1997 Civic LX Aftermarket Radio/No Dome Light

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Topic: 1997 Civic LX Aftermarket Radio/No Dome Light

Posted By: electro newby
Subject: 1997 Civic LX Aftermarket Radio/No Dome Light
Date Posted: October 31, 2018 at 8:31 PM

I installed a simple JVC radio w/o CD player, and I'm trying to avoid leaving the factory radio hidden in the car. I found a youtube video showing how to jumper between connector pins to get your dome light to work with the door switch and I installed the jumper (pic). Now the ceiling dome light switch has two "on" positions and one off, but does not get switched by the door switch. Also, my electric mirrors stopped working after install. Any help would be appreciated. posted_image

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Posted By: electro newby
Date Posted: October 31, 2018 at 8:32 PM

It has two green connectors that were connected to the factory radio. The one with the jumper in the above picture is the smaller connector of the two. It is keyless entry equipped.

Posted By: Ween
Date Posted: October 31, 2018 at 9:43 PM

Light Green/Red...door switch @ pin 14, Light Green/Black...dome light @ pin 8. Connect those together.

Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: November 01, 2018 at 8:39 AM

Ween posted a helpful link a while back. You can lookup wiring diagrams for many vehicles. I suggest you bookmark it:

https://www.bbbind.com/free-tsb

Dome light (under lighting):

https://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/Wd/DownloadPdf?id=60030

Power mirrors (under interior and driver amenity):

https://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/Wd/DownloadPdf?id=60048

Check fuse 17 under your dash for the mirrors.

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My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

Posted By: electro newby
Date Posted: November 01, 2018 at 10:52 AM

Thank you Ween!!! Worked like a charm.

Geepherder, I will check the mirrors after work. Thanks for the links!

Posted By: electro newby
Date Posted: November 01, 2018 at 6:47 PM

The mirrors I will have to track down, but I have the info to do it. I have the links in Favorites. Thanks!

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