1996 HONDA CIVIC Accord

Troubleshooting Procedures
1.
2.
(cont'dl
Remove the kick panel on the passenger's side {see section 20}.
Remove the PCM. and turn the PCM over.
Inspect the circuit on the PCM according to the troubleshooting flowchart with the spocial tools and a digital multime-ter as shown.
How lo Use tha Backprobe Set
Connect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multimeter. Using the wireinsulation as a guide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slide the tip into the connector from thewire side until it comes in contact with the terminal end ofthe wire.
BACKPROSE
BACKPROBE SET07saz - (xtl(xtoA
{two required)
DIGITAL MULNMEIER(Comm€rcially 6vailabl€l-aHM-32-003
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or equival€nt

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
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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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Reference page
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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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Description
Electronic Control System ('99 - 00 Modelsl (cont'dl
Grade Logic Control System
How it works:
The PcM compares actual driving conditions with memorized driving conditions. based on the input from the vehiclespeed sensor, the throttle position sensor, the manifold absolute pressure sensor, the engine coolant temperature sensor,the brake switch signal, and the shift lever position signal, to control shifting while the vehicle is ascending or descendinga slope.
Ascending Control
When the PCM determines that the vehicle is climbing a hill in E position, the system selects the most suitable shiftschedule (pulley ratio) according to the magnitude of a gradient. so the vehicle can run smooth and have more powerwhen needed. There are three ascending modes with different shift schedules according to the magnitude ot a gradient inthe PCM.
Descending Control
when the PCM determines that the vehicle is going down a hill in E position. the system selects the most suitable shiftschedule (pulley ratio) according to the magnitude of a gradient. This, in combinstion with engine braking, achievessmooth driving when the vehicle is descending, There are three descending modes with different shift schedules accord-ing to the magnitude of a gradient in the PCM.
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Description
Hydraulic Control
The hydraulic control system is controlled by the ATF pump. the valves, and the solenoids. The ATF pump is driven by theinput shaft. The ATF pump and the input shaft are linked by the ATF pump drive chain and the sprockets, The inhibitorsolenoid valve and the linear solenoids. which are located on their valve body, are controlled by the TCM or pcM. Fluidfrom the ATF pump flows through the PH regulator valve to maintain specified pressure to the drive pulley, the driven pul-ley, and the manual valve,
The lower valve body assembly includes the main valve body, the PL regulator valve body, the shift valve body, the startclutch control valve body, and the secondary valve bodv.
Main Valve Eody
The main valve body contains the pH control valve, the rubrication valve, and the pitot regulator valve.
PH Control Valve
The PH control valve supplies PH control pressure (PHCI in accordance with the pH-pL control pressure (HLc), and sup-plies PH control pressure to the PH regulator valve, which also regulatss PH pressure. At kick-down, it increases pHcontrol pressure which increases the high (PH) pressure. This shortens the shift speed by releasing the reverse inhibitorpressure (Rl)from the inhibitor solenoid valve.
Lubrication Valve
The lubrication valve controls the lubrication pressure to each shaft and maintains lubrication pressure. When rne pres-sure is too high, the spring is compressed. This moves the lubrication valve and opens the fluid leak passage.
Pitot Regulalor Valv6
The pitot regulator valve controls the start clutch pressure (SC) in accordance with the engine speed, when the electron-ic control system is faulw.
MAIN VAIVEBODY
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Description
Hydraulic Control {cont'dl
PL Regulator Valve Body
The PL regulator valve body contains the PL regulator valve and the PH-PL control valve. which is joined wirh the pH-pL
control linear solenoid. The inhibitor solenoid is bolted on the pL regulator valve body.
. PL Regulator Valve
The PL regulator valve supplies low p.essure (pL) to the pulley to eliminate steel belt slippage.The PL pressure is controlled by the pH-pL control pressure (HLC).
. PH-PL Control Valve
The PH-PL control valve controls the PL regulator valve according to engine torque. The PH-PL control valve suooliesPH-PL control pressure (HLC) to the PH control valve to regulate PH pressure higher than pL pressure. The pH-pL con-trol valve is controlled by the PH-PL control linear solenoid. which is controlled by the TcM or pcM,
. Inhibitor Solenoid
The inhibitor solenoid controls the reverse inhibitor valve by turning on and off. Also, the inhibitor solenoad controls pH
control pressure (PHC) by applying reverse inhibitor pressure (Rl) to the PH control valve. The inhibitor solenoid is con-trolled by the TCM or Pclvl.
Start Clutch Control Valv€ Body
The start clutch control valve body contains the start clutch control valve. Both are joined to the stan clutch control linearsolenoid.
. Start Clutch Control Valve
The start clutch control valve controls start clutch engagement according to the throttle opening. The start clutch con,trol valve is controlled by the stan clutch control linear solenoid, which is controlled bv the TCM o. pCM.
START CLUTCH CONTROLvAt-vE
LOWER VALVE BODYASSEMBI-Y
PH.PL CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOID
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Shift Valve BodY
The shift valve body contains the shift valve and the shift control valve. Both are ioined to the shift control linear solenoro.
r tl'ft1il1rf"","" is controred by shift varve pressure (sV) from the shift contror varve. The shift varve distributes pH
pi""aur" "nO PL pressure to drive pulley and the driven pulley' to shift the transmission'
t t*"rilf:::lr';ivarve contrors the shift varve in accordance with the throttre opening and vehicle speed rhe shift
control valve is convorr"o uv ti" "iirt "ontrol linear solenoid, which is controlled by the TcM or PcM When the elec-
tronic control system is faulty, t;; snift controt uutue "witches the shift inhibitor valve to uncover the port leading the
pitot regulator pressure to the start clutch
CONTROL VALVE
VALVE BODY
T;J:"i"""1ff"t""ilody contains the manuar varve and the reverse inhibitor varve. The manuat varve bodv is borted to the
intermediate houslng
. ManualValve
The manual valve mechanicallY uncovers/covers the fluid passage according to the shift lever position'
'
ff:e;;;.'::'?Xftl::T",* is contro ed by the reverse inhibitor pressure (Rl). lt intercepts the hvdraulic circuit to the
reverse brake while the vehicle is moving forward at speeds over approximatelv 6 mph (10 km/h)'
REV€RSE INHIBITORVALVE
MANUAL VALVEBODY
SHIFT CONTROL
MANUAL VALVE
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Troubleshooting Procedures
(cont'd)
C. lf the inspection for a particular code requires voltage or resistance checks at the TCM or PCM connectors, removethe driver's side kick panel, and unbolt the TCM, and at the PCM connectors, remove the passenger's side kickpanel, and unbolt the PCM. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and connect the backprobe sets and a digital multimeteras described below. Check the system according to the procedure described for the appropriate code(s) listed onthe following pages.
6x1.0mm9.9 N.m {1.0 kgt m,
How to use lhe Backprob€ SE{
Connect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multimeter, Using the wireinsulation as a guide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slide the tip into the connector from thewire side until comes in contact with the terminal end of the wire.
BACI(PROBE SET07saz - 001 txtoaItwo requirodlDIGITAL MULTIMETER(Commarcially avsibblelKS-AHM-32-(x)3,or oquivalent
6 x 'l,0 mm9.E N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 rbtftt
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ADAPTER