1996 HONDA CIVIC engine ground

Troubleshooting
Eng ine/P_owertrain Control Module Term inal Arrangement
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl (cont,d)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31P)Wire side of female terminalsNOTE;Standard
*1;4"/T lD16Y7, D16Y8 ensinel
43: CVI(016Y5 engine)'4: D16Y5, D16Y8, 81642 engin€
ECM/FCM CONNECTOR C 13lPI
is 12 V.
Sig.al
lBLK4/VHTPO2SHTC (PNIMARY HEATEOOXYGEN SENSOB HEATES CONTROL)
Drivss primary hoated orygen sensofWith ignition switch ON (lr)rbanery volageWrh fJly warned up €ngir. ru..i19: duty.oaro ed
2WHT/GFNALTC (ALTESNATOB CONTSOL)Sends aliernalo. control sig nal,With fullywa.med upengine ronning; banery vohaseDuring d.iving with smallelect.icatioad; O V38ED/BLUK5 (KNOCK SENSOR)with sngine knocking: pulses
5WHT/REDATTF {AITEFNATOR FR SIGNAL'Detects slternaror FR si9n.l.With tullywarmed up engine running:O V- batteryvortage(dependingon erectficat toad)
WHT/8LKEGRL (EGN VAIVE LIFTSENSOR)Dete.ts EGR valve lrft sensorsignat.
GRN,4r'l/flTSGl ISENSOE GBOUND)Groond fo. MAP s€nsor.L€ss rhan 1.0 v at alltimes88luCKPP (CKP SENSOR P SIOE'With engine running: pulses9CKPM {CKP SENSOR M SIDEIGround for CKP sensor.
BLU/BLKwlvl (wEc PREssuSE swtTcllSIGNAI)D€tocts VTEC pfessure switch signat,With €ngine at low enginospeed:0VWith engin€ at high engino speed : banery vo ttaae
16PHO25 (PRII\,1AFY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR, SENSOR 1)Oetects primary heated oxygen s6nsor lsen-With lhrottle f!l1y open€d from idtewith tuly,wa.med !p engin€: Ebove 0.6 VWilh thronl€ quickly closed: b€tow 0.4 V
FED/GRNMAP (I\,4ANIFOLD ASSOLUIEPFESSUSE SENSOB}Dotocrs i,4AP sensor signsl.With ignitioh switch ON (ll):about 3 VAt idlei6boul 1.0 V (depending on engine speed)18GBN/8LKSG2 (SENSOR GSOUND)Less than 1.0 V aralttimes'19YEUNEDVCCl (SENSOR VOLTAGEIPowersourcero MAPsenso..With ignition swilch ON {ll):about 5 VWirh iqnition switch OFF]0 V20GNNIDCP (TDC SENSOB P SIDEIWith ongine running: pulses218EDTDCI\,I (TDC SENSOR M SIOE)Ground lor TOC aensor.22BTU/NEDCKFP (CKF SENSOR P SIDE)With engine running: p!lses
23VSS {VEHIClE SPEED SENSOR)Wilh ignrt|on swich ON rllr snd lront wl-ee' rotating.cycles 0 V about 5V or baneryvottage
25BED/YELIAT ONTAKE AIF TEi,4PEBA.TUEE SENSOR)Detects IAT senso. signat.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 0.1 4.8 Vldepending on i.take air ternpe.atu re)
268ED,ryVHTECT (ENGINE COOLANTTEI\,I.PESATUBE SENSOR)Oelects ECT sensor signal.With ignirion swirch ON {ll):about0.1 -4.8 V(depending on engine coolant temperatu re)
21NED/BLKTPS (THROTTLE POSITION SEN,SOF)Detects TP sensor signal.Wilh th.onle fully op€n: about 4.a VWith rhronle f!lly closed: about 0.5 V
2aYEVBLUVCC2 (SENSOR VOLTAGE)Provides s6nsor voltag€.With ignirion swirch ON (tt):about 5VWith ignilion swiich OFF:0 V29YELCYPP (CYP SENSOR P SIDE)Wilh €ngrne running: pruses3oBLKCYPM (CYP SENSOR M SIDE]G,ound for CYP sonsor.J1WHT/FEDCKFM (CKF SENSOB M SIDE)Ground fo. CKF sonsorsign6i.
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR O {16P)
Wire side ol temale terminalsECM/PCM CONNECTOR D {16P)
(D16Y7, D16Y8 enginelNOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
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.1 A/J (Dl6Y7, Dr6Y8 engine)
(cont'd)
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YELLCA (LOCK.UPCON]ROLSOLENOID VALVE A)Orivos look-up controlsol€noid wlv€ a.With lock-up ON: httery vollageWith lock-up OFFi 0 V
GRN,M/HT
SHB {SHIFT CONTFOLSOLENOIO VALVE B)Drivos sh ift cont.ol solanoid valv6 Bln E posnion, in 1st lnd 2nd eoat ,n E E pos'tion:Battsry voltagoInElposirion. in 3rd seat in pd, El in.th sear in
l_d polition: o v
3''GRN/BLKLC8 (IOCK UP CONTBOLSOLENOID VALVE B)Drivs locl up conttol sol€noid v6lv€ Bwhen fulllock-up: Banory vollagaWnh naf locl-uP: Pulsing si9n6l
5',BLK/YELVSSOI (BATTEsYVOLTAGEFOB SOLENOID VALVE)Powe. sourc€ ol solGnoid valvewirh ignirion sitch ON (ll): battory voltaoeWirh ignnion switch OFF:0 v
ATPR (AT GEAR POSITIONswrTcH)Detecrs Ay'T g6a. position switch signal.In any olh€r position: APProx. 10 V
8LU/YEL
SHA iSHIFI CONTROLSOLENOIDVALVE A)Oriv€6 sh ift conirol sol€noid valve A.ln tr,tr position, in 2nd €nd 3rd sear in lpd, &lposirion: Batt€ry vollsgo;n 1d soar in E, E position, in.ih se6r in E
PNKATPO3 (AT GEAR POSITIONSWITCH)Oot6cts Ay'T S6.r poeirioo switch siSnalIn Enyoth.r position: APPror, t0 v
9''YELATPD4 {AT GEAE POSITIONswrTcH)Oorocts A/I gs8r position switch signal.In any oth6t position:APProx 5 V
BIUNC (COUNTE RSHAFT SPEEDSENSOB)DetocB counr€.shaft sp66d $osr sig.alsD€p€nding on v6hicls 8pe€d;Pul.ins signalWh6n v€hicls i5 ltoPPsd:0 v
REONM (MAINSHAFTSPEED SEN.soR)O€l€cts mainshalt sp€€d 3.nsor 3ign.lsWi$ engino rLrnningl PUls6s
NMSG {MAINSHAFT SPEEOSENSOR GFOUNO)Groundfo, mainshaft sp@d sensor.
13''!T GFNATPNP {AT GEAF POSITIONswrrcH)oetscts A/T 96ar pGitaon swhch signalIn par* or n6ulral:0 VIn sny olhd po3ition: APProx l0V
BLUATPz {AT GEAE POSITIONswrTcHlDor€cis !y'T gos. posilion swilch signal.In any oth6r Position: APProx, 10 V
16''GANNCSG {COUNTEBSHAFT SPEEDSENSOE GROUND)Ground lor countershaii sp€3d s6nsor.
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Troubleshooting
En gine/P_oweft ra in Control Module Termina I Arran gement
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6YS engine with M/Tl (cont,dl
ECM/PCM Connectol D (16P1
Wire side of female terminats
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D {16P) (Dl6YS engine: CVTI
*3: CVT (Dl6Y5 engine)
NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V
ECM/PCM CONNECTON D (r6P)
f€rminal
numDeaWire colorTerminalnameDescriptionSignal
1+3WHT/REDVEL (SECONDARY GEARSHAFT SPEED SENSOR)
Secondary gear shaft speedsensor,Depending on vehicle speed: pulsesWhen vehicle is stopped:0 V
2*3GRN/BLK
INHSOL {INHIBITORSOLENOID CONTROL)Inhibitor solenoid control.With inhibitor solenoid ON: bafteryvoltageWith inhibitor solenoid OFF: 0 V
3+3GRN/YEL
SHLSM (SHIFT CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOID
NEGATIVE SIDE)
Ground for shift control linearsolenoid.
BLU^/vHTSHLSP (SHIFT CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOIDPOSITIVE SIDE}
Drives shift control linearsolenoid power.With ignition switch ON (tl): pulses
5*3BLK,/YE LVBSOL lBATTERYVOLTAGE FOR
SOLENOID VALVE)
Power source of solenoid valve.With ignition switch ON (ll): baneryvoltage
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
6*3WHTATPR (AT GEAR
POSITION SWITCH)Detects A,/T gear position switchsrgnal.InRposition:0V
In any other position: Approx. 10 V
BLKA/VHIVELSG (SECONDARY
GEAR SHAFT SPEEDSENSOR GROUND)
Ground for secondary gear shaftspeed sensor.
10*.WHTNDN (DRIVEN PULLEY
SPEED SENSOR)
Detects driven pulley speedsensor srgnal.In other than Park or neutral: pulses
11*3RED/BLUNDR (DRIVE PULLEY
SPEED SENSOR)
Detects drive pulley speedsensor srgnal.In other than Park or neutralt pulses
12*3GRNNDRSG (DRIVE PULLEYSPEED SENSORGROUND)
Ground for drive pulley speedsensor.
13*3LT GRN/REDATPS (AT GEARPOSITION SWITCH)
Detects Ay'T gear position switchsrgnal.In S position:0 VIn any other positioni Approx, 10 V
14*3GRN/BLKDIND 1D INDICATOR
LIGHT)
Drives D indicator.With D indicator turned ON: 5 VWith D indicator turned OFF: O V
16*rRED^/VHTNDNSG (DRIVEN
PULLEY SPEEDSENSOR GROUND)
Ground for driven pulley speedsensor.
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Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTGI Chart (cont'dl
*7: D16YS engine (M/T)*8: D16Y5, D'16Y8 engine*9: USA model*14r'97 model*15r '96 model
DTC(MlL indicationlDetection lt6mProbablc CausePage
P1162+1 (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) CircuitMalfunction
Open or short in Primarv HO2S (Sensor 1Primary H02S (Sensor 1)1 1- 146
P]163' (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) CircuitSlow Response
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
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Pl164*r (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor l) Cjrcuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
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P1165*? (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) Circuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
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P1166' (41i
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) Heater System ElectricalProblem
Open or short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)heater circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1)ECM/PCM
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P1167*' (41)Primary Heated Oxygen SensorlSensor 1) Heater SystemMalfunction
Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) VS+ circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1) HeaterPrimarv HO2S {Sensor 1)1 1- 163
P1168*' (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) LABEL Low Input
. Short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) LABELcircuit11-151
Pl169*? (48)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1)IABEL High Input. Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)IABELcircuit. Short in ground circuit11.152
P1259*3(221
WEC System MalfunctionWEC Solenoid ValveOpen or short in WEC SolenoidValve circu itVTEC Pressure SwitchOpen or short in VTEC Pressure SwitchcircuitECM,FCM
Section 6
P1297*s (20)Electrical LoadDetector CircuitLow Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM11-179
Pr298+' l20l
Electrical LoadDetector CircuitHigh Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM1 1-181
anosome ofP0301P0302P0303P0304
l71ll72ll73ll7 4l
Bandom Misfirelgnition systemFuel supply systemMAP sensorEGR systemIAC valveContaminated fuelLack ol fuel
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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
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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.
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PGM-FI System
System Description
CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor
MAP Sensor
IAT SensorTP SensorEGR Valve Lift Sensor*'Primary H02SSecondary HO2SVSSBARO SensorELD*'KS€Starter SignalALT FR SignalAir Conditioning SignalA/T Gear Position SignalBattery Voltage {lGN.1}Erake Switch SignalPSP Switch SignalFuel Tank Pressure Sensor*iVTEC Pressure Switch*5Clutch Switch Signal*6Countershaft Speed SensornBMainshaft Speed Sensorrs
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Fuel IniectorsPGM-Fl Main Belay {Fuel Pump)MILIAC Valve!y'C Compressor Clutch RelayRadiator Fan Relay*,Condenser Fan RelayALT*'lcMEVAP Purge Control Solenoid
Primary HO2S HeaterSecondary H02S HeaterEGR Control Solenoid Valve*rEGR valve*6EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve*'EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut
VTEC Solenoid Valve*5DLCLock-up Control Solenoid Valve*aShift Control Solenoid Valve*3Linear Solenoid Valve*3
*1: Dl6Y5 engine*2: USA model*3: CW (D16Y5 ensine), D16Y8 engine and 81642 ensine*4: '96 D16Y8 engine lcoupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model),'97 D16Y8 engine {coupe: all models, sedan: KLmodel),'98-all models,'99'all models,'00-all models+5: D16Y5, D16Y8,816A2 engine*6: M/T (D16Y5 enginei*7: CVT 1D'l6Y5 engine)+8: A/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)*9: '96 D16Y5 engine,'96 D16Y7 engine,'96 Dl6Y8 engine (sedan),'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KA, KC models, sedan:KA, KC, KL (LX) models, hatchback: all models),'97 D16Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC modelsi
PGM-FI Sy3lem
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multipon fuel injection system.
Fuel iniector Timing and Duration
The ECM/PCM contains memories for the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
The basic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory. is further modified by signals sent from various sen-
sors to obtain the final discharge duration.
ldle Air Control
ldle Air Control Valve llAC Valve)
When the engine is cold. the A,/C compressor is on, the transmission is in gear, the brake pedal is depressed, the P/S load
is high, or the alternator is charging, the ECM/PCM controls current to the IAC Valve to maintain the correct idle speed.
lgnition Timing Control
. The ECM/PCM contains memories for basic ignition timing at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
lgnition timing is also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.
. Aknockcontrol system was adopted which sets the ideal ignition timing for the octane rating ofthegasoline used.*3
Othgr Control Funqtions
1. Starting Control
When the engine is started, the ECM/PCM provides a rich mixture by increasing fuel injector duration.
2. Fuel Pump Control
. When the ignition switch is initially turned on, the ECM/PCM supplies ground to the PGM-Fl main relay that sup-plies current to the fuel pump for two seconds to pressurize the fuel system.. When the engine is running, the ECI\4PCM supplies ground to the PGM-FI majn relay that supplies current to the fuel
oumo.
. When the engine is not running and the ignition is on, the ECM/PCM cuts ground to the PGM-FI main relay which
cuts current to the fuel pump.
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INPUTS
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECMY
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OUTPUTS

3.
5.
6.
1.
Fuel Cut-off Control
. During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors is cut off to improve fuel economy at
speeds over the following rpm:. D16Y5 engine (M/T):850 rpm. D]6Y5 engine (CVT), D'16Y8 engine (USA M/T): 920 rpm
. Dl6Y8 engine (USA A,/I), D16Y7 engine (USA A,/T);910 rpm
. D16Y8 engine (Canada M/T), D16Y7 engine (canada): 990 rpm
' D16Y8 engine (Canada M/T): 1,000 rpm
. 816A2 engine: 970 rpm
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 6,900 rpm (D16Y5, D16Y7 engine; D'16Y8 engine:
7,000 rpm. 816A2 engine: 8.100 rpm), regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from
over-rewing. With '99 Dl6Y7 engine (A,/T) and '99 D16Y8 engine (A./T), the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over
5,000 rpm when the vehicle is not moving.
IVC Compressor Clutch Relay
When the ECM/PCM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from
being energized, and enriches the mixture to assure smooth transition to the A,/C mode
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve*'
When the engine coolant temperature is above 154'F (68'C). the ECM/PCM controls the EVAP purge control solenoid
valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve*a
When the engine coolant temperature above 154"F (68"C), intake air temperature above 32"F (0'C) and vehicle speed
above 0 mile (0 km/h) or [Ay'C compressor clutch on and intake air temperature above 160"F (41'C)], the ECM/PCM
controls the EVAP purge control solenoid valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control Solenoid Valve*?
When EGR is required for control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions. the ECM controls the EGR control solenoid
valve which supplies regulated vacuum to the EGR valve
Alternator Control
The system controls the voltage generated at the alternator in accordance with the electrical load and driving mode,
which reduces the engine load to improve the fuel economy.
ECM/PCM Fail-safe/Back-up Functions
1. Fail safe Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-pro-
grammed value for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-uD Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM/PCM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent
of the system in order to permit minimal driving.
3. Self diagnosis Function lMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)l
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the lvllL and stores the DTC
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL for two sec-
onds to check the MIL bulb condition.
4. Two Trip Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Trip Detection Method is used for the HO2S, fuel metering-related. idle control
system, ECT sensor, EGR system and EVAP control system self-diagnostic functions. When an abnormality occurs,
the ECM/PCM stores it in its memory. When the same abnormality recurs after the ignition switch is turned OFF and
ON 0l) again, the ECM/PCM informs the driver by lighting the MlL. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is
cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality
occurs,
5. Two (or Three) Driving Cycle Detection Method
A "Driving Cycle" consists ot starting the engine. beginning closed loop operation, and stopping the engine. lf misfir-
ing that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, or TWC deterioration is detected dur-
ing three consecutive driving cycles, the ECM/PCM turns the MIL on. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function
is cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality
occurs.
(cont'd)
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Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM)
t'96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
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NOTE: lf th is svmptom is intermittent, check for a loose fuse No. 25 {METER 7.5 A) in the
underdash {use/relay box, a poor connection at ECM/PCM terminal A18, or an intermit
tent ooen in the GRN/ORN wire between the ECM/PCM (A18) and the gauge assemblv.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PIPGl {BLKI
Wire side ot female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
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The Malfunc{ion Indicator Lamp
{MlLl never comes on (even lor
two secondsl atter ignition is
turned on.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
- Repair short or open in thewile botwoen No. 25 {M€TERI
17,5 Altus€ and gau99 assem'
bty.- Replaco No.25 IMETERI (7,5
A)tuse.
ls the low oil pressure light on?
Try to start the engine.
Does the engine stan?
Check lor an open in the wiles
{PG linosl:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. ldeasure vo ltage betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals A10 andA23 individually.
Check tor an open in the wire ot
bulb (MlL line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect the ECM/PCM con-nector terminal A'18 to bodyground with a jumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Repair open in the wire(s)
between ECM/PCM and G101(localod at the thetmostat hous_ingl that had more than 1.0 V.
ls thore less than 1.0 V?
Substituto . known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. It symptom/indication go6s away, roPlace
the origin.l ECM/PCM.
- Repair open in th€ wiresbetwoen ECM/PCM lAl8l andgaug6 a$embly.- Replace the MIL bulb,
ls the MIL on?
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and .echeck. lf symptom/indication goes away, replacothe origin.l ECM/PCM.
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