2003 HONDA CIVIC engine

General Information
Chassis and Paint Codes - 2OO2 Model
Vehicle ldentffi cation Number
SHHEP3 35'2 U 300001
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a. Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
SHH; HONDAOFTHE U.K. MFG., LTD. U.K.
HONDA Passenger vehicle
b. Line, Body and Engine Type
EP3: CIVIC/K20A3
c. Body Type and Transmission Type
3: 2-door HatchbacUs-speed Manual
d. Vehicle Grade lSeries)
5: Si {U.S.}
5; SiR (Canada)
6: Si with side airbag system (U,S.)
6: SiR with side airbag system (Canada)
e. Check Digit
l. ModelYear
2i 2002
g. Factory Code
U: Honda of U.K. Manufacturing in Swindon,
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h. Serial Number
U.S,: 300001 -
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V€hicle ldentif ication Numbo.and Federal Motor VehicleSaf ety Standard Certif ication/Color Label.
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1700001K2OA3
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a. Engine Type
K20A3: 2.0 0 DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected engine
b. Serial Number
Engine Number
Transmission Number
Paint Code
CodeColoru.s.Canada
B-92PNiqhthawk Black Pearl
NH-578Taffeta White
NH-623MSatin Silver lvletallic
R-81Milano Red
Y-62PEuro Yeliow Pearl
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Transmission Type
NRH3; s-sDeed Manual
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Chassis and Paint Codes - 2003 Model
Vehicle ldentif ication Number
SHHEP3 35*3 U 400001
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Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
SHH: HONDAOFTHE U.K. MFG., LTD. U.K.
HONDA Passenger vehicle
Line. Body and Engine Type
EP3: CIVIC/K20A3
Body Type and Transmission Type
3: 2-door HatchbacldS-speed Manual
Vehicle Grade (Series)
5: Si (U.S.)
5: SiR (Canada)
6: Si with side airbag system (U.S.)
6: SiR with side airbag system (Canada)
Check Digir
Model Year
3: 2003
Factory Code
U: Honda of U.K. Manufacturing in Swindon,
England
Serial Number
U.S.: 400001
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:700001
Vehicle ldentification Numberand Federal Motor VehicleSaletv Standard Certif ication/Color Label.
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2700001K2OA3
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a. Engine Type
K20A3: 2.0 0 DOHC VTEC Sequential Multiport
Fuel-injected engine
b. Serial Number
Engine Number
Transmission Number
NRH3
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Transmission Type
NRH3: 5-speed Manual
Serial Number
- 2000001
Paint Code
CodeColorU,S.Canada
B-92PNiohthawk Black Pearl
B-520PVivid Blue Pearl
NH-578Taffeta White
NH-623MSatin Silver N4etallic
R-81Milano Red
Y-62PEuro Yellow Pearl
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ldentification Number Locations
Vehicle ldentif icationNumber {vlN}Vehicle ldentificalionNumbe.lvlN)
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Warning/Caution Label Locations (cont'dl
SRS WARNINGLABEL
SERVICE INFORMATION LABEL(Undor-hood Emission ControlInformation lab€l) and ENGINECOOLANT INFORMATION
RADIATORCAP CAUTION
BATTERYCAUTION
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Under-hood Emission Control Label
Emission Group ldentif ication
Example: 2002 model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
AND NLEV LEV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2002
MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OO2
MODEL YEAR NEW LEV Ii LEV PASSENGER CARS.
Example: 2003 model
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA TIER 2 BIN 5
AND NLEV LEV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2O03
MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS AND
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OO3
MODEL YEAR NEW LEV II LEV PASSENGER CARS,
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Engine and Evaporative Families:
Engine Family:
Model Year
2:2002
3: 2003
Manulacturer Subcode
HNX: HONDA
Family Type
V: LDV
Displacement
Sequence Characters
VBP: 2002
XKC: 2003
Evaporative Family:
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Model Year
2t 2002
3: 2003
Manufacturer Subcode
HNX: HONDA
Family Type
R: EVAP/ORVR
Canister Work Capacity
Sequence Charactets
AAH: 2002
AAA: 2003
2 HNX V O2.O VBP
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Parts Marking
To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VlN). Originalparts have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive labels. The original engrne ortransmission VIN plate is transferred lo a replacement engine or transmission and attached with break-off bolts.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the parts marking labels during body repair. Mask the labels before repairing the part.
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ItemMeasurementOualificationStandard or New Service Limitlgnition coilRated voltage
Firing order12V
1 3-4 2
NGK: tZFB6K11
DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
1.0 1.1mm(0.039 0.043 in.) 1.3mm(O.OS1 in.)
Spark plugType
Gap
lgnition timingAt idle (check rhein neutral: 8t2' ETDC at 650150 rpm
AlternatorOutputAt 13.5 V and
normalengine
temperature
80A
2.2 3.0 ACoil lrotor) resistanceAt 68.F (20'C)
5|lp flng u.u.14.4 mm {0_57 in.) 14.0 mm (0.55 in.)Brush length10.5 mm (0.41 in.l 1.5 mm {0.06 in.)Brush spring tension2.9 3.5 N (0.30 0.36 kgf,0.7-0.8 tbs)StarterOutput
Commutator mica depth0.50 0.80 mm (0.020-0.031 in.) 0.20 mm 1O.OO8 in.)Commutator tunouto:BlalqryL4i) max o.o5 mm (0.002 in.)Commutator O.D.28.0 mm (1.10 in.) 27.0 mm (1.06 in.)Brush length14.0 14.5 mm {0.55 0.57 in.) 9.0 mm {0.35 in.)
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Standards and Service Limits
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ItemMeasurementOualificationStandard or NewService LimitCompressionPressure check at 250 rpm with wide
open throftle. (See Design Specs for
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Minimum930 kPa (9.5 kgflcmr, 135 psi)
Maximum
vanatton
200 kPa {2.0 kgf/cm',28 psi)
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Engine oilCapacity5.3 0 (5.6 US qt)for engine overhaul
4.2 0 (4.4 US qt) for oil change, including filter
4.0 0 (4.2 US qt)for oil change, without filter
Oilpumplnner-to outer rotor clearance0.02 0.16 mm {0.001 0.006 in.)0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Pump housing to outer rotor
clearance
0-15 0.21 mm {0.006-0.008 in.)0.23 mm (0.009 in.)
Pump housing-to-rotor axial
clearance
0.02 0.07 mm (0.001 0.003 in.)0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Balancer shafts, journal diameterNo. 1 journal, front
shaft
19.938 19.950 mm 10.7850 0.7854 in.)19.92 mm (0.784 in.)
No 1 journal, rear shaft23.938 23.950 mm (0.9424 0.9429 in.)23.92 mm (0.942 in.)
No. 2 journal, front and
rear shaft
32.949 32.961 mm 11.2912 1.2911 in.l32.93 mm (1.296 in.)
Ealancer shafts, journal taper0.005 rnm (0.0002 in.) max.
Balancer shafts, end playFront0.070 0.135 mm (0.0028 0.0053 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Rear0.070 0.135 mm (0.0028 0.0053 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Balancer shatts, shaft-to'bear;ng
clearance
No. 1 iournal, front
shaft
0.050 0.082 mm (0.0020 0.0032 in.)0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
No. 1 Journal, rear shaft0.050 0.082 mm (0.0020 0.0032 in.) 0.10 mm (0.004 in.i
No. 2 journal, front and
rear shafl
0.060 -0.120 mm (0.0024 0.0047 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Balancer shaft bearings, LD.No. 1 journal, front
shaft
No. 1 iournal, rear shaft
20.000 20.020 mm (0.1814 0.7442 in.l
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20.03 mm (0.789 in.)
24.03 mm (0.946 in.)
No. 2 journal, front and
rear shaft
33.021 33.069 mm (1.3000 1.3019 in.)33.09 mm {1.303 in.)
Reliefvalve, oil pressure with oil
temperature at 176'F (80"C)
At idle70 kPa (0.7 kq?cm , 10 psr) min.
At 3,000 rpm300 kPa {3.1 ksf/cm',44 psi)min.
Standard or New Service Limit
6.7 L (7.1 USCoolant capacity {includes engine,
heater, hoses, and reservoir)
0.53 L (0.56 US
93 123 kPa (0.95 1.25 kqtcm , 14 18 psi)'t69 176'F (76 80'C)Thermostat OPeningtemPerature
8.0 mm {0.31 in.) min.
Turns OFF Subtract 5 15'F (3 8"C)from actual ON