under-dash HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G User Guide

EPS Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting
1.Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), start the engine,
and watch the EPS indicator.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES lf the EPS indicator comes on and goes off, it's
OK. lf the EPS indicator stays on or blinks. go to
step 12.
NO Go to step 2.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, then ON (ll) again,
and watch the brake system indicator,
Does the brake system indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 3.
NO Repair open in the indicator power source
circuit.l. Blown No. 10 (7.5A)fuse.
. Open in the wire between the No. 10 (7.5A) fuse
and gauge assembly.. Open circuit inside the under-dash fuse/relay box,. Faulty gauge assembly.
Turn the ignition switch OFF,
Connect a jumper wire between the gauge
assembly 22P connector terminal No. 13 and body
ground, then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
GAUGE ASSEMBLY 22P CONNECTOR (Blue connector)
Wire side of female terminals
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Inspect the EPS indicator bulb, if the bulb is
OK, replace the bulb circuit board in the gauge
assembly.l
3.
4.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect EPS control u n it connector C (20P).
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
8. Connect EPS control unit connector C (20P)
terminal No. 6 to body ground with a jumper wire.
Wire s d€ oflemale16rmina s
Does the EPS indicatot come on?
YES Go to step 9.
NO Repair open in the wire between the gauge
assembly and the EPS control unit.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect EPS control unit connector A (2P),
Check for continuity between EPS control unit
connector A terminal No. 2 and body ground.
EPS CONTROL UNITCONNECTOA A I2PI
wire s de oftemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit. lf the connections are good,
substitute a known-good EPS control unit. lf the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original EPS control unit and recheck.I
NO Repair open in the wire or a bad ground at
G151,t(cont'd)
9.
10.
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EPS CONTBOL UNIT CONNECTOB C {2OP)
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DTC 54: Main Relay Stuck OFF
1. Checkthe No.8 (20A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/
relay box, and reinstallthe fuse if it is OK.
ls the f use OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO Replace the fuse, and recheck.l
2. Disconnect the ABS control unit 31P connector.
3. l\4easure the voltage between the ABS control unit
connector terminal No. 18 and body ground.
ABS CONTROL UNIT 31P CONNECIOR
Wire side of female terminals
Is there battety voltage?
YES Replace the ABS modulator-control unit.l
NO-Repair open in the wire between the ABS
control unit and the under-hood fuse/relay box.I
DTC 61: lG2 Voltage
NOTE: Check the No. 11 (7.5A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box before troubleshooting.
1. Clear the DTC, then disconnect the Honda PGM
tesler.
2. Test drive the vehicle.
Doesthe ABS indicator come on and is DTC 61
ind icated ?
YES Go to step 3.
NO The system is OK at this time.l
3. Disconnect the ABS control unit3lPconnector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Measure the voltage between the ABS control unit
31P connectorterminal No. 15 and body ground.
ABS CONTROL UNIT 31P CONNECTOR
ls there battery voltage?
YES Replace the ABS modulator-control unit.l
NO - Repair open in the wire between the ABS
control unit and the under-hood {use/relay box.l
Wire side of female terminals
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8.
9.
Disconnect the gauge assembly connector A (22P).
Check for continuity between gauge assembly
connector A {22P) terminal No, 12 and body ground.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR A (22P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES- Repair shon to body ground in the wire
between the gauge assembly and the ABS control
unit.l
NO Go to step 10.
Disconnect the gauge assembly connector B (22P).
Check for continuity between gauge assembly
connector B (22P) terminal No. 12 and body ground.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR B (22PI
Wire side ol Iemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Check for loose terminals in the gauge
assembly connectors. lf the connectors are OK,
replace the gauge assembly.l
NO Repair open in the wire between the gauge
assembly and body ground (G501).1
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11.
3.
ABS indicator does not go off
1. Checkthe No. 8 (20Alfuse in the under-hood fuse/
relay box, and reinstall the fuse if it is OK.
ls the fuse OK?
YES Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the fuse, and recheck. lf the fuse is
blown, check for a shon to body ground in this fuse
circuit. ll the circuit is OK, replace the ABS
modulator-control unit. I
Check the No. 11 (7.5A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box, and reinstall the fuse if it is OK.
ls the f use OK?
YES Go to step 3.
NO Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse is
blown, check for a short to body ground in this fuse
circuit. lf the circuit is OK, replace the ABS
modulator-control unit. I
Disconnect the ABS control unit 31P connector.
Measure the voltage between terminal No. l8 and
body ground.
A8S CONTROL UNIT3lP CONNECTOR
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Repair open in the wire between the No. 8
(20A) fuse and the ABS control unit.l
(cont'd)
Wire side of female terminals
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Driver's side:
7. From under the dash, disconnect the interior wire
harness connector (A), driver's door wire harness
connectors (B), side turn signal light connector (C).
roof antenna connector (D), antenna lead (E). clutch
switch connectors (F), and brake switch connector(G), and disconnect the floor wire harness
connectors (H) and engine compartment wire
harness connectors (l)from the under-dash fuse/
relav box (J).
Middle portion:
8. Disconnect the floor wire harness connectors (A)
and combination subharness connector (B).
Passenger's side:
9. From under the dash, disconnect the dashboard
wire harness connectors (A), EPS subharness
connectors (B), engine compartment wire harness
connectors (C), A,/C subharness connectors (D),
passenger's door wire harness connectors {E), and
side turn signal light connector (F).
10. Detach all of the harness and connector clips.
(cont'd)
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Heating and Air Conditioning
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SvmptomDiagnostic procedureAlso check for
Recirculation control doors do not
change between Fresh and Recirculate
Recirculation Control Motor
Circuit Troubleshooting (see page
21 251
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
Both heater and Ay'C do not workHeater Control Power and Ground
Circuits Troubleshooting (see
page 21-27)
Blown fuse No. '14 (10A) in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Poor ground at G501
Cleanliness and tightness of all
conneclors
Condenser fan does not run at all (but
radiator fan runs with the Ay'C on)
Condenser Fan Circuit
Troubleshooting {see page 21-28)
. Poor ground at G301. Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
Both fans do not run with the A,/C onRadiator and Condenser Fans
Common Circuit Troubleshooting
(see page 21-29)
Blown fuse No. 1 (20A) and No.4
(20A) in the under-hood fuse/relay
box
Poor ground at G30l
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
Compressor clutch does not engage(both fans run with A,/C on)
Compressor Clutch Circuit
Troubleshootinq (see Daqe 21-30)
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
A/C system does not come on (both
fans and compressor)
Ay'C Pressure Switch Circuit
Troubleshooting (see page 21-32)
Blown fuse No. 1 (20A) and No. 4
(20A) in the under-hood fuse/relay
box
Poor ground at G301
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
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Heating and Air Gonditioning
DTC Troubleshooting {cont'd)
DTC 12: A Problem in the Blower Motor
Circuit
'1. Check the No. 12 (40A)fuse inthe under-hood
fuse/relay box, and the No. 14 (10A) fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box.
Are the tuses OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO Replace the fuse(s), and recheck.l
2. Connect the No. 2 terminal of the blower motor 2P
connector to body ground with a jumper wire.
BLOWER MOTOB 2P CONNECTOR
JUMPER ] BLU/BLK
Wire side ol female terminals
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the blowet motor run?
YES Go to step 4,
NO Go to step 17.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect the jumper wire.
6. Disconnect the power transistor 4P connector.
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8.
7. Check for continuity between the No. 3 terminal of
the power transistor 4P connector and body ground.
POWER TRANSISTOR 4P CONNECTOR
Wire side ol temale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES-Go to step 8.
NO-Check for an open in the wire between the
power transistor and body ground. lf the wire is OK,
check for poor ground at G502.I
Connect the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals of the power
transistor 4P connector with a jumper wire.
POWER TRANSISTOR 4P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the blower motor tun at high speed?
YES-Go to step 10.
NO-Repair open in the wire between the power
transistor and the blower motor.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect lhe jumper wire.
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10.
11.
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Heating and Air Conditioning
DTC Troubleshooting lcont'd)
22. Measure the voltage between the No. 3 terminal of
the blower motor relay 4P socket and body ground.
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY 4P SOCKET
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23.
ls there battety voltage?
YES-Go to step 23.
NO Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.t
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Measure the voltage between the No. 2 terminal of
the blower motor relay 4P socket and body ground,
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY 4P SOCKET
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 25.
NO Repair open in the wire between the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
blower motor relay.I
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25.
26.
Turn the ignition switch OFF,
Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of
the blower motor relay 4P socket and body ground.
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY 4P SOCKET
ls there continuity?
YES-Repair open in the BLUIr'/HT wire between
the blower motor relay and the blower motor.l
NO Check for an open in the wire between the
blower motor relay and body ground. lf the wire is
OK, check for poor ground at G301.1\

3.
Recirculation Control Motor Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Check the No. 14('10A)fuse inthe under-dashfuse/
relay box.
ls the f use OK?
YES Go to step 2.
NO- Replace the fuse, and recheck.l
2. Disconnect the recirculation control motor 5P
conneclor.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
lvleasure the voltage between the No. 5 terminal of
the recirculation control motor 5P connector and
body ground.
RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR5P CONNECTOR
7.
Wire side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 5.
NO- Repair open in the wire between the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
recirculation control motor .l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Testthe recirculation control motor {see page 21-
36),
ls the recirculation control motor OK?
YES Go to step 7.
NO- Replace the recirculation control motor, or
repair the linkage and doors.I
Disconnect heater control panel connector A (14P).
5.
6.
8. Check for continuity between the No. 5 and No. 6
terminals of heater control panel connector A (14P)
and body ground individually.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A I14P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair any shortto body ground in the
wire(s) between the heater control panel and the
recirculation control motor.l
NO-Go to step 9.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check the same
wires for voltage.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A Il4PI
Wire side of lemale terminals
ls therc any voltage?
YES Repair any shonto power in the wire(s)
between the heater control panel and the
recirculation control motor. This shon may also
damage the heater control panel. Repair the shon
to power before replacing the heater control
pa nel. I
NO-Go to step 10.
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Heater Control Power and Ground Circuits Troubleshooting
1. Check the No.14 (10A)fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
ls the f use OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the fuse, and recheck.l
2. Disconnect heater control panel connectorA{'14P).
3. Turn the ignition switch oN (ll).
4. Measure the voltage between the No. l4terminal
of heater control panel connector A (14P) and body
grouno.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14P}
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Wire side of temale terminals
BLK/YEL
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Repair open in the wire betvveen the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
heater control panel.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Check for continuity between the No. l3terminal of
heater control panel connector A (14P) and body
g rou nd.
HEATER CONTRoL PANEL CONNEcToR A (1ilP)
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BLK
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Wire side of temaleterminals
ls therc continuity?
YES Check for loose wires or poor connections at
healer control panel connector A (14P). lfthe
connections are good, substitute a known-good
heater control panel, and recheck. lf the symptom/
indication goes away, replace the original heater
control panel.l
NO Check for an open in the wire between the
heater control panel and body ground. lf the wire is
OK, check for poor ground at G501. I
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Heating and Air Conditioning
Condenser Fan Circuit Troubleshooting
NOTE: lf neither the condenser fan nor the radiator fan
work, go to Radiator and Condenser Fans Common
Circuit Troubleshooting (see page 21-29).
1. Check the No. 1 (20A) fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box, and the No. 14 (10A)fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box.
Are the tuses OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO Replace the fuse(s), and recheck. t
2. Remove the condenser fan relay from the
under-hood fuse/relay box, and test it(see page 22-51).
ls the relay OK?
YES Go to step 3.
NO- Replace the condenser fan relay.l
3. Measure the voltage between the No, 2 terminal of
the condenser fan relay 4P socket and body ground.
CONDENSER FAN RELAY ilP SOCKET
ls thete battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 4.
NO-Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.l
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4. Connect the No. landNo.2terminalsof the
condenser fan relay 4P socket with a jumper wire.
CONDENSER FAN RELAY itP SOCKET
JUMPER WIRE
Does the condenser lan tun?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Go to step 8.
5. Disconnect the jumper wire.
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
7. Measure the voltage between the No, 3 terminal of
the condenser fan relay 4P socket and body ground.
ls there battery voltage?
YES Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.t
NO-Repair open in the wire between the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
condenser fan relay.l
Disconnect the jumper wire.
CONDENSER FAN FELAY 4P SOCKET
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