mat HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G Workshop Manual

lgnition System
Distributor Replacement
Removal:
1. Disconnect the connector from the distributor.
2. Disconnect the ignition wires from the distributor
ignition {Dl) cap.
3. Remove the mounting bolts from the distributor,
then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
DISTRIBUTOR END CAMSHAFT END
MOUNTING BOLT18 N.m 11.8 kgtm, 13lbf.ltl
lnstallation:
NOTE: Before you install the distributor. bring the No. 1
piston to compression stroke TDC.
1. Coat a new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
2. Slip the distributor into position
NOTE: The lug on the end of the distributor and its
mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset
to eliminate the possibility of installing the distribu-
tor 180" out of time.
3. Installthe mounting bolts, and tighten them lightly.
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4, Connect the ignition wires to the distributor ignition
(Dl) cap as shown.
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No. 1CYLINDERMARK
No. 1CYLINDER
TEG:
5.
6.
7.
No. 2No. a
Connect the connector to the distributor.
Set the ignition timing (see previous page).
After setting the ignition timing, tighten the mount-
ing bolts.

Charging System
Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Alternator Control System Test (USA): ,96 - 98 modets, ,99 _ 00 Dl6y5 (M/Tl engine
NorE: Before testing. check proper operation of the ELD by confirming with the MrL {see section r 1).
BATTERY
CAUTION: Be 3ure to use a voltmot€.with its plus terminal connected to b.t-tery plus and its minus terminal to the{P connectoi tgmrinal No. 2.c
{WHT/GRNt
Wire side oIfemale terminals
ALTERNATOR.P CONNECTOB
Check for a 3hort in the circuitIALTC linel:1. Reconnect the 4P connectorto the alternator,2. Stan the engine, and turn theheadlights {high beam) ON.3. Measure voltage between the4P connector terminal No. 2and the positive terminal ofthe battery.
ls there 1V or less?
Check for rn opon in tha wire(ALTC linol:1. Turn the headlight and igni-tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 32P connectortrom the ECM/PCN4.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe ECM/PCM 32P connectorterminal No. 19 and alternator4P connector terminal No. 2.
Bspair open in thg wire lrstweenthe rhern.tor .nd ECM/PCM.
Check for short in the wire (ALTClinel:1. Turn the headlight and ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 32P connectortrom the ECM/PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe ECM/PCM 32P connectorterminal No. 19 and bodyground.
Subslitute a known-good ECM/PCM, .nd .och6ck.It p.escribod vohago i! now avail-able, replace the original ECM/PCM.
Ropair 3hort in the wiro betweonthe ahe.nator and ECM/PCM.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
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7
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Wire side offemale terminalsALTC(WHT/GRNI
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ALTERNATORWire side oIfemale terminals
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12
1
ECM/PCM CONNECTOB A (32PI
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262730
Wire side of I AITCfemate terminats
A
(WHT/GRN|
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Gauge Assembly
Circuit Diagram (cont'dl
MATFUNCTIONINOICATOR
(M r)
WASHERLEVELSWITCHTclosed :Floatdownltopen Floal up .l
PNK
BLK
T
G401G402
GRN/ORN
I
ECM/PCM
ENGINEorLPRESSURESWITCHfcbsed Enqine
BLU/BLK YEURED
HI
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RED/BLU
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BLK
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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.

Headlights
Adjustment (cont'dl
Turn the low beams on.
Determine if the headlights are aimed properly.
Vsrtical adiustmsnt:
Measure the height of the headlights (A). The lights
should reflect 52 mm \2.1 in.) below (B) headlight
height.
Horizontal adi$tment:
The width of the refracting points (C) should be the
same as the width of the headlight central points (D,
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7. lf necessary, adjust the headlights to local require-
ments by turning the horizontal adjuster (A) and the
vertical adjuster (B).
After headlight replacement, it may be necessary to
readjust the horizontal indicator gear.
. First installthe headlight, and adjust its horizontal
and vertical aimings according to local require-
ments.
. 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, adjust
the indicator gear, and retighten the screw.
NOTE: As the outer lenses are made of an acryli-
coated, polycarbonated material, do not cover the
headlights when they are turned on.

'99 - 00 models:
UNDER.OASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER(Built into climate control unit)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Test, page 23-86
ANTENNA COIL (Sedsn)
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
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'99 - 00 models
IGNITONSWTCH
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WHT/BLK +WHT
HEATERPUSHswtTcH
BLK
G40lG402
BLK
G401G402
UNDER HOOD FUSEi RELAY BOX
No 4r (80A) No 42 (40A)
8
CLIMATE CONTROLUNIT/ R€ar window delogg€t \I I mer orcLril blill nlo J\climale conlro unil /
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Rear Window Defogger
Function Test
CAUTION: Bs careful nol to scralch or damage the defog-
ger wires with the tester probe,
'1. Check for voltage between the positive terminal and
body ground with the ignition switch and defogger
switch ON.
There should be banery voltage.
. lf there is no voltage, check for:- faulty defogger relay.- faulty defogger switch.
an ooen in the BLK,/BLU wire.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 2.
POSITIVE TERMINAL
2. Check for continuity between the negative terminal
and body ground.
lf there is no continuity, check for an open in the
defogger ground wire.
Touch the voltmeter positive probe to the halfway
point of each defogger wire, and the negative probe
to the negative terminal.
There should be approximately 6 V with the ignition
switch and the defogger switch ON.
. lf the voltage is as specified. the defogger wire is
oK.
. lf thevoltage is not as specified, repairthe defog-
ger wrre.- lf it is more than 6 V, there is
negative half of the wire.- lf it is less than 6 V, there is
positive half of the wire.
a break in the
a break in the
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OPEN
?
Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1, Lightly rub the area around the broken section with
fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the defogger wire with cellophane tape.
CELLOPHANETAPE
Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver
conductive paint extending about 1/8" on both
sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.
NOTE: Thoroughly mix the paint before use.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it
dry three hours before removing the tape.

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
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OFFo--oGa\-o\:./\a/
ONo-/a-oo--o\:/\:/
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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*
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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
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11.
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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)'