Symptom Troubleshooting

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Symptom Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Troubleshoot the keyless entry/security alarm system by the symptom index.
    SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

    Symptom Location Possible cause
    The door will not lock or unlock. Door lock system
    Transmitter
    • Transmitter test
    • Transmitter programming
    Wire harness Control unit input test
    Steering lock
    • Ignition switch test
    • Ignition key switch test
      NOTE: If the key is in the ignition key switch or the ignition switch is ON (II), the door lock system does not function.
    Keyless receiver Transmitter programming
    Door multiplex control unit Door multiplex control unit input test
    The door will not lock. Door switch Door switch test
    Door lock system
    • Door lock knob switch test
    • Control unit input test
    The door will not unlock. Door switch Door switch test
    Door lock system
    • Door lock knob switch test
    • Control unit input test
    Transmitter will not program. Transmitter Transmitter test
    Ignition switch Ignition switch test
    Wire harness Control unit input test
    Keyless receiver
    Door lock system Control unit input test
    Door will relock even if the door is opened once after unlocking with remote. Door switch Door switch test
    Door will lock and unlock with the remote even if the ignition switch is ON (II). Steering lock
    • Ignition switch test
      NOTE: If the ignition switch is ON (II), the door lock system does not function.
    Door will lock or unlock with the remote even if the key is in the ignition key switch. Steering lock
    • Ignition key switch test
      NOTE: If the key is in the ignition key switch, the door lock system does not function.
    Sometimes door will not lock or unlock. Door switch Door key cylinder switch Tailgate latch switch
    • Door switch test
    • Door key cylinder switch test
    • Tailgate latch switch test
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