2003 HONDA CIVIC heater troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting Index
In case of multiple problems, the recirculation indicator will indicate only the DTC with the least number of blinks.
ln case of an intermittent failure, the heater control panel will store the DTC until the ignition is turned off.
DTC {Recirculation
Indication Blinks)
Detection ltemPage
7An open in the air mix control motor circuit(see paqe 21-16)
8A short ln the air mix control motor circuit(see Daoe 21-'16)
9A problem in the air mix control linkaqe, door, or motor(see paqe 21- 17)
10An open or shon in the mode control motor circuit(see oaqe 21-18)
11A problem in the mode control linkage, doors, or motor(see paqe 21191
12A problem in the blower motor circuit(see paqe 21-20)
13A problem in the EEPROM in the heater control panel;
the control oanel must be reolaced
(see page 21-38)
14An ooen in the evaDorator temDerature sensor circuit(see paqe 21-23)
A short in the evaDoralor temoerature sensor circuit(see oaqe 21-241
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SvmptomDiagnostic procedureAlso check for
Recirculation control doors do not
change between Fresh and Recirculate
Recirculation Control Motor
Circuit Troubleshooting (see page
21 251
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
Both heater and Ay'C do not workHeater Control Power and Ground
Circuits Troubleshooting (see
page 21-27)
Blown fuse No. '14 (10A) in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Poor ground at G501
Cleanliness and tightness of all
conneclors
Condenser fan does not run at all (but
radiator fan runs with the Ay'C on)
Condenser Fan Circuit
Troubleshooting {see page 21-28)
. Poor ground at G301. Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
Both fans do not run with the A,/C onRadiator and Condenser Fans
Common Circuit Troubleshooting
(see page 21-29)
Blown fuse No. 1 (20A) and No.4
(20A) in the under-hood fuse/relay
box
Poor ground at G30l
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
Compressor clutch does not engage(both fans run with A,/C on)
Compressor Clutch Circuit
Troubleshootinq (see Daqe 21-30)
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
A/C system does not come on (both
fans and compressor)
Ay'C Pressure Switch Circuit
Troubleshooting (see page 21-32)
Blown fuse No. 1 (20A) and No. 4
(20A) in the under-hood fuse/relay
box
Poor ground at G301
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
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Heating and Air Conditioning
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC 7: An Open in the Air Mix Control Motor
Circuit
1. Test the air mix control motor {see page 2'l-341.
ls the air mix control motor OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the air mix control motor.l
2. Disconnect the air mix control motor 5P connector.
3. Disconnect heater control panel connectors A {14P)
and B (22P).
4. Check for continuity between the following
terminals of heater control panel connectors A
(14P) and B (22P) and the air mix control motor 5P
connector,
14P: 5P:
No. 1 No.5
No.2 No.4
No.3 No.2
No.9 No. 1
22P: 5P:
No.6 No.3
Wire side ol lem.letehi.6ls
ls there continuity?
YES-Check for loose wires or poor connections at
heater control oanel connectors A (14P) and B (22P)
and at the air mix control motor 5P connector. lf the
connections are good. substitute a known-good air
mix control motor, and recheck, lf the symptom/
indication goes away, replace the original air mix
control motor. lf the symptom/indication continues,
substitute a known-good heater control panel, and
recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes away,
replace the original heater control panel.l
NO Repair any open inthewire(s) ketweenthe
heater control panel and the air mix control
motor.l
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DTC 8: A Short in the Air Mix Control Motor
Circuit
1. Test the air mix control motor(see page 21-341.
ls the ait mix control motor OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the air mix contorol motor.I
2. Disconnect the air mix control motor 5P connector.
3. Disconnect heater control panel connectors A (14P)
and B (22P).
4. Check for continuity between body ground and
heater control panel connector A (14P) terminals
No. 1, 2, 3, and 9 individually, and between body
ground and heater control panel connector B (22P)
terminal No. 6.
HEATERCONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {I4PI
HEATER CONTFOL PANELCONNECTOR B I22P1
ls therc continuity?
YES-Repair any shortto body ground ln the
wire(s) between the heater control panel and the air
mix control motor.l
NO-Go to step 5.
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side oilema e lerminals

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DTC Troubleshooting.(cont'd)
DTC 10: An Open or Short in the Mode
Control Motor Circuit
1. Test the mode control motor (see page 21-35).
ls the mode cottol motor OK?
YES Go to step 2.
NO Replace the mode control motor.I
Disconnect the mode control motor 10P connector.
Disconnect heater control panel connectors A (14P)
and B \22P1.
Check for continuity between body ground and
heater control panel connector A (14P) terminals
No. 2, 10, and 11 individually, and between body
ground and heater control panel connector B (22P)
terminals No. '17, 18, 19, and 20 individually.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14PI
2.
3.
Wire side ol lemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair any shortto body ground in the
wire(s) between the heater control panel and the
mode control motor.l
NO Go to step 5.
HEATER CONTROL PANELCONNECTOR B {22P)
Wire side of femaLe lerminals
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5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check the same
terminals for voltage.
HEATEB CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14P)
Wire side of female terminal
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR B {22PI
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RED/YELWHT
Wire side of female terminals
ls there any voltage?
YES-. Repair any short to power in the wire(s)
between the heater control panel and the mode
control motor. This short may also damage the
heater control panel. Repair the short to power
before replacing the heater control panel.l
NO- Go to step 6.

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DTC Troubleshooting {cont'd)
6. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of
heater control panel connector A (14P) and the
No, 2 terminal of the evaporalor temperature
sensor 2P connector.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14PIWire side of female terminals
LT GRN
EVAFORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2P CONNECTORWire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES-Check for loose wires or Door connections at
heater control panel connector A ('l4P) and B l22Pl
and at the evaporator temperature sensor 2P
connector. lf the connections are good, substitute a
known-good heater control panel, and recheck. lf
the symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original heater control panel.l
NO Reoair ooen in the wire between the heater
control panel and the evaporator temperature
sensor.I
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4.
DTC 15: A Short in the Evaporator
Temperature Sensor Circuit
1. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor (see
page 21-37).
2. Test the evaporator temperature sensor (see page
21-37 J.
ls the resistance within the specifications shown
on the graph?
YES Go to step 3.
NO Replace the evaporator temperature
sensor. !
Disconnect heater control panel connector B l22Pl.
Check for continuity between the No. 7 terminal of
heater control panel connector B {22P) and body
ground.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR B (22P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair short to body ground in the wire
betvveen the heater control panel and the
evaporator temperature sensor. I
NO-Substitute a known-good heater control panel,
and recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes away,
replace the original heater control panel.I

3.
Recirculation Control Motor Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Check the No. 14('10A)fuse inthe under-dashfuse/
relay box.
ls the f use OK?
YES Go to step 2.
NO- Replace the fuse, and recheck.l
2. Disconnect the recirculation control motor 5P
conneclor.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
lvleasure the voltage between the No. 5 terminal of
the recirculation control motor 5P connector and
body ground.
RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR5P CONNECTOR
7.
Wire side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 5.
NO- Repair open in the wire between the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
recirculation control motor .l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Testthe recirculation control motor {see page 21-
36),
ls the recirculation control motor OK?
YES Go to step 7.
NO- Replace the recirculation control motor, or
repair the linkage and doors.I
Disconnect heater control panel connector A (14P).
5.
6.
8. Check for continuity between the No. 5 and No. 6
terminals of heater control panel connector A (14P)
and body ground individually.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A I14P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair any shortto body ground in the
wire(s) between the heater control panel and the
recirculation control motor.l
NO-Go to step 9.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check the same
wires for voltage.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A Il4PI
Wire side of lemale terminals
ls therc any voltage?
YES Repair any shonto power in the wire(s)
between the heater control panel and the
recirculation control motor. This shon may also
damage the heater control panel. Repair the shon
to power before replacing the heater control
pa nel. I
NO-Go to step 10.
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Recirculation Control Motor Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'd!
10. Turn the ignition swirch OFF.
11. Check for continuity between the following
terminals of heater control panel connector A ( 14P)
and the recirculation control motor 5P connector.'l4Pt 5P:
No.5 No. 1
No.6 No.2
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14P}Wire side ol temale terminats
RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR 5P CONNECTORWire side ol lemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Check for loose wires or poor connections at
heater control panel connector A ( 14P) and at the
recirculation control motor 5P conneclor. lf the
connections are good, substitute a known-good
heater control panel, and recheck. lf the symptom/
indication goes away, replace the original heater
control panel,I
NO Repair any open in the wire{s) between the
heater control panel and the recirculation control
motor.l
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Heater Control Power and Ground Circuits Troubleshooting
1. Check the No.14 (10A)fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
ls the f use OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the fuse, and recheck.l
2. Disconnect heater control panel connectorA{'14P).
3. Turn the ignition switch oN (ll).
4. Measure the voltage between the No. l4terminal
of heater control panel connector A (14P) and body
grouno.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14P}
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Wire side of temale terminals
BLK/YEL
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Repair open in the wire betvveen the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
heater control panel.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Check for continuity between the No. l3terminal of
heater control panel connector A (14P) and body
g rou nd.
HEATER CONTRoL PANEL CONNEcToR A (1ilP)
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BLK
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Wire side of temaleterminals
ls therc continuity?
YES Check for loose wires or poor connections at
healer control panel connector A (14P). lfthe
connections are good, substitute a known-good
heater control panel, and recheck. lf the symptom/
indication goes away, replace the original heater
control panel.l
NO Check for an open in the wire between the
heater control panel and body ground. lf the wire is
OK, check for poor ground at G501. I
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