1996 HONDA CIVIC Throttle position sensor

PGM-FI System
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (€6 - 98 Models, 39 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/T)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0123: A high voltage problem in the Throttle Position(TP) sensor circuit.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR IC1lOI
sG2IGRN/BLKIvcc2{YEL/BLUI
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D (16P)
SG2 (GRN/BLKI
Wire side of female terminals
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The MIL has been reportod on.DTC P0123 is sto.ed.
Problom veritication:1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).2. Check the throttle positionwith the scan tool.
ls there approx. 10% when thethrottle is fully closed andapprox. 90o/o when the throttleis lully opened?
Intermittont tailuro, system is OKat thb timo, Check for ooor con-nociion3 or loos6 wiros at C110ffP s€nsor) and ECM/PCM.
Chgck to. an opan in the TP son-sot:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the TP sensor 3Pconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. At the harness side, measurevoltage between tho TP sensor3P connecter terminals No, 1and No.3.
ls there approx.5 V?
Ch.ck tor .n open in the wira(SG2 linel:Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals D10 andD11.
Repair op6n in the wire betwoenECM/PCM (D11) rnd TP s6nsor.ls there approx. 5 V?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM snd rech.ck. lf pra3cribed
voltago is now available, replscetho original ECM/PCM,

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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor ('99 - 00 Models except D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) P0123: A high voltage problem in the Throftle Position
{TP) sensor circuit.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR {C11OI
sG2{GRN/BLKIvoc2
{YEUBLU}
'l'Wire side of female term;nals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
Wire side of femal€ terminals
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The MIL has been reported on
DTC P0123 is slored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
then turn the ignition swatch
OFF,2. Turn the;gnition switch ON (ll).
3. Check the throttle Positionwith the scan tool.
lntormittenl tailure, 3ystom is OK
at this time. Check tor Poor con'
neqtions or loo3€ wires at C'110(TP sensorl tnd ECM/PCM.
ls there approx. 10% when the
throttle is fully closed and
approx. 90% when the throttleis fully opened?
Ch€ck for an open in the TP s6n-
soJ:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the TP sensor 3P
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. At the wire harness side, mea-
sure voltage between the TP
sensor 3P connector terminalsNo. 1 and No.3.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check tor an open in the wire(SG2lino):
Measure voltage between ECM/
PCM connector C (31Pi terminals
C18 and C28.
Repair open in the wite betwe€nECM/PCM (Cl81and TP son.or.ls there approx. 5 V?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf Pr$cribedvoltage is now aveilabl6. replacethe original ECM/PCM.

PGM-FI System
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (cont'd)
- The MIL hss been.eported on.- DIC P1121 i. stored.
Problem vedficatiod:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the throttle position
with the scan tool.
ls TP *% or higher indicatedwhen the throftle is tullyopenod?
Intermittent tailure, ryttem i! OKrtthistimo.
I Pl 121 | The sca n tool indicates Diag nostic Trouble Code (DTC) Pl 121: Throttle Position (TP) lower than expected.
*: 11.8 {D16Y5 enginei12.9 {016Y7 engine)12.2 (D16Y8 engine)13.7 (816A2 engine)
I P1122 I The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1122: Throttle Position (TP) higherthan expected.
*: 16.5 {Dl6Y5, Dl6Y8 engine}16.9 (D16Y7 engine)16.5 (81642 engine)
- The MIL ha3 be6n repoJted on.- DTC Pl122 i. llorod.
P.oblom v6dfication:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the throttle position
with the scan tool.
ls TP'70 or l€ss indicated whenthe throttle is fully closed?Intormitt6ot frilu.o, aFtom b OKat thb timo.
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Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor {Primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)
t('96 - 98 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
The Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) detects the oxygen content in the exhaust gas and signals the ECM/PCM. In operation,
the ECM/PCM receives the sjgnals from the sensor and varies the duration during which fuel is injected To stabilize the
sensor,s output, the sensor has an internal heater. The Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) is installed in the exhaust manifold.
HO2S:
VOLTAGE {VI
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0131; A low voltage
Oxygen Sensor (H02S) (Sensor 1) circuit.
R|cH-AIR- - LEANFUELRANO
problem in the Primary Heated
SENSOR
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The MIL has be€n teported on.DTC P0131 is siorcd.
Problom verificalion: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,3. Test-drive with the A/T in Eposition (M/T in 4th gear)
4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) output voltage with
the scan tool during accelera-
tion using wide open throttle.
lntcrmift€nt failura, 3Y3tem is OKat this tims. Check for Poor con-nections or loo3e wi.o3 at C123(Primlry HO2S, 3sn3or 1) and
ECM/PCM,
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Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)
('96 - 9b Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
PHO29IWHT}
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0132: A high voltage problem in the Primary Heated
Oxygen Sensor (Primary H02S) (Sensor'l) circuit.
PRIMARY HO2S (Sonso. 'll 4P CONNECToR
tc123t
sG2IGRN/BLKI
Wire side ot female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D I16PI
JUMPER WIRE
PHO2S (WHT}SG2 IGRN/BLKI
Wire side of tem6le terminals
Probl€m verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-
cedure.2. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
3. Test-drive with the A/T in Eposition (M/T in 4th gear)
4. Check the PrimarY HO2S(Sensor 1) oLltPut voltage with
the scan tool during decelera'tion using completely closed
throttle.
Int.rmittont fiilur., system it OK
at thb timo. Chock for Poot con-
nections or loo3a wir63 at Cl23
lPrimarY HO2S, SensoJ 1l .nd
ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage stay at 1.0 V
or more?
Check for an open in the Primary
HO2S:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) 4P connector'
3. Connect the PrimarY HO25
lSensor l) 4P connector termi-
nals No. 1 and No. 2 with a
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Check the PrimarY H02S(Sensor 1i outPut voltage with
the scan tool.
lsthere 1.0 V or more?
Check for an open in the wiro
{PHO2S line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect EcM/PcM connector
terminals D7 and D11 with ajumper wrre,3. Turn the ignition switch ON lll)4. Check the PrimarY HO2S(Sensor 1) output voltage withthe scan tool,
Replir open in tho wirc b€twccnECM/PCM lo?) and Prim!.Y
HO2S lsonsor 1).ls there 1.0 V or more?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf 3ymptom/indicetion goos awey, roplacethe oliginal ECM/PCM.
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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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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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IThrottle BodY
Description
The throttle bodY is either a single-barrel side-draft type
(D16Y5, D16Y8, 816A2 engine) or a down-draft type
(D16Y/ engine). The lower portion ot the throttle valve is
heated by engine coolant from the cylinder head' The
idle adjusting screw which regulates the bypass air is
located on the top of the throttle body
THROTTLEPOS|T|ON lTPlSENSOR
IDLE AD.'USTINGSCREW
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In3pection
1. Check that the throttle cable operates smoothly
without binding or sticking.
lf there are any abnormalities, check for:
. Excessive wear or play in the throttle valve shaft'
. StickY or binding throttle lever at the fully closed
Position.. Clearance between throttle stop screw and throt-
tle lever at the fully closed position'
D16Y5, Dl6Y8 engine:
THROTTLE STOP SCREW
{Do not adjust.)
Dl6Y7 ongine:
816A2 engins:
THROTTLE LINK
STOP SCREW
THROTTTE STOP SCREW(Do not adjust.)
Replace the throftle body if thsre is excessive play in the
throttle valve shaft or iJ the shaft is binding or sticking'
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{Do not adjust.)