speed HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

The charging system is OK.ls the amperage 50 A or more?
Alternator/Regulator Test-4:
With the engine sPeed still at
2,000 rpm, fulltieid the alternator.
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From previous page
CAUTION: The voltage will rise quickly when the allGrnator is flll-fielded Do not ellow
the vollage to exceed 18 V; il may damage the electrical syslem
NOTE: Attach a probe to a VAT 40 full field test lead, and insert the probe into the full field
access hole at the back of the alternator' Switch the field selector to the "A (GroLrnd)" posi
tion momentarilV, and check the amperage readlng
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Gauge Assembly
Component Location Index
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,22lbt.lrl
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR {VSS)Troubleshooting, page 23-1 40
GAUGE ASSEMBLYGau ge/lndicator/TerminalLocation Index, page 23-129Removal, page 23-135Bulb Location, page 23-136Disassembly, page 23 138
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
FLUIO LEVEL SW]TCH
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ENGINE OIL PR€SSURE SWITCH

JGau ge/lndicator/Terminal
With tachometer;
CONNECTOR "A"
{A/T GEAR POSITION INDICATOR}
Location lndex
CONNECTOR "8"
{GAUGE and INOICATOR)CONNECTOB "C"
CONNECTOR "D"
{ABS INDICATORI
SPEEDOMETER:Indicates 60 km/h at 637 rpm or
60 mph at 1,025 rpm o{thevehicle speed sensor (VSS).
A/T GEAR POSITIONINDICATORSee page 23 149
TACHOMETER:Indicates 100 rpm at200 pulses per minuteol the ignition controlmodule (lCMi.FUEL GAUGEENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) GAUGE
(cont'd)
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(GAUGE end INDICATORI
A1-----------+816
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c1 --------->c13
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Gauge/Sending Unit Test, page 23-142

Gauge Assembly
Gauge/lndicator/Terminal Location Index (cont'd)
Without tachometer:
CONNECTOR "A"
IA/T GEAR POSITION INDICATORICONNECTOR "8"
{GAUGE and INDICATOR}CONNECTOR "C"
(GAUGE and INDICAIORI
CONNECTOR "F"
{SRS INDICATOR)CONNECTOR "D"
{ABS INDICATORI
SPEEDOMETER:Indicates 60 km/h at 637 rpm or60 mph at 1,025 rpm ofthevehicle speed sensor (VSS).
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUFE (ECT) GAUGEA/T GEAR POSITIONINDICATOFSee page 23 149FUEL
A1 ------> 46
----> al4
B1. - --------------->B16
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C1-- - --------..+C13
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Gauge/Sending Unit Test, page 23 142

JDisassembly {Without Tachometerl
NOTE: Handle the terminals and printed circuit boards
carefully to avoid damaging them.
SPEEDOMETER MOUNTINGSCREWS (x 4)
A/T GEAR POSITION INDICAMOUNTING SCREWS {x 2l
SRS INOICATORPRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE {ECT}
GAUGE
ABS INDICATORPRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
PRINTED CIRCUIT
METER PANEL
FUEL GAUGEMOUNTING SCREWS {x 3)ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUR€GAUGE MOUNTING SCREWS {x 3l
A/T GEAR POSITION INDICATOR
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
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METER LENSMETER VISOR
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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI
Troubleshooting
Before testing, inspect the No. 15 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
TEST HARNESSOTLAJ _ PT3O2OAREO TEST HARNESSCLIP
PROTECTIVETAPE
TEST HARNESSOTLA' . PT3O2OA
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Test the BLK wire:1. Disconnect the 3P connectorfrom the vehicle speed sensor(vss).
2. Connect the test harness(07LAJ PT30200) only to theengine wire harness,3. Connect the RED test harnessclip to the positive probe of a
4. Check for continuity betweenthe RED test harness clip andbody ground.
Repair opon in the BLK wireb€twe€n the VSS and G101.ls there continuity?
Te3t the BLK/YEL wire:1. Connect the WHT test harnessclip to the positive probe of avoltmeter, and connectthe REDtest harness clip to the negativeprobe.2. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Repair open in iho BLK/YEL wirebetween the VSS and the under-d6sh tuse/relav box.
vss
GRN TEST HARNESS
RED TEST HARNESS
WHT TEST HARNESS CLIP
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(From prevaous page)
WHT TEST HARNESSCLIP
TEST HABNESS07LAJ - Plil020aRED TEST HARNESSCLIP
PROTECTIVEAPE
GRN TEST HARNESS CLIP
GAUGE ASSEMBLY 16P CONNECTOR "8"
BLU
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Tost the BLU/WHT wireiConnect lhe GRN test harnessclip to the positive probe of avoltmeter, and connect the RED
test harness clip to the negativeprobe.
Repair open in the BLU/WHT wirob€twoon the VSS and ECM/PCM,TCM (CVT), and cruise control untt.ls there about 5 V or more ?
Test the vss:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the other test harness connector to the VSS.3. Raise the front ot the vehicle,and support it with safetystands,4. Put the vehicle in neutral with
the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Slowly rotate one wheel withthe other wheel blocked.
Does voltage pulse from 0 toapprox.5 V or more ?
Speedometer Tosii'1. Disconnect the 16P connector"B" from the gauge assem-blv.2. Touch a probe to the BLUMHTwire, and connect it to bodyground through a voltmeter.
3. Slowly rotate one wheel with
the other wheel blocked.
Repair open in the BLU/WHT wi.ebelween th€ VSS and the 3pe€d-Does the meter indicate puls-
ing voltage?
female terminals

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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l\4ist switch"0N"oo
Washer switch "0N "oo
Rear Window WiPer/Washer Switch:
I Terminal
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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
1.
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
Windshield:
l1 2 314 |
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Rear Window:
11 z 3l
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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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CavityWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
BRNA/VHTUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 80 - 120 O.
Fau lty actuator solenoid
Poor ground (G202)
An open in the wire
1BRNUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 40 - 60 0.
11BRN/BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 70 - 110 0.
2GRY
lgn jtion switch ON (ll),
main switch ON and
brake pedal pushed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 0 V with the Pedal
pushed and battery voltage with
the pedal released.
'Faulty brake switch
. An open In the wlre
3BLKU nderall conditionsCheck for continuitY to groundl
There should be continuity
' Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
5GRNA,A/HT
Brake pedal pushed,
then released
Check for voltage to groundl
There should be batterY voltage
with the Pedal Pushed. and 0 V
with the pedal released
. Blown No. 52 (15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
. Faulty brake switch. An open in the wire
LT GRN/
RED
Set button pushedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 52 (15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
Faulty horn relay
Faulty sevresume switch
Faulty cable reel
An open in the wire7LT GRN/
BLK
Resume button Pushed
10RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll)Attach to ground:
Cruise indicator light in the gauge
assembly should come on.
Blown bulb
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box
Faulty dimming circuit in the
gauge assemDly
An open in the wire
BLU,A/VHT
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and main swilch ON;
raise the front of the
car, and rotate one
wheel slowly with the
other wheel blocked.
Check for voltage between the
BLUMHT @ and BLK O terminals:
There should be 0- 5 V or more
-0- 5 V or more repeatedlY
. Faulty vehicle speed sensor {VSS)
. An open in the wire
LT GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and main switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be batterY voltage.
Blown No. 14 (7.5 A)fuse in the
under-dash luse/relaY box
Faulty main switch
An open in the wire
14PNK
A,T: Shift lever in E,
ojorE
M/T: Clutch pedal
released
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no conti-
nuity when the clutch Pedal is
depressed or when the shift lever
is in other positions.
Faulty A/f gear position switch
Faulty or misadjusted clutch
switch (M/T)
Poor ground (G401, G402)
An open in the wire
BLU/GRN
Under all conditionsCheck for continuity between No. I
terminal and No. 5 terminal of the
PCM connector A.
There should be continuity
. An open in the wire
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Cruise Control
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Astuator Replacement
1.Pull back the boot, and loosen the locknut. Then dis-
connect the cable from the bracket.
Disconnect the cable end from the actuator rod.
Disconnect the 4P connector from the actuator.
Disconnect the vacuum hosa from the vacuum tank.Pull out the vent hose.
Remove the three mounting bolts and the actuator
with the bracket.
CABTI aP CONNECTOR
lf necessary, disconnect the cable end from the link-age over the accelerator pedal, then turn the grom-
met 90' in the bulkhead, and remove the cable,
Install in the revers€ order of removal, and adjust
free play at the actuator rod after connecting thecable (see ne)d column).
7.
VACUUM HOSE
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1.
Actuator Cable Adjustment
Check that the actuator cable operates smoothlywith no binding or sticking.
Stan the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm withno load (Afl'in N or E, M/T in neutral) untit theradiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Measure the amount of movement of the actuato.rod until the cable pulls on the accelerator lever(engine speed starts to increase). Free Dlay shouldbe 11 t 1.0 mm (0.43 I 0.04 in).
LOCKNUT FREE PLAY: 11 1 1.0 mm
{o.i|:l r 0.oit in}
lf free play is not within specs, loosen the locknut,
and turn the adjusting nut as required.
NOTE: lf necessary. check the throttle cable freeplay (see section 11). then recheck the actuator rodfree play.
Retighten the locknut, and recheck the free play.
ACTUATOR ROD