jump cable HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

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ldle Control System
Alternator (ALTI FR Signal {'96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 Dl6y5 engine with M/Tl
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
a {32P)
LGl(BRN/BLK)
Wire side of female terminals
ALT CONNECTORS IC1O4I
JUMPER
JUMPER WIRE
WIRE
Wire side of female terminals
ALT F{WHT/REO)
This signals the ECM/PCM when the Alternator (ALT) is charging.
Inspoction of ALT FR Signal.
Check tor a short in tfte wire (ALTF linel:1. oisconnect the 4P (3P)* con-nector from the ALT.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).3. M easu re voltage betweenECM/PCM connector terminals C17 and A9.Check lor a sho.t in the wire {ALTF line):r. I urn rne tgn|lton swtlch ul-f,2. Disconnect the negative bat-tery cable from the baftery.3. Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector C {31P).4. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal C17.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check th€ operation of the ALT:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Reconnect the ALT 4P (3P)*connector to the ALT.3. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untjlthe radiator fan comes on, thenlet it idle.4. [,4easu re voltage betweenECM/PCM connector terminalsC17 and A9.
Repair short in the wire betwe€nthe ECM/PCM {Cl71and th€ ALT.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. It prescribedvoltage is now available, roplacethe originrl ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage decrease whenheadlights and rear defogger areturned on?ALT FR signal is OK.
Check tor an open in the wire (AlTF linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the negative bat-tery cable from the battery.3. Disco n nect the ECM/PCMconnector C (31P).4. Disconnect the 4P (3P)* con,nector from the ALT.5. Connect the ALT 4P 13P)l connector terminal No. 4 (No. 1)'to body ground with a iumper
6. Check lor continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal C17,
Repair op6n wire botween th€ECM/PCM (C171rnd th€ ALT.ls there continuity?
c {31P)
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tAlternator (ALT) FR Signal ('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
This signals the ECM/PCM when the Alternator {ALT) is chargingECM/PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31P}
lt
lP
ALT CONNECTORS IClO4I
JUMPER
JUMpER WlnE
WIRE
Wire side of female termlnals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
3P*NO
Check lor an op€n in the wire (ALT
F line,:1. Turn the agnition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable {rom the battery.
3. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con'
nector C (31P).
4. Disconnect the 4P (3P)* con'
nector from the ALT.
5. Connect the ALT 4P (3P)* con-
nector terminal No 4 (No. 1)*
to bodY ground with a iumper
6. Check lor continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM
connector terminal C5
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otriJrwxrr (V)
neor Y
lnsoeclion oI ALT FB Signal.
Check {or a short in the wire {ALT
F line):1. Disconnect the 4P (3P)+ con
nector from the ALT
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
3. Measurc voltage between EcM/
PCM connector terminals C5
and 820.Check tor a short in the wirc (ALt
F line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the negative bat_
tery cable from the baRery'
3. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con'
nector C (31P).
4. Check for continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM
connector terminal C5
ls there aPProx. 5 V?
Check the operation otthe ALT:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2- Reconnect the ALT 4P (3P)*
connector to the ALT
3. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm wrth no
load {in Park or neutrali until
the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
4- Measure voltage between ECM/
PCM connector terminals C5
and 820.
Repair short in the wire between
the EcM/PCM {C5l and the ALT.
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and rechock. lf P.esc.ibedvoltage is now availabl€, ieplace
tho original ECM/PCM
Does the voltage decrease when
headlights and rear delogger are
turned on?
ALT FF signal is OK.
Repair oPen wire betwoen t|lo
ECM,/PCM {C5) and the ALT.
ALT F (WHT/RED)
Wire side of temale terminals
*: Canada model
Wire side of female termrnals

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-Starter Test
NOTE; The air temoerature must be between 59 and
100'F (15 and 38"C) before testing.
Recommended Procedure:
. Use a staner system tester.
. Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
. Test and troubleshoot as described,
Alternate Procedurg:
. Use the following equipment:- Ammeter, 0 - 400 A
- Voltmeter, 0 - 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
- Tachometer, 0 - 1,200 rpm
. Hook up a voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NEGATIVETERMINAL
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair. reset
the ECM/PCM to clear any codes (see section l1)
Check the Start€r Engagemont:
1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box,
2. Turn the ignition switch to START (llll with the shift
lever in E or E position (rVT) or with the clutch pedal
depressed {M/T). The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to
step 3.
. lf itcranksthe engineerraticallyortooslowly, go
to "Check for Wear and Damage" on the next
page.
Check the battery. battery positive cable, ground,
starter cut relay, and the wire connections for loose-
ness and corrosion, Test again.
lf the starter still does not crank the engine, go to
step 4,
Unplug the connector (BLK,/WHT wire and solenoid
terminal) from the starter,
Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive (+)
terminal to the solenoid terminal.
The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter still does not crank the engine,
remove it, and diagnose its internal problem
. lf the startercranksthe engine, goto step 6.
Check the ignition switch (see page 23-891.
Check the starter cut relay and clutch interlock switch
(see page 23-86,87).
Check the A/f gear position switch (see page 23-154).
Check for an open in the wire between the ignition
switch and starter.
7.
(cont'd)
23-95
9.

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In the "OHMS" range, the DVOM will measure
resistance between two points along a circuit.
Low resistance means good continuity.
Diodes and solid-state devices in a circuit can
make a DVOM give a false reading. To check
a reading, reverse the leads, and take a
second reading. lf the readings differ, the
component is affecting lhe measurement.
Jumper Wire
Use a jumper wire to bypass an open circuit.
A iumper wire is made up ot an in-line fuse
holder connected to a set of test leads. lt
should have a five amoere fuse. Never
connect a jumper wire across a short circuit.
The direct battery short will blow the fuse.
Short Finder (Short Circuit Locater)
Short finders are available to locale shorts to
ground. The short tinder creates a pulsing
magnetic field in the shorted circuit whlch you
can follow to the location of the short. lts use
is explained on page 15.
SHORT FINDER
To ordei any test equipment shown above,
contact your local tool supplier. For a list of
suppliers and tool numbers, refer to Honda
Required Special Tools and Equipment
Service Bulletin.
How To Use This Manual
Test Equipment (cont'd)
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Troubleshooting Precautions
Before Troubleshooting
1. Check the main fuse and the fuse box.
2. Check the battery for damage, state of
charge, and clean and tight connections.
CAUTION:
. Do not quick-charge a battery unlers
the battery ground cable has been
disconnected, or you will damage the
alternator diodes.
. Do not attempt to crank the engine wlth
the ground cable disconnected or you
will severely damage the wiring.
While You're Working
1. Make sure connectors are clean, and have
no loose terminals or receptacles.
2. Make sure lhat connectors without wire
seals are packed with dielectric (silicone)
grease. Part Number: 08798-9001 .
Pack wllh dlelectrlc (sillcons) greass
When connecting a connector, push it until it"clicks" into place.
Do not pull on the wires when
disconnecting a connector. Pull
only on the connector houslngs.
Most circuits Include solid-state
devlces. Test the voltages In these
circuits only with a lo-megaohm or
higher impedance digital multlm6ter.
Never use a test light or analog meter
on chcuits that contain solld-state
devices. Damage to the devices
may result.
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