Civic CX Hatchback L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1997)
Radio/Stereo: All Technical Service Bulletins
Radio - Display is Blank/Does Not Function
97-080
November 17, 1997
Applies To:
1996-97 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Radio Display Is Blank
SYMPTOM
The radio display is blank, and the functions do not work. The keyless remote transmitter may also be inoperable. The symptoms may be intermittent.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The crystal oscillator inside the radio is contaminated.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2-door:
EX-Thru VIN 1HGEJ8...VL050389 (U.S. production)
HX-Thru VIN 1HGEJ7...VL050796 (U.S. production)
4-door:
EX-Thru VIN 2HGEJ8...VH541409 (Canada production)
EX-Thru VIN 1HGEJ8...VL015811 (U.S. production)
LX-Thru VIN 1HGEJ6...VL015720 (U.S. production)
DIAGNOSIS
1.
Record the customer's pre-set frequency selections.
2.
Remove the radio Backup fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box for 10 seconds to clear the radio's memory.
3.
Reinstall the fuse, then check the operation of the radio and the keyless remote transmitter.
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If both the radio and transmitter work, see CORRECTIVE ACTION.
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If the radio and transmitter do not work, check all fuses and electrical connections for other possible causes. If the radio works after checking
all fuses and electrical connections, then disregard this Service Bulletin. If the radio and transmitter still do not work, see CORRECTIVE
ACTION.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the radio with a remanufactured unit. (See S/B89-029 for details.) Once the radio has been replaced, check operation of the radio and the keyless
remote transmitter.
PARTS INFORMATION
Radio: P/N 39110-S01-A01RM, H/C 4923447
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation number:
010150
Flat rate time:
0.5 hour
Failed part:
P/N 39110-S01-A01
H/C 4811279
Defect code:
032
Contention code:
F05
