lights HONDA INTEGRA 1998 4.G Repair Manual

Dash Lights Brightness Control
Circuit Diagram
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. CRUISE COI,{TROL DIMMING CIRCUIT.CRUISE CONTHOT MAIN SWITCH LIGHT.GAUGE LIGHTS.HAZAFDWABN NG SWITCH LIGHT. HEATER CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH LIGHT
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3.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the controller and the
instrument panel.
Remove the instrument panel from the dashboard
(see page 23-126).
Remove the dash lights brightness controller from
the dashboard, then disconnect the 3P connector.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals are bent, loose or cortoded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
a It the terminals look OK, make the following in-
put tests at the connector.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor
rect the cause, then recheck the system.
It all the input tests prove OK, the dash lights
brightness controller must be faulty; replace it.
3P CONNECTOR
View lrom wire side
Possible cause if result is not obtainedNo.WireTest condition
CONTROLLEB
Test: Desired resull
BLK
REO
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G201 , G4O1l. An open in the wire
2REDi BLK
Headlight switch ONCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
Blown No.30 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
3REDHeadlight switch ONConnect to ground: Dash lights
should come on full bright.
. An open in the ware
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Ceiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights, Spotlights
Component Location Index
\* 1: Sedan'2: Hatchback
CEILING LIGHTTest/ R6placem6nt. page 23 183
SPOTLIGHTSTesV Replac€ment, page 23-182
FRONTPASSENGER'SDOORswlTcHTest, page 23-158
*2 HATCH LATCHSwlTCHTesVReplacement,page 23-186
DOOR SWTTCHTest, page 23-158
.1 TRUNK LATCHswrTcHTesVReplacement, TesVReplacementpage 23 186 page 23-185
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Ceiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights, Spotlights
Spotlight Test/Replacement
Turn the light switch OFF.
Pry off the lens.
Remove the two screws, then pull out the housing.
Hatchback:
1
2
3
CONNECTOR
BULB
5.
Disconnect the connector from the housing.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
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OFF
RIGHTONo-/-\-o
OFF
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Ceiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights, Spotlights
Ceiling Light Test/Replacement
Without moonroof :
1. Turn the light switch OFF.
2. Pry ofl the lens.
3. Remove the screw, then pull out the housing.
HOUSING
4. Disconnect the 3P connector from the housino.
CONNECTOR
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5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
rermrnal
PositionBorB'cD
OFFo-/1--o
DOORo-/A--o
ONo-/a\--o\:,,/--{.J-
From No, i(} {7.5 A} FUSE(ln the under-hood fuse/relay box)A
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Ceiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights, Spotlight
Latch Switch Test/Replacement
Sedan:
1. Open the trunk lid. and disconnect the 2p connectorfrom the trunk latch switch.
2. There should be continuity between the A and B ter-
mtnats.
TRUNK LA
lf necessary, remove the three mounting bolts to pull
out the trunk latch switch from the trunk lid, thendisconnect the lock rod from the trunk latch switch.
Disconnect the trunk opener cable from the truoklatch switch.
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TRUNK LATCH SWITCH
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Hatchback:
1. Open the hatch, and disconnect the 6P connector
from the hatch latch switch.
2. There should be continuity between the A and B ter-
minals.
lf necessary, remove the three mounting bolts topull out the hatch opener actuator from the latch,
then disconnect the lock rod from the hatch latch
switch and the actuator rod.
Remove the three movting bolts to pull out the
hatch latch switch.
ACTUATOR ROD
2P CONNECTOR

Back-up Lights
Circuit Diagram
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Back-up Lights
Test
Manual Transmission:
NOTE: Check the No. 19 (7.5 A) fuse in the underdash
fuse/relay box before testing.
Test the back-up light switch by placing the shift
lever in reverse and turning the ignition switch to ON
fl r).
lI the back-up lights do not go on, check the back-
up light bulbs in the taillight assembly.
lI the fuse and bulbs are oK, disconnect the connec-
tor from the back-up light switch.
2.
3.
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SWITCH 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m,'18 lbf-Ir)
This washer mustalways be replacedfor the switch totunction properly
and 10 prevent oilteaKs,
terminal side
4. With the shift lever in reverse, check for continuity
between the A and B terminals with the switch in-
stalled.
There should be continuity.
a It there is no continuity, replace the switch (see
section 13).
a lf there is continuity, but the back-up lights do not
go on, check for:- Poor ground {G503}
An open in the wire
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Automatic T.ansmission:
NOTE: Check the No. 19 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box before testing.
2.
'1 .Test the back-up light swirch by shifting the shiftlever to @ and turning the ignition switch ON (ll).
lf the back-up lights do not go on, check the back-
up light bulbs in the taillight assembly.
lf the fuse and bulbs are OK, disconnect the 14P
connector from the A,/T gear position switch (back-
up light switch).
View from terminal side
ABCDEFG
Move the lever back and torth at the E position
without touching the push button, and check for
continuity between the C and D terminals. There
should be continuity within the range of free play of
the shilt lever.
a lf there is no continuity within the range of free
play, adiusl the position ot the A/T gear position
switch {see section 14}.
a lf there is continuity, but the back-up lights do not
go on,check tor:- Poor ground {G5O3)- An open in the wire

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Brake Lights
Circuit Diagram
UNDER.HOOOFUSE/RELAY BOX'ry
BRAKE SWITCH(O,l I pushed)
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Brake
Brake
Lights
Switch TestHigh Mount Brake Light Replacement
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3.
lf the brake lights do not go on. check the No. 52
{20 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and
the brake light bulbs in the taillight assembly and
high mount brake light.
lf the fuse and bulbs are OK, disconnect the 2P or
4P connector from the brake switch.
Without c.uisecontrol syst€mWilh cruisecontrol sYstem
Check for continuity between the B and C terminals.
There should be continuity with the brake pedal
pusneo.
a lf there is no continuity, replace the switch or ad-just pedal height (see section '19).
o It there is continuity, but the brake lights do not
go on, inspect for:
Poor ground (G5O3)
An open in the wire
AB
FS-A
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(LED typel
1. Remove the tour screws and the high mount brake
light, then disconnect the connectors.
TAILGATE SPOILER
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT {tED TYPE}
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