Repair HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual

Rear Window Defogger
Gomponent Location Index
36 - 98 modols:
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCHInput Test, page 23-203
REAR WINOOW DEFOGGERRELAYTest, page 23-86
REAR WINOOW OEFOGGERFunction Test, page 23'202Defogger Wire Repair. page 23 202
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Rear Window Defogger
Function Test
CAUTION: Bs careful nol to scralch or damage the defog-
ger wires with the tester probe,
'1. Check for voltage between the positive terminal and
body ground with the ignition switch and defogger
switch ON.
There should be banery voltage.
. lf there is no voltage, check for:- faulty defogger relay.- faulty defogger switch.
an ooen in the BLK,/BLU wire.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 2.
POSITIVE TERMINAL
2. Check for continuity between the negative terminal
and body ground.
lf there is no continuity, check for an open in the
defogger ground wire.
Touch the voltmeter positive probe to the halfway
point of each defogger wire, and the negative probe
to the negative terminal.
There should be approximately 6 V with the ignition
switch and the defogger switch ON.
. lf the voltage is as specified. the defogger wire is
oK.
. lf thevoltage is not as specified, repairthe defog-
ger wrre.- lf it is more than 6 V, there is
negative half of the wire.- lf it is less than 6 V, there is
positive half of the wire.
a break in the
a break in the
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OPEN
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Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1, Lightly rub the area around the broken section with
fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the defogger wire with cellophane tape.
CELLOPHANETAPE
Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver
conductive paint extending about 1/8" on both
sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.
NOTE: Thoroughly mix the paint before use.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it
dry three hours before removing the tape.

Function Test
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mirror switch
or the dashboard drivel's lower covel when prying the
swhch out.
Withoui defogger:
1. Pry the switch out of the driver's dashboard lower
cover.
2. Disconnect the 10P connector from the switch.
lOP CONNECTOR
BLU/WHT
YEL/RED
BLK/YELBLK
4
568
YEL/BLK
POWER MIRRORswtTcH
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Wire side of female termanals
Mirror Test
Both inoperative:
1. check for voltage between the No. 2 (BLVYEL) ter
minal and body ground with the ignition switch ON
0 r).
There should be batterY voltage
. If there is no voltage, check for:
- blown No. 17 (7 5 A) fuse in the under-dash
tuse/relay box- an open in the BLK'/YEL wire.
o lf there is battery voltage, go to step 2.
2. Check for continuity between the No 4 (BLK) termi-
nal and body ground.
There should be continuity.
. lf there is no continuity, check for:
- an open in the BLK wire.
- poor ground (G551).
Left mirror inoporalive:
connect the No. 2 {BLK/YEL) terminal of the 10P connec-
tor to the No. 3 (YEURED) terminal and the No 5 (or No
6) terminal to body ground with jumper wires The left
mirror should tilt down (or swing left) when the ignition
switch is turned ON (ll)
. lf the mirror does not tilt down (or does not swing left),
remove the left door panel. and check for an open in
the BLU/WHT (or BLU/BLK) wire between the left
power mirror and the switch
- lf the wire is OK. check the left power mirror actua-
tor.
lf the mirror neither tilts down nor swings left. repair
the YEURED wire.
lf the mirror operates properly, check the mirror switch'
Right mirror inoperative:
Connect the No. 2 (BLK /EL) terminal of the 10P connector
to the No. 3 (YEURED) terminal and the No. 9 (or No 8)
terminal to body ground with jumper wires The right mir-
ror should tilt down (or swing left) when the ignition
switch is turned ON (ll).
. lf the mirror does not tilt down (or does not swlng
left), remove the right door panel. and check for an
open in the GRN/WHT (or YEUBLK) wire between the
right power mirror and the switch.
- lf the wire is OK, check the right power marror actu-
ator.
. lf the mirror neither tilts down nor swings left. repair
the YEURED wire
. lf the mirror operates properly, check the mirror
switch.
(cont'd)
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Power Mirrors
Funstion Test (cont'dl
With dcfoggcr:
1. Pry the switch out ot the driver's dashboard lowercover.
2. Disconnect the 10P coonector from the oower mir-ror switch.
Mirror Test
Bolh inoparrtiv.:
1. Check for voltage between the No. 1 terminal andbody ground with the ignition switch ON flt).There should be battery voltage.. lf there is no battery voltage, check to.:- blown No. 16 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
tuse/relay box.- an open in the BLVBLU wrre.
! lf thero is banery voltage, go to step 2.
2. Check for continuity b€tween the No. 2 terminal andbody ground.
There should be continuitv.. ll there is no continuity, check tor:- an open in the BLK wire.- poor ground (G5511.
. lJthere is continuity. check both mirrors individu-ally 8s described in the next column,
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Laft mirror inopcrativ!:
Connect the No. 1 terminal to the No. 7 terminal. and theNo. 4 (or Nb.9) terminalto body ground with jumper
wires. The left mirror should tilt down (or swing left)with the ignition switch ON (ll).
. lf the mirror does not tilt down (o. does not swinglett), check for an open in the YEURED (or BLUMHT)wire between the left mirror and the 10p connector. lfthe wire is OK, check the left mirror actuator.a lf the mirror neither tilts down nor swings left, repairthe BLU/BLK wire.
t lf the mirror works properly, check the mirror switch.
Right mi.ror inopcrativc:
Connect the No. 1 terminal to the No. 8 terminal, and theNo.4 (or No. 10) terminalto body ground with l'umperwi.es. The right mirror should tilt down (or swing lett)with the ignition switch ON (ll).
. lf the mirror does not tilt down {or does not swingleft), check for an open in the YEURED {or YEUBLK)
wire between the right mirror and the l0P connector.lf the wire is OK, check the right mirror actuator,. lf the mirror neither tilts down nor swings left, repairthe GRN/WHT wire.o lf the mirror works properly. check the mirro. switch,
Dafoggcr inoperEtivo:
1. Check for voltage between the No. 3 terminal andbody ground with the ignition switch ON (||).
There should be battery voltage.a lf there is no battery voltage, check for;- blown No. 16 (7.5 A) luse in the under-dash
fuse/rel8y box,- An open in the BLK,iBLU wire.. It there is battery voltage, go to step 2.
2. Connsct the No. 3 tsrminal to the No. 6 terminalwith a iumpsr wire. Both mirrors should gradually
warm up when the ignition switch ON flt).a lf neither mirror warms up, check for an open inthe ORN/WHT wire.. It only on€ lails to warm up, check its mirrordsfogger elem6nt.. lf both mirrors warm up, check ths switch.

Wipers/Washers
Component Location Index
SBS components are located in this area, Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRSsection (241 betore performing repairs or service.
WIPER/WASHER SWITCHTest, page 23-215REAR WINDOW WIPERMOTOR lHatchback)Test, page 23'216WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS/BLADES
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORTest, page 23-215
WASHER FLUIDRESERVOIR
WASHER MOTOR {Hatchback)Test, page 23'216
INTERMITTENT WIPER RELAYCIRCUIT (ln the integratedcontrol unit)
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Power Windows
Master Switch Input Test {Coupe/Hatchback)
NOTE: The control unit is built into the power window master switch, and only controls driver's door window operatlons.
l Remove the driver's door panel, and disconnect the 12P connector from the master switch.
2. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause. then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the power window master switch must be faulty; replace it.
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Ware side of female terminals

Power Windows
Master Switch Input Test (Sedan)
NOTE: Thecontrol unit is built intothe power window master switch, and only controls driver's door window operations.
1. Remove the driver's armrest, and disconnect the 16P and 1P connectors from the master switch.
2. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals a re bent, loose orcorroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK. the power window maser switch must be faulty; replace it.
POWEB WINDOW MASTER SWITCH
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Cruise Control
Gontrol Unit Input Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRSsection (24) before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the l4P connector from the control unit.
3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
lf the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.lf the terminals look OK, make the following inpul tests at the connecror.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system,- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
14P CONNECTOR
CRUISE CONTROL UNIT
*i '99 00 models with A/T
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GRN/WHT LT GRN/RED LT GRN/BI-K
8LU/GRN*
Wire side of female terminals

Control Unit Input Test ('96 - 98 models and'99 - 00 models without
Keyless Entry System)
1. Remove the driver's door panel (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 12P connector from the control unit.
3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact
a lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the svste-
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the connector.
- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the syslem
lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
.I2P CONN€CTOR
Wire side o{ femele terminals
*: With keyless entry system
l-llcont d)
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YEL/RED
BLU/RED
15
1812
BLU/WHT

)Control Unit Input Test ('99 - 00 models with Keyless Entry System)
1.Remove the driver's kick panel.
Disconnect the 18P connector from the control unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contacl.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system
. lf the terminals look OK, make rhe following input tests at the connector.
- lf anv test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck ihe system
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it
Wire side oI female terminals
Disconnect the 18P connector from the power door lock control unit.
CAUTION: To provent damage to the actuator, apply battery Yoltage only momentarily.
Cavity Wir€ Test conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
BLK/YELRED/SLK
25618
910/,'2 ,/
'151718
LTWHT
17BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for contlnuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G551)
. An open in the wire
t8WHT/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 5'1 (20 A) luse in the
under-hood tuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
4B LK/YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. l4 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
(cont'd)
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