Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual page 531

EPS Components
DTe Troubleshooting (cont'd)
12. Check for continuity between EPS control unit
connector B (2P) terminal No.2 and the motor 2P
connector terminal No.1.
EPS CONTROL UNIT
CONNECTOR B 12PI
M2IGRN)
MOTOR CONNECTOR 12PI
Wire side of female terminals
Is there continuity?
YES-Go to step 13.
NO-Repair open in the GRN wire between the EPS
control unit and the motor..
13. Check for loose wires or poor connections, if the
connections are good, substitute a known-good
EPS control unit, and connect all the disconnected
connectors.
14. Start the engine, and turn the steering wheel from
lock to lock several times.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 15.
NO-Check for loose EPS control unit connectors. If
necessary, replace the EPS control unit and
recheck .•
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15. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
Is OTe 42 or 45 indicated?
YES-Replace the steering gearbox motor and
recheck .•
NO-Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for
the code indicated .•