2003 HONDA CIVIC ERS

Exterior Lights
1.
2.
Taillight Replacement
Remove the rear bumper (see page 20-86).
Open the tailgate, and disconnect the connectors(A) from the taillight (B).
Brako/Taillight; 2115W
Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Back-up Light: 21W
Remove the mounting nuts and bolts, then remove
the taillight.
Turn the bulb socket 45' counterclockwise to
remove the bulb socket.
When installing the taillight. check the gasket; if it is
distorted or stays compressed, replace it.
After installing the taillight. run water over the
taillight to make sure it does not leak.
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High Mount Brake Light
Replacement
1. Open the hatch.
2. Remove the plastic trim.
3. Disconnectthe 2P connectors (A)from the high
mount brake light (B).
High Mounl Brake Light: 5 W x 5
Carefully remove the high mount brake light.
lnstall the light in the reverse order of removal.5.
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License Plate Light Replacement
1.Remove the hatch lower trim panel (see page 20-
Pullthe license plale light assembly out. and
disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the light.
License Plate Light: 5Wx2
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Separate the lens (B) and housing (C), then remove
the bulb.
lnstallthe light in the reverse order of removal.
Side Marker Light Replacement
1. Carefully pry the light (A) outofthe rear bumper,
and disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the light.
Be careful not to damage the rear bumper.
Side Marker Light:5W
2.Remove the bulb socket (A) by turning it 45'
counterclockwise. then reolace the bulb.
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Entry Light Control System
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\lgnition Key Switch Test
NOTE: For more key-in beeper information, refer to the
circuit diagram (see page 22-90) and input test (see
page 22-921.
When the ignition key is in the ignition switch the
multiplex control unit senses ground through the
closed ignition key switch. When you open the driver's
door, the multiplex control unit senses ground through
the closed door switch and sounds the beeper.
1. Remove the steering column upper and lower
covers (see page'17-9).
2. Disconnect the 6P connector.
3.Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
termrnars.
. There should be continuity with the key in the
ignition switch.. There should be no continuity with the key
removed from the ignition switch.
lf the continuity is not as specfied, replace the
ignition switch.
lgnition Key Light Test
1.Remove the steering column upper and lower
covers (see page 17-9).
Disconnect the 6P connector,
The LED should come on when power is connected
to the No. 6 terminal and ground is connected to
No. 5 terminal.
lf the LED does not come on, replace the ignition
swrtch.
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Audio System
Audio Unit Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and relatedpa rts.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's
preset buttons.
2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-59).
3. Remove the two mounting bolts, then pull out the
center panel (A).
4.Disconnect the audio connector (B) and antenna
lead (C), heater control panel connectors (D) and
HAVC push switch assembly (E), then remove the
center panel.
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Remove the heater control panel (see page 21 38).
Remove the four mounting bolts and the audio unit
from the radio brackets.
Installthe audio unit in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Make sure the audio unit and A/C connectors areplugged in properly, and the antenna lead is
connected properly.. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
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Rear Window Defogger
Function Test
NOTE:. Be careful not to scratch or damage the defogger
wires with the tester probe.
. Before testing, check the No. 11 (30A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box and No. '14 ('10A) fuse in
the under-dash fuse/relay box.
1. Check for voltage between the ve rtica I dividersand
body ground with the ignition switch and defogger
switch ON.
There should be voltage as shown.
. lf there is no voltage. checkfor:- faulty defogger relay.- an open in the BLK, BLK,/YEL, or YEL/BLK wire.- taulty heater control panel.
. lf there is battery voltage, goto step 2.
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Check for continuity between the negative terminal(B) and body ground.
lf there is no continuity, check for:. an open in the BLK wire.. Poor body ground at the window antenna coil
mounting bolt.
Touch the voltmeter positive probe to the halfway
point of each defogger wire. and the negative
probe to the negative terminal,
There should be about 6 V with the ignition switch
and the defogger switch ON.
. lf thevoltage is asspecified, the defoggerwlre is
oK.. lf the voltage is not as specified, repair the
defogger wire.- lf it is more than 6 V, there is a break in the
negative half of the wire.- lf it is less than 6 V, there is a break in the
positive half of the wire.
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Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A)
with fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the defogger wire (B) with transparent tape {C).
Mix the silver conductive paint thoroughly. Using a
small brush, apply a heavy coat of paint extending
about 1/8 inch on both sides of the break. Allow 30
minutes to dry.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it
dry 3 hours before removing the tape.
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Power Mirrors
Function Test
1. Remove the driver's pocket (see page 20-60).
2. Reach through the pocket opening, and push out
the power mirror switch (A).
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Wire side oftemale terminals
WHT/RED
RED/YEL
3. Disconnectthe'13P connector (B) from the switch.
4. Choose the appropriate test based on the
symptom:. Both mirrors don't work, go to step 5.. Left mirror doesn't work, go to step 7.. Right mirror doesn't work, go to step 8.. Defogger doesn't work (Canada), go to step 9.
Both mirrors
5. Check for voltage between the No. 2 terminal and
body ground with the ignitlon switch ON (ll).
There should be battery voltage.. lf there is no battery voltage, check for:- blown No. 14 (10A) fuse in the under'dash
fuse/relay box.- an open in the BLKryEL wire.. lf there is battery voltage, goto step 6.
6. Check for continuity between the No. 6 terminal
and body ground.
There should be continuity.. lf there is no continuity, check for:- an open in the BLK wire.- poor ground (G501).
. lf there is continuity, check both mirrors
individually as described in the next column.
RED/BLK
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Left mirror
7. Connect the No. 2 terminal totheNo. l0terminal,
and the No. 5 (or No. 12) terminal to the No. 6
terminal with jumper wires. The left mirror should
tilt down (or swing left)with the ignition switch ON
fl r).. lf the mirrordoes nottiltdown (ordoes notswing
left), check for an open in the GRN/WHT (or BLU/
Wl-lT)wire between the left mirror and the 13P
conneclor, lf the wire is OK, check the left m irror
actualor.. lf the mirror neithertilts down nor swings left.
repair the BLU/BLK wire.. lf the mirrorworks properly, checkthe mirror
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Right mirror
8. Connect the No. 2 terminalto the No. 11 terminal,
and the No. 5 {or No. 13) terminal to the No. 6
terminal with jumper wires. The right mirror should
tilt down (or swing left)with the ignition switch ON
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).. lf the mirror does not tilt down (or does not swing
left), check for an open in the GRN/WHT (or WHT/
RED)wire between the right mirror and the 13P
connector.
lf the wire is OK, check the right mirror actuator.. lf the mirrorneithertiltsdown norswings left,
repalr the RED|YEL wire.' lf the mirrorworks properly. checkthe mirror
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Defogger (Canada)
9. Connect the No. 1 and No. I terminals with a
jumper wire, and check for voltage between the
No. 2 terminal of the mirror connector and body
ground. There should be battery voltage and both
mirrors should warm up with the ignition switch
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t).. lf there is novoltage orneitherwarms up, check
for:- an open in the BLKI/EL or oRN wire.- blown No. 14 ('l0A)fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box.. lf only one fails to warm up, check:- its defogger.- poor ground (G501, G502). lf both warm up, checkthedefoggerswitch.

10. lnsert the terminals into the connector in the
original arrangement as shown below.
LEFT MIRROR CONNECTOR RIGHT MIRROR CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals*:Canada
'l'1. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Be careful not to break the mirror holder when
reinstalling it to the actuator.
Reinstallthe mirror assembly on the door.
Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth
operation.
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