service indicator HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G User Guide

How to Troubleshoot EPS DTCs
The troubleshooting flowchart procedures assume that
the cause of the problem is still present and the EPS
indicator is still on, Following the flowchart when the
EPS indicator does not come on can result in incorrect
diagnosis.
The connector iliustrations show the female terminal
connectors with a single outline and the male terminal
connectors with a double outline.
1. Ouestion the customer about the conditions when
the problem occured, and try to reproduce the
same conditions for troubleshooting. Find out
when the EPS indicator came on, such as while
turning. afterturning, when the vehicle was at a
ce rta in speed, etc.
2. When the EPS indicator does not come on during
the test drive, but troubleshooting is done based on
the DTC, check for loose connectors, poor terminal
contact. etc in the affected circuit, before you start
troubleshooting.
3. After trou bleshooting, clear the DTC and test-drive
the vehicle. Be sure the EPS indicator does not
come on.
How to Retrieve EPS DTCs
Honda PGM Tester Method:
1, With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector (DLC)
(B) located under the dash on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition ON (ll), and follow the prompts on
the PGM Tester to display the DTC(s) on the screen.
After determining the DTC, refer to the DTC
Troubleshooting Index.
NOTE: See the Honda PGM Tester user's manual
for specific instructions.
Service Check Signal Circuit Method:
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A)to the 16P data link connector (DLC)
(B) located under the dash on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
Short the SCS circuit to body ground using the
Honda PGN4 Tester.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Record the DTC.
(cont'd)
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Service Check Signal Circuit Method:
NOTE: Use this procedure when the PGM Tester
software does not match the yearlmodel vehicle you
are working on.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector {DLC)(B) located under the dash on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
With the vehicle on the ground, set the front wheels
in the straight ahead driving position.
Short the SCS circuit to body ground using the
Honda PGM Tester.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). The EPS indicator
comes on for about 6 seconds. Within 4 seconds of
turning the switch ON, while the EPS indicator is on,
turn the steering wheel 45 degrees to the left from
the straight ahead driving position, and hold the
steering wheel in that position until the EPS
indicator goes off.
Within 4 seconds afterthe EPS indicator goes off,
return the steering wheel to the straight ahead
driving position and release the steering wheel.
The EPS indicator comes on again 4 seconds after
releasing the steering wheel,
Within 4 seconds after the EPS indicator comes on,
turn the steering wheel 45 degrees to the left again
and hold it in that position.
The EPS indicator goes off after 4 seconds.
4.
1.Within 4 seconds after the EPS indicator goes off,
return the steering wheel to the straight ahead
driving position again and release the steering
wheel. The EPS indicator blinks twice 4 seconds
after releasing the steering wheel, indicating that
the DTC was erased.
NOTE: If the EPS indicator does not blink twice, an
error was made in the procedure and the DTC was
not erased. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and
repeat the operation from step 3.
Turn the ignition switch OFF afterthe EPS indicator
blinks twice.
9. Disconnect the Honda PGM Tester from the DLC.
10. Perform the DTC code output operation, and be
sure that the code has been erased.
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EPS Gontrol Unit Inputs and Outputs at Connestor C (20P1
EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR C (2OP)
Wire side of female terminals
TerminalnumbelWire colorTerminal sign{Terminel name}DescriplionMeasuremeniTerminalsConditions{lqnition switch ON {lll)Voltage
2PNKT/S GND(Torque sensor qround)Ground for the torque
ORNvccl(Voltaqe common 1Power source fortorque3-Groundtartthe enqrneBa$erv voltaqeOV
5YEUBEDVT6(Voltaqe torque 6)Detects torque sensorstonal5 GroundStartthe engine andturn the steerino wheelAbout
YEUBLU(Warninq lamp)Drives the EPS indicatorlidhr6 GroundEPS ONtnotcatol uTl-OVBanerv voltaqe
7BLUAVHTVSP(Vehicle speed pulseiDetects the vehicle speedinput signal for the speedsensor or the ECM (4 pulse/
Raise the vehicle off theground and spin theAlternatingvoltage aboutOV 5V OV-5V
BRNSCS{Servjco check siqnal)Detects service check8-GroundSCS not groundedBattery voltage
10YELIG1llqnition 1Power source for activating10-Groundon switch ON (ll)Batterv voltaqeon switch OFF11G RN//ELvcc2(Voltaqe common 2)Drives the torque sensor1'l-Groundtan the enoineAbout5Von switch OFF8LU/ORNVT3(Voltaoe toroue 3)Detects torque sensor13-GroundStartthe engine andtrrrn the steerino wheelAbout5-0 v
YEUBLKT/SIG(Torque sensor F/SDetects torque sensorsrgnal15-GroundStartthe engineMomentarily 5 V
1'lLT GRN/BI KPSWiPower steerino switch)Provides power steeringswitch sionall7-GroundStartthe engine andnrrn the steerino wheel0-12V
19BLUNEPDetects the engine pulse19-GroundStartthe engine, and let;t idte
20GRYDIAG-HCommunications withHonda PGNI Tester20-GroundPGM Tester not5V
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ABS Components
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'd)
How to Troubleshoot ABS DTCs
The troubleshooting flowchart procedures assume that
the cause of the oroblem is still Dresent and the ABS
indicator is still on. Following the flowchart when the
ABS indicator does not come on can result in incorrect
diagnosis.
The connector illustrations show the female terminal
connectors with a single outline and the male terminal
connectors with a double outline.
1. Ouestion the customer about the conditions when
the problem occured, and try to reproduce the
same conditions for troubleshooting. Find out
when the ABS indicator came on, such as during
ABS control, after ABS control, when the vehicle
was at a certain speed, etc.
2. When the ABS indicator does not come on during
the test-drive, but troubleshooting is done based on
the DTC, check for loose connectors. poor terminal
contact, etc., before you start troubleshooting.
3. After troubleshooting, clear the DTC,disconnect the
Honda PGM Tester. and test-drive the vehicle.
Make sure the ABS indicator does not come on.
How to Retrieve ABS DTCs
Honda PGM Tester Method:
1, Wjth the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector (DLC)
(B) under the driver's side of the dashboard.
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2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and follow the
prompts on the PGM Tester to display the DTC{S)
on the screen. After determining the DTC, refer to
the DTC Troubleshooting Index.
NOTE: See the Honda PGM Tester user's manual
for specific instructions.
Service Check Signal (SCS) Circuit Method:
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector (DLC)
(BI under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Short the SCS circuit to body ground using the
Honda PGM Tester.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).

sRs
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'dl
Erasing the DTG Memory
Specisl Tool Required
SCS service connector 07PAz-0010100
To erase the DTC(S)from the SRS unit, use a Honda
PGM Tester {see lhe Honda PGfM Tester SRS Vehicle
System Supplement) or the following procedure.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the SCS service connector {A) to the MES
2P connector (B). Do not use a jumper wire.
07PAZ-0010100
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds,
and then go off. Remove the SCS service connector
from the MES connector within 4 seconds after the
indicator goes off.
5. The SRS indicator will come on again. Reconnect
the SCS service connector to the MES connector
within 4 seconds after the indicator comes on.
6. When the SRS indicator goes off, remove the SCS
service connector from the MES connector within 4
seconds.
7. The SRS indicator will bllnk two times indicating
that the memory has been erased.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for '10
seconds.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) again. The SRS js
OK if the SRS indicator comes on for 6 seconds and
then goes off.
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Troubleshooting lntermittent Failures
lf there was a malfunction, but it doesn't recur. it will be
stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the
SRS indicator will come on.
After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows:
1. Read the DTC (see "Reading the DTC").
2. Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC
Memory").
3. With the shift lever in neutral, start the engine, and
let it idle.
The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds
and then go off.
Shake the wire harness and the connectors. take a
test drive (quick acceleration, quick braking,
cornering), turn the steering wheel fully left and
right, and hold it there for 5 to '10 seconds. lf the
problem recurs, the SRS indicator will come on.
lf you can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the
system is OK at this time.
4.

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Initializing the OPDS {Occupant Position Detection System} Unit
Special Tool Required
SCS service connector 07PAz-00'1 01 00
When a seat-back cover, seat-back cushion, and/or OPDS unit is replaced, initialize the OPDS by following theprocedure below.
NOTE: Make sure the front passenger's seat is dry. Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make sure there isnothing on the seat.
'1. l\4ake sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the DLC (16P) (B), andfollowtheTester's prompts jn the ,,SCS,, menu toground the SCS line (see the Honda PGM Tester Operator's ManuaD.
3. Connect the SCS service connector (C) to the MES 2P connector (D). Do not use a iumoer wire.
c07PAZ-00r0100
4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
5. The SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and goes off. Remove the SCS service connector from the MESconnector within 4 seconds after the SRS indicator went off.
6. The SRS indicator comes on again. Reconnect the SCS service connector to the MES connector within 4 secondsafter the SRS indicator comes on.
7. The SRS indicator goes off. Remove the SCS service connector from the MES connector withln 4 seconds.8. Watch the sRS indicator.'lftheindicatorblinkstwotimesandthenstayson,theOPDSisinitialized.buttheDTCSneedtobeerased.Goto
step 9, then erase the DTCS..lftheindicatorblinkstwotimesandthengoesoff,theOPDSunitisinitialized.Gotostep9.
' lf the indicator stays on without first blinking.the OPDS is not initialized. Readthe DTC. lf DTC 15-'l is indicated,repeat the initialization procedure. lf another DTC is indicated, go to the appropriate page in the DTCTroubleshooting Index.
9. Turn the ignition switch off, and disconnect the PGM Tester.
SBS indic.ror
MES
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DISCONNECTED
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Self-diagnosis System
A self-diagnosis circuit is built into the SRS uniU when the ignition switch is turned ON (ll), the SRS indicator comes onand goes off after about 6 seconds if the SRS is operating normally.
lf the indicator does not come on, or does not go off after 6 seconds. or if il comes on while driving, it indicates anabnormality in the SRS. The SRS must be inspected and repaired as soon as possible.
For better serviceability, the SRS unit memory stores a DTC that relates to the cause of the malfunction, and the unit isconnected to the data link circuit. This information can be read with the Honda PGM Tester when it is connected to thedata link connector (DLc) (see page 23-23).
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42. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
43. lf necessary, remove the SCS service connector
from the l\4ES connector.
44. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
Does the SBS indicator come on for about 6
seconds and then go off?
YES -The system is OK at this time. t
NO Go to step 45.
45. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (8P) fromtheSRS
unit (see step 7 on page 23-221.
46. Connect the Honda PGM Tester {A) to the Data Link
Connector (B), and follow the Tester's prompts in
the "SCS" menu (see the Tester's operating
manu a l).
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47. Check resistance between the No. 6 terminal of
SRS unit connector C (8P) and body ground. There
should be 0-1.0 Q.
SRS UNIT CONNECTOR C I8P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls the resistance as specified?
YES Faulty SRS unit or poor contact at SRS unit
connector C (8P); check the connection. lf the
connection is OK, replace the SRS unit (see page
23-1221..
NO Open in the SCS line between the No.6
terminal of SRS unit connector C (8P) and the No. 9
terminal (BRN wire) ofthe data link connector(DLC), or open between the No. 4 terminal of the
DLC and body ground. Repair the open wire(s).1
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BRN
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)Side Airbag Replacement
)
NOTE: Review the seat replacement pro6edure in the
Body section before pertorming repairs or service.
Removal
1. Disconnectthe battery negative cable, and wait atleast 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P
connector {A).
Remove the seat assembly (see page 20-71) and
seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
Remove the mounting nut (A) and the side
airbag (B).
3.
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Installation
NOTE:. lf the side airbag lid issecured byatape, removelhe
rape.. Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.. Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified
torque.. Make sure that the seat-back cover is installedproperly, lmproper installation may prevent proper
deployment.. Be sure to install the harness wires so that they arenot pinched or interfering with other parts.
1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame(A). Tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (B).
2. Installthe seat-back cover {see page 20-75).
3. Installthe seat assembly (see page 20-71), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector.
4. Move the front seat and the seat-back through their
full ranges of movement, making sure the harness
wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. After installing the side airbag, confirm proper
system operation;Turn the ignition switch ON (ll);
the SRS indicator should come on for about 6
seconds and then go off.

sRs
OPDS Unit Replacement
NOTE: Review the seat replacement procedures in the
body section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the passenger's side airbag harness 2P
connector (see step 4 on page 23-2'll.
3. Remove the front passenger's seat assembly (see
page 20-71)and seat-back cover (see page2O-15],.
4. Remove the cover (A), then disconnect the OPDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connectors (B) from the
OPDS unit.
5. Remove the two screws (C) and the OPDS unit (D).
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Installation
1. Place the new OPDS unit (A) on the seat-back frame.
Tighten the two screws (B), and connect the OPDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connectors (C) to the
OPDS unit. Reinstallthe cover (D).
2.
4.
1.
Installthe seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
Install the seat assembly (see page 20-71), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector,
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make
sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.
Initialize the OPDS unit (see page 23-27).
After installing the OPDS unit, confirm proper
system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll);
the SRS indicator should come on for about 6
seconds and then go off.