2002 HONDA CIVIC EPS

EPS Components
DTC Troubleshootang (cont'dl
DTC 62: EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit
(Fail-safe Relay Stuck ON)
'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 62 indicated?
YES-Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit. lf the connections are good,
substitute a known-good EPS control unit. lf the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original EPS control unit and recheck.l
NO-Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated. t
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DTC 64: Battery Voltage is Excessively Low
(Fail-safe Relay Contact Failure and Motor
Voltage FallOff)
1. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicatot 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
trme.l
3. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 64 indicated?
YES Go to step 4.
NO Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated.
4. Check the No. '18 (604) fuse in the under-hood fuse/
relay box, and reinstallthe fuse if it is OK.
Is the f use OK?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Replace the fuse and recheck.l
5. Disconnect EPS control unit connector A (2P).
6. Measure the voltage between EPS control unit
connector A (2P) terminal No. 1 and body ground.
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ls there battety voltage?
YES - Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit connectors, and check for a poor
ground at G 15 1. lf necessary, substitute a known-
good EPS control unit and recheck.l
NO Repair open in the WHT/BLU wire between
the No. 18 (60,4)fuse and EPS control unit.l
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DTC 66,68: EPS Control Unit lnternal Circuit
1. Clear the DTC.
2. Sta rt 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
time.l
4. Stop the engine. and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 66 or 68 indicated?
YES-Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit. lf the conneclions are good,
substitute a known-good EPS control unit. lf the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original EPS control unit and recheck.I
NO Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated. t
DTC 67: Torque Sensor l/F Circuit
1. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn the steering wheelfrom 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 time. !
4. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 67 indicated?
YES Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit. lf the connections are good,
substitute a known-good EPS control unit. lf the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original EPS control unit and recheck. !
NO-Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated.I
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EPS Components
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'd)
DTC 69: EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit
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
time.l
4. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 69 indicated?
YES-Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit. lf the connections are good,
substitute a known-good EPS control unit. lf the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original EPS control unit and recheck.l
NO- Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated.l
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EPS Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting
1.Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), start the engine,
and watch the EPS indicator.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES lf the EPS indicator comes on and goes off, it's
OK. lf the EPS indicator stays on or blinks. go to
step 12.
NO Go to step 2.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, then ON (ll) again,
and watch the brake system indicator,
Does the brake system indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 3.
NO Repair open in the indicator power source
circuit.l. Blown No. 10 (7.5A)fuse.
. Open in the wire between the No. 10 (7.5A) fuse
and gauge assembly.. Open circuit inside the under-dash fuse/relay box,. Faulty gauge assembly.
Turn the ignition switch OFF,
Connect a jumper wire between the gauge
assembly 22P connector terminal No. 13 and body
ground, then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
GAUGE ASSEMBLY 22P CONNECTOR (Blue connector)
Wire side of female terminals
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Inspect the EPS indicator bulb, if the bulb is
OK, replace the bulb circuit board in the gauge
assembly.l
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5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect EPS control u n it connector C (20P).
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
8. Connect EPS control unit connector C (20P)
terminal No. 6 to body ground with a jumper wire.
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Does the EPS indicatot come on?
YES Go to step 9.
NO Repair open in the wire between the gauge
assembly and the EPS control unit.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect EPS control unit connector A (2P),
Check for continuity between EPS control unit
connector A terminal No. 2 and body ground.
EPS CONTROL UNITCONNECTOA A I2PI
wire s de oftemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit. lf the connections are good,
substitute a known-good EPS control unit. lf the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original EPS control unit and recheck.I
NO Repair open in the wire or a bad ground at
G151,t(cont'd)
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10.
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EPS CONTBOL UNIT CONNECTOB C {2OP)
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EPS Components
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EPS Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect EPS control unit connector C (20P).
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Repair short to ground in the YEUBLU wire
between the gauge assembly and the EPS control
unit, or replace the bulb circuit board in the gauge
assembly.l
NO-Go to step 15.
Measure the voltage between EPS control unit
connector C (20P)terminal No. 10 and body ground.
EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR C I2OP)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 16.
NO-Repair open in the wire between EPS control
unit connector C (20P) and the No, 10 (7.5A) fuse. t
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16. Measure the voltage between EPS control unit
connector A (2P)terminal No. '1 and body ground.
EPS CONTROL UNITCONNECTON A (2P}
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Wire side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 17.
NO-Check for a blown No. 18 (604) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box or open/short in the
WHT/BLU wire between the under-hood fuse/relay
box and the EPS control unit.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect EPS control unit connector A (2P).
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Measure the voltage between EPS control unit
connector C (20P)terminal No. 8 and body ground.
EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR C (2OP)
Wire side of female terminals
ls therc about 10 V?
YES Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit. lf the connections are good,
substitute a known-good EPS control unit. lf the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original EPS control unit and recheck.l
NO Repair short to ground in the BRN wire
between the data link connector and the EPS
control unit.I

EPS Components
(Motor RemovaUlnstallation (cont'dl
lnsiallation
7. Clean the mating surface of the motor (A) and
gearbox.
Apply a thin coat of silicone grease (P/N 08733-
8070E)to the new O-ring (B), and carefully fit it on
the motor.
Apply grease {Nippon Grease WR-S or equivalent
steering gear grease) into the motor shaft (C).
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r0.Install the motor on the gearbox by engaging the
motor shaft and worm shaft (D). Note the motor
installation position {direction of motor wires).
Before tightening the bolts, turn the motor two or
three times right and left about 45 degrees. lvlake
sure the motor is evenly seated on the steering
gearbox and that the O-ring is not pinched betlveen
the mating surfaces.
Installthe removed Darts in the reverse order of
removal. and note these items:
lvlake sure the motor 2P connector is properly
connected.
lvlake sure the motor and EPS wires are not
caught or pinched by any parts.
Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio station
Dresets. Reset the clock,
Do the oower window control unit reset
procedure (see page 22-1241.
After installation, start the engine, and let it idle.
Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several
times. Check that the EPS indicator does not come
on.
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EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Removal (cont'd)
Disconnect the EPS wire harness 6P connector (A),
and remove the EPS wire harness (B) and mountino
bracket (C).
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Remove the ground cable terminal (A) from the
steering gearbox housing.
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14. Remove the engine wire harness clamps {A)fromthe three mounting brackets.
Remove the heater hose {B) from the bracket.
Open the heater valve cable clamp (A), and
disconnect the heater valve cable (B). Remove theheater valve (C) from the bulkhead, and move jt
aside.
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EPS Components
Steering Gearbox Removal {cont'd)
22. Move the steering gearbox and tie-rod ends as anassembly to the wheelwell opening on thepassenger's side.
23. Carefully raise the driver's side (pinion side) ofthesteering gearbox (A) and tie-rod (B) until clears themaster cylinder and under-hood fuse relay box,
then remove the steering gearbox. Be careful not to
damage the hoses, lines and wtre narnesses.
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