Warning! The vehicles covered in this manual are equipped with airbags (SRS). When performing any work near the impact sensors, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS (see Airbags - General Information). Do not test SRS models with any type of diagnostic equipment.
Combined steering column switches for lighting and windscreen wipers/washers
Examination
1. The combination switch for external lighting is located on the left side of the column and controls the operation of the direction indicators, headlights, horn and parking lights. On the opposite side of the column is the switch for controlling the windshield wipers/washers.
2. Remove the switch (see paragraph 1, Replacement).
3a. Using an ohmmeter or a test lamp equipped with an individual power source, check for proper conductivity between the switch terminals in its various positions (see accompanying illustrations and tables below): identification map of the terminals of the combined steering column switch for controlling the lighting devices
3b. Identification card of the terminals of the combined windshield wiper/washer control switch. If any faults are found, replace the switch.
Map of the states of the steering column switch for controlling lighting devices
| Switch position | Presence of conductivity between the terminals |
| Parking lights | 1 and 2 |
| Headlights (low beam) | |
| civic (USA) | 1 and 2; 3 and 6 |
| civic (Canada) | 1 and 2; 3, 4 and 6 |
| Integra | 1 and 2; 4 and 6 |
| Headlights (high beam) | |
| civic (USA) | 1 and 2; 5 and 6 |
| civic (Canada) | 1 and 2; 4, 5 and 6 |
| Integra | 1 and 2; 4, 5 and 6 |
| Flashing headlights | 5 and 6 |
| Right turn signals | 8 and 10 |
| Left turn signals | 8 and 9 |
Map of the states of the steering column switch for controlling the windshield and rear window wipers/washers
| Switch position | Presence of conductivity between the terminals |
Windscreen wiper/washer control switch | |
| Off | 1 and 7 |
| Interval mode | 1 and 7; 3 and 4 |
| Slow mode | 1 and 5 |
| Fast mode | 2 and 5 |
| Glass washing | 4 and 8 |
| Fog | 2 and 5 |
| Rear Window Wiper/Washer Control Switch | |
| Off | 1 and 2 |
| On | 1 and 3 |
| Glass washing | 4 and 6 |
Replacement
1a. Remove the steering column cover sections. Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry the switch electrical connector apart. Remove the two mounting screws.
1b. Remove the switch assembly from the steering column (see accompanying illustrations).
2. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Speed control system operation control switch (tempoatom)
Examination
1. Remove the switch from the steering column (see paragraph 3 below).
2. Using an ohmmeter or a test lamp equipped with an individual power source, check for continuity between the switch terminals in both its positions (see accompanying illustration). Replace the assembly if necessary.
Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before proceeding with the procedure.
Warning! If the car stereo system is equipped with a security code, make sure you have the correct combination to activate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
2. Remove the cover from the switch.
3. Remove the mounting screws (see accompanying illustration), disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the switch from the steering wheel.
3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.