1996 HONDA CIVIC PCM

Ground Distribution
Circuit ldentification
(To
I 8an6ry ground cable
: Engine ground caue A
Primary HO2S (M/I) IEGR valve (,tffT) | {Ot6y5 engtne)EGB conrol Isllenoid va ve (vT) lwEc flessure switdr (Bl6A2engine)
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PSP swtch
Baaery
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Trlnsmission ho!gng
BLK
BLK
BLK
BRN/BLK
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Vp?oe 23-76, 77)
'96-98 models'99-00 models 816A2, D16Y7 engines
99-00 modors D16Y5, D16Y8 engines
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wEC pressurc sMch(016Y5, D16Y8 engines : 98-00 models)
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i Engine grcund cable B
: Engrne wire hamess
(cont'd)
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Ground Distribution
Circuit ldentification (conf dl
'9&98 models:
(t[oileas6)>{ BRN/BLKLGl II EcM/PcMlcz J
[..........{ BFNaLKCKF sensor jL .-!l 8LU/FED
Knoct s€rlsor (KS)r' ::{ REDtsLU
PimaryH02S*?- wHT
Matnsnafi g]€eo sdnsoa -'1 t I HEL)
Counlersiall speed sensor --={Fl BIU
Ecr#PcM ----Tal WHT/BED
Dive trjiley speed seftsor -1ll FED,ALU
0 ven pulley speed sensor .-lJ WHT
Seconftry gear shalt speed sansor .-!.1 WHT/RED
44:lil
ECIVPCM
)*"Dl6YBengine
Dl6Y5, D16Y7 sngine
vtl
8BM/BLK - IBBi1/BLK _ I^l^1ll'. I rcu rcwr
**' -i IWHT/RED + ]
El , Engln" *lr" h"rn""" - - - - - - : Shietorns
E : Main *re harness
23-76
* 1 :D16Y5,016Y8 engino* 2 : Excepl Dl 6Y5 engine (i//T)+3: D16Y5 engine (Mfi)

-Starter Test
NOTE; The air temoerature must be between 59 and
100'F (15 and 38"C) before testing.
Recommended Procedure:
. Use a staner system tester.
. Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
. Test and troubleshoot as described,
Alternate Procedurg:
. Use the following equipment:- Ammeter, 0 - 400 A
- Voltmeter, 0 - 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
- Tachometer, 0 - 1,200 rpm
. Hook up a voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NEGATIVETERMINAL
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair. reset
the ECM/PCM to clear any codes (see section l1)
Check the Start€r Engagemont:
1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box,
2. Turn the ignition switch to START (llll with the shift
lever in E or E position (rVT) or with the clutch pedal
depressed {M/T). The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to
step 3.
. lf itcranksthe engineerraticallyortooslowly, go
to "Check for Wear and Damage" on the next
page.
Check the battery. battery positive cable, ground,
starter cut relay, and the wire connections for loose-
ness and corrosion, Test again.
lf the starter still does not crank the engine, go to
step 4,
Unplug the connector (BLK,/WHT wire and solenoid
terminal) from the starter,
Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive (+)
terminal to the solenoid terminal.
The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter still does not crank the engine,
remove it, and diagnose its internal problem
. lf the startercranksthe engine, goto step 6.
Check the ignition switch (see page 23-891.
Check the starter cut relay and clutch interlock switch
(see page 23-86,87).
Check the A/f gear position switch (see page 23-154).
Check for an open in the wire between the ignition
switch and starter.
7.
(cont'd)
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9.

Jlgnition Control Module (lCMl Input Test
NOTE:
. See section 1'l when the malfunction indicator lamp
(MlL) turned on.
. Perform an input test for the ignition control module
(lCM) after finishing the fundamental tests for the
ignition system and the fuel and emissions systems
1. Remove the distributor ignition (Dl) cap, the distrib-
utor ignition (Dl) rotor and the leak cover (TEC).
2. Disconnect the wires from the lCM.
HITACHI:
BLK/YEL
TEC:
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Check for voltage
between the BLK/YEL wire and body ground.
There should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage, check the BLK/YEL
wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and
rhe lcM.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 4.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Check for voltage
between the wire*r and body ground
There should be battery voltage.
. lfthere is no battery voltage, check:
- the ignition coil.
- the wire*1 between the ignition coil and the
tcM.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 5
*1: BLU'wire (HITACHI)
WHT/BLU wire (TEC)
Disconnect the EcM/PCM connector A (32P). Check
for continuity on the YEUGRN wire between the
ECM/PCM and the lCM.
There should be continuity.
Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire to body
ground.
There should be no continuity.
Check for continuity on the BLUl wire between the
test tachometer connector and the ICM
There should be continuitY.
Check for continuity on the BLUl wire to body ground.
There should be no continuity.
lf all the tests are normal, replace the ICM
7.
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Circuit Diagram
IJNDER HOOD FUSEi RELAY BOX
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BATTERY
LGNlTIONSWITCH
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,'-F\I BAT I Gl /
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GRN/RED
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N0.41 (80A) ,-a No 42 (40A)
ECM/PCM
f7
IWHT/RED
CHARGINGSYSTEMLIGHTI
TWHTi BLU
1323-1
ALTERNATOF

Charging System
Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Alternator Control System Test (USA): ,96 - 98 modets, ,99 _ 00 Dl6y5 (M/Tl engine
NorE: Before testing. check proper operation of the ELD by confirming with the MrL {see section r 1).
BATTERY
CAUTION: Be 3ure to use a voltmot€.with its plus terminal connected to b.t-tery plus and its minus terminal to the{P connectoi tgmrinal No. 2.c
{WHT/GRNt
Wire side oIfemale terminals
ALTERNATOR.P CONNECTOB
Check for a 3hort in the circuitIALTC linel:1. Reconnect the 4P connectorto the alternator,2. Stan the engine, and turn theheadlights {high beam) ON.3. Measure voltage between the4P connector terminal No. 2and the positive terminal ofthe battery.
ls there 1V or less?
Check for rn opon in tha wire(ALTC linol:1. Turn the headlight and igni-tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 32P connectortrom the ECM/PCN4.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe ECM/PCM 32P connectorterminal No. 19 and alternator4P connector terminal No. 2.
Bspair open in thg wire lrstweenthe rhern.tor .nd ECM/PCM.
Check for short in the wire (ALTClinel:1. Turn the headlight and ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 32P connectortrom the ECM/PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe ECM/PCM 32P connectorterminal No. 19 and bodyground.
Subslitute a known-good ECM/PCM, .nd .och6ck.It p.escribod vohago i! now avail-able, replace the original ECM/PCM.
Ropair 3hort in the wiro betweonthe ahe.nator and ECM/PCM.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
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7
202'l2221
262730
Wire side offemale terminalsALTC(WHT/GRNI
c{WHT/GRNI
ALTERNATORWire side oIfemale terminals
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T
12
1
ECM/PCM CONNECTOB A (32PI
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1213 14151617182021222321
262730
Wire side of I AITCfemate terminats
A
(WHT/GRN|
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Alternator Control System Test {USA}: '99 - 0O models, except Dl6Y5 {M/T} engine
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation ofthe ELD by confirming with the MIL (see section 11)'
BATTERY
CAUTION: Be sura lo use a voltmeter
with its plus te.minal conneqted io bat-
tery plus and it3 minus tgrminal to ths
4P connoctot tomrinal No. 2.
Wire side of
female terminals
c(WHT/GRNI
wire side offemale terminals
ALTERNATOR.P CONNECTOR
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 13lPI
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
(cont'd)
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Check lor a sho.t in the circuit
{ALTC line):1, Beconnect the 4P connector
to the alternator.
2. Start the engine, and turn the
headlights (high beam) ON.
3. Measure voltage between the
4P connector terminal No. 2
and the Positive terminal of
the battery.
ls there 1 V or less?
Chcck for rn opon in the wire(ALTC lin6l:1. Turn the headlight and igni-
tion switch OFF
2. Disconnect the 31P connector
trom the ECM/PCM.
3. Check for continuity betlveen
the ECM/PCM 31P connectorterminal No. 2 and alternator
4P connector terminal No. 2
Repair opcn in the wire botweon
the alternstoi.nd ECM/PCM.ls there continuity?
Check tor short in the wire IALTC
line):1. Turn the headlight and igni-
tion switch OFF2. Disconnect the 31P connector
from the ECM/PCM.
3. Check for continuity between
the ECM/PCM 31P connector
terminal No. 2 and body
ground.
Substitute a known'good ECM/
PCM, and recheck.It prscribed voltagg is now avail'
abl€, replace tho original ECM/
PCM.
Raoair short in the wite between
the alle.nator and ECM/PCM,
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ALTC Wire side of(WHT/GRN) female terminals
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IJCircuit Diagram
UNDER DASHIGNIT ON SWITCH FUSEIRELAY 8OX
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BLK yEL -J
GRN
III
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\.7VECM/PCM
ENG NECOOLANTlEMPERATURE (ECT)SWTCHfclosed : Above 'l
L r99"F (93"C) _l
BLKTRED
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IBtK
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UNDER.HOOD FUSElRELAY BOX
No 41 (8041 No 42 (40A)