Honda Civic. Manual — part 856

Fig. 7: Reverse Lockout System Diagram
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

Fig. 8: Reverse Lockout System - Circuit Diagram
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CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Check the No. 3 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

Is the fuse OK?

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

YES -Go to step 2.

NO -Replace the fuse, and recheck.

2. Start the engine, and check the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

Does the MIL come on?

YES -Troubleshoot the DTC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
INFORMATION ), and recheck.

NO -Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
4. Shift into reverse.

Can you shift the transmission into reverse?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Repair the transmission, and recheck.

5. Raise the vehicle on the lift, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the

front wheels to rotate freely.

6. Start the engine. With the vehicle moving slowly (vehicle speed below 9 mph

(15 km/h), shift the transmission into reverse, but do not release the clutch
pedal.

Can you shift the transmission into reverse?

YES -Go to step 7.

NO -Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then go to step 20.

7. Shift the transmission into 1st gear, and lightly press the throttle until the

speedometer reads above 12 mph (20 km/h). Try to the shift the transmission
into reverse.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

Can you shift the transmission into reverse?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time.

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
9. Disconnect the reverse lockout solenoid 2P connector (A).

Fig. 9: Identifying Reverse Lockout Solenoid 2P Connector
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10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
11. Measure the voltage between the reverse lockout solenoid 2P connector

terminal No. 2 and body ground.

Fig. 10: Measuring Voltage Between Reverse Lockout Solenoid 2P
Connector Terminal And Body Ground
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Is there battery voltage?

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic