4-Door Except Si Model: Component Location Index

2008 Honda Civic LX
2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Lights - Civic (All Except Hybrid)
2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Exterior Lights - Civic (All Except Hybrid)
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
4-door except Si model
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Fig. 1: Locating Exterior Lights Components (4-Door Except Si Model - 1 Of

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Fig. 5: Locating Exterior Lights Components (2-Door Si Model - 1 Of 2)
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Fig. 6: Locating Exterior Lights Components (2-Door Si Model - 2 Of 2)
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
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Fig. 7: Exterior Light - Circuit Diagram (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 8: Exterior Light - Circuit Diagram (2 Of 2)
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Fig. 9: Brake Lights - Circuit Diagram
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Fig. 10: Back-Up Lights - Circuit Diagram
DTC TROUBLESHOOTING
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DTC B1078: DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS SIGNAL ERROR (CANADA); DTC B1079: DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS SIGNAL ERROR (USA)
NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow

the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A
(see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
TEST MODE A ).
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Pull the parking brake lever.
3. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
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4. Release the parking brake lever.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
6. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B1078 indicated?
YES - Go to step 7.
NO - Intermittent failure. The daytime running lights system is OK at this time.

Check for loose or poor connections.
7. Turn the headlight switch ON (high beam).
Do both headlights (high beam) come on?
YES - Go to step 8.
NO - Go to step 10.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

9. Check the voltage between the No. 6 and No. 33 terminals of the under-dash
fuse/relay box connector E (42P) and body ground, and between the No. 20
terminal of the under-dash fuse/relay box connector F (34P) and body ground
individually.
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Fig. 11: Checking Voltage Between No. 6 Terminal Of Under-Dash

Fuse/Relay Box Connector E (42P) And Body Ground
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Fig. 12: Checking Voltage Between No. 20 Terminal Of Under-Dash
Fuse/Relay Box Connector F (34P) And Body Ground
Is there less than 0.5 V?
YES - Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

NO - Repair an open in the BLK wire or poor ground (G401, G501, G601,
G602).
10. Turn the ignition and headlight switches OFF.
11. Check the No. 12, No. 13, and No. 18 fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Are all fuses OK?
YES - Go to step 12.

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NO - Replace the blown fuse and recheck. If the No. 18 (30 A) fuse is blown
again, replace the under-dash fuse/relay box. If the No. 12(10 A) or No. 13 (10
A) fuse is blown again, repair a short in the wire between the under-dash
fuse/relay box and appropriate headlight (high beam).
12. Check the headlight bulbs.
Are the headlight bulbs OK?

NO - Replace the faulty bulb.
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13. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors F (34P) and G (21P).
14. Disconnect both of the headlight (high beam) 2P connectors.
15. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of the right headlight (high
beam) 2P connector and No. 22 terminal of the under-dash fuse/relay box
connector F (34P).
Fig. 13: Checking Continuity Between Right Headlight 2P Connector

Terminal And Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector F Terminal (34P)
Is there continuity?

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NO - Repair an open in the wire between the right headlight (high beam) and
the under-dash fuse/relay box.
16. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of the left headlight (high
beam) 2P connector and No. 15 terminal of the under-dash fuse/relay box
connector G (21P).
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Fig. 14: Checking Continuity Between Left Headlight 2P Connector
Terminal And Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector G Terminal (21P)
NO - Repair an open in the wire between the left headlight (high beam) and the
under-dash fuse/relay box.
17. Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of each headlight (high beam)
2P connector and body ground.
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Fig. 15: Checking Continuity Between No 1 Terminal Of Headlight (High

Beam) 2P Connector And Body Ground
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YES - Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

NO - Repair an open in the BLK wire or poor ground (G201-right side, G301-
left side).
MICU INPUT TEST
NOTE: The MICU turns on the headlights (high beams) in a

dimming mode for the Daytime Running Lights under
the following conditions:
With the ignition switch ON (II)
The headlight switch OFF
The parking brake is released (parking brake switch

OFF)
The DRL indicator will come when one of the headlight
(high beams) bulbs is blown, or if the high beam wiring
has an open circuit with the daytime running lights ON.
For Canada models: If the vehicle is equipped with an
optional remote control engine start system, the
daytime running lights will not function when started
with the remote start.
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1. Before troubleshooting the lighting system, troubleshoot the B-CAN System

Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
2. Check the No. 12 (10 A), No. 13 (10 A), No. 15 (7.5 A), No. 16 (10 A), No. 17
(10 A), No. 18 (20 A), No. 19 (15 A), and No. 21 (20 A), and No. 37 (7.5 A)
fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box. If any fuse is blown, replace it and go to
step 3.
3. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors E, F, G, S, and T.
NOTE: All connector views are shown from wire side of female
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terminals.
Fig. 16: Identifying Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector Terminals

4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good
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contact.
If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and
recheck the system.
If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
5. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the appropriate
connector.
If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the
system.
If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6.
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MICU INPUT TEST (CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED)
Possible cause
Test
Cavity Wire Test: Desired result if result is not
condition
obtained
Poor ground
Connect battery power to the E19 (G701)
Under all terminal: The taillights, rear side
E19 RED Blown bulb
conditions marker lights, and license plate
lights should come on. An open in
the wire
Poor ground
Connect battery power to the F3 (G201)
Under all terminal: The right front side
F3 RED Blown bulb
conditions marker/parking light should come
on. An open in
the wire
Poor ground
Connect battery power to the F4 (G201)

Under all
F4 GRN terminal: The right headlight (high Blown bulb
conditions
beam) should come on. An open in
the wire
Poor ground
F22 WHT Connect battery power to the F22 (G201)
Under all terminal: The right headlight (low Blown bulb
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conditions beam) should come on. An open in

the wire
Poor ground
Connect battery power to the G5 (G301)
Under all terminal: The left front side
G5 RED Blown bulb
conditions marker/parking light should come
on. An open in
the wire
Poor ground
Under all
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G15 PNK terminal: The left headlight (high Blown bulb
conditions
the wire
Poor ground
Under all
G17 PUR terminal: The left headlight (low Blown bulb
conditions
the wire
6. Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, and make these
input tests at the connectors.
If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the
system.
If all the input tests prove OK, the MICU must be faulty; replace the
under-dash fuse/relay box.
MICU INPUT TEST (CONNECTORS DISCONNECTED)

Possible cause if
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result
result is not obtained
Check for voltage Blown No. 23 (10

Under all
G2 ORN between G2 terminal A) fuse in the
conditions
and body ground: under-hood
There should be fuse/relay box
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battery voltage. An open in the

wire
Check for voltage Blown No. 4 (50
between G18 A) fuse in the
Under all terminal and body under-hood
G18 WHT
conditions ground: There fuse/relay box
should be battery An open in the
voltage. wire
Check for voltage
Faulty ignition
between C3 and
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Ignition switch ON switch
C3 ORN body ground there
(II) An open in the
should be battery
voltage. wire
Check for voltage to Poor ground
Under all ground: There (G602)
E6 BLK
conditions should be less than An open in the
0.5 V. wire
E33 BLK
0.5 V. wire
F20 BLK
0.5 V. wire
T34 BLK
0.5 V. wire
Check for voltage Faulty
between S1 and S5 combination light
Combination light terminals: There switch
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switch OFF should be less than 1 An open in the

V. wire
S1 ORN Combination light between S1 and S5 combination light
switch in any other terminals: There switch
position than OFF should be 5 V or Short to ground in
more. the wire
Combination light between S11 and S5 combination light
switch (Headlight terminals: There switch
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position) ON should be less than 1 An open in the
V. wire
S11 PNK
Combination light
terminals: There switch
switch OFF
should be 5 V or Short to ground in
more. the wire
switch lever pulled terminals: There switch
(Passing) should be less than 1 An open in the
V. wire
S12 RED
Combination light
switch lever
terminals: There switch
released from
passing position
more. the wire
switch (SMALL terminals: There switch
position) ON should be less than 1 An open in the
V. wire
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Combination light
S13 GRY terminals: There switch
switch OFF
more. the wire
switch (Dimmer) in terminals: There switch
high beam position should be less than 1 An open in the
LT V. wire
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S16
BLU Check for voltage Faulty
switch (Dimmer) in terminals: There switch
low beam position should be 5 V or Short to ground in
more. the wire
COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER

COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
3. Disconnect the 12P connector (A) from the combination light switch (B).
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Fig. 17: Disconnecting 12P Connector
4. Remove the two screws, then slide out the combination light switch.
5. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and
recheck the system.
If the terminals look OK, check for continuity between the terminals in
each switch position according to the tables.
If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
Light switch:
Fig. 18: Checking Continuity Between Light Switch Terminals Chart

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Turn signal switch:
Fig. 19: Checking Continuity Between Turn Signal Switch Terminals

Chart
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HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: Headlights become very hot during use; do not touch

them or any attaching hardware immediately after
they have been turned off.
Before adjusting the headlights:

Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Make sure the tire pressures are correct.
The driver or someone who weighs the same should sit in the driver's seat.
1. Clean the outer lens so that you can see the center (A) of the headlights.
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Fig. 20: Cleaning Outer Lens Of Headlights
2. Park the vehicle in front of a wall or a screen (A).
Fig. 21: Parking Vehicle In Front Of Wall Or Screen

3. Turn the low beams on.
4. Determine if the headlights are aimed properly.
Vertical adjustment:
Measure the height of the headlights (A). Adjust the cut line (B) to the lights
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height.
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Fig. 22: Measuring Headlights
5. If necessary, open the hood and adjust the headlights to local requirements by
turning the vertical adjuster.
Fig. 23: Adjusting Vertically

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HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Remove the connectors (A) from the headlight assembly (B).
NOTE: 4-door shown, the 2-door is similar.
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Fig. 24: Removing Connectors From Headlight Assembly
3. Remove the four bolts, then remove the headlight.

4. Remove the bolt (C) and the corner upper beam (D) from the headlight.
5. Install the headlight in the reverse order of removal.
6. After replacement, adjust the headlight to local requirement.
BULB REPLACEMENT
HEADLIGHT
1. For low beam: Remove the inner fender.

2-door (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT )
4-door (see 4-DOOR )
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the headlight.

Headlight (high beam): 60 W
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Headlight (low beam): 51 W
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Fig. 25: Disconnecting 2P Connector From Headlight
3. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.

4. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT SIDE MARKER/PARKING/TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS
1. Remove the inner fender.

2-door (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT )
4-door (see 4-DOOR )
2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the front side marker/parking/turn signal
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light.
Front Side Marker/Parking/Turn Signal Lights:
21/5 W (4-door)
28/8 W (2-door)
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Fig. 26: Disconnecting 3P Connector From Front Side
Marker/Parking/Turn Signal Light

4. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
TAILLIGHT REPLACEMENT
4-DOOR
1. Remove the rear bumper (see REAR BUMPER

2. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillights (B).
Brake Lights/Taillights: 21/5 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Back-up Light: 21 W
Rear Side Maker Light: 5 W
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Fig. 27: Disconnecting Connectors From Taillights
3. Turn the bulb sockets 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulbs.

4. Remove the nuts and screws, then remove the taillight.
5. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.
2-DOOR
1. Remove the rear bumper (see REAR BUMPER

2. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillights (B).
Brake Lights/Taillights: 21/5W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Back-up Light: 21 W
Rear Side Marker Light: 5 W
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Fig. 28: Disconnecting Connectors From Taillights
3. Turn the bulb sockets 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulbs.

4. Remove the nuts and screws, then remove the taillight.
INNER TAILLIGHT REPLACEMENT
4-DOOR
1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the rear license trim (see 4-DOOR ).
2. Disconnect the connector (A) from the inner taillight (B).
Taillight: 5W
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Fig. 29: Disconnecting Connector From Inner Taillight
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4. Remove the nuts, then remove the taillight.
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT REPLACEMENT
1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the rear license trim (see SIDE SILL
PROTECTION TAPE REPLACEMENT ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the license plate light.
NOTE: 4-door shown, the 2-door is similar.
License Plate Light: 5 W (4-door) 3 CP (2-door)

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Fig. 30: Disconnecting 2P Connector From License Plate Light
3. Release the bulb socket (B) from the lens (C) by pressing on the tabs.
4. Remove the lens from the trunk lid by pressing on the tabs.
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REPLACEMENT
EXCEPT SI MODELS
1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the high mount brake light.
Bulb: 21 W
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Fig. 31: Disconnecting 2P Connector From High Mount Brake Light
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3. Turn the bulb socket (B) 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb (C).
4. Remove the rear shelf.
2-door (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF
AREA )
4-door (see REAR SHELF EXTENSION - 2-DOOR )
5. Remove the high mount brake light (A).
Fig. 32: Removing High Mount Brake Light


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SI MODEL
1. Remove the two screws from the high mount brake light (A).
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Fig. 33: Removing Hight Mount Brake Light Screws
2. Disconnect the terminals (B) and remove the high mount brake light.
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST
1. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the brake pedal position switch (B).
Fig. 34: Disconnecting 4P Connector And Brake Pedal Position Switch

2. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals.

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There should be continuity when the brake pedal is pressed.

There should be no continuity when the brake pedal is released.
3. Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals (with cruise
control).
There should be no continuity when the brake pedal is pressed.
There should be continuity when the brake pedal is released.
4. If necessary, adjust or replace the switch, or adjust the pedal height (see
BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT ).
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2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Exterior Lights - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

4-door except Si model

Fig. 1: Locating Exterior Lights Components (4-Door Except Si Model - 1 Of

Fig. 3: Locating Exterior Lights Components (2-Door Except Si Model - 1 Of

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

NO - Intermittent failure. The daytime running lights system is OK at this time.

7. Turn the headlight switch ON (high beam).

Do both headlights (high beam) come on?

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Fig. 11: Checking Voltage Between No. 6 Terminal Of Under-Dash

Is there less than 0.5 V?

YES - Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

YES - Go to step 12.

12. Check the headlight bulbs.

Are the headlight bulbs OK?

Fig. 13: Checking Continuity Between Right Headlight 2P Connector

YES - Go to step 16.

YES - Go to step 17.

Fig. 15: Checking Continuity Between No 1 Terminal Of Headlight (High

YES - Faulty MICU; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

NOTE: The MICU turns on the headlights (high beams) in a

The headlight switch OFF

The parking brake is released (parking brake switch

1. Before troubleshooting the lighting system, troubleshoot the B-CAN System

Fig. 16: Identifying Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector Terminals

Connect battery power to the F4 (G201)

conditions beam) should come on. An open in

MICU INPUT TEST (CONNECTORS DISCONNECTED)

Check for voltage Blown No. 23 (10

battery voltage. An open in the

switch OFF should be less than 1 An open in the

Check for voltage Faulty

COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER

Fig. 18: Checking Continuity Between Light Switch Terminals Chart

Turn signal switch:

Fig. 19: Checking Continuity Between Turn Signal Switch Terminals

CAUTION: Headlights become very hot during use; do not touch

Before adjusting the headlights:

2. Park the vehicle in front of a wall or a screen (A).

Fig. 21: Parking Vehicle In Front Of Wall Or Screen

Fig. 23: Adjusting Vertically

1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER

NOTE: 4-door shown, the 2-door is similar.

3. Remove the four bolts, then remove the headlight.

1. For low beam: Remove the inner fender.

4-door (see 4-DOOR )

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the headlight.

Headlight (low beam): 51 W

3. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.

1. Remove the inner fender.

4-door (see 4-DOOR )

3. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.

1. Remove the rear bumper (see REAR BUMPER