2003 HONDA CIVIC brake light

4. Make these input tests at the connector,
.lfanytestindicatesaproblem,findandcorrectthecause,thenrecheckthesystem.
. lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty. Replace it.
CavityWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained2R E D/BLUUnder all
conditions
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 14 (40A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No. 3 {10A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire12YE L/RE Dlgnition switch
oN (r)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. l2 (7.5A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
BLKUnder all
conditions
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
. Poor ground {G50'1). An oDen in the wire7BLKUnder all
conditions
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
. Poor ground (G501)
' An open in the wire
10REDI/ELCombination
light switch ON/ =f\
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 15 (15A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty headlight relay 2
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
1RED/B LUCombination
light switch ON
{iD), and
dimmer switch
in HIGH
Connect a jumper wire between
No.3 and No. 1 terminals.
Both headlights (HIGH) and
h igh beam indicator light
should come on.
Blown bulb
Faulty low beam cut relay
Faulty combination light switch
Poor ground (G50'l )
An open in the wire'11
3
RED/BLK
GRN/BLK
Combination
light switch ON(iD), and
dimmer switch
in HIGH
Com bination
light switch ON(iD), and
dimmer switch
in HIGH
Connect a jumper wire between
No. 5 and No. 11 terminals.
Right headlight (HIGH) should
come on.
Check for continulty to ground
There should be continuity.
. Blown bulb. Faulty combination light switch. Poor ground (G 50'1 ). An open in the wire
. Faulty combination light switch. Poor grou nd {G501). An open in the wire
5
6GRN/ORNParking brake
lever oulled
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
Faulty parking brake switch
An open in the wire
8BLU/REDCombination
light switch OFF
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Faulty headlight relays
Short to ground
An ooen in the wire
WHT/BLUlgnition switch
oN 0r)
Attach to ground:
The DRL indicator light should
come on.
. Blown No. 10 (7.5A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. Faulty DRL indicator. An ooen in the wire
t5G RN/REDlgnition switch
oN (||)Attach to ground:
The brake system light should
come on.
Faulty brake system indicator
An open in the wire
22-77

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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22-82
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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Exterior Lights
Brake PedalPosition Switch Test
1. Disconnectthe 4P connector (A) from the brakepedal position switch {B).
Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
termtnals.
. There should be continuity when the brake pedal
rs presseo.
. There should be no continuity when the brake
pedal is released.
Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4
terminals {with cruise control).
There should be no continuity when the brake
pedal is pressed.
There should be continuity when the brake pedal
is released.
lf necessary, adjust or replace the switch, or adjust
the pedal height (see page 19-6).
22-84
Side Turn Signal Light Replacement
NOTE: Be careful nol to damage the fender.
1. Push the retaining spring (A). and remove the side
turn signal light (B),
Side Turn Signal Light: 5 W
2. Disconnect the 2P connector {C) from the light.

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CavitvWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if resuk is not obtainedX8WHT/BLKUnder allconditionsAttach to ground:The ignition keylight should come on.Blown No.3 (7.5A)fuse in the under,hood
Blown LEDAn ooen in the wireo7GRN/REDCeiling light switch inthe middle position,all doors closed
Attach to ground:The ceiling light,spotlights should come on.Elown No. 3 (7.54)fuse in the undeFhood
Faulty ceiling lightAn oDen in the wirec]1BLU Under all conditionsAttach to ground: Dash lights shouldBlown No. 2 (15Aifuse in the under-hoodfuse/relay boxFaulty taillight relayAn ooen in the wireF8GRN/REDBrake fluid reservoirfloat in downposition (brake fluid
Check for voltage to ground:There should be less than I V.Faulty brake fluid level switchAn open in the wire
Brake lluid reservoirfloat in up position(brake fluid at fulllevel)
Check for voltage to ground:There should be 5 V or more.Faulty brake fluid level switchShortto ground
E10YELUnder all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage inthe sleep mode and 3 Tvoltswhen
. An open or short in the wire
K10WHT/GRNUnder all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:There should be battery voltage inthe sleep mode and 3 Tvoltswhen
An open or short in the wire
22-177

Service Manual lndex
)s
NOTE: Referto the lollowing listto look up A/C Pressure Switch CircuitDTCS, symptoms, fuses, connectors, wire Troubleshooting ......... ...-.-....-...-.-.-....-..21-32 Bharnesses, specifications, maintenanceschedules, and general serviceinlormation:
DTC Troubleshooting Indexes
A/C Signal CircuitTroubleshooting.........................-...... 11-'133 Back-up Light SwitchTest .......................................................... 13'3A/F lAir Fuel Ratiol SensorABS/TCS Components ........................ 19-34 Replacement ....................................... 1 1-113 Back-up Li9ht3EPS Components ................................. '17-22 Circuit DiagramFueland Emissions11-i A-Dillar Corner Trim
ABS Indicator Circuit
Heating/Ventilation ................................ 21-9 Replacement ...............-.....-..............-.... 20,96 Ball Joint BootssRS ........................................................ 23-28Replacement ......
... 19-52 Ball Joints
22-75
18 16
Remova1.............-.......... . ...........18-10Symptom Troubleshooting Indexes TroubleshootingABS/TCSComponents........................ 19 35Cruise Control System ..........................4 38 ABS Modulator-contml UnitEPS Components ................................. 17-23 Bemoval/lnstallation ............................ 19-57 BettervFan Controls10,12
Accessory Powor Socket Front
Blowor Pow€r Transistor
.......22 50
Blower UnitRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 21-39
Fuel and Em issions .............................. 11-10 ABS/TCS ComoonentsHeating/Ventilation..............................21 10 Component Location Index ................. 19-30 Beverage Holder
SRS ........................................................ 23'30 CircuitDiaqram.......................... 19'42Blower MotorReplacement .....21 41
21-38
Power 0istribution ...............................22-46 TesVReplacement .............................. 22'149Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............... 22 45Under-hood Fuse/Belay Box ...............22 44 Accessory Power Sockets
Fuse/Relay lndexes
(to harness)
Connector and Wire Harness lndexesComponent Connectors
Circuit Oiagram .................................. 22-149
Air Cleaner......2214 Rep1acemen1.....................................11-162
Air MixControl MotorMeintenence section .................... Section 3 Replacement ......................................... 21'34 Brake CelipersTest......................21-34 Overhaul19-14,23Gene.al lnlormation section........ Section 1
21.57
Airbag. Driver's
Ahernator FR Signal CircuitTroubleshooting .... .........-..........11 134
AntennaReplacement
Inspection ............................................. 19-24Rep|acement................. .................... 19-25
Bieke Meder Cylinder
Irake Discs
A
Replacement ....................................... 23 1 'l3 Inspection .................... ................... 19-13,22Repair ...........-...................................... 23 1 16Brake Fluid Level SwitchAirbag. Front Passenger's TestBeplacement....................................... 23-1 14AIC Brake LightsComponent Location fndex ...................21-3 Altemator CircuitDiagram....................................22-74Description.....................................-....21'1'l Beplacement ................ ........................... 4 29CircuitDiagram....................................21-14 Overhaul .................................................4-30 Brake Lines and Hoses
19.10
A/C CompressolReplacement .......-...-............................. 21 -41
A/C Compr€ssor ClulchRep1acement......................................... 19-15.........22-103 Inspection ............................................. 19-16Inspecton........Overhaul ..........
A/C CondenserReplacement,.,
21-442l-49 Audio Unit
Replacement
Brake PadsRemoval/lnstallation .. ........................22-100 Inspection/Rep1acement................ 19-11,20A/C Compressor Clutch CircuitTroubleshooting ................................... 21-30 Audio Unit Connector Brake Pedal22101 Adjustment..............19,6ArfC Comoressor Relief ValvcReplacement ..........-...-.......................... 21-51 Audio/Entertainment
A/C Compr$sor Thermal Protector Circuit DiagramReplacement............-............................ 21-51
Component Location In dex .................22-9A Test .......-.............. 22-84Breke Pedal Posilion Switch
Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Clrcuit11-137
.....21 52
A/C Condenser Fan CircuitTroubleshooting ................... . . . . . .....21-28
)s
Troubleshooting
(cont'd)

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

Service Manual Index
(cont'dl
Gauge A3semblyReplacement......................................... 22 64
Gaug€sComponent Location Index ..........-...... 22 54How-to lnformation ........................22-56Circuit Diagram22-54
Heater Valve CableAdjustment ...................... .................... ?1-46
High Mount Brake Light8ep|acement......................................... 22 82
Hood
lmmobilizer SystemComponent Location In dex .............. 22-162
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Description
Genoral Information(See seclion 1)
Glove BoxRemoval/1nsta11ation .......................-.... 20-63
GrilleReplacement...........-............................. 20-94
Hood lnsulatorReplacement......................................... 20-89
Hood LatchRep1acement................... ..........20 108
Hood Opener CableComponentLocation Index ..............20 105Replacement ................ . . ........... .....20 106
Hood SealBeplacement.-...........................-........... 20-88
HornTesVReplacement . . ................ ...... 22-122
CircuitDiagram ...........................22-164Troubleshooting ............................ 22,165
Inner Fender, FronlRepf acemenl....................................... 20-102
Inside Rearview MirrorReplacement..........-.............................. 20 16
Instrument PanelRemoval/1nsta11ation................. ....... 20-59
Intake Air Bypass ControlThermal ValveTesr................................ ..... ..11-161
Intake Air SystemComponent Location Index ...-.-........ 11-159
Intake ManitoldRemoval/1nsta11ation ................................ I 2
lntermediate Shaft AssemblyRemova1 ................-.-...-......................... 16-19Disassemb|y................... ... ......-.... 16,20Resassemb|y ........................................ 16 22Installation .........-...-.............................. 16-24
Keyless Entry Transmitter
Adjuslment
H
Adiustment .......
Hatch Handle
Horn SwitchTest ............-........
HornsComponent Location IndexCirc!it Diagram
H02S. SecondaryReplacement
..............22-120Replacement
22-122
22 12120-110
20-'110Hatch LatchReplacement$
K
Hatch Latch Switch
.... 11 113
HubsReplacement. ... .................................. 1A 26Test
Test
Replacement
Hatch Support StrutsBeplacement.....
Hatch WeatherstrioReplacement....
Hazard Warning Switchtest
ldle ControlSystemComponentLocation Index .............. 11-129Inspection,.,.........-.......,.,.,,,,,,.,,,.,.,..... 1'l 138
lgnition CoillslBemoval/lnstallation ...............-.............. 4 18
22-161Test ...................................................... 22 161
Keyless Entry/Security Alarm SystemComponenl Location Index .............. 22 150Circuil Diagram ................. . .............. 22 151
Keyless Receiver Unitlnput Test ............................................ 22-153
Knock SensorReplacement......-................................ 1 1 115
KnucklesReplacementFront Suspensron ............................. 18-1 1Rear Suspension ........ .................-... 18-28
Repair ...............
H.tch Lock Actuator22-159
Hatch Lock CylinderRep|acement....................................... 20,111
Hatch SpoilerIAT {lntake Air Temperature} SensorReplacement.,.........-...'11 115
20-91
20-92
.................... 22_88lgnition Key LightTest,,.,,,,.,...,......-.
H6adlightAdjustmentlgnition Key Switch
....................... 22-91
....................... 22-91..22-78TestReQ\ace$entlgnition SwitchTest .,,,.,.,.,,,,.,.,.......22-53License Plate LightReplacement...........-... - ... .....22-83
License TrimReplacement..................-...-..........-....... 20-98
Lights, ExteriorComponent Localion Index.................22 68
Lights,InteriorComponent Location Index................. 22-94CircuitDiagram .. .. ...... .... 22-95
HcadlightsCircuit Diagram .............................. 22-71, 72
HeadlinerRemoval/lnstallalion ............................ 20-54
Heater ControlPanelRemoval/1nsta11ation ............................ 21-38
Heater Control Power and Ground CircuitsTroubfeshooting......... .......................21-27
lgnition SystemComponent Location Index ................... 4-15CircuitDia9ram .................................... 4'161nspection ............................................... 4-17
lmmobilizer Control Unit-Receiver
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22-161

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Low Fuel lndicatorTest.....................11-158Moonroof Drain Channel SliderReplacement......................................... 20'44
Moonroof FrameRep1acement,,,,,,,,,,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,,,,,,............ 20 42
MoonroolGlassAdiustment ........................................... 20-37Rep1acement......................................... 20 37
Moonroot Limit SwitchAdjustment ........................................-.- 20 46Test ...................................................... 22 113
Moonrool MotorReplacement....-.................................... 2D-41
Oil Pressure SwitchTest ................-.-........-................................ 8-4Replacement.........-................................. 8-16
Oil Pump, EngineOverhau1 ................................................... 8-8
Oil, EngineReplacement...-................-.-...................... 8-5
OPDS UnitReplacement....................................... 23- 124
Outside Mirror HoldersBeplacement......................................... 20-15
Outside Power Mirror ActuatorsTest ...................................................... 22-117Bepf acement..-.................................... 22-1 14
Outside Power Mirror SwitchTest ..-................................................... 22-111
Outsid€ Power MirrorsReplacement............................ ... .. . . . 20-15Component Location lndex .............. 22- 114Circuit Diagram .................................. 22-115Test -..................................................... 22-116
Lower ArmsRemoval/1nsta11ation............................ 18 19
Lubrication SystemComponent Location Index..................... 8-3Test............................................................ 8 4
M
M/TAssemblyRemoval.......... 13-4 Test...................... 22-1 12lnstallation............. 13-8
.........21,35
Disassembly ......................................... 13-14Resassembly .. ... ................. 13-46
M/TChange Leverlnspection ............................................. 13-19Disassembly 8eassemb1y ................... 13-20
M/T Countershaft AssemblyInspection ....................................... 13 31, 33Disassemb1y ......................................... 13-32Resassemb|y ........................................ 13-34
M/T DifferentialComponentLocation Index................. 13-52Adiuslment ........................................... 13-56
M/T Maifthaft Assembly1nspection ... ................................... 13-23, 26Disassembly ......................................... 13 25Resassembly ........................................ 13 28Adjustment ........................................... 13-43
M/T Reverse Shift ForkInspection .................... ........................ l3 19
M/T Shift LevelReplacement......................................... 13-51
Mainshaft BearingsReplacement....,.................................... 13 41
MairtenancelSee section 3)
MILHow to Informatron ............................. 1 1.46
MIL CircuitTroubleshooting .......... .- . . . . ......... 11 97
MirrorsComponentLocation Index................. 20'14
Mode Control MotorReplacement
Moonrool SunshadeRep1acement....................... . . ............. 20 40
Moonroof SwitchTesVRep1acement .............................. 22- l 12
Mooniool Wind Def lectorReplacement.......................-................. 20-38
Moonroof/SunroofComponent Location Index ... 20-35, 22-108Test ........................................................ 20-48Cf rcuit Diagram .................................. 22- 109
MTFInspection/Rep1acement. .......... ........... 13-3
Muhiplex Control SystemComponentLocation lndex ..............22 168Circuit Diagram .................................. 22-1690escription ......................................... 22-17 1Troubleshooting ................................ 22-17 2
Muliiplex Control Unit, Under-dashInput TestEntry Light Control Sysiem ............. 22-92Keyless Entry/Security AlarmSystern .-....................................... 22-155MultiplexControl System .............22 115Wiper/Washer................................. 22'1 41
NoiseTest,,Reduction Condenser
Parking ErakeInspection Adjustment ........... .............. 19-7
Parking Brake CableRep1acement......................................... 19-26
Parking Erake Switch
P
l
Test ...................... 19-10
Test............................... . ...........2135
Moonroof Auto Stop SwitchosTest ...................................................... 22'113
Moon.oot Control Unillnput Test ............................................ 22-110
Moonroof Drein ChannelBeplacement ... . ....... ......................... 20 39
Oil Filte]Replacement............................................. 8-6
Oil Filter Feed PipeReplacement............... . ..-,...,.,,,,,,,,8-7
Oil PanRemoval .............,.,,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,,,.........-....... 7 1 1lnstallation .............................................. 7 -27
Passenger's TraVRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20-65
PCV ValveBeplacement....................................... 1 1'169Test........................................... l1 169
Piston Rings8ep1acement................................-.-...-.- 7-21
PistonsReplacement...................-....................... 7-181nsta|1ation ...................................... ...1-23
Power R€layTest ...............-.-...................................... 22-51
Power Window Motor, Driver'stesl.....,,,, .,.,,,............
Power Window Motors, Passenger's
Power Window Switch, Masterlnput Test ..........-.........-....................... 22-126Tesr ....... . ............................................ 22 124Replacement....................................... 22-133
N
..............22 101
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(cont'd)