2003 HONDA CIVIC Rear

Ground Distribution
Ground to Components Index
GroundComponent or circuit qrounded
Batterv, Transmission housinq
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G 101ECM (PG is BLK; LG is BRN/YEL)
BLK: IAC valve, lgnition coils, Vehicle speed sensor, VTEC solenoid valve
BRNA/EL: Camshaft oosition (CMP) sensor. CKP sensor, TDC sensor. VTEC oil pressure switch
G 15']EPS control unit
G201ELD unit. Multiplex control inspection connector, Multiplex control unit, Power window relay, Rear
window washer motor, Right front parking light, Right front side marker light, Right front turn signal
light, Turn signal/hazard relay, Washer fluid level sensor (Canada) , Windshield washer motor,
Windshield wiDer motor
G202ABS modulator-control unit
G301
G401
Blower motor relay, Brake fluid level switch, Condensor fan motor, Cruise control actuator, Left front
parking light, Left front side marker light, Left front turn signal light, Radiator fan motor, Radiator fan
swrtcn
Combination liqht switch, lqnitlon kev srvitch, Wiper/wasfrer sr,virch
G402Left and riqht airbaq sensors, SRS unit
G 451Data link connector (DLC)
G501Clutch interlock switchm Clutch pedal position switch (for cruise control), Cruise control main switch,
Cruise control unit, Daytime running lights control unit (Canada), Driver's door lock knob switch,
Driver's door lock switch, Driver's power window motor, Heater control panel, Left power mirror
defogger (Canada), left side turn signal light, Moonroof control unit, Monroof open and close relays,
Moonroof position sensor '1, Moonroof seitch, Power mirror switch, Power transistor, Power window
master switch. SDotliqhts
G502Accessory power socket, Gauge assembly, Keyless receiver unit, lvlultiplex control unit, Right power
mirror defogger {Canada)
G503Audio unit
G551Driver's seat belt switch, Fuel gauge sending unit, Fuel pump, Memory erase signal (IMES) connector,
OPDS unit. Rioht seat belt switch
G552High mount brake light, License plate lights, Rear window defogger, Rear window defogger noise
condenser. Rear window wioer motor, Hatch latch switch
Back-up lights, Brake lights, Rear side marker lights, Rear turn signal lights, Rear window wiper noise
condenser, Rear window wiper intermittent control unit, Taillights
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Relays
Power Relay Test
Use this chan to identify the type of relay, then do the
test listed for it.
NOTE: Turn signal/hazard relay input test (see page 22-
87).
RelayTest
A'lC comoressor clutch relavNormally-open
type AAirlfuel ratio sensor relav
Condenser fan relay
Headlioht relav 1
Headliqht relav 2
Horn relav
Power window relay
Radiator Ian relay
Reverse relav
Starter cut relav
Tailliqht relaV
Daytime running lights relay
{Canada )
PGM-FI main relav 1
PGM-Fl main relav 2
Blower motor relavNormally-open
tvpe BRear window defoqoer relav
Moonroof close relayFive terminal
typeMoonroof oDen relav
Low beam cut relav {Canada)
Normally-open type A:
Check for continuitv between the terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and
No,2 terminals when power and ground are
connected to the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.. There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and
No.2 terminals when power is disconnected.
type 1:
type 2:
PGM-FI main relay 1
PGM-FI main relay 2
type 1:
type 2:
(cont'd)
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Relays
Power Relay Test (confdl
Normally-open type B:
Check for continuity between the terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and
No. 3 terminals when power and ground are
connected to the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals.' There should be no continuity between the No, 'l and
No. 3 terminals when power is disconnected.
Blower motor relay
type 1:
type 2;
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Five-terminal type
Check for continuity between the terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and
No.2 terminals when power and ground are
connected to the No. 3 and No. 5 terminals.. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and
No. 4 terminals when power is disconnected.
type 1:
type 2:
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REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTReplacement, page 22-83
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHTReplacement, page 22-82
LICENSE PLATE LIGHTSReplacement, page 22-83
BACK.UP LIGHTReplacement, page 22-82
TAILLIGHTS snd BRAKE LIGHTSReplacement, page 22-82REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHTBeplacement, page 22-82
(cont'd)
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Exterior Lights
1.
2.
Taillight Replacement
Remove the rear bumper (see page 20-86).
Open the tailgate, and disconnect the connectors(A) from the taillight (B).
Brako/Taillight; 2115W
Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Back-up Light: 21W
Remove the mounting nuts and bolts, then remove
the taillight.
Turn the bulb socket 45' counterclockwise to
remove the bulb socket.
When installing the taillight. check the gasket; if it is
distorted or stays compressed, replace it.
After installing the taillight. run water over the
taillight to make sure it does not leak.
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High Mount Brake Light
Replacement
1. Open the hatch.
2. Remove the plastic trim.
3. Disconnectthe 2P connectors (A)from the high
mount brake light (B).
High Mounl Brake Light: 5 W x 5
Carefully remove the high mount brake light.
lnstall the light in the reverse order of removal.5.
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License Plate Light Replacement
1.Remove the hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-
Pullthe license plale light assembly out. and
disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the light.
License Plate Light: 5Wx2
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Separate the lens (B) and housing (C), then remove
the bulb.
lnstallthe light in the reverse order of removal.
Side Marker Light Replacement
1. Carefully pry the light (A) outofthe rear bumper,
and disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the light.
Be careful not to damage the rear bumper.
Side Marker Light:5W
2.Remove the bulb socket (A) by turning it 45'
counterclockwise. then reolace the bulb.
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Entry Light Control System
Component Location Index
IGNITION KEY LIGHTTest, page 22-91
IGNITION KEY SWITCHlest, page 22-91
DRIVER'S DOOR SWITCH
CEILING LIGHT/SPOTLIGHTSTest, page 22-96Replacement, page 22-96
REAR CEILING LIGHTTest, page 22-96Replacement, page 22-96
FRONT PASSENGER'SDOOR SWITCH
HATCH LATCH SWITCHTest, page 22-97
CARGO AREA LIGHTTest, page 22-97Replacement, page 22 97
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Interior Lights
uJComponent Location Index
CEILING LIGHT/SPOTLIGHTSTest, page 22-96Replacement, page 22-96
REAR CEILING LIGHTTest, page 22-96Replacement, page 22-96
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HATCH LATCH SWITCHTest, page 22-97
CARGO AREA LIGHTfesl, page 22-97Replacement, page 22-97
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