2003 HONDA CIVIC Workshop Manual

Cruise Control
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
NOTE:' The numbers in the table showthetroubleshooting sequence.. Before troubleshooting.- check the No, 10 (7.5A) and No. 4 (10A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box. and the No. 7 (15A) fuse in theunder-hood fuse/relay box,- check that the horn sounds.- check the tachometer to see if it works properly.- check the speedometer lo see if it works properly.
SymptomDiagnostic procedureAlso check forCruise control cannot be
set
1. Check main switch (see page 4-42)
2. Check SET/RESUME/CANCEL switch (see page 4-42)
3. Test brake pedal position switch (see page 22-84) and checkits adjustment {see page 19,6)
4. Test clutch pedal position switch (see page 4-45) and check
its adjustment (see page 12-41
5. Check cruise control unit {see page 4-40}
6. Check vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (see page 22-65)
. Poor ground:
G501. Open circuit,
loose or
disconnected
term inals:
LT GRN,
BLI(ORN.
GRY/RED, BLU.
LT BLU,
BLUAA/HTCruise control can be set
but indicator light does
not go on
1. Check cruise control indicator bulb in gauge assembly {seepage 22-631
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
. Poor ground:
G501. Open circuit,
loose or
disconnected
termrnats:
YEL, BLUA/ELar, 'i.a c^aa.l ic
noticeably higher or
lower than what was set
1. Check vehicle speed sensor (VSS) {see page 22-65)
Check cruise control actuator {see page 4-43)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Excessive overshooting
or undershooting when
trying to set speed
1. Check cruise control actuator (see page 4-43)
2. Check vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (see page 22-65)
Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
3.
Speed fluctuation on a
flat road with cruise
control set
1. Check vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (see page 22-65)
Check cruise control actuator (see page 4-43)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Vehicle does not
decelerate or accelerate
accordingly when SET/
RESUME/CANCEL button
is pushed
1. Check SET/RESU ME/CANCEL switch (see page 4-42)2. Check cruise control unit {see page 4-40)
Open circuit, loose
or disconnected
terminals:
GRY/RED,
LT GRN/BLKSet speed does not
cancel (engine rpm stays
high) when clutch pedal
is pushed
1. Testclutch pedal position switch (see page 4-45) and checkits adjustment (see page 12-4)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Short to ground in
the LT BLU wire
Set speed does not
cancel when brake pedal
is pushed
'1. Test brake pedal position switch (see page 22-84) and checkits adjustment (see page 19-6)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Open circuit, loose
or disconnected
terminals:
WHT/BLK
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svmptomDiagnostic procedureAlso check for
Set speed does not
cancel when main switch
is oushed OFF
1. Check main switch (see page 4-42)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Short to power in
the LT GRN wire.
Set speed does not
cancel when CANCEL
button is pushed
1. Check SET/RESU ME/CANCEL switch (see page 4-42)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Open circuit, loose
or disconnected
terminals:
GRYiRED,
LT GRN/BLK
Set speed will not
resume when RESUME
button is pushed (with
main switch on, and set
speed temporarily
cancelled by pressing the
brake Dedal)
1. Check SET/RESU ME/CANCEL switch (see page 4-42)
2. Check cruise control unit {see page 4-40)
Open circuit, loose
or disconnected
terminals:
LT GRN/BLK
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Cruise Gontrol
Cruise Control Unit Input Test
SRS components are located in this area. Reviewthe SRS component locations (see page 23-'13) and precautions andprocedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
1. Disconnect the 14P connector from the control unit.
2. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose, orcorroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheckthe system.. lf the terminals look OK, go to step 3.
Wire side offemale terminals
3. With the 14P connector disconnected, make these inDut tests.
CavityWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossiblecause ifresuh is not obtained
BRN/WHTConnect battery
power
Check the operation of the
magnetic clutch: Clutch
should click and output link
should be locked.
' Faulty actuator. Poor ground (G301)
. An open in the wire. Shon to ground (arcs when
Dower is connected)
2BLUlgnition switch ON(ll), main swltch ON
and brake pedal
pressed, then
reteaseo
Check for voltage to ground;
There should be 0 V with lhe
pedal pressed and battery
voltage with the pedal
released.
. Faulty brake pedal position
switch. An open in the wire. Open in cruise control main
swrtcn. Blown No. 4 (10 A)fuse in the
under/dash fuse/relav box
3BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to
grouno:
There should be continuitv
. Poor ground (G501)
. An open in the wire
BLIVORNlgnition switch ON
flr)
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery
vottaqe.
Blown No. 4 (10 A)fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box
An oDen in the wire
5WHT/BLKBrake pedal pressed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery
voltage with the pedal
pressed, and 0 V with thepedal released.
Blown No. 7 {15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty brake pedal position
SWIICN
An oDen in the wire
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CavityWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause il result is not obtained
6GRYiREDSet button pushedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery
voltage,
When testing terminal No.6,
there should be no voltage on
terminal No. 7.
Blown No.7 (15 A)fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty horn relay
Faulty sevresume/cancel
swrtch
Faulty cable reel
An open in the wire
Shon to ground (horn sounds
when button is pressed)
7LT GRN/
BLK
Resume button
pusneo
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery
voltage.
When testing terminal No.7,
there should be no voltage on
terminal No. 6.
BRNConnect battery
power to the BRN
terminal and ground
to the BRNIVEL
termrnal
Check the operation of the
actuator motor: You should
be able to hear the motor.
. Faulty actuator. An open in the wire11BRNI/EL
10B LUIVE Llgnition switch ON
0r)
Attach to groundi
Cruise indicator light in the
gauge assembly should come
on.
Blown No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in
the under-dash fuse/relay box
Blown cruise indicator bulfl
Faulty gauge assembly
An open in the wire
12BLU/VVHTlgnition switch ON
(ll) and main switch
ON; raise the front of
the vehicle, and
rotate one wheel
slowly while holding
the other wheel
Check for voltage between
thE BLU/VVHT (+) ANd BLK
( )terminals:
Thereshouldbe0 5Vor
more repeatedly.
Faulty VSS
An open in the wire
Short to ground
13LT GRNlgnition switch oN
{ll) and main switch
ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery
voltage.
Blown No. 4 (10 A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty main switch
An oDen in the wire
14LT BLUClutch pedal
reteaseo
Check for continuity to
grouno:
There should be continuity.
NOTE:There should be no
continuity when the clutch
oedal is Dressed.
Faulty clutch pedal position
swtlcn
Poor ground (G501)
Incorrect clutch switch
adjustment
An open in the wire
lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. lf all the input tests prove OK,
the cruise control unit may be faulty. Substitute a known-good cruise control unit and retest. lf the system works
properly, replace the cruise control unit.
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Cruise Control
1.
Main Switch Test/Replacement
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-59).
Release the clips of the main switch and push the
main switch 1A) out of the panel, then disconnect
the 5P connector (B) from the main switch.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table. lf the
continuity is not as specified, replace illumination
bulbs (C) or the switch.
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Set/Resume/Cancel Switch Test/
Replacement
1. Remove the two screws. then remove the switch.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
. lfthere is continuity, and it matches the table, but
switch failure occurred on the cruise control unit
input test, check and repair the switch circult.. lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
replace the switch.
Terminal
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sET (ONtCF--o
RESUME ION)o--o
CANCEL {ON}o

Cruise Control Actuator Test
1. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the cruise
control actuator (B).
Remove the cover (A), and check the output linkage
(B) for smooth movement.
2.
,to
5.
Connect battery power to the No, 2 terminal and
ground to the No. 1 terminal.
Check for a clicking sound from the magnetic clutch.
The output linkage should be locked.
lf the output linkage is not locked, replace the
cruise control actuator assembly,
6. Check the operation of the actuator motor in each
output linkage position according to the table. You
should be able to hear the motor.
Battery power
Dolarities
Output linkage position
FULt
CLOSE
MIDDLE
PO$TION
FUtL
OPEN
No,4
Terminal
No.3
Terminal
The
motor
runs.
The
motor
runs.
The
motor
stoDs,
No.3
Terminal
No. 4
Terminal
The
motor
sIoos.
The
motor
runs.
The
motor
runs.
1.lf the actuator motor does not operate as specified,
replace the cruise control actuator assembly,
OUTPUT LINKAGE
FULL CLOSE
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Cruise Control
Cruise Control Actuator/Cable Replacement
1.Fully open the cruise control link by hand, then
remove the cruise control cable {A) from link.
Loosen the locknut (B), and remove the cable from
the bracket.
Disconnect the 4P connector, and remove the three
bolts securing the cruise control actuator.
2.
6x1,0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
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3.Remove the actuator cover (A), then remove the
actuator cable (B) from the cruise control actuator.
Install in the reverse order of removal, and adjust
the free play at the throttle linkage after connecting
the actuator cable.
4.

Actuator Cable Adiustment
1. Check that the actuator cable {A) moves smoothly
with no binding or sticking.
2. Start the engine.
3. Measure the amount of movement of the output
linkage (B) until the engine speed starts to increase.
At first, the output linkage should be located at the
fully closed position (C). The free play (D) should be
3.7510.5 mm (0.1510.02 in,).
4. lf the free play is not within specs, loosenthe
locknut (E). and turn the adjusting nut (F) untilthe
free play is as specified, then retighten the locknut
Clutch Pedal Position Switch Test
1. Disconnect the 2P connector from the clutch pedal
position switch (A),
CLUTCH PEOAL POSITION SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR
Terminalside ofmale terminals
Remove the clutch pedal position switch.
Check for continuity between the terminals
according to the table.. lf the continuity is not as specified, replace the
clutch pedal position switch.. lf OK, install theclutch pedal position switch and
adjust the pedal height (see page 12-4).
Terminal
Cl"t"h P"d"l IPosition Switch
12
PRESSED
RELEASEDoo
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