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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.
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Fuel Supply System
Fuel Tank
Replacement
@ oo not smoke while working on fusl syltem. Koep opon flame rway from your wort ar6a.
1. Relieve the fuel pressure {see page 11-1OO).
2. Jack up the car and support with jackstands.
3. Remove the drsin bolt and drain the fuel into an approved container.
4. Remove the rear seat, access Danels and disconnect the 2P and 3P connectors.
5- Remove the EVAP two way valve cover and tuel hose protector.
6. Disconnect the hoses.
CAUTION:
a Whan disconnacling tho hosos, slide back tho clampr, th6n twist horos as you pull, to lvold drmlglng thcm.
a Clean the tlarod roint ot high plossulo hosos thoroughly brforc roconnccling thsm.
7. Place a jack. or other support, under the tank.
8. Remove the strao nuts and let the straDs tall free.
9. Remove the Juel tank.
NOTE: The tank may stick on the undercoat applied to its mount. To remove, caretully pry it off tho mount,
1O. Install a new washer on the dlain bolt, then install psns in the raverse ordgr ot rsmoval.
FUELPUMP
EVAPTWO WAY VALVE
38 l{.m(3.9 kgt'm,28 rbl.ftl
FUELTANK
EVAPTWO WAYVALVECOVER
FUEL TAI{KSTRAPS
tO t{.mll.O kgt'm,7 lbl.frl
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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.
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Emission Control System
System Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE: Across each row in the chart, the sub-systems that could be sources of a symptom are lanked in the ord€r they
should be inspected starting with O. Find the symptom in the lett column, read across to the most likely source, then
reJer to the page list€d at the top of that column. lf inspection shows the system is OK, try the next most likely system
@, etc.
PAGE
SYMPTOM
SUB.SYSTEMTHREE WAY
CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
POSITIVE
CRANKCASE
VENTILATION
SYSTEM
EVAPORATIVE
EMtSSTON
CONTROLS
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ROUGH IDLEo
POOR PERFORMANCE
FAILS
EMISStON
TEST
o@
LOSS OF
POWERo
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Emission Control System
SystemDescription
The emission control system includes a Three Way Cata-
lytic Convener (TWC), Positive Crankcase Ventilation(PCV) system and Evaporstive Emission {EVAP) Contfol
syst€m. The emission control system is designed to meet
federsl and stats emission standards.
Tailpipe Emission
Inspection
f!fifil oo nor amoro ou]rng rnr! Foacqurr. ^!op
any open flame away from yout wotk atca.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,OOO rpm with
no load (A/T in @ or@ position, M/T in neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle,
Connect a tachometer.
Check and adiust the idle speed, if necessary (sss
page 1 1-95).
Warm up and calibrate the CO meter according to
the meter manutacturer's inst.uctions.
Check idle CO with the headlights, hester blower,
rear window defogger, cooling fan, and air condition-
er otf.
NOTE: (Canada) Pull the parking br8ke lever up.
Stan the engine, then check that the headlights are
off.
CO meter should indicate 0.1 maximum.
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