2003 HONDA CIVIC Ignition switch

Heating and Air Conditioning
Air Mix Control Motor Test
1. Disconnect the 5P connector from the air mix
control motor.
2. Connect battery powertothe No. l terminal ofthe
air mix control motor, and ground the No. 2
terminal; the air mix control motor should run, and
stop at Max Cool. lf it doesn't, reverse the
connections;the air mix control motor should run,
and stop at Max Hot. lf the air mix control motor
does not run, remove it. then check the air mix
control linkage and door for smooth movement.
. lf the linkage and door move smoothly, replace
the air mix control motor.. lf the linkage ordoorstickor bind, repairthem as
needed.. lf the air mix control motor runs smoothly, go to
step 3.
AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR
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4.
Measure the resistance between the No. 4 and
No. 5 terminals. lt should be between 2.1 k to
3.9 kQ.
Reconnect the air mix control motor 5P connector,
then turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Using the Backprobe Set, measure the voltage
between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.
Max Cool about 1V
Max Hot about 4 V
lf either the resistance or voltage readings are not
as specified, replace the air mix cotrol motor.
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Air Mix Control Motor Replacement
1.Remove the under-dash fuse/relay box (see page
22-491.
Disconnect the 5P connector {A) from the air mix
control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws
and the air mix control motor from the heater unit.
Remove the rod (C) from the arm (D) of the air mix
controi motor.
Install the motor in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, make sure the motor runs
smoothly.
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Heating and Air Gonditioning
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Power Transistor Test
1. Disconnect the 4P connector from the power
Iranslslor.
2, Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and
No. 2 terminals of the power transistor. lt should be
about '1.4 1.5 kQ.
. lf the resistance iswithln the specifications, go to
step 3.. lf the resistance is notwithin the specifications,
replace the power transistor.
POWER TRANSISTOB
Carefully release the lock tab on the No. 4 terminal(BLUI/EL) (A) in the 4P connector, then remove the
terminal and insulate it from body ground.
(To 12 V power source on vehicle)
Reconnect the 4P connector to the power transistor.
Supply 12 volts to the No. 4 cavity with a jumper
wire.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check that the
blower motor runs.
. lf the blower motor does not run, replace the
power rranstsror.. lf the blower motor runs,the powertransistoris
oK.
12 V power source on vehicle)
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1.
Heater Control Panel and Push
Switch Assembly Removal and
Installation
Remove the center panel (see page 20-62).
Remove the dials (A), then remove the self-tapping
screws and the heater control panel (B)from the
center panel (Cl. Remove the self-tapping screws
and the push switch assembly (D)from the center
panel.
lnstall the control panel and push switch assembly
in the reverse order of removal. After installation,
operate the control panel controls to see whether it
worKs propeny.
Run the self-diagnosis function to confirm that
there are no problems in the system (see page 21-
8).
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4.

Heating and Air Conditioning
Heater Valve Cable Adjustment
1. From underthe hood, open the cable clamp {A),
then disconnect the heater valve cable (B) from the
heater valve arm {C).
tFrom under the dash, disconnect the heater valve
cable housing from the cable clamp (A), and
disconnect the heater valve cable (B) from the air
mix control linkage {C).
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Set the temperature control dial on Max Cool with
the ignition switch ON (ll).
Attach the heater valve cable (B) to the air mix
control linkage (C) as shown above, then snap the
heater valve cable housing into the cable clamp (A).
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5, From under the hood, turn the heater valve arm {C)
to the fully closed position as shown, and hold it.
Attach the heater valve cable (B) to the heater valve
arm, and gently pull on the heater valve cable
housing to take up any slack, then install the heater
valve cable housing into the cable clamp (A).
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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.
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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.
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The LCD Segment Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the odo/trip segment blinks five times.
The Gauge Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the speedometer, the tachometer, the fuel gauge, and the coolant
temperature gauge needles sweep from the minimum position to maximum position, then return to the minimum
posrtron.
NOTE: After the beeper stops sounding and the needles return to the minimum position, pushing the trip/reset button
starts the beeper drive circuit check (one beep) and the gauge drive circuit check again.
The check cannot be started untilthe needles return to the minimum position.
Self-diagnosismode
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Faulty:
The needles sweep from theminimum position to themaximum position, then returnto the minimum position-
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Ending the self-diagnosis function:
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
NOTEr lf the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph {2 km/h), the self diagnosis fu nction ends.
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The Communication Line Check:
In the self-diagnosis mode, after the odo/trip LCD segments check, the self-diagnosis starts the communication line
cnecK.
lf all segments comes on, the communication line is OK.
lf the word "Error" is indicated, there is a malfunction in the communication line between the gauge assembly. the
multiDlex control unit. and the ECM.
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IVehicle Speed Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
Special Tools Required:
Test Harness 07LAJ-PT3020A
Before testing, inspect the No. 4 (10A) and No. 10 (7.5A)
fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
1. Disconnect the 3P connector from the vehicle
speed sensor (VSS) {A).
Connect the test harness only to the engine wire
harness.
Connect the RED test harness clip (B) to the positive
probe of an ohmmeter. Cover the white (C) and
green {D) test harness leads with protective tape (E).
Check for continuity between the RED test harness
clip and body ground,
ls there continuity?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Repair open in the BLK wire between the VSS
and G 101.I
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4.
5. Connect the WHT test harness cliD (B) to the
positive probe of a voltmeter, and connect the RED
test harness clip (C) to the negative probe.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
le thara h2ltarv v^ltada?
YES-Go to step 7.
NO Repair open in the BLK,/YEL wire between the
VSS and the under-dash fuse/relay box.l
Disconnect the WHT test harness clip (B).
Connect the GRN test harness clip {D) to the
positive probe of a voltmeter.
Is there 5 V or more?
YES- Go to step 9.
NO Repair short or open in the BLUMHT or WHT/
GRN wire between the VSS and the cruise control
unit, or the ECM.I
(cont'd)
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Gauges
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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
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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

Exterior Lights
Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test - Canada
The DRL indicator light in the gauge assembly will come on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (ll) with the
headlight switch off and the parking brake se1. lt should go off when you turn on the headlight switch and release the
parking brake. lf it comes on at any other time, do the control unit input test.
NOTE: When the daytime running lights are on, the high beam indicator will glow at half its normal intensity.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-60).
2, Disconnectthe l4Pconnector(A) from thedaytime running lightscontrol unit(B).
RED/BLUGNN/BLKRED/BLUGRN/BLKGRN/ORN
BLU/RED RED/YEL YEL/RED
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose orcorroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheckthe system.
' lf the terminals look OK, go to step 4.
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