Door HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Service Manual

DTC Troubleshooting Index
In case of multiple problems, the recirculation indicator will indicate only the DTC with the least number of blinks.
ln case of an intermittent failure, the heater control panel will store the DTC until the ignition is turned off.
DTC {Recirculation
Indication Blinks)
Detection ltemPage
7An open in the air mix control motor circuit(see paqe 21-16)
8A short ln the air mix control motor circuit(see Daoe 21-'16)
9A problem in the air mix control linkaqe, door, or motor(see paqe 21- 17)
10An open or shon in the mode control motor circuit(see oaqe 21-18)
11A problem in the mode control linkage, doors, or motor(see paqe 21191
12A problem in the blower motor circuit(see paqe 21-20)
13A problem in the EEPROM in the heater control panel;
the control oanel must be reolaced
(see page 21-38)
14An ooen in the evaDorator temDerature sensor circuit(see paqe 21-23)
A short in the evaDoralor temoerature sensor circuit(see oaqe 21-241
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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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21-10
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5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check the same
terminals for voltage.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14PI
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR B I22PI
Wire side of female terminals
ls there any voltage?
YES-Repair any short to power in the wire(s)
between the heater control panel and the air mix
control motor. This short may also damage the
heater control panel. Repair the short to power
before replacing the heater control panel.l
NO Substitute a known-good air mix control
motor, and recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes
away, replace the original air mix control motor. lf
the symptom/indication continues, substitute a
known-good heater control panel, and recheck. lf
the symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original heater control panel.I
Wire side of female terminals
DTC 9: A Problem in the Air Mix Control
Linkage, Door, or Motor
1, Test the air mix control motor (see page 21-34).
ls the air mix control motor OK?
YES-Substitute a known-good heater control
panel, and recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes
away, replace the original heater control panel.l
NO-Replace the air mix control motor, or repair
the linkage and door.l
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Turn the ignition switch OFF, and check for
continuity between the following terminals of
heater control panel connectors A (14P) and B (22P)
and the mode control motor 10P connector.
14P: 10P:
No. 2 No. '10
No. 10 No, 1
No. 11 No.2
22P: 10P:
No. 17 No.8
No. 18 No.6,9
No. 19 No.5
No. 20 No. 4,7
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A (14PIWire side of lemale terminals
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR B {22PIWire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES-Check for loose wires or poor connections at
heater control panel connectors A (14P) and B (22P),
and at the mode control motor 10P connector. lf the
connections are good, substitute a known-good
mode control motor, and recheck. lf the symptom/
indication goes away. replace the original mode
control motor.lf the symptom/indication continues,
substitute a known-good heater control panel, and
recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes away,
replace the original heater control panel.l
NO Repair any open in the wire(s) between the
heater control Danel and the mode control motor.l
MODE CONTROL MOTOR lOP CONNECTORWire side of female terminals
DTC 11: A Problem in the Mode Control
Linkage, Doors, or Motor
1. Testthe mode control motor (see page 21-35).
ls the mode control motor OK?
YES Substitute a known-good heater control
panel, and recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes
away, replace the original heater control panel.l
NO Replace the mode control motor, or repair the
linkage and doors.l
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DTC Troubleshooting {cont'd)
6. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of
heater control panel connector A (14P) and the
No, 2 terminal of the evaporalor temperature
sensor 2P connector.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14PIWire side of female terminals
LT GRN
EVAFORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2P CONNECTORWire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES-Check for loose wires or Door connections at
heater control panel connector A ('l4P) and B l22Pl
and at the evaporator temperature sensor 2P
connector. lf the 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 Reoair ooen in the wire between the heater
control panel and the evaporator temperature
sensor.I
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4.
DTC 15: A Short in the Evaporator
Temperature Sensor Circuit
1. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor (see
page 21-37).
2. Test the evaporator temperature sensor (see page
21-37 J.
ls the resistance within the specifications shown
on the graph?
YES Go to step 3.
NO Replace the evaporator temperature
sensor. !
Disconnect heater control panel connector B l22Pl.
Check for continuity between the No. 7 terminal of
heater control panel connector B {22P) and body
ground.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR B (22P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair short to body ground in the wire
betvveen the heater control panel and the
evaporator temperature sensor. I
NO-Substitute a known-good heater control panel,
and recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes away,
replace the original heater control panel.I

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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Heating and Air Conditioning
Air Mix Control Motor Test
1. Disconnect the 5P connector from the air mix
control motor.
2. Connect battery powertothe No. l terminal ofthe
air mix control motor, and ground the No. 2
terminal; the air mix control motor should run, and
stop at Max Cool. lf it doesn't, reverse the
connections;the air mix control motor should run,
and stop at Max Hot. lf the air mix control motor
does not run, remove it. then check the air mix
control linkage and door for smooth movement.
. lf the linkage and door move smoothly, replace
the air mix control motor.. lf the linkage ordoorstickor bind, repairthem as
needed.. lf the air mix control motor runs smoothly, go to
step 3.
AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR
3.
4.
Measure the resistance between the No. 4 and
No. 5 terminals. lt should be between 2.1 k to
3.9 kQ.
Reconnect the air mix control motor 5P connector,
then turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Using the Backprobe Set, measure the voltage
between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.
Max Cool about 1V
Max Hot about 4 V
lf either the resistance or voltage readings are not
as specified, replace the air mix cotrol motor.
21-34
Air Mix Control Motor Replacement
1.Remove the under-dash fuse/relay box (see page
22-491.
Disconnect the 5P connector {A) from the air mix
control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws
and the air mix control motor from the heater unit.
Remove the rod (C) from the arm (D) of the air mix
controi motor.
Install the motor in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, make sure the motor runs
smoothly.
3.
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Mode Control Motor Test
Disconnect the 10P connector from the mode
control motor.
Connect battery power to the No. 1 terminal of the
mode control motor, and ground the No. 2
terminal; the mode control motor should run
smoothly and stop at Defrost. lf it doesn't, reverse
the connections; the mode control motor should
run smoothly and stop at Vent. When the mode
control motor stops running, disconnect battery
power immediately.
'1.
4.
MODE CONTROL MOTOR
3. lfthe mode control motor does not run in step 2,
remove it, then check the mode control linkage and
doors for smooth movement.
. lf the linkage and doors move smoothly. replace
the mode control motor.. lf the linkage ordoorsstick or bind, repairthem
as neeoeo.. lfthe mode control motor runs smoothly, go to
step 4.
Use a digital multimeter with an output of 1 mA or
less at the 20 k Q range. With the mode control
motor running as in step 2, check for continuity
between the No. 4,5,6,7,8, and 9 terminals and
the No. 10 terminal individually. There should be
continuity for a moment at each terminal as the
motor moves past each mode position.
lf there is no continuity for a moment at each
terminal. replace the mode control motor.
Mode Control Motor Replacement
2.
3.
1.Remove the ECM (see page 11-4).
Remove the relay mount bracket bolt, and move
the relays out of the way.
Disconnect the 10P connector {A) from the mode
control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws
and the mode control motor from the heater unit.
lnstallthe motor in the reverse order of removal.
lvlake sure the pin on the linkage is properly
engaged with the motor. After installation. make
sure the motor runs smoothly.
4.
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Heating and Air Conditioning
Recirculation Control Motor Test
1. Disconnect the 5P connector from the recirculation
control motor.
Incorrectly applying power and ground to
the recirculation control motor will damge it.
Follow the instructions carefullv.
2. Connect batterv oower to the No. 5 terminal ofthe
recirculation control motor, and ground the No. 1
and No. 2 terminals; the recirculation control motor
should run smoothly. To avoid damaging the
recirculation control motor, do not reverse power
and ground. Disconnect the No. 1 or No. 2
terminals from ground; the recirculation control
motor should stop at Fresh or Recirculate. Don't
cycle the recirculation control motor {or a long time.
RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR
lf the recirculation control motor does not run in
step 2, remove it, then check the recirculation
control linkage and doors for smooth movement.
. lfthe linkage and doors move smoothly, replace
the recirculation control motor.. lf the linkageordoorsstickor bind, repairthem
as neeoeo.
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Recirculation Control MotorI
Replacement
1.Remove the ECM (see page 11-4).
Remove the relay mount bracket bolt. and move
the relays out of the way,
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the
recirculation control motor (B), Remove the self-
tapping screws and the recirculation control motor
from the blower unit.
Installthe motor in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure the pin on the motor is properly
engaged with the linkage. After installation. make
sure the motor runs smoothly.
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Blower Unit Components Replacement
Nole these items when overhauling the blower unit;
' The recirculation control motor (A), the power transistor (B), the blower motor (C), and the dust and pollen filtefs (D)
can be replaced without removing the blower unit.. Before reassembly, make surethatthe recirculation control linkage and doors move smoothly.. After reassembly, make surethe recirculation control motorruns smoothly (see page 2j-36).
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