Component Locations
lndex
B18Cl ongino:
THROTTLEPOSITION (TP}
SENSOR
MANIFOLD AESOLUTEPRESSURE (MAPI SENSOR
Troubleshooting, page 1 1-52
EVAPPURGE CONTROLSOLEiIOID VALVETroubleshooting,page 11-137
VALVE
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
IIAT) SENSORpage 11-62
THROTTLE CABLEInspection/Adiustment, page 'l 1-1 19
lnstallation, page 1 1-1 19
IOLE AIF CONTROL (IACI VALVETroubleshooting. page 1 1 -82
Troubleshooting,page 1 1-6O
TOP DEAD CENTER/CRANKSHAFTPOSITION/CYLINDER POSITION
{TDC/CKP/CYPI SEI{SORTroubl€shooting. Page 1 1 -56POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PS'I
swtTcHTroubleshooting, page 1 1-93ELECTRICALLOADDETECTORIELD}Troubleshooting,page.1 1-70
IGNITION CONTNOL MODULE OCMI
Troubleshooting, Psge 1'l-66
ENGIT{E COOLANT TEMPERA
{ECT} SEI{SORTroubleshooting, Pag€ 1 1-58
sElrlsoR tKslTroubfeshooting, page 1 1 -7 4
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S}
Troubleshooting, pages 11-46, 47
FAST IDLEInspection, page 1 'l -94
11-4
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
11.4246, 47,5011-56l1-581l-6011-6211-641t-661r-68
MALFUNCTION INOICATORLAMP (MIU" TURNS ON1 lor:t:]:lrmr:- i;:i'-tK3t-16l-16l'-\-16l/-----\
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-{"Pr:-o_-16l-.z-\r6t/_-\
MALFUNCTION INOICATORLAMP (MIL)'' BLINKS:O. or-8.-D:o.:@.
o, O'l3l/__-\.E-o.:O: or tr]--i !l/ -i-\| 7 t-/__-\
--l-l-l r0 I/----\| 13 |z_---\
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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
WHILE@@
AFTER@
POOnPERFOEM.ANCE
MISFIRE ORROUGHRUNNING@@@
FAITSEMISSIONTEST@@@
Loss 0FPOWER@@@
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
11-36
PGM-FI System
TDC/CKP/CYP Sensor
_f'=l_ fi_l The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4: A problem int:- the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor circuir.
l'6]- ftl - The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 8: A problem in-i- the ToD Dead Center ITDC) Sensor circuit.
-flG]l- ft-] The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 9: A problem in- , - the Cvlinder Position ICYP) Sensor circuit.
The CKP Sensor determines timing tor fuel injection and ignition of each cylinder and also detects engine speed. TheTDC Sensor determines ignition timing at start-up (cranking) and when crank angle is abnormal. The CYP Sensor detects
the position of No. 1 cylinder tor sequential fudl injection to each cylinder.
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tPJ:;LlJ:lEl--;l ?,:
- Tho MIL hos beon roponod on.- With rho SCS short connoctorconneclod lsso pago I l-341,code 4, 8 and/or 9 ar6 in-dicated.
Do the ECM Reset procedure (seepage 11-35).
Intohittent failuro, syst€m is OKat thia tima {t6st drivo may benoceaSaayr.Chock for poo. connections orlooss wires at C222 (located atright shock towerl, C110(TOC/CKP/CYP Sonsorl and ECM.
ls the MiL on and does it in-dicate code 4, 8 and/or 9?
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the 8P connector fromthe TDC/CKP/CYP sensor.
{To page 1 1-57)
11-56
The Automatic Transmission is a combination of a 3-e,ement torque convefter and triple-shaft electfonically controlled
automatic transmission which provides 4 speeds forward and 1 speed reverse. The entire unit is positioned in line with
the engine.
Torque Converter, Gears and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine and stator assembly in a single unit, The torque converter is connected
to the engine crankshaft so they turn together as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque converter
is a ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being staned. The entire torque converter assem-
bly serves as a flywheel while transmitting power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has three parallel shafts, the mainshaft. countershaft and sub-shaft. The mainshatt is in line with the
engine crankshaft.
The mainshaft includes the clutches for 1 st, and 2ndl4th, and gears for 3rd. 2nd, 4th, reverse and l st (3rd gear is in-
tegral with the mainshaft, while reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear).
The countershaft includes the 3rd clutch and gears Ior 3rd, 2nd,4th, reverse, lst and parking. Reverse and 4th gears
can be locked to the countershaft at its center, providing 4th gear or reverse, depending on which way the selector is moved.
The sub-shaft includes the lst-hold clutch and gears for 1st and 4th
The gears on the mainshait are in constant mesh with those on the countershaft and sub-shaft. When certain combina-
tions of gears in the transmission are engaged by the clutches, power is transmitted from the mainshaft to the counter-
shaft via the sub-shatt to provide @, E, tr. tr and @ position.
Electronic Control
The electronic control system consists of the Transmission Control Module {TCM), sensors, and 4 solenoid valves. Shift-
ing and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions.
The TCM is located below the dashboard, behind the left side kick panel on the driver's side.
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main valve body, secondary valve body, regulator valve body. servo body, and lock-up valve
body throuqh the respective separator plates.
They are bolted on the torque converter housing.
The main valve body contains the manual valve, 1-2 shift valve, 2-3 shift valve, Clutch Pressure Cont.ol (CPC) valve,
4th exhaust valve, relief valve, and oil pump gears.
The secondary valve body contains the 4-3 kick-down valve,3-2 kick-down valve,2-3 orifice cont.ol valve, 3-4 shitt
valve, orifice control valve. modulator valve, and servo control valve
The regulator valve body contains the pressure regulator valve. lock-up control valve, torque converter check valve, and
cooler check valve.
The servo bodv contains the servo valve which is integrated with the reverse shift fork, throttle valve B, and accumulators.
The lock-ug valve bodv contains the lock-up shift valve and lock-up timing B valve. and is bolted on the secondary valve
body.
Fluid from the regulator passes through the manual valve to the various control valves.
Shitt Control Mochanism
Input to the TCM i.om various sensors located throughout the car determines which shift control solenoid valve should
be activated.
Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes
a line to one of the clutches. engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear.
Lock-up Mechanism
In @ position. in 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and E position in 3rd, pressurized tluid can be drained from the back of the tor-
que converter through an oil passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this
takes Dlace, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshatt. Together with hydraulic control, the TCM
optimizes the timing ol the lock-up mechanism.
The lock-up valves control the range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and throttle valve B
When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, modulator pressure changes. Lock-up control solenoid valves
A and B are mounted on the torque converter housing, and are controlled by the TCM.
(cont'd)
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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Wire Harness {B1881engine)
Connector 01
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects ioNotes
c10'l
c102
c103
c104
c 105
c106
c107
c108
c108
c109
c110
c111
c113
c114
c115
Lt to
c117
c118
c119
c't 20
c121
c122
c123
cl24
c125
c't26
c127
c128
c129
c130
10
14
6
1
1
2
2
8
2
3
t
1
2
2)
2
8
14
2
2
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side ol engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine
Right side ol engine
Transmission
Transmission
Middle of engine
lvliddle of engine
Right side ot engine
Right side of engine compartment
ldiddle rear of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle ol engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle ot engine
Left side of engine
lvliddle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle ot engine
Middle ol engine
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Transmission
Transmission
Transmission
Main wire harness (C221)
Main wire harness {C222}
Main wire harness (C223)
Main wire harness {C220)
Starter solenoid
Engine coolant temperature {ECT)
sensor
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
gauge sending unit
Back'up light switch
Lock-up control solenoid valve A and B
lgnition coil
Top dead center/Crankshaft
position/Cylinder position
(TDC/CKP/CYP) sensor
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
switch
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
MAP sensor
Throttle position (TP) sensor
ldle air control (lAC) valve
Evaporative emission (EVAPI purge
control solenoid valve
Engine oil pressure switch
Alternator
Intake air temperature {lAT} sensor
No. 'l fuel injector
No. 2 tuel injector
No. 3 fuel injector
No. 4 fuel injector
Junction connector
Engine compartment wire harness
(c304)
Engine compartmenl wire harness
(c305)
Shift control solenoid valve A and B
Countershait speed sensor
Mainshaft speed sensor
M/T
NT
NT
NT
T 101
r102
Lelt side oI engine
Right side of engine compartment
Alternator
Under-hood tuse/relay box
G 101Right side of engineEngine ground, via engine wire
harness
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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Wire Harnoss (B18Cl enginol
Connoctor 01
Totminal
umbor ol
Cavitio8LocationConnecla tof{orc!
c 101
cl 02
c103
c104
c105
c106
c107
c108
c109
c110
c111
cl12
c113
c114
c115
c116
c117
c1r8
c119
c120
cl2'l
c122
c123
c124
c125
c't26
c'127
c 131
c132
c133
c134
2
J
4
3
'I
4
2
I
2
't4
1
4
10
14
,l
2
2
8
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side ot engine comPanment
Right side of engine compartmsnt
Right side of engine compartment
Righr side ot engine
Right side of engine
Transmission
Middle ol engine
Middle oJ engine
Right side of engine
Right side ot engine comPartment
Middl€ reat of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle ol engine
Middle o{ engine
Middle of engine
Lelt side ot engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle ol engine
Middle ot engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine companment
Lelt side ot engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Right side ot engine
Right sid€ of engine
Middle ot engine
Middle of engine
Main wire harness (C221)
Main wire harness (C222)
Main wire harness (C223)
Main wire harness (C22O)
Starter solenoid
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor
Engine coolant temperature {ECTI
gauge sending unit
Back-up light switch
lgnition coil
Top dead center/Crankshaft
position/Cylind€r Position(TDC/CKP/CYP) sensor
Engine coolant temperature {ECT)
switch
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
Hsated oxygen sensor {HO2S}
MAP sensor
Throttle position {TPl sensor
ldle air control (lAC) valve
Evaporative emission {EVAPI purge
control solenoid valve
Engine oil pressure switch
Alt€rnatot
Intake 8ir temperature (lAT) ssnsor
No. 1 fuel injector
No. 2 fuel iniector
No. 3 fuel injeclor
No. 4 fuel injector
Junction connector
Engine compartment ware harness
{c304)
Engine comPanment wire harness
(c305)
VTEC solenoid valve
VTEC oil pressure switch
Knock sensor (KS)
Intaka air bypass (lAB) control sole-
noid valve
T101
r102
Left side of engine
Right sid6 ot engine compartment
Alternator
Under-hood fuse/relay box
G 101Right side of engineEngine ground, via engine wire
harness
23-18