Honda Civic. Manual — part 396

Resume
switch
signal

Resume/accel
switch pressed and
released

CRUISE RESUME SW
should indicate ON
when the resume/accel
switch is pressed and
OFF when the
resume/accel switch is
released.

combination
switch

Faulty gauge
control module
(tach)

Open in the wire
between the
gauge control
module (tach)
and the cruise
control
combination
switch

Short to ground
in the wire
between the
gauge control
module (tach)
and the cruise
control
combination
switch

Cancel
switch
signal

Cancel switch
pressed and
released

CRUISE CANCEL SW
should indicate ON
when the cancel switch
is pressed and OFF
when the cancel switch
is released.

Faulty cruise
control
combination
switch

Faulty gauge
control module
(tach)

Cruise
control
indicator

Start the engine,
turn the cruise
control main switch
on, and drive the
vehicle above 25

CRUISE INDICATOR
should indicate ON
when the cruise control
is set and OFF when the

Faulty ECM

Cruise control
was not set at the

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Cruise Control (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

CRUISE CONTROL COMBINATION SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see
PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS before doing repairs or
service.

1. Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
2. Remove the steering wheel trim.

Fig. 3: Removing Steering Wheel Trim
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3. Remove the cruise control combination switch.

signal

mph (40 km/h). Set
and cancel the
cruise control.

cruise control is
canceled.

test by other
malfunction

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Cruise Control (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Fig. 4: Removing Cruise Control Combination Switch
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4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according

to Fig. 5 .

If there is continuity, and it matches the table, but switch failure occurred
on the cruise control input test, check and repair the wire harness on the
switch circuit.

If there is no continuity in one or more positions, replace the switch.

Fig. 5: Checking Continuity Between Cruise Control Combination
Switch
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CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Cruise Control (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

1. Disconnect the 3P connector from the clutch pedal position switch.

Fig. 6: Disconnecting 3P Connector From Clutch Pedal Position Switch
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2. Remove the clutch pedal position switch.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals according to Fig. 7 .

If the continuity is not as specified, replace the clutch pedal position
switch.

If OK, install the clutch pedal position switch, and adjust the pedal height
(see CLUTCH PEDAL, CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH,
AND CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).

Fig. 7: Checking Continuity Between Clutch Pedal Position Switch
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Cruise Control (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)