2003 HONDA CIVIC Rear

1.
Balancer Shaft Inspection
Seat the balancer shaft by pushing it away from the
oil pump sprocket end ofthe oil pump.
Zero the dial indicator against the end of the
balancer shaft, then push the balancer shaft back
and forth and read the end olav.
Balancer Shaft End Play:
Fronl Balancer Shaft:
Standard {Newl: 0.070 0.135 mm
{0.0028 0.0053 in.}
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Rear Balancer Shaft:
Standard {New): 0.070-0.135 mm(0.0028 0.0053 in.l
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
2.
3. Remove the baffle plate (A) and upper balancer
shaft holder {with bearings) (B), then remove the
front balancer shaft (C) and rear balancer shaft (D).
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Engine Lubrication
Oil Pump Overhaul (cont'dl
4. Measure the inner diameter of the No. 1 bearing for
the front balancer shaft hole and the rear balancer
shaft hole.
Bearing Inner Diameier:
Front:
Standard (New): 20.000-20.020 mm(0.7874 0.7882 in.)
Service Limit; 20.03 mm (0.789 in.)
Rear:
Standard (New): 24.000-24.020 mm
10.9/t49-0.9457 in.)
Service Limit: 24.03 mm (0.946 in.)
Front:
Rear:
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5.Measure the diameters of the No. 1 journals on the
front balancer shaft and rear balancer shaft.
NO.1 Journal Diameter:
Front:
Standard lNew): 19.938 19.950 mm(0.7850 0.7854 in.)
Service Limit: 19.92 mm {0.784 in.)
Rear:
Standard lNewl: 23.938 23.950 mm
{0.9424-0.9/129 in.)
Service Limit: 23.92 mm (0.942 in.)
Front:
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6. Clean both balancer shaft No. 2 journals and
bearing halves with a clean shop towel.
7. Place one strip of plastigage across each No.2journal.
Reinstall the bearings and upper balancer shaft
holder, then torque the bolts.
NOTE; Do not rotate the balancer shaft durinq
insDection.
Remove the uooer balancer shaft holder and
bearings again, and measure the widest part of the
plastigage. lf the balancer shaft No. 2 journal oil
clearance is out-of-tolerance. install the new
bearings, and recheck. lf it is still out-of-tolerance,
replace the balancer shafts.
No. 2 Journal Oil Clearance:
Standard lNewl; 0.060 0.120 mm
Service Limit:
(0.0024 0.0047 in.l
0.15 mm {0.006 in.)
10. Align the punch mark on the rear balancer shaft
with the center of the two punch marks on the front
balancer shaft, then install'the balancer shafts in
the lower balancer shaft holder
Apply engine oil to the threads of the 8 mm bolts(A).
6x1.0mm'12 N.m(1.2 kgt.m, 8.7 lbt ft)
11.
Installthe upper balancer shaft holder (B) and
bafile plate (C).
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12.
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Engine Lubrication
Oil Pump Overhaul (cont'd)
13. lnstallthe pump housing.
6x1,0mm12 N.m(1.2 kgt.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
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Oil Pump Installation
1. Make sure the No. 1 piston is at TDC (see step 1 on
page 6-12).
2. Align the dowel pin{A} on the rear balancer shaft
with the mark (B) on the oil pump.
To hold the rear balancer shaft, insert a 6 mm pin
driver {A) into the maintenance hole in the lower
balancer shaft holder and through the rear balancer
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PGM-Fl System
6.
1.
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'dl
DTC P0500: VSS Circuit Malfunction
1. Test-drive the vehicle.
2. Check the vehicle speed with the scan tool.
ls the correct speed indicated?
YES-lntermiftent failure, system is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the VSS and at the ECM.I
NO Go to step 3.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Block the rear wheels, and set the parking brake.
5. Raise the front ofthe vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supported,
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Block the right front wheel, and slowly rotate the
left front wheel.
8. Measure voltage between ECM connector
terminals A18 and A24.
ECM CONNECTOR A {31P)
Wire side of female terminals
Does the voltage pulse between 0 V and 5 V or
between 0V and battery voltage?
YES-Update the ECM if it does not have the latest
software, or substitute a known-good ECM. then
recheck (see page 1 1-6). lf the symptom/indication
goes away with a known-good ECM, replace the
original ECN4.l
NO Go to step 9.
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9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Disconnect ECM connector A (3'1P).
1 1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
12. Blockthe right front wheel. and slowly rotate the
left front wheel.
'!3. lMeasure voltage between ECM connector
terminals A18 and A24.
ECM CONNECTOR A I31PI
Wire side of female terminals
Does the voltage pulse between 0 V and 5 V ol
between 0V and battety voltage?
YES Update the ECM if it does not have the latest
software, or substitute a known-good ECM, then
recheck (see page 1 1-6). lf the symptom/indication
goes away with a known-good ECM, replace the
origlnal ECM.I
NO Check these items:
. A short or an open in the wire between the ECM
(A18) and the VSS.I. lf thewire is OK,testtheVSS (see page 22 71).1

PGM-FI System
25.
MIL Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Check for continuity between ECM connector
terminal E9 and body ground.
ECM CONNECTOR E (31P)
Wire side o{ {emale terminals
ls therc continuity?
YES-Go to step 26.
NO Replace the No. lTFUELPUMP(15A)fuse,
and update the ECM if it does not have the latest
software. or substitute a known-good ECM, then
recheck (see page 1 1-6). lf the symptom/indication
goes away with a known-good ECM. replace the
original ECM.I
26. Remove the PGM-Fl main relay 2 (A).
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27. Check for continuity between ECIVI connector
terminal Eg and body ground.
ECM CONNECTOR E 131P)
Wire side oI Jemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair short in the wire between the No. 17
FU EL PUMP (15A)fuse and the ECM (E9), or
between the No. 17 FUEL PU MP (15 A) fuse and the
PGM-FI main relay 2. Also replace the No. 17 FUEL
PUMP (15A)fuse.l
NO Go to step 28.
Remove the rear seat cushion (see page 20-80).
Remove the access panel from the floor.
Disconnect the fuel pump 5P connector.
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ldle Control System
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P0505: ldle Control System Malfunction
NOTE: lf DTC P1519 is stored atthe same time as DTC
P0505, troubleshoot DTC P1519 first, then recheck for
DTC P0505.
1. 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,
2. Checkthe engine speed at idle with no,load
conditions: headlights, blower fan, rear defogger,
radiator fan, and air conditioner off.
Is the engine running at 750t50 rpm?
YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this
trme.I
NO lf the idle speed is less than 700 rpm, go to
step 3; if it's 800 rpm or higher, go to step 4.
3. Disconnect the idle air control {lAC) valve3P
connector.
Does the engine speed increase or fluctuate?
YES- Check the idle speed {see page 1 1-138). lf the
idle will not adjust properly, clean the passage in
the throttle body, and then adjust the idle. I
NO- Replace the IAC valve.I
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Remove the intake air duct from the throttle body.
6. Start the engine, and let it idle.
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7. Put your fingers on the lower pon (A) inthethrottle
oooy.
Does the engine stall?
YES Checkthe idle speed (see page 11-138). lfit's
out of specification, replace the IAC valve.l
NO With the throttle valve completely closed,
check for vacuum leaks, and repair as necessary.l

ldle Gontrol System
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Alternator FR Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
Disconnect the alternator 4P connector from the
alternalor.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Measure voltage between ECM connector
terminals 424 and 813.
ECM CONNECTORS
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Wire side of female terminals
ls there about 5 V?
YES Go to step 4.
NO-Go to step 13.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Reconnect the alternator 4P connector.
6. Slan 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. lvleasure voltage between ECM connector
terminals A24 and B 13.
Does the voltage decrease when the headlights
and rear window defogger arc tutned on?
YES The alternator FR signal is OK.l
NO-Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
10. Disconnect the alternator 4P connector.
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'11. Connect alternator 4P con necto r term inal No.4 to
body ground with a jumper wire.
ALTERNATOR 4P CONNECTOR
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JUMPER WIRE
12.
Wire side of female terminals
Check for continuity between body ground and
EClvl connector terminal 813.
ECM CONNECTOB B (24PI
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES-Testthe alternator (see page 4-22).1
NO Repair open in the wire between the ECM(B 13) and the alternator.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
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