do '91 STD civics have a relay in the door for seatbelts?

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Elan7eOwner, Feb 20, 2004.

  1. Elan7eOwner

    Elan7eOwner Guest

    I have a 91 STD hatchback civic with zero frills, no auto/power anything, no
    ciggarette lighter not even a glove box or a trunk light.

    There is a 300ma drain on battery when the drivers side door is open and
    keys are in my hand. (none with passenger side door). No, the interior light
    is not on and the door switch has been checked to work fine too.

    There is a clicking sound from the drivers door when the battery is
    disconnected/reconnected. (other door doesnt do it, but does make the click
    when it is moved beyond a certain point in its closing-arc)

    I noticed some kind of switch that is in the door with wires leading to it
    that makes the noise. Its in a transparent plastic box which says "do not
    remove" and seems like part of the seatbelt mechanism.

    Now what could this switch/relay be for? I thought seatbelts worked without
    power, using pendulum or intertia retractors. (anyone know which one it is
    for my car?) Plus I dont have power-anything in the door and I doubt that my
    super *plain* car has a pretensioner.

    Help?

    possibly similar case here:

    http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=s0n0ftgi6tj1ej8j8eo99fvan2sp1nbagk%404ax.com&oe=UTF-8&output=gplain
     
    Elan7eOwner, Feb 20, 2004
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  2. Elan7eOwner

    Mista Bone Guest

    That switch is the drain, replace it. I have one if needed.
     
    Mista Bone, Feb 21, 2004
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  3. Elan7eOwner

    Elan7eOwner Guest

    Can you tell me what its called, or a part number or its purpose or any
    other details? And will I be able to change it myself?
     
    Elan7eOwner, Feb 22, 2004
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  4. Elan7eOwner

    Mista Bone Guest

    I just remember someone on the CRX board having the same problem..........
    http://crx.honda-perf.org/forums/
    ALOT more knowledge there.
     
    Mista Bone, Feb 23, 2004
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  5. Elan7eOwner

    Elan7eOwner Guest

    I am sorry but I couldn't find any posts related to mine using the search on
    that site.
    Can you tell me what I should ask for when trying to buy that switch?
    Not even the honda shop manaul had any info on that switch anywhere.
    http://www.icelord.net/honda/repair/ServiceManual/

    Thanks a lot.
     
    Elan7eOwner, Feb 23, 2004
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