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System Description
System Connectors [Dash and Floor] {cont'd}
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
DASHBOARDHARNESS
MAINWIREHARNESS
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Engine Control Modute {ECM) Reset procedure
1 . Turn the ignition switch otJ.
2' Remove th€ BACK UP (7.5 A) fuse trom the unde.-hood fuse/relay box for lo seconds to reset the EcM.
BACK UP I7.5 AI FUSE
UNDER-HOOOFUSE/RELAY BOX
Final Procedure lthis procedure must be done after any troubleshooting)
1. Remove the SCS Short Connector.
NOTE: lf the SCS short connector is connected and there are no DTCS sto.ed in the ECM, the MIL will stav on.
2. Do the ECM Reset Procedure.
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PGM-FI System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
lB18B1 ongino onlyl
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MlL) n6v6. com6s on lovon follwo socondal aftor ignition istumed on.
lurn the ignition switch ON.
Inspect No. 15 {BACK-UP LIGHT}l1O A) luse in the underdashtuse/relay box.ls the low oil pressure light on?
- R€placo No. 'l5
IBACK-UP LIGHT)llo Al fuso.- Ropair short inYEL wiro botwoonNo. 15 (BACK-UP
LIGHT) {10 A) fusoano gauge 6$om-blv.
Turn lhe ignition switch OFF.
ls the fuse OK?
Connecl the test harness betweenthe ECM and connectors (seepag€ 11-37).Repair opon in YEL wiio botw6onNo.'15 IBACK-UP LIGHTI 110 A)luso and gaug6 assombly.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
- RsDlaco tho MIL bulb.- Ropair opon in GRN/ORN wi.ebetwoen ECM {A13} andgaug€ a$6mbly.
ls the MIL on?
Measure voltage between body
Oround and the tollowing termi-nafs individuallv: 423, 424.
Ropah op6n in BLK wirolsl bo-tw6en ECM and GlOl llocatod atthormostat housing) that hadmoro than 1.0 V.
ls there less than 1.O V?
Substituto a known-good ECMand rochgck, lf symptom/indica-tion go€s away, roplaco tho origi-nal ECM.
NOTE: lf this svmptom is intermittent. check for a loose fuse No. 15 (BACK
UP LIGHT, 1OA) in the under-dash Juse/relay box, a poor connection at ECM
terminal A13, or an intermittent open in the GRN/ORN wire between the ECM(A13) and the gauge assembly.
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Th. ll.lfunction Indicltor Lamp
lMlll at!y3 on o. cornaa on alt6ltwo aacond!.
Connect the SCS short connectorto th6 sorvice check connector(see page 11-34).
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Go to iolfdiagnostic Proceduros(se€ pago 11-34).Does the MIL indicate anv Oi-agnostic Trouble Code (DTC)?
Romove th€ SCS shon connectorlrom the service ch€ck connector.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Try to start the engine.
Connect the test harness betweenthe ECM and connectors (see
page 11-37).
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Measure voltage botween D4 (+ )terminal and D22 { - ) terminal.
connect the SCS shonconnector to servlcecheck connector.ls there approx. 5 V?
Ropair shon to body g.ound inBRN/WHT wire betwoon th6 ECMlD4) end sorvlco chock connocto?.Measure voltage be_tween D4 {+} terminaland body ground.
- R6pair open in BRN/WHT witobotwoon EcM lD4) and s6rv-ice chock connactor.- Repoir opon in BLK wiro bo-twoon 36rvi@ chock connectoaand G4Ol.
ls there approx. 5 V?
InsDoct ECU {ECM) 115 A) tuse inth6 undeFhood luse/relav box.
- Rsolaco ECU {ECM} (15 Allus€.- R6pair shon in YEL/WHT wilobotw6on ECU lEcMl 115 A)fuso and PGM-FI main rolay.
Remove the scs shortConnector from theservice check con-nector.
ls the luss OK?
NOTE:
a When there is no code stored, the MIL willstay on if the service check con-
nector is shorted.
a tf this svmotom is intermittent, check for:
- A loose ECM fuse (15A) in the under-hood tuse/relay box
- A loose No. 24 fuse (ACG) (ALT) ( 1 5A: B1 8B 1 engine, 2OA: B18C 1 en-
gine) in the under-dash fuse/relay box- An intermittent short in the BRN/WHT wire between the ECM (D4) and
the service check connector- An intermittent oDen in the BLK wire between the service check con-
nector and G4O1- An intermittent shon in the GRN/ORN wire between the ECM (A 13) and
the gauge assembly.- An intermittent short in the YELMHT wire between the ECM (D19) and
the MAP sensor- An intermittent short in the YEL/BLU wire between the ECM (D20) and
the TP sensor
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'NOTE: After repair, disconnect the SCS ShortConnsctor, test drive the car, and recheckthe MIL
lor a code.
(cont'd)
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(From page 1 1-43)
Inspect the No. 24ACG {ALT) (lG)(15 A: 81881 engine, 2OA:818C1 enginel fuse in the under-dash fuse/relav box.
- R.pllr .hon in BLK|rEL wlr6batr.v€qr undariair luro/Fbybox lnd FGM-FI m.in .obv.- noebco lto. 24 ACG {lG) nLT)(15 A: 81881 ongin., 2OA:Bl8Cl onein.l tu!6.
ls the fuse OK?
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Disconnect the 3P connector oteach sensor one al a time:. MAP sensor. TP sensor
Rcplaoo thg lgnlor that caur6dth. llght to Oo out.Does the MIL remain ON?
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
connect the test harness.Disconnect the "D" connectorfrom th€ ECM only, not the mainwire harness (see page 11-37).
Check tor continuity betweenbody ground and D19, O2O ter-minals,
- Bapai? rhod ro body g.ound inYEL/WHT wi.e boiwoon ECM(Dl9) .nd MAP ..n3or.- R.p!k shon to body ground inYEL/BLU wire b.lwo6n ECM(O2Ol .nd TP 3on!or.
Reconnect all tho sensor con-necrors,Reconnect the "D" connector torhe ECM.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
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System
Control Module (ECMI (cont'dl
PGM-FI
Engine
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Continuity?
(From page 11-43)
Disconnect "A" con-nector from the ECM.
Subrtltute r knowngood ECM.nd rochock. ll lymptom/indics-tlon g@a rw!y, rephco tho origi-n.l ECM.
ls the MIL ON?
Ropair short to bodygiound in GRN/ORNwir6 botwoon tho ECMlA131 6nd MlL.
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ldle ControlSystem
Brake SwitchSignal
This signals the ECM when the brake pedal is depressed.
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Inlp.ction ot Brd(. Switcfi Siignal.
Are the brake lights on withoutdepressinO the brake pedal?ltuoacl ths braka .wilch {!.a !ac-don 191,
Inspect STOP, HORN (20 Allusein the undeFhood fuse/relav box.Oo the brake lights come on?
R.pl!c. STO P,HOR {2O A) tu...R.pdr dbrt In WtlT/GBI wlrr batu..nb?!ka .wltch a.rdsToP, HOR[{ (20 A}lura.
ls the luse OK.?
- Ropalr opon In WHT/GRN wirobatwoan b'lka lwltch andSTOP, HORTI {20 Al lu!o.- InlDect tho braka awitch la6a.6cdon 19).
Connect tho t€st harness to themain wire hamess only, not to theECM {see page 11-37).
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ldle Gontrol System
Startel Switch Signal
This signals the ECM when the engine is cranking.
BATTERYVOLTAGE?
NOTE:a M/T: Clutch pedal must beoeprgsseo.a A/T: Trsnsmission in lll or LIJ position.
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A26 {-}Connect the lest harness botweenthe ECM and connector (see page
11,37).
Measure voltage between 89 (+)
terminal and 426 (-) terminalwith the ignition switch in thestart position.
Inspect No. 18 STARTER SIGNAL{7.5 A) fuse in the under-dashfuse/relav box.ls there batterv voltage?
- Roplac. No. 18STARTER SIG AL(7.5 A) lurc,- Rrpsir lhort In BLU/WHT wir. batwccnECM (89) .nd No.18 STARTER SIG.t{AL {7.5 Al 1u..,PiGM-Fl fi.ln rol.y.
R.palr opon in BLU/WHT wir6 b6-tw€.n ECM lB9l and t{o, 18STARTER SIGNAL 17.5 Al lu.o.
Startor .witch .ign.l is OK.
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- ldle Speed Setting
Inspoction/Adiustment
NOTE:
a When the idle speed set, check the following items:
- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs- Air cleaner- PCV svstem
a (Canada) Pullthe parking brake lever up. Stan the en-
gine, then check that the headlights are off.
1 Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (A/T in S or @ position, M/T in neutral)
until the radiator tan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Connect a tachometer.
3. Disconnect the 2P connectot trom the ldle Air Con-
trol {lAC) valve.
Start the engine with the sccelerator pedal slightly
depressed. Stabilize the rpm at 1 ,OOO, then slowly
release the pedal until the engine idles.
Check idling in no-load conditions: headlights, blower
fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and ai. conditioner
are not operatrng.
ldl€ spood should bo;
81881 ongino:
MlT48O ! 50 rym
An48O I 50 rpm
lin@or@oosition)
818C7 engine:48O ! 50 rym
Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by turnmg the
idle adiusting screw.
NOTE: After adiust the idle speed in this step, check
the ignition timing (see section 231.
lf it is out ot spec. go back to step 4.
4.
e
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect the 2P connector on the IAC valve, then
remove the BACK UP (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood
tuse/relav box for 1O seconds to reset the ECM.
Restart 8nd idle the engine with no-load conditions
for one minute, then check the idle speed.
NOTE: (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up.
Start the engine, then check that the headlights ate
off.
ldlo speed should be;
81881 ongino:
MTf75O ! 50 rpm
AIT75O t 50 rpm
(in[]or@positionl
818C1 engine: 750 1 50 rpm
(cont'd)
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