1996 HONDA CIVIC Air

PGM-FI System
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (€6 - 98 Models, 39 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/T)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0123: A high voltage problem in the Throttle Position(TP) sensor circuit.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR IC1lOI
sG2IGRN/BLKIvcc2{YEL/BLUI
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D (16P)
SG2 (GRN/BLKI
Wire side of female terminals
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The MIL has been reportod on.DTC P0123 is sto.ed.
Problom veritication:1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).2. Check the throttle positionwith the scan tool.
ls there approx. 10% when thethrottle is fully closed andapprox. 90o/o when the throttleis lully opened?
Intermittont tailuro, system is OKat thb timo, Check for ooor con-nociion3 or loos6 wiros at C110ffP s€nsor) and ECM/PCM.
Chgck to. an opan in the TP son-sot:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the TP sensor 3Pconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. At the harness side, measurevoltage between tho TP sensor3P connecter terminals No, 1and No.3.
ls there approx.5 V?
Ch.ck tor .n open in the wira(SG2 linel:Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals D10 andD11.
Repair op6n in the wire betwoenECM/PCM (D11) rnd TP s6nsor.ls there approx. 5 V?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM snd rech.ck. lf pra3cribed
voltago is now available, replscetho original ECM/PCM,

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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor ('99 - 00 Models except D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) P0123: A high voltage problem in the Throftle Position
{TP) sensor circuit.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR {C11OI
sG2{GRN/BLKIvoc2
{YEUBLU}
'l'Wire side of female term;nals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
Wire side of femal€ terminals
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The MIL has been reported on
DTC P0123 is slored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
then turn the ignition swatch
OFF,2. Turn the;gnition switch ON (ll).
3. Check the throttle Positionwith the scan tool.
lntormittenl tailure, 3ystom is OK
at this time. Check tor Poor con'
neqtions or loo3€ wires at C'110(TP sensorl tnd ECM/PCM.
ls there approx. 10% when the
throttle is fully closed and
approx. 90% when the throttleis fully opened?
Ch€ck for an open in the TP s6n-
soJ:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the TP sensor 3P
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. At the wire harness side, mea-
sure voltage between the TP
sensor 3P connector terminalsNo. 1 and No.3.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check tor an open in the wire(SG2lino):
Measure voltage between ECM/
PCM connector C (31Pi terminals
C18 and C28.
Repair open in the wite betwe€nECM/PCM (Cl81and TP son.or.ls there approx. 5 V?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf Pr$cribedvoltage is now aveilabl6. replacethe original ECM/PCM.

Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor {Primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)
t('96 - 98 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
The Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) detects the oxygen content in the exhaust gas and signals the ECM/PCM. In operation,
the ECM/PCM receives the sjgnals from the sensor and varies the duration during which fuel is injected To stabilize the
sensor,s output, the sensor has an internal heater. The Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) is installed in the exhaust manifold.
HO2S:
VOLTAGE {VI
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0131; A low voltage
Oxygen Sensor (H02S) (Sensor 1) circuit.
R|cH-AIR- - LEANFUELRANO
problem in the Primary Heated
SENSOR
ztRcoNlA
The MIL has be€n teported on.DTC P0131 is siorcd.
Problom verificalion:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro'
cedure.2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,3. Test-drive with the A/T in Eposition (M/T in 4th gear)
4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) output voltage with
the scan tool during accelera-
tion using wide open throttle.
lntcrmift€nt failura, 3Y3tem is OKat this tims. Check for Poor con-nections or loo3e wi.o3 at C123(Primlry HO2S, 3sn3or 1) and
ECM/PCM,
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PGM-FI System
(From page 11-139)
Check for a shon in the HO2S:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) 4P connector.3. Start the engine and let it idle.4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1)output voltage withthe scan tool,
Does it stay at 0.1 V or less?
Check for a short in lhe wire(PHO2S linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector D ('l6P).
3. Check for continuity betweenthe Primary HO2S lsensor 1)4P connector terminal No. 1and body ground.
Repair short in lhe wire b6tw6enECM/rcM (D7) and Primary llO2S{Sensor 1}.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. ll symptom/indication goes awry, replaco theoriginal ECM/PCM.
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) (sensor 1l
('96 - 98 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T) (cont'dl
PRIMARY HO2S lsonsor 1l ,tP CONNECTOR lC123l
Wire side of female terminals
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Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary- Fjq?S) (Sensor 1l
('99 - 0b Models exiept D16Y5 engine with M/T)
TheHeatedoxygensensors(Ho2S)detecttheoxygencontentintheexhaustgasandsigna|stheEcM/PcM'|noperation,
the EcM/pcM receives the signars from the sensor and varies the duration during which fuel is injected. To stabilize the
sensor,soutput,thesensornasaninternaIheater.ThePrimaryHo2S(sensorl)isinsta|ledinexhaustmanifo|d(D16Y8.
81642 engine: exhaust PiPe A)
SENSORTERMINALSVOLTAG€ (VI
HEATERTERMINALS
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0131: A low voltage
Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Sensor 1) circuit
RICH+ AIR- - LEANFUELRATIO
problem in the Primary Heated
HEATER
- The MIL has been t€Ported on.- DTC P013'l is stored.
Problem veritication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-
2. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm wrth no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
3. Check the PrimarY HO2S
lSensor 1) output voltage wath
the scan tool during accelera
tion using wide open throttle
lntermittont f.ilure, 3ystem i3 OK
at thi3 time. Check tor Poor con'
nections or loose wires el C123
{Primary HO2S, Sensor 1) and
ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage stay at 0 5 v
or less?
Check the fuel pressLlre (see Page11,109).
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PGM-FI System
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T) (cont'd)
PRIMARY HO2S {S€oror 1} 4P CONNECTOR lc123l
PHO2S f----l,wHl_l:-f;-l
0ffi
_L
Wire side of female terminals
(From page 11 141)
Chock fo. a shori in the HO2S:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1i 4P connector.3. Stan the engine and let it idle.4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) output voltage withthe scan tool.
Does it stay at 0.5 V or less?Roplaco the HO2S (Sensor 1).
Check tor a short in the wire{PHO2S linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the EcltI/PcM con-nector C {31P).3. Check for continuity betweenthe Primary HO2S lsensor 1)4P connector terminal No. 1and body ground.
ReDair shorl in the wi.e betweenECM/PCM (Cl61 and PrimaryHO2S (Sercor 11.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indication goes away, replace theoriginal ECM/PCM.
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Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) (Sensor 1l
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0133: A slow response problem in the Primary Heated
Oxygen Sensor {Primary H02S) (Sensor 1) circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) Pl163: A slow response problem in the Primary Heated
Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) (Sensor 1)circuit
Description
By controlling the airlfuel ratio with a Primary Ho2S {Sensor 1) and a secondary HO2S {Sensor 2), the deterioration of the
primary HO2S (Sensor 1) can be evaluated by its feedback period. when the feedback period of the Ho2s exceeds a cer-
tain value during stable driving conditions, the sensor will be judged as deteriorated
when deterioration has been detected during two consecutive trips. the MIL comes on and DTC P0133 or P1163* will be stored'
NOTE: tf DTC P0131, P0132 and/or P0135 are stored at the same time as DTC P0133, troubleshoot those DTCS first' then
troubleshoot DTC P0133. lf DTC Pl 162, P1168 and/or P1169 are stored at the same time as DTC P1163, troubleshoot those
DTCS first, then recheck for DTC Pl163.
Possible Cause
o Primary HO2S (Sensor 'l) Deterioration
o Primary HO2S Heater (Sensor 1)Deterioration
. Exhaust system leakage
Troublsshooting Flowchart
tFol3al
I P1163
- The MIL has been reported on- DTC P0133 and/or Pl163* is
stored,
Problem Verilication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro
cedure-2. Connect the scan tool
3. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
4. Connect the SCS service con-
nector.5. Test-drive u nder Iollowing
conditions.- 55 mph (88 km/h) steadyspeed- A/f in D position {M/T in
5th gear)
Until readiness code comes
lntermittent failure, 3Y3tem i3 OK
at thi3 time. Ch.ck lol Poor con-
ncctions or loosc wiros at C123
{C145)! lPrimary HO2S, Sensor 1l
and ECM/PCM.
Replace th6 Prim.ry HO2S (Sen'
sor 11.
*: P'l163 (D16Y5 engine with M/T)
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PGM-FI System
Itil-"w Heated Oxygen Sensor (primary HO2S) (sensor 1l(Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) p1162: A malfunction in the primary Heated OxygenSensor (Primary HO2S) (Sensor 1) circutt.
Doscription
The Primary Heated orygen sensor (Primary Ho2s) {sensor 1) operates over a wide airlfuel range. The primary Ho2S(Sensor 1) is installed in the exhaust manifold.
SEI{SORELEMENT
SENSORTERMINALS
ECM CONNECTOR C (31PIPRIMARY HO2S(SENSOR 1)8PCONNECTOR {Clir5)
female terminalsof femaleterminals
NOTE: lf DTC Pl162 is stored at the same time as DTC Pl167, troubteshoot DTC p1162 first, then recheck for DTC p1167.
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- lh6 MIL hes b6on reDorted on.- DTCPl162 ir 3tored.
Problom v6rificationi1. Do the ECM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine.3. Wait at least tlvo minutes.
Test drive tor several miles withthe transmission in 3rd gear. Holdthe engine speed at 1,500 rpm.
ls DTC P1162 indicatod?
Intermittent tailuro, systom is OKat this timo. Check tor poor con-nections or loose wires at C145(Plimr.y HO2S, Senso. t) andECM,
ls DTC P1162 indicated?
Chock for an open in the wire(lP+ lins):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect ECM connector C{31P) from the ECM.3. Disconnect the 8P connectorfrom the Primary HO2S {Sen-sor 1).4. Check for continuity betweenthe Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)8P connector terminal No. 7and ECM connector terminalc23.
Repair open in the wire betwaonECM (C231 end Prim.ry HO2Slsen3or l).
Inspect lor poor terminal to termi-nal contact at the Primary HO2Slsensor 'l I connoctor and ECM.It terminal contect is OK, roplacelh6 Primrry HO2S {Sensor 1}.
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