head light HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G Service Manual

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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262730
Wire side offemale terminalsALTC(WHT/GRNI
c{WHT/GRNI
ALTERNATORWire side oIfemale terminals
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T
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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Alternator Control System Test {USA}: '99 - 0O models, except Dl6Y5 {M/T} engine
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation ofthe ELD by confirming with the MIL (see section 11)'
BATTERY
CAUTION: Be sura lo use a voltmeter
with its plus te.minal conneqted io bat-
tery plus and it3 minus tgrminal to ths
4P connoctot tomrinal No. 2.
Wire side of
female terminals
c(WHT/GRNI
wire side offemale terminals
ALTERNATOR.P CONNECTOR
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 13lPI
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
(cont'd)
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Check lor a sho.t in the circuit
{ALTC line):1, Beconnect the 4P connector
to the alternator.
2. Start the engine, and turn the
headlights (high beam) ON.
3. Measure voltage between the
4P connector terminal No. 2
and the Positive terminal of
the battery.
ls there 1 V or less?
Chcck for rn opon in the wire(ALTC lin6l:1. Turn the headlight and igni-
tion switch OFF
2. Disconnect the 31P connector
trom the ECM/PCM.
3. Check for continuity betlveen
the ECM/PCM 31P connectorterminal No. 2 and alternator
4P connector terminal No. 2
Repair opcn in the wire botweon
the alternstoi.nd ECM/PCM.ls there continuity?
Check tor short in the wire IALTC
line):1. Turn the headlight and igni-
tion switch OFF2. Disconnect the 31P connector
from the ECM/PCM.
3. Check for continuity between
the ECM/PCM 31P connector
terminal No. 2 and body
ground.
Substitute a known'good ECM/
PCM, and recheck.It prscribed voltagg is now avail'
abl€, replace tho original ECM/
PCM.
Raoair short in the wite between
the alle.nator and ECM/PCM,
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ALTC Wire side of(WHT/GRN) female terminals
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Lighting System
Component Location Index
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTSRESISTOR {Canada)Test, page 23 167
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
CONTROL UNIT (Canadal
Input Test, Page 23 166*HEADLIGHT
Adiustment, page 23-168Replacement, page 23-167
SIGNAL LIGHTReplacement, page 23 167
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT
Replacement, page 23-177
LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS
Replacement, Page 23'174
INNER TAILLIGHTReplacement, page 23-169
OUTER TAILLIGHTReplacement, page 23 I69
*: Headlight and front parking/front turn signal light cannot be separated.(cont'd)
23-161

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 :
* : Canada
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Terminal
Position
B182B3*84B586
Headlight switch
OFF
o---o
LOWo---oo-----o
HIGHo-----oo---o
Passing switchOFF
ONo-----o
Turn Signal Switch :
Teminal
;',*;----__\A1A2A4
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/Front Turn
Signal/Parking Lights
Daytime Running Lights Resistor
Test (Canada)
CAUTION: The daytime running lights resistor becomes
very hot when the daytime running lights are on; do not
touch il or the attaching hardware immediately after
the lights have been iurned off.
1. Disconnect the 3P connector from the resistor.
Terminal side of male
terminals
N4easure the resistance between the resistor termi
nals (No. 1 and No. 2) and the power terminal No. 3.
Resistance: 1.6 O t 0.08 O
Replace the resistor with a new one if any of the
resistances are beyond specification.
It-
Replacement
CAUTION: Halogen headlights b€come very hot in use;
do not touch them or the attaching hardware immedi-
ately after they have been turned off.
1. Remove the front bumper (see section 20).
2. Remove the mounting bolts,
3. Disconnect each connector, then remove the head-
lighVfront turn signal/parking light assembly.
MOUNTINGEOLT
HEADLIGHT/FRONT TUFN SIGNAL/PARKING LIGHT ASSEMBLY
HEADLIGHT: 60/55 W
FRONT TURN SIGNAL/PARKING LIGHT: 21l5 w
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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
23-164
(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.

'99 - 00 models
1. Clean the outer lens so that you can see the center
of the headlights (A).
l,-
2. Park the vehicle in front of a wall or a screen (A).
A
4.
Open the hood.
Turn the horizontal adjuster so that the arrow on
the horizontal indicator gear (A) is pointing up.
7.5 m (25 ft)

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,
23-170
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.

Precautions/Procedu res
Steering-related Precautions
Stesring Wheel and Cable Reol Alignment
NOTE: To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead before removing the steering wheel.
Rotate the cable reel clockwise until it stops.
Then rotate it counterclockwise {approximately two and
a half turns) until the arrow mark on the cable reel label
points straight up.
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St€€rin9 Column Removal
CAUTION:
. Eefore removing thg stggring column. disconnect the
connsstor bqtween the cable r€el and th€ SRS msin
harness.
. lf the stoering column is going to be romoved with-
out dismounting th6 stoering wheel, lock the steer-
ing by turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or
remove the key trom the ignition switch so that the
steering wheel will not turn.
NOTE:
When the airbag and cable reel are disconnected,
don't reconnect the battery cable. lf the battery is
reconnected and the ignition switch is turned ON (ll),
the SRS unit will store this as an open in the driver's
airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator light will come
on.
For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type con-
nector, refer to page 24-'10.
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (only use genuine Honda replacement
parts).
After reassembly, confirm the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle
is correct. lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary,
do so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing
and repositioning the steering wheel.