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Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures
When the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) has been reported on, do the following:
'1. Connect the SCS short connecto. to Service Check Connector as shown. (The 2P Service Check Connector is
located under the dash on the passenger side of the car.) Turn the ignition switch on.
DATA LII{KCONNECTOR (3PI
NOTE:Do not attachjumper wire.
2. Note the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): The MIL indicates I code by the length 8nd numbsr ot blinks. The MIL
can indicate multiple component problems by blinking separate codes, one after another. Codes 1 through Igre
indicated by individual shon blinks. Codes 1O through 43 are indicated by a series of long and shon blinks. Th€
number of long blinks equals the first digit, the number ot short blinks equals the second digit. Sometimes the
firsr blink is difficult to see; always count the blinks at least twice to verify the code.
MALFUNCTIOI{INDICATORLAMP
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+!+1].TL;I!!=- = s.. Drc 3-L ,JU '" " " = Sce DTC 13
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Multiplr Probl.ln.:
J-l_tx-TL-n-ffu-r- = S€. DTC 1 lnd 3-J.rrU-L-r]tltlr'l- __-tnrua = Sce DTC 3 and 4Jll-lrl-t-----Tt/'tnj]_ = S.. DTC 3 lnd 14
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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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Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures (cont'dl
':818C1 engine
a lf codes other than those listed above are indicated, verifv the code. lf the code indicated is not listed above, replace
rhe ECM.
a The MIL may come on, indicating a system problem when, in fact, there is a poor or intermittent electricalconnection.
First, check the electrical connections, clean or repair connections it necessary.
o The MIL and @ indicator light may light simultaneously when the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 6, 7 or 17. Check
the PGM-Fl system according to the PGM-Fl system troubleshooting, then recheck the l!! indicator light. ll it lights,
see page 14-5O, 51.
a The MIL does not come on when there is a malfunction in the A/T Fl signal or Electrical Load Detector (ELDI circuits.
However, it will indicate the codes when the Service Check Connector is shorted.
DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE
CODE (DTCISYSTEM INDICATEDPsge
oENGINE CONTROL MODULE IECM)11-42
,lHEATED OXYGEN SENSOR IHO25)1 1-46
aMANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE {MAP SENSOR)11-52
4CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP SENSOR)1 1-56
oENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT SENSOR)11-58
THROTTLE POSITION (TP SENSOR}11-60
ITOP DEAD CENTER POSITION (TDC SENSORI1 1-56
9No. 1 CYLINDER POSITION (CYP SENSOR)1 1-56
10INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT SENSOR)11-62
13BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (BARO SENSOR}1|-64
14IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC VALVE}11-42
tcIGNITION OUTPUT SIGNAL11-66
toFUEL INJECTOR1't-102
17VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR {VSSI11-68
20ELECTRICAT LOAD DETECTOR (ELD)'t 1-70
21VARIABLE VALVE TIMING & VALVE LIFT ELECTRONIC CONTROL SOLENOID
VALVE {VTEC SOLENOID VALVE)'6-36
22VARIABLE VALVE TIMING & VALVE LIFT ELECTRONIC CONTROL PRESSURE
SWITCH (VTEC PRESSURE SWITCHI-6-38
23KNOCK SENSOR {KS}-11-7 4
30A/T FI SIGNAL A11-76
3'rA/T FI SIGNAL B1 1-76
4'lHEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO25} HEATER11-47
43FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM1 1-50
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It the inspection for a particular code requires the test harness. remove the right door sill molding and kick panel. Pull
the carpet back to expose the ECM, Unbott the ECM cover. Turn the ignition switch off and connect the test harness
Check the system according to the procedure described for the appropriate code(s) listed on the following pages.
KICKPANEL
TESTHARNESSOTLAJ _PT3OlOA
DIGITAL MULTIMETERCommarcially ovribbla orKS-AHM-32-OO3
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TERMINAL LOCATIONS(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures (cont'dl
a Punctudng th6 inruLtion on r wirc cln cruaa poo? or Int!finltttri aLctrlcC connac,tlom.
a For tosting at connoctofs othor thsn tho taat hrmara, bdng thc tartar probc Into contact whh tha tarnilnal trom thr
connector ride of wilo hamclr conn.ctora In thc cnglnc comprnrnam. Foi t.|nab connactorr,lurt touch llgl ly whh
tha tostor probo and do not Inlcrt tho prcbc.
TES'EB PNOBE
TERflt]IAI
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How to Read Flowcharts
A flowchrrt is dasigned to be us€d fiom start to final repair. lt's like a map showing you the shortest distanco. But be-
ware: if you go off tho "map" anywhere but a "stop" symbol, you can easily get lost
l6rffil Desclibas the conditions or situation to start a troubleshooting flowchart.(bold tyDo)
|TeTiONl Asks you to do something; pedorm a test, set up a condition etc'
<:6Eei6io-fr\> Asks you about the result of an action, then sends you in the appropriste troubleshooting direction.
I-SJTFI The snd of a series ot actions and decisions, describes I tinal repair action and aomotimea diracts
(bold typel you to 8n garlier part of the tlowchart to confirm your repair'
NOTE:
a Tha tarm ,,lntormittgnt Failure" is used in these chans. lt simply means a system may have had a failur6, but it chocks
out OK !t this time. lf th6 Msltunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) on ihe dash does not come on, check for poor connections
or loose wires at all connectors rolated to the cilcuit that you are troubleshooting (see illustration b6low).
a Most ot tho troublashooting flowchans have you reset the Engine Control Module (ECM) and try to duplicate the Disg-
nostic Troubls Cod6 (DTC). lf the problem is intermittent and you c8n't duplicat€ the cod6, do not continus through
the flowchart, To do so will only rosult in confusion and, possibly, a ne€dlessly replaced ECM
a ,,opon,'and ,,short,, are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wir6 or at a conn€ction. A short is an
accidontal connaction ot a wir€ to ground or to another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means som€thing won't
work at all. In complex electronics (like ECM's), this can sometimes mean something wolks, but not the way it's sup-
poSad to,
a il th6 olectricsl readings are not as specified when using the test harness, check the test harness connoctions bsfore
procooding.
LOOSE
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PGM-FI System
System Description
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECMIOUTPUTS
PGM-Fl System
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multipon fuel injection system,
Fuol Iniector Timing and Duration
The ECM contains memories tor the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold pressures. Thebasic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory, is turther modilied by signals sent from vanous sensofsto obtain the final discharge duration.
ldle Air Control
ldle Air Control Valve (lAC Vatve)
When the engine is cold, the A/C compressor is on, the transmission is in gear (A/T only) the brake pedal is depressed,the P/S load is high, or the alternalor is charging, the ECM controls current to the IAC Valve to maintain correct idle soeed.
lgnition Timing Controla The ECM contains mamories for basic ignition timing at various engine speeds and manifold pressures. lgnition timingis also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.a A Knock Control System is also used. when detonation is detected by the knock sensof. the ignition timing is retarded(B18Cl engine).
Other Control Functions
1. Starting Control
When the engine is started. the ECM provides a rich mixture by increasing fuel injector duration.2. Fuel Pump Control
a When the ignition switch is initially turned on, the ECM supplies ground to the PGM-Fl main relay that suppliescurrent to the fuel pump tor two seconds to pressurize the tuel system.a When the engine is running, the ECM supplies gfound to the PGM-Fl main relay that supplies current to the fuel pump.a When the engine is not running and the ignition is on, the ECM cuts ground to the PGM-FI main relav which cutscurrent to the fuel pump.
TDC/CKP/CYP Sensor
MAP Senso.
ECT Sensor
IAT Sensor
TP Sensor
HO2S
vss
BARO Sensor
ELD
Starter Signal
ALT FR Signal
Air Conditioning Signal
A/T Gear Position Signal
Battery Voltage {lcN. 1)
Brake Switch Signal
PSP Switch Signal
Knock Sensor'
VTEC Pressure Switchr
Fuel-lnjectors
PGM-FI Main Relay (Fuel Pump)
MIL
IAC Valve
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
Radiator Fan Relav
Condenser Fan Relav
ALT
rcM
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid
HO2S Heater
VTEC Solenoid Valve'
IAB Control Solenoid Valve*
lFuet tnjector Timing and Duration]
I Electr..l"ldle Contr;il
Fit'e' contr; Funcrfit
l6tio; Ttntrlg c..trol
tEcM aack-,rp Functiorlsl
': 818C 1 €ngine
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