Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON With Blow Fuse 15

99-029

April 20,1999

Applies To:
1996-99 Civic-4-door thru VIN 1HGEJ6.. .XL009798
-4-door thru VIN 2HGEJ6. . .XH518131
-2-door thru VIN 1HGEJ6. . .XL021343
-3-door thru VIN 2HGEJ6.. .XH102598

MIL Is On With Blown Fuse 15

SYMPTOM
The MIL is on with a DTC of P1298 (electrical load detector), P0135 (primary heated oxygen sensor), P0141 (secondary heated oxygen sensor), or P0501 (vehicle speed sensor) stored. Fuse 15 in the under-dash fuse box is blown.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The engine wire harness is rubbing on the intake manifold bracket.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Repair the damaged wires, and protect the harness with corrugated tubing.

PARTS INFORMATION
Corrugated Tubing:
P/N 17132-P2E-999, H/C 6182760
7.5 A Fuse:
P/N 98200-40750, H/C 4853412

REQUIRED MATERIALS
Electrical Tape: 3M P/N 54007-06132

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 737001
Flat rate time: 0.5 hour
Failed part: P/N 17132-P2E-A00
H/C 4776399
Defect code: 064
Contention code: B99
Template ID: 99-029A
Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Write down the customer's radio station presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

3. Raise the car on the hoist.





4. Remove the intake manifold bracket.

5. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the intake manifold bracket.

6. Tape any damaged wires in the harness going to C115 (see REQUIRED MATERIALS).





7. Install the corrugated tubing over the harness. Tape the tubing to the harness to hold it in position.

8. Reinstall the engine wire harness to the intake manifold bracket. Reinstall the bracket to the engine. Torque the bolts to 24 N.m (17 lb-ft).

9. Lower the car.

10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

11. Enter the customer's radio station presets. Set the clock.





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