2003 HONDA CIVIC Index

Seats
Component Location Index
REAR SEATRemoval/lnstallation, page 20-80Seat-back Latch Replacement,page 20-81Seat-back Striker Replacement,page 20-81Seat'back Cover Replacement,page 20-82Seat Cushion Cover Replacement,page 20-84
FRONT SEATRemoval/lnstallation, page 20-i 1Disassembly/Reassembly-Driver's, page 20 73Disassembly/Reassembly-Passenger's, page 20-74Seat Cover Replacement, page 20-75
20-70

Openers
Component Location Index
HATCH LOCKCYLINDERReplacement, page 20-1'l 1
HATCH HANDLEReplacement,page 20-110
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENERReplacement, page 20-109
HATCH LATCHReplacement, page 20'1 10
FUEL FILL DOOR LATCHpage 20-107
FUEL FILL DOOR OPENEB CABLEReplacement, page 20-107
I{OOD RELEASE HANDLEpage 20-'106
HOOD OPENER CABLEReplacement, page 20-106
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HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Gonditioningl
Heating and Air Conditioning
SpecialTools
Comoonent Location lndex ........
A/C Service Tios and
Precautions
A,/C Refrigerant Oil
ReDlacement
General Troubleshooting
lnformation
DTC Troubleshooting Index .......
Symptom Troubleshooting
1ndex..............
System Description .....................
Circuit Diagram
DTC Troubleshooting ..................
Recirculation Control Motor
CircuitTroubleshooting .......... 21-25
Heater Control Power and Ground
Circuits Troubleshooting ........ 21-27
Condenser Fan Circuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-28
Radiator and Condenser Fans
Common Circuit
Troubfeshooting ...................... 21-29
Compressor Clutch Circuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-30
A,/C Pressure Switch Circuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-32
Air Mix Control Motor
Test and Reolacement ............. 21-34
Mode Control Motor
Test and Replacement ............. 21-35
Recirculation Control Motor
Test and Reolacement ............. 21-36
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Reolacement and Test ............. 21-31
Power Transistor Test ................. 21 -38
Heater Control Panel and
Push Switch Assemblv
Removal and Installation ........ 21-38
Dust and Pollen Filter
Reolacement ..21-39
Blower Unit Removal and
lnstallation ...... 21-39
Blower Unit Comoonents
ReDlacement ............................ 21-41
Evaporator Core
Reolacement ..21-42*Heater Unit/Core
ReDlacement ..21-43
Heater Valve Cable
Adjustment .....21-46
CompressorReplacement .......... 21-47
Comoressor Clutch Check .......... 21-48
Comoressor Clutch Overhaul ..... 21-49
Compressor Thermal Protector
Reo1acement ............................ 21-51
Comoressor Relief Valve
Reolacement ............................ 21-51
Condenser Reolacement ............ 21-52
Refrigerant Recovery .................. 21-53
System Evacuation ...................... 21-54
System CharginS ......................... 21-55
Refrigerant LeakTest .................. 21-56
A,/C Svstem Tests ........................ 21-57

Heating and Air Gonditioning
Component Location Index
SERVICE VALVE{LOW.PRESSUBE SIDEI
EVAPORATOR CORE(Built-in the heater unit)Beplacement, page 21 42
COMPRESSORBeplacement, page 21 47Clutch Check, page 21-48Clutch Overhaul, page 21-49Thermal Protector Check, page 21-48Thermal Protector Replacement, page 21 51Relief Valve Replacement, page 21 51
SERVICE VALVE{HIGH-PRESSURE SIDEI
RECEIVER/DRYER
CONOENSEBReplacement, page 21-52

Heating and Air Conditioning
Component Location Index (cont'dl
CONDENSER FANTest, page 22-51
RADIATOR FAN RELAYTest, page 22-51
Tesl, page 22-51CLUTCH RELAY
MOTOR RELAYTest, page 22-5I
UNDER.HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
... A/C PRESSURE SWITCH
RADIATOR FAN
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DTC Troubleshooting Index
In case of multiple problems, the recirculation indicator will indicate only the DTC with the least number of blinks.
ln case of an intermittent failure, the heater control panel will store the DTC until the ignition is turned off.
DTC {Recirculation
Indication Blinks)
Detection ltemPage
7An open in the air mix control motor circuit(see paqe 21-16)
8A short ln the air mix control motor circuit(see Daoe 21-'16)
9A problem in the air mix control linkaqe, door, or motor(see paqe 21- 17)
10An open or shon in the mode control motor circuit(see oaqe 21-18)
11A problem in the mode control linkage, doors, or motor(see paqe 21191
12A problem in the blower motor circuit(see paqe 21-20)
13A problem in the EEPROM in the heater control panel;
the control oanel must be reolaced
(see page 21-38)
14An ooen in the evaDorator temDerature sensor circuit(see paqe 21-23)
A short in the evaDoralor temoerature sensor circuit(see oaqe 21-241
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Heating and Air Conditioning
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SvmptomDiagnostic procedureAlso check for
Recirculation control doors do not
change between Fresh and Recirculate
Recirculation Control Motor
Circuit Troubleshooting (see page
21 251
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
Both heater and Ay'C do not workHeater Control Power and Ground
Circuits Troubleshooting (see
page 21-27)
Blown fuse No. '14 (10A) in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Poor ground at G501
Cleanliness and tightness of all
conneclors
Condenser fan does not run at all (but
radiator fan runs with the Ay'C on)
Condenser Fan Circuit
Troubleshooting {see page 21-28)
. Poor ground at G301. Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
Both fans do not run with the A,/C onRadiator and Condenser Fans
Common Circuit Troubleshooting
(see page 21-29)
Blown fuse No. 1 (20A) and No.4
(20A) in the under-hood fuse/relay
box
Poor ground at G30l
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
Compressor clutch does not engage(both fans run with A,/C on)
Compressor Clutch Circuit
Troubleshootinq (see Daqe 21-30)
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
A/C system does not come on (both
fans and compressor)
Ay'C Pressure Switch Circuit
Troubleshooting (see page 21-32)
Blown fuse No. 1 (20A) and No. 4
(20A) in the under-hood fuse/relay
box
Poor ground at G301
Cleanliness and tightness of all
connectors
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\Body Electrical
Body ElectricalSpecialToolsGeneral Troubleshooting tntorrnaiion.'......
Relay and Control Unit Locations .....
Connectors and Harnesses
Fuse/Relay Boxes ...............................
Power Distribution .............................
Ground Distribution ...........................
Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ..............
Battery ..............
Relays ................
*lgnition Switch ..............
*Gauges
Component Location Index .......................Self-diagnostic Procedure ..........................Circuit DiagramGauge Bulb Replacement ..........................Gauge Assembly ReplacementCoolant Temperature
Gauge Troubleshooting .... ....................Vehicle Speed Signal CircuitTroubleshootingVSS Replacement
Exterior LightsComponent Location Index .......................Circuit DiagramDaytime Running Lights ControiUnit Input Test (Canada) ........................Headlight Ad,ustment .................. .. .....Headlighr Replacement ..............................Combination Light SwitchTest/ReplacementBulb ReplacementTaillight Replacement ..........................High Mount Brake Light Replacement ......License Plate Light Replacement ..............Side Marker Light Replacement ................Brake Pedal Position Switch Test ..............Side Turn Signal Light Replacement ........
Turn Signal/HazardFlasher SystemComponent Location Index .......................Circuit DiagramTurn Signal/Hazard Relay lnputTest ........Hazard Warning Switch Test
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22-7
22-13
22-44
22-46
22-4A
22-49
22-50
22-51
22-53
22-5422-5622-5422 6322-64
22-64
22-6522 61
22-6822--71
22-7 622-7422-79
22-AO22-4122-8222-4222-4322-4322-4422-84
22-8522 A622-8722-88
22-10422-105
22-10622-107
Entry Lights control systemComponent Location Index ....................... 22-89Circuit Diagram ......... 22 90lgnition Key Switch Test .....................,...... 22-9'llgnition Key Light Test ............................... 22-91Control Unit Input Test ..........,.................... 22 92
Interior LightsComponent Location Index ....................... 22-94Circuit Diagram ......... 22-95Ceiling LighVSpotlightsTesVReplacement ................................... 22-96Rear Ceiling Light TesVReplacem ent ........ 22-96Cargo Area Light Test/Replacem ent ......... 22-97Hatch Latch Switch Test ..,..,....................... 22-97
*Audio SystemComponent Location Index ....................... 22-98Circuit Diagram ......... 22,99Audio Unit Removal/lnstallation ............... 22-1OOAudio Unit Connector Replacement ......... 22-101Speaker Replacement ................................ 22-102Roof Antenna Rep1acement ....................-.. 22-103
Rear Window DefoggerComponent Location Index ...........Circuit Diasram .. ....... .. ..... ....... ...:::::.::.::.Function TestDefogger Wire Repair .................................Noise Condenser CapacityTest ................
MoonroofComponent Location Index ....................... 22-1OBCircuit Diagram ......... 22-109Moonroof Control Unit Input Test ............. 22-'l10Switch TesVReplacement ........,.....,........... 22-1 12Motor Test ................. 22-112Limit Swilch Test ...... 22-'l'13Auto-stop Switch Test ................................ 22-1 13
Power MirrorsComponent Location Index ....................... 22-114Circuit Diagram ......... 22-115Function Test ............. 22-116Power Mirror Switch Test .......................... 22-ll7Power Mirror Actuator Test ....................... 22-117Power Mirror Actuator Replacement ........ 22-11A
* HornsComponent Location Index ....................... 22-120Circuit Diagram ......... 22-121Horn TesVReplacement ...........................-. 22-122Horn Switch Test .,.... 22-122
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