2003 HONDA ACCORD Headlight

Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clips. Lock each
oneinplacebypushingonthe
center.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Lights
Maint enance316
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Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page .
20. 21.
342
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won’t Start
If Your Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the StarterMotor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
340
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
thefusesareOK,thereisproba-
bly something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. (Seeon page .)
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the car from
a booster battery (see page ). 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 .
219
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358
294 342 353
358
If Your Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency T owing T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing
341
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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
3.
1. 2. 356 357
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed354
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Circuits Protected Amps.
Amps. No.
No. Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected
Amps.
No.
: 6-cylinder models
Left Headlight Low
(Rear Defroster Coil)
Lef t Headlight Hi
Small Light
Right Headlight Hi 10 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A
10 A
(30A) 10 A
15 A
10 A 6789
10
12345 Right Headlight Low
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
Heated Seats
Condenser Fan
Heater Motor
Battery
Not Used
BIG1Main
Power Window Main
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
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed356
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation365
Fuses
Battery
Lights
Alignment
Engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)143.6 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2.2 CP
9.7 : 1
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm)
10 : 1
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 21 W
21/5 W
3CP
21 W
21 W
3CP8W
Interior
Under-hood 52 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
12 V
12 V
Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V
1.1 W
2CP
5W
8W8W
12 V
12 V
Headlights
Front turn signal/
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Spotlights/Front ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy light
Vanity mirror lights
Toe-in
Camber Caster
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)0°1°
3°15’
See page 357 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 356 or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion pages 291 and 293 .
Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
4-cylinder
6-cylinder
1: LX
2: EX (Amber)
3 : 6-cylinder models33
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Battery......
Charging System Light . 58, 348
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Jump Starting . 342
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Maintenance . 294
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Specif ications . 365
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Bef ore Driving . 203
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Belts, Seat . 8
.........................
Beverage Holders . 104
...................................
Body Repair . 332
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 230
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Break-in, New Linings . 204
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Bulb Replacement . 317
...........................................
Fluid . 284
.......................................
Parking . 102 .........................
System Indicator . 58
........................
Wear Indicators . 229
.............................
Braking System . 229
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Break-in, New Car . 204
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
........................
Brights, Headlights . 68
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 318
..............................
Brake Lights . 317
..............................
Ceiling Light . 320
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Door Courtesy Light . 321
................
Front Parking Lights . 315
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Headlights . 312
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 319
...................
License Plate Light . 319
............................
Specif ications . 365
...................................
Spotlights . 321
...............................
Trunk Light . 322
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 315
................
Vanity Mirror Lights . 321
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Bulbs, Halogen . 312
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 212
................................
Accessories . 212
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 213
............................
Modif ications . 213
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Socket . 107
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 270
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Air Cleaner Element . 286
............................
Air Conditioning . 112
..............................
Maintenance . 299
.........................................
Usage . 112
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 304
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 369
......................................
Antif reeze . 273
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
................................
Description . 230
...............................
Indicator . 57, 231
...................................
Operation . 230
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 77
..........................
Appearance Care . 325
..........................................
Armrest . 103
................
Audio System . 134, 150, 169 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 195
..............
Automatic Transmission . 222
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 364
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 280, 281
.......................................
Shif ting . 223
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 223
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 223
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Shif t Lock Release . 226
Index
A
B
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Capacities Chart . 364
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo . 214
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 142, 157, 177
.......................................
CD Player . 140
........................
CD Pocket, Center . 105
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Certif ication Label . 362
............................................
Chains . 308
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 335
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 275
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 270
......................................
When to . 250
...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 348
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 218
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 84
.......................................
Child Seats . 26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Cleaner, Air . 286
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 327
...................................
Carpeting . 328
......................................
Exterior . 326 .........................................
Fabric . 329
.......................................
Interior . 328
.......................................
Leather . 329
...................................
Seat Belts . 329
...........................................
Vinyl . 329
......................................
Window . 330
...............
Climate Control System . 119
.........
Clock, Setting the . 139, 156, 174
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 285
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 372
...................................
Coin Pocket . 105
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 220
..............................
Compact Spare . 334
.................
Console Compartment . 103
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 378
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 272
....................................
Checking . 210
.........................
Proper Solution . 267
...................
Temperature Gauge . 64
....................
Corrosion Protection . 331
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 371
............
Cruise Control Operation . 195
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 378 ................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
.......................................
Dashboard . 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 69
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 380
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
....................................
Dimensions . 364
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 68
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 280, 281
..................................
Engine Oil . 208
..........................
Directional Signals . 70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 229
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 272
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 221
.....................................
Drive Belts . 302
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 217
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Economy . 211
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In Bad Weather . 235
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In Foreign Countries . 370
Index
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