1996 HONDA CIVIC Can

Description
Electronic Control System {cont'dl
Ascending Control
When the PCM determines that the vehicle is climbing a hill in E position, the system oxtends the sngagement area of2nd gear and 3rd gear to prevent ths transmission from fr€quently shifting between 2nd and 3rd gears, and between 3rdand 4th gears, so the vehicle can run smooth and have more power when needed. There are two ascending modes withdifferent 3rd gear driving areas according to the magnitude of a gradient stored in the pCM.
NOTE:
. The PCM memory contains shift schedules between 2nd and 3rd gears, and between 3rd and 4th gears that enable thePCM's fuzzy logic to automatically select the most suitable gear according to the magnitude of a gradient. Fuzzy logic is a form of artificial intelligence that lets computers respond to changing conditions much like a humanmind would,
Dssconding Control
When the PCM determines that the vehicle is going down a hilt in E position, the shift-up speed from 3rd to 4th gearwhen th€ throftle is closed becomes faster than the set speed for flat road driving to widen the 3rd gear driving area.This, in combination with engine braking from the deceleration lock-up, achieves smooth driving when the vehicle isdescending. There are two descending modes with different downshift (4 - 3) schedules according to the magnitude of agradient stored in the PCM. When the vehicle is in 4th gear, and you are decelerating on a gradual hill, or when you areapplying the brakes on a steep hill, the transmission will downshift to 3rd gear. When you accel6rate, the transmission willthen return to 4th gear.
ASCENDING MODEDESCENDING MODE
4TH SHIFTING
L.
F
CHARACTERISIICSCONTROL AREA
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GRADUAL ASCENOINGCONTROL AREA
Docel6ration Control
When the vehicle goes around a corner. and needs to first decelerate and then accelerate. the rcM sets the data for decelerationcontrol to reduce the number of times the transmission shifts. When the vehicle is decelerating from speeds above 26 mph(41 km/h), the rcM shifts the transmission from 4th to 2nd earlier than normal to cope with upcoming acceleration.
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Troubleshootin g Procedures
Chccking the Diagnostic Trouble Code IDTC)with an OBD ll Scan tool or Honda PGM Tester
when the PCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the pl indicator light in the gauge assembly willblink. When the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) (located under the dash on the driver,s side) is connected to the OBD llScan Tool or Honda PGM Tester as shown, the scan tool or tester will indicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) whenthe ignition switch is turned ON{ll).
lf the El indicator light or the MIL has been reported on, or lf a driveability problem is suspected, follow this procedure:
1. Connect the OBD ll Scan Tool (conforming to SAE J19781 or Honda PGM Tester to rhe 16p DLC. (See the OBD ll ScanTool or Honda PGM Tester user's manual for specific instructions. lf you are using the Honda PGM Tester, make sure itis set to the SAE DTC type.)
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (lll, and observe the DTC on the screen,3, Record all fuel and emission DTCS, A/T DTCS, and freeze data.4 lf there is a fuel and emissions DTC, first checkthe fuel and emissions system as indicated bythe DTC (except for DTCP0700). DTC P0700 means there is one or more A,/T DTC, and no problems were detected in the fuel and emissions cir-cuit of the PCM.
5. Write down the radio station oresets.
6. Reset the memory with the PGM Tester or by removing the BACK UP fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay boxfor more than 10 seconds.
7. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at speeds over 30 mph (50 km/hr), and then recheck for DTCS. lf the A"/T DTCreturns, go to the Symptom-to Component Chart on pages 14-52 and 14-53 for'96 - 98 models, and pages 14-54 and14-55 for the'99 - 00 models, lf the DTC does not return, there was an intermittent problem within the circuit. Makesure all pins and terminals in the circuit are tight, and then go to step g.
8. Reset the radio preset stations, and set the clock.
OBD ll SCAN TOOL orHONDA PGM TESTER
DAYA LINK CONNECTOR {16P}
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PCM Reset Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Remove the BACK UP fuse (7.5 A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box for '10 seconds to reset the PCM'
NOTE:
. Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio preset stations and clock setting Make note of the radio
presets before removing the luse so you can reset them
. in" gCfU memory can also be cleared by using the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester'
Final Procedure
NOTE: This procedure must be done after any troubleshooting.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Reset the PcM.
3. Disconnect the oBD ll scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester from the Data Link connector, or remove the special tool from
the Service Check Connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and set the radio presets and clock setting'
5'ToVerifytheprob|emisrepaired,test.drivetheVehic|eforseveralminutesatspeedsover30mph(48km/h).
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Symptom-to-Component Ghart
Electrical System -'gG - 98 Models
*1: The DTC in the parentheses is the code E indicator light indicates when the Data Link connector is connected to theHonda PGM Tester.*2: Whenever the Honda PGM Tester or Scan Tool detects an automatic transmission control system DTC, p07OO will beset in the PGM-FI control svstem.
DTCIIE Indicaior
LightMILDotection ltemPage
P1753
fl)BlinksONLock-up control solenoid valve A14-56
P1758
\21BlinksONLock-up control solenoid valve B14-58
P1705
(51BlinksONAy'T gear position switch (short to groundl14-60
P1706
(6)OFFONA,/T gear position switch (open)14-62
P0753
l7lBlinksONShift control solenoid valve A14-64
P0758
{8)ElinksONShift control solenoid valve B14-66
POl20
(9)BlinksONCountershaft speed sensor14-68
P0715
{15)
'96 - 97
models:
OFF'98 model:
Blinks
ON
Mainshaft speed sensor
14-70
P1768
{16)BlinksONLinear solenoid't 4-72
P0740
(40)OFFONLock-up control system14-7 4
P0730
(41)OFFONShift control system14-75
P0700*,
(none)Automatic transmission control svstem in the pGM-Fl
control svstem
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SYmPtom
E indicator light does not come on tor two seconds after ignition
switch is first turned ON {ll}.
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is ON (ll).
Shift lever cannot be moved from @ position with the brake pedal
depressed.
Inspection Ref. Page
11-16
14-78
Inspection't4-79
lf the self-diagnostic l-d indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
NOTE: lf a customer describes the symptom for code Pl706 {6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test-driv-
ing, then recheck the DTC.
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Symptom-to-Component Chart
Electrical System -'99 - 00 Models
*1: The DTc in the parentheses is the code E indicator tight indicates when the Data Link connector is connected to theHonda PGM Tester.*2: Whenever the Honda PGM Tester or scan Tool detects an automatic transmission control system DTc, p07oo will beset in the PGM-FI control svstem
DTC*IE Indicator
LightMILDotostion ltemPage
P1753
fi)BlinksONLock-up control solenoid valve A'14-80
P1758
t2lBlinksONLock-up control solenoid valve B14-82
P1705
{5}BlinksONAy'T gear position switch {short to ground)14-84
P1706
(6)OFFONy'VT gear position switch {open)14-81
P0753
\71BlinksONShift control solenoid valve A14-89
P0758
(8)BlinksONShift control solenoid valve B14-9r
P0720
(9)BlinksONCountershaft speed sensorr4-93
P0715
(15)B linksONMainshaft speed sensor14-95
P1768
(16)BlinksONLinear solenoid't 4-97
PO7 40(40)OFFONLock-up control system14-99
P0730
(41)OFFONShift control svstem14- 100
P0700*,
(none)OFFAutomatic transmission control system in the pGM_Fl
controt svstem
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Reference page
14- 101
lE indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition switch is first turned oN (ll).14-102
Shift lever cannot be moved from E position with the brake pedal deprsssed'14-104
lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink and following symptoms appear, perform an inspection according to
the table below.
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('96 - 9g Modelsl
Troubleshooting Ftowchart - Lock-up control sorenoid Varve B
Possible Cause
. Disconnected lock-up controlsolenoid valve B connector' Short or open in lock-up controlsolonoid valve B whe. Faulty lock-up control solenoidvalve B
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
. OBD ll Scan Tool indicrtes CodeP1758.. Self-diagnosis E indicrtor lightblinkstwice.
Check for a Shon to Power:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (32p) and B(25P) connectors from thePCM,3. Turn the ignition switch ON t).4. Measure the voltage betweenthe 84 and A9 or A22 termi-nals.
Repeir short to power in the wirebetween the 84 teiminal and thelock-up control solenoid valve B.
Moasure Lock-up Control Sole-noid Valve B Resistance:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Measure the resistancebetween the 84 and Ag orA22 terminals.
Check for loose FCM connectors,lf necessary, substitute a known-good solenoid valve assembly olP1CM and rech6ck.
ls the resistance 12 - 25 O?
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot.
A {32P)
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