
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
ECM/PCM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda pGM Tester to the l6p data link connector (DLC), various data can beretrieved from the EcM/PcM. The items Iisted in the table below conform to the sAE recommended practice.The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended bv SAE.understanding this data wil help to find the causes of intermittent fairures or engine probrems,
NOTE:
' The "operating values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment andthe individual vehicle.. Unless noted otherwise, "at idle speed,, means idling with the engine completely warmed up, Ay'T in position @ or E],M/T in neutral, and the Ay'C and all accessories turned off.
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DataDescriptionOperating ValueFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC)
lf the ECM /PCM detects a problem, it will store it as acode consisting of one letter and four numbers.Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code (poxxx)or a Honda-defined code (Plxxx) will be outDut to therester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECM/PCM computes engine speed from the signalssent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.This data is used for determining the time and amount offuel injection,
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication.YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM/PCM converts pulse signals from the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS) into speed data.Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manifold
Absolute
Pressure {MAP)
The absolute pressure caused in the intake manifold bvengine load and speed.With engine stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo-
spheflc pressure
At idle speed:
24 - 31 kPa (180 - 280
mmHg, 7.1 - 11.0 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
(ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature into volt_age and signals the ECM/PCM. The sensor is a thermistorwhose internal resistance changes with coolant temDera_ture. The ECM/PCM uses the voltage signals from theECT sensor to determine the amount of iniected fuel.
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temper,
ature and IAT
With engine warmed up:
176 - 194.F (80 - 90.C)
YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor {HO2S)(Primary,
Sensor 1)(Secondary
Sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen contentin the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals to theECI\4/PCM. Based on these signats, the ECM/pCM con_trols the airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high(that is, when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiometricratio), the voltage signal is lower.When the oxygen content is low (that is, when the ratiois richer than the stoichiometric ratio), the voltage signalis higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
about 0.1 - 0.9 V
NO(Sensor 1)
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Troubleshooting
E n gine/P_o,weft ra in Control Module Term inal Arra n gement('96 - 98 Models, '99 - 00 Dl6yS engine with M/T)
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
1INJ62INJ3INJ21
INJl567I
LG110PGll1
IGPl12
ACV
131115
PCS
16
FLR17acc18MIL19ALTC20
tcM22PG221IGP2272A25
VSV30
SLU
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P)
'2: A./T (D16Y7, 016Y8 engine)13: CvT (D16Y5 enoin€)',4: A/T and D16y7 engine*5: Except A/T and D16Y7 €nsine'6r A/T (D16Y8 ensine)'7 Cw 1D16Y5 eng,nel and D16y8 ensrne'"'3:Bi..I?'Jt;".'e'.!ti.?i?l'""."T8"_";btfr
"fl
1-88
Wire side of female terminals
NOTE:Standard battery voltage12ts
'10i i,4/T (D16V5 engine)r11 Ex.ept M/l (D16V5 enqinelr12: 016Y5, D16YB enqine
r15:'97 016Y7 engine lcoupe: KL modet, sedan: KL (LXl modet),'98 D16Y7 engine
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Sign.l
YELlNJ4 (No.4 FUEL INJECIOB)D ves No 4 ruel injector.Wilh engine runninq: ddly coniroted2BLUlNJ3 lNo. 3 FUEL TNJECTOBJDrives No. 3 lue Inteclor.38EDINJ2 (NO, 2 FUEI INJECTON)Drives No. 2 iuel njector.88NlNJl (No. 1 FUEL INJECTOB)Dives No. 1 ruelinjector.
5SO2SIITC (SECONDAFY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOF HEATEF CONTFOL)
Orives secondary heated oxyqen sensorWith ignilion switch ON (lll: batery vo lageWith f!llywarmed up engine runninq:dLtv controled
6BLXAVHTPO2SHTC (PRIMAFY HEATEOOXYGEN SENSOR HEATERCONTROL)
Drives prihary healed oxygen sensorWith ignition switch ON ltt):baneryvottasewlhrdllywdrmedupcngne,Lnnrrq dury,orl.otred
FED{ESOL (EGF CONTRO!SOIENOIO VALVE)Drives EGF conlrolsoleno d vatve.Wilh EGR operating during drving wiih fu|y warmedup engrne: duty controttedWilh EGF nol opefating:O VE.EGRWith EGF operating du.ing driv og wilh iuty warmedup en9ine: dutycont.olted.With EGR not ooeralino; o V8*r/GFN/YELWS (VTEC SOLENOTD VALVE)Drives VTEC solenoid va veWilh eng ne at ow engine speed:O VWirh engine at h gh enqine speedr banery vohaae9BflN/BLKLG1 (LOGIC GROUND)Gro!nd lorthe €CM/PCM conlrotc rcuit.Lesslhan 1.0 V at a ttimest0ALKPG1 IPOWEF GFOUND)Ground ior rhe ECM/PCM power.tcuf.11YEVBLKIGPT iPOWEF SOUFCE)Power source forthe Ec[,l/PcM conlroWilh ignition swirch ON (tt): battery voltageWith gntron switch OFF: 0 VBLVBLUIACV (IDLE AIN CONTROL VALVE)Wilh engine r!nn ng: dlty contro ed13,.o8NIACV N lIDLE AI8 CONTFOLVALVE NEGATIVE SIOE)Drivesthe IAC valve {negalive side).
BLVBLUIACV P (IDLE AI8 CQNTROLVALVE POSITIVE SIDE)Orives IAC vaive (posilive side).
FEO/YELPCS (EVAP PURGE CONTFOTSOIENOIOVALVE)Drives EVAP pu.ge controtsolenoid vatve.Wilh engioe running, engin€ cootani betow 154,F'68'Cr bancry vohaSe w'ln ens nc runn,.o. eng,rc
GRN/YELFL8 (FUEL PU[4P FELAY)Orives fuelpump relay.0 V {or two secor os ahe' tJ n ng 'onir or \wnch ON ,,,,,
I7BLI(REOACC (A,/C CLUTCH RELAY)Drives A/C clutch relay.Wirh compressor ONr0 VWilh compressof OFF:banery votrage18GFN/ONNMIL (I\,lALFUNCTION INDICATOFWith MIL lLrned ON: 0 VWith illl turned OFF: banery volaqe19',AITC {AITERNAIOR CONIROL)se.ds ahernator controt signat.Wirh fully warmed.up engine ru.ntng: battery votlas€During drivins wnh smatl eteclricat toad: O V
20YEVGRNICM (IGNI'TION CONTROLMOOU!E)with ignltlon swilch ON (tl):b6n€ry vohageWilh ensine runnins: aboul t0 V (depending on
22BRN/BLKLG2 (LOGIC GAOUND)Ground for the ECM,/PCM conrrot ci'cu LLess than 1.0 V at a tt mes23BLKPG2 iPOWEA GROUND)Gro!nd lor the ECM/PCM power circuir.24YEUBLKlGP2 (POW€R SOUSCE)Power sou.ce lor the ECM/PCl, conrrolWnh ignilion swilch ON {it):battery vohageWilh ignilion switch OFF:0 V25*6WHT/FEDVSEF IREFEfl ENCE VOLTAGE)Provrdes reference voIaOe to TCM.With ignition switch ON (tt):abour 5 VWth gnition swltch OFF: O V21'1GFNFANC {RAOIATOR FANCONTFOL)Drives radialof fan ielay.With radialor fan f!nn nqr O VWilh radiato.tan stopped: batteryBL!2WBS (EVAP BYPASSSOLENOIO VALVE]Orives EVAP bypass sotenotd va !e.With ignirion swrrch ON (tt):barery vo rase
LT GRNA/VHTVSV (EVAP CONTFOTCANISTEFVENT SHUT VAIVE)Drives EVAP conlfot canisrer venl shulwnh ignirion sw'tch ON lr|l barery volaqe
WHT/NEDSLU (INTEFLOCK CONTFOLUNIT)Detects intenock conlrotLn t signalWhh ignition switch ON (tt)and brake pedadepf essed: battery vollage

Troubleshooting
Engine/P_o_wgrtrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement('96 - 98 Models '99 - 00 Dt6y5 engine with M/T) tc'oniOi
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31PI
1
CKFP
2
CXPPTDCPa
ACS
5
sTs
7
scsII
rMA
10
v8u121314t51517
ALTF
TE
vss23lP+
21252930
TMA
Wire side of female terminalsECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
NOTE: Standard baftery voltage is 12 V
'1: USA modelr2rA,.T (D16Y7, O16Y8 ensane)*3: CVT (O16Y5 engine)*4: Ay'T and O16Y7 engine'5: Excepl A./T snd Dl6Y7 engine16: Ay'T (D16Y8 ensine){7: CVT (Dl6Y5 eosine) and O16Y8 enoine"8: 96 Dl6Y8 engine (coupe),'97 D16y8 engine (coupe: atl:ed-9I t!!rnodelr,'98 D16y5 ensine,,98 D16y8 e;sine.D16Y5 lM/T) ensine
1-90
19: D16Y5 engine'10: M/T (Dl6Y5 engine)*11r Except M/T 116Y5 engine)*12: D16Y5, D16Y8 engine*13: Dl6Y8 enqine*14: O16Y7 enginei15: '-97 O16Y7 engjne (coupe: KL modet, sedan: KL (LX) modet),'98D16Y7 enqine'99 - 00
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To.min!lnumberWiracoloaTorminalnameDo6criptlonSignal
1BLU/REDCKFP (CKF SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CKF sensor.With engine running: pulses2BLUCKPP (CKP SENSOF PSIDE)Detects CKP sensor.With engine running: pulses3GRNTDCP {TDC SENSOR PSIDE}Detects TDC sensor,With engine running: putses4YELCYPP (CYP SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CYP sensor.With engine running: pulses
5BLU/FEDACS {Tr'C SWITCH SIGNAL)Detects ,ay'C sw;tch signat.With Iy'C switch ONr 0 VWith Ay'C switch OFF: batrery vottage
6BLU/ORNSTS (STARTER SWITCHSIGNAL)Detects staner swilch signal,With staner switch ON ltlt): batery vohageWith staner switch OFF: 0 V
8RNSCS (SERVICE CHECKSIGNAL)Detects service check connector signal{the signalcausing a OTC indicationlWith the connector connected: O Vwith the connector disconnected: about 5 vor battery voltageLT 8LUK,LINE (DLC)Sends and receives scan iool signal,Wirh ignition switch ON { ): about 5 V
9+3GRYDat6 communication with TCM: ECMcontrol ctat6 outputWith ignition switch ON (tt):putses
10WHT/BLUVBU (VOLTAGE BACK UP)Power source forthe ECM/PCMcontrol circuit. Power sourc€ lortheDTC memory
Battery voltage at all times
11WHT/REDCKFM {CKF SENSOR MSIDE)Ground tor CKF sensor signal.
12CKPM (CKP SENSOR MSIDE)Ground for CKP sensor s;gnat.
REDTDCI\4 (TDC SENSOR MSIDE)Ground for TDC sensor signal.
14BLKCYPM (CKP SENSOB MSIDE}Groond for CYP sensor signal.
15."BLU/BLKVTM (VTEC PRESSUREswtTcH)Oetscts VTEC pressure switch signal.Wrth engine at low enginespeed:0 VWth engineathigh engine speed: tatteryvoltase
16GRN
PSPSW (P/S OIL PRESSUREswtTcH)Detects PSP switch signal.At idle with steering wheel in straight aheadposition:0 VAt idle with stsering wheet at fult tock batteryvoltage'17WHT/REDALTF (ALTERNATOR FRSIGNAL)Detects ahernator FR signal.With fullyw6rmed up engine running:0 V- bat-teryvohage (depending on electricat toad)18BLUI/VHTVSS {VEHICLE SPEED SEN-SOR}Oetects VSS signal.Whh ignitjon switch ON {tt) and front wheetsrotating: cycles 0 V- 5 V23+14BLKlP+ {HO2S PUtr4P CELL +}Controls HO2S pump ce .With ignition switch ON (ll): abour 0.5 - 5.3 V
24.10REDrP-, vs- {Ho2s coMt oN)Reference voltage supply.With fullywarmed up engine et idle:about2.6-2.8 V25*roVS+ (VS CELL VOLTAGE)Detects VS cell voltage.With ignition switch ON t): abour 7 V
29LT GRN*'ATPNP (Ar'T GEAR POSI,TroN swrTcH)Deteds Ay'T g6srposhion switch signat.In E orE position: O Vln any other position: battery vottage
RED{roCLSW (CLUTCH SWITCH}Detects clutch switch signal,Wilh clutch pedal released: about 5 VWith clutch pedal deDressed: O V30PNK4TMBData communication with TCM:ECM controldata inputWith ignit;on switch ON (lt):putses

Troubleshooting
Engine/P_o,wertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P)Wire side ot temale terminalsNOTE:Standard battery voltage is l2 V
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
Sign!l
3BLU2WSS (EVAP 8YPAsS SOLENOIDDrives EVAP bypass solenoid vatve,With gn'tion swnch ON (lll banery votlage
LT GRN/I/VIITVSV {EVAP CONTNOL CANISTERVENTSHUTVALVE]Drives EVAP controt ca n isrer v€nt shutWilh ignilion switch ON {tl): b€ttery vottage
8LU/GNNC8S (CRUISE CONTSOL SIGOown shift signal inpot lrom c.uise conrrolWhen crurss control is used:purses
68ED/YELPCS {EVAP PURGE CONTROLSOTENOIOVALVE)Drives EVAP purge conrrol sotenoid vatve.With engine running, engine cootant, betow r54.F (6a,C):
With engine.unning, €ngine coolant, abov€ 154.F(68'C): duty conlrolled
YELATPD {AT GEAR POSITIONSWITCH)ootects A/T gear posnion swilch s,gnar.In otherthan @ posilion: Apprcx. 5 V
8BLK,IflHTSO2SHTC (SECONDARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOS HEATEFCONTFOL)
Drives sscondary h€ared oxygen senso.Wilh isn,rion swirch ON (ll):banery votraseWith lully warm6d dp€ngire runn'ng:dury controled
LT GRNATPNP (AT GEAF POSITIONSWITCH)oereds A/T 9€a r position switch signat.In Parr or neulrsl:0 VIn anyother position approx.5 v
t088NSCS (SERVICE CHECK SIGNAL)Oetects ssruice check connecror signal(the signalcausing a OTC indication)with rh€ t6rminal connected: 0 vWith the rerm ina I disconneded: abour 5 V of ban€ry
GNN/BIKD4IND (D4INDICATON]Drives Oa indicaio. lighr.With D4 indicator lightturned ON: O VWith D4 indicator lightturned OFF: battery vo ttageG8N/YETFTF (FUEL PUI\,4P SELAY)Orivos tuel pump relay,0V for two s€conds lfrer turnrng rgnilior swtcn ON(ll), then batt€ry voltage11BTI(REDACC (Al/C CTUTCH SELAY)Drives A./C clutch reray.With compressor ON:O VWilh comp.ssor OFF; battery vottage18GFN/OFNMI! (A,IAIFUNCTION INDICA.TOF LIGHT)With MlLturned ON:0 VWith l\,llL tornod OFF|batrery votrsge198tuNEP (ENGINE SPEED PUTSEIOulputs6ngine speed pulse,Wilh engin6.unning: putses
20GFNFANC {SADIATOR FAN CONTnoL)Orives radiarortan relay.Wirh r.distor t6n running:OVWith radiatortan stopped: banery vottage21ELUA/ELK LINESends and r€ceives s.an lool signal.With ignition switch ON (ll):p!ts€s
22'lBLUATP L {AT GEAS POSITIONswtTcH)Oelocis A"/T gear posirion switch siSnat.In othfflhan E position: Apprcx. 5 V
23SHO25 (SECONOARY HEATEDOXYCEN SENSOR, SENSOF 2)Detects secondsry hoar€d oxygen sensorWith lhronle f! lly or'6ned from idte with fu ywarmod up engine: above 0.6 vWiih th.onl6 quickb, closd:below 0,4 V24STS ISTAFTEN SWITCH SIGDebcrs staner switch signat.Wirh srarterswitch ON (tttJ: batteryvottogeWith sraftsr cwirch OFF:0 V26GFNPSPSW iPlS PNESSURESWITCII SIGNAL)Derecrs PSP switch signat.Atidle with steoring wheolin srraightahead position: O VAt idl6with steering wheetal fult lock: barery vo ttags27BLU/REOACS (AJC SWITCH SIGNALJOer*ts ,ay'C swirch signat.Wiih ty'C switch ON;0VWilh Ay'C switch OFF|aboor 5VWHT/REDSLU iINTERLOCK CONTROIUNIT)Drivos interloct control unit.With ignltion switch ON (ll)and brake pedaldepresed: batlory volrage29LT GRNPTANK (FUEL TANK PFESSUEESENSOR)Oer6ds lu€l tank pr€ssura sonsor signat.Wilh ig.rrrd swirch ON rttr and fuetti
cap ooen6d.
30GRN/FEOEr (ELOIWith parking lighlsrurned on ar idteiaboui 2.5- 3.S VWirh low beam he€dlig hts turnqd on ai idts: aboul 1.52.5 V32GRN/'WHTAKSW (BFAKE SWITCH)Detets brak€ swrtch signEt,With brake pedal r6l€ased:0 VWhh brake pedaldepres*d: battery voltEse'1:A./T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)*2: rvt/T13: CVT (D16Y5 engine)
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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)
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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
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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

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
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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.
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How to Read Flowcharts
A flowchart is designed to be used from start to final repair. lt's like a map showing you the shortest distance. But beware:
lf you go off the "map" anywhere but a "stop" symbol, you can easily get lost.
tSrARTl(bold type)
FanoNl
@
tsroP I
{bold type)
Describes the conditions or situation to start a troubleshooting flowchart.
Asks you to do something; perform a test, set up a condition etc.
Asks you about the result of an action, then sends you in the appropriate troubleshooting direction.
The end of a series of actions and decisions. describes a final repair action and sometimes directs you to
an earlier part of the flowchart to confirm your repair,
NOTE:
. The term "lntermittent Failure" is used in these charts, lt simply means a system may have had a failure. but it checks
out OK at this time. lf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connections
or loose wires at all connectors related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting (see illustration below)'
. Most of the troubleshooting flowcharts have you reset the Engine Control Moduls (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module
(pCM) and try to duplicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). lf the problem is intermittent and you can't duplicate the
code, do not continue though the flowchart. To do so will only result in confusion and, possibly, a needlessly replaced
ECM/PCM.
. ,,Open" and "Short" are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wire or at a connection. A short is an acci-
dental connection of a wire to ground or to another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means something won't
work at all. In complex electronics (like ECM's/PCM'sl. this can sometim€s mean something works, but not the way it's
suDDosed to.
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PGM-FI System
System Description
CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor
MAP Sensor
IAT SensorTP SensorEGR Valve Lift Sensor*'Primary H02SSecondary HO2SVSSBARO SensorELD*'KS€Starter SignalALT FR SignalAir Conditioning SignalA/T Gear Position SignalBattery Voltage {lGN.1}Erake Switch SignalPSP Switch SignalFuel Tank Pressure Sensor*iVTEC Pressure Switch*5Clutch Switch Signal*6Countershaft Speed SensornBMainshaft Speed Sensorrs
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F;ilrr j"-----fi-tri-'r.;l
Fb"t."'i" d" c;;il
F,h"'c;;tr*".io";-l
@."r.l"sc;;ll
EaM/PcM B""k-p F"""till
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Fuel IniectorsPGM-Fl Main Belay {Fuel Pump)MILIAC Valve!y'C Compressor Clutch RelayRadiator Fan Relay*,Condenser Fan RelayALT*'lcMEVAP Purge Control Solenoid
Primary HO2S HeaterSecondary H02S HeaterEGR Control Solenoid Valve*rEGR valve*6EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve*'EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut
VTEC Solenoid Valve*5DLCLock-up Control Solenoid Valve*aShift Control Solenoid Valve*3Linear Solenoid Valve*3
*1: Dl6Y5 engine*2: USA model*3: CW (D16Y5 ensine), D16Y8 engine and 81642 ensine*4: '96 D16Y8 engine lcoupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model),'97 D16Y8 engine {coupe: all models, sedan: KLmodel),'98-all models,'99'all models,'00-all models+5: D16Y5, D16Y8,816A2 engine*6: M/T (D16Y5 enginei*7: CVT 1D'l6Y5 engine)+8: A/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)*9: '96 D16Y5 engine,'96 D16Y7 engine,'96 Dl6Y8 engine (sedan),'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KA, KC models, sedan:KA, KC, KL (LX) models, hatchback: all models),'97 D16Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC modelsi
PGM-FI Sy3lem
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multipon fuel injection system.
Fuel iniector Timing and Duration
The ECM/PCM contains memories for the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
The basic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory. is further modified by signals sent from various sen-
sors to obtain the final discharge duration.
ldle Air Control
ldle Air Control Valve llAC Valve)
When the engine is cold. the A,/C compressor is on, the transmission is in gear, the brake pedal is depressed, the P/S load
is high, or the alternator is charging, the ECM/PCM controls current to the IAC Valve to maintain the correct idle speed.
lgnition Timing Control
. The ECM/PCM contains memories for basic ignition timing at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
lgnition timing is also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.
. Aknockcontrol system was adopted which sets the ideal ignition timing for the octane rating ofthegasoline used.*3
Othgr Control Funqtions
1. Starting Control
When the engine is started, the ECM/PCM provides a rich mixture by increasing fuel injector duration.
2. Fuel Pump Control
. When the ignition switch is initially turned on, the ECM/PCM supplies ground to the PGM-Fl main relay that sup-plies current to the fuel pump for two seconds to pressurize the fuel system.. When the engine is running, the ECI\4PCM supplies ground to the PGM-FI majn relay that supplies current to the fuel
oumo.
. When the engine is not running and the ignition is on, the ECM/PCM cuts ground to the PGM-FI main relay which
cuts current to the fuel pump.
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INPUTS
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECMY
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OUTPUTS