97 Accord wiring diagram ambiguity

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Topic: 97 Accord wiring diagram ambiguity

Posted By: nihar15
Subject: 97 Accord wiring diagram ambiguity
Date Posted: November 09, 2005 at 10:36 PM

Hi,

I will be installing a design tech 23927 remote starter unit on my 97 Honda Accord LX (AT/non VTEC)
What is the color of Ignition 2 and accessory wires?
Two of the wiring diagrams I got off the internet say
Ign2 - None
Acc - Yellow

One I got from design tech site says
Ign2 - Yellow
Acc. WHITE/ black

In the Helms manual, the
Ign2 wire is shown Yellow.
Acc. WHITE/ black

But this is the Helms manual available online. I think its a 94 coupe.
I believe Acc. will be 12V in the RUN and ACC. positions and off in the others.
How do I test Ign2 wire? Also, does this wire need to be OFF when cranking?

Thanks
Nihar posted_image

Replies:

Posted By: Hornshockey
Date Posted: November 10, 2005 at 12:37 AM

Ignition wires should be powered in run and crank positions; acc wires should be powered in acc and run positions, and drop out during crank. Just test each wire before you hook it up; and it will go smoothly.

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Posted By: vietfrost
Date Posted: November 11, 2005 at 11:18 AM

Ignition (2) : WHT/BLK IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Accessory : YEL IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS (HEAT/A.C.)

BLUE Tach Wire Also Located In 18 Pin Blue Connector On Top Of Fuse Block In Driver Kick Panel.

Those are the correct wire colors. I used these when I installed mines and it works perfectly. You need to find better sources.

Posted By: iskidoo
Date Posted: November 11, 2005 at 12:23 PM

It doesn't matter if the wires conflict from one diagram to another. Use the design-tech diagram because those wires have been tested for use with thier units.

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Steve G

Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: November 11, 2005 at 12:44 PM

iskidoo wrote:

It doesn't matter if the wires conflict from one diagram to another. Use the design-tech diagram because those wires have been tested for use with thier units.

That is True for warranty thru Design Tech...........

But unless you are SURE of each & every wire................METER, METER, METER.
Never depend on ANYONE's Wiring Chart

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MO

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