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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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.
toosE
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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).
(To page 11 142)(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
l:in1.".fy Heated Oxygen Sensor (primary HO2SI (sensor 1l(D16Y5 engine with M/D (cont'd)
The scan toor indicates Diagnosti" -Tl:y|* code (DTC) pl164: A range/performance probrem in the primaryHeated Oxygen Sensor (primary HO2S) (Sensor 1)circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) p1165: AHeated Oxygen Sensor (primary HO2S) (sensor 1) circuit.
range/performance problem the pnmarv
The MIL has beon reponed on.DTC P1164 is stored.
Problem Verilication:1. Do the ECM Beset Procedure.2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (transmission in neutral)untilthe radiatorfan comes on.3. Connect the SCS service con-nector.4. Test-drive in 4th gear. Startingat 1,600 rpm, accelerate usingwide open throttle for at least 5seconds. Then decelerate tor atleast 5 seconds with the throttle completely closed.
Intgrmittent failure, syrtem b OKat this time. Check tor Door con-noctions or loose wires at C1a5(Primary HO2S. Senso.
andECM.
ls DTC Pl164 indicatedT
- The MIL has been reoorted on.- DTC P1165 is stored.
Intermittent l.iluro, system b OKat lhis time. Ch€ck tor poor con-noctions or loose wir6 at Ci45(Prioary HO2S, Sen3or 1l .ndECM.
ls DTC P1165 indicated?
Replace the P.imary HO2S (S6n-sor 11.
Problem Vo.ification:1. Do the ECM Reset Procedlre.2. Start the engine. Hotd theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (transmission in neutral)until the radiator fan comes
3. Connect the SCS service con,nector.4. Test-drive u nder followingconditions.- 55 mph steady speedTransmission in 5th gearUntil readiness code comes
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PGM-FI System
Random Misfire
lFoioo l*u o, [FTioo l*' *' and
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0300*5 or P1300*3 *1 and some of P0301 - P0304:Random misfire.Description
Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensorwhich is attached to the crankshaft.
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected. the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3'*' and some of DTCs P0301 through P0304 will be stored. Then, after misfire has ceased, the MIL willcome on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3 *a and some of DTCS P0301 through P0304 will be stored.NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC. troubleshoot those DTCS first, thenrecheck for the misfire DTC.
P0106*4. P0107. P0108, P1128*3 *5, Pl129*3 *5; MAP sensorP0131. P0132: HO2S
P0171, P0112i Fuel metering
P0401, P 1491, P1498: EGR svstem*1P0505: ldle Control SystemP1253: VTEC System*,P1361, P1362: TDC sensorP1381, Pl382: CYP sensorP1508: IAC valve
Possible Cause. Fuel pump insufficient fuel pressure, amount of flow. Fuel line clogging, blockage, leakage. Fuel filter clogging. Fuel pressure regulator stuck open. EGR system malfunction*1. Distributormalfunction. lgnition coil wire open. leakage *l: D16Y5 engine. lgnition control module malfunction *2: D16Y5, D16Y8, Bt6A2 engine. MAP sensor range/performance, poor response*r *3: '97 models. Valves carbon deposit *4;'96 models. Compression low *5: '98 - 00 models. IAC valve malfunctionr.. VTEC system malfunction*,. Fuel does not meet Owner's Manual spec., lackoffuel. HO2S. HO2S circuit
Troubleshooting
By test-driving, determine the conditions during which misfire occurs, Depending on these conditions, test in the orderdescribed in the table below.
Possible
- --^ ---
rage
causeEGR*1
system
Crankshaft
position (CKP)
sensor
Fuel
pressure
Distributor and
lgnition wirestcMClearance
tAc
ValveMAP
sensor
section 611-230,
231section 23section 23section 611-19411
Only low rpm and
loado@@oo
Only accelerating@o@@
Only high rpm and
toaooo@
Not specificoo@
NOTE: lf misfire doesn't recur, some possible causes are fuel that doesn't meet owne/s manualspec, lack of fuel, carbon deposits on spark plug, etc.
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I
P0304
I
Misfire Detected in One Cylinder
P0301 | The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0301: Cylinder 1 misfire detected.
[F03O2l 16"""untool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P0302: Cylinder2 misfire detected.
[FO3Ofl 16" ".un toot indicates Diagnostic Troubte Code (DTC) P0303; Cylinder 3 misfire detected.
I P0304 I ths..rr tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO3O4: Cylinder 4 misfire detected.
D€scription
lMisfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensor
which is attached to the crankshaft,
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTC
PO3O1, P0302, PO3O3 or P0304 will be stored. Then, after the misfire has ceased, the MIL will come on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cyclss, the MIL will come on, and DTC
P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 will be stored.
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC, troubleshoot those DTCS first, then
recheck for the misfire DTC.
PO106*1, P0107, P0108. P1128*3'*5, P1129*3'*5: MAP sensor
P0131, P0132: HO2S
P0171, P0172iFuel suppiy system
P0335, P0336: CKF sensor
P0401. P1491, P1498: EGR system
P0441: EVAP system Insufficient purge flow*6
Pl359. P1361. Pl362: TDC sensor
P1381. Pl382: CYP sensor*o: '96 models*6: '96 D16Y5 engine,'96 D16Y/ engine,'96 D16Y8 engine {sedan),'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 D16\4, engine (coupe: KA,
KC models, sedan KA. KC, KL (DX) models, hatchback:all models),'97 D16Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC models)
Possible Cause
. Fuel injector clogging, fuel leakage, air leakage
. Fuel injector circuit open or shorted
. Spark plug carbon deposits, fouling, malfunction
. lgnition wires open. leaking
. Distributor malfunction
. ComDression low
. Valve clearance out of spec
. VTEC system malfunction (D16Y5, D16Y8. 81642 engine)
. HO2S
. HO2S circuit
(cont'd)
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r'a
ldle Gontrol System
Air Gonditioning Signal ('96 - 98 Models, '99 - 00 Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
a {32P1ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
c l3lPl
This sjgnals the ECM/PCM when there is a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system.
(To page 11-205)
Check for a short in the wire{ACS line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector {see section 22).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure vo lta ge betweenECM/PCM connector termi-nals C5 and A9.
Check for a .hort in the wi.e {ACSline):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector C (3lPi.
3. Check tor continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal C5,
ls there approx. 5 V?
Reotir short in the wi.e betweenthe ECM/PCM lc5l and rhe A/Cpressure switch.
ls there continuity?
- Substitute a known-goodECM/rcM .nd re.fieck. f Dre-scribed voltage is now availtble, replace the original ECft4/PCM,- See the air conditioner inspe-tion ls€e s€ction 221.
Check tor an op€n in the wireIACC lin6l:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Reconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Momentarily connect ECM/PCM connector terminals A9and A17 with a jumper wire
LGl IBRN/8LKIACS {BLU/RED)
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12't31al5l617t8t920232all12l3l!ai5!617'tE
252l2A2930232a252930
ACS (BLU/BEDI
LGl IBRN/BLKI
123aslslrl lolgl ro lrr I
121314l516y)nltslnl/@) zr I zr I
25271!M1 1-/r
ACC
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IBLK/RED)JUMPER WIRE
(From page 11-204)
Check for an open in the wir€(ACC linel:Momentarily connect underhood
fuse/relay box 9P connector teF
minal No. 5 to body ground with
a iumper wire several times.
ls there a clicking noise from
the IVC compressor clutch?
See air conditionor inspection(see 3oction 221.ls there a clicking noise from
the Py'C compressor clutch?
Repair open in the wire between
rhe ECM/PCM lAl7l and th6
under-hood fu3e/rolaY box 9P
connector lC352l.
Check for the oPeration of the
Alcl1. Start the engine.2. Turn the blower switch ON
3. Turn the AJC switch ON.
Chock tor an open in the wire
IACS linel:Measure voltage between ECM/
PCM connector terminals A9 and
c5.
Does the Ay'C operate?
Air conditioning signal is OK.Repair open in the wire b€tweenthe EcM/PcM lC5) and the A/c
3witch.ls there less than 1.0 V?
- Substiiute a known-goodECM/PCM and recheck ll
symptom/indication 9oesaway, .oplace the originalECM/PCM.- See the air condhioner insP€c_tion {see s€c{ion 22).
UNDER.HOOD FUSE/BELAYBOX 9P CONNECTOR 1C352)
12Ia
589
ACC (BLK/RI
Wire side ofACC (BLK/REDI
Wire side of female
terminals
JUMPERWIRE
ECM/PCM CONNECTORSrfA t32P)
LGlc {31Pl
t
(BRN/BLK)ACS IBLU/RED)
I23a9101t3I89t0
121315l611la1920232att12't3la't5t617ta
25272A2930232a2930
Wire side of lemale terminals