motor HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

-Performance Test
NOTE: Before staning the following checks. disconnect
the wire from terminal M. and make a connection as
described below using as heavy a wire as possible (prefer-
ably equivalent to the wire used for the car).
Pull-in CoilTest:
Connect the battery as shown, lf the staner pinion pops
out. it is working proPerly.
CAUTION: Do not leavo tho batterv connost€d for more
than 10 seconds.
Hold-in Coil Test:
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal' lf the pinion
does not retract, the hold-in coil is working properly.
CAUTION: Do not loavc lhe battsry connected for mot6
than 10 ssconds.
Retracting Tosi:
Disconnect the battery also from the body. lf the pinion
retracts immediately, it is working properly.
GAUTION: Do not loave the baftery conn€ctod tor more
than 10 seconds.
Startor No-load Tost:
Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
Connect the starter to the battery as described in
the diagram below, and confirm that the motor
starts and keeps rotating.
1.
3, lf the electric current and motor speed
specifications when the battery voltage is
the starter is working ProPerly.
Specifications:
80 A or less (Electric current),2,600 rpm or more
(Motor-speed)
meet the
at 11.5 V,
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Fan Controls
Component Location Index
UNDER.HOOO
CONDENSER FAN RELAYTest, page 23-87
RADIATOR FAN RELAYTest, page 23 87
CONDENSERFAN MOTOR
TOR FAN MOTORRemoval, section 10
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE (ECTI
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Integrated Control Unit
UNDER,DASH FUS€/RELAY 8OX
IGNITION SWITCH
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Circuit Diagram
INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT
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UNDES H@O FUSE/RELAY BOX
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INTEEMITTENTWIPER RELAYCIRCUIT
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WINOSHIELDWASHERMOTOR
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All Systems:
Cavity Wire
Cavity Wire
Intelmittent Wiper System:
Test condilion
Test condition
Test: Desired resultPossible cause il rgsull is not obtained
Test: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
Al4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
A9
Under all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 43 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
A6
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage.
. Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
B1
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BLU/BLK
and
BLU,^/VHT
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and windshield wiper
switch at OFF or INT
Check for continuity between the
BLU/BLK and BLU/WHT terminals:
There should be continujty.
Blown No. 26 {20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield wiper switch
Faulty windshield wiper motor
An open in the wire
B3YEUBLU
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and windshield wiper
switch at INT
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.26 (20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield wiper switch
An open in the wire
*A5lgnition switch ON (ll)Check tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No.26 (20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
WHT/BLK
lgnition switch ON { ll),
and windshield washer
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Faulty windshield washer switch
. An open in the wire
*: With combined wiper'washer operatlon
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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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IJCircuit Diagram (Windshield)
UNDER DAS'IFUSE F'-AY B3X
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UNDER,HOOD FUSElFELAY BOX
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Wiper/Washer Switch Test
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover {see
section 20).
Remove the steering column covers.
Disconnect the 8P and 6P connectors from the
switch, remove the two screws, and pull out the
switch.
4. Check tor continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch:
Terminal
Position \
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OFFoo
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LOoo
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l\4ist switch"0N"oo
Washer switch "0N "oo
Rear Window WiPer/Washer Switch:
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Washer switch "0N"
(Wiper switch "OFF"lo--oo--o
OFFo--o
ONo--o
Washer switch "0N"
{Wiper switch "0N")o--oo--o
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WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
Windshield:
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Rear Window:
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Windshield Wiper Motor Test
1.Open the hood, and remove the cap nuts. Carefully
remove the wiper arms so that they do not touch
the hood.
Remove the cowl cover by prying out the trim clips
(see section 20).
Disconnect the 5P connector lrom the windshield
wiper motor.
Test the motor by connecting battery power
ground according to the table.
lf the motor does not run or fails to run smoothiy,
replace it.
5. Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 {+)
and No.3 {-) terminals. and run the motor at low or
high speed.
The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or less
alternately.
Terminal
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LOW SPEEDo@
HIGH SPEEDo@
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Wipers/Washers
Rear Wiper Motor Test (Hatchback)
1.Remove the hatch lower trim panel (see section 20).
Disconnect the 4P connector from the wiper motorassemDry,
Test the motor by connecting battery power to theNo. 1 terminal and ground to the No. 3 terminal.
lf the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly,reptace rI.
Reconnect the 4P connector to the wiper motor.
Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+)
and No.2 (-)terminals,
Run the motor by turning the wiper switch ON.
The voltmeter should indicate 0 V and 4 V or lessalternately.
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1.
Washer Motor Test
Remove the front bumper (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connectors from the washer,
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lf the motor fails to run smoothly, replace it.lf the motor runs smoothly. but little or no wasnerfluid is pumped. check for a disconnecr€o orblocked washer hose, or a clogged pump outlet inthe motor.
REAR WINDOWWASHER MOTOR(Hatchbackl
WASHER FLUIORESERVOIR
3. Test the washer motor by connecting battery power
and ground according to the table.
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Power Windows
Gomponent Location Index
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
POWER WINDOW RELAYTest, paqe 23 87
FRONT PASSENGER'S WINDOW SWITCHTest. page 23-230
FRONT PASSENGER'S WINDOW MOTORTest, page 23-232
POWER WINDOWMASTER SWITCH(Has built in control unit)Input Test, page 23-226f e$, page 23 224
RIGHT REAR WINOOW SWITCH {SedanlTest, page 23-230
BIGHT REAR WINDOW MOTORlSedanlTest, page 23-232
DRIVER'S WINOOW MOTORTest, page 23-231
LEFT REAR WINDOW SWITCH (Sedan)
Test, page 23-230
LEFT BEAR WINDOW MOTOR {Sedanlf e$, page 23-232
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Power Windows
Circuit Diagram ('96-98 Sedan)
UNDER HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
I.iASTER SWITCH
UNDER.DASH FUSUBELAYEOX
BLU/ELK
B3
3 I BIGHT BEAR
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FBONTPASSENGER'SWINDOWswtTcH
BLK
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G551LEFT HEAF WINDOWMOTOR
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BLK
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G551FRONT PASSENGER'SWINOOW MOTOR
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