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    This document provides instructions for troubleshooting the charging system on 1988/91 Honda Civic and CRX models with 1.4L or 1.6L engines. It describes how to test the alternator, wiring, electric load detector, and look for voltage drops or current drains that could indicate problems. The key steps include checking the instrument panel charge light, testing voltage on wiring connectors with the engine off and on, and verifying the electric load detector is producing the correct voltage output.

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    Honda - 1988-1991 Civic Wiring

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    This document provides instructions for troubleshooting the charging system on 1988/91 Honda Civic and CRX models with 1.4L or 1.6L engines. It describes how to test the alternator, wiring, electric load detector, and look for voltage drops or current drains that could indicate problems. The key steps include checking the instrument panel charge light, testing voltage on wiring connectors with the engine off and on, and verifying the electric load detector is producing the correct voltage output.

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    This document provides instructions for troubleshooting the charging system on 1988/91 Honda Civic and CRX models with 1.4L or 1.6L engines. It describes how to test the alternator, wiring, electric load detector, and look for voltage drops or current drains that could indicate problems. The key steps include checking the instrument panel charge light, testing voltage on wiring connectors with the engine off and on, and verifying the electric load detector is producing the correct voltage output.

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    Honda - 1988-1991 Civic Wiring

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    This document provides instructions for troubleshooting the charging system on 1988/91 Honda Civic and CRX models with 1.4L or 1.6L engines. It describes how to test the alternator, wiring, electric load detector, and look for voltage drops or current drains that could indicate problems. The key steps include checking the instrument panel charge light, testing voltage on wiring connectors with the engine off and on, and verifying the electric load detector is producing the correct voltage output.

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    The document provides instructions for troubleshooting charging system issues on 1988/91 Honda Civics and CRXs. It describes how to check for proper voltage readings and outputs under various conditions like with the engine running or headlights turned on.

    The document outlines 12 steps to troubleshoot the charging system, including checking fuse boxes, wiring, and voltage readings at specific test points with the engine on and accessories turned on/off.

    Proper voltage readings include having voltage present with the engine running and accessories off, and having voltage drop by less than 0.2V under a full load with engine running at 2000rpm. No voltage should be present with accessories off and engine off.

    Warning! Read This!

    Updated Instructions
    Application: 1988/91 Honda Civic, CRX 1488cc, 1600cc engine Service Bulletins: Important Acura factory service bulletins relating to your charging
    system. Bulletin No.: 88-023 Battery Test Procedure 88-031 Repeated Battery Failure - Low Charge Rate Fix (1988 only) 92-001 Charging System Testing - Revised Procedures HSN392-01 - Parasitic Test Info HSN685-01 Normal Battery Draw Specifications

    SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Charging Circuit Typical 1988/91 Honda Civic/CRX (c) 1998 MRIC and Snap-on Tools Co.

    Important Information
    The alternators on these vehicles are controlled by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in conjunction with the Electric Load Detector (ELD). Charging rates may vary depending on engine load, speed and temperature as well as alternator loads.

    WARNING !
    These units do not charge under certain conditions. The charge warning light will be off but the system voltage will be set at 12.5Vdc. To override this function STEP ON THE BRAKE. This will activate the alternator control circuits and allow the alternator to charge.

    PI0036/Page 1 of 4/v1.0

    Troubleshooting: 1988/91 Honda Civic, Civic CRX


    The following steps will help you troubleshoot your charging system.

    5. Attach test light to White/Blue wire


    with key on and engine off

    1. Key and Engine off.

    2. Unplug harness from alternator.

    Test Light ON SYSTEM OK

    Test Light OFF ***REPAIR*** a. Check fuse #14 in dash fuse box. b. Check Wht/Blu wire from alternator to charge warning light. c. Check Blk/Yel wire from dash fuse box to charge warning light.

    6. Attach test light to Black/Yellow wire 3.


    Turn the key on do not start the engine. Key On and Engine Off.

    4. Check instrument panel


    charge warning light.

    with key on and engine off

    Charge Light OFF SYSTEM OK

    Charge Light ON ***REPAIR*** White/Blue wire is grounded.

    Test Light ON SYSTEM OK

    Test Light OFF ***REPAIR*** a. Check fuse #14 in dash fuse box. b. Check Blk/Yel wire from dash fuse box to alternator harness plug.

    PI0036/Page 2 of 4/v1.0

    7.

    Check alternator B+ harness. Key ON Engine OFF. Harness attached to alternator.

    10. Check for voltage on voltmeter.

    Test Light ON SYSTEM OK

    Test Light OFF ***REPAIR*** a.Check fuse #31 in underhood fuse box. b.Check White wire from alternator to underhood fuse box.

    Volts on Meter SYSTEM OK

    NO Volts on meter ***REPAIR*** a. Check for an open in Blue wire from alternator plug to Electronic Control Unit.

    8. Connect voltmeter positive (+) lead to


    battery and negative (-) lead to alternator C terminal (White/yellow) wire.

    9.

    Start the engine, turn all accessories off.

    11. Turn headlights on


    low beams.

    12. Check for voltage on voltmeter.

    Set voltmeter to Vdc

    C white/yellow

    Start the Engine


    C (White/Yellow)

    Headlights ON LOW

    (+) positive

    NO Volts on Meter SYSTEM OK

    Volts on meter ***REPAIR*** a. Check for short to ground in Blue wire between alternator plug and Electronic Control Unit.

    All accessories off


    PI0036/Page 3 of 4/v1.0

    Electric Load Detector Test


    1. Locate Electric Load Detector (ELD) in underhood fuse box (located in engine compartment).

    (1988/89 Acura Integra) 3. Turn Ignition


    Switch ON. CAUTION: Never disconnect battery while motor is running!

    2. Disconnect 3-pin
    connector from ELD.

    ELD

    Main Fuse Box 4. Check for voltage between Black/


    Yellow wire and Black wire on harness connector.

    VOLTAGE DROP TEST: Perform this test under full load (all lights, fan, A/C, etc. on) with engine running at 2000rpm. Reading on voltmeter should be less than .2 volts.

    5. Check for 2Vdc between Green/Red


    wire

    GROUND CIRCUIT TEST: Perform this test under full load (all lights, fan, A/C, etc. on) with engine running at 2000rpm. Reading on voltmeter should be less than .2 volts. Battery Voltage SYSTEM OK

    No Battery Voltage *** REPAIR***


    a. Check fuse #14 in dash fuse box. b. Check for an open in BLK/Yel wire between underhood fuse box and dash fuse box. c. Poor ground at right kick panel under the dash. d. Open in Black wire from ground connection to main fuse box.
    PI0036/Page 4 of 4/v1.0

    Voltage 2 Vdc SYSTEM OK NO Voltage or incorrect voltage ***REPAIR*** a. Repair or replace ELD

    CURRENT DRAIN TEST: With all accessories turned off and/or disconnected, test light should not glow. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this document is based upon data which we believe to be correct. We assume no liability for errors or omissions herein. Furthermore, we assume the person or persons using this information to be knowledgeable of safety precautions involved with working on a vehicle's electrical system. We assume no liability for damage, either to the vehicle or the person working on the vehicle, that may occur while following the iinstructions in this document.

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