2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE power

6-cylinder Models
Fluid Locations
Maint enance293
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPRADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap) BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
(6-speed Manual
Transmission only)

Check the level when the engine is
cold. Look at the side of the
reservoir. The f luid should be
between the UPPER LEVEL and
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
f luid to the UPPER LEVEL.A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible. Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. If it is not available, you may
use another power steering f luid as
an emergency replacement.
However, continued use can cause
increased wear and poor steering in
cold weather. Have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled f luid could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Maint enance
Power Steering
315
6-cylider models UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
4-cylider models LOWER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

The dust and pollen f ilter is located
behind the glove box.Open the glove box.
To replace it: Push the stop on the right side of
the glove box to detach it from the
glove box.
Pivot the glove box out of the way.
The dust and pollen f ilter removes
pollen and dust that is brought in
f rom the outside through the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system.
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if air f low f rom the
heating and cooling system/climate
control system becomes less than
usual.
1.3. 2.
Dust and Pollen Filter
Maint enance
Replacement
330
STOP

In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Your car has the Immobilizer
System. You should use a
properly-coded master or valet key
to start the engine (see page ).
A key that is not properly coded
will cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the dash panel to blink
rapidly. Do you have f uel? Turn the
ignition switch to ON (II) for a
minute and watch the f uel gauge.
The low f uel level warning light
may not be working, so you were
not reminded to f ill the tank.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See
on page .
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T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
If Your Engine Won’t Start
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By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery. Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories:radio,heater,A/C,
climate control, rear def ogger, cruise
control, etc. Try not to use other
electrically-operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running and take extra care not to
stall it. Starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
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Charging System Indicator
380
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

Look f or a burned wire inside the
f use. If it is burned, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower.If you cannot drive the car without
f ixing the problem, and you do not
have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the
same rating or a lower rating f rom
one of the other circuits. Make sure
youcandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your car.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your car checked
by a qualif ied mechanic.
5. 6.
Fuses
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BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a replace-
ment f use with the proper rating f or the
circuit, install one with a lower rating.

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Amps.
Amps. No.
No. Amps.
No.
CONT INUED
Circuits Protected Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected
: 6-cylinder models
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
10 A
(30A) 10 A
15 A
10 A 6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5 20 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
(40 A) 40 A
100 A
50 A
50 A
11
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
17
18
18
19
20
21
22
23
Left Headlight Low Beam
(Rear Defroster Coil)
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Light
Right Headlight High Beam Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU
Condenser f an
Not UsedCooling Fan
Cooling Fan
MG. Clutch
Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
ABS Motor
TCS Motor
ABS F/S
TCS
Option
Option
Heater Motor
Battery
Not Used
BIG1Main
Power Window Main
Fuses
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UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX

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No. No. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
: On Canadian models
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
12 10 A
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 30 A
(15 A)
15 A
(10 A) 15 A
10 A
7.5 A Back-Up Lights
Door Lock
Front Accessory Sockets
IG OPDS
IG Wiper
Not Used
DBW
Ignition Coil
Daytime Running Light
Laf Heater
Radio
Interior Light (20 A)
(20 A)
(20 A)
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
(20 A)
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A Not Used
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Heated Seats
Not Used
IG ACG
IG Fuel Pump
IG Washer
IG Meter
IG SRS
IGP (PGM-FI ECU)
Not Used
Not Used
Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Moonroof
Not Used
IG HAC
Not Used
ACC
HAC OP
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Fuses
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX