airbag HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G User Guide

Heater and Air Conditioning
Heater '.'..""" 21'1
Air Conditioning ......."'.. "' 22-1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS}
The civic sRs includes a driver's airbag located in the steering wheel hub ln addition, all models (except some
models for canada) have a passenger's airbag located in the dashboard above the glove box'
Information necessary to safely service the sRS is included in this service Manual ltems marked with an asterisk (*)
on the contents page include, or are located near, sRs components. servicing, disassembling or replacing these
items will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Honda dealer'
@-";;il rendsring the SRS inoperative, which could lead to personal iniury or deaih in the svent of a sev€re
frontal collision. all SRS service work must be pertormed by an authorized Honda d€aler'
. lmploper service procedures, including incorrest removal and instsllation of the sRs, could lead to personal
iniury caused by unintentional deployment of the airbags'
o Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise. the system may fait in case of a collision. or the airbags may deploy
when the ignition switch is ON {ll}'
. sRs electrical wiring harncsses are id€ntified by yellow colol coding. Related components ale located in lhe
steering column, front console, dashboard, dashboald lowet panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box'
Do not use electricaltest equipment on these circuits.

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Electrical
Special Toofs .,....................,23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ..............,.................... . 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting .............. ......... . . 23-5
wire color codes ..........,23-5
Schematic Symbols ........,................... . . .. .... 23-6
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ...,..................... ... .. . 23'7
Dashboard ......................23-8
Dashboard/Door ......... 23-12*Airbags ................. ....... Section 24
Air Conditioning ......... Section 21
Aftelnator ..........."""" """ 23-112
Anti-lock Brake System {ABS) Section 19*A/T Gear Position Indicator .....................,. .... ... 23-149
Automatic Transmission Svstem .... . ....... Section 14
Batterv ......... . . . ... ...... .......23-91
Blower controls .. . ... Section 2l
Charging System ....'...........23'112
Connector ldentilication and Wire Harness
Routing .................. ......23'13
Cruise Control ............,........23-240
Dash Lights Brightness Controller ............. ....... 23-180
Fan controfs "" 23'126
Fuel PumD ........ . ........ section 11
Fuses/Refay ...............,..,,.. 23'62
PGM-FI Control System ......................,....... Section 1 1
*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ....,.,.......23-131
Fuef Gauge ...........'.'.......23-142
Gauge/lndicator .. . .. 23-129
Ground Distribution .. . 23-75
Heatei controls .. . ..... Section 21*Horn................. ...............23-196
*tgnition Switch ....................23-89
lgnition System .......,.... 23-102
*lntegrated Control Unit ....................................... 23-156
fnterlock System ,........ . . , ,23-144
Lighting System . . . .. ......... 23-161
Lights, Exterior
Back-up Lights ..'............23'171
Brake Lights .................. 23'174
Daytime Bunning Lights (Canadal ............... 23'166
Front Parking Lights ......,................ .'. .......... 23-167
Front Turn Signal Lights .......... . . ............ ..,.23-167
Headtights ....".'....-... ..... 23'167
High Mount Brake Light ...................... ... .23'179
License Plate Lights ...... 23'176
Taitfights ................ .......23'171
lnterior Lights ..-.......,, . 23-142
Moonroof ..,.................,........ 23-235
Power Distribution ....... . . .23-61
Power Door Locks .......,,,. .23'251
Power Mirrors ,..............,.,...23'206
Power Relays ....... . ...... . . .. 23-86
Power Windows ............,,....23-220
Rear Window Defogger .......................... . . ... . . 23-2OO
Spark Plugs . ..... . ........ .....23-111
Slarting System ................23-93*stereo Sound Svstem ,................. ..... ... . ... ,.,.,,23'147'Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... . Section 24
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher System .......'.'....-... 23-173
*Undel-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............,.................. 23-85
vehicfe soeed sensor (VSSI """" ""' 23-140+Wipers/Washers .........,.,.,...23-214
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, references to auto-
matic transmission (Mf) in this section include the CVT.

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SRS Main Harness
Conneclor or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c801
c802
c803
c804
c805
c806
c807
2?
2
2
2
18
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/relaY
DOX
Right side of under-dash fuse/
relay Dox
Under left side of dash
Under right side of dash
Middle of floor
Middle of floor
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C911)
N4ain wire harness (C412)
Memory erase signal {MES) connector
Cable reel
Passenger's airbag assemblY
Dummy resastor connector
SRS unit
USA
Canada
G801Middle of floorBody ground, via SRS main harness
SRS MAIN HARNESS
23-61

Under-dash Fuse/RelaY Box
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review lhe
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Removal:
1. Make sure you have the anti-lheft code for the radio
then write down the frequencies lor the radio's pre-
set buttons ('99 - 00 modelsl.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. then discon
nect the positive cable, and wait at least three min
utes,
3. Disconnect the airbag connectors (see section 24)'
4. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
knee bolster (see section 20)
5. Remove the two mounting nuts, and pull the under
dash fuse/relay box out from under the dash'
6. Disconnect the connectors from the under-dash
fuse/relay box, and take out the under-dash fuse/
relay box (see section 24).
lnstallation:
1. Connect the connectors to the under-dash tuse/
relay box, then install the under dash fuse/relay box
in the reverse order of removal (see section 24)'
2. Install the driver's dashboard lower cover (see sec
tion 20).
3. Connect the airbag connectors {see section 24)
4. Connect the battery positive cable, then connect the
negative cable.
5. Enter the anti-theft code lor the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets ('99 - 00 models)'
6. Confirm that all sYstems work properly'
23-45

Switch Test
lMake sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons ('99 - 00 models).
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait at least three minutes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector (see sec-
tion 24).
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
section 20).
Disconnect the cable reel sub-harness 3P connector
from the main wire harness.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
MAIN WIREHARNESS3P CONNECTOR
SUB-HABNESS3P CONNECTOR
REEL
6.
Terminalside olmale terminals
Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of
the cable reel sub-harness and body ground with
the horn switch pressed.
alf there is continuity, the horn switch is OK.
lf there is no continuity, go to step 6l-
-\
1.
8.
10.
'I 1.
9.
Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see section
24), then disconnect the horn connector from the
steering wheel.
Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of
the cable reel sub-harness 3P connector and horn
positive terminal.
lf there is no continuity, replace the cable reel
(see section 24).
lf there is continuity, repair or replace the horn
swtlcn,
lf all tests prove OK, reinstall the driver's airbag
assembly (see section 24), and reconnect the cable
reel sub-harness connector.
Reconnect the driver's airbag connector, and rein-
stall the access panel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative
termtnar.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper
system operation:
12.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indica-
tor light should come on for about six seconds
and then go off.
Make sure both horn buttons work.
13. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets ('99 - 00 models).
HORN CONNECTOR
23-199

Cruise Gontrol
3.
1.
2.
Main Switch Test/Replacement
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see sec-tion 20).
Carefully push out the switch from behind the dashboard.
Disconnect the connector from the swtrcn.
MAIN SWITCH
BULBS {0.84 Wt
Check for continuity between the terminals in eachswitch position according to the table.
lf there is no continuity. reDlace the switch.
4.
Terminal
r**
--\235
OFFo--oGa\-o\:./\a/
ONo-/a-oo--o\:/\:/
23-244
Set/Resume Switch
5.
Test/Replacement
2.
1.
MAIN WIREHARNESS3P CONNECTOR
Make sure you have the anti-theft code for theradio, then write down the frequencies for theradio's preset buttons. ('99 - 00 models).Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-nect the positive cable, and wait at least three min-utes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag connector (see sec-tion 24).
Remove the dashboard driver's lower cover (see sec,tion 20).
Disconnect the cable reel sub harness 3p connectorfrom the main wire harness.
CABLE BEELSUB-HARNESS3P CONNECTOS
Terminalside ofmale terminals
Check for continuity between the terminals of thecable reel sub-harness 3P connector in each switchposition according to the table.
L Terminal
Position123
SET (ON}o----o
BESUi,|E IONIo-----o
lf there is continuity, and it matches the table,the switch is OK.
lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
go to step 7.

7. Remove th€ two screws, then remove the switch'
Check for continuity between the terminals in switch
position according to the table.
Terminal
t"-"t*
-\23
SET (ON)o--o
RESUI\4E {ON}o----o
lf there is continuity, and it matches the table,
replace the cable reel.
lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
reDlace the switch.
8.
SET/NESUME
l-l
23-245
11.
q
10.
12.
lf all tests prove OK, reconnect the cable reel and
cable reel sub-harness connector, then reinstall the
steering column covers
Reconnect the driver's airbag connector. and rein-
stall the access panel on the steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
After connecting the airbag connectors, confirm
proper system operation; Turn the ignition switch ON
(ll); the SRS indicator light should come on for about
six seconds and then go off.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presels {'99 -00 models)'

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Troubleshooting
Sef f -dia gnostic Proctdurcs ............. 2+13
Reading the DTC .............................. 2+13
Erasing the DTC Mcnrory ................ 24-15
Troubleshooting h.ttnitt.nt
Failures ..............24-15
SRS U n it ldcntificrtion .................... 24- 1 6
Diagnostic Troublc Code (DTC)
Chart - '96 - 97 Models..."'."....... 24-17
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI
Chart - '$ - 00 Models '.........""' 24'19
SRS lndicaror Light Wire
connections ...'.,24-25
Ff owcharts ........,,,,.24-26
Airbag
Repfacemant ...'.'...24-67
Disposaf .................24'70
Cable Reel
Repfacement .........24'72
SRS Unh
Repfacement ..'......24'76
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sRs
Supplemental Restraint System (SRSI
Speciaf Tools ... ...........24'2
Component/Wirin g Locations
fndex ................ ......24-3
Description ................ 24-5
Circuit Diagram ......." 24'6
Precautions/Procedures
Generaf Precautions ...............,,,,,,,.. 24-7
Airbag Handling and Storage .........24-7
SRS Unit Precautions ...................... 24-8
Inspection After Deployment ........' 24-8
Wiring Precautions ................... ....... 24'9
Backprobing Spring-loaded Lock
Connectors .......,24-9
Spring-loaded Lock Connectol ....,,. 24-10
Spring-loaded Lock Connector with
Built-in Short Contact ................. 24-10
Disconnecting the Airbag
Connector(sl .....' 24'11
Steering-related Precautions ...,.,.,,. 24'12

Component/Wiring Locations
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Index: With Front Passenger's Airbag
SRS INDICATOR LIGHT (ln the gauge assemblvl
Troubleshooting, Page 24 13
Gauge assembly, section 23CABLE REEL
Replacemenlpage 2!-t 2
To HORN SWITCH
SRS UNIT(lncluding safing sensor
and imPact sensorl
Replacement Page 24 76
To DRIVER'S AIRBAG
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
to SRS INDICATOB LIGHT in
GAUGE ASSEMBLY5P CONNECTOB
DBIVER'S AIRBAG
Beplacement,page 24-61Disposal, page 24 70FRONT PASSENGER'S AIBBAG
Replacement, Page 24_67
Disposal, Page 24 70
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SRS MAIN HARNESSto CABI-E RE€L2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN
SERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR {2PI
IBRN, BLK]
to UNOER-OASHFUSE/RELAY BOX2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESSto FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG2P CONNECTOB
SRS MAIN HARNESSto SRS UNITr8P CONNECTOR
SBS MAIN HARNESSto MAINWIRE HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
MEMORY ERASE SIGNAL(MES) CONNECTOR I2P)
[GRY, GRYI or IGRN. GRNI
MAIN WIRE HARNESSto DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
24P CONNECTOR
2+3
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Gomponent/Wiring Locations
Index: Without Front Passenger's Airbag (some Canada Modelsl
SRS INDICATOR LIGHT (ln the gauge assembly)Troubleshooting, page 24-13Gauge assembly, section 23
DRIVER'S AIRSAGReplacement,page 24-67Disposal, page 24-70
SRS UNITGROUNO
To HORN SWITCH
SRS MAIN HARNESS
SRS UNIT{lncluding safing sensorand impact sensor)Replacement. page 24,76
To CRUISE CONTROLSET/RESUME SWITCH
oo/ \oo
To DRIVER,S AIRBAG
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESSto SRS INDICATOR LIGHT inGAUGE ASSEMBLY5P CONNECTOR
SERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR {2P}IB8N, BLKI
SRS MAINto UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESSto SRS UNIT18P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESSto MAINWIREHARNESS3P CONNECTOR
MEMORY ERASE SIGNAL(MES) CONNECTON (2P'
IGRY, GRYI o. IGRN, GRNI
MAIN WIRE HARNESSto DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS24P CONNECTOR
24-4
DUMMY RESISTOB