2003 HONDA CIVIC body and 3P

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from the under-dash fuse/relav bor.
11.
18.
SRS Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'd)
'16. Disconnect dashboard wire harness B connector S
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll), and wait for 30
seconds. Then turn the ignition switch OFF,
Check the No. 13 (10A) fuse.
ls the f use OK?
YES Short to ground in dashboard wire harness
B; replace dashboard wire harness B.I
NO-Short to ground in the under-dash fuse/relay
box; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the
battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (see
step 2 on page 23-2'l).
Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P
connector (see step 3 on page 23-21).
Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors
(see step 5 on page 23-22).
Disconnect SRS unit connector A (18P) from the
SRS unit (see step 7 on page 23-22).
19.
20.
21.
22.
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24.Beconnect the battery negative cable.
Connect a voltmeter between the No. 3 terminal of
SRS unit connector A (18P) and body ground. Turn
the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure the voltage.
There should be baftery voltage.
SRS UNIT CONNECTOR A (18PI
Wire side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 29.
NO Go to step 26.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect dashboard wire harness B connector S
26.
27.
PNK
from the under-dash fuse/relav box.

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39.
SRS lndicator Gircuit Troubleshooting (cont'dl
38. Remove the gauge assembly (see page 22-64), then
disconnect gauge assembly connector A from the
gauge assemDly,
Check resistance between the No. 5 terminal of
SRS unit connector C (8P) and body ground. There
should be an ooen circuit, or at least 1 fM Q ,
SRS UNIT CONNECTOR C {8PI
Wire side of lemale terminals
ls the resbtance as specitied?
YES-Faulty SRS indicator circuit in the gauge
assembly; replace the gauge assembly.I
NO Short to ground in the floor wire harness or in
dashboard wire harness A; replace the faulty
harness.l
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40. Remove the gauge assembly (see page 22-64), then
disconnect gauge assembly connector A from the
gauge assembly.
Check resistance between the No. 14 terminal of
gauge assembly connector A (22P) and the No.5
terminal of SRS unit connector C (8P). There should
be 'l 0 or less,
41.
SRS UNIT CONNECTOR C (8P}
ls the resistance as specitied?
YES Faulty SRS indicator circuit in the gauge
assembly or poor contact at gauge assembly
connector A (22P); check the connection. lf the
connection is OK, replace the gauge assembly,I
NO Open in the floor wire harness or in
dashboard wire harness A; replace the faulty
harness. !
Wire side of lemale terminals
GAUGE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR A I22P)

42. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
43. lf necessary, remove the SCS service connector
from the l\4ES connector.
44. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
Does the SBS indicator come on for about 6
seconds and then go off?
YES -The system is OK at this time. t
NO Go to step 45.
45. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (8P) fromtheSRS
unit (see step 7 on page 23-221.
46. Connect the Honda PGM Tester {A) to the Data Link
Connector (B), and follow the Tester's prompts in
the "SCS" menu (see the Tester's operating
manu a l).
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47. Check resistance between the No. 6 terminal of
SRS unit connector C (8P) and body ground. There
should be 0-1.0 Q.
SRS UNIT CONNECTOR C I8P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls the resistance as specified?
YES Faulty SRS unit or poor contact at SRS unit
connector C (8P); check the connection. lf the
connection is OK, replace the SRS unit (see page
23-1221..
NO Open in the SCS line between the No.6
terminal of SRS unit connector C (8P) and the No. 9
terminal (BRN wire) ofthe data link connector(DLC), or open between the No. 4 terminal of the
DLC and body ground. Repair the open wire(s).1
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)Side Airbag Replacement
)
NOTE: Review the seat replacement pro6edure in the
Body section before pertorming repairs or service.
Removal
1. Disconnectthe battery negative cable, and wait atleast 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the side airbag harness 2P
connector {A).
Remove the seat assembly (see page 20-71) and
seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
Remove the mounting nut (A) and the side
airbag (B).
3.
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Installation
NOTE:. lf the side airbag lid issecured byatape, removelhe
rape.. Do not open the lid of the side airbag cover.. Use new mounting nuts tightened to the specified
torque.. Make sure that the seat-back cover is installedproperly, lmproper installation may prevent proper
deployment.. Be sure to install the harness wires so that they arenot pinched or interfering with other parts.
1. Place the new side airbag on the seat-back frame(A). Tighten the side airbag mounting nuts (B).
2. Installthe seat-back cover {see page 20-75).
3. Installthe seat assembly (see page 20-71), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector.
4. Move the front seat and the seat-back through their
full ranges of movement, making sure the harness
wires are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. After installing the side airbag, confirm proper
system operation;Turn the ignition switch ON (ll);
the SRS indicator should come on for about 6
seconds and then go off.

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OPDS Unit Replacement
NOTE: Review the seat replacement procedures in the
body section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Disconnect the passenger's side airbag harness 2P
connector (see step 4 on page 23-2'll.
3. Remove the front passenger's seat assembly (see
page 20-71)and seat-back cover (see page2O-15],.
4. Remove the cover (A), then disconnect the OPDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connectors (B) from the
OPDS unit.
5. Remove the two screws (C) and the OPDS unit (D).
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Installation
1. Place the new OPDS unit (A) on the seat-back frame.
Tighten the two screws (B), and connect the OPDS
unit harness 8P and sensor connectors (C) to the
OPDS unit. Reinstallthe cover (D).
2.
4.
1.
Installthe seat-back cover (see page 20-75).
Install the seat assembly (see page 20-71), then
connect the side airbag harness 2P connector,
Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make
sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.
Initialize the OPDS unit (see page 23-27).
After installing the OPDS unit, confirm proper
system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll);
the SRS indicator should come on for about 6
seconds and then go off.

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
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