2002 HONDA CIVIC power steering

DTC tli|: Motor Driven Current is Excessively
Hish
1. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several
times, and wait '10 seconds or more.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES Go to step 4.
NO-Check for loose wires or poor connections. lf
the connections are good, the system is OK at this
ttme.I
4. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 43 indicated?
YES Go to step 5.
NO-Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated.I
5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then
disconnect EPS control unit connector B (2P) and
the motor 2P connector.
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
7. Measure the voltage between EPS control unit
connector B (2P)terminal No. '1 and body ground.
EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR B {2P}
M1 {REo) HT------t I I
Itr(v)
T-L
Wire side ot Iemale terminals
ls therc battery voltage?
YES Repair short to power in the + circuit wire
between EPS control unit and motor.l
NO-Go to step 8.
8. Measure the voltage between EPS control unit
connector B (2P)terminal No. 2 and body ground.
EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR B I2PI
TilM2 tcRNl F-lf---1 z I
(v)
Y
I
Wire side of female terminals
ls there battety voltage?
YES- Repair short to power in the - circuit wire
between the EPS contorl unit and the motor. !
NO-Go to step 9.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Check for continuity between EPS control unit
connector B (2P) terminals No. 1 and No. 2.
EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR B {2P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair short between the GRN and RED
wires in the motor circuit between the EPS control
unit and the motor.l
NO Gotostep 11.
9.
10.
(cont d)
17-41
M2 {GBN)

EPS Components
11.
12.
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Substitute a known-good EPS control unit, and
connect all the disconnected connectors.
Sta rt the engine, and turn the steering wheel from
lock to lock several times.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES Go to step 13.
NO -Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit and the motor connections. lf the
connections are good, replace the EPS control unit
and recheck.l
Stop the engine, and verity the DTC.
ls DTC 43 indicated?
YES-Replace the steering gearbox motor and
recheck. tl
NO-Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated.l
13.
17-42
DTC 47: EPS Control Unit lnternal Circuit(Power Relay)
1. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 3,
NO-Check for loose wires or poor connections, lf
the connections are good, the system is OK at this
time.I
3. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 47 indicated?
YES Check for loose EPS control unit connectors.
lf necessary, substitute a known-good EPS control
unit and recheck.l
NO Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated.I
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4. Remove the bolts (A) and screws (B) securing the
dashboard (C) and steering hanger beam (D), and
disconnect the power mirror switch connector (E)
and cruise control main switch connector (F).
Separate the dashboard and steering hanger beam.
Faslener Locations
A>rBolt,4 B>:Screw,9
5 N.m {0.5 kgf m,4lbf,ftl
5. Installthe beam in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. N4ake sure the dashboard wire harness (G) is notpinched.
. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly.
20-69

Heating and Air Gonditioning
Blower Unit Removal and Installation {cont'd}
Remove the steering hanger beam bracket cover
from the right side of the glove box opening, then
remove the bolts and the olove box frame.
1.
8.
9.
Remove the ECM (see page 11-4).
Remove the EPS control unit (see page 17-67).
Disconnect and remove the PGM-Fl main relays
and bracket assembly, then remove the ECM
bracket.
Disconnect the connectors {A) from the blower
motor and the power transistor, then remove the
wire harness clips (B) and the connectors (C).
Remove the self-tapping screws and the bracket (D).
A
21-40
10. Disconnectthe connector {A) from the recirculation
control motor, then remove the wire harness clip
{B). Remove the mounting bolts, the mounting nuts
and the blower unit (C).
6x 1.0 mm I9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,?.2 tbf.ft)
11.
14.
Installlhe unit in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure that there is no air leakage.
Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedure {see page 11-139).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
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'13.

\lgnition Key Switch Test
NOTE: For more key-in beeper information, refer to the
circuit diagram (see page 22-90) and input test (see
page 22-921.
When the ignition key is in the ignition switch the
multiplex control unit senses ground through the
closed ignition key switch. When you open the driver's
door, the multiplex control unit senses ground through
the closed door switch and sounds the beeper.
1. Remove the steering column upper and lower
covers (see page'17-9).
2. Disconnect the 6P connector.
3.Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
termrnars.
. There should be continuity with the key in the
ignition switch.. There should be no continuity with the key
removed from the ignition switch.
lf the continuity is not as specfied, replace the
ignition switch.
lgnition Key Light Test
1.Remove the steering column upper and lower
covers (see page 17-9).
Disconnect the 6P connector,
The LED should come on when power is connected
to the No. 6 terminal and ground is connected to
No. 5 terminal.
lf the LED does not come on, replace the ignition
swrtch.
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22-91

Horns
1.
3.
Horn Test/Replacement
Remove the front bumper {see page 20-85).
Disconnect the 1P connector (B), and remove thehorn (A).
Test the horn by connecting battery power to the
terminal (A) and ground to the bracket (B). The horn
should sound.
4. lf it fails to sound, replace it.
22-122
1.
Horn Switch Test
Remove the steering column covers (see page '17-
9).
Disconnecl the dashboard wire harness B 5P
connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
Using a jumper wire . connect the dashboard wire
harness B 5P connector (A) No. 2 terminal to bodyground .
. lf the horns sound, goto step 4.. lf the horns do notsound, checkthese items:- Horn relay- No.7 (15A)fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay
box- Horns (see page 22-122).- An open in the wire
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Orive BehInspecaron................ 4-26
Door PanelsRemoval/lnstallation -............................. 20-4
Door Sash TrimRep1acement......................................... 20 10
Door StrikersAdiustment ........................................... 20-13
Door Weatherst psBeplacement...........-............................. 20 1 1
EPS Conirol UnitRemoval/1nsta11ation ..................-......... 17-67
EPS Indicator CircuitTroubleshooting ................................... 17 -47
EPS MotorRemoval/lnstallation .-.......................... 17-49
EVAP CanisterRep1acement......................... ......... 11,189
EVAP Control Syst€mComponentLocation Index ..............'11-170
EVAP Two-Wey ValveTest ..........-.............-............................ 11 186
Evaporetor CoreRep1acement........................ . ... 21-42
Evaporator Tomperature SensorReplacement......................................... 21 -37Test..................................... ..........2137
EvaporrtoFHeater UnitReplacement........................................ 21 43
Exhaust ManifoldRemoval/1nsta11ation ................................ I 7
Exhaust Pipe8ep|acement............................................. 9-8
Front SpeakersRep|acement....................................... 22-102
Front SuspensionComponentLocation Index................... 18-3
Fueland EmissionsDescription ........................................... 11-12
Fuel Fill DoorAdjustment ..........-................................ 20 93
Fuel Fill Door OpenetBeplacement........................ . ............ 20.109
Fuel Fill Door Opener CableReplacement....................................... 20- lO7
Fuel FilterReplacement....................................... 1 1-152
Fuel Gauge Sending UnitTest ......................-.-..........-.................. 11'156
Fuel Injection Syslem (PGM"FIlComponent Location 1ndex................. 11-49
Fuel IniectorsRep1acemen1....................................... 1 1 1 1 l
Fuel Lines and HosesInspection .......................................... 1 1'146Removal ....................... . .. . .... 11-149Insta|1ation .......................................... 1 1 150
FuelPipe ProtectolReplacement....................................... 20-104
Fuel Pressure RegulatotReplacement....................................... 1 1-152
Fuel Pulsation DamperReplacemenl................................... 11 154
Fuel PumpReplacement,,,,,.,.,.,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,.,,,..,.. 11-153
Fuel Pump CircuitTroubleshooting -.......-....................... 1 1-141
FuelSupply SystemComponent Location lndex .............. 11 140Adjustment................................... 11-144Test........-...-................. ... ............- 11-145
FuelTankBeplacemenl.............. . ..... .. 11 155
Fuel Tank Vapor ControlValveTest ......................-....... ... . . 11-187Replacement,,.,,...,.,,,.,.,,,,... .. .. 11 189
Fuses{See first page ofthis Index)
)
Rep|acement................. ..................... 4 26
Drive Belt Auto-tensionellnspection ............................................... 4 21Rep1acement.................................... ..4-28
Driver's PocketRemoval/lnstallation -........................... 20-60
Driver's TrayRemoval/lnstallation .........................-.- 20-65
DRL {Daytime Running LightslControl Unitlnput Test .................... ........ . . . ......22-16
DTCs(See first page olthis Index)
Dust and Pollen FillerReplacement......................................... 21-39
Dynamic Damper, DriveshaftsReplacement........................................... 16-8
ECT SensorReplacement.,.,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,................ 1 1-1 14
El€ctrical Power Steering IEPS)Signal CircuitTroubleshooting ........ ... .. 11-135
EmblemsReplacement......................-................ 20-100
Engine AssemblyRemova1 .................................................... 5 2Installation ............._.................................. 5-9
Engine Block AssemblyComponent Location Inder ..................... 7.3
Engine Block, BareInspect|onRepair
Fan ControlsComponent Location Index................. 10'l 1Circuit Diagram .. ..... . .. . .................. 10 13
Fender Fairing, FrontReplacement...-................................... 20-103
Final Driven Gear. M/TReplacement.... . . ................................ 13-53
FrameRepair Chan............ ... ....................... 20 11 4
Frame StiffenelReplacement......-................................ 20- J'13
Front ConsoleRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20 5lDisassembJy/Reassemb|y ................... 20 58
Front DoorsComponent Location Index................... 20-2Adiustment ........................................... 20.12
Front Driveshaft AssemblyInspeclion .................... ... ....16 3Remova1...................-...... ... .....16-3Disassembly ............................... .....165Resassemb|y ................................-......... 16-9Insta11arion ........................ ...... ............ l6 17
Front lmpact SensorsRep1acement............................ ...23 125
................7-15................1 11
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Entry Light Control SystemComponent Location Index ...............-. 22-89Circuit Dia9ram .................................... 22 90
EPS ComponentsComponent Location 1ndex..........-...... 17-!7Description ........................ ...... ..17-24Circuit Diagram11 26(cont'd)

Service Manual lndex
(cont'dl
Power Window Switch, Passenger'slnput Test .............-......
Replacement...,-.-.-...,..
Radialor Cap
Rocker Arm AssemblyRemovalD;sassembly/Reassembly
Specifications6-26 (See section 2)22-13022 13222-133..................... 6-27
ComponentLocation Index ..............22 124Circuit Dia9ram .................. ............... 22 125
Ouaner Window Glass8ep1acement ......................................... 20-29
lnstallation6-38
Rocker ArmsTestInspecton6-28
Roof MoldingsReplacement
Seat BeltsComponent Location Index ................... 23-3
Seat 8ehs, FrontReplacementrnspec!on
sRsComponent Location Index ................. 23-13Description ....................................... 23-31Circuit D;agram ... .... ...........2334lnspection/Replacemenl ................... 23 1 126-7
SRS lndicator CircuilTroubleshooting
Startel
Stabilizer BarReplacementFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Stabilizer LinksRemoval/lnstallationFront SuspensionRear Suspension
23 105oSRS UnitReplacement..-.................................... 23-122s
R
1A-1718-30
18 1818-31RadiatorTest......23-9
23-1Replacement ...........
Radiator and Condenser FansCommon CircuitTroubleshooling......... ..... .........21 29
10-310-10Seat Behs, RearReplacement
Seat Cover, FrontReplacement
Seat Cushion Cover, R6ar10-3Replacement
ReplacementTest
Test
20-75
20-84
Overhaul
Starter SolenoidTest..-.-...4-7
Radiator Fan AssemblyTestSeat, Driver'sRemovaf/lnstaf lation ............................ 20 1 1Disassembly/Reassemb1y ................... 20-73
Sedt, Faont Passenger'sDisassembly/Reassemb1y ................... 20-74
Seat, RearRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20-80
Seat-back Cover, Reer
Starting SystemComponent Location Index...............-..... 4-3CircuitDia9ram ........................................ 4 4
\'{........................ r0-4
Radiator Fan CircuitTroubleshooting
Radiator Fan SwhchReplacementTest
Radiator Fan Switch CircuitTroubleshooting
Rear Air OutletReplacement
Circuil DiagramTest
Rear Window D€rogger WiresRepair
RearWindow GlassReplacement
Troubleshooting10-14
10-1710-17
10 16
17 -3
11-4
17-9
SteeringComponent Location Index................-..Inspectaon ...................
Steering ColumnRemoval/lnstallationReplacementInspection11 11
17-5117 5517 63
20 68
Seat-back Latch, ReaI2Q-104Replacement
Seat-back Striker. RearReplacement
Steering GearboxRemovalOverhaulRear Window DefoggerComponentLocalion Index ..............22 104lnstallation
Steering Hanger BeamReplacement
Steering LinkageInspefiron
Steering LockReplacement
Steering Rack GuideAdiustment
22-10522 106
22-106
SeatsComponent Location Index....-............ 20-70
Shift ForksInspectton13,21
20-25
2l-3621 36
21 25
Disassembly/Reassembly ................... 13-22
Shitt Lever TrimRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20 61
.....11-12
SecirculationReplacementControl Motor17-13Test.....
Recirculation Control Motor CircuitTroubleshooting
Side Airbag, Drivel'sReplacement
Side lmpact SensorsReplacement
Spark Plugs
23-115
23 123
Side Marker LightRep1acement......................................... 22-A3
17417-6Disassembly/Reassembly ..................... 17 71nsta11ation .............................................. 17-8
SublramesReplacement
Removal
RefrigerantReplacement ..-.-.-...................... 21 53, 54, 55Test ........................................................ 21-56
Retrigerant OilReplacement...............................-........... 21-6. .._..4_19
20 112