2002 HONDA CIVIC ignition

Cooling System
1 . Look at the coolant level in the reserve tank. Make
sure it is between the MAX mark (A) and MIN mark(B),
Goolant Check
lf the coolant level in the reserve tank is at or below
the MIN mark, add coolant to bring it up to the l\4AX
mark, and inspect the cooling system for leaks.
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Coolant Replacement
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Start the engine. Set the heater temperature control
dial to maximum heat. then turn off the ignition
switch. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool
to the touch.
Remove the radiator cap.
Remove the splash shield (see step 23 on page 5-5).
Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.
Remove the reserve tank drain cap (A), and drain
the coolant.
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Fan Controls
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:. Fuses. Grounds. Cleanliness and tightness of all connectors
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SYMPTOMPROCEDURE
Radiator fan does not run at allRadiator Fan Circuil Troubleshooting (see page 1O-14).
Radiator fan does not run for engine cooling, but it runswith A,/C ON
Radiator Fan Switch Circuit Troubleshooting (Open)
(see page 10-16).
Radiator fan runs with ignition switch ON (ll), Ay'C OFF,
and engine temperature below 199"F (93"C)Radiator Fan Switch Circuit Troubleshooting (Short)
(see page 10-'16).
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Fan Gontrols
Radiator Fan Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Check the No. 4 (20A) fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box, and the No. 14 (10A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box.
ls the tuse (s) OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO- Replace the fuse (s) and recheck.l
2. Remove the radiator 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 radiator fan relay. t
3. Measure the voltage between the No. 2 terminal of
the radiator fan relay 4P socket and body ground.
RADIATOR FAN RELAY 4P SOCKET
Terminal side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 4.
NO Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box. I
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4. Connect the No. landNo.2terminalsofthe
radiator fan relay 4P socket with a jumper wire.
RADIATOR FAN RELAY 4P SOCKET
JUMPERWIRE
Terminal side of Iemale terminals
Does the radiatot fan run?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Go to step 6.
Disconnect the jumper, and turn the ignition switch
ON { ll}. Check for voltage between the No. 3
terminal of the radiator fan relay 4P socket and
body ground.
BADIATOB FAN RELAY 4P SOCKET
Termlnal side of female terminals
ls there battety voltage?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO Check for an open in the wire between the
under-hood fuse/relay box and under-dash fuse/
relay box.l
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Fan Controls
Radiator Fan Switch Circuit
Troubleshooting (Openl
1. Disconnect the radiator fan switch 2P connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Measure voltage between the No.2 terminal ofthe
radiator fan switch 2P connector and body ground.
RADIATOR FAN SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
ls there battety voltage?
YES-Go to step 4.
NO- Repair open in the wire between the radiator
fan switch 2P connector terminal No. 2 and under-
hood fuse/relay box.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and check for
continuity between the No. '1 terminal of the
radiator fan switch 2P connector and body ground.
RADIATOB FAN SWITCX 2PCONNECTOR
ls there continuity?
YES Replace the radiator fan switch. t
NO Check for an open in the wire between theradiator fan switch 2P connector terminal No. 1 and
body ground. lf the wire is OK, check for a poor
ground at G301.1
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Radiator Fan Switch Circuit
Troubleshooting (Short)
NOTE: After troubleshooting, perform the engine
control module (ECM)idle learn procedure (see page
1 1,139).
1. Remove the radiator fan relay from the under-hood
fuse/relay box, and test it (see page 22-51).
ls the relay OK?
YES Go to step 2.
NO Replace the radiator fan relay.I
2. Remove the radiator fan switch, and test it (see
page 10-17 ).
Is the radiatot tan switch OK?
4.
YES Go to step 3.
NO Replace the radiator fan switch.I
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the
battery.
Disconnect engine control module {ECM) connector
B (24P) and the under hood fuse relay box 14P
connector.
Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of
the radiator fan switch 2P connector and bodygrouno.
RADIATOR FAN SWITCH2P CONNECTOR
lstnere continuity?
YES Repair short in the wire between the radiator
fan switch 2P connector terminal No. 2 and under-
hood fuse/relay box.l
NO Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.t
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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.
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Fuel and Emissions Systems
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'dl
How to Reset the ECM
You can reset the ECM in either of two ways:
. Use the OBD ll scantool or Honda PGMTesterto
reset the ECM memory.
See the OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGI\4 Tester user's
manuals for specific instructions.' Turn the ignition switch OFF, and remove the No. 6
ECU {ECM} (15A) fuse (A)from the under-hood fuse/
relav box (Blfor 10 seconds.
How to End a Troubleshooting Session
(required after any troubleshootingl
1. Reset the ECM as described above.
2. Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see page 11-139)
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnectthe OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM
Tester from the DLC.
NOTE: The ECM is part of the immobilizer system.
lf vou replace the ECM, it will have a different
immobilizer code. In order for the engine to start,
you must rewrite the immobilizer code with the
Honda PGM Tester.
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How to Remove the ECM for Testing
1. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover
{see page 20-63), the passenger's kick panel (see
page 20-63), and the glove box (see page 20-63).
2. Remove the ECM mounting bolts (B) and the ECM
(c),
9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbt.ft}
3. Remove the ECM (B).
4. Installthe ECM in the reverse order of removal.
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Fuel and Emissions Systems
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'd)
ECM Updating and Substitution for Testing
Special Tools Bequired
Honda Interface Module (HlM) EOS05435570
Use this procedure when you have to substitute a
known-good ECM in a troubleshooting procedure.
U pdate the ECM only if the ECN4 does not already have
the latest software loaded,
NOTE;. lMake sure the battery is fully charged before you
update the ECN4.. To prevent ECM damage during the update, do not
turn the ignition switch OFF, and do not use any of
the vehicle's electrical devices (light, horn, radio, etc. ).
How to Update the ECM
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Do not startthe
eng Ine.
2. Connect the Honda lnterface Module (HlM) to the
Data Link Connector {DLC) (A) located under the
driver's side of dashboard.
EOS05A35570
Do the ECM update procedure as described on the
HlN4 label and in the ECM update system.
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How to Substitute the ECM
'1. Remove the ECM f rom the vehicle.
2. Install a known-good ECM in the vehicle.
3. Rewrite the immobilizer code with the ECM
replacement procedure from the Honda PGM
Tester. lt allows you to start the engine.
4. After completing your tests, reinstall the original
ECM and rewrite the immobilizer code with the
ECM replacement procedure on the Honda PGM
Tester again.
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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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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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