Civic Hatchback L4-1.6L SOHC (16 Valve) (1996)
Door/Trunk Ajar Indicator/Lamp: All Technical Service Bulletins
Instruments - Hatch Open Indicator Stays 'ON'
Bulletin No.
96-007
Issue Date
Jan. 22, 1996
Model
1996 CIVIC
Applicable To
3-DOOR THRU VIN
2HGEJ6...TH110922
File Under
ELECTRICAL
Hatch Open Indicator Stays On
SYMPTOM
The hatch open indicator on the instrument panel stays on after the hatch is opened with the key and then closed.
PROBABLE CAUSE
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The wire harness is not routed properly around the lock rod.
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The striker is slightly out of adjustment, causing it to not always make positive contact with the switch for the indicator.
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The latch is binding.
PARTS INFORMATION
Hatch latch assembly:
P/N 74801-S03-003, H/C 4848164
DIAGNOSIS
Check all cars, up to the affected VIN, at PDI. Open the hatch with the key, then close it with the minimum amount of force needed for the hatch to fully
latch. Repeat this five times. If the hatch open indicator stays on at any time, proceed to CORRECTIVE ACTION.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check the positioning of the wire harness and striker, reposition as necessary. If necessary, replace the latch assembly.
1.
Remove the rear trim panel from the hatch.
2.
Check the routing of the wire harness around the lock rod.