check oil HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Repair Manual

Compressor Clutch Overhaul
Special Tool Required
A,/C clutch holder, Robinair 10204. Kent-Moore J37872,
or Honda Tool and Equipment KMT-J33939,
commercially available
1. Remove the center nut (A) while holding the
armature plate with a commercially available A,/C
clutch holder (B).
17.6 N.m{1.8 kgf.m,13 tbt.ft)
Remove the armature plate (A) and shim(s) (B),
taking care not to lose the shim(s). lf the clutch
needs adjustment, increase or decrease the
number and thickness of shims as necessary, then
reinstallthe armature Dlate, and recheck its
clearance (see page 21-481.
NOTE: The shims are available in four thicknesses:
0.1 mm,0.2 mm,0.4 mm, and 0.5 mm.
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3. lf you are replacing the field coil, remove the snap
ring (A) with snap ring pliers, then remove the rotor
pulley (B). Be careful not to damage the rotor pulley
or tne compressor.
4. Remove the bolt and holder (A). then disconnect
the field coil connector (B). Loosen the clamp screw(C) to iree the field coil wire. Remove the snap ring
{D)with snap ring pliers, then remove the field coil(E). Be careful not to damage the field coil or the
comoressor.
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System Charging
Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor
can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
Be carefulwhen connecting service equipment.
Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor,
Use only service equipment that is U.L.'listed and is
certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to
remove HFC-134a {R-134a) from the air conditioning
system.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the
work area before resuming service
Additional health and safety information may be
obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant
manufacturers.
1. Connect a R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/
charging station (A) to the high-pressure service
pon (B) and the low-pressure service port {C), as
shown, following the equipment manufacturer's
instructions.
2.
3.
4.
Evacuate the system (see page 21'54).
Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to the
system that was removed during recovery. Use
only KEIHIN SP-10 refrigerant oil.
Charge the system with the specified amount of
R-134a refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system;
the compressor will be damaged.
Select the appropriate units of measure for your
refrigerant charging station.
Refrigerant capacity:
500 to 550 g
0.50 to 0.55 kg
1.10 to 1.21 lbs
17.6 to 19.4 oz
Check for refrigerant leaks (see page 21'56).
Check for system performance (see page 21-58).
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A/C System Tests
Pressure Test
Test resultssvmotom3DGaUSeDischarge (high)pressureabnormally high
After stopping compressor, pressure
drops quickly, and then continues toAir in systemRecover, evacuate (see page 21-54),and recharge with specified amount{see oaoe 21 55).
Beduced or no air flow throughcondenserClogged condenser or radiatorfinsCondenser or radiator fan not
CleanCheck fan voltage and rpm.Check fan direction.
Line to condenser is excessively hot.Restricted flow of refrigerant inReplace restricted lines.
Discharge pressureHigh and low pressures are balancedsoon after stopping compressor, Lowside is hioherthan normal.
. Faulty compressor dischargevalve. Faultv comoressor seal
Beplace the compressor.
Outlet of expansion valve is notfrosted, low pressure gauge indicatesFaulty expansion valveMoisture in system
. Replace the expansion valve.. Recover, evacuate for at least30 minutes, and recharge withsDecified amount.
Suction (low)pressureabnormally low
Expansion valve is not frosted, andlow-pressure line is not cold. Lowpressure gauge indicates vacuum,
' Frozen expansion valve(Moisture in system). Faulty expansion valve
Recover, evacuate for at least30 minutes, and recharge withspecified amount.Beplace the expansion valve.
Discharge temperature is low, and theair flow from vents is restricted.Frozen evaporatorRun the fan with compressor off, thencheck evaooratot temoerature sensor.
Exoansion valve is frosted.ean or reolace,
Receivetdryer outlet is cool, and inletis warm (should be warm duringooeralton),
Clogged receiver/dryerReplace receaver/dryer.
Suction pressureabnormally highLow pressure hose and check joint arecooler than the temperature aroundevaoorator,
Expansion valve open too longBepair or replace.
Suction pressure is lowered when..nrlenser is cooled bv water.Excessive refrigerant in systemRecover, evacuate, and recharge withqnp.ifie.lamo'rnr
High and low pressure are equalizedas soon asthecompressor is stopped,and both gauges fluctuate while
Faulty gasketFaulty high pressure valveForeign panicle stuck in high
Replace the compressor.
Suction anddaschargepressuresabnormallv hioh
Reduced air flow through condenser.. Clogged condenser or radiatorfins' Condenser or radiator fan notworkino orooerlv
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpm.Check fan direction.
Suction anddischarge pressureabnormally low
Low-pressure hose and metalendareas are coolerthan evaoorator,Clogged or kinked low-pressurehose oartsRepair or replace.
Temperature around expansion valveis too low compared with that aroundClogged high-pressure lineRepair or replace,
Fefrigerant leaks:omoressor clulch is dirtv.:omoressor shaft seal leakinqReolace the comDressor,
lomoressor bolt(s) are dirtv.no around bolt(s)Tiohten bolt{s) ot reolace comDressor,
;omDressor oasket is wet with oil.ietnoace the comoressor.
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Gauges
Self-diagnostic Procedure
The gauge assembly has a self-diagnosis function.. The Beeper Drive Circuit Check. The Indicator Drive Circuit ChecL. The LCD Segments Check. The Gauges Drive Circuit Check (Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel gauge, Coolant temperature gauge). The Communication Line Check (the coolanttemperature signal line between the gauge and ECM)
NOTE: Indicators are also controlled via the communication line.
Entering the self-diagnosis f unction:
Before doing the self-diagnosis function, check the No. 9 (10A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and No. 10 {7.5A)fuse in the under'dash fuse/relay box.
1. Push and hold the trip/reset button.
2. Turn the lighting switch ON.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Within 5 sec., turn the lighting switch OFF, then ON and OFF again.5. Within 5 sec., release the trip/reset button, then push and release the button four times reDeatedlv.
NOTE:. While in the self-diagnosis mode, the dash lights brightness controller operates normally.'Whileintheself-diagnosismode,thetrip/resetbuttonisusedtostartthebeeperdrivecircuitcheckandthegauge
drive cicuit check.. lf the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph 12 km/h) orthe ignition switch is tu rned OFF, the self,diag nosis mode ends.
oN flrl
lgnition
Switch
Lighting
Switch
Trip/Reset
Switch-> Move to selt-diagnosis mode.
5 sec.5 sec.
The Beeper Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the beeper sounds five times
The Indicator Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the following indicators blink.
Seat belt indicator, Door/hatch indicator, Brake system, Lowfuel indicator, Maintenance required indicator (USA),
Washer fluid level indicator (Canada), Oil pressure light.
v
OFF
22-56

Rear Window Defogger
Function Test
NOTE:. Be careful not to scratch or damage the defogger
wires with the tester probe.
. Before testing, check the No. 11 (30A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box and No. '14 ('10A) fuse in
the under-dash fuse/relay box.
1. Check for voltage between the ve rtica I dividersand
body ground with the ignition switch and defogger
switch ON.
There should be voltage as shown.
. lf there is no voltage. checkfor:- faulty defogger relay.- an open in the BLK, BLK,/YEL, or YEL/BLK wire.- taulty heater control panel.
. lf there is battery voltage, goto step 2.
6V
Check for continuity between the negative terminal(B) and body ground.
lf there is no continuity, check for:. an open in the BLK wire.. Poor body ground at the window antenna coil
mounting bolt.
Touch the voltmeter positive probe to the halfway
point of each defogger wire. and the negative
probe to the negative terminal,
There should be about 6 V with the ignition switch
and the defogger switch ON.
. lf thevoltage is asspecified, the defoggerwlre is
oK.. lf the voltage is not as specified, repair the
defogger wire.- lf it is more than 6 V, there is a break in the
negative half of the wire.- lf it is less than 6 V, there is a break in the
positive half of the wire.
2.
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2.
Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A)
with fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the defogger wire (B) with transparent tape {C).
Mix the silver conductive paint thoroughly. Using a
small brush, apply a heavy coat of paint extending
about 1/8 inch on both sides of the break. Allow 30
minutes to dry.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it
dry 3 hours before removing the tape.
5.