1996 HONDA CIVIC 1 page

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
CAUTION:
. Punqturing ihe insulation on a wirs can cause poor or intermiftent electricar connections.I Bring the test€r probe into contacl with the terminatlrom the terminal side of wire harnesg conncctors in the gngin€compartment. For temale connectors, iust touch lightly with the tester probe and do not inse.t the probe.
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RUBBER SEAL
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:- Compression- Starting system- lntake air leakage - Overheating- Engine locked up - Battery- Timing belt
TESTER PROBE
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that Do NoT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlL) tocome on. lfthe MIL was reported on, go to page 11_81.Troubleshoot each probabre cause in the order risted (from reft to right) untir the symptom is eriminated.The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found berow.
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*: '99 - 00 models
TERMINAL
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
4,2,3, 5,20, 14, 1
2, 4, 11, 16, 13, 't9
?, s^6. 16
1,8,10.9
Engine will not sta rt
Hard starting
Cold fast idle too low
Cold fast idle too high
ldle speed fluctuates7,8, 10.9
Troubleshoot for misfire on pages l1-166, 167Misfire or rough running
LOW power
E"g|* "t"lb
2,9, 10, 12, 11, 16, 't8,20
2,4,11,7,20,8,5,15
't9, 21
1r, ,1
Difficult to refuel*
Fuel overflows during refueling*
11-84

Probable Cause List lFor th€ DTC Chart, see page 11-971*: '99 - 00 models
Probable GausePageSystem
11 1-107Engine Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (l'uM)
PGM-Fl main relay
l^^iti^n cwetam
211-230,231
3't't-237
Section 23
51'1-172,183Crankshaft Position/fop Dead Center/Cylinder Fosltlon sensor clrculr' Lr\F selrsor
circuit
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor circuit
ldle Air Control (lAC) Valve
ldle speed adjustment
Throttle bodY
Throftle cable
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
Throftle Position (TP) sensor
Barometric pressure (BARO) senso'
Mf g"a, po"ition signal (see page 11-216) or clutch switch signal
Brake switch signal
Air Cleaner
lntake air pipe
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
Evaporative emission (EVAP) control
Contaminated fuel
ORVR vent shut valvs
't1-124
71 1-194
I11-220 - 223
11-241
'1011-244
1111-115
1211-132
13't1-178
14Section 14. 11-218
1511-210
16't1-244
1811-252
1911-261
20
21*11-296
(cont'd)
11-85

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chart
connector is connecteda1: Dl6Y5 engine (CVT)*2: Except D16Y5 engine (M/T)*14:'97 model*15:'96 model*16: '98 model
(cont'd)
11-97
DTC
{MlL indication*lDelection liemProbable CausePage
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. Vacuu m connection. MAP sensor11115
P0107 (3)
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
Low Input
Open or short in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECMiPCM
TCM*1
11't1'l
P0108 (3)Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
High Input
Open in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECtvt/PCM
't 1 121
P0.111*14. *15 (10)
lntake Air Temperature
Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. IAT sensor11-124
PO112 {10}
Intake Air
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECMiPCM
11-125
P0113 (10)lntake Air
Temperature Circuit
High Input
Open in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECM/PCM
't1-126
P0116 (86)Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. ECT sensor. Cooling system11-124
PO't't7 {6)
Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
11-129
P0118 (6)Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
High lnput
Open in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
11-130
?0122 t1l
Throttle Position
CircuitLow Input
Open or short in TP sensor circuit
TP sensorECM/PCM
TCM*1
11-132
P0123 (7)Throttle Position
Circuit
High Input
Open in TP sensor circuit
TP sensor
ECM/PClvl
11-136
P0131*' (1)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit Low Voltage(Sensor 1)
Short in Primary HO2S (Sensorl ) circuit
Primary HO2S {Sensor 1)
Fuel supply system
ECM/PCM
1 1-139
P0132*' ('r)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit High Voltage(Sensor 1)
Open in Primary HO2S {Sensor 1} circuit
Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
ECM/PCM
1 1- 143
P0133*' (61)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Slow Response(Sensor 1)
. Primary HO2S (Sensorl). Exhaust system11-145
P0135*? (41)
Primary Heated Oxygen
Sensor Heater
Circuit Malfunction(Sensor 1)
. Open or short in Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) heater circuit. ECM11-151
*: The DTCS in parenthesis will be indicated by the blinking of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) when the SCS service
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Troubleshooting
DTClMlL indicationlDatection hsmProbablo CausePage
P0137(63)Secondary Heated Oxygen SensorCircuit Low Voltage(Sensor 2)
Short in Secondary HO2S lSensor 2) circuitSecondary H02S {Sensor 2)ECM/PCI\41 1-153
P0r38 {63)Secondary Heated Oxygen SensorCircuit High Voltage(Sensor 2)
Open in Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) circuitSecondary HO2S (Sensor 2)EC[I/PCM11-154
P0'139 (63)Secondary Heated Orygen SensorSlow Response(Sensor 2)
Secondary H02S lSensor 2)1l-156
P0141 (65)
Secondary Heated Oxygen SensorHeaterCircuit Malfunction(Sensor 2)
. Open or short in Secondary HO2S (Sensor2) heater circuit. ECM/PCM11-157
P0171 (45)
System Too LeanFuel supply systemPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1)MAP sensorContaminated fuelValve clearanceExhaust leakage
11,164
P0172 (45)
System Too RichFuel supply systemPrimary HO2S (sensor l)MAP sensorContaminated fuelValve clearance
11-164
P0300*16' }l?
andsome ofPo3o1 /r'' \P0302 l72lP0303 l73lP0304 \7 4l
Random Misfirelgnition systemFuel supply systemMAP sensorEGR systemIAC valveContaminated fuelLack of fuel
r1-r66
P0301P0302P0303P0304
/rt\172ll73l\7 4l
- Cylinder 1- Cylinder 2- Cylinder 3- Cylinder 4Misfire Detected
Fuel InjectorFuel Injector circuitlgnition systemLow compressionValve clearance
11 167
P0325*3 (23)Knock Sensor (KS) CircuitMalfunctionOpen or short in Knock Sensor (KS) circuitKnock Sensor {KS)ECM/FCtvl11-170
P0335(4)Crankshaft PositionSensor CircuitMalfunction
Crankshaft Position SensorCrankshaft Position Sensor circuitECM/PCM11-172
P0336(4)Crankshaft PositionSensorRange/Performance
. Crankshaft Position Sensor. Timing belt skipped teeth11-172
P040'r*r (80)Exhaust GasRecirculationInsufficient Flow Detected
' EGR valve. EGR line
P0420(67)Catalyst SystemEfficiency BelowThreshold
. Th.ee Way Catalytic converter. Secondary HO2S11 253
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chat (cont'dl
*3: D16Y5 engine (CVT), D16Y8 engine and B1642 engine*4: D'16Y5 engine*16: '98 model+17: '99 - 00 models
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1 1-98

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*:The E indicator light and the Maltunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously.*1: D16Y5 engine (CVT)"5: '96 D16Y5 engine, D16Y7 engine, D16Y8 engine (sedan).'97 D16Y5 engine, Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KA, KC models, sedan: KA.
KC, KL (DX) models, hatchback: all models), D16Yg engjne (sedan: KA, KC models)*6: '96 D16Y8 engine (coupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model),'97 D'16Y8 engine (coupe: all models,
sedan: KL model),'98-all models,'99-all models,'00-all models*12: Except A,,/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 enginei*13: A"/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)!l*14:'97 model*16:'98 model" 17: '99 - 00 models
(cont'd)
1 1-99
DTC{MlL indication}Detoction lt€mProbable C.usePage
P0441*5 (92)
Evaporative Emission ControlSystem InsufficientPurge Flow
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid VaiveOpen or short in EVAP Purge Control
Solenoid Valve circuitEVAP Control CanisterVacuum linesECM/PCM
11-271
P0451'11 (91)FuelTank Pressure Sonsor CircuitRange/Parformance
. FuelTank Pressure Sensor' ECM/PCM11 274
P0452{6(9r )
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor CircuitLow Input
Short in FuelTank Pressure Sensor circuatFuel Tank Pres$ure SensorECM/PCM
11-275
P0453*6 {91)
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit
High Input
ODen in Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor circuit
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
ECM/PCM
11-219
P0500*1, (17)Vehicle SpeedSensor CircuitMalfunction
V€hicle Speed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor circuit
ECM
11-176
P0501*'3 l17l
Vehicle SpeedSensor CircuitRange/Performance
V€hicle Sp€ed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor circuitPCM
r 1- 176
P0505 (14)ldle Control Systemlvl a lfu n ctio n
. IAC valve. Throttle Body11-192
P0700*r3and some ofP0715P0720P0730 (70)*
P0740P0753P0758
AutomaticTransaxle
Section 14
P0700*1and (70)*
P0725
Automatic TransaxleSection 14
(13)Barometric PressureCircuitRange/Performance Problem
. ECM/PCM (Baro sensor)1 1-178
P1107 (13)BarometricPressure CircuitLow Input
. ECM/?CM (Baro s€nsor)11-178
P1108 (13)BarometricPressure CircuitHigh Input
. ECM/PCM lBaro sensor)1 1-178
P1121*'. *16. *'? \71Throttle Position Lower ThanExpected
. I r sensor11-138
P1122'14.*16.*n 17lThrottle Position Higher ThanExpected
. TP sensor11-'138
15)Manifold Absolute PressureLower Than Expected
. MAP sensor1 1'123
P1129*1r.*16.*"(5)Manifold Absolute PressureHigher Than Expected
. MAP sensor't1-123

Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTGI Chart (cont'dl
*7: D16YS engine (M/T)*8: D16Y5, D'16Y8 engine*9: USA model*14r'97 model*15r '96 model
DTC(MlL indicationlDetection lt6mProbablc CausePage
P1162+1 (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) CircuitMalfunction
Open or short in Primarv HO2S (Sensor 1Primary H02S (Sensor 1)1 1- 146
P]163' (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) CircuitSlow Response
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
11-145
Pl164*r (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor l) Cjrcuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
1 1- 150
P1165*? (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) Circuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
11-150
P1166' (41i
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) Heater System ElectricalProblem
Open or short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)heater circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1)ECM/PCM
1 1-'161
P1167*' (41)Primary Heated Oxygen SensorlSensor 1) Heater SystemMalfunction
Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) VS+ circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1) HeaterPrimarv HO2S {Sensor 1)1 1- 163
P1168*' (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) LABEL Low Input
. Short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) LABELcircuit11-151
Pl169*? (48)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1)IABEL High Input. Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)IABELcircuit. Short in ground circuit11.152
P1259*3(221
WEC System MalfunctionWEC Solenoid ValveOpen or short in WEC SolenoidValve circu itVTEC Pressure SwitchOpen or short in VTEC Pressure SwitchcircuitECM,FCM
Section 6
P1297*s (20)Electrical LoadDetector CircuitLow Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM11-179
Pr298+' l20l
Electrical LoadDetector CircuitHigh Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM1 1-181
anosome ofP0301P0302P0303P0304
l71ll72ll73ll7 4l
Bandom Misfirelgnition systemFuel supply systemMAP sensorEGR systemIAC valveContaminated fuelLack ol fuel
11-166
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DTC(MlL indicationlDetection ltemProbable CausePage
P1336(54iCrankshaft SpeedFluctuation SensorIntermittent Interruption
. CKF sensor11 183
P1337 (54)Crankshaft SpeedFluctuation SensorNo Signal
CKF sensorCKF sensor circuitECM,PCM
11-'183
P13s9 (8)Crankshaft Position/TopDead Center SensorDisconnected
' CKP/TDC sensor circuit11-187
P1361 (8)Top Dead CenterSensor IntermittentInterruptron
. tuL sensor
11-172
P1362 (8)Top Dead CenterSensor No SignalTDC sensorTDC sensor circuitECIV/PCM
11-172
P1381 {9)Cylinder Position SensorIntermittent Interruption
. CYP sensor11-172
P1382 (9)Cylinder Position SensorNo SignalCYP sensorCYP sensor circuitECM/PCM
11-112
P1456*5(90)
Evaporative Emission ControlSystem Leak Detected {FuelTankArea)
FuelfillcapVacuum connectionFu€ltankFuel tank pressure sensorEVAP bypass solenoid valveEVAP two way valveEVAP control canister vent shut valveEVAP control canisterEVAP purge control solenoid valve
11-283
P1457*6 (90)
Evaporative Emission ControlSystem Leak Detected (EVAP
Control Canister Area)
Vacuum connectionEVAP control canisterFuel tank pressure sensorEVAP bypass solenoid valveEVAP two way valveEVAP control canister vent shut valveFuel TankEVAP purge control solenoid valve
11-283
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*6: '96 D16Y8 engine (coupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LXl model),'97 D16Y8 engine (coupe: all models,
sedan: KL model),'98-all models,'99-all models,'00-all models.
(cont'd)
1 1-1 01
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Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Ghart (cont'd)
DTClMlL indicationlDetegtion homProbablo CsussPage
P1491*! \12J
EGR ValveLift InsufficientDetected
EGR valve (with lift sensor)EGR valve lift sensor circuitEGR control solenoid valve (A,/I)
EGR control solenoid valve circuitEGR lineEGR valve circuit (M/T)
ECM
't1-256
P1498*. 112)
EGR ValveLift SensorHigh Voltage
EGR valve (with lift sensor)EGR valve lift sensor circuitECM11-265
Pl508*10 (14)
ldle Air Control ValveCircuit FailureIAC valveIAC valve circuitECM
'11-194
{14)
ldle Air Control ValveCircuit FailureOpen or short in IAC valve circuitIAC valveECM/PCM1l-198
P1607 1-)
Engine ControlModule/Powertrain Control lvlodulelnternalCircuit Failure A
. ECM/PCM
11-188
P1655*1 (30)TMA,/TMB Signal Line FailureODen or sho.t in TMA,/TMB circuit11-189
P1705P1706P 1753P1758P1768P1785P1790P1791P1793 (70)*
P1870P1873P1879P1885P1886P1888P1890P1891
Automatic Transaxle
Section 14
*: The E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) may come on simultaneously.*4: D16Y5 engine (M/T)+10: Except A/T and Dl6Y7 engine*11: A,/T and D16Y7 engine*18: D16Y5 engine (CW) (except '99 - 00 models)
11-102