2003 HONDA CIVIC radiator fan

ItemMeasulementOualificationStandard or New Service LimitFuel pressure
regulator
Pressure with fuel pressure gauge
connected
320-370 kPa 13.3-'3.8 kgtcm', 47 52psi)
FueltankCapacity50 4 (13.2 US galiEngine idleldle speed with headlights and radiator
fan off
Neutral750 50 rpm
Fast idleNeutral1,600150 rpm
Standards and Service Limits
Fuel and Emissionsf
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Clutch
ItemMea3urem€nlOualificationSlandard or NewService LimitClutch pedalHeight from the floor193 mm (7.60 in.)Stroke130 140 mm 15.1 5.5in.)
10 16 mm (0.39 0.63 in.)Disengagement height from the floor1'15 mm (4.53 in.) min.Bunout on clutch mating surface0.05 mm 10.002 in.) max.0.15 mm (0.006 in.)Clutch discBivet head depth1.65 2.25 mm (0.065 0.089 in.)0.7 mm {0.03 in.)Ihickness8.3 8.9 mm (0.33 0.35 in.)6.0 mm (0.24 in.)Pressure plateWarpage0.03 mm (0.001 in.)max.0.15 mm (0.001 in.)Height of diaphragm spring fingersMeasured with
specialtool and
feeler gauge
0.6 mm (0.02 in.) max.0.8 mm (0-03 in.)
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lgnition Timing Inspection
1.
4.
5.
Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the data link
connector (DTC), and check for DTC'S. lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
inspecting the ignition timing.
Startthe engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
Check the idle speed (see page 11-138).
Follow the tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu
{see the tester operator's manual),
Connect the timing light to the service loop.
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6. Point the light toward the pointer (A) on the cam
chain case. Check the ignition timing under no load
conditions: headlights, blower fan. rear window
defogger, and air conditioner are not operaling. lf
the ignition timing differs from the specification,
and there are no engine control module {ECM)DTcs,
replace the ECM (see page 11-4)
lgnition Timing:
8"+2" BTDC {RED mark {B)) during idling in neutral
A
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnectthe Honda PGM Tester and thetiming
light.
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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

Engine Cooling
Cooling System
Component Location Index ......................................... 10-2
Radiator Cap Test ..................... .......... 10-3
RadiatorTest ............. 10-3
Fan Motor Test .......... l0-4
Thermostat Test ...................... ........... 10-4
Water Pump Inspection ..................... 10-5
Water Pump Replacement ................. 10-5
Coolant Check .............. ....................... 10-6
Coolant Replacement ......................... 10-6
Thermostat Replacement .................. 10-8
Water Passage Installation ................ 10-9
Water Outlet Installation .................... 10-9
Radiator and Fan Replacement ................................... 10-10
Fan Controls
Component Location Index ......................................... 10-11
Symptom Troubleshooting Index ............................... 10-12
Circuit Diagram ......... 10-13
Radiator Fan CircuitTroubleshooting ........................ 10-14
Radiator Fan Switch Circuit Troubleshooting
(Open) ............ ........ 10-16
Radiator Fan Switch Circuit Troubleshooting
(Short) ............ ........ 10-16
Radiator Fan Switch Test ................... 10-17
Radiator Fan Switch Reolacement .............................. 10-17

Cooling System
Component Location Index
WATER PUMPInspection, page 10-5Replacement. page 10-5
RESERVETANK
RADIATORCAP
RAOIATOR FAN SWITCHTest, page 10-17Replacement, page 10'17
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WATER OUTLET,Installation, page'10-g
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CONNECTING PIPE
WATER PASSAGEInstallation, page 10-9
THERMOSTATTest, page 10 4Replacement, page 10 8
RADIATORReplacement, page 10-'l0
RADIATOR FANASSEMgLYReplacement, page 10-10Fan MotorTest, page 10 4A/C CONDENSERFAN ASSEMBLYReplacement, page 10 10Fan Motor Test, page '10-4
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Cooling System
Fan Motor Test
1. Disconnect the 2P connectors from the radiator fan
motor and condenser fan motor.
Test the motor by connecting battery power to the
B terminal and ground to the A terminal.
lf the motor fails to run or does not run smoothly,
reptace rL
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Thermostat Test
Replace the thermostat if it is open at room
remperalure.
To test a closed thermostatl
1. Suspend the thermostat (A) in a container of water.
Do not let the thermometer {B) touch the bottom of
the hot container.
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2.
3.
Heat the water, and check the temDerature with a
thermometer. Check the temperature at which the
thermostat first opens, and at which it is fully open.
Measure the lift height of the thermostat when it is
fullv ooen.
STANDARD THERMOSTAT
Lift height; above 8.0 mm (0.31 in.)
Starts opening: 169 176"F(76 80"C)
Fully open: 194"F {90'Cl
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1.
After the coolant has drained, tighten the radiator
drain plug securely. and installthe reserve tank
drain cap securely.
Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark (A) with
Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Tvpe 2
(P/N O1999-9001).
8. Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.
NOTE:. Always use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant
Type 2 {P/N 01999-9001). Using a non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion, causing the
cooling system to malfunction or fail.. Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a
mixture of 50% antifreeze and 507o water. Pre-
mixing is not required.
Engine Coolant Refill Capacity including the
reserve tank capacity of 0.53 4 (0.56 US gtl :
5.0 0 (s.3 US qt)
Installthe radiator cap loosely.
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twice).
Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator,
and add Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type
2 if needed.
Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine
again and check for leaks.
lnstall the splash shield (see step 22 on page 5-12).
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Cooling System
Radiator and Fans Replacement
1. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-6).
2. Remove the front bumper {see page 20,85).
3. Remove the bulkhead.
4. Remove the upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose.
DRAIN PLUG
UPPER BADIATOR HOSE
BAOIATOA FANASSEMBLY
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LOWERCUSHION
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LOWER FADIATORHOSE
RESERVETANK
A/C CONDENSERFAN ASSEMBLY
9.8 N m {1.0 kgf m,7.2 lbf ft)CONNECTORSRADIATOB FAN SWITCHCONNECTOB
5. Disconnect the fan motor connectors and radiator fan switch connector, then pull the radiator up and out.
6. Remove the fan shroud assemblies and other parts from the radiator.
7. Installthe radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set securelV.
8. Install the bulkhead in the reverse order of removal. Apply body paint to the bulkhead mounting bolts.
9. Fill the radiator with engine coolant and bleed the air (see page 10-6).
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