1994 HONDA INTEGRA engine coolant

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE: Across each row in the chart. the systems that could be sources of a symptom are ranked in the order they should
be inspected staning with O. Find the symptom in the left column, read across to the most likely source. then refer
to the page listed at the top of that column. lf inspection shows the system is OK, try the next mosr likely system O, etc,
* lf codes other then those listed above are indicated, count the number of blinks again. It the MIL is in fact blinking
^ these codes, replace the ECM.
qy, lf the MIL is on while the engine is running. connect the SCS shon connector to the service check connector. It no
code is displayed {MlL stays on steady), the back-up system is in operation.
Substitute a known-good ECM and recheck. lf the indication goes away, replace the original ECM.
USA:
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP {MIL)
CANADA: ----l CHECK-ltGl- ENGTNE- | - LTGHT
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* * *: 818C1 engine
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SYMPTOM
PGM.FI
ENGINECONTROLMOOULE
HEATEOOXYGENSENSOR
MANIFOLOAESOLUTEPRESSURESENSOR
TOP DEAD CINTTR/CRANKSHAFTPOSTT|ON/CYLINDERPOSITION SENSOR
ENGINECOOLANTTEMPfRA.TURTSENSOR
THROTTTEPOStTtONSENSOR
INfAKE AIRTEMP€RA.TUREsar,rs0R
BARO.METRICPRESSURESENSOR
IGNITIONOUTPUTSIGNAL
vEHtct-ESPfEDSENSOR
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ENGINE WON'T STAffTo@@
DIFFICULT TO STARTENGIN€ WHEN COLO@@(9)o
IRREGULARIDLING
WHEN COTDFAST IDLEouT 0f sPtc@@
ROUGH IDLE@o
RPM TOOHIGH@@
RPM TOOLOW@
FREOUENTSTALLING
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POOnPERFOEM.ANCE
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FAITSEMISSIONTEST@@@
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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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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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3. Fuel Cut-oft Control
a During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the {uel injectors is cut otJ to improve fuel economy
at speeds over tollowing rpm:
. 8188l engine: 91O tpm (Canada model: 1,O50 rpm)
. 818C1 engine: 95O tpm (Canada model: l,O5O rpm)
a Fuel cut-olf action also takes place when engine speed exceeds, 7,O0O rpm {81 8B1 engine), 8,1O0 rpm (B 18Cl
engine), regardless oI the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from ovet-revving.
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
When the ECM receives a domand for cooling trom the air conditioning system, it del8ys the compressor from being
enetgized, and enriches the mixture to assure smooth transition to the A/C mode.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve
When the engine coolant tempersture is below 163oF {73"C), the ECM supplies a ground to the EVAP pu.ge control
solenoid valve which cuts vacuum to the EVAP purge control diaphragm valve.
Intake Air Bypsss (lAB) Control Sol€noid Valve
When the engine rpm is below 5,750 rpm, the IAB control solenoid valve is activated by a signal from the ECM,
intske air flows through the long intake path, then high torque is delivered. At spaeds highe. than 5,750 rpm, the
solenoid valve is deactivated by the ECM, and intake air flows through the short intake path in order to reduce the
resistance in airflow.
ECM fail-safe/bEck-up Functions
1. Fail-sate Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-progtammed
value tor that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
Back-uD Function
When an abnormalitv occurs in the ECM itself, the fuel iniectors are controlled by a back-up citcuit independent of
the system in order to permit minimal driving.
Self-diagnosis Function IMaltunction Indicator Lamp {MlL)1
Wh6n an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM supplies ground for the MIL and stores the code
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on, the ECM supplies ground tor the MIL tor two seconds
to check the MIL bulb condition.
Two Trio Detection Method
To prevent tals€ indications, th€ Two Trip Dstection Method is used for the HO2S and fuel metering-related self-
diagnostic tunctions. When an abnormslity occurs, the ECM stores it in its memo.y. Wh€n the ssme sbnormality
recurs alter the ignition switch is turned OFF and ON ag8in, the ECM informs the driver by lighting the MlL.
However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is canc€ll€d when you short the service check connector. The MIL
will then blink immedistelv when an abnormality occurs.
4.
6.
2
4.
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PGM-FI System
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
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t@l- -l 6 | The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 6: A problem in- - the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor circuit.The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance oI the thermistor decreases as th€ en-gine coolant tempe.ature increases as shown below.
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ENGII{E COOLAI{T TCMPERATURE- Th€ MIL has boon roDortod on.- Wlth tho SCS shon connoctorconnoctod {s66 pag6 '11-34},
code 6 is indicatod.
Do the ECM Reset Procedu.e lseepage 1 1-35).
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Intoimittont failur6. ryatom is OKel this lime ltosl d.ive may bonocassaryl.Chock for poor connsctiona orlooso wiros al C223 {locatod attight shock lowor, C111 (ECT
sonsorl, C419 {TCMI and ECM.
ls the MIL on and does it indi-cate code 6?
Start the engine. Hold the engineat 3,O0O rom with no load {Afi in
N or lF]position, M/T in neutral)until the radiator lan comes on,then lot it idle.
Turn the ignition swirch OFF.
Disconnect the 2P conneclor lromthe ECT sensor.
Measure resistance between the2 terminals on the ECT sensor.
ls there 2OO-4OO O?
(To page 1 1-59)
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ldle Control System
System Description (cont'd)
1 . Atter the engine slarts. the IAC valve opens for a censin time, The amount ot air is increased to raise the idle soeedabout 15O-3OO rom.
2. When the coolant temperature is low, the IAC valve is opened to obtain the proper fast idle speed. The amount ofbypassed air is thus controlled in relation to the engine coolant temperature.
IDI-E SPEEDlrpm)
176
80
ENGINECOOLANT TEMPERATURE
t"Fl(oct
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ldle Control System
Fast ldle Thermo Valve
DEscliptlon
To prevent erratic running when the engine is warming
up, it is n€cessary to raise the idle speed. The fast idle
thermo valve is controlled by a thermowax plunger, When
the engine is cold. the engine coolant su.rounding the
thermowax contracts the plunger, allowing additional air
to be bypassed into the intake manifold so that the en-
gine idlss taster. When the engine reaches operating tem-
peratur€, the valve closss, reducing the amount of air
bypassing into the manifold.
FAST IDLE THERMOVALVE
AIN EYPASS VALVE
Inspaction
NOTE: The tast idle thermo valve is factory adiustsd;
it should not be disassombl€d.
1. Remove the intake air duct from the throttlg body.
2. Stan the engine.
3. Put your finger over ths lower port in throttle body
and make sure that there is 8ir flow with tho engine
cold (engine coolant temperatute below 86oF,
300c).
a lf not,
retest.
leplace the fast idle thermo valvs and
4.
o-Rr{GsReplace
llo kgf.m, 7 lbt.trl
Start the engine. Hold the sngine at 3.0OO rpm with
no load (A/T in I or @ position, M/T in neutral]
until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idl6.
Check thst valve is completely closed. lt not, air suc-
tion can be telt at the lower Don in the throttle body,
a It any suction is felt, the valve is leaking Check
engine coolant level and for air in tho engine
coolant system (see section 1O). ll OK, rsplace
the fast idle thermo valve and rechock.
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lntake Air System
Throttle Body
Description
The throttle body is ot the single-barrel side-draft 1ype.
The lower portion of the throttle valve is heated by en-gine coolant from the cylinder head. The idle adjusting
screw which increases/dec.eases bvDass air and the
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control Canister port are
located on the top of the throttle body.
IOLE AOJUSTING
THROTTLESTOP SCREW(Non-adiustsb16l
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Insoection
CAUTION: Do not adiust the thlottle stop screw. lt ispreset at the lactory.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,OOO rpm with
no load (A/T in S or E position, M/T in neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose (to the EVAP control
canister) from the top of the throttle body; connect
a vacuum, gauge to the throttle body.
VACUUM PUMPGAUGEA973X-O41-XXXXX
5.
3. Allow the engine to idle and check that the gauge
indicates no vacuum.
a li there is vacuum, check the throttle cable (see
page 1 1-'l 18, 119).
Check that vacuum is indicated on the gauge when
the throttle is opened slightly from idle.
a lf the gauge indicates no vacuum, check the throt-
tle body port. lf the throttle body port is clogged.
clean it with carburetor cleaner.
Stop the engine and check that the throttle cable
operates smoothly without binding or sticking.
a lf there are any abnormalities in the above steps,
check for:
- Excessive wear or Dlav in the throttle valve shaft.
Sticky or binding throttle lever at full close po-
srtron.
Clearance between throttle stop screw and throt-
tle lever at tull close Dosition.