2003 HONDA CIVIC Throttle

Intake Air System
Refer to the System Diagram to see the functional
layout of the system.
Intake Air Bypass Control Thermal Valve
When the engine is running, the intake air bypass
control thermal valve sends air to the iniectors,
INJECTOR
Throttle Body
The throttle body is a single-barrel side draft type. lt
houses the TP senser and the IAC valve. The lower
portion of the IAC valve is heated by engine coolant
from the cylinder head.
IAC VALVE
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Fuel and Emissions Systems
System Descriptions (cont'dl
ldle Control System Diagram
The idle speed of the engine is controlled by the ldle Air Control (lAC) varve:
'Aftertheenginestarts,theIACvalveopensforacertainamountoftime.Theamountofairisincreasedtoraisethe
idle sDeed.. When the engine coolant temperature is low, the IAC valve is opened to obtain the proper fast idle speed. Theamount of bypassed air is controlled in relation to engine coolant temperature.
INTAKE MANIFOLDIAC VALVEAKE AIR DUCT
CLEANER
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BLK/REO
YEL/BLK ---< FromPGM.FIMAINRELAY
THROTTLE AODY
Intake Air System Diagram
This system supplies air for engine needs. A resonator in the intake air
drawn into the svstem.
VARIOUSSENSOnS
pipe provides additional silencing as air is
THROTTLE AODYVARIOUSSENSORS
BLK
BLK
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Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Control
System Monitor and Readiness code
NOTE:
All readiness code are cleared when the batterV is
disconnected or when the ECM is cleared with the
OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester.
The enable criteria must be repeated if the intake air
temperature (lAT) drops lower than 36'F (20"C) from
its value at engine $an up.
Enable Criteria
At engine start up, ECT and IAT are higher than 32'F(0"C) , but lower than 95'F (35"C).
At engine start up, the ECT and IAT are within 12'F(7'C) of each other.
Procedure
1. Connect the scan tool to the vehicle's data link
connector (DLC), and bring up the tool's generic
OBD ll mode.
2. Start the engine.
3. Test-drive the vehicle under stop-and-go conditions
with short periods of steady cruise. After about
2.5 miles (1.6 km), the readiness code should
switch f rom incomplete to complete.
4. lf the readinesscode isstill setto incomplete, check
for a temporary DTC. lf there is no DTC, one or
more of the enable criteria were probably not met;
repeat the procedure.
Air Fuel Ratio (A/Fl Sensor Monitor and
Readiness Code
NOTE:. Do not turn the ignition switch off during the
orocedure.. All readiness codes are cleared when the baftery is
disconnected or when the ECM is cleared with the
OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester.
Enable Criteria
ECT at 140'F (60"C) or higher.
Procedure
1. Connect the scan toolto the vehicle's data link
connector (DLC), and bring up the tool's generic
OBD ll mode.
2. Start the engine.
3. Test-drive the vehicle under stop-and-go conditions
with short periods of steady cruise. During the
drive, decelerate (wirh the throttle fully closed) for
5 seconds. After about 3.5 miles (2.2 km). the
readiness code should switch from incomDlete to
complete.
4. lfthereadinesscodeisstill set to incomplete, check
for a temporary DTC. lfthere is no DTC, the enable
criteria was probably not meU repeat the procedure.
Air/Fuel Ratio (A/Fl Sensor Heater Monitor
Readiness Code
NOTE; All readiness codes are cleared when the battery
is disconnected or when the ECM is cleared with the
OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester,
Procedure'1. Connect the scan tool to the vehicle's data link
connector {DLC), and bring up the tool's generic
OBD ll mode.
2. Start the engine, and let it idle for 1 minute. The
readiness code should switch from incomplete to
comDlete.
3. lf the readiness code is still set to incomplete, check
for a temporary DTC. lf there is no DTC, repeat theproceoure.
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Fuel and Emissions Systems
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How to Set Readiness Codes (cont'd)
Misfire Monitor and Readiness Code
. This readiness code is always set to available
because misfiring is continuously monitored.. l\4onitoring pauses, and the misfire counter resets, if
the vehicle is driven over a rough road.. Monitoring also pauses, and the misfire counter
holds at its current value. if the throttle position
changes more than a predetermined value, or if
driving conditions fall outside the range of any
related enable criteria,
Fuel System Monitor and Readiness Code
. This readiness code is always setto available
because the fuel system is continuously monitored
during closed loop operation.. Monitoring pauses when the catalytic converter,
EVAP control system, and Ay'F sensor monitors are
active.. Monitoring also pauses when any related enable
criteria are not being met. Monitoring resumes when
lhe enable criteria is again being met.
Comprehensive Component Monitor and
Readiness Code
This readiness code is always set to available because
the comprehensive component monitor is continuously
running whenever the engine is cranking or running.
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PGM-FI System
Component Location Index
CAMSHAFT POS]TION {CMP) SENSOR B(TOP DEAD CENTER (TDC}SENSORITroubleshootina. oaoe 1 1-95Replacement, p;ge 1-1.1 14
ELECTRICAL LOADDETECTOR {ELDITroubleshooting,page 1'l -92
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE{IATI SENSORTroubleshooting,page 'l'l-55
Replacement, page 11-'l 15
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KNOCK SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-77Beplacement, page 11 115
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE(ECTI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-57Replacement, page 11 114
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE(MAP) SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-52
THROTTLE POSITIONITP} SENSORTroubleshooting, page 11-60CRANKSHAFT POSITIONICKPISENSORTroubleshooting, page'l 1-78Beplacement, page 1 1-'l 16
AIR FUEL RATIO {A/F)SENSOR ISENSOR 1}Trorrbleshooting, page 1 1-84Replacement, page 11- 1 13
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PGM-FI System
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'dl
DTC P0122: TP Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
1. Turn the ignition switch oN (111.
2. Check the throttle position with the scan tool.
ls there about 10./. or 0.5 V when the thrcttle is
fully closed and about 90% or 4.5 V when the
throttle is fully opened?
YES Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the TP sensor and at the ECM. t
NO Go to step 3.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF,
4. Disconnect the TP sensor 3P connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
6. Measure voltage between the TP sensor 3P
connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ls there about 5 V?
YES-Go to step 7.
NO Go to step 14.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.1.
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8. At the sensor side, measure resistance between the
TP sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2
with the throttle fully closed.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR
Terminal side of male terminals
Is there about 0.5 0.9 kQ ?
YES Go to step 9.
NO Replace the throttle body (the TP sensor is not
available separately). I
Measure resistance between the TP sensor 3P
connector terminals No. 2 and No. 3 with the
throttle fully closed.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOB
Terminal side of male terminals
ls there about 4.5k{l ?
YES Go to step 10.
NO Replace the throttle body (the TP sensor is not
available separately). I
10. Disconnect ECM connector A (31P).
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PGM-FI System
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DTC Troubleshooting (cont'd)
DTC P0123: TP Sensor Circuit High Voltage
1. Turn the ignition switch oN (ll)
2. Check the throttle position with the scan tool.
ls there about 10% or 0.5 V when the throttle is
fully closed and about 90% or 4.5 V when the
throttle is f ully opened?
YES lntermittent failure. system is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the TP sensor and at the ECM, I
NO Go to step 3.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect the TP sensor 3P connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
6. At the wire harness side, measure voltage between
the TP sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and
No.3.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR
W;re side of female terminals
ls thete about 5 V?
YES-Replace the throttle body (the TP sensor is
not available separately). I
NO Go to step 7.
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7. Measure voltage between ECM connector
terminals A10 and A20.
ECM CONNECTOR A 131PI
Wire side of female terminals
Is there about 5 V?
YES- Repair open in the wire between the ECM(A10) and the TP sensor. t
NO Update the ECM if it does not have the latest
soflware, or substitute a known-good ECM, then
recheck (see page 11-6). lf the symptom/indicationgoes away with a known-good ECM, replace the
original ECM.I

DTC Pl121: TP Sensor Signal Lower Than
Expected
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the throttle position with the scan tool.
ls 12.9'/.,0.6 V, or higher indicated when the
throttle is tully opened?
YES- Intermittent failure, system is OK at this
time.I
NO-Replace the TP sensor (the TP sensor is not
available separately). I
DTCP1122:.fP Sensor Signal Higher Than
Expected
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the throttle position with the scan tool.
ls 12.9 %,0.6 V, or less indicated when the throttle
is f ully closed?
YES Intermittent failure, system is OK at this
time.l
NO Replace the TP sensor (the TP sensor is not
available separately). I
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