dtc HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

Starter Circuit Troubleshooting
NOTE:. Airtemperature must be between 59'and 100'F (15'
and 38'C) during this procedure.
. After this test, or any subsequent repair, reset the
engine controle module (ECM) to clear any diagnostlc
trouble codes (DTCS) {see page 11-4).. The battery must be in good condition and fully
charged.. lf you disconnect the baftery, do the ECM idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
Recommended Procedure:. Use a starter system tester.. Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manuf acturer's instructions.
Alternate Procedure
1. Hook up the following equipment:. Ammeter, 0 400 A. Voltmeter, 0 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt). Tachometer,0 1200 rpm
2.Remove the No. 17 (15A) fuse from the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
With the clutch pedal pressed, turn the ignition
switch to start (lll).
Did the starter crank the engine normally?
YES-The starting system is OK.I
NO-Go to step 4.
3.
L
4-5
4. Check the battery condition. Check electrical
connections at the battery, the negative baftery
cable to body, the engine ground cables and the
starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try
starting the engine again.
Did the statter crank the engine?
YES Repairing the loose connection fixed the
problem. The starting system is now OK.!
NO lf starterwill notcranktheengine atall, goto
step 5. lf it cranks the engine erratically or too
slowly, go to step 7. lf it won't disengage from the
flywheel ring gear when you release the key, check
for the following until you find the cause.
. Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction. Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch
5. Make sure the transmission is in neutral, then
disconnect the starter subharness 1P connector (A)
from the engine wire harness 'lP connector (B).
Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive
terminal to the starter subharness 'l P connector.
Did the starter crank the engine?
YES-Go to step 6.
NO Check the BLK,ANHT wire between the starter
subharness 1P connector and the starter. lf wire is
OK, remove the starter, and repair or replace as
necessary.
(cont'd)

lgnition Timing Inspection
1.
4.
5.
Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the data link
connector (DTC), and check for DTC'S. lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
inspecting the ignition timing.
Startthe engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
Check the idle speed (see page 11-138).
Follow the tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu
{see the tester operator's manual),
Connect the timing light to the service loop.
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6. Point the light toward the pointer (A) on the cam
chain case. Check the ignition timing under no load
conditions: headlights, blower fan. rear window
defogger, and air conditioner are not operaling. lf
the ignition timing differs from the specification,
and there are no engine control module {ECM)DTcs,
replace the ECM (see page 11-4)
lgnition Timing:
8"+2" BTDC {RED mark {B)) during idling in neutral
A
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnectthe Honda PGM Tester and thetiming
light.
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Gharging System
Charging Circuit Troubleshooting
lf the charging system indicator does not come on or
does not go off, or the battery is dead or low, test these
items in the order listed below:
Battery (see page 22-50)
Charging system indicator
Alternator and regulator circuit
Alternator control system
Charging System Indicator Test
1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Does the chatging system indicator come on?
YES Go to step 2.
NO Go to step 3.
2. Start the engine.
Does the charging system indicator go off?
YES-Charging system indicator circuit is OK. Go
to the Alternator and Regulator circuit Test. t
NO-Go to step 3.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Troubleshoot the multiplex control system (see
page 22 172).
ls the multiplex control system OK?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Check the multiplex control system as
indicated by the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) (see
step 8 on page 22-172).1
5. Disconnect the engine wire harness 6P connector
from the starter sub harness 6P connector.
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6. Measure the voltage at the No. 3 terminal of the
engine wire harness 6P connector with the ignition
switch ON { ll).
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS 6P CONNECTOR
IBLK/YEL}
Wire side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 7.
NO-Check for a blown No.4 {10A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. lf the fuse is OK, repair
open in the wire between the alternator and the
under-dash fuse/relay box. I
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect engine control module (ECM) connector
B (24P).
Check continuity between the ECM connector
terminal B'10 and engine wire harness 6P connector
terminal No. 6.
?
7.
8.
9.
ACGL {WHT/BLU)
ENGINE WIBEHARNESS6PL (WHT/BLUI
Wire side of femaletermina s
ls there continuity?
YES Go to step 10.
NO-Repair open in the wire between the
alternator and the ECN4.I
ECM CONNECTOB A (24P)

Gharging System
Charging Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'd)
6. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
7. Raise the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there.
8. Turn the headlights (high beam) on, and measure
voltage at the under-hood fuse/relay box terminal.
ls the voltage between 13.9 and 15.1 v?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO Repair or replace the alternator components
(see page 4-30).1
9. Read the amperage at '13.5 V.
NOTE: Adjust the voltage by turning the blower
motor, rear window defogger, brake lights. etc. ON.
ls the amperage 604 ot morc?
YES-Alternator/regulator operation is OK. I
NO Repair or replace the alternator components(see page 4-30).1
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Alternator Control System Test
NOTE: After troubleshooting, perform the engine
control module (ECM) idle learn procedure (see page
11-139).
1 . Check for proper operation of the electrical load
detector (ELD) by checking the malfunction
indicator lamp (MlL) (see page 1 l-3). lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
continuing with this test.
2. Disconnect the engine wire harness 6P connector
from the starter sub harness 6P connector.
3. Start the engine, and turn the headlights (high
beam) ON,
4. Measure voltage between the engine wire harness
6P connector terminal No. 2 and the positive
terminal of lhe battery.
C {WHT/GRN)
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS 6P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ls there 1 V or less?
YES Go to step 8.
NO-Go to step 5.
Turn the headlights and ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
5.
6.
BATTERY

Fuel and Emissions
Fuel and Emissions Systems
SpecialTools
General Troubleshooting
Information
DTC Troubleshooting lndex ....
Symptom Troubleshooting
1ndex...............
System Descriptions ................
Howto Set Readiness Codes ..
PGM-FlSystem
Component Location Index ....
DTC Troubleshooting ..............
MIL Circuit Troubleshooting ...
DLC Circuit Troubleshooting ..
Injector Replacement ...............
A,/F Sensor Replacement .........
Secondary HO2S
Replacement
ECT Sensor Reolacement .......
CMP Sensor B {TDC Sensor)
Replacement
IAT Sensor Replacement .........
Knock Sensor Replacement ....
CKP Sensor Reolacement .......
VTEC/VTC
Comoonent Location Index ....
DTC Troubleshooting ..............
VTC Oil Control Solenoid
Valve Removal/Test .............
CMP Sensor A Replacement ...
VTEC Solenoid Valve
Removal/lnsoection .............
ldle Control System
Component Location Index
DTC Troubleshooting ..............
A,/C Signal Circuit
TroubleshootinS ...................
Alternator FR Signal Circu it
TroubleshootinS ...................
EPS Signal Circuit
TroubleshootinS ...................
Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal
Circuit Troubleshooting .............
ldle Speed Inspection
ECM ldle learn Procedure .......
Fuel Supply System
Component Location Index
Fuel Pump Circuit Troubleshooting
1't-2
I I-J
11-7
1 1-10
11-12
11-46
11-49
11-52
11-97
11-109
11-111
11-113
11-113
11-114
11-114
11-115
11-115
11-116
11-117
1 1-1 18
11-127
11-128
11-128
11-129
1I-130
I t- t55
11-134
1 1- 135
1 1-137
1 1-138
1 1-139
1 1-140
11-141
11-144
Fuel PressureTest ................... 11-145
Fuel Lines Inspection ............... 11-146
Fuel Line/Ouick-Connect
Fittings Precautions ............. 1 1-148
Fuel Line/Ou ick-Con nect
Fittings Removal .................. 1 1-149
Fuel Line/Ou ick-Con nect
Fittings lnstallation ............... 11-150
Fuel Pressure Regu lator
Replacement ......................... 11-152
Fuel Fifter Replacement ........... 11-152
Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sending
UnitReDlacement ................. 11-153
Fuel Pulsation Damoer
Rep1acement ......................... 11-154
Fuel Tank Reolacement ........... 11-155
Fuel GaugeSending UnitTest ....... 11-156
Low Fuel lndicatorTest ................. 1 1-158
Intake Air System
Comoonent Location Index .... 11-159
Throttle BodyTest ................... 11-160
Intake Air Bypass Control
Thermal Valve Test .............. 11-161
Air Cleaner Reolacement ........ 11-162
Air Cleaner Element
Reolacement ......................... 11-162
Throttle Cable Adjustment ...... 11-163
Th rottle Cable
Removal/lnstallation ............ 1 1-164
Th rottle Body Removal/
Installation .. 11-165
Th rottle Body Disassembly/
Reassemblv .......................... 11-166
Catalytic Converter System
DTC Troubleshooting .............. 1 1-167
PCV System
DTC Troubleshooting .............. 1 1-168
PCV Valve InsDection
and Test ...... 1 1- 169
PCV Valve Reolacement .......... 11-169
EVAP System
Component Location Index .... 11-170
DTCTroubleshooting .............. 11-171
EVAP Two Way Valve Test ...... 11-186
Fuel Tank Vaoor Control
Valve Test ... 11-187
EVAP Canister Replacement ... 11-189
Fuel Tank Vaoor Control
Valve Reolacement .............. 1 1-189Fuel Pressu re Relieving ...........

General Troubleshooting Information
Intermittent Failures
The term "intermittent failure" means a svstem mav
have had a failure. but it checks OK now. lf the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) on the dash does not
come on, check for Door connections or loose terminals
at all connectors related to the circuit that Vou are
troubleshooting.
Opens and Shorts
"Ooen" and "Short" are common electrical terms. An
open is a break in a wire or at a connection. A short is
an accidental connection of a wire to ground or to
another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means
something won't work at all. With complex electronics(such as ECMs)this can sometimes mean something
works, but not the way it's supposed to.
How to Use the PGM Tester or a Scan Tool
lf the MIL {Malfunction Indicator Lamp} has come on
'1. Start the engine and check the MIL {A).
NOTE: lf the ignition switch is turned ON (ll), and
the engine is not started, the MIL will stay on for
15 20 seconds (see page 11-46).
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2. lf the MIL stays on, connect the Honda PGM Tester(A) or an OBD ll scan tool to the Data Link
Connector {DLC) (B) located under the driver's side
of the dashboard.
3.
5.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and note
it. Also check the freeze data. Refer to the DTC
Troubleshooting Index, and begin the appropriate
troubleshooting procedure.
lf you do not find any DTCS, go to MIL circuit
troubleshooting (see page 11-97).
NOTE:. Freeze data indicates the engine conditions when the
first malfunction, misfire, or fuel trim malfunction
was detected.. The scan tool and the Honda PGM Tester can read the
DTC, freeze data, current data, and other Engine
Control l\4odule {EClvl) data.. For specific operations, refer to the user's manual
that came with the scan tool or Honda PG l\4 Tester.
lf the MIL did not stay
lf the MIL did not come on but there is a driveability
problem, refer to the Symptom Troubleshooting Index
in this section.
lf you can't duplicate the DTC
Some of the troubleshooting in this section requires
you to reset the ECM and try to duplicate the DTC. lf rhe
problem is intermittent and you can't duplicate the code,
do not continue through the procedure. To do so will
only result in confusion and, possibly, a needlessly
replaced ECM.
(cont'd)
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DTC Troubleshooting Index
";These DTCs are indicated by a blinking malfunction indicator lamp (MlL)when the SCS service signal line isjumped with the Honda PGM Tester.
{cont'd)
11-7
DTC
{MlL indication*)
Temporary DTCDetection ltemNote
P0010 (56)Variable Valve Timing Control {VTC) Oil Control
Solenoid Valve Malfunction
{see page 1 1'1 18)
P0011 (56)P001 1Variable Valve Timing Control (WC) System
Malfunction
(see page 11- 1 19)
P0107 (3)Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit
Low Voltaqe
(see page 1'l-521
P0108 (3)Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit
Hiqh Voltaqe
(see page 11-53)
P0112 (10)Intake Air Temperature (lAT) Sensor Circuit Low
Voltaoe
(see page 11-55)
P01r3 (10)Intake Air Temperature (lAT) Sensor Circuit High
Voltaoe
(see page '11-56)
P0116 {86) P0116Englne Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Range/
Performance Problem
{see page 11-57)
P0117 {6)Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit
Low Voltaqe
(see page 11-58)
P0118 {6)Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Circuit
Hiqh Voltaqe
{see page 11-59)
P0122 t7\Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltaqe(see Daqe 11-60)P0123 {7)Throttle Posltion (TP) Sensor Circuit Hiqh Voltaoe(see paqe 11-62)
P0128 (87)P0128Coolinq SVStem Malfunction(see Daqe 11-64)
P0134 (41)Air Fuel Ratio (Ay'F) Sensor (Sensor 1) No Activity
Detected
(see page 11-65)
P0137 (63)P0137Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S)(Sensor 2) Circuit Low Voltaqe
(see page 11-65)
P0138 (63)P0138Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S)(Sensor 2) Circuit Hiqh Voltaqe
(see page 11-66)
P0139 (63)P0139Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary H02S)(Sensor 2) Slow ResDonse
(see page 11-67)
P0141 (65)Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary H02S)(Sensor 2) Heater Circuit Malfunction
(see page 11-68)
P0171 (45)PO\11Fuel Svstem Too Lean(see paqe 11-70)
PO112 l'45)PO\l2Fuel System Too Rich(see oaoe 11-70)
P0300 and any P0300 and any
of of
P0301 (71) P0301
PO302 (721 P0302
P0303 (73) P0303
P0304 (74) P0304
Random Misfire(see page 11-71)
P0301 (7'1) P0301No. 1 Cylnder Misfire{see page 11-72)
P0302 (721 P0302No. 2 Cvlnder Misfire{see paqe 1 1-72)
P0303 (73)P0303No. 3 Cvlnder Misfire(see oaqe 11-72)
P0304 {74)P0304No. 4 Cvlnder Misfire{see Daqe 1 1-72)

Fuel and Emissions Systems
Knock Sensor Circuit N4alfunction
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Intermittent(see page 11-78)
(see oaqe 11-121
PO4i{
TU45I
P0452
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor A Intermiftentisee page 11-121)
Yetrgb-le Velye TiTing _controlll/T!) Phqse Gsee oaoe 11-122
CqJalyst System Elficie-ncy Below Thresholdsee oaqe 1 1- 167
Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Range/Performance (seepagell 171)
Sensor Circuit Low V11-172
Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor Circuit High V
Vehicle SDeed SensorCircuit Malf unction
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor A No
P0451 (91)
see Daqe 11-130)
(see page 1 1-81)
Refer to the l\4ultiplex
Control System
Troubleshooting {see
(see page 1 1-83)
(see paSe 1 1'83)
Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit High{see page 11-83)
P't 121
Pl122
P11f,.8
Throttle Position {TPi Sensor Signal Lower Than(see page 11-63)
-tsee page I r-oJ,
G;tp"s" 1 154)
(*" paSe 1 154)
P1122 ll J
ij1128 (5)
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Signal Higher Than
Mani{old Absolute Pressure (l\,4AP} Sensor Signal
Loqer Tha n Expected
Manifold Absolute Preisure (MAP) SeiiioiSgnul
Hiqher Than Ex(see page 11-84)
Engine Control Module (ECN4) Power Source Circuil
Serial Communication Link Malfunction
P1106 (13)
P110? (13
P1 108 (ts'
Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Range/
Performance Problem
Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit Low
P1121 11)
P1 129 (5)
P1157 (48)
Pr 158 (48)
Air Fuel Ratio (AVF) Sensor (Sensor 1) Range/
Rerformance Problem
AirFuel Ratio{A"F) Sensor {Sensor 1)AFS Terminal(see page 1 1-85)
Air Fuel Ratio 1AVF) Sensor isensor 'l) AFS + Terminal(see page 1 1-86)
Air Fuel Ratio {A,/F) Sensor {Sensor I ) Slow Response
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Sensor 1) Range/(see page 1 1-88)
Air Fuel Ratio (4,/F) Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater Circuit
Malfunction
(see page 11-89)
Air Fuel Ratio (A,/F) Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater System
Malfunction
(see page 11-91)
P1 159 (48)
P1163 (61
P1164 (61)
P1 166 (41)
P1 167 (41) '
DTC Troubleshooting Index (cont'd)
" :These DTCS are indicated by a blinking MIL when the SCS servlce signal line is jumped with the Honda PGM
Tester.* 1r '02 model
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DTC
{MlL indication*l
Temporary DTCDetection ltemPage
P1259 t22JVTEC System l\4alfunction(see Daqe 11-123)P1291 t20\Electrical Load Detector (ELD) Circuit Low Voltaqe(see Daqe l1-92)P1298 (20)Electrical Load Detector (ELD) Circuit Hiqh Voltaqe(see oaoe 11-93)P1361 (8)Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor B (Top Dead Center(TDC) Sensor) Intermittent Sional InterruDtion
(see page 11-95)
P1362 (8)Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor B (Top Dead Center(TDC) Sensor) No Siqnal
(see page 11-95)
P'r456 (90)P1456Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Control System
Leakaqe (Fuel Tank Svstem)
(see page 11-175)
P14s7 (90)P1457Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Control System
Leakaqe (EVAP Canister Svstem)
(see page 1'l-180)
P1505 (109)P1505Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Air Leakaqe(see oaqe 11-1681
P1519 (14)ldle Air Control (lAC) Valve Circuit Malfunction{see paqe 11-131)P1607 ( )Engine Control Module (ECM) Internal Circuit
Malfunction
(see page 1 1-96)
" : These DTCS are indicated by a blinking MIL when the SCS service signal line is jumped with the Honda PGM
Tester.
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Fuel and Emissions Systems
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
When the vehicle has one of these symptoms, check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) with the scan tool. lf there is no
DTC, do the diagnostic procedure for the symptom, in the sequence listed, until you find the cause.
SvmotomDiaqnostic procedureAlso check lor
Engine will not sta rt
(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Test the battery {see page 22-50).
2. Test the starter (see page 4-8).
3. Troubleshoot the fuel pump circult (see page 11
141).
Low compressron
No ignition spark
lntake air leaks
Locked up engine
Broken timing chain
Contaminated fuel
Engine will not start (MlL
comes on and stays on, or
never comes on at all, no
DTCS set)
Troubleshoot the l\4lL circuit (see page 1 '1-97).
Engine will not start
(immobilizer indicator stays
on or flashs)
Troubleshoot the immobilizer system (see page 22-165).
Hard starting(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Testthe battery (see page 22-50).
2. Checkthe fuel pressure (see page 11-145).
Low compression
Intake air leaks
Contaminated fuel
Cold fast idle too low(MlL works OK. no DTCS set)
1. Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see page 11-139).
2. Checkthe idle sDeed (see paqe 11-138).
Cold fast idle too high
(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
Do the ECI\4 idle learn procedure (see page 1 1- 139).
Checkthe idle speed {see page 11-138).
Inspect/adjust the throttle cable (see page 1 '1-'163).
Inspect and test the throttle body {see page 1 1-160}.
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2.
3.
ldle speed fluctuates
(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Dothe ECM idle learn procedure (see page 11-'139).
2. Check the idle speed (see page 11-138).
3, Inspecvadjust th e throttle cable (see page 11''163).
4. Insoect and test the throttle bodv (see paqe 11- 160)
Intake air leaks
After warming up, idle speed
is below specifications with
no load
{MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Do the ECIVI idle learn procedure (see page 1 1- 139).
2. Troubleshootthe alternator FR signal circuit (see
page 11-'134).
3. InsDect and test the throttle bodv {see paqe 1 1-160).
Vacuum hose clogged/
cracked/poor
connectron
After warming up, idle speed
is above specifications with
no toao(MlL works OK. no DTCS set)
1. Do the ECM idle learn procedure {see page 1'j-139).
2. Troubleshoot the alternator FR signal circuit(see
page 11-134).
Low power
(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Check the fuel pressure(seepagell-145).
2. Inspect and test the th roftle body (see page 11-160).
3. Inspecvadjust the throttle cable (see page 11-'163).
Low compressron
Camshaft timing
problem
Engine oil levelprootem
Engine stalls(MlL works OK. no DTCS set)
1. Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see page 1'l'139).
2. Check the fuel pressure{seepagell-145).
3. Check the idle speed (see page I 1-138).
4. Troubleshootthe brake pedal position switch signal
circuit (see paqe 11-137).
lntake air leaks
Faulty harness and
sensor connections
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