2003 HONDA CIVIC low oil pressure

11. Check for continuity between ECM connector
terminals B1 and B23 and body ground individually.
VTC(BtK/WHT)
ls there continuity?
YES Go to step 12.
NO Update the ECM if it does not have the latest
software, or substitute a known-good ECM, then
recheck (see page 11-6). lf the symptom/indication
goes away with a known-good ECM, replace the
original EClvl. !
Disconnect the VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P
connector.
Check for continuity between ECM connector
terminals B1 and 823 and body ground individually.
12.
13.
vfc(8LK/WHT)
Wire side of female rermina s
ls there continuity?
YES-Repair short in the wire between the ECM (B1,
B23) and the VTC oil control solenoid valve.l
NO Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve
(see page 11-1211.a
4.
DTC P0011: VTC System Malfunction
1. Reset the EClvl (see page 1 1-4).
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
3. Test-drive at a steady speed between 20 40 mph
(30 60 km/h) for 10 minutes.
Check for Temporary DTC P0011 with the scan tool
ls Tempotaty DTC P0011 indicated?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO- Intermittent failu re, system is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose wires at the
VTC oil control solenoid valve and at the ECM.I
Watch the low oil pressure light with the engine
ru n n ing.
ls the low oil pressute light on?
YES- Check the oil pressure (see page 8-4).I
NO-Go to step 6.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Remove the auto-tensioner (see page 4-28).
6.
7.
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DTC Pl259: WEC System Malf unction
SpecialTools Required. Pressure gauge adapter 07NAJ P07010A
. A/T low pressure gauge w/panel 07406-0070300. A/T pressure hose 07406-0020201. Av/T pressure hose,2,210 mm 07IMAJ-PY4o11A
. l"/T pressure adapter 07MAJ-PY40120
. Oil pressure hose 07ZAJ-S54,4200
1. Reset the ECM (see page 11-4).
2. Check the engine oil level, and refill ifnecessary.
3. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load {in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
4. Road testthe vehicle:
Accelerate in the 1st gear to an engine speed over
4.000 rpm. Hold the speed for at least 2 seconds. lf
DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test,
repeat the test two more times.
ls DTC P1259 indicated?
YES Go to step 5.
NO-lntermittent failure, system is OK at this time
Check the oil consumption if oil was added in step
2. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the VTEC solenoid valve, the VTEC oil pressure
switch, and at the ECI\4. I
5, Turn the ignitjon switch OFF.
6. Disconnect the VTEC oil pressureswitch 2P
connector.
7. Check for continuity between VTEC oil pressure
switch 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2
VTEC OIL PRESSURE SWITCH2P CONNECTOR
Terminal side of male terminals
Is there continuity?
YES-Go to step 8.
NO Replace the VTEC oil pressure switch.l
8. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
9. Measure voltage between VTEC oil pressure switch
2P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground
ls there battety voltage?
YES Go to steP 14.
NO-Go to step 10.
(cont'd)
VTEC OIL PRESSURE SWITCH2P CONNECTOR
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Wire side of female terminals
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18.Remove the VTEC oil pressure switch (A) and
installthe specialtools as shown, then reinstall the
VTEC oil pressure switch.
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20.
21.
22.
07NAJ-P07010A
Reconnect the VTEC solenoid valve 2P connector
and VTEC oil pressure switch 2P connector.
Connect a tachometer or OBD ll scan tool/Honda
PGM Tester to the DLC.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
Checkthe oil pressure at engine speeds of 1,000
and 2.000 rpm. Keep the measuring time as shon
as possible {less than 1 minute) because the engine
is running with no load.
ls the oil ptessure below 49 kPa (0.5 kgf/cnf,
7 psi)?
YES Go to step 23.
NO Inspect the VTEC solenoid valve (see page 11-'t28l.a
23.
24.
25.
26.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the VTEC solenoid valve 2P connector.
Aftach the battery positive terminalto VTEC
solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 2.
Start the engine, then connect the battery negative
terminalto VTEC solenoid valve 2P connector
terminal No. 1, and check the oil pressure at an
engine speed of 3,000 rpm.
ls the oil pressure above 390 kPa (4.0 kgt/crtf ,
57 psi)?
YES Go to step 27.
NO Inspectthe VTEC solenoid valve (see page I1-
12Al.a
27. With the battery terminals still connectedtothe
VTEC solenoid valve connector, measure voltage
between ECM connector terminal 89 and bodv
oround.
ECM CONNECTOR B {24P)
ls there battery voltage above 4,000 tpm?
YES Go to step 28.
NO-Replace the VTEC oil pressure switch (see
page 11'128).1
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery terminals from the VTEC
solenoid valve terminal connector.
(cont'd)
28.
29.
Wire side of female terminals
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Rear Suspension
Damper/Spring Replacement (cont'dl
Disassembly/lnspection
1. Compress the damper spring with a commercially
available strut compressor (A) according to the
manufacturer's instructions. then remove the self-
locking nut (B)while holding the damper shaft (C)
with a hex wrench (D). Do not compress the spring
more than necessarv to remove the nut.
Release the pressure from the strut spring
compressor, then disassemble the damper as
shown ln the Exploded View.
Reassemble all the pans, except for the spring.
Compress the damper assembly by hand, and
check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should extend smoothly and constantly when
compression is released. lf it does not, the gas is
leaking and the damper should be replaced.
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4.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding
during these tests.
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Reassembly
1. Install allthe partsexceptthe self-locking nutonto
the damper unit by referring to the Exploded View.
Align the bottom of the spring {A} and the stepped
part of the lower spring seat (B), and align the
damper mounting base as shown,
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Installthe damper assembly on a commercially
available strut spring compressor (C).
Compress the damper spring with the spring
compressor.
Installthe new self'locking nut (A) on the damper
shaft.
10 x 1.25 mm29Nm(3.0 kgt m,22 lbt.ft)
5. Hold the damper shaft {B) with a hex wrench (C),
and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified
torque.

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Wheel Sensors
The wheel sensors are the magnetic contactless type. As the gear pulser teeth rotate past the wheel sensor's magnetic
coil, AC current is generated. The AC frequency changes in accordance with the wheel speed. The ABS control unit
detects the wheel sensor signal frequency and thereby detects the wheel speed.
!t LOW SPEED
Wheel Speed and Modulator Control
8E!EEETqE VEJ!q!ESPEEq
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PRESSURE
OUTLETVALVE 9p
OFF
INLETVALVE oN
OFF
MoroR I-,. ltlOFF
When the wheel speed drops sharply below the vehicle speed, the inlet valve closes and il necessary, the outlet valve
opens momentarily to reduce the caliper fluid pressure. The pump motor starts at this time. As the wheel speed is
restored, and the outlet valve closes, the inlet valve opens momentarily to increase the caliper fluid pressure.
GEAR PULSERWHEEL S€NSOR.r HIGX SPEED
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HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Gonditioningl
Heating and Air Conditioning
SpecialTools
Comoonent Location lndex ........
A/C Service Tios and
Precautions
A,/C Refrigerant Oil
ReDlacement
General Troubleshooting
lnformation
DTC Troubleshooting Index .......
Symptom Troubleshooting
1ndex..............
System Description .....................
Circuit Diagram
DTC Troubleshooting ..................
Recirculation Control Motor
CircuitTroubleshooting .......... 21-25
Heater Control Power and Ground
Circuits Troubleshooting ........ 21-27
Condenser Fan Circuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-28
Radiator and Condenser Fans
Common Circuit
Troubfeshooting ...................... 21-29
Compressor Clutch Circuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-30
A,/C Pressure Switch Circuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-32
Air Mix Control Motor
Test and Reolacement ............. 21-34
Mode Control Motor
Test and Replacement ............. 21-35
Recirculation Control Motor
Test and Reolacement ............. 21-36
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Reolacement and Test ............. 21-31
Power Transistor Test ................. 21 -38
Heater Control Panel and
Push Switch Assemblv
Removal and Installation ........ 21-38
Dust and Pollen Filter
Reolacement ..21-39
Blower Unit Removal and
lnstallation ...... 21-39
Blower Unit Comoonents
ReDlacement ............................ 21-41
Evaporator Core
Reolacement ..21-42*Heater Unit/Core
ReDlacement ..21-43
Heater Valve Cable
Adjustment .....21-46
CompressorReplacement .......... 21-47
Comoressor Clutch Check .......... 21-48
Comoressor Clutch Overhaul ..... 21-49
Compressor Thermal Protector
Reo1acement ............................ 21-51
Comoressor Relief Valve
Reolacement ............................ 21-51
Condenser Reolacement ............ 21-52
Refrigerant Recovery .................. 21-53
System Evacuation ...................... 21-54
System CharginS ......................... 21-55
Refrigerant LeakTest .................. 21-56
A,/C Svstem Tests ........................ 21-57

Heating and Air Conditioning
A/C Service Tips and Precautions
Compressed air mixed with R- 134a forms a
combustible vapor.
The vapor can burn or explode causing serious
injury.
Never use compressed air to pressure test
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air
conditioning systems.
Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor
can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.
The air conditioning system uses HFC-134a (R-134a)
ref rigerant and polyalkyleneglycol (PAG) ref rigerant oil,
which are not compatible with CFC'12 (R-12) refrigerant
and mineral oil. Do not use R-'12 refrigerant or mineral
oil in this system, and do not aftempt to use R 12
servicing equipment; damage to the air conditioning
system or your servicing equipment will result.
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is
certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to
remove R-134a from the air conditioning system.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the
work area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioning
systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested
with compressed air.
Additional health and safety information may be
obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant
manufacturers.
. Always disconnect the negative cable from the
battery whenever replacing air conditioning parts.
. Keep moisture and dirt out of the system. When
disconnecting any lines, plug or cap the fittings
immediately; don't remove the caps or plugs until
iust be{ore you reconnect each line.' Before connecting any hose or line, apply a few drops
of relrigerant oil to the O-ring.. When tightening or loosening a fitting, use a second
wrench to support the matching fitting.. When discharging the system, use a R-'134a
ref rigerant recovery/recycling/charging station; don't
release refrigerant into the atmosphere.
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A: 130 m0 {4 l/3 tl.oz,4.6 lmp.oz)
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A/C Refrigerant Oll Replacement
Recommended PAG oil: KEIHIN SP 10:
. P/N 38897-P l3-A01AH: '120 m0 i4 fl oz). P/N 38899-P13'A01: 40 m0 i1 1/3 fl oz)
Add the recommended refrigerant oil in the amount
listed if you replace any of the following parts.
. To avoid contamination. do not return the oilto the
container once dispensed, and never mix it with other
refrigerant oils.. lmmediately af'ter using the oil, reinstallthe cap on
the container, and seal it to avoid moisture
aosorpron.. Donotspill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may
damage the paint. lf it gets on the paint, wash it off
immediately.
Condenser ...........25 mA \516 tl.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Evaporator ........... 45 m0 (1 113Il.oz, '1.4 lmp.oz)
Line or hose ......... '10 m0 {1/3 fl.oz,0.4 lmp.oz)
Receiver/Dryer .... '10 m0 ('113 fl.oz,0.4 lmp.oz)
Leakage repai r .... 25 m0, 1516 Il oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Compressor ......... For compressor replacemenl,
subtract the volume of oil drained
from the removed compressor from
130 m0 (4 1/3fl.oz, 4.6lmp.oz), and
drain the calculated volume of oil
f rom the new compressor: '130 m0
i.4113 fl.oz,4.6 lmp.oz) Volume of
removed compressor = Volume to
drain from new compressor.
NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from
the removed compressor, don't
d rain more than 50 m0 \1 2/3 fl.oz,'1.8 lmp oz)from the new
compressor.
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Heating and Air Gonditioning
System Description (cont'dl
The air conditioning system removes heat from the passenger compartment by circulating refrigerant through the
system as shown below.
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BLOWER FAN
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EXPANSION VALVE(Meters the requiredamount of refrigerantinto the evaporator)
A/C PRESSURE SWITCHWhen the refriqerant is below196 kPa (2.0 kgi/cm',28 psi)or above 3,140 kPa (32 kgf/cm'455 psi), the Py'c pressureswitch opens the circuit tothe Py'C switch and stops theair conditioning to protect thecompressor-
RECEIVER/DRYER(Traps debris, andremoves morsturel
APOBATOR TEMPERATURESENSOR
THERMAL PROTECTOR(Opens the compressor clutch circuitwhen the compressot temperaturebecomes too high)
RELIEF VALVE(Relieves pressure at the compressorwhen the pressure is too high)
A/C COMPRESSOR(Suction and comoression)\-^
I HrcH PRESSURE vAPoR
[ '.... -:--l Low PREsSUBE LrourD
tffi Low PREssURE vAPoR
This vehicle uses HFC-134a (R-'134a) refrigerant which does not contain ch lorofluorocarbons. Pay attention to the
following service items:
. Do not mix refrigerants CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). They are notcompatible.. Use onlythe recommended polyalkyleneglycol (PAG ) refrigera nt oil (KElHlN SP '!0) designedfortheR-134a
compressor. Intermixing the recommended (PAG) refrigerant oil with any other retrigerant oil will result in
compressor failu re.. AllAy'C system parts (compressor, discharge line, suction line, evaporator, condenser, receiver/dryer. expansion
valve, O-rings for joints) have to be designed for refrigerant R 134a. Do not exchange with R-'12 parts.
. Use a halogen gas leak detector designed for refrigerant R-134a.. R-12 and R-134a refrigerant servicing equipment are not interchangeable. Use only a recovery/recycling/charging
station that is U.L.-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to service R-134a air conditioning
system.. Always recover the refrigerant R-134a with an approved recovery/recycling/charging station before disconnecting
any Ay'C fifting.
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CONDENSER(Radiation of heat)
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