2003 HONDA CIVIC starter

'10. Check continuity between the ECM connector
terminal 810 and body ground.
ECM CONNECTOR S I24PI
23 t4 t567
8I10,/1,/315
118,Nnt,/2123
ACGL (WHT/BLUI
t1'
Wire side ol female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES- Repair short to ground in the wire between
the ECM and the engine wire harness 6P connector.
t
NO-Go to alternator and regulator test.
Alternator and Regulator Circuit Test
1. Be sure the battery is sufficiently charged and in
good condition {see page 22-50), and the
connections at the fuse box and alternator are
clean and tight.
2. Raise the hoist to full height.
3. Hook up the ammeter, 0 400 A, to the starter
sub harness.
Lower the hoist.
Hook up the voltmeter, 0 20 V (accurate within
0.1V),toT101.
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Gharging System
Charging Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'd)
6. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
7. Raise the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there.
8. Turn the headlights (high beam) on, and measure
voltage at the under-hood fuse/relay box terminal.
ls the voltage between 13.9 and 15.1 v?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO Repair or replace the alternator components
(see page 4-30).1
9. Read the amperage at '13.5 V.
NOTE: Adjust the voltage by turning the blower
motor, rear window defogger, brake lights. etc. ON.
ls the amperage 604 ot morc?
YES-Alternator/regulator operation is OK. I
NO Repair or replace the alternator components(see page 4-30).1
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Alternator Control System Test
NOTE: After troubleshooting, perform the engine
control module (ECM) idle learn procedure (see page
11-139).
1 . Check for proper operation of the electrical load
detector (ELD) by checking the malfunction
indicator lamp (MlL) (see page 1 l-3). lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
continuing with this test.
2. Disconnect the engine wire harness 6P connector
from the starter sub harness 6P connector.
3. Start the engine, and turn the headlights (high
beam) ON,
4. Measure voltage between the engine wire harness
6P connector terminal No. 2 and the positive
terminal of lhe battery.
C {WHT/GRN)
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS 6P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ls there 1 V or less?
YES Go to step 8.
NO-Go to step 5.
Turn the headlights and ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
5.
6.
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7, Check for continuity between ECM connector
terminal 818 and body ground.
ECM CONNECTOR B {24PI
123 t4 t561
8910,/1,/35
11ont,/2123
ACGC {WHT/GRN}
o
Wire side ot female terminals
9.
ls there continuity?
YES-Repair short to ground in the wire between
the alternator and the ECM.I
NO-Check that the terminals are firmly seated at
the ECM connector B. lf OK, substitute a known-
good ECM, and recheck (see page 11-6).
lf prescribed voltage is now available. replace the
original ECM,I
Turn the headlights and ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
10. Check for continuity between ECM connector
terminal 818 and engine wire harness 6P connector
terminal No.2.
ACGC (WHT/GRN)
ECM CONNECTOR B l2,lPI
12314l5lll67
8910t.)15
11on2123
oC (WHT/GRN)
23
56
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS 6P CONNECTOR
Wire side oI lemale terminals
ls therc continuity?
YES Repair or replace the starter subharness or
the alternator (see page 4-30).I
NO Repair open in the wire between the
alternator and the ECM.I
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40. Install the air cleaner housinq.
6x1.0mm12 N m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbt.ft)
Install the air cleaner housing cover (A) and
connect the intake air temperature (lAT) sensor
connector (B),
42. Installthe breather hose (C) and vacuum hose 1D).
41.
43. Installthe intake manifold cover.
6x1.0mm12Nm11.2kgf.m.8.7 tbf.ft)
Installthe battery. Clean the battery posts and
cable terminals with sandpaper, then assemble
them and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
Check that the transmission shifts into gear
smoothly.
Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON(ll) {do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump
runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel
line. Repeat this operation two or three times, then
check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
Refillthe engine with engine oil (see page 8-5).
Refill the transmission with fluid (see page 13-3).
Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed
air from the cooling system with the heater valve
open (see page 10-6).
Perform the engine control module (ECM) idle learnprocedure (see page 11-139).
Inspect the idle speed (see page 1 1-138).
Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-17).
Check the wheel alignment {see page 18-4).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Set the clock.
YE
44.
41.
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46.
48.
49.
52.
53.
54.
50.
51.
55.
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Cylinder Head
Engine Compression Inspection
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature (cooling fan comes on).
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Remove the intake manifold cover (see step 1 onpage 6-22).
4, Disconnect all four injector connectors.
5. Start the engine, and let it run until it stalls.
6. Remove the iour ignition coils (see page 4-18).
7. Remove the four spark plugs.
8. Attach the compression gauge to the spark plug
note.
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10.
Open the throttle fully, then crank the engine with
the starter motor and measure the compression.
Compression Pressure
Above 930 kpa (9.5 kgf/cm', 135 psi)
Measure the compression on the remaining
cylinders,
Maximum vadation
Within 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm', 28 psi)
lf the compression is not within specifications,
check these items, then remeasure the
compressron.
. Damaged orworn valves and seats. Damaged cylinder head gasket. Damaged or worn piston rings. Damaged orworn piston and cylinder bore
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14. Installthe water bvpass hose.
15. Installthe air cleaner housing (see step 37 on page
5-15).
16. Installthe intake manifold (see page 9-5).
17. Installthe exhaust manifold (see page 9-7).
'18. Installthe cam chain (see page 6-15).
19. Adjust the valve clearance (seepage6-9).
20. Installthe drive belt (see page 4-26).
21. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with
sandpaper, then assemble them and apply grease
to prevent corrosion.
22. After installation, checkthatall tubes, hosesand
connectors are installed correctly.
23. Inspectforfuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON
{ll) {do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump
runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel
line. Repeat thls operation two or three times, then
check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
24. Refillthe radiator with engine coolant, and bleed
air from the cooling system with the heater valve
open (see page 10-6).
25. Inspect the idle speed (see page 11-'138).
26. Inspect the ignition timing (see page 4-17).
Gylinder Head Cover lnstallation
1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the
groove.
2. Installthe head cover gasket (A) in the groove of
the cylinder head cover (B).
Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
Apply liquid gasket. P/N 08718-0009, on the chain
case and the No.5 rocker shaft holder mating areas.
NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more
have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead,
reapply liquid gasket after removing old residue.
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lntake Manifold and Exhaust System
Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (cont'd)
9. lnstallthe air cleaner housing cover (A), and
connect the IAT sensor connector (B).
BC
Installthe breather hose (C).
lnstallthe EVAP canister hose (A), brake booster
vacuum hose (B), and vacuum hoses {C).
10.
11.
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12. Installthe intake manifold cover.
6x1.0mm12 N.ml.1.2k91.m,8.7 tbf.ftl
Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
After installation, check that all tubes, hoses, and
connectors are installed correctly.
Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch ON
(ll) (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump
runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel
line. Repeat this operation two or three times, then
check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed
air from the cooling system with the heater valve
open (see page 10-6).
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Fuel and Emissions Systems
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
When the vehicle has one of these symptoms, check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) with the scan tool. lf there is no
DTC, do the diagnostic procedure for the symptom, in the sequence listed, until you find the cause.
SvmotomDiaqnostic procedureAlso check lor
Engine will not sta rt
(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Test the battery {see page 22-50).
2. Test the starter (see page 4-8).
3. Troubleshoot the fuel pump circult (see page 11
141).
Low compressron
No ignition spark
lntake air leaks
Locked up engine
Broken timing chain
Contaminated fuel
Engine will not start (MlL
comes on and stays on, or
never comes on at all, no
DTCS set)
Troubleshoot the l\4lL circuit (see page 1 '1-97).
Engine will not start
(immobilizer indicator stays
on or flashs)
Troubleshoot the immobilizer system (see page 22-165).
Hard starting(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Testthe battery (see page 22-50).
2. Checkthe fuel pressure (see page 11-145).
Low compression
Intake air leaks
Contaminated fuel
Cold fast idle too low(MlL works OK. no DTCS set)
1. Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see page 11-139).
2. Checkthe idle sDeed (see paqe 11-138).
Cold fast idle too high
(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
Do the ECI\4 idle learn procedure (see page 1 1- 139).
Checkthe idle speed {see page 11-138).
Inspect/adjust the throttle cable (see page 1 '1-'163).
Inspect and test the throttle body {see page 1 1-160}.
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2.
3.
ldle speed fluctuates
(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Dothe ECM idle learn procedure (see page 11-'139).
2. Check the idle speed (see page 11-138).
3, Inspecvadjust th e throttle cable (see page 11''163).
4. Insoect and test the throttle bodv (see paqe 11- 160)
Intake air leaks
After warming up, idle speed
is below specifications with
no load
{MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Do the ECIVI idle learn procedure (see page 1 1- 139).
2. Troubleshootthe alternator FR signal circuit (see
page 11-'134).
3. InsDect and test the throttle bodv {see paqe 1 1-160).
Vacuum hose clogged/
cracked/poor
connectron
After warming up, idle speed
is above specifications with
no toao(MlL works OK. no DTCS set)
1. Do the ECM idle learn procedure {see page 1'j-139).
2. Troubleshoot the alternator FR signal circuit(see
page 11-134).
Low power
(MlL works OK, no DTCS set)
1. Check the fuel pressure(seepagell-145).
2. Inspect and test the th roftle body (see page 11-160).
3. Inspecvadjust the throttle cable (see page 11-'163).
Low compressron
Camshaft timing
problem
Engine oil levelprootem
Engine stalls(MlL works OK. no DTCS set)
1. Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see page 1'l'139).
2. Check the fuel pressure{seepagell-145).
3. Check the idle speed (see page I 1-138).
4. Troubleshootthe brake pedal position switch signal
circuit (see paqe 11-137).
lntake air leaks
Faulty harness and
sensor connections
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