2003 HONDA CIVIC Control

Gauges
2.
3.
Gauge Assembly Replacement
1.Remove the instrument panel (see page 20-59),
then remove the upper column cover {see page 17-
Place a clean shop towel (A) under the gauge
assembly to prevent scratching the steering
colum n or dash panel.
Remove the screws from the gauge assembly (B).
Disconnect the connectors (C), and remove thegauge assemDry.
Installthe gauge assembly in the reverse order of
removal.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Troubleshooting
Before testing, check the No. I { 10A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box and the No. '10 (7.5A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box.
1. Start the engine, and check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MlL).
Does the MIL come on?
YES- Troubleshoot the cause of the ECM DTC (see
page 1 1-57), and recheck.
NO-Go to step 2.
2. Check for a multiplex control unit DTC (see page
22,168).
ls a DTC ind icated?
YES Troubleshooting the cause of the multiplex
control unit DTC {see page 22-168), and recheck.
NO Go to step 3.
3. Do the communication line check with the self-
diagnosis procedure (see page 22-56).
ls the word "Error" indicated on the odo/ttip
d isplay ?
YES The gauge cannot receive the signal from the
multiplex control unit and the ECI\,4. Check for an
open in the WHT/GRN wire (gauge connector
terminal B 13). lf no open is found, go to step 5.
NO Go to step 4.
4. Do the gauge drive circuit check with the self-
diagnosis procedure (see page 22-56).
Does the temperature gauge needle sweep lrom
the minimum position to the maximum, then tetutn
to the minimum position?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Replace the gauge assembly.l
5. Substitute a known-good ECM and recheck.
Did the symptom/ ind ication go away?
YES Replace the ECM.
NO Substitute a known good gauge assembly. lf
the symptom/indication goes away, replace thegauge assembly.l
4.
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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
3.
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)
7.
8.
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Exterior Lights
Component Location Index (cont'dl!
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS RELAY {Canadal[Wire colors: RED, REDryEL, ILRED/BLK and RED/BLU ITest, page 22-51
_LOW BEAM CUTRELAY {Canadal _Wire colorsr REDMHT, RED/BLK, ILREDryEL and RED/BLU ITest, page 22-51
DASH LIGHTS BRIGHTNESSCONTROLLER
/
COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCHTesVReplacement, page 22-80
oAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CONTROL UNIT lcanada)Input Test, page 22-76
DRL INDICATOR LIGHT {Canadal
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHTBulb Replacement, page 22-63
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
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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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4. Make these input tests at the connector,
.lfanytestindicatesaproblem,findandcorrectthecause,thenrecheckthesystem.
. lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty. Replace it.
CavityWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained2R E D/BLUUnder all
conditions
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 14 (40A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No. 3 {10A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire12YE L/RE Dlgnition switch
oN (r)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. l2 (7.5A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
BLKUnder all
conditions
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
. Poor ground {G50'1). An oDen in the wire7BLKUnder all
conditions
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
. Poor ground (G501)
' An open in the wire
10REDI/ELCombination
light switch ON/ =f\
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 15 (15A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty headlight relay 2
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
1RED/B LUCombination
light switch ON
{iD), and
dimmer switch
in HIGH
Connect a jumper wire between
No.3 and No. 1 terminals.
Both headlights (HIGH) and
h igh beam indicator light
should come on.
Blown bulb
Faulty low beam cut relay
Faulty combination light switch
Poor ground (G50'l )
An open in the wire'11
3
RED/BLK
GRN/BLK
Combination
light switch ON(iD), and
dimmer switch
in HIGH
Com bination
light switch ON(iD), and
dimmer switch
in HIGH
Connect a jumper wire between
No. 5 and No. 11 terminals.
Right headlight (HIGH) should
come on.
Check for continulty to ground
There should be continuity.
. Blown bulb. Faulty combination light switch. Poor ground (G 50'1 ). An open in the wire
. Faulty combination light switch. Poor grou nd {G501). An open in the wire
5
6GRN/ORNParking brake
lever oulled
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
Faulty parking brake switch
An open in the wire
8BLU/REDCombination
light switch OFF
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Faulty headlight relays
Short to ground
An ooen in the wire
WHT/BLUlgnition switch
oN 0r)
Attach to ground:
The DRL indicator light should
come on.
. Blown No. 10 (7.5A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. Faulty DRL indicator. An ooen in the wire
t5G RN/REDlgnition switch
oN (||)Attach to ground:
The brake system light should
come on.
Faulty brake system indicator
An open in the wire
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Exterior Lights
Brake PedalPosition Switch Test
1. Disconnectthe 4P connector (A) from the brakepedal position switch {B).
Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
termtnals.
. There should be continuity when the brake pedal
rs presseo.
. There should be no continuity when the brake
pedal is released.
Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4
terminals {with cruise control).
There should be no continuity when the brake
pedal is pressed.
There should be continuity when the brake pedal
is released.
lf necessary, adjust or replace the switch, or adjust
the pedal height (see page 19-6).
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Side Turn Signal Light Replacement
NOTE: Be careful nol to damage the fender.
1. Push the retaining spring (A). and remove the side
turn signal light (B),
Side Turn Signal Light: 5 W
2. Disconnect the 2P connector {C) from the light.

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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Entry Light Control System
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Circuit Diagram
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