2003 HONDA CIVIC Ignition switch

EVAP System
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'd)
DTC Pl457: EVAP Control System(EVAP Canister System)
Leakage
The fuel system is designed to allow specified
maximum vacuum and pressure conditions. Do not
deviate from the vacuum and pressure tests as
indicated in these procedures. Excessive pressure/
vacuum would damage the EVAP components or
cause eventual fuel tank system failure.
SpecialTools Required
Vacuum pump/gauge, 0-30 in.Hg A973X-041-XXXXX
This is a two-trip code. Once cleared, it cannot be
reproduced in one trip. Also, certain specific driving
and ambient conditions must occur before the ECfM will
complete the system checks, Additional test drives may
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Follow these troubleshooting procedures carefully to
ensure the integrity of the system and to confirm the
cause of the problem or code.
NOTE: Fresh fuel has a higher volatility lhat creates
greater pressure/vacuum. The optimum condition for
testing is fresh fuel, and there must be less than a full
tank. lf possible, to assist in leak detection, add I gallon
of fresh fuel to the tank (as long as it will not fill the
tank), just before starting these procedures.
EVAP Canister Purge Valve Test
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EVAP
canister purge valve (A), and connect a vacuumpump to the hose.
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ECM CONNECTOR A I24P'
Wire side of lemale terminals
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2. Turn the EVAP canister purge valve on with the
Honda PGM Tester, or connect ECM connector
terminal 821 to body ground with a jumper wire.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Apply vacuum to the hose.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO-The EVAP canister purge valve is OK. Go to
step 10.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P
conneclor,
Check for continuity between EVAP canister purge
valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
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ls there continuity?
YES-Go to step 8.
NO Repair open in the wire between the EVAP
canister purge valve and the ECM/PCM (821).I
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
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9. Measure voltage between EVAP canister purge
valve 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
EVAP CANISTER PURGEVALVE 2P CONNECTOR
Wire side oI lemale terminals
ls thete battery voltage?
YES- Replace the EVAP canister purge valve.l
NO Repair open in the wire between the EVAP
canister purge valve and the No.4 ACG (10A)
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EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve Test
10. Disconnect both vacuum hoses from the EVAP two
way valve {A), and connect a vacuum pump to the
canister port on the two way valve.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Apply vacuum to the hose.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
YES The EVAP two way/bypass solenoid valveis
OK. Go to step 18.
NO-Go to step 13.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the EVAP bypass solenoid valve 2P
connector.
Check for continuity between EVAP bypass
solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 and
body ground.
EVAP BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVE 2P CONNECTOR
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EVAP System
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DTC Troubleshooting (cont'd)
ls there continuity?
YES Go to step 16.
NO- Replace the EVAP two waylbypass solenoidvalve (A).1
Disconnect ECM connector E {31P).
Check for continuity between EVAP bypass
solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 and
body ground.
ls there continuity?
YES Repair the short in the wire between theEVAP bypass solenoid valve and the ECM {E20). f
NO Update the ECI\4 if it does not have the latest
software. or substitute a known-good EClvl, thenrecheck (see page 11-6). lf the symptom/indlcationgoes away with a known-good ECM, replace theoriginal ECM.I
EVAP BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVE 2P CONNECTOR
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EVAP Canisler Vent Shut Valve Test
18. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EVAP
canister vent filter (A), and connect a vacuum pump
to the hose.
19. Turn the EVAP canister vent shut valve on with theHonda PGM Tester, or connect ECM connector
terminal E21 to body ground with a jumper wire.
ECM CONNECTOR E (3TP)
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Wire side ol lemale terminals
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
Apply vacuum to the hose.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
YES-The EVAP canister vent shut valve is OK. Goto step 27.
NO Go to step 22.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the EVAP canister vent shut valve 2Pconnector.
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24. Check for continuity between EVAP canister vent
shutvalve 2Pconnectorterminal No.2 and body
ground.
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ls therc continuity?
YES Go to step 25.
NO Repair open in the wire between the EVAP
canister vent shut valve and the ECIVI (E21).1
Turn the ignition switch oN (ll).
Measure voltage between EVAP canister vent shut
valve 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
EVAPCANISTER VENT SHUTVALVE 2PCONNECTOR
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ls there battery voltage?
YES Replace the EVAP canister vent shut valve
(A) and the o-ring (B).I
NO Repair open in the wire between the EVAP
canister vent shut valve and the No. 4 ACG (10A)
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Canister System Leak Test
27. Turn the ignition switch oFF.
28, Connecttwo, three-way T-fittings (A) intothehose
from the EVAP canister to the EVAP two way valve.
Connect the FTP sensor to one of the T-fittings and
the vacuum pump to the othel
29. Remove the vent hose from the EVAP canister vent
shut valve (A), and cap the port (B) to seal the fresh
air vent of the EVAP canister.
30. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
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EVAP System
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'dl
31. While monitoring FTP sensor voltage with theHonda PGM Tester, or measuring voltage betweenECM connector terminals E4 and E14, slowly pump
the vacuum oumD.
ECM CONNECTOR E 13lPI
Wire side ot female terminals
32. Continue to pump vacuum until the voltage drops
to about 1.5 V. Make sure the engine coolant
temperature is still above 95'F 135.C) and your
vacuum pump has no leak.
33. Monitor the voltage for 20 seconds.
Does the voltage drop 1.5V and hold for at least
20 seconds?
YES Inspect the EVAP canister vent shut valve
line and connections.l
NO-Go to step 34.
34. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
35. Discon nect the quick-con nect fitting (A) fromthe
EVAP canister, and plug the canister port {B).
36. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
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42. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
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39.
37. While monitoring FTP sensor voltage with theHonda PGM Tester, or measuring voltage betweenECM connector terminals E4 and E 14, slowly pump
the vacuum pump.
ECM CONNECTOR E {31PI
Wire side of lemale terminals
Continue to pump vacuum until the voltage drops
to about 1.5V. Make sure the engine coolant
temperature is still above 95"F (35"C) and your
vacuum pump has no leak.
Monitor the voltage for 20 seconds
Does the voltage hold for at least 20 seconds?
YES Inspecl the fuel tank vapor control lineand
connections.I
NO Go to step 40.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the purge line hose {A) from the
canister at the metal line and plug the hose (B).
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Steering Column Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and precautions andprocedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1, Record the radio station presets, and disconnect the battery.
2. Removethedriver'sairbagassembly(seepage23-113) and the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
3. Removethe driver's dashboard lowercover(see page 20-59) and undercover(see page 20-60).
4. Remove the column covers (A:
I x 1.25 mm16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m,12 lbl.fr)b
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6.
Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly {B).
Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column shaft by removing the screw (C) on the top of
the combination switch.
7. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips from the steering column.
8. Disconnect the steering joint (D), and remove it from the column shaft.
9. Remove the steering column {E) by removingthe attaching nuts and bolts.
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Steering
Steering Lock Replacement
NOTE: Do not try to re-key a replacement steering lock.
lf necessary, re-key the other locks.
1. Remove the steering column (see page 17-9).
2. Center punch each ofthe two shear bolts (A), and
drill their heads off with a 5 mm (3i 16 in.) drill bit.
Be careful not to damage the switch body when
removing the shear bolts,
3. Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.
4. Installthe switch body without the key inserted.
5. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
6. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper
operation of the steering wheel lock and that the
ignition key turns freely.
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7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) untilthe hex heads (B)
twist off.
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EPS Components
aGeneral Troubleshooting Information
EPS Indicator
Under normal conditions, the EPS indicator comes on when
the ignitlon switch is turned to the ON (ll) position, then goes
off after the engine is started. This indicates that the bulb and
its circuit are operating correctly.
lf there is any trouble in the system after the engine is started,
the EPS indicator will stay on, and the power assist is turned
off.
When EPS indicator light comes on, the control unit
memorizes the DTC. In this case, the control unit will not
activate the EPS system after the engine starts again, but it
keeps the EPS indicator on.
When DTC 12, 16, 17, 18 or 67 is stored in the control unit, the
EPS indicator will stay on until the DTC is erased. When a
problem is detected and the EPS indicator comes on, there are
cases when the indicator stays on untilthe ignition switch is
turned 0FF, and cases when the indicator goes off
automatically when the system returns to normal. Even though
the system is operating normally, the EPS indicator will come
on under the following conditions:
Condition '1:
. The vehicle was traveling at least 12.4 mph (20 km/h), then. A rapid change in vehicle speed was detected, then. The vehicle (or the vehicle speed sensor signal) stopped for
at least 5 seconds. The engine speed was still 'l,640rpmorhigherforatleastS
seconds
Condition 2:
After the vehicle (or the vehicle speed sensor signal) has
stopped for at least 10 seconds, yet the engine speed was still
1,640 rpm or higherfor at least 20 seconds.
Condition 3:
When the engine speed is 280 rpm or less, and the vehicle is traveling at
a speed of 6,2 mph (10 km/h) or more for 3 seconds.
To determine the actual cause ofthe problem, question the
customer about the conditions during which the problem
occured, taking the above conditions into consideration.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI
. lf the CPU cannot be activated, or itfails,the EPS indicator
comes on, but the DTC is not memorized.. The memory can hold any number of DTCS. However, when
the same DTC is detected more than once, the most recent
DTC is written over the prior DTC, therefore only one
occurrence is memorized.. The DTCS are indicated repeatedly untilthe ignition switch is
turned OFF.. lf the DTC is not memorized,the EPS indicator blinks.
. The DTCS are memorized in the EEPRO| (non-volatile
memory) therefore the memorized DTCS cannot be erased
by disconnecting the battery. Perform the specified
procedures to clear DTCS.
Self-diagnosis
Self-diagnosis can be classified into two categories:.Initial diagnosis: performed right after the engine
starts and until the EPS indicator goes off.. Regular diagnosis: performed right after the initial
diagnosis until the ignition switch is turned OFF.
The EPS control unit performs the following functions
when a problem is detected by self-diagnosis;
'1. Turns on the EPS indicator.
2. Memorizes the DTC.
3. Stops power assist and manual steering operation
begrns.
NOTE:. When DTC 23 (a problem with the circuit for
engine speed signal) is detected, the power
assist will return to normal when the vehicle
speed is 0.62 mph (1 km/h) or above.. Fot DfCs 22,23, 64, or 66 the EPS indicator goes
off automatically when the system relurns to
normal. For all other codes, the EPS indicator
goes off when the system is OK after the ignition
switch is turned from OFF to ON (ll).
Restriction on Power Assist Operation
Repeated extreme steering force. such as turning the
steering wheel continuously back-and-forth with the
vehicle stopped, causes an increase of power
consumption in the EPS motor. The increase of electric
current causes the motor to heat up. Because this heat
adversely affects the system, the control unit monitors
the electric current of the motor.
When the control unit detects heat build-up in the motor,
it reduces the electric current to the motor gradually to
protect the system, and it restricts the power assist
operation. The EPS indicator does not come on during
this function.
When steering torque is not applied to the steering
wheel, or when the ignition is turned off, and the motor
cools, the control unit will restore the power assist
gradually until it's fully restored (after approximately 15
minutes maximum).
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