PGM-FI System
Random Misfire
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The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0300*5 or P1300*3 *1 and some of P0301 - P0304:Random misfire.Description
Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensorwhich is attached to the crankshaft.
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected. the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3'*' and some of DTCs P0301 through P0304 will be stored. Then, after misfire has ceased, the MIL willcome on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3 *a and some of DTCS P0301 through P0304 will be stored.NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC. troubleshoot those DTCS first, thenrecheck for the misfire DTC.
P0106*4. P0107. P0108, P1128*3 *5, Pl129*3 *5; MAP sensorP0131. P0132: HO2S
P0171, P0112i Fuel metering
P0401, P 1491, P1498: EGR svstem*1P0505: ldle Control SystemP1253: VTEC System*,P1361, P1362: TDC sensorP1381, Pl382: CYP sensorP1508: IAC valve
Possible Cause. Fuel pump insufficient fuel pressure, amount of flow. Fuel line clogging, blockage, leakage. Fuel filter clogging. Fuel pressure regulator stuck open. EGR system malfunction*1. Distributormalfunction. lgnition coil wire open. leakage *l: D16Y5 engine. lgnition control module malfunction *2: D16Y5, D16Y8, Bt6A2 engine. MAP sensor range/performance, poor response*r *3: '97 models. Valves carbon deposit *4;'96 models. Compression low *5: '98 - 00 models. IAC valve malfunctionr.. VTEC system malfunction*,. Fuel does not meet Owner's Manual spec., lackoffuel. HO2S. HO2S circuit
Troubleshooting
By test-driving, determine the conditions during which misfire occurs, Depending on these conditions, test in the orderdescribed in the table below.
Possible
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rage
causeEGR*1
system
Crankshaft
position (CKP)
sensor
Fuel
pressure
Distributor and
lgnition wirestcMClearance
tAc
ValveMAP
sensor
section 611-230,
231section 23section 23section 611-19411
Only low rpm and
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Only high rpm and
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NOTE: lf misfire doesn't recur, some possible causes are fuel that doesn't meet owne/s manualspec, lack of fuel, carbon deposits on spark plug, etc.
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P0304
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Misfire Detected in One Cylinder
P0301 | The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0301: Cylinder 1 misfire detected.
[F03O2l 16"""untool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P0302: Cylinder2 misfire detected.
[FO3Ofl 16" ".un toot indicates Diagnostic Troubte Code (DTC) P0303; Cylinder 3 misfire detected.
I P0304 I ths..rr tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO3O4: Cylinder 4 misfire detected.
D€scription
lMisfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensor
which is attached to the crankshaft,
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTC
PO3O1, P0302, PO3O3 or P0304 will be stored. Then, after the misfire has ceased, the MIL will come on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cyclss, the MIL will come on, and DTC
P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 will be stored.
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC, troubleshoot those DTCS first, then
recheck for the misfire DTC.
PO106*1, P0107, P0108. P1128*3'*5, P1129*3'*5: MAP sensor
P0131, P0132: HO2S
P0171, P0172iFuel suppiy system
P0335, P0336: CKF sensor
P0401. P1491, P1498: EGR system
P0441: EVAP system Insufficient purge flow*6
Pl359. P1361. Pl362: TDC sensor
P1381. Pl382: CYP sensor*o: '96 models*6: '96 D16Y5 engine,'96 D16Y/ engine,'96 D16Y8 engine {sedan),'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 D16\4, engine (coupe: KA,
KC models, sedan KA. KC, KL (DX) models, hatchback:all models),'97 D16Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC models)
Possible Cause
. Fuel injector clogging, fuel leakage, air leakage
. Fuel injector circuit open or shorted
. Spark plug carbon deposits, fouling, malfunction
. lgnition wires open. leaking
. Distributor malfunction
. ComDression low
. Valve clearance out of spec
. VTEC system malfunction (D16Y5, D16Y8. 81642 engine)
. HO2S
. HO2S circuit
(cont'd)
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NOTE: lf there is no freeze data of mis_
firing, test drives under various condi
tions are necessary.
(From page 11'168)
Intermittent misfire due to sparkplug fouling, etc. (firing is OK arthis time).
ls DTC P0301, P0302, P0303,or P0304 indicated?
Does the misfire occur in theother cylinder?Replace the faulty spark plug.
Check for fuel iniector mallunc-
l|on:1. Exchange the fLrel injectorfrom the problem cylinderwith one from another cylinder.2. Let the engine idle for trrvo min-
utes.3. Test-drive the vehicle severaltimes in the range ot the freeze
data.
lntermitt€nt mistire due to badcontact in the fuel iniector con-nector (firing is OK at this time).
ls DTC P0301, P0302, P0303,or P0304 indicated?
Does the mistire occur in theother cylinder?Replace the taulty fuel injector.
Check lhe following items:. Cylinder leak-down. Compression. Crankshatt speod tluctuation
{CKF) sensoi
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\Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (GKFI Sensor .
firC- 48 Models, '99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1336; Intermiftent interruption in the Crankshaft Speed
Fluctuation (CKF) sensor circuit.
ThescantooIindicatesDiagnosticTroub|ecode{DTC)P1337:NosignaIinthecrankshaftspeedF|uctuation(cKF}
sensor circuit.
D6scription
Thediagnosticsystemhasapu|serrotoronthecrankshaftandapu|sepick-upsensorontheengineblock.TheEcM/PcM
monitors the crankshaft speed ftuctuation based on the cKF sensor signal, and judges that 8n engine misfire occurred if
the fluctuation goes beyond a predetermined limit'
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CKF SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR
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CKFM I I CKFP
twrfit 1,.^ | lsLul\.7
Terminal side of male terminals
CKF MIWHT}
CKF PIBLUI
I(cont'd)
- The MtL hds been reported on.- DTC P1336 and/or P1337 a.e
stored.
P.oblem v€rific.tion:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-
dure.2. Stan the enginelntormittont lailur6, tY3tom b OK
at thit tima. Chock tor Poor con'
nactions or loota wito! at C102
IC-KF son$rl .nd ECt /PCM, and
mrka suro CKF tonaor mounting
boh ittigM.
Chock for .n open in tho CKF aen-
30t:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the CKF sensor 3P
connector,3. Measure the resista nce
between the CKF sensor 3P
connector terminals No. 1 and
No.3.
ls there 1.6- 3.2 kO?
Ch€ck tor a short in the CKF son'
30tiCheck {or continuitY between
body ground and the CKF sensor
3P connector termin6ls No. 1 and
No.3 individuallY.
(To page 11 184)
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PGM-FI System
(From page 11 183)
Check lor an open in the wiresICKF lines):1. Reconnect the CKF sensor 3p
2. Dlsconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector C (31P).3, Measure resistance betweenECM/PCM connector terminals Cl and Cl1.
Repair open in the wire betweenECM/PCM {C1, C11} and the CKFls there 1.6 3.2 kO?
Check for a short in the wire{CKF line}:Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCM con,nector terminal C1.
Repair short in the wiro bstwoenECM/PCM {Cl) and the CKF son-
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, and recheck. lf symptom/indication goes awry, replace theoriginal ECM/PCM.
Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (GKFI Sensor('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16V5 engine with M/Tl (cont,d)a\
ECM/PCM CONN€CTOR C (31P}
CKF P(8LU/REO)
CKF M(WHT/REO)Wire side of femaletermtnats
CKF P(BLU/RED)
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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
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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.
(To page 11-186)
PGM-FI System
Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (GKFI Sensor('99 - 00 Models except D16YS engine with M/Tl (cont,d)I\
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 13lPI
Wire side of femaleterminals
aI
(Frorn page l1-185)
Check Ior an opsn in the wires(CKF lines):1. Reconnect the CKF sensor 3pconnector.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector C {31P}.3. Measure resistance betw€enECM/PCM connector termi-nals C22 and C31.
Repair opqn in th. wire bo{weenECM/PCM (CZ, Ctll and th. CKFlon30r.
ls there 1.6-3.2 k0?
Check tor a short in the wireICKF line):Check for contin!ity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCM con-nector terminal C22.
Roplir thort in tho wirg b.iwoonECM/FC'ftl lc22l and tho CKF 3€n-
Substituto a known-good ECM/PCM, and r.ch.ck. It symptom/indication 90o. aw!y, 6pbco theoriginal ECM/PCM.
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Wire Harness lD16Y5, D16Y8 enginss): '96 - 98 models
Connector or
Torminal
Numbsr of
CavitissLocationConnects toNot€s
c 101c102c103c104c104c105c106c107c108c 109c110c111c112c113c114c115c116cl17c118c119c120cl21
c122c123cl23c124
c125
c127c12Ac129c130c131c132c 133c134c135
c136
c138c139c140c 141c142c 143c144cl44c145c'146cl47
10
1
22
14l4322l0I
2
2
2
2120
3l
14
14
1222
2
2
22
Left side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle of engineLeft side of engine companmentLeft side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of enginefvliddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineLeft side of engine compartmentMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engine
Middle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineMiddle of engineRight side of engine companmentBehind right kick panelUnder right side of dashUnder riOht side of dashUnder right side of dashUnder right side of dashUnder right side of dashUnder right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
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Main wire harness (C303)Crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensorEngine oil pressure switchAlternatorAlternatorNo. 'l fuel injectorNo. 2 fuel injectorNo.3 fuel injectorNo. 4 fuel injectorIAC valveThrottle position (TP) sensorl\4anifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorIntake air temperature (lAT) sensorPower steering pressure {PSPI switchEVAP purge control solenoid valveJunction connectorJunction conn€ctorVehicle speed sensor {VSS}Countershaft speed sensorEngine coolant temp€rature (ECT) switch ADistributorEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sendingunrtEngine coolant temperature (ECT) sensorPrimary HO2S (sensor'l)Primary HO2S (sensor 1)Back-up light switchLock-up control solenoid valveSecondary HO2S (sensor 2)Mainshaft speed sensorLinear solgnoid valveShift control solsnoid valveStarter solenoidJunction connectorMain wire harnesE (C446)ECM/PCMPCMECMiPCMECM/PCMMain wire harness (C305)
Main wire harness (C305)
Main wire harness (C305)
Knock sensor (KS)IAC valveVTEC solenoid valveVTEC pressure switchEVAP control canister vent shut valveEGR control solenoid valveSecondary gear shaft speed sensorEGR valveEGR valveDrive pulley speed sensorSolenoid connector {CVT)Driven pulley speed sensor
*, (M/T)M/T*" INT\
*, tAtf)
NT:'96 model*,(A,/T):'97 - 98mooets
moqets
M/T
-1 (l,/T)*, (A,/T)-,(4,/T)*1 {M/T)*, (A,/T)*1 (CW)*, (A,T)
T101r102Left side of engine companmentRight side of engine companmentAlternatorUnder-hood fuse/relay boxG 101Middle of engineEngine ground, via engine wire harness
2
*1: Dl6Y5 engine*2: D16Y8 engine*3: D16Y5 (Ay'T), D16Y8 engines
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