1996 HONDA CIVIC Can

Troubleshooting Flowchart - Mainshaft Speed Sensor
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot.
Possible Causg
. Diaconn€cted mainshaft spoed
sen3or connector'Short or open in mainshaft
sDeed sen3or wile. Faulty main3halt speed sensor
NOTE: Code P0715 (15) on the PCM doesn't
always mean there's an electrrcal problem in
the mainshaft or countershaft speed sensor
circuit; code P0715 {15) may also indicate a
mechanical problem in the transmissjon Any
problem causing irregular countershaft to
mainshalt speed difference can cause thls
code.
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side oI male terminals
MAINSI{AFT SPEEDSENSOR CONNECTOR
Terminal
PCM CONNECTOR D (16P)
NMSG (WHT)
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
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. OBD ll Scan Tool indicates Codem715.. Sell-diagno3is E indicator indi-
cates Code 15.
Check the mainshaft and counter-
shatt speed sensors installation,
and check them for damage.
Are the mainshaft and countershaft
speed sensor installed properly,
and not damaged?
Rsinalall or replace and rocheck.
Mea3u.e Meinshalt SPeod
Sensor Residance al the Sen3or
Connector:1. Disconnect the 2P connectorfrom the mainshaft sPeedsensor.2, Nreasure mainshaft speed sen_sor resistance at the sensorconnector.
ls the resistance 400 - 600 O?
Check Mainshaft Sp.ed Sen3o.
for a Short Circult:1. Disconnect the D (16P) con-nector trom the PCM.2. Check lor continuity betweenbody ground and the D11 ter'minal and D12 terminal indi
vidually.
Bopair 3hort in the wiros b€twe€nthe 011 and D12 termin.ls rndth€ main3hett sp€€d aensoa.ls there continuity?
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Troubleshooting Flowchart - Lock-up Control System
NOTE: Record all freeze data before vou troubleshoot.
Possibl€ Cause
Faulty Lock-up control sy3tem
NOTE: Do not continue with this troubleshootingother DTCS have been corrected.until the causes of any
OBD ll Scan Tool indicates Codem14/J.S€lf-diagnosis .D4l indicalor lightindicates Code 40.
Check for Another Code:Check whether the OBD ll scantool or the :E indicator lightindicates another code,
Perform the TroubleshootingFlowchart tor the indicatedCodels|. Rocheck to. code P0740(40) .fter troublBhooting.
ooes the OBD ll scan tool orrhe E indicator light indicateanother code?
Test Line Pressure:Measure the line pressure (see
page 14 119 and 14-120).
Repair the hydrrulic sy3tem asn6c6ssary (see page 14-1191.ls the lane pressure within theservice limit?
Replace the Lock-up ControlSolenoid Valve Assembly andRecheck:1. Replace the lock-up controlsolenoid valve A/B assembly(see page 14-105).2. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reset the PCM by removing the EACK UP (7.5 A) fusein the underhood {use/relaybox for more than 10 seconds.3. Using the scan tool, check tobe sure that the engine cool-ant temperature is in 176'F(80'C) and above.4. Drive the vehicle at 55 mph(88 km/h) constantly for morethan one minute,5. Recheck for code P0740 {40).
Does the OBD ll scan toolindicate code P0740 (40)?The svstem i3 OK .t this time.
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('99 - 00 Modelsl
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Shift Control System
NOTE: Record allfreeze data before you troubleshoot.
Po33ibl. Crus6
Frulty 3hift control ryrtom
. OBD ll Scan Tool indicrtd Codem730.. Self-dirgnosis E indicatorlight indicst€. Codo 41.
Check for Anoth€. Code:Check whether the OBD ll scantool or the E indicator lightindicate another code.
Prrf orm tho Troublc!hootingFlowch.rt for th. indicrt.dCod.l3l. R.ch.ck tor cod. m730141| .tt r troubldhootlng.
Doesthe OBD llscan tool orthe E indicator light indi-cate another code?
Test 13t, 2nd, 3rd .nd 4th ClutchPrglture:Measure the 1st, 2nd,3rd and 4thclutch pressure (see page 14-119thru 14 121).
R.prir tho hydrlulic ayrtam aan.c.3t..y lr.o p!9. lil-119 rnd1+1211.
ls each clutch pressure withinthe service limit?
Roplace Shift Control SolenoidValve Asembly. Linoar Sol.noidAssembly .nd Recheck:1. Replace the shift controlsolenoid valve A/B assembly(see page 14-106).2. Replace the linear solenoidassembly {see page 14-108}.3. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reset the PCM memory byremoving the BACK UP (7.5 A)fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box for more than 10seconds,4. Drive the vehicle at over 12mph (20 kn/h) in 1st, 2nd, 3rdand 4th gear lo. more than 30seconds at lPll position.5. Recheck for code P0730 (41).
Doesthe OBD Ilscan tool orthe E ;ndicator light indi-cate code P0730 (41)?Th. sFtcm b OK .t this time.
NOTE: Do not continue with this lroubleshooting until the causes ot anyother OTCS have beon corrected.
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ElectricalTroubleshooting ('99 - 00 Modelsl
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Brake Switch Signal
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
Shift lever cannot be moved tromE position with tho b.ake pedaldepressod.
Check Brake Light Operation:Depress the brake pedal.
Repair t ulty brake switch circuit{see s€ction 23}.Are the brake llghts ON?
Mea3ure STOP SW Vohage:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (32P) and B{25P} connectors from thePCM,3. Measure the voltage betweenthe A32 and 820 or 822 termi-nals with the brake pedal
depressed.
Repair open in the wire betwsenthe A32 terminal rnd tho brrk6switch.
ls there battery voltage?
. Brak€ switch sign.l is OK.. Check for loose terminal fil inlhe PCM conn€ctors. lf neces-sary. substitute a known-goodPICM and recheck.. InsDect the breke 3witch circuitlsee section 231.
B {25P)
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Linear Solenoid Assembly
Test
1. Disconnect the linear solenoid connector.
LINEAR SOLENOID
4.
Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and the
No. 2 terminals of the linear solenoid connector.
STANDARD: applox. 5 O
lf the resistance is out of specification, replace the
linear solenoid assembly.
Connect the No. 2 terminal of the linsar solenoid con-
nector to the batterv positive terminal and connect
the No. 1 terminal to the battery negative terminal A
clicking sound should be heard.
lf not, remove the linear solenoid assembly.
Check that the linear solenoid fluid passage Ior dust
or dirt.
Connect the No. 2 terminal of the linear solenoid
connector to the battery positive terminal and con-
nect the No, 1 terminal to the battery negative terma-
nal. Check that the valve moves.
Disconnect one of the battery terminals and check
that the valve releases.
NOTE: You can see the valve movement through
the fluid passage in the mounting surface of the lin-
ear solenoid assembly.
LINEAR SOLENOID
VALVE
lf the valve binds, or moves sluggishly, or the linear
solenoid does not operate, replace the linear solenoid
assembly.
1.
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The following symptoms can be caused
by improper repair or assembly
Check these items,on th€^ ltems on thePROBABLE CAUSE DUE TO NOTES ListIMPROPER REPAIR List
Vehicle creeps in N position.R1, R2
Vehicle does not move in &l or Pll position.R4
Transmission locks up in E position.R3, R11
Excessive drag in transmission.R6K,R
Excessive vibration, rpm related.R7
Noise with wheels moving onlY.R5
Main seal pops out.R8
Various shifting problems.R9, RlO
PROBABLE CAUSE DUE TO IMPROPER REPAIR
lmproper clutch clearance.
lmproper gear clearance.
Park lever installed upside down.
one-way {sprag) clutch installed upside down.
Reverse selector hub installed upside down.
ATF pump binding.
Torque converter not fully seated in ATF pump.
Main seal improperly installed.
Springs improperly installed.
Valves improperly installed.
Shift fork bolt not installed.
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Fluid Level
Ghecking
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sron.
1.Warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-
ture (the radiator fan comes on)
Park the vehicle on the level ground, then turn off
the engrne.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-
mission. and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the transmrssron
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level lt
should be between the upper mark and lower
marks.
UPPER MABKLOWER MARK
lf the level is below the lower mark, pour the recom-
mended fluid into the tiller hole to bring it to the
upper mark. Always use Genuine Honda Premium
Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using
a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality
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DIPSTICK IYELLOW LOOPI
7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the
direction shown.
FRONT
Installthe dipstick in the extent
of the direction shown.
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Fluid Level
Changing
NOT€: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-sion.
'1.Bring the transmission up to operating temperature(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on the level ground, and turn theengine off.
Remove the drain plug. and drain the automatictransmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page 14-187 and 14-188.
TRANSMISgION END OOVER
DNAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 mm49 N.m (5.0 kgtm, 36lbf.ftlSEALING WASHERReplace.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid into the filler hole to the upper mark on thedipstick. Always use Genuine Honda premium
Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Usinga non-Honda ATF can aftect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.7 | |'2.9 US ql,2.a lmp qtl at Ghlnging
5.9 f 16.2 US qt. 5.2 lmp qt) at overhaul
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