2003 HONDA CIVIC oil level

Transmission Fluid Inspection and
Replacement
'1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the
engine OFF.
2. Remove the oilfiller plug (A) and washer (B), check
the condition of the fluid, and make sure the fluid is
at the proper level (C).
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug (D) and drain the fluid.
A44 N.m{4.5 kgt.m,33 rbr.ftl
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
Oil Capacity
1.5 0 (1.6 US (F) at tluid change
1.7 0 {1.8 US qt) at overhaul
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting
and noise because it does not contain the proper
additives.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.5.
13-3
Back-Up Light Switch Test
1. Disconnectthe back-up light switch (A) connector.
Check for continuity between the back up light
swilch 2P connector No. 1 and No.2 terminals.
There should be continuity when the shift lever is in
reverse.
lf necessary, replace the back-up light switch.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001), and install it
on the transmission housing.
2.
3.

Ground Distribution
Ground to Components Index
GroundComponent or circuit qrounded
Batterv, Transmission housinq
E ngine
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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Gauges
\-Component Location Index
PARKING BRAKE SWITCHpage 19-10
FUEL GAUGE SENDINGpage 11-156ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCHpage 8-4
GAUGE ASSEMBLYSelJ-diaqnostic Procedure, page 22-56Gauqe dulb Replacement, page 22 63Rep6cement, page 22-64Coolant Temperature GaugeTroLrbleshooting, page 22'64
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCHpage 19-10VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR {VSS)Troubleshooting, page 22-65Beplacement, page 22-67
22-54
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Gauges
Self-diagnostic Procedure
The gauge assembly has a self-diagnosis function.. The Beeper Drive Circuit Check. The Indicator Drive Circuit ChecL. The LCD Segments Check. The Gauges Drive Circuit Check (Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel gauge, Coolant temperature gauge). The Communication Line Check (the coolanttemperature signal line between the gauge and ECM)
NOTE: Indicators are also controlled via the communication line.
Entering the self-diagnosis f unction:
Before doing the self-diagnosis function, check the No. 9 (10A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and No. 10 {7.5A)fuse in the under'dash fuse/relay box.
1. Push and hold the trip/reset button.
2. Turn the lighting switch ON.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Within 5 sec., turn the lighting switch OFF, then ON and OFF again.5. Within 5 sec., release the trip/reset button, then push and release the button four times reDeatedlv.
NOTE:. While in the self-diagnosis mode, the dash lights brightness controller operates normally.'Whileintheself-diagnosismode,thetrip/resetbuttonisusedtostartthebeeperdrivecircuitcheckandthegauge
drive cicuit check.. lf the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph 12 km/h) orthe ignition switch is tu rned OFF, the self,diag nosis mode ends.
oN flrl
lgnition
Switch
Lighting
Switch
Trip/Reset
Switch-> Move to selt-diagnosis mode.
5 sec.5 sec.
The Beeper Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the beeper sounds five times
The Indicator Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the following indicators blink.
Seat belt indicator, Door/hatch indicator, Brake system, Lowfuel indicator, Maintenance required indicator (USA),
Washer fluid level indicator (Canada), Oil pressure light.
v
OFF
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Low Fuel lndicatorTest.....................11-158Moonroof Drain Channel SliderReplacement......................................... 20'44
Moonroof FrameRep1acement,,,,,,,,,,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,,,,,,............ 20 42
MoonroolGlassAdiustment ........................................... 20-37Rep1acement......................................... 20 37
Moonroot Limit SwitchAdjustment ........................................-.- 20 46Test ...................................................... 22 113
Moonrool MotorReplacement....-.................................... 2D-41
Oil Pressure SwitchTest ................-.-........-................................ 8-4Replacement.........-................................. 8-16
Oil Pump, EngineOverhau1 ................................................... 8-8
Oil, EngineReplacement...-................-.-...................... 8-5
OPDS UnitReplacement....................................... 23- 124
Outside Mirror HoldersBeplacement......................................... 20-15
Outside Power Mirror ActuatorsTest ...................................................... 22-117Bepf acement..-.................................... 22-1 14
Outside Power Mirror SwitchTest ..-................................................... 22-111
Outsid€ Power MirrorsReplacement............................ ... .. . . . 20-15Component Location lndex .............. 22- 114Circuit Diagram .................................. 22-115Test -..................................................... 22-116
Lower ArmsRemoval/1nsta11ation............................ 18 19
Lubrication SystemComponent Location Index..................... 8-3Test............................................................ 8 4
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M/TAssemblyRemoval.......... 13-4 Test...................... 22-1 12lnstallation............. 13-8
.........21,35
Disassembly ......................................... 13-14Resassembly .. ... ................. 13-46
M/TChange Leverlnspection ............................................. 13-19Disassembly 8eassemb1y ................... 13-20
M/T Countershaft AssemblyInspection ....................................... 13 31, 33Disassemb1y ......................................... 13-32Resassemb|y ........................................ 13-34
M/T DifferentialComponentLocation Index................. 13-52Adiuslment ........................................... 13-56
M/T Maifthaft Assembly1nspection ... ................................... 13-23, 26Disassembly ......................................... 13 25Resassembly ........................................ 13 28Adjustment ........................................... 13-43
M/T Reverse Shift ForkInspection .................... ........................ l3 19
M/T Shift LevelReplacement......................................... 13-51
Mainshaft BearingsReplacement....,.................................... 13 41
MairtenancelSee section 3)
MILHow to Informatron ............................. 1 1.46
MIL CircuitTroubleshooting .......... .- . . . . ......... 11 97
MirrorsComponentLocation Index................. 20'14
Mode Control MotorReplacement
Moonrool SunshadeRep1acement....................... . . ............. 20 40
Moonroof SwitchTesVRep1acement .............................. 22- l 12
Mooniool Wind Def lectorReplacement.......................-................. 20-38
Moonroof/SunroofComponent Location Index ... 20-35, 22-108Test ........................................................ 20-48Cf rcuit Diagram .................................. 22- 109
MTFInspection/Rep1acement. .......... ........... 13-3
Muhiplex Control SystemComponentLocation lndex ..............22 168Circuit Diagram .................................. 22-1690escription ......................................... 22-17 1Troubleshooting ................................ 22-17 2
Muliiplex Control Unit, Under-dashInput TestEntry Light Control Sysiem ............. 22-92Keyless Entry/Security AlarmSystern .-....................................... 22-155MultiplexControl System .............22 115Wiper/Washer................................. 22'1 41
NoiseTest,,Reduction Condenser
Parking ErakeInspection Adjustment ........... .............. 19-7
Parking Brake CableRep1acement......................................... 19-26
Parking Erake Switch
P
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Test ...................... 19-10
Test............................... . ...........2135
Moonroof Auto Stop SwitchosTest ...................................................... 22'113
Moon.oot Control Unillnput Test ............................................ 22-110
Moonroof Drein ChannelBeplacement ... . ....... ......................... 20 39
Oil Filte]Replacement............................................. 8-6
Oil Filter Feed PipeReplacement............... . ..-,...,.,,,,,,,,8-7
Oil PanRemoval .............,.,,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,,,.........-....... 7 1 1lnstallation .............................................. 7 -27
Passenger's TraVRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20-65
PCV ValveBeplacement....................................... 1 1'169Test........................................... l1 169
Piston Rings8ep1acement................................-.-...-.- 7-21
PistonsReplacement...................-....................... 7-181nsta|1ation ...................................... ...1-23
Power R€layTest ...............-.-...................................... 22-51
Power Window Motor, Driver'stesl.....,,,, .,.,,,............
Power Window Motors, Passenger's
Power Window Switch, Masterlnput Test ..........-.........-....................... 22-126Tesr ....... . ............................................ 22 124Replacement....................................... 22-133
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SuspensionAdjustment................-............................184 VComponent Location Index................. 20-17
Windshield GlessReplacement............-..............-............. 20 19
Synchro Ring, Triple-coneInspection...............-..........................1339 ValveGuides
Synchro SleeveInspectaon/Reassemb1y ....................... 13 39
Inspection ............-.-................................ 6 32Beplacement ..........-................................ 6 33 Wiper Intermittent Control Unit,Rear WindowInput Test
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Valve SeatsRepair ...................................................... 6 35.....22-134
WiDer Motor, Rear WindowRep1acement....................................... 22-1 46Adjustment .-.-.......Removal ...-...-......................................-... 6-31 WiDer Motor, windshield6-9
.....6-32 Test.......-..........-.....-.............................22-143Taillight
ThermostaiTest ........................
Inspec!on
Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit
VTC System
Wiper/WasheI
Wi.ing System
10 4 Troubleshooting .....-... ..........................22-65 Component Location In dex ..............22-134Replacement.....-...-....... ...................... 10 IvssThrottle BodyTest ..................Removal/lnstallation .. . . . . . .. ... 11-'165 VTC ActuatorDisassembly/Feassemb|y................-11-166 Inspection
Circuit Diagram .......................... 22-136, 131
Replacement -.............. ............ .............22 61 Wiper/Washor SwitchTesVReplacement .............................. 22-1 40
.................68 WireHarnesses
11-160
Replacement ........................................... 6 24 (Seefirstpageofthislndex)Throttle CableAdjustment ...... ...-.................... 11163 VTC Oil ConlrolSolenoid ValveRemoval/1nsta11ation..........................11164 Removal....-...-... |1-127 HowtoIn{ormation ...............................223Belay and Control UnitLocations .-....-.............. -.-.-....- 22-7, 4, 1 1, 12Beplacement.........-............................... 1767 ComponentLocationlndex.............. 11-117Tie-rod Ball Joint Boots
lnstallation
Replacement
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay
tsTiming/Cam ChainVTEC Solenoid Valve...612 Femoval/lnspection....-......................11-128................ 6 15
Timing/Cam Chain Auto-tensionelRemoval/1nsta11ation..............................6-19 W
Troubleshooting{See first page ot this Index)
Turn Signal Light
Timing/Cam Chain CaseOil SealInstallation......................-......................6,21 Washer Fluid Level SwitchTesVReplacement .............................. 22 1 44Trailing ArmsRemoval/lnstallation .............. . . . . ..... 18 33 Washer Fluid ReservoirReplacement ....................................... 22-1 46tnmComponent Location lndex ................- 20 49 Washer Motor, WindshieldRemoval/lnstallation ..-.......20 50,51,52,53 Test -..............-.............. ........................22 144
Washer Tube, WindshieldReplacement......-...-............................ 22 1 47
W.ter Outlet.........22 A4 Installation ..................-........................... '10-9
InputTest........22-87 lnstallation................ 10IWeter Passage
Wheels andTires
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights Water PumpComponent Location In dex .................22 85 Inspection ........................... .. . . . ....... 10 5Circu it Diagram ................-................... 22-86 Replacement .-......................................... 10 5
U
WheelBearingsInspec|ion ....................................... ....... 18 8
Wheel Speed SensorsInspection ..-..,.,.,,.,,,,,.,.,,,...................... 19-59Replac€ment ........-....... . . . . . . .. -.... 19-59UndeFdash Fuse/R€lay BoxRemoval/lnstaf lation ............................ 22-49
Upper ArmsRemoval/|nsta11ation................. ... 18-32
],sInspect|on