General information and precautions Attention! Before you start servicing the components of the onboard electrical equipment, read the requirements of the safety regulations for working with electrical appliances. The vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt...
Search for the causes of electrical equipment failures Attention! The procedures described below provide a general diagnosis of the condition of the main electrical circuits, but should not be used to test easily vulnerable electrical systems (such as ABS), especially those...
Fuses — general information Various combinations of fuses, circuit breakers and fuse links are used to protect the electrical circuits of the vehicle's electrical equipment. Two mounting blocks (three on models equipped with ABS) located one -...
Circuit breakers Circuit breakers are used to protect vehicle electrical system components such as headlights, airbag module resistors, power window/door lock actuator motors, etc. On some models, after operation, the breakers return to...
Relay — general information and function check To supply power or control signal to some of the electrical consumers in the vehicle (such as fuel injection components, horn, starter, fan (s) cooling systems, fog lights, etc.) relays are used. In fact, the relay is...
Checking and replacing the turn signal / alarm breaker 1. The breaker is a square-shaped relay installed in a mounting block located on the left under the instrument panel (see accompanying illustration). 2. The correct functioning of the breaker is confirmed by a...
Checking and replacing steering column switches Attention! The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with airbags (SRS). When performing any work near the shock sensors, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS (see Airbags - general information...
Checking and replacing the ignition switch and steering column lock Attention! The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with airbags (SRS). When performing any work near the shock sensors, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS (see Airbags - general information...
Check and replacement of switches of the panel of devices Attention! The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with airbags (SRS). When performing any work near the shock sensors, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS (see Airbags - general information...
Checking instrument cluster meters Attention! The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with airbags (SRS). When performing any work near the shock sensors, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS (see Airbags - general information...
Removal and installation of a combination of devices Attention! The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with airbags (SRS). When performing any work near the shock sensors, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS (see Airbags - general information...
Removal and installation of the radio receiver and loudspeakers Attention! The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with airbags (SRS). When performing any work near the shock sensors, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS (see Airbags - general information...
Removing and installing the radio antenna Civic Models 1. Disconnect the antenna cable from the radio (see Removal and installation of the radio receiver and loudspeakers ). 2. Tie a piece of string to the end of the antenna cable. 3. Turn out fixing screws and...
Replacing headlight bulbs Warning! The bulbs of halogen lamps are filled with pressurized gas and may explode if shaken violently. Try to take such lamps only by the base and use safety glasses. Remember that when touching the bulb with bare...
Adjusting the direction of the optical axes of the headlights Warning! Violation of the adjustment of the direction of the optical axes of the headlights can lead to blinding of drivers of vehicles moving in a parallel course and cause an emergency on the road. Checking the...
Replacing headlights 1. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the socket assemblies with the lamps installed in them (see Lamp replacement ). 2. Remove the front bumper cover (see chapter Body ). 3a. Give the fasteners and remove...
Lamp replacement Front Direction/Parking Lights and Clearance Lights Civic Models 1. To replace the left lamp (from the driver's side) with the engine running, turn the wheels all the way to the right, then turn off the ignition. The...
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) The DRL system is available on models for the Canadian market and provides forcibly turning on the headlights when the engine is running. You can turn off the headlights without turning off the engine by cocking the...
Checking and replacing the wiper motor drive Checking the motor circuit Attention! Before starting the test, study the relevant electrical diagrams (see Wiring diagrams - general information ). Checking the presence of voltage at the connector terminals is carried...
Checking the serviceability and replacing the horn horn Examination Note. Always check the condition of the fuse first. 1. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the horn horn. 2. To check the correct functioning of the horn, apply battery voltage to one of its terminals....
Checking and restoring repair of the rear window heater The working element of the rear window heater is a horizontal grid of conductive threads glued to the inner surface of the glass. The heater is powered by a 30A fuse from the power distribution unit located in the...
Speed control system (tempostat) — general information and verification Tempostat allows you to automatically maintain the selected vehicle speed. The tempostat servomotor is located in the engine compartment, mounted on the mudguard of the left wing and connected to the throttle rod by a...
Power windows — general information and check The control system for the functioning of the power windows consists of control switches, drive motors, power window regulators, mechanisms for lowering and raising windows and connecting electrical wiring. The power...
Single lock — general information and health check The device consists of control switches, door activators, control unit and connecting wiring. Diagnosis of lock failures is limited to checking the condition of the contact connections of the electrical circuit and the...
Airbags — general information General information All models discussed in this manual are equipped with an additional security system (SRS), better known as airbags. Two airbags are included as a must. The system provides additional protection for...