2003 HONDA CIVIC indicator relay

Gharging System
Charging Circuit Troubleshooting
lf the charging system indicator does not come on or
does not go off, or the battery is dead or low, test these
items in the order listed below:
Battery (see page 22-50)
Charging system indicator
Alternator and regulator circuit
Alternator control system
Charging System Indicator Test
1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Does the chatging system indicator come on?
YES Go to step 2.
NO Go to step 3.
2. Start the engine.
Does the charging system indicator go off?
YES-Charging system indicator circuit is OK. Go
to the Alternator and Regulator circuit Test. t
NO-Go to step 3.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Troubleshoot the multiplex control system (see
page 22 172).
ls the multiplex control system OK?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Check the multiplex control system as
indicated by the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) (see
step 8 on page 22-172).1
5. Disconnect the engine wire harness 6P connector
from the starter sub harness 6P connector.
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6. Measure the voltage at the No. 3 terminal of the
engine wire harness 6P connector with the ignition
switch ON { ll).
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS 6P CONNECTOR
IBLK/YEL}
Wire side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 7.
NO-Check for a blown No.4 {10A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. lf the fuse is OK, repair
open in the wire between the alternator and the
under-dash fuse/relay box. I
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect engine control module (ECM) connector
B (24P).
Check continuity between the ECM connector
terminal B'10 and engine wire harness 6P connector
terminal No. 6.
?
7.
8.
9.
ACGL {WHT/BLU)
ENGINE WIBEHARNESS6PL (WHT/BLUI
Wire side of femaletermina s
ls there continuity?
YES Go to step 10.
NO-Repair open in the wire between the
alternator and the ECN4.I
ECM CONNECTOB A (24P)

Gharging System
Charging Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'd)
6. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
7. Raise the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there.
8. Turn the headlights (high beam) on, and measure
voltage at the under-hood fuse/relay box terminal.
ls the voltage between 13.9 and 15.1 v?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO Repair or replace the alternator components
(see page 4-30).1
9. Read the amperage at '13.5 V.
NOTE: Adjust the voltage by turning the blower
motor, rear window defogger, brake lights. etc. ON.
ls the amperage 604 ot morc?
YES-Alternator/regulator operation is OK. I
NO Repair or replace the alternator components(see page 4-30).1
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Alternator Control System Test
NOTE: After troubleshooting, perform the engine
control module (ECM) idle learn procedure (see page
11-139).
1 . Check for proper operation of the electrical load
detector (ELD) by checking the malfunction
indicator lamp (MlL) (see page 1 l-3). lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
continuing with this test.
2. Disconnect the engine wire harness 6P connector
from the starter sub harness 6P connector.
3. Start the engine, and turn the headlights (high
beam) ON,
4. Measure voltage between the engine wire harness
6P connector terminal No. 2 and the positive
terminal of lhe battery.
C {WHT/GRN)
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS 6P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ls there 1 V or less?
YES Go to step 8.
NO-Go to step 5.
Turn the headlights and ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
5.
6.
BATTERY

Cruise Control
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
NOTE:' The numbers in the table showthetroubleshooting sequence.. Before troubleshooting.- check the No, 10 (7.5A) and No. 4 (10A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box. and the No. 7 (15A) fuse in theunder-hood fuse/relay box,- check that the horn sounds.- check the tachometer to see if it works properly.- check the speedometer lo see if it works properly.
SymptomDiagnostic procedureAlso check forCruise control cannot be
set
1. Check main switch (see page 4-42)
2. Check SET/RESUME/CANCEL switch (see page 4-42)
3. Test brake pedal position switch (see page 22-84) and checkits adjustment {see page 19,6)
4. Test clutch pedal position switch (see page 4-45) and check
its adjustment (see page 12-41
5. Check cruise control unit {see page 4-40}
6. Check vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (see page 22-65)
. Poor ground:
G501. Open circuit,
loose or
disconnected
term inals:
LT GRN,
BLI(ORN.
GRY/RED, BLU.
LT BLU,
BLUAA/HTCruise control can be set
but indicator light does
not go on
1. Check cruise control indicator bulb in gauge assembly {seepage 22-631
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
. Poor ground:
G501. Open circuit,
loose or
disconnected
termrnats:
YEL, BLUA/ELar, 'i.a c^aa.l ic
noticeably higher or
lower than what was set
1. Check vehicle speed sensor (VSS) {see page 22-65)
Check cruise control actuator {see page 4-43)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Excessive overshooting
or undershooting when
trying to set speed
1. Check cruise control actuator (see page 4-43)
2. Check vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (see page 22-65)
Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
3.
Speed fluctuation on a
flat road with cruise
control set
1. Check vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (see page 22-65)
Check cruise control actuator (see page 4-43)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Vehicle does not
decelerate or accelerate
accordingly when SET/
RESUME/CANCEL button
is pushed
1. Check SET/RESU ME/CANCEL switch (see page 4-42)2. Check cruise control unit {see page 4-40)
Open circuit, loose
or disconnected
terminals:
GRY/RED,
LT GRN/BLKSet speed does not
cancel (engine rpm stays
high) when clutch pedal
is pushed
1. Testclutch pedal position switch (see page 4-45) and checkits adjustment (see page 12-4)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Short to ground in
the LT BLU wire
Set speed does not
cancel when brake pedal
is pushed
'1. Test brake pedal position switch (see page 22-84) and checkits adjustment (see page 19-6)
2. Check cruise control unit (see page 4-40)
Open circuit, loose
or disconnected
terminals:
WHT/BLK
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CavityWireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause il result is not obtained
6GRYiREDSet button pushedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery
voltage,
When testing terminal No.6,
there should be no voltage on
terminal No. 7.
Blown No.7 (15 A)fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty horn relay
Faulty sevresume/cancel
swrtch
Faulty cable reel
An open in the wire
Shon to ground (horn sounds
when button is pressed)
7LT GRN/
BLK
Resume button
pusneo
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery
voltage.
When testing terminal No.7,
there should be no voltage on
terminal No. 6.
BRNConnect battery
power to the BRN
terminal and ground
to the BRNIVEL
termrnal
Check the operation of the
actuator motor: You should
be able to hear the motor.
. Faulty actuator. An open in the wire11BRNI/EL
10B LUIVE Llgnition switch ON
0r)
Attach to groundi
Cruise indicator light in the
gauge assembly should come
on.
Blown No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in
the under-dash fuse/relay box
Blown cruise indicator bulfl
Faulty gauge assembly
An open in the wire
12BLU/VVHTlgnition switch ON
(ll) and main switch
ON; raise the front of
the vehicle, and
rotate one wheel
slowly while holding
the other wheel
Check for voltage between
thE BLU/VVHT (+) ANd BLK
( )terminals:
Thereshouldbe0 5Vor
more repeatedly.
Faulty VSS
An open in the wire
Short to ground
13LT GRNlgnition switch oN
{ll) and main switch
ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery
voltage.
Blown No. 4 (10 A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty main switch
An oDen in the wire
14LT BLUClutch pedal
reteaseo
Check for continuity to
grouno:
There should be continuity.
NOTE:There should be no
continuity when the clutch
oedal is Dressed.
Faulty clutch pedal position
swtlcn
Poor ground (G501)
Incorrect clutch switch
adjustment
An open in the wire
lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. lf all the input tests prove OK,
the cruise control unit may be faulty. Substitute a known-good cruise control unit and retest. lf the system works
properly, replace the cruise control unit.
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MIL Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Connect an OBD ll scan tool/Honda PGM Tester
(see page 11-3).
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) and read the OBD ll
scan tool/Honda PGM Tester.
Does the OBD ll scan tool/Honda PGM Tester
communicate with the ECM?
YES Go to step 3.
NO Go to troubleshooting " DLC Circuit
Troubleshooting" (see page 11-109).
3. Check the OBD ll scan tool/Honda PGM Testerfor
DTCs.
Are any DTCs ind icated?
YES Go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index.
NO-Go to step 4.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)and watch the
lMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL).
Does the MIL come on and stay on for more than
20 seconds aftet turning the ignition switch
oN (tr)?
YES lf the MIL always comes on and stays on, go
to step 76. But if the lMlL sometimes works
normally, first check for these problems.
. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECIM (E29) and the data link connector (DLC).
. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECM (E31) and the gauge assembly.
NO lf the MIL is always off, go to step 6. But if the
lvllL sometimes works normally, first check for
these problems.
. A loose No. 10 METER (7.5A) fuse in the under
dash fuse/relay box.. A loose No. 20 lG (40A) (Canada: 50A)Iuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box.. A ioose No. 6 ECU (ECM) (15A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box.
. A loose No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box.. A poor connection at ECM terminal E31.. An intermittent open in the GRN/ORN wire
between the ECM (E31) and the gauge assembly.. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECM (A21) and the manifold absolute pressure
(MAP) sensor.. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECI\4 (A20) and the throttle posilion (TPi sensor.. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECM (E5) and the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
ls the low oil pressure light on?
YES Go to step 10.
NO-Go to step 8.
8. Inspectthe No. 10 l\4ETER (7.5A)fuse inthe under-
dash fuse/relay box.
ls the luse OK?
YES Go to step L
NO Repair shon in the wire between No. 10
METER (7.5A)fuse and the gauge assembly. Also
replacethe No. 10 METER {7.5A) fuse.l
9. Inspect the No. 20 lG1 (40A) (Canada: 50A) fuse in
the under-hood fuse/relay box.
ls the f use OK?
YES Repair open in the wire between the No. 20
lG (40A) {Canadar 50A)fuse and the gauge
assembly. lf the wire is OK, test the ignition switch
{see page 22 53).
NO Repair short in the wire between No. 20 lG
(40A) lCanada: 50A)fuse and the under'dash fusel
relay box. Also replace the No.20 lG (40Ai
(Canada: 50A) fuse.I
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Fuel Supply System
1.
4,
Low Fuel Indicator Test
Do the fuel gauge sending unit test (see page 11,
rcol.
. lf the system is OK, go to step 2.. lf the system has any malfunction, repair it.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Remove the No. 9
BACK UP (10A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/
relay box for at least 30 seconds, then reinstall it.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) with the float at the
E (EMPry) position.
. lf the low fuel indicator is on, go to step 4.. lf the low fuel indicator is not on, refer to the low
fuel indicator Circuit Diagram (see page 22-58)
and check the circuit.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Remove the No. 9
BACK UP (10A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/
relay box for at least 30 seconds, then reinstall it.
Lift the float above the LOW position.
. lf the lowfuel indicatorgoes off,the system is OK.. lf the low fuel indicator is still on, refer to the low
fuel indicator Circuit Diagram {see page 22-58),
and check the circuit.
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EPS Components
11.
12.
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Substitute a known-good EPS control unit, and
connect all the disconnected connectors.
Sta rt the engine, and turn the steering wheel from
lock to lock several times.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES Go to step 13.
NO -Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit and the motor connections. lf the
connections are good, replace the EPS control unit
and recheck.l
Stop the engine, and verity the DTC.
ls DTC 43 indicated?
YES-Replace the steering gearbox motor and
recheck. tl
NO-Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated.l
13.
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DTC 47: EPS Control Unit lnternal Circuit(Power Relay)
1. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 3,
NO-Check for loose wires or poor connections, lf
the connections are good, the system is OK at this
time.I
3. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 47 indicated?
YES Check for loose EPS control unit connectors.
lf necessary, substitute a known-good EPS control
unit and recheck.l
NO Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated.I
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EPS Components
DTC Troubleshootang (cont'dl
DTC 62: EPS Control Unit Internal Circuit
(Fail-safe Relay Stuck ON)
'1. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 3.
NO-Check for loose wires or poor connections. lf
the connections are good, the system is OK at this
time.I
3. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 62 indicated?
YES-Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit. lf the connections are good,
substitute a known-good EPS control unit. lf the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original EPS control unit and recheck.l
NO-Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated. t
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DTC 64: Battery Voltage is Excessively Low
(Fail-safe Relay Contact Failure and Motor
Voltage FallOff)
1. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicatot come on?
YES Go to step 3.
NO Check for loose wires or poor connections. lf
the connections are good, the system is OK at this
trme.l
3. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
ls DTC 64 indicated?
YES Go to step 4.
NO Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated.
4. Check the No. '18 (604) fuse in the under-hood fuse/
relay box, and reinstallthe fuse if it is OK.
Is the f use OK?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Replace the fuse and recheck.l
5. Disconnect EPS control unit connector A (2P).
6. Measure the voltage between EPS control unit
connector A (2P) terminal No. 1 and body ground.
-Blwt{r/Bl.ur Hl
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ls there battety voltage?
YES - Check for loose or poor connections at the
EPS control unit connectors, and check for a poor
ground at G 15 1. lf necessary, substitute a known-
good EPS control unit and recheck.l
NO Repair open in the WHT/BLU wire between
the No. 18 (60,4)fuse and EPS control unit.l
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