Honda Civic. Manual — part 2

Fig. 3: Connecting HDS To DLC

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ABS modulator-

control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit: Except Si model (see
DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ), Si model (see DLC CIRCUIT
TROUBLESHOOTING ).

4. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) and note it. Also check the on board

snapshot data, and download any data found. Then refer to the indicated DTC's
troubleshooting, and begin the appropriate troubleshooting procedure.

HOW TO RETRIEVE DTCS

1. With the ignition switch to LOCK (0), connect the HDS to the data link

connector (DLC) under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ABS modulator-

control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit: Except Si model (see
DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ), Si model (see DLC CIRCUIT

NOTE:

The HDS communication will be stopped when the
vehicle speed is at 31 mph (50 km/h) or more.

The HDS can read the DTC, current data, and other
system data.

For specific operations, refer to the Help menu that
came with the HDS.

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TROUBLESHOOTING ).

4. Follow the prompts on the HDS to display the DTC(s) on the screen. After

determining the DTC, refer to the DTC TROUBLESHOOTING.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

HOW TO CLEAR DTCS

1. With the ignition switch to LOCK (0), connect the HDS to the data link

connector (DLC) under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ABS modulator-

control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit: Except Si model (see
DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ), Si model (see DLC CIRCUIT
TROUBLESHOOTING ).

4. Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the HDS.
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

DTC

Detection Item ABS Indicator

Brake System

Indicator

11

-13

Right-front wheel
sensor circuit
malfunction

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

12

-11

Right-front wheel
sensor electrical
noise or
intermittent
interruption

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-12

Right-front wheel
sensor short to
the other sensor
circuit

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-21

Right-front wheel

ON

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sensor
installation error

ON/OFF

(1)

-22

Right-front wheel
sensor
installation error
(19 mph (30
km/h) or more)

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-23

Right-front wheel
sensor
installation error
(0 to 9 mph (0 to
15 km/h))

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

13

-13

Left-front wheel
sensor circuit
malfunction

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

14

-11

Left-front wheel
sensor electrical
noise or
intermittent
interruption

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-12

Left-front wheel
sensor short to
the other sensor
circuit

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-21

Left-front wheel
sensor
installation error

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-22

Left-front wheel
sensor
installation error
(19 mph (30
km/h) or more)

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-23

Left-front wheel
sensor

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

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installation error
(0 to 9 mph (0 to
15 km/h))

15

-13

Right-rear wheel
sensor circuit
malfunction

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

16

-11

Right-rear wheel
sensor electrical
noise or
intermittent
interruption

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-12

Right-rear wheel
sensor short to
the other sensor
circuit

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-21

Right-rear wheel
sensor
installation error

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-22

Right-rear wheel
sensor
installation error
(19 mph (30
km/h) or more)

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

-23

Right-rear wheel
sensor
installation error
(0 to 9 mph (0 to
15 km/h))

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

17

-13

Left-rear wheel
sensor circuit
malfunction

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

18

-11

Left-rear wheel
sensor electrical
noise or

ON

ON/OFF

(1)

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