mat HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G Workshop Manual

Keyless Receiver Unit Troubleshooting
lf a faulty keyless receiver unit has one of the symptoms below, turn to the page listed and follow the
appropriate troubleshooting procedure. lf the symptom seems related to an input problem, or is not covered
by the troubleshooting procedures, do the Input Tests on page 130-6. Refer to the circuit schematic on pages
1 30-2 and 130-3 as needed.
Symptom Index
Keyless Entry Does Not Work In Any Mode
Ceiling Light Does Not Come On When The Doors Are Unlocked
WithTheTransmitter ....
Doors Do Not Unlock Or Lock With The Transmitter . . . .
Horn Does Not Sound With The Transmitter "Beeo" Feature On
Horn Does Not Stop Sounding .......
Input Tests
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Power Door Locks (cont'd)
Keyless Entry Does Not Work In Any
Mode
NOTE: Before beginning, verify that all the
transmitters are programmed to the vehicle.
1 . Does the radio work properly?
Yes - Go to step 9.
No - Go to the neld step.
NOTE: For steos 2 - 8. refer to the schematic dia-
gram for the Stereo Sound System on page 150.
2. Are fuses 28 (in the under-dash fuse box) and
fuse 47 (in the under-hood fuse box) OK?
Yes - Go to step 4.
No - Replace the blown fuse, then go to the
nen steo.
3. Does the fuse blow again?
Yes - Locate and repair the short.
No- Retest the system.
4. ls the vehicle equipped with the optional security
system?
Yes - Go to the next steP.
No - Go to steD 6.
5. Does the keyless entry work correctly when the
security control unit connector is disconnected?
Yes - Faulty security system, go to security
system for f urther troubleshooting.
No - Go to the next step.
6. ls there battery voltage at terminal 4 of the radio
main harness connector (A)?
7.
=A
Yes - Go to the nen step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
tuse 47 and the radio.
ls there battery voltage at terminal 5 of the radio
main harness connector (A), when the ignition
switch is in the ACC (l) or ON (ll) position?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
fuse 28 and the radio.
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8. ls there continuity from terminal 14 of the radio
main harness connector (A) to ground?
Yes - Replace the radio.
No - Repair the open in the wiring between the
radio and the ground (G501).
9. Does the transmitter LED come on when any ot
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to steo 12.
No - Go to the next steo.'10.ls the transmitter battery installed with the
positive side facing up?
Yes - Ensure that the battery contact tabs are
repositioned, then replace the battery.
Remove the key from the ignition, then
close the doors and trunk. Press the
LOCK button on the transmitter six times,
then go to the next step.
No - Ensure that the baftery contact tabs are
repositioned, then reinstall the batlery
correctly. Then reprogram the transmitter
and retest it. Use the procedure on page
1 30-4 f or transmitter programming.
11 . Does the transmitter LED come on when any of
the buttons are oressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the transmitter and program it by
using the procedure on page 130-4.
12.Does the system work properly in all modes?
Yes - Finished. The system is OK.
No - Go to the next steD.

Power Door Locks (conrd)
- How the Circuit Works
Keyless Entry System
The keyless door locks combine the power door
locks with a remote key-fob transmitter. The keyless
door lock control unit receives direct inputs from the
ignition key switch, the passenger door switches,
and an indirect inDut from the driver's door switch
through the integrated control unit.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock system rs made up ot the
keyless door lock control unit, driver's door lock
switch, and individual door lock actuators. The
power door locks are controlled by the driver's door
lock switch and the driver's door lock actuator
switch.
Transmittel
The transmitter sends coded radio wave signals to
the keyless door lock conlrol unit when one of its
buttons is pressed. Each transmitter has a unique
code that must be 'laught" to the conlrol unit before
it can operate the door locks or any other function.
Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to operate
the keyless door locks.
Door Locking
When you push the driveas door lock switch to the
lock position, ground is applied to the GRNMHT
wire to the keyless door lock control unit. The
control unit then applies battery voltage to the
WHT/RED wire and ground to the YEURED wire.
The passenger door lock actuators then activate to
lock the corresponding door locks.
When you lock the dnver's door with the key or door
lock knob, it is mechanically locked, and the driver's
door lock actuator switch applies ground to the
oower door lock control unit. The control unit then
applies battery voltage to the WHT/RED wire and
ground to the YEURED wire, activating the
passenger door lock actuators which lock the doors.
Door Locking with Transmitter
When you press the LOCK button on the remote
transmitter, the keyless door lock control unil applies
battery voltage to the WHT/RED wire and ground to
the YEURED wire. The passenger door lock
actuators then activate and lock the doors. A ground
signal is also applied to the BLU/RED wire to lock
the driver's door. lf any door is open, you cannot lock
it using the remote transmitter.
Door Unlocking
When you push the driver's power door lock switch
to the unlock position, ground is applied to the
GRN/ORN wire to the keyless door lock control unil.
The control unit then applies battery voltage to the
YEUREO and BLU/RED wires and oround to the
WHT/RED wire. The door lock actuators then
activate to unlock the doors.
When you unlock the driver's door with the key or
the door lock knob, it is mechanically unlocked; the
other doors do not unlock.
Door Unlocking with Transmitter
When you press the UNLOCK button on the remote
transmitter once, the keyless door lock control unit
applies battery voltage to the WHT/RED wire and
ground to the BLU/RED wire to unlock the driver's
door. When you press the UNLOCK button twice,
the control unit then applies ground to the YEURED
wires lo activate the passenger door locks. lf you do
not open a door within 30 seconds after unlocking
the doors with the transmitter, the doors
automatically relock.
Transmitter Programming
. Entering the programming mode cancels all
learned transmitter codes, so none of the
previously programmed transmitters will work.
You must reprogram all the transmitters once
you're in the programming mode.
. To keep the system from exiting the
programming mode, complete each step within 5
seconds of the previous step, and program the
transmitters within 10 seconds of each other.'1 . Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Press the "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" button on one
of the transmitters. (A non-programmed
transmitter can be used for this step.)
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF (0).
4. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 two more times with
the transmitter used in step 2.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
6. Press the "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" button on the
same transmitter. Check that the power door
locks cycle to confirm that you're in the
programmrng mooe.
7. Press the "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" button on each
lransmitter. (You can program up to four
lransmitters per vehicle.) Check that the power
door locks cycle after you push each transmitter
button, contirming that the system has accepted
the transmitter's code.
Beep On/Off Feature
1 . Press and hold the LOCK and OPTION buttons
on the transmitter.
2. Watch the transmitter's LED:
One flash: BeeD activated.
Two flashes: Beep deactivated.
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Keyless Receiver Unit Troubleshooting
lf a faulty keyless door lock control unit has one of the symptoms below, turn to the page listed and tollow the
appropriate troubleshooting procedure. lf the symptom seems relatod to an input problem, or is not covered
by the troubleshooting procedures, do the Input Tests on page 130-16. Refer to the circuit schematic on
pages 130-12 and 130-13 as needed.
Symptom Index
Keyless Entry Does Not Work In Any Mode
Ceiling Light Does Not Come On When The Doors Are Unlocked
With TheTransmitter ....
Doors Do Not Unlock Or Lock With The Transmitter . .
Horn Does Not Sound With The Transmitter 'Beep" Feature On .........
Horn Does Not Sound In The Panic Mode ..
HornDoes NotStopSounding ...............
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How the Circuit Works
Arming the Security System
The security system can be armed:
r By pressing the remote control LOCK button
(if equipped)
. 20 seconds atter closing all doors (C)UDX only)
Arming with the Transmitter
The security system can be armed by removing the
ignition key from the ignition switch, closing all
doors and the trunk, and pressing the LOCK button
on the transmitter. When you arm the system in this
way, the remote control LED comes on, the status
LED flashes once per second, the parking lights
flash once. the doors lock. and the horn sounds
once if the beeo sound mode is on.
Passive Arming (CX and Dx only)
When you turn the ignition to OFF, remove the
ignition key from the ignition switch, and close all
the doors and the trunk; the system will
automatically arm itself 20 seconds after the trunk
or last door is closed. When you arm the system
this way, the status LED tlashes 4 times per second
during the exit delay time, and once per second
after the system is armed; the parking lights will
flash once to confirm that the system is armed.
Triggering the Alarm
Atter you've armed the system, it will trigger the
alarm if any door or the trunldhatch is opened. lf the
battery is disconnected when the system is armed or
in the alarm mode, reconnecting it will immediately
trigger the alarm. When the alarm is triggered, the
following will occur for 30 seconds:
. the horn sounds
o the parking lights flash once per second
. the status LED flashes hvice oer second
. the starter is disabled
After 30 seconds, the alarm will stop and the
system will rearm. Pressing the transmitter
UNLOCK button will disarm the svstem.
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Disarming the System without the Remote
Transmitter (HX, LX, and EX)
You can disarm the system by turning the ignition
switch to ON (ll) and pressing the disarm/valet
switch on the right side ol the stereo tuner face. The
disarm switch will also disarm the svstem after the
system has been triggered.
Disarming the System with the Remote
Transmitter (Hx, Lx, Ex, DX-V, and Si)
Pressing the transmitter UNLOCK button will disarm
the system. The parking lights llash t\ivice if the
alarm has not been tnggered. The parking lights
flash three times if the alarm has been triggered.
The driver's door will unlock. lf you press the unlock
button twice, it will unlock all doors. lf a door is not
opened within 30 seconds, the system will lock all
doors and rearm.
Disarming the System (CX and DX only)
lf the system arms itself, there is a 20 second delay
after you open a door before the alarm will trigger.
To disarm the system in this mode, simply turn the
ignition switch to the ON position
ldentitying Tripped Sensors
The system identifies which sensor trips the alarm
by flashing the status LED. To display the trip
sensor flash code, press the disarm/valet switch 3
times within 5 seconds after the system has been
disarmed. The status sensor will blink according to
the followino codes:
SensorsNumber of Flashes
Door
TrunldHatch
System Switches
1 blink, pause, repeat
2 blinks, pause, repeat
3 blinks, pause, repeat
For further operating instructions, see the security
syslem owner's manual.
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Security System (cont'd)
Security Control Unit Troubleshootlng
lf a faulty security system has one of the symptoms below, turn to the page listed and follow the appropriate
troubleshooting procedure. lf the symplom seems related to an input problem, or is not covered by the
troubleshooting procedures, do the Input Tests on page 133-15. Refer to the circuit schematic on pages 133
through 133-12 as needed.
Symptom lndex
Security Sysiem Does Not Work In Any Mode (HX, LX, EX)
Security System Does Not Work In Any Mode (CX, DX)
Security System Does Not Arm (CX, DX)
Security System Does Not Arm (HX, LX, EX, DX-V, SD
Security System Does Not Disarm With The Transmitler
(HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si)
Security System Does Not Disarm (CX, DX) . . . .
Security System Does Not Disarm With The Valet Switch
c96-'98 HX, LX, EX) .
Security System Does Not Disarm With The Valet Switch ('99 models) . . .
Security System Do€s Not Work In The Valet Mode
('96.,98 HX, LX, EX) .
Security System Does Not Work InTheValetMode ('99 models) ........
Security System Alaim Does Not Trigger When The System ls Armed
And The Trunk Or A Door ls Ooened
Security System Does Not'Beep" 3 Times When The System ls Armed
With The Trunk Or A Door Open (HX, LX, EX, DX-V Si)
Parking Lights Do Not Flash (CX, DX)
Parking Lights Do Not Flash (HX, LX, EX, DX-V Si)
Security System Status LED Stays On (HX, LX, EX, DX-V Si)
Security System Status LED Does Not Com€ On (HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si) .
Starter Cut Does Not Work Properly ('96198 HX, LX, EX, DX-V, SD . . . . . .
Starter Cut Does Not Work Properly (CX, DX) . . . . .
Hom Does Not Sound When Alarm ls Triggered
Input Tests
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Security System (cont'd)
The following tests are performed with the electrical connector connected to the security control unit.
133-16
TerminalNo.WireColorTest ConditionTest: Desired ResultPossible Cause il result is not obtained
1YEUBLUUnder all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be approximately
5 volts.
aBlown No. 6 (3A) fuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty security control unita
5BLUValet switch pressed
Check tor voltage to ground:
Should change from
approximately 5 volts to less
than 1 volt when valet switch isprsssed.
aFaulty radio ('96-98 models)
or valet switch ('99 models)
An open in the wirea
12ORNUnder all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be approximately5 volts.
aBlown No 6 (3A) tuse in tho
under-dash tuse/relay box
Faulty security control unito
14
BLU/WHT(BED
CX, DX)Under all conditions
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be approximately4 volts.
. An open in the wire
. Faulty radio ('96198 models)
or security LED ('99 models)
17RED/WHTSecurity system inPANIC mode
Check for voltage to ground:
Should change from batteryvoltage to less then 1 volt whenin the PANIC mode.
aBlown No. 48 (30A) luse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty light flasher relay
Faulty security conlrol unit
An open in the wire
a
a
a
19
REDI/EL(GRN
cx, DX)
Security systemalarm triggered
Check tor voltags to ground:
Should change from batteryvoltage to less then 1 volt whensecurity system alarm istriggsred.
aFaulty security starler cut relay
Faulty security control unit
An open in the wire
I
a
22
BLUA/EL/'oa-'oq
mooelsWHT/BLK)
Under all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be approximately
5 volts.
aBlown No. 6 (3A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty security control unita

Security System Does Not Arm
(HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si)
1. With all the doors closed, do the doors lock
when you press the transmitter LOCK button?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Go to Doors Do Not Lock With The
Transmitter, on page 130-11 ('96-98
models) or 1 30-18 ('99 models).
Check the trunk open indicator in the gauge
assembly. With the ignition switch in the ON (ll)
position, does the trunk open indicator come on
even with the trunk closed?
Yes - Faulty trunk latch switch or shod in
BLU/BLK wire.
No - Go to the next steo.
Does the voltage at terminal 2 of the security
control unit connector change from
approximately 5 volts with all doors closed, to
less than 1 volt when any door is opened?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Repair the damaged terminal 2
(LT GRN/RED) wire.
Does the voltage at terminal 3 of the security
control unit connector change from battery
voltage with the trunk closed, to less than 1 volt
when the trunk is ooened?
Yes - Go to the next steo.
No - Repair the damaged terminal 3
{BLU/BLK) wire.
Does the voltage at terminal 15 of the security
control unit connector change from battery
voltage the key is not in the ignition, to less than
1 volt when the key is in the ignition?
5.
o.
Yes - Go to the-next step.
No - Repair the damaged terminal 15
(BLU/RED) wire.
ls ihere approximately 5 volts at terminal 22 of
the security control unit connector?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the security control unit.
7. ls there approximately 5 volts at terminal 12
('96-'98 models) or 14 ('99 models) of the
keyless receiver unit ('96-98 models) or the
keyless door lock control unit ('99 models)?'96198 modelsi
Yes - Replace the radio ('96-'98 models) or the
keyless door lock control unit ('99
models).
No - Repair the damaged WHT/BLK ('96-'98
models) or BLU/YEL ('99 models) wire
between the security control unit and the
radio ('96-98 models) or the keyless door
lock control unit ('99 models).
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Security System (cont'd)
Security System Does Not Disarm With
The Transmitter (HX, LX, EX, DX-V, Si)
1 . With all the doors closed and locked, do the
doors unlock when the transmitter UNLOCK
button is pressed?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Go to "Doors Do Not Unlock With The
Transmitte/' on page 130-11 ('96-98
models) or 130-18 ('99 models).
2. ls there approximately 5 volts at terminal 1 of the
securitv control unit connector?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Security control unit.
3. ls there battery voltage at terminal 13 ofthe
keyless receiver unit ('96-98 models) or the
keyless door lock control unit ('99 models)?
96.98 models:
'99 models:
Yes - Beplace the radio ('96-'98 models) or the
keyless door lock control unit ('99
models).
No - Repair the damaged YEUBLU wire
between the security control unit and
the radio.
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Security System Does Not Disarm
(cx, Dx)
1. ls the tuse in the security in-line luse holder OK?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the blown fuse, then go to the
nexl sreD.
2. Does the fuse blow again?
Yes - Locate and repair lhe short.
No- Retest the system.
3. ls there battery voltage at terminal 11 of the
security control unit connector, when the ignition
switch is in the ON (ll) position?
Yes - Replace the security control unil.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
the ignition switch and lhe securily control
unit.

rl,Security System Does Not Disarm With
The Valet Switch
Security System Does Not Work ln The
Valet Mode ('96-'98 HX, LX, EX)
1. ls luse 3 (in the under-dash fuse box) OK?
Yes - Go to the next steD.
No - Replace the blown fuse, then go to the
next step.
2. Does the fuse blow again?
Yes - Locate and reoair the short.
No - Retest the system.
3. ls there battery voltage at terminal 11 of the
security control unit connecto( when the ignition
switch is in the ON (ll) position?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Locate the open in the wiring between
luse 3 and the security control unit.
ls lhere approximately 5 volts at terminal 4 of the
keyless entry harness connector (B)?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Replace the radio.
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5. ls there approximately 5 volts at terminal 5 of the
security control unit connector?
Yes - Go to the next step.
No - Locate the open in the BLU wire between
the security control unit and the radio.
ls the voltage at terminal 5 oJ the security control
unit connector changed from approximately 5
volts to 0 volts when the valet switch is pressed?
Yes - Replace the security control unit.
No - ReDlace the radio.
6.