boss its not seem to be possible that honda didnt give door open indicator in dash in 97......fuse or LED must be faulty in ur car....i had 99 civic n it has door indicator in dash that is for sure so u better check ur fuses or in dash LEDs....
U can also check it by taking ur ride at certain angle where sunlight reflects ur dash board...u can see door opener indication impression in ur dash if it is available there....