How To Clear Eps Otcs - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

EPS Components
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'd)
5. The blinking frequency indicates the OTe. OTes are
indicated by a series of long and short blinks. One
long blink equals 10 short blinks. Add the long and
short blinks together to determine the OTe. After
determining the OTe, refer to the OTe
Troubleshooting Index.
The system will not indicate the OTe unless these
conditions are met:
• Set the front wheels in the straight ahead driving
position.
• The ignition switch is turned ON (II).
• The engine is stopped.
• The ses circuit is shorted to body ground before
the ignition switch is turned ON (II).
Example of OTC 23
Long blinks Short blinks
(two times) (three times)
ON
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l
I
U UUUI
I
OFF
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Oisconnect the Honda PGM Tester from the OLe.
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How to Clear EPS OTCs
Honda PGM Tester Method:
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector (OLe)
(8) located under the dash on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
A
B
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and clear the
OTe(s) by following the screen prompts on the
PGM Tester.
NOTE: See the Honda PGM Tester user's manual
for specific instructions.