Can't remove last 2 wires

first disconnect the battery.
second you will need the ignition key.

step 1: remove the radio cover
step 2: remove the radio
step 3: remove the 2 bolts holding the ignition switch in place
step 4: work the switch out through the radio hole
step 5: gently unplug the white and the yellow wires from the side of the cylinder
Optional: completely remove the switch by disconnecting the ignition wires and cable.
( you do not have to completly remove the switch if you are just changing the cylinder)
step 6: follow the video
a: put the key in
b: turn key two clicks
c: push the holding pin with a small screwdriver
d: pull the cylinder out

use cation when unplugging and replugging and the white and yellow wires, these are the anti-theft security wires. they plug into the chip on the cylinder. the car will not run without them or if the chip gets damaged.

ALARM, CRUISE CONTROL, and STEREO Wiring Color Codes for 1996 Honda Civic

This FixYa Tip is for the purpose of installing an Alarm, Remote Starter, Cruise Control, and / or Car Stereo into the vehicle listed in the subject line.

The wires listed are the ones you will need to successfully complete the task.

Some vehicles require additional relays and / or modules to bypass factory security. If they are required - it will be in the NOTES section below the wiring colors.

The following FixYa TIP is good for all Honda Civics for the following production years:

1996


STEREO WIRING COLOR CHART:
Constant 12V+: Blue/White
Switched 12V+: Yellow/Red
Ground: Black
Illumination: Red/Black
Dimmer: n/a
Antenna: Driver's Pillar

Front Speakers:
Left Front (+) Blue
Left Front (-) Gray/Black
Right Front (+) Red/Green
Right Front (-) Brown/Black

Rear Speakers:
Left Rear (+) Blue/Yellow
Left Rear (-) Gray/White
Right Rear (+) Red/Yellow
Right Rear (-) Brown/White

NOTES: Retain Keyless entry with secondary Harness Listed Below
Additional Accessories:
Metra Brand Dash Kit: 89-30-7891 - 99-7891 - 99-7898
Metra Brand Wiring Harness: 70-1720 W/Keyless Entry # 70-1720T
Metra Brand Antenna Adapter: n/a




ALARM / REMOTE START WIRING CHART:
Constant 12V+: White - Ignition Switch Harness
Starter: Black/White - Ignition Switch Harness
Ignition: Black/Yellow - Ignition Switch Harness
Ignition 2: Yellow - Ignition Switch Harness
Accessory: White/Black - Ignition Switch Harness
Tach: Blue - Coil
Brake Switch: Green/White - Brake Switch
Trunk Pin: Blue/Black - (-) Driver's Kick Panel
Parking Lights: Red/Black - (+) Driver's Kick Panel
Head Lamp: Red/White (L) Red/Blue (R) - Steering Column
Hood Pin: n/a
Door Trigger: Light Green/Red - (-) Above Fuse Panel
Door Lock: Green/White - (-) 2 pin connector taped to blue connector behind fuse box
Door Unlock: Green/Orange - (-) Module Behind Radio
Horn: Grey - Steering Column or GREEN connector behind radio

NOTES: - none -



CRUISE CONTROL:
Constant 12V+: White - Ignition Switch Harness or Use Hot Side of Brake
Switched 12V+: Black/Yellow - Ignition Switch Harness
Ground: Use Chassis Near Cruise Control Module
Hot Side of Brake: n/a - Brake Switch
Cold Side of Brake: Green/White - Brake Switch
Tach: Blue - Coil
VSS Wire : Blue/White - Driver's Side Dash Footwell, Grey connector.


NOTES: PPM - 4000PPM
ROSTRA Control Arm # 250-3421/250-1483
ROSTRA Throttle Adapter #250-4249

Vehicles with Manual Transmission require Clutch Switch.
Some vehicles may require a speed signal generator and/or other parts/adapters not listed above.
Rostra® Cruise Control module switch settings may differ if you use a speed signal generator or magnets and a pick up coil.

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