2003 HONDA CIVIC wheel

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10.
Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Connect the other test harness connector (A) to the
VSS (B),
11.Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported.
Put the vehicle in neutral with the ignition switch
oN {|| ),
Slowly rotate one wheel with the other wheel
blocked.
Does voltage pulse ttom 0 to about 5 V ot morc?
YES Go to step 14.
NO Replace the VSS.I
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14. Disconnect the 22P connector "8" from the gauge
assemDry.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR B (22P)
Wire side ot female terminals
'15. Connect the positive probe of a voltmeter to the
BLU/WHT wire and the negative probe to ground.
'16. Slowly rotate one wheel with the other wheel
blocked.
Does voltage pulse f rom 0 to about 5 V or more?
YES - Replace the speedometer assembly.I
NO Repair open in the BLUMHTwiTe between
the VSS and the speedometer.l

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4. Reconnect the dashboard wire harness B 5P
connector {A), and disconnect the horn switch
positive 1P connector (B).
Using a jumperwire, connectthe horn switch
positive 1P connector (B) to ground
. lf the horns sound, go to step 6.. lf the horns do notsound, replacethecable reel.
Reconnect the horn switch positive 1P conector (B).6,
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1.Using a jumper wire, connent the steering wheel to
body ground.
Close the contacts between the horn plate and the
contact plate.
. lf the horns sound, replacethe steering column.. lf the hornsdo notsound, replacethe horn and
contact plate.
8.

sRs
Precautions and Procedures
General Precautions
Please read the following precautions carefully beforeperforming airbag system service. Observe theinstructions described in this manual. or the airbags
could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
. Except when performing electrical inspections.
always turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the
negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3minutes before beginning work.
NOTE: The memory is not erased even if the ignition
switch is turned OFF or the battery cables are
disconnected from the battery.. Use replacement pans which are manufactured to the
same standards and quality as the original parts. Do
not install used SRS parts from another vehicle. Useonly new pans when making SRS repairs.. Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it.
Do not install any part that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks,
or deformation.
. Before removing any SRS parts (including the
disconnection of connectors), always disconnect the
SRS connector.. Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. lf itis not a Honda multimeter, make sure its outout is 10mA (0.01A) or less when switched to the lowest value
in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output
could cause accidental deployment and possible
injury.. Do not put objects on the front passenger's airbag.. The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's radio code and write
down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations
before disconnecting the battery cable.. Before returning the vehicle to the customer, enter
the radio code. then enter the customer's radio
station presets, and set the clock. Do the engine
control module (ECM) idle learn procedure (see page
11-139).
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Steering-related Plecautions
Cable Reel Alignment
. Misalignment of the cable reel could cause an open in
the wiring, making the SRS system and the horns
inoperative. Center the cable reel whenever the
following is performed (see step 6 on page 23-121).
- Installation of the steering wheel- Installation of the cable reel- Installation ofthe steering column- Other steering-related adjustment or installation
. Do not disassemble the cable reel.
. Do not apply grease to the cable reel.
. lf the cable reel shows any signs of damage or
contamination. replace it with a new one. For
example, it does not rotate smoothly.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes.
Driver's Airbag
2. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering
wheel, then disconnecl the driver's airbag 4P
connector (B)from the cable reer.
Front Passenger's Airbag
3. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P
connector (A)from dashboard wire harness B.
Side Airbag
4. Disconnect both side airbag 2P connectors (Alfrom
the floor wire harness.
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sRs
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'dl
Erasing the DTG Memory
Specisl Tool Required
SCS service connector 07PAz-0010100
To erase the DTC(S)from the SRS unit, use a Honda
PGM Tester {see lhe Honda PGfM Tester SRS Vehicle
System Supplement) or the following procedure.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the SCS service connector {A) to the MES
2P connector (B). Do not use a jumper wire.
07PAZ-0010100
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds,
and then go off. Remove the SCS service connector
from the MES connector within 4 seconds after the
indicator goes off.
5. The SRS indicator will come on again. Reconnect
the SCS service connector to the MES connector
within 4 seconds after the indicator comes on.
6. When the SRS indicator goes off, remove the SCS
service connector from the MES connector within 4
seconds.
7. The SRS indicator will bllnk two times indicating
that the memory has been erased.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for '10
seconds.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) again. The SRS js
OK if the SRS indicator comes on for 6 seconds and
then goes off.
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Troubleshooting lntermittent Failures
lf there was a malfunction, but it doesn't recur. it will be
stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the
SRS indicator will come on.
After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows:
1. Read the DTC (see "Reading the DTC").
2. Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC
Memory").
3. With the shift lever in neutral, start the engine, and
let it idle.
The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds
and then go off.
Shake the wire harness and the connectors. take a
test drive (quick acceleration, quick braking,
cornering), turn the steering wheel fully left and
right, and hold it there for 5 to '10 seconds. lf the
problem recurs, the SRS indicator will come on.
lf you can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the
system is OK at this time.
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Driver's Airbag Replacement
Removal
1. Disconnectthe battery negative cable, and wait atleast 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering
wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4p
connector (B)from the cable reel.
Remove the maintenance cover (A), then remove
the two Torx bolts (B) using a Torx T3O bit.
Disconnect the horn switch connector (1P) (D).
Remove the driver's airbag (C).5.
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Installation
1. Connect lhe horn switch connector (1P) to thedriver's airbag.
2. Place the new driver's airbag (A) inthesteering
wheel, and secure it with new Torx bohs (B), and
installthe maintenance cover (C).
a9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbt.ft)
Connect the cable reel to the driver's airbag 4P
connector (A), then installthe access panel (B) on
the steering wheel.
Connect the battery negative cable.
After installing the airbag, confirm proper system
operation:
. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indicator
should come on for about 6 seconds and then go
off.. Make sure the horn works.
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sRs
Airbag Disposal
Special Tool Required
Deployment tool 07HAz-SG00500
Before scrapping any airbags, side airbags, seat belt
tensioners, or seat belt buckle tensioners (including
those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags,
side airbags, seat belt tensioners, or seat belt buckle
tensioners must be deployed. lf the vehicle is still within
the warranty period, the Honda District Service
Manager must give approval and/or special instruction
before deploying the airbags, side airbags, seat belt
tensioners, or seat belt buckle tensioners. Only after the
airbags, side airbags, seat belt tensioners, or seat belt
buckle tensioners have been deployed (as the result of
vehicle collision, for example), can they be scrapped.
lf the airbags, side airbags, seat belt tensioners, and
seat belt buckle tensioners appear intact (not deployed),
treat them with extreme caution. Follow this Drocedure.
Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle
lf an SRS equipped vehicle is to be entirely scrapped, its
airbags, side airbags. seat belt tensioners. and seat belt
buckle tensioners should be deoloved while still in the
vehicle. The airbags, side airbags, seat belttensioners,
and seat belt buckle tensioners should not be
considered as salvageable parts and should never be
installed in another vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the
battery negative cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Confirm that each airbag, side airbag, or seat belt
tensioner is securely mounted.
3. Conf irm that the specia I tool isfunctioning properly
by following the check procedure on the tool label.
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Driver's Airbag:
4. Remove the access panel f rom the steering wheel,
then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector
from the cable reel (see step 2 on page 23-21).
Front Passenger's Airbag:
5. Lowerthe glove box, then disconnectthe front
passenger's airbag 4P connector from dashboard
wire harness B (see step 3 on page 23-211.
Side Airbag:
6. Disconnect the side airbag 2P connectors from the
floor wire harness (see step 4 on page 23-211.
Seat belt tensioner:
7. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connectors
from the floor wire harness {see step 5 on page 23-
22). Pull the seat belt out all the way, and cut it off.
Seat belt buckle tensioner:
8, Disconnect the seat belt buckle tensioner 4P
connectors from the floor wire harness (see step 6
on page 23-221.

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3.
4.
Cable Reel Replacement
Removal
1. Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight
ahead.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes.
Remove the driver's airbag {see page 23-113).
Disconnect the connector (Al from the cruise
control sevresume switch, then remove the
steering wheel bolt (B).
Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove
the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller (see
step 3 on page '17-6).
Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering
column shaftwhen removing the steering wheel.
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6. Remove the dashboard lower cover (Ai.
Remove the column cover screws (A), then remove
the column covers (8, C).
7.
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