for HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual

Combination Light Switch Test
1.Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and steering column covers (see section 20)
Disconnect the 4P and 7P connectors from the switch.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact
. lf the terminals are bent, loose. or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf theterminals look OK, check for continuity between them ineach switch position according tothetables lfthere
is no continuity between any of them. check for continuity in the switch harness
- lf there is continuity in the switch harness. replace the combination light switch
- lf there is no continuity in the switch harness, replace it.
2.
4P CONNECTOR
COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCH7P CONNECTOR
HsadlighUDimmer/Passing Switch :
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Terminal
Position
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Headlight switch
OFF
o---o
LOWo---oo-----o
HIGHo-----oo---o
Passing switchOFF
ONo-----o
Turn Signal Switch :
Teminal
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RIGHToo
NEUTRAL
LEFToo
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Lighting System
Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test (Canadal
2.
3.
LRemove the driver's dashboard lower cover and
knee bolster (see section 20).
Disconnect the connectors from the daytime run-
ning lights control unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded. repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
lf the terminals look OK, make the following
input tests at the connector,- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct
the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit
must be faulty; replace it.
CavityWireTGst conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause it result is not obtained
BLKU nderall conditionsCheck for continuity to g.ound:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
A2BLK /VHT
Underall conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.20 (10 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
etYEUBLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voitage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 18 {7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash luse/relay box
Faulty ignition switch
An open in the wire
A4RED
Combination light
switch in " =D " posi-
UOn
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 48 (30 A) tuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
A1WHT/RED
Combination light
switch OFF; connect ajumper wire between
the YEUBLK and
WHT/RED terminals,
then turn the ignition
switch ON (ll)
Headlights (high beam) should
come on, (and high beam
indicator should come on).
. Poor ground (G201, G202, G40'1,
G402). Blown bulbs. Faulty daytime running lights
resrstor. An open in the wire
GRN/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll),
brake fluid reservoir
full, and parking brake
lever down
Connect to ground: The brake
system light should come on.
Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box
Blown brake system light
An open in the wire
REDiGRNParking brake lever LrpCheck for continuity to groundl
There should be continuity.
. Faulty parking brake switch. An open in the wire
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Headlights
Adjustment
Eoforo adiu3ting th€ h.adlights:
. Park the vehicle on level surface.
. Make sure the tire prgssures are correct.
a The driver or someone who weighs the same should
sit in the driver's seat.
96 - 98 modols
1. Open the hood.
2. Check the horizontal adjustment indicator.
The "0" mark on the horizontal indicator gear
should be aligned with the mark on the horizontal
indicator.
HORIZONTAL INDICATOR
Check the vertical adjustment indicator. The bubble
should be centered underneath the longest scribe
mark on the gauge.
VERTICAL INDICATOR:
Headlight become very hot in use; do not touch them
or any attaching hardware immediately after they
have been turnsd off.
MARK
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(Bubblol
lf either indicator is not aligned with its "0"mark as
described left column, an adjustment can be made
by using a Phillips screwdriver.
Adjust the headlights to local requirements by turn-
ing the adjusters.
After headlight replacement, it may bs necessary to
readjust the horizontal indicator gear.
. First install the headlioht, and adjust its horizon-
tal and vertical aimings according to local re-
quirements.
. Then check that the arrow on the horizontal indi-
cator gear is aligned with the mark on the hori-
zontal indicator.- lf they are not aligned, remove the screw,
adiust the indicator gear, and retighten the
screw.
NOTE: As the outer lenses are made ot an acryli-
coated, polycarbonated material, do not cover the
headlights when they are turned on.

Turn SignallHazard Flasher System
1.
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay Input Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24} before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Remove the turn signal/hazard relay from the under-
dash fuse/relay box.
Inspect the relay and fuse/relay box socket terminals
to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded,
repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following
input tests at the fuse/relay box socket.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the turn signal/
hazard relay must be faulty; replace it.
Test: Desired results
FUSE/RELAY BOXSOCKET
Possible cause it result is not obtainedCavityTest condition
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Hazard warning switch
ON; connect the No. 1
terminal to the No.3
rermtnat.
Hazard lights should come on.Poor ground \G201, G202, G401,
G402, Gs51, G552, G601, G761)
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll) and
turn signal switch in right
or left; connect the No. 1
terminal to the No. 3
terminal.
Right or left turn signal lights should
come on.
. Faulty turn signal switch
2Under allconditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
3
lgnition switch ON (ll)Connect for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. '12 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
Hazard warning switch ONConnect for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 53 (10 A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
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Hazard Warning Switch Test
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hazard warn-
ing switch or the center outlet panel when prying the
switch out.
'96 - 98 models:
'1. Pry the hazard warning switch out of the center out-
let panel.
2. Disconnect the 'l0P connector from the hazard warn-
ing switch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table
HAZARDWARNINGlOP CONNECTOR
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Check for continuity between the terminals in
switch position according to the table.
Terminal No,4 is not used.
Terminal
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OFFoo
ot !.1o
ONo-ooo
o.o
o@o
'99 - 00 models:
1. Remove the center panel lsee section 20).
2. Remove the two screws, then remove the switch
from the center Panel
scREwsHAZARDWARNINGswlTcH
CENTER PANEL
.

Controller Input test
NOTEr The control unit is built into the dash lights bright-
ness controller.
'1. Carefully pry the controller out of the dashboard.
2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the controller'
3. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are
all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input
tests at the connector.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the controller
must be faulty; replace it
Cavity
Wire side of
lemale termlnals
Test condition Test Desited resultsPossible cause if rgsult is not obtainGd
1RE D/B LK
Combination light
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.30 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash Iuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
2BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
RED
Combination light
switch ON
Connect to ground:
Dash Iights should come on full
bright.
. An open in the wire
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Ceiling Light Test
1. Turn the light switch OFF
2. Pry off the lens.
3. Remove the two mounting nuts (or a bolt) from the
housing, then remove the housing.
4. Disconnect the connector{s) from the housing.
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
With moonroof:
3P CONNECTOR
rermrnal
Position \
12or2'
3or3'
OFFo-/a\-o\7
MIDDLEo-,.\--o\:/
ONo---o\:/
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Without moonroot:
Coupe/Hatchback:
BULB (5 WI
/
2'
4
1
3

Interior Lights
Spotlights Test
1. Turn the spotlight switch OFF.
2. Pry off the lens.
3. Remove the two screws and the housing.
4. Disconnect the 1P connector from the housing.
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
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--o
--o\:,/
ONo--*i@
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--o\:.,/
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Trunk Light Test
1. Open the trunk light cover from the housing.
2. Pry out the light assembly.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector from the housing,
4. Make sure that the bulb is OK. Check for continuitybetween the No. 1 (+) and No.2 (-) terminals.
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Stereo Sound System
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.
'96 - 98 models
AUDIO UNIT(STEFEO RADIO TUNERIBeplacement, page 23 189Terminals, page 23-190
ANTENNA MASTReplacement, page 23 193
RIGHT TWEETERReplacement, Page 23 191
LEFT TWEETERReplacement, Page 23 191
ANTENNA LEAD
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
Replacement, Page 23'191
SUB
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERReplacement, page 23'191
ANTENNALEAD
CASSETTE PLAYER
Replacement, Page 23-189REAR SPEAKERSReplacement, page 23- 19'l
(cont'd)
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Stereo Sound System
Component Location Index {cont'd)
SRS components are located ln this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and orocedures in the sRSsection (24) before perlorming repairs or service.
'99 - 00 models
AUDIO UNITFeplacement, page 23-189Terminals, page 23-190
ANTENNA MAST (Coupe/Hatchbeck)Replacement, page 23,193RIGHT TWEETERReplacement, p6ge 23-191
LEFT TWEETERReplacement, page 23-191
ANTENNA LEAD
LEFT FRONTReplacement, page 23-191
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKERReplacernent, page 23-191
WINDOW ANTENNA {SedanlWire Test, page 23 192Wire Repair, page 23-192
SUB
I.TAO
REAR SPEAKERSReplacemont, page 23-191
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