2003 HONDA CIVIC coolant temperature

Gauges
Self-diagnostic Procedure
The gauge assembly has a self-diagnosis function.. The Beeper Drive Circuit Check. The Indicator Drive Circuit ChecL. The LCD Segments Check. The Gauges Drive Circuit Check (Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel gauge, Coolant temperature gauge). The Communication Line Check (the coolanttemperature signal line between the gauge and ECM)
NOTE: Indicators are also controlled via the communication line.
Entering the self-diagnosis f unction:
Before doing the self-diagnosis function, check the No. 9 (10A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and No. 10 {7.5A)fuse in the under'dash fuse/relay box.
1. Push and hold the trip/reset button.
2. Turn the lighting switch ON.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Within 5 sec., turn the lighting switch OFF, then ON and OFF again.5. Within 5 sec., release the trip/reset button, then push and release the button four times reDeatedlv.
NOTE:. While in the self-diagnosis mode, the dash lights brightness controller operates normally.'Whileintheself-diagnosismode,thetrip/resetbuttonisusedtostartthebeeperdrivecircuitcheckandthegauge
drive cicuit check.. lf the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph 12 km/h) orthe ignition switch is tu rned OFF, the self,diag nosis mode ends.
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lgnition
Switch
Lighting
Switch
Trip/Reset
Switch-> Move to selt-diagnosis mode.
5 sec.5 sec.
The Beeper Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the beeper sounds five times
The Indicator Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the following indicators blink.
Seat belt indicator, Door/hatch indicator, Brake system, Lowfuel indicator, Maintenance required indicator (USA),
Washer fluid level indicator (Canada), Oil pressure light.
v
OFF
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The LCD Segment Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the odo/trip segment blinks five times.
The Gauge Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, the speedometer, the tachometer, the fuel gauge, and the coolant
temperature gauge needles sweep from the minimum position to maximum position, then return to the minimum
posrtron.
NOTE: After the beeper stops sounding and the needles return to the minimum position, pushing the trip/reset button
starts the beeper drive circuit check (one beep) and the gauge drive circuit check again.
The check cannot be started untilthe needles return to the minimum position.
Self-diagnosismode
Trip/Resetswitch
ON
OFF
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5 sec
Faulty:
The needles sweep from theminimum position to themaximum position, then returnto the minimum position-
Normal:
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Ending the self-diagnosis function:
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
NOTEr lf the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph {2 km/h), the self diagnosis fu nction ends.
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Beeper
The Communication Line Check:
In the self-diagnosis mode, after the odo/trip LCD segments check, the self-diagnosis starts the communication line
cnecK.
lf all segments comes on, the communication line is OK.
lf the word "Error" is indicated, there is a malfunction in the communication line between the gauge assembly. the
multiDlex control unit. and the ECM.
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Gauges
2.
3.
Gauge Assembly Replacement
1.Remove the instrument panel (see page 20-59),
then remove the upper column cover {see page 17-
Place a clean shop towel (A) under the gauge
assembly to prevent scratching the steering
colum n or dash panel.
Remove the screws from the gauge assembly (B).
Disconnect the connectors (C), and remove thegauge assemDry.
Installthe gauge assembly in the reverse order of
removal.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Troubleshooting
Before testing, check the No. I { 10A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box and the No. '10 (7.5A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box.
1. Start the engine, and check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MlL).
Does the MIL come on?
YES- Troubleshoot the cause of the ECM DTC (see
page 1 1-57), and recheck.
NO-Go to step 2.
2. Check for a multiplex control unit DTC (see page
22,168).
ls a DTC ind icated?
YES Troubleshooting the cause of the multiplex
control unit DTC {see page 22-168), and recheck.
NO Go to step 3.
3. Do the communication line check with the self-
diagnosis procedure (see page 22-56).
ls the word "Error" indicated on the odo/ttip
d isplay ?
YES The gauge cannot receive the signal from the
multiplex control unit and the ECI\,4. Check for an
open in the WHT/GRN wire (gauge connector
terminal B 13). lf no open is found, go to step 5.
NO Go to step 4.
4. Do the gauge drive circuit check with the self-
diagnosis procedure (see page 22-56).
Does the temperature gauge needle sweep lrom
the minimum position to the maximum, then tetutn
to the minimum position?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Replace the gauge assembly.l
5. Substitute a known-good ECM and recheck.
Did the symptom/ ind ication go away?
YES Replace the ECM.
NO Substitute a known good gauge assembly. lf
the symptom/indication goes away, replace thegauge assembly.l
4.
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Service Manual Index
(cont'dl
Brake System Indicator CircuitCircuit DiagramConventional Brake Components..... 19-9TroubleshootingABS/TCS Components .... ....... ...... 19-55
Bulb, GeugeRep|acemenl................ .. ............2263
Bulb, HeadlightReplacement ......................................... 22-A1
Bumper, FrontRemoval/1nsra11ation ............................ 20 85
Bumper, RearRemoval/lnstallation... ... . .....20.86
Combination Light SwilchTesVReplacement ..............................22 80
Connecting Rod BearingsRep|acement...................... .......-....7-8
Connecting Rod Boltsf nspection ....................-.-.-.-.................... 7 -24
Connecting RodsInspection ........,,.,.,...,.,.,.,.,,,,.,,,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.. 7 5
Connectors(See first page of this Index)
Conventional Brake Component3Component Location Index ................... 19'3Troub1eshootin9 ..................................... 19-4
Cylinder Head AssemblyComponent Location Index ..................... 6-3Inspection ................................................. 6 6Removal ..........&23Insta11alion .............................................. 6 39
Cylinder Head Cover8emova1 ..............-.-................................. 6-22Installation ..............................................6-41
Cylinder Head, BareInspecton..,.....,.
D
c
Cable ReelReplacement....................................... 23-1 19
CamshaftInspection .......................-...-................... 6-29
Cargo Area LightTesVRep1acement ................................ 22-97
CarpetReplacement.....-...-..... ... ......-.20-55
Ceiling Light-estrReplacement ................................ 22.96
Charging SystemComponent Location Index................... 4-20Circuit Diagram ...................................... 4-21
19-8
CoolantInspection .................. ..... .. 106Replacement................. ... . .. 10 6
Coolant Temperature Gat|geTroub1eshootin9................................... 22 64
Cooling SyslemComponent Location Index................... 10-2
Countershaft BearingsReplacement............... ..................... 13-42
Cowl CoverReplacement............... .. ..... ....20-95
CrankshaftRemoval .................................................. 7 -12
Repair ..................
Inspec(on,,,,,........1 14
Dampers. FrontReplacement................ ..................... 18 20
Oampers, RearRep1acement......................................... 18-34
Dash VentsBemoval/lnstallation .-.......................... 20-64
DashboardBemoval/1nsta11ation ............................ 20-66
Oashboard Center PanelRemoval/1nstaf 1ation ............................ 20 62
Dashboard Lower CoverRemoval/lnstallation ...................... 20-59, 63
Dashboard Under CoverRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20 60
Diff erential Carrier Bearings, M/TRep1acement,,......,...,...,.,.,,,.,.,,,........,.,. 13-54
Ditferential Oil Seals, M/T8ep1acement......................................... 13-55
Differential Pinion Gears, M/TInspection .,....-,.,,,.,..,.-,.,.........,.,.,,, 13 53
OLC CircuitTroubleshooting ................................ 1 1-109
Door GlassRep1acement.,.,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,.,.,.,.,,,,,,.,, 20-9Adjustment. .. .....................20-11
Door Glass WeathelstripsReplacement .............-.. . . . ..........-......20 10
Door LatchesReplacement ..........-.-.............................. 20-7
Door Lock ActuatorsTest ...................................................... 22-154
Door Lock Knob SwitchesTest -......... . . . - . . . . . . . . ......22-160
Door Lock SwitchesTest ........... ............................ ............. 22-160
Door Outer HandlesRep1acemen1 ........................................... 20-6
3
Child Seat Tether AnchorRemoval/lnstaf lat;on .. ........................ 23 11
CKP (Crankshaft Position) SonsorReplacement....................................... 1 1-116
ClutchComponentLocation 1ndex................... 12-3Rep1acemen1........................................... 12-9
Clutch InteYlock SwitchTest.....-........-...-............. ...---.-.......4-6
Clutch Master CylinderReplacement........................................... 12 5
clutch PedalAdjustment ............................................. 12 4
Clutch Pedal Position SwitchTest.,.,,,,,.,,,.,.,,,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,.. ......445
lnstallation.................. . ..... .....1-24
Crankshalt Main BearingsReplacement........-.-.................................. 7-6
CrankshaftOil Seal,Transmission End1nstanation .............................................. 7 28
Crankshafl PulleyRemoval/lnstallation -..................-.......... 6-1 1
Cruise Control Actuator
Troubleshooting
Clutch Slave CylindorBeplacemeit...
...................... 4-43
.......4-22
Test
12-1
RepIacement........................................... 4-44
Cruise Control Actuator CableAdjustment ............................................. 4 45
Cruise Control Main SwitchTesVRep1acement .................................. 4 42
Cruise Control Set/Resume/Cancel SwitchTesVRep1acement .................................. 4 42
Cruise Control SystomComponent Localion Inde\................... 4-36Circuit Diagram ....-................................. 4 37
Cruise Control UnitInputTest.............................. .. ...4,40CMP {Camshaft Positionl Senso]Replacement....-...-.............................. 1 1-128
CMP (TDC) SensorsReplacement............-.......................... 1 1 1 14