
Does the compressor clutch click?fo page 22-13
To page 22 14
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Ftom page 22 12
Check to. an opon in tho wire:
1. Disconnect the jumper wire
2. Disconnect the comPressor
clutch 1P connector.
3. Check lor continuity between
the No. 1 terminal o{ the com_pressor clutch relaY 4P socket
and the terminal of the com-pressor clutch 1P connector'
Repeir open in the wiro between
the compressoa clutch relaY and
the comDres3or clulch.ls there continuity?
Inspect the comPre3sor clutch
clo.rance, lhe tharmal ProtgdorISANDENI, and tha compr6ssor
clutch field coil {SANDEN: Soepag. 22-33; DENSO: See Pag.22-10t.
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAYiaP SOCKET
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COMPRESSOR CLUTCH 1P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
Compressor lcont'dl
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY4P SOCKET
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P}
Wire side of female terminats
*Howto use the backprobe setsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stackang patch cords, andconnect the cords to a multimeter. Using the wire insulation as aguide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slidethe tip into the connector from the wire side until it comes in con-tact with the terminalend ofthe wire (see section 11).
Frcm page 22-12
To page 22-15
Check Ior an open in the wire;1. Disconnecl the jumper wire.2. Turn the ignition swatch ON (ll).
3. l\4easure the voltage betweenthe No. 4 terminal of the com-pressor clutch relay 4P socketand body ground.
Repair open in the wire betw€enthe No. 17 fuso and the compres-sor clutch relav.
Check for an open in the wira:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF,then reinstall the compressorclutch relay.2. Make sure the A/C switch isOFF, then turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll).
3. Using a *Backprobe Set (T/N07SAZ 0010004), measurethe voltage between the No.17 terminal oI the ECM/PCMconnector A (32P) and bodyground with the ECM/PCMconnectors connected.
Repair open in the wirc betweonthe compressor clutch relay andthe ECM/PCtvt.
ls there battery voltage?

Frcm page 22-14
Check lor an open in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector.3. Turn th ignition switch ON lll).4. Measure the voltage between
the No. 1 terminal of the AJCpressure switch 2P conneclorand body ground.
Check the A/C pressure switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check for continuity between
the No. 1 and No. 2 terminalsof the Ay'C pressure switch.
ls there continuity?
Check for A/C system ptessure.
ls the pressure within sPeci_f cations?Repair the A/C pressure Problem
A/C PRESSURE SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR
ls there battery voltage?
wire side of {emale terminals
A/C PRESSURE SWITCH
Repair open in the wire between
the condenser fan relay tnd the
A/C oressure switch.
1o page 22-16
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
Gompressor (cont'dl
'96 -98 models:
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 13lPI
Wire side ot female terminals
'9!t - 00 mod.bi
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P)
Wire side ot female terminals
*How to use the backprobe setsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, andconnect the cords to a multimeter. Using the wire insulation as aguide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slidethe tip into the connector from the wire side until it comes in con-tact with the terminal end ofthe wire {see section 11}.
From page 22-15
Check for an open in thg wire:'1. Reconnect the A"/C pressure
switch 2P connector.2. Make sure the A/C switch isOFF, then turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll).
3. Using a *Backprobe Set {T/N07SAZ - 001000A), measurethe voltage between the No. 5terminal of the ECM/PCM con-nector C (31P) and bodyground with the EcM/PcMconnectors connected ('96 -
98 models), or between theNo. 27 terminal of theECM/PCM connector A (32P)
and body ground with theECM/PCM connectors connected ('99 - 00 models).
Rapdir open in tho wi?e botwaonthe A/C pr..-ruro lwitch rnd th.ECM/PCM.
Check lor loo3e wires or ooolconnections at the ECM/PCMconnectoB A l32P) and at the A/Cpressure switch 2P connector, lfthe connections are good, substi-tute a known-good ECM/PCM,and recheck. lf the svmptom/indication goos away, repbce theoriginal ECM/PCM.
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