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1997 Honda Civic CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Honda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Heater Component Diagnosis -> Accord, Civic & Odyssey -> Accord, Civic, Civic del Sol & Odyssey -> Civic del Sol -> Fan Switch -> Heater Control Panel -> Heater Mode Control Motor -> Mode Control Switch -> Prelude -> Recirculation Control Motor -> Recirculation Control Switch -> Relays
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic SI 1.6 L4 GAS
Refer to "Rodeo" for "Honda Passport" information.
Heater Mode Control Motor
Accord, Civic, Civic del Sol & Odyssey
Refer to Figs. through during diagnosis and testing procedures.
- Connect the positive of a suitable 12 volt power source to terminal 1 of the motor, then connect the negative of the power source to terminal 2 of the motor connector. These must remain connected during the remaining test steps.
- Using a suitable jumper wire, connect in sequence the terminal 2 of the motor with terminals 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Th...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-98 -> 1999-2001 -> 2002 -> Accord -> Civic -> CR-V -> Del Sol -> Major Adjustment -> Minor Adjustment -> Odyssey -> Parking Brake -> Prelude -> S2000
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
Accord
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with rear disc brakes, ensure parking brake arm on rear caliper is in contact with brake caliper pin.
- On all models, pull parking brake lever up one click, then remove rear center console lid.
- Tighten adjusting nut until brakes drag slightly when turning rear wheels.
- Fully release parking brake, ensure brakes do not drag when turning rear wheels.
- Fully apply parking brake, ensure wheels do not turn.
- Install console lid.
Civic
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with rear disc brakes, ensure parking brake arm on rear c...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Component Locations -> 1985-00 Civic, 1993-97 del Sol & 1985-91 CRX w/Fuel Injected Engine
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic HX 1.6 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS
Front
- Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using a new washer.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
- Remove lockpin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut.
- Pull knuckle outward and remove driveshaft outboard joint from front wheel...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect positive battery cable.
- Disconnect all electrical leads at star...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1996-2000 Civic
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GAS
The vehicle's radio may have a coded theft protection circuit. The code number should be verified prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
The Check Engine/PGM-FI warning lamp should be illuminated for approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. After approximately 2 seconds, the lamp should go out. If the lamp remains lit, a problem in the Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system is indicated and a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the Electronic Control Unit ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic LX 1.6 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from thermostat side of water passage.
- Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reve...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator and Air Conditioning -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic CX 1.6 L4 GAS
Alternator and Air Conditioning
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen upper mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
- Loosen lower mounting bolt and lower alternator mounting nut.
- Remove A/C compressor drive and alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque upper alternator adjusting lockbolt to 17 ft. lbs.
- Torqu...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 I/P Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Honda Civic EX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information Vehicle: 1997 Honda Civic DX 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Honda Civic AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Honda Civic cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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