2003 HONDA CIVIC dashboard

lgnition Switch
Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-13) andprecautions and procedures {see page 23-'l4) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
1, Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover {seepage 20-59).
2. Disconnect the 5P connector from the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
WHT/RED
Wire side offemale terminals
BLK/WHTBLK/YEL
BLK/RED
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
p.J,i""-\
WHT/RED(ACC)
BLK/WHT YEL(BAT) flGl)
BLK/REDtrc2t
BLK/WHT(sr)
o (LocK)
| (ACC)o---o
[ (oN)
III (START)
c)-_H
o_H
lf the continuity checks do not agree with the table,
replace the steering lock assembly (see page'17-121.
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Exterior Lights
Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test - Canada
The DRL indicator light in the gauge assembly will come on when you turn the ignition switch to ON (ll) with the
headlight switch off and the parking brake se1. lt should go off when you turn on the headlight switch and release the
parking brake. lf it comes on at any other time, do the control unit input test.
NOTE: When the daytime running lights are on, the high beam indicator will glow at half its normal intensity.
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-60).
2, Disconnectthe l4Pconnector(A) from thedaytime running lightscontrol unit(B).
RED/BLUGNN/BLKRED/BLUGRN/BLKGRN/ORN
BLU/RED RED/YEL YEL/RED
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose orcorroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheckthe system.
' lf the terminals look OK, go to step 4.
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Exterior Lights
4.
5.
Combination Light Switch Test/Replacement
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-60).
2. Remove the steering column covers (see page 17-9).
3, Disconnectthe l6Pconnector(A) f rom the combination light switch (B).
Remove the tlvo screws, then slide out the combination light switch.
Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or co rroded, repa ir them as necessa ry, a nd recheck the system..lftheterminalslookOK,checkforcontinuitybetweentheterminalsineachswitchpositionaccordingtothe
tables.- lf the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
Light switch:
Telmint
Position451213
Headlight switch
OFF
LOWo--
HIGHo--
Passing switch
OFF
ONo-
Turn signalswitch:
Terminal
Position21011
LEFT----o
NEUTRAL
RIGHTo--
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Entry Light Control System
Control Unit Input Test
1. Before testing, trou bleshoot the m u ltiplex control system (see page22-172).
2. Remove the dashboard lower cover.
3. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors.
NOTE: All connectors are wire side of female terminals.
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR K Il7PI
UNDEB-DASIJ FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR O {,I2PI
UNDEB.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR P {18PI
GRN LT GRN/REO
UNOER.DASH FUSE/REI"AY BOX CONNECTOB X I8PI
1,/134578
8ED/WHT WHT/BLK
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX CONNECTOR Y {13PI
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose orcorroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system.. lf the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
GRN/RED
3456),/18.
YEL/RED
4.
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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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7.
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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Horns
1.
3.
Horn Test/Replacement
Remove the front bumper {see page 20-85).
Disconnect the 1P connector (B), and remove thehorn (A).
Test the horn by connecting battery power to the
terminal (A) and ground to the bracket (B). The horn
should sound.
4. lf it fails to sound, replace it.
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1.
Horn Switch Test
Remove the steering column covers (see page '17-
9).
Disconnecl the dashboard wire harness B 5P
connector (A) from the cable reel (B).
Using a jumper wire . connect the dashboard wire
harness B 5P connector (A) No. 2 terminal to bodyground .
. lf the horns sound, goto step 4.. lf the horns do notsound, checkthese items:- Horn relay- No.7 (15A)fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay
box- Horns (see page 22-122).- An open in the wire
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4. Reconnect the dashboard wire harness B 5P
connector {A), and disconnect the horn switch
positive 1P connector (B).
Using a jumperwire, connectthe horn switch
positive 1P connector (B) to ground
. lf the horns sound, go to step 6.. lf the horns do notsound, replacethecable reel.
Reconnect the horn switch positive 1P conector (B).6,
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1.Using a jumper wire, connent the steering wheel to
body ground.
Close the contacts between the horn plate and the
contact plate.
. lf the horns sound, replacethe steering column.. lf the hornsdo notsound, replacethe horn and
contact plate.
8.

Wipers/Washers
1.
Wiper/Washer Switch Test/Replacement
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover {see page 20-60).
Remove the steering column covers (see page 17-9).
Disconnecl the 14P connector (A) from the wiper/washer switch {B)
Remove the two screws, then pull out the wiper/washer switch.
Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system..lftheterminalslookOK,checkforcontinuitybetweentheterminalsineachswitchpositlonaccordingtothe
tables,- lf the continuity is not as speciiied, replace the switch.
Terminal
Position6414l21211
OFFo--{
tNlo-
LOo-
HI
Mist switch ONr
Washor 3witch ON
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