1996 HONDA CIVIC Engine verification

PGM-FI System
Barometric Pressure (BAROI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) Pi106: A range/performance problem in the BaromerrrcPressure (BARO) Sensor circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P1107: A low voltage probtem in the Baro sensor circurr.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Troubre code {DTC) p1108: A high vortage probrem in the Baro sensorcircuit.
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tPlloal
The MIL ha3 been r€Dortsd on.DTC Pl106 is stored.
Problem verification: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, thenlet it idle.3. Connect the SCS service connector.4. Test drive with the A/T in Eposition, M/T in 4th gear.5. Accelerate for five secondsusing wide open throttle.
Intormittont tailure, system is OKat this time.ls DTC P1106 indicated?
Substitut€ e known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. ll symptom/indication goes .way, .oplsce theo.iginal ECM/PCM.
The MIL has been .oported on.DTC P'l107 o. Pl108 is stored.
P.oblem veritication:1. Do the ECM/PClvl Reset pro
cedure,2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Intormittent frilure, syitem i3 OKat this time.ls DTC P1 107 or Pl108 indicated?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rechock. It symptom/indication goes away, .6placethe original ECM/PCM.
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Electrical Load Detector (ELDI {'96 - 98 Models,'tn - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/T}
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P1297: A low voltage problem in the Electrical Load
Detector (ELD) circuit.
ELD 3P CONNECTOR (c35'rl
l-- ,ll l2l3l--f ..
ao (GRN/REDI
Y
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR O I16PI
Wire side of female terminals
Problem verification:'!. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-
cedure.2. Sta rt the engine
3. Turn on headlightslntermittent tailure, sYstem is OK
at this time. Check for Poor con-
nection3 or loose wires at C131
tlocated under righl side of da3h).
C354 (ELDIand ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P1297 indicated?
Ch.ck lor short in the ELD:
Measure voltage between body
ground and the ELD 3P connector
terminal No.3.
ls there approx.4 5 V?
Check for a short in tho wile (EL
linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF'
2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con
nector D (16P)
3. Check for continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM
connector terminal D16
R6pair short in the wire between
ECM/PCM (D161and ELD.
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and recheck lf symplom/
indication goes awaY, rePlace
the original ECM/PCM
ra
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tCrankshaft Speed Fluctuation (CKF) Sensor -
('99 - 00 Mociels except D16Y5 engine with M/T)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P1336: Intermittent interruption in the crankshaft speed
Fluctuation (CKF) sensor circuit
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1337: No signal in the Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (CKF)
sensor circuat,
Description
Thediagnosticsystemhasapulserrotoronthecrankshaftandapu|sepick-upsensorontheengineb|ock.TheEcM/PcM
monitors the crankshaft speed fluctuation based on the cKF sensor signal. and judges that an engine misfire occurred if
the fluctuation goes beyond a predetermined limit'
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CKF SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR
r--r t|-.r-r'--]llll l2l3ll.l---'.-T_
CKFM I I CKFP
twHTl |/Ai i lBlul--\9-
Terminal side oI male terminals
CKF M(WHT)CKF P(BLU)
t(cont'd)
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- The MIL has b€on reportad on.- DTC P1336 and/or P1337 are
stored.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce'
dure.2. Start the enginelntermittcnt failuro, sydcm is OK
ai this time. Check lot Poor con_
noctions or loo3e wiros at C102
ICKF s€nsor) and ECM/FCM, and
make suro CKF sansor mounting
bolt b tight.
Check tor an open in the CKF sen_
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the CKF sensor 3P
3. Measure the resistance
between the CKF sensor 3P
connector terminals No. 1 and
No.3.
ls there 1.6 3.2 kO?
Check for a short in ihe CKF sen_
sot:Check for continuity betweenbody ground and the CKF sensor
3P connector terminals No 1 and
No.3 individuallY.
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[F16551l Th" ""un toot indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1681: TIVA,/TMB signal line failure
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM Reset Procedure.
2. Drive the vehicle Ior several
miles at varying speeds
lnt.rmittent failure, system is OK
at ihis time. Check tor Poor con-
nections or loos€ wires at C131
llocated under right side of dash),
C438 ITCM) and ECM.
ls DTC P1655 indicated?
Check lor an oPen in the wire(TMA line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect ECM connector C(31P)from the ECM
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4- Measure vo ltag e between
ECM connector terminal Cg
and body ground.
Check for a short in the wire
ITMA line,:Measure voltage between TCM
22P connector terminal No 7 and
body ground.ls there battery vohage?
Ropair shod in the wire bstwe€n
the EcM (C!l) and the TcM.ls there battery voltage?
Check for an open in the wire
{TMB line}:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Reconnect ECM connector c(31P).
3. Disconnect the 22P connector
from TCM.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Measure vo ltage between
TCM 22P connector termlnal
No. 6 and body ground.
Repair open in the wire between
th€ EcM {Ca) and the TcM.
Check for a 3ho.t in the wire
{TMB lin6,:Measure voltage between ECM
connector terminal C30 and bodyground,
ls there battery voltage?
Substitute a known'good ECM
and recheck. It symPtom/indica'tion goes away, teplace the origi-
nal ECM.
Reoair short in the wile b6tween
the ECM {C30} and the TCM.ls there baftery voltage?
f,epair open in the wire between
the EcM (C30) and the TcM.
IJA/T Signal (TMA/TMBI ('96 - 98 Dl6Y5 engine with GW)
ECM CONNECTOR C 131P}TMA IGRYI
fcu22PCONNECTOR
ll
TMB*{PNK}
231678910
1t'12131415161718
232a252930
Wire side oI temale
terminals
tl,
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ldle Control System
ldle ControlSystem
lF0505 l Th" """n tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO5O5: tdte controt system malfunction.
NOTE: lf DTC P1508 or P1509 is stored at the same time as DTC P0505, troubleshoot DTC p1508 or p1bog first. thenrecheck for DTC P0505.
Possible Cause
. IAC valve mechanical malfunction
. Throttle body clogged pon, improper adjustment. Intake manifold gasket leakage
. Intake air hose loose leakage
. Vacu um leak
. ECT sensor incorrect output
. Throttle Position sensor incorrect output*r
Troubleshooting Flowchart
The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P0505 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hold theeng;ne at 3,000 rpm with noload (jn Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on, then*r let it idle.t2. with rhe scan toot, ct'eit Ge l
Throttle position should beapprox. 10% with the throttle fully closed.E ngine coolant tempera-ture should be 194 205'F(90 96.Ci.lf they are not within thespec., repair the faulty sen
L._ _9oI9[cr]41 l3. Chec& the engine speed atidle with no-load cond;tionsiheadlights, blower fan, reardefogger, radiator fan, and airconditioner are not operating\see page l1-22O - 223).
Intermittent tailure, system is OKat this time.ls the idle speed OK?
ls it 550 rpm or less?
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*1r'96 models only
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ldle Gontrol System
ldle Air Control (lAG) Valve ('99 - 00 Dl6Y8 engine with M/T, Bt6A2 enginel
[Fl50g l ]h" scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1508: A problem in the ldle Air Controt AC) vatve- CtrCUtt.
The IAC Valve changes the amount of air bypassing the throttle body in response to a current signal from the ECM inorder to maintain the proper idle speed.
IAC VALVE 2P CONNECTOR IC138'
la rcprI - {YEL/8LKI 2t--d,
Y-=
Wire side ot female terminals
Wire side of lemale terminals
VALVE
The MIL has boon r€oorted on.DTC P1508 is srored.
Probl6m verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-cedure.2. Start the engine, and warm itup to normal operating lem-perature.
Intermittent tailure, system is OKat this timg. Check to. poor con-noctions or loose wires at C138{lAC valvel and ECM.
ls DTC P1508 indicated?
Ch6ck for an open in the wir€{lGPl lino}:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the IAC valve 2Pconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage between bodyground and the IAC valve 2Pconneclor termina I No.2,
Repair opon in the wire bgtwoenIAC valve and PGM-Fl main relay.
Check tof an open or short in thewire {IACV line}l1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reconnect the IAC valve
2. Disconnect the ECM connectorB {25P).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage betweenbody ground and ECM conn€ctor terminal 823.
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ldle Control System
ldle Air Control (lAC) Valve ('96 - 98 A/T and Dl6Y7 enginel
The (Rotary) IAC Valve changes the amount of air bypassing the throttle body in response to a current signal from theECM/PCM in order to maintain the proper idle speed,
BIMETAL
VALVESTOPPER
1P1509 Thescantool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1509: A problem in the idle Air Control (tAC)valve circuit.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PIPGl IBLKI
IAC VALVE 3P CONNECIOR
IACV NIACV P
IGP
Terminal side of maleterminals
*: IACV N line
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The MIL has b€€n roported on.DTC P1509 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-oure.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Intermittent failura, systom ia OKat this time. Check tor poo. con-noctions or loose wires at C109llAC valve) and ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P1509 indicated?
Check for an opon in the wirer{PG lines):Measure voltage between bodvground and ECM/PCII connectorterminals A10 and A23 individu
Repair op€n in the wires betwoenECM/PCM and G101 llocated attho thermostat housing).
ls there more than 1.0 V?
Chock th€ ECM/PCM inpui volt-agel1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect ECM/PCM connec-tor A (32P)from the ECM/PCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measu re voltage betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals A14 andA13* individually.
Ch6ck th6 IAC valve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the IAC valve 3Pconnector,3, Measure resistance betweenIAC valve 3P connector termi-nal No.2 and terminals No. 1and 3 individually.
ls there 16 - 28 g?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indication goos away, replaceth€ origin.l ECM/PCM.
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rAcv N loRNl*
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Wire side of lemale terminals
123a56El011
121314r5161718t9202:22321
272AA30
IACV P {BLK/BLUI

Emission Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System (D16Y5 engine with GWI (cont'dl
lTl49il T_he scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (OTC) P1491: A malfunction in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation- lEgh) svstem.
CvT lM/T see page 1l-2611:
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EGR VALVELIFT SENSOR#16 HOSE
PUMP/GAUGE,0- 30 in.HsA973X-041-XXXXX
EGRVALVE
The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P1491 is stoled.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-du re.2. Connect the SCS service con'
3. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload {in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,4. Drive the vehicle on the roadfor approx. 10 minutes. Try tokeep the engine speed in the1,700 - 2,500 rpm range.
Intermittonl failure, system is OKat this time. Check for Door con-nections or loose wires at, C144{EGR velve} and ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P l49l indicated?
Check fo. vacuum to ihe EGR
1. Disconnect the No. 16 hose fromthe EGR valve.2. Connect a vacuum pump/gauge to the hose.3. Start the engine and let it idle.
ls there any vacuum?
Check tor a malfunction in theEGR control solenoid valve:'1. Disconnect the EGR controlsolenoid valve 2P connector,2. Becheck the No. 16 hose for
Check vacuum hose routing o,the entire EGR svstem. lf hoserouting is OK, replac€ the EGRcontrol solenoidvalv6.
ls there any vacuum?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. It symptom/indicalion goes away, replacethe original ECM/PCM.
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