Bill Gavin <egavin@scsinternet.com> wrote in
news:uta2d5d36e0g97d20lo25bmgvn2icse0al@4ax.com:


>
> 1. all lights work with ignition in off position,when key is in aux or
> engine running I have no side marker lights,liscence plate light or
> tail lights.clock and heater lights work.



Then it's very unlikely to be a ground problem. I've got the wiring
diagrams here and these problems have only one point of commonality: the
power feed (red/blk wire); the grounds are in totally different locations.

Just in case, pull the large trim panel off the rear of the hatch interior
to expose that ground bolt for inspection. The other ground is in the
engine compartment right beside the windshield washer filler neck.

I still think there's some botched wiring in the dash or steering column.
Pull the steering wheel and have a look at the wiring there. Follow the
red/blk wire from the steering column switch as far as you can (as I
originally suggested).



> 2.Lots of rain the last few weeks some condensation in back tail light
> lenses.


Taillight gaskets are bad. Check the bulb sockets for severe corrosion.



> 3.car is a hatchback with no damage.
> 4. Car is worth the effort 20 years old seen winter twice no rust
> 197000km.
>

No rust, no collisions, for sure? Then the grounds should be perfect,
provided they've not been altered. Hondas generally do not exhibit ground
problems when the factory setup remains unchanged.


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