coolant level HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

Radiator
Engine Coolant Refilting and Bleeding (cont,dl
8. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an eoualamount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
o Use only genuine Honda antifreeze/coolant.. For best corrosion protection. the coolant con_centration must be maintained year_round at50% minimum. Coolant concentrations less than50% may not provide sufficient protectionagainst corrosion or freezing.. Coolant concentrations greater than 60010 willimpair cooling efficiency and are not recom_mended.
CAUTION:
. Do not mix difforont brands ofar ilreeze/coolants.. Do not use additional rust inhibiiors or anti_rustproduqt3; they may not be compatible with thecoolant.
Engine Coolent Refi

Capacity Iincluding reservoir{0.4 f 10.42 US qr, 0.35 lmp qt),I;
*1: D16Y5, D16Y/, O16Y8 engines*2: 81642 engine*3; Dl6Y7 engine*4: Dl6Y8 engine
M/r3.8 f {4.0 US qt, 3.3 lmp qt)*1
4.5 / (4.8 US qt. 4.0 tmp qt)*,
Att3.7, (3.9 US qr,3.3 tmp qt).3
3.9 / (4.1 US qt,3.4lmp qt)*.
CW3.9 / (4.1 US qt,3.4 tmp qtl
10-8
\.-I
9. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of thefiller neck. and install the radiator cap looselv.
Start the engine and let it run until it warms up (theradiator fan comes on at least twicer.
Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator.add coolant if needed.
Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run the engineagain and check for leaks.
10.
11.

Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
Symptom Chart
NOTE;
. Check the engine coolant level. and allow the engine to warm up before troubleshooting.
. Any abnormality must be corrected before continuing the test.
. Because of the precise measurements needed. use a multimeter when testing.
o Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:- Fuses No. 41 11.5 Al, No. 55 (40 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box. and No. 17 (7.5 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay
box- Grounds No. G401, G402- Cleanliness and tightness of all connectors
SymptomRomedy
Hot air flow is low.Blower motor runs. but one or more
speeds are inoperative.
Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-8).
Blower runs properly.Check for the following:. Clogged heater duct. Clogged heater outlet. Incorrect door position
No hot air flow.Blower motor does not run at all,Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-10).
Blower motor runs.Check for the following:. Clogged heater duct. Clogged blower outlet. Clogged heater valve. Faultv air mix door. Heater valve cable adjustment (see page 21-44). Air mix control cable adiustment (see page 2'l-441. Faulty cooling system thermostat (see section 10). Clogged evaporator (with air conditioning). Frozen evaporator {with air conditioning)
Mode control motor does not run, or one or more modes
are inooerative.
Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-13).
Recirculation control door does not chanqe between
FRESH and RECIRCULATE.
Perform the procedu.es in the flowchan (see page 21-16).
Both heater and A,/C do not work.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 21-18),
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Troubleshooting -'99 - 00 Models
Symptom
Mode control motor does not run, or one or more modes are inoperat've'
Recirculation control door does not change between Fresh and Recirculate'
Blower motor only runs on high speed position; it does not run in any other speed positions
Blower motor does not run at all.
Both heater and Ay'C do not work
See pags
a1_tq
21-21
21-29
21-31
21 35
Symptom Chart
For electrical malfunctions which are indicated by the self-diagnostic system, refer to self-diagnosis function (see next
page).
Note these items before troubleshooting a symptom'
. Check the engine coolant level, and allow the engine to warm up before troubleshooting'
. Any abnormality must be corrected before continuing the test
.Becauseoftheprec|semeasurementsneeded,UseadigitaImu|timeterwithanoutputoflmAor|essatthe20ko
range when testing
. Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:
- Fuses No. 41 115 Al, No 55 (40 A)]n the under-hood fuse/relay box' and No 17 (7 5 A) in the under-dash fuse/relav
box- Grounds No. G401, G402
- Cleanliness and tightness of all connectors
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Ground-to-Components I ndex
f.,lONOTE: All ground wires are BLK unless otherwise noted.
GroundPageComponents or Circuit Grounded
Battery (BLKYEL)
Steering pump bracket
t+-rg ITransmission housing
l
G101
(-1)
G101
(-2)
14-2
and
14-3
ano
14-1
Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK: LG1 and LG2 are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (CW, EGR valve and lift sensor (Dt6yS enginewith M,/T), Engine coolant temperature switch, pGM-Fl main relay, power steeringpressure switch (USA), Primary HO2S (D16Y5 engine with l\/,/T), Vehicle speed sensor,VTEC pressure switch (D16Y5/D16Y8 engines), CKF sensor (BRN/BLK), Transmission
control module (CYf) (Pc1 is BLK: LG1 is BRN/BLK)
Shielding betvveen the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor. Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors.
Knock sensor (CWDl6YB engine), Mainshaft speed sensor (AiT except CVT),
I Countershaft speed sensor (A/T except CVf)
Shielding between the TCM and these components (CVT) (all have BRN/BLK wires):
Drive pulley speed sensor, Driven pulley speed sensor, Secondary gear shaft
speed sensor
Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK; LG1 and LGz are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (D16Y5 engine), EGR valve (Dt685), Engine
coolant temperature switch, Fuel pressure regulator shut-off solenoid valve (D1685),
PGM-FI main relay, Power steering pressure switch (USA), Vehicle speed sensor, VTECpressure switch (All except D16Y7 engine), CKF sensor (A

except 81642) (BRN/BLK)
Shielding between the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor, Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors,
Knock sensor (All except D16Y7 engine), i/ainshaft speed sensor (Arf except CW),
Countershaft speed sensor (A,/T except CVf), Drive pulley speed sensor (CW), Drivenpulley speed sensor (CVT), Secondary gear shaft speed sensor (CVf)
I Badiator fan motor, Right front parking/turn signat tight, Right headtight
G20214-4I Cruise control actuator, Left front parking/turn signal lights, Left headlight, Rear window
I washer motor, Windshield washer motor, Washer fluid level switch (,99-'00 Canada)
G401| +-o
and
14-7
Accessory power socket, Brake fluid level switch, Clutch interlock switch (M/T), Clutchswitch (lillT with cruise/D16Y5 engine with MfD, Combination wiper switch (Z wires),
Cruise control main switch, Cruise control unit, Dash lights brightness controller, Data
link connector, Daytime running lights control unit (Canada), Gauge assembly, Horn('96-'97 models), Integrated control unit, Interlock control unit (ArI), Keyless door lock
control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless), Moonroof close and open relays, Moonroof
switch, Park pin switch (A/r), Power window relay, Rear window defogger relay, Rear
window defogger switch ('96-'98 models), Steering lock, Stereo radio tuner (,96-,98
USA: LX, EX, and HX), Turn signal/hazard relay, Windshield wiper motor.....plus
everything grounded through G402
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Connector Views (conrd)
71. Gauge Assembly
- Left side of dash
Connector A (A/T only)
- Green- On dashboard wire harness
1 YEL (lgnition input)
2 RED/BLK (Headlight
switch ON input)
3 RED(Dash light brightnesscontroller input)
4 BLU (L or 2indicator control)
6 D16Y7/D16Y8:BRN (Not used)
8 BLK (G401)
Connector B
- Blue- On dashboard wire harness
2 BLK (G401)
3 BLU/BLK (Trunk openindicator light control)
4 GRN/YEL (Hazard
warning switch input)
5 GRN/RED(Brake system indicatorlight control)
6 RED/BLU (Seat beltindicator light control)
7 '96-'97 model: BLU,ryEL(not used)
8 Except GX: GRN/YELGX: 8LU/GRN(Low fuel indicator lightcontrol)
9 D16Y7/D16Y8: YEL01685/016Y5:GRN/BLK(D4 or D indicatorcontrol)
10 GRN (03 or Sindicator control)
11 RED(N indicator control)
12 WHT(F indicator control)
13 BLI(BLU(P indicator control)
14 LT GBN(Park/neutral output)
10 Except GX: YEUBLKcX: ORN/BLU(Fuel gauge controlinput)
11 BLUAVHT(Vehicle speed sensor(VSS) input)
12 YEUGRN (Engine
coolant temperaturesending unit input)
14
15 BLI(IVHT(lgnition input)
16 WHT/BLU(Charging systemindicator light control)
202-30
Connector C
- Blue- On dashboard wire harness
1 *: YEL (lgnition input)
2 *: PNK (Washer lluidlevel input)
3 YEUBED(Low oil pressureindicator light control)
4 YEL (lgnition input)
5 GRN/ORN (Malfunctionindicator light control)
6 RED/GRN
{Lights on Hl input)
7 GBN/RED (Hazardwarning switch input)
*= '99-'00: All except CVT
Connector D
- Orange- On dashboard wire harness
BLU/RED (ABS
indicator light control)
8 BLU(Engine speed input)
10
12 FED(Dash light brightnesscontroller input)
13 RED/BLK (Headlightswitch ON input)
I
2
3
4
5
BLK (G401)
YEL (lgnition input)