Ground location HONDA CIVIC 1998 6.G Owner's Guide

Contents
How to Use This Manual ICircuit Schematics (see Circuit Index)Fuse/Relaylnformation 6Ground-to-Componentslndex 6-6ComponentLocationPhotooraohs 201Conriector Views 202
Circuit Index
Accessory power socket 155Air conditionerAir delivery'96198 models 61'99-'00 models 61-2Blower controls'96198 models 60'99100 models 60-1Compressor controls 62Fans 63Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 44A/T gear position indicatorCVT 89All except CVT 89-1Automatic transmission controlsAll '96-'98 models except CVT and GX 39All '99100 models except CVT 39-8All GX models 39-8'96-'98 CVT 39-4'99100 cw 39-12Back-up lightsCoupe and Sedan 110Hatchback l'10-1Brake lightsAll Coupes and'96-'98 Sedans 110-15'99-'00 Sedans 110-16Hatchback 110-17Brake system indicator light'96198 models 7'1'99100 models 71-1Ceiling light 114-3Charging system 22Condenser fan 63Console lights 114Cruise control 34Dash lights 114Daytime running lights 110- 13Engine coolant temperature gauge 81-1Fog lights 110-10Front parking lights 110-2Fuel gauge 81-1Fuse/relay boxUnder-dash 6Under-hood 6-4Underhood ABS 6-3Gauges 81Ground distribution 14Ground-to-Componentslndex 6-6Hazard warning lightsAll except '99100 Sedans 110-6'99100 Sedans 110-8Headlights 110-12Headlight switch 100Heater - See Air ConditionerHorn'96197 models 40'98 model 40-1'99100 models 40-2lgnition key reminder 73lgnition systemAll '96198 models except Dl685 20All '99100 models except D16Y5 with Mn 2O-2All D1685 engines 20-2'99-'00 D 16Y5 with M/T 20
lndicators 80Integrated control unit 70lnterlock systemAll except'96J98 CVT 138'96198CVT 138-1License plate lightsAll Coupes and '96-'98 Sedans I l0-3'99100 Sedans 1 10-4Hatchback 110-5Low fuel indicator light 74Moonrool'96197 models |22'98-'00 models 122-1Odometer 81Oil pressure indicator light 80-3Power distributionBattery to ignition switch, fuses, and relaysFuses to relays and components 10-2Power door locksAll models without keyless entry 130'96-'98 models with keyless entry 130-2'99100 models with keyless entry 130-12Power mirrorsWithout detogger 141With defogger '141-2
Power windows 120Programmed fuel injection system (PGNr-Fl)All '96-98 models except D1685 23All '99-'00 models except D16Y5with M/T and D1685 24All D1685 engines 25'99100 D16Y5 with M/T 23Radiator fan 63Rear window defogger'96-,98 models 64'99100 models 64-1Seat belt reminder 73Security system'96.'98 USA HX, LX, EX 133'96-'98 Canada EX, Si 133'99TOO USA HX, LX, EX, DX.V Si 133-4'99100 Canada EX, Si 133-4All CX and DX models 133-8Speedometer 81Starting systemA./T (All except Dl685) 21A"/r (D16Bs) 21-1Manualtransmission 21-2Slereo sound system 150Supplemental rastraint system (SRS) 47Tachometer 81TailliqhtsAllboupes and'96-'98 Sedans 110-3'99100 Sedans 1 10-4Hatchback 110-5Trunk light 114-3Turn signal lightsAll except'99100 Sedans 110-6'99-'00 Sedans 1 10-8Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) 33Wiper/washerFront 91Rear 92
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Circuit Schematics
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Each schematic represents one circult. A
circuit's wires and components are arranged
to show current flow, from power at the top of
the page, to ground, at the bottom.
Shared Circuits
Other circuits may share power or ground
terminals or wiring with the circuit shown. A
wire that connects one circuit to another, for
example, is cut short and has an arrowhead
at the end of it pointing in the direction of
current flow. Nelit to the anowhead is the
name o{ the circuil or comoonent which
shares that wiring. To quickly check shared
wiring, check the operation of a component it
serves. lf that component works, you know
the shared wiring is OK.
Connectors
All in-line and fuse box connectors are
numbered (C725, C416, etc.).
Component connectors are not numbered
but are identiJied by the name of the
component. lf a componenl has more than
one connector, each connector is assigned
a letter (A, B, C, etc.). Below most connector
numbers and comDonent names are
PHOTO and VIEW numbers. The PHOTO
number refers to a Dhoto in the back of the
book that shows lhe conneclor's location on
the car. The VIEW number refers to an
illustration in the back of the book that
shows the connector face, wire colors,
connector cavity numbers, and other details.
The connector cavity numbering sequence
begins at the top left corner oJ the connector
as seen from either of the viewooints shown
on page ffl . Disregard any numbers
molded into the connector housino.
Wires
Wires are identilied by the abbreviated
names of their colors; the second color rs the
color of the stripe. Wires are also identified by
their location in a connector. The number '2"
next to the male and female wire terminals at
C416, for example, means those terminals
join in cavity 2 of connector C416.
Symbols
A complete description of schematic
symbols begins on page | 8
"HOT" label tells you whenthe ignition switch suppliespower to the fuse. \
Artowhead meanswire connects toanother circuit;
Arrow with note rErngother circuils conncct h€re.
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See PowerDistribution,page 10-3.
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
has one oleach connactgterminala.
it ooints in directionof current flow.
TheImletor
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Cavity number; L ---
Jiili'iJi!--' -----> '
shoin on page S .
Maleterminal
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c725
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Connector number;index begins onpage 203.
Number ot photoin back ol bookshowing componentlocation on cat.
Number ofconneclor viewin back of book
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Component Locations
To see where a component or connector is located on the car, look up its photo number in the
Component Location section in the back of the book. The photo will also tell you the color of
the connector, and how many cavities it has.
To see where
connectors and parts
are located, look up
their photos in the
Component
Location section.
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lf there is no photo number below or beside a component name or a connector, ground, or
terminal number, look up that name or number in the Connector-to-Harness Index that begins
on page 203. The chart lists how many cavities a connector has, where it's located, and what
it connects to. The related illustration shows the connector's location on the harness, and the
harness routing.
Connactor ldontlticallon and Wke Harness Rouling
DFIVEF'S POWERSEAT WIAEHAFNESS
It a connector on a
schematic has no
photo number, look it
up in the Connector
ldentilication chart
c712
c7t6
c702c701
and related illustration.
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Symbols
Ground - "G"
This symbol means the end ol
the wire is attached (grounded) Ito the car frame or to a metal I
part connected to the frame. \i oro,|
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Each wire ground (G) it --/
numbered for reference.
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Switches
These switches move
together; the broken straight
line between them means the,
are mechanically connected.
Other types of switches are
controlled by a coil or a solid
state circuit. Unless otherwise
noted. all switches are shown
in their normal (rest) position,
with power off.
This ground symbol (dot
and 3 lines) overlapping the
component means the housing
of the component is grounded
to the car frame or to a metal
part connected to the frame.
This symbol represents
the bus inside a ground
connector. The dots I
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terminals connect to.
The ground symbol (large dot)
is the connection between the
bus and metal (grounded) part
of the car.
Terminals - "T"
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Solid-state
Fuses
This means power is supplied
when the ignition switch is in ON (ll).
Current rating
Diodes
A rectifier diode works like a one
way valve. lt allows current to
llow only in the direction of the
arrow.
A Zener diode blocks reverse
current at normal voltages just like
a rectifier diode. At high voltages.
however, a Zener diode allows
current to f low in reverse
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Each "T" lerminal (ring type)
is numbered for reference and
location. A "T" terminal is
secured with a screw or bolt.
Shielding
This represents RFI
(Radio Frequency
Interference) shielding
around a wire. The
shielding is always
connected to ground.
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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.
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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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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Connector
or
Terminal
Number of
Cavities/
Color
LocationConnects toNotes
Starter Cables
T1
r2
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine
Under-hood luse/relay box
Staner motor
t+lBatteryBattery positive terminal
Battery Ground Cable
Right front shock towerBody ground, via battery ground
cable
oBatteryBattery negative terminal
Engine Ground Cable A
t!tLeft end of enginePower steering pump bracket
Too left side ot bulkheadBody ground, via engine ground
cable A
Engine Ground Cable B
T4Bight side of engine compartmentTransmission
(ritRight side of front frameBody ground, via engine ground
Under-hood ABS Fuse/Relay Box Wire Harness
tcRight side of engine compartmentUnder-hood ABS fuse/relay box
oBatteryBattery positive terminal
A,/C Wire Harness
c209
wtJl/,\-7Ee
c754
4-GRY
1.GRY
2-GRY
2-GRY
Lefl front of engine compartment
Left front of engine compartment
Lefl front of engine compartment
Left tront of engine compartment
Engine compartment wire harness
A,/C compressor clutch
Condenser fan motor
A,/C pressure switch
G751Left front of engine compartmentBody ground, via A,/C wireharness

Connector
or
Terminal
Number of
Cavitiesl
Color
LocationConnects toNotes
Engine Wire Harness (D16Y5, D16Y8 engines): '9&98 models and'9$'fl) D16Y5 dIWT (cont'd)
T101
r102
Lett side of engine
Right side of engine compartment
Alternator
Under-hood fuse/relay box
G101Right of engineEngine ground. via engine wire hamess
'1: D16Y5 engine.2: D16Yg engine'3: D16Y5 (A,/T). D16Y8 enoines'4: '96 model: dtl coupes,'97 model: all coupes, California Sedan,'98-'00 model: all
'96-'98 models and '99-'00 D16Y5 dM/T:
Ic138cl13 Tlorclllcr19 Ic109c110
c141.
T102.
c147-
cl4:t'
cl17'clal
c1|{)
cl18
c139
cl20
c129
c1a6
c1a5
€NGINE wlREHARNESS
cl l5
c116
c137
cr02
c105
c106
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.1 : D16Y5 engine-2: D16Y8 engine
'99;00 models except Dl6Y5 w/M/T:
C134 -\-
c133 ctrg
c123 ('21
c112
cr0g
l.tto
cr38ct13
c130
Clilt
T102
Ctit3
cl17
G1a4
cltt
c139
ct20
c1?9
cr$
C1'15
Connector
ol
Terminal
Number of
Cavities/
Color
LocationConnects toNotos
Engine Wire Harness (Dl6Y5, D16Y8 engines): '99-'00 models except D16Y5 dM/T (cont'd)
T101
T102
Left side of engine
Right side oI engin€ compartment
Alternator
Under-hood tuse/relay box
G101Right side ot engineEngine ground. via engine wire hamess
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c1l5 C124 cl25 c1z2 c121
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Connector
or
Terminal
Number of
Cavities/
Color
LocationConnects toNotes
Engine Wire Harness (Dl6Y7): '96 model
c101
c102
c103
cl04
c104
c 105
c106
c107
c108
c109
c110
c111
c112
c11 3
c114
c115
c116
c117
c118
c119
c120
c121
c122
c123
c124
cl24
c125
c126
c127
cl28
c129
c130
c131
cl32nl2?
c134al eR
1O.GRY
3-GRY
4.GRN
3-N/A
2.BLK
2-BLK
2-BLK
2-BLK
3.GRY
3-GRY
3.GRY
2-BLK
2.GRY
2-BLK
14-BLU
14-GRY
3.GRY
2.BLK
2-GRY
1O-GRY
1 -BLK
2-GRY
4.GRY
2.GRY
2-GRY
4-GRY
2.BLK
2-BLK
2-GRY
1-BLK
2O-BRN
22-GRN
32.GRY
25-GRY
31-BLU
16.GRY
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine
Lefl side of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side of engine
Under right side of dash
Behind right kick panel
Below right front footrest
Below right front footrest
Below right front footrest
Below right front footrest
Main wire harness
CKF sensor
Engine oil pressure switch
Alternator
Altemator
No. 1 fuel injector
No. 2 fuel injector
No. 3 fuel injector
No. 4 fuel injector
IAC valve
TP sensor
MAP sensor
IAT sensor
Power steering pressure switch
EVAP purge control solenoid valve
Junction connector
Junction connector
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
Countershaft speed sensor
Engine coolant temperature switch
Distributor
Engine coolant temperaturesending unit
ECT sensor
Primary HO2S (sensor 1)
Back-up light switch
Lock-up control solenoid valves
Secondary HO2S (sensor 2)
Mainshaft speed sensor
Linear solenoid
Shift control solenoid valves
Starter solenoid
Junction Connector
Main wire harness
ECM/PCM connector A
PCM connector B
ECM/PCM connector C
ECM/PCM connector D
USA
Canada
A/T
USA
Atf
Aff
M/T
Arl
AtT
A/T
Afi
T101
T102
Left side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Alternator
Under-hood fuse/relay box
G101Right side of englneEngine ground, via engine wirenarness
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Connector
or
Terminal
Number of
Cavities/
Color
LocationConnects toNoles
Engine Wire Harness (Dl6Y7 engine): '97-'98 models
c101
c102
c103
c104
c104
c105
c106
c107
c108
c109
c110
c111
c113
c114
c115
c116
c118
c119
c'120
c121
c122
c124
c124
c125
c126
c127
c128
c129
cl30
c131
c132
c133
c134
c135
\, | 'tO
c141
1O-GRY
3-GRY
1.CLR
4.GRN
3.N/A
2-BLK
2-BLK
2-BLK
2-BLK
3.GRY
3-GRY
3-GRY
2-BLK
2.GRY
2-BLK
14.BLU
14.GRY
3.GRY
2-BLK
2-GRY
lO.GRY
1-BLK
2-GRY
4.GRY
2.GRY
2-GRY
4.GRY
2.BLK
2.BLK
2-GRY
1-BLK
2O-BRN
22-GRN
32-GRY
25.GRY
31-BLU
16.GRY
8-GRY
2-BLK
Lefl side of engine compartment
Lett side of engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine
Lefl side of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of ongine compartmont
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middl€ of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side of engine
Under right sido of dash
Behind right kick panel
Below right front footrest
Below right front footrest
Below right front footrest
Below right front footrest
Left side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartmsnt
Main wire hamess
CKF sensor
Engine oil pressure switch
Alternator
Altemator
No. 1 fuel injector
No. 2 fuel iniector
No. 3 fuel iniector
No. 4 fuel injector
IAC valve
TP sensor
MAP sensor
IAT sensor
Power steering pressur€ switch
EVAP purge control solenoid valve
Junction connector
Junction connector
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
Countershaft speed sensor
Engine coolant temperature switch
Distributor
Engine coolant temperatu resenorng unI
ECT sensor
Primary HO2S (sensor 1)
Back-up light switch
Lock-up control solenoid valves
Secondary HO2S (sensor 2)
Mainshaft speed sensor
Linear solenoid
Shift conirol solenoid valves
Starter solenoid
Junclion connector
Main wire harness
ECM/PCM connector A
PCM connector B
ECM/PCM connector C
ECM/PCM connsctor D
Main wire harness
EVAP control canister vent shutVAIVE
USA
Canada
USA
Nf
A/T
M/T
A/T
Atl
An
AIT
NT
T101
T102
Left side of engine
Right side of engine compartment
Altemator
Under-hood fuse/relay box
G101Right side of engineEngine ground, via enginewtre narness
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