1996 HONDA CIVIC Fuel tank

Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM)
('95 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
NOTE:. When there is no Diagnostic Trouble Code lDTC) stored, the MIL will staY on if the SCS
seruice connector is connected and the ignition switch is on.. lf this symptom is intermittent, check for:- A loose No. 25 (METER) {7.5 A) fuse in the underdash fuse/relay box- A loose Fl E/M (15 Alluse in the undeFhood fuse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMPfuse (15 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box- An intermittent shon in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A18) and the gauge assem'
- an intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (C19) and the MAP sensor- An intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM {C28), the TP sensor, the
EGR valve lift sensor (D16Y5 engine) and/or the Fuel tank pressure sensor ('96 D16Y8
engine (coupe),'97 D16Y7 engine lcoupe: KL model, sodan: KL (LX) model)"g7
Dt6Y8 engine (coupe: all mod;ls, sedanl KL model),'98-all models,'99-al' models''00-all models.- PGM'FI main relay. See the oBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating
instructrons,
ECM,/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
Wire side of {emale terminals
The Mrlfunction Indicator LamP{MlL) never comes on {even tor
two seconds) after ignition is
turned ON lll).
Turn the ignition switch ON lll).
- Repair shott or open in thowire bstwoon No. 25 IMETER)l?.5 A)tuse and gauga tsom_blv.- Reolace No. 25 (METERI (7.5
Alluse.
ls the low oil pressure light on?
Try to start the engine.
Check for an opon in the wire orbulb (MlL line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the ECM/PCM con'
nector terminal A18 to bodyground with a iumper wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
Does the engine start?
- Repair open in tho wire3
betwoon ECM/PCM (A18) andgaugo .*tembly.- Rool.ce the MIL bulb.
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and rochoc&. lf sYmptom/indication goes sw6y, repl.ce
tho original ECM/PCM.Turn the ignition switch OFF.Inspect Fl E/M (15 A)fuse in theunderhood Iuse/relay box.
Rop.ir short in the wirc
betwo€n Fl E/M (15 A) luso
and PGM-Fl mrin rGl.y.Reol.ce Fl E/M (15 A)tusa.
lnspect No. 13 FUEL PUMP {15 A}
luse in the under-dash fuse/relay
- Reoair short in the wiro
between No. 13 FUEL PUMP
115 Al luse sod PGM-FI mainrelay.- Reolace No. 13 FUEL PUMP115 A) tuse.
(To page 11 112)
(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
(From page'11-111)
Check loi an open in the wires(lGP linesl:1. Disconnect the lueliniector andIAC valve connectors.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3, Measu re voltage betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals 81 andBg individually.
- Repair open in the wiro(3)between ECM/PCM lBl, B9land PGM-Fl main relay.- Check tor poor connectionsor loose wires al the PGM-FImain relav.- Test tho PGM-FI main rehy(3.e page 11-237).
ls there battery voltage?
Check tor an open in the wires(PG, LG lines):1. Reconnect the fuel iniectorand IAC valve connectors.2. Measure voltage betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals 82, 810,820 and 822 individually.
Repair open in the wirels)between ECM/PCM and G 101llocated ai the l6ft side of thointaks m.nifoldl thrt h.d morethan 1.0 V.
ls there lessthan 1.0 V?
Check for a short in the wires
{VCCI, VCC2 lin6s}:Measure voltage between bodyground and ECM/PCM connectorterminals C19 and C28 individually.Check toa a 3hort in s 3ensor:While measuring voltagebetween body ground and ECM/PC[/t connector terminals C19and C28 individually, disconnectthe 3P connector of each sensorone at time:. MAP sensor. TP sensor. EGR valve. Fueltank pressure sensor
ls there approx.5 V?
Reoair short in lhe wire betwe.enMAP 3ansor, TP sensor, EGRvalve, Fuel tank pres3ure 3ensorand ECM/PCM {Cl9, C28).
ls there approx. 5 V?
Substiiute a known-good ECM/PCM and racheck. ll symptom/indicetion goes eway, replaceth6 original ECM/PCM.Replace tho sansor that had.pprox. 5 V.
Engine Control Module/Powertrain
('99 - 00 Model except Dl6Y5 (M/Tl
Module (ECM/PCM)
(cont'd)
Control
engine)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR B {25P)
LG1 (BRN/BLKI
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31P)
female terminalsvcc2IYEL/BLUIvccl{YEL/RED)
Wire side of female terminals
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I'96 - 98 models:
NOTE: Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessarY.
M
/vFUELFILTER
PRESSUREREGULATOR
IFUELTANKFUELGAUGESENDINGUNITBASE GASKETReplace.
Clamp In rhe middle
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Clamp in the middle
10-14mm(0.39 - 0.55 inl
(cont'd)
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Fuel Tube/Ouick-Gonnect Fittings
Precautions
!@ Do not smoke while working on the fuel
system, Keep open flames away from your work a.ea'
The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly connects
the in tank fuel pump with the fuel feed pipe. For remov-
ing or installing the fuel pump and fuel tank, it is neces-
sary to disconnect or connect the quick-connect fittings.
Pay attention to lollowing:
. The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
heat-resistant; be careful not to damage it during
welding or other heat-generating procedures
. The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
acid-proof; do not touch it with a shop towel which
was used for wiping battery electrolyte. Replace the
fuel tube/quick-connect fitlings assembly if it came
into contact with electrolyte or something similar.
. When connecting or disconnecting the fuel tube/
quick connect liltings assembly, be careful not to
bend or twist it excessively. Replace it if damaged
A disconnected quick-connect fitting can be reconnecled,
but the retainer on the mating pipe cannot be reused
once it has been removed from the pipe. Replace the
retatner wnen
. Replacing the fuel pump.
. Replacing the fuel leed pipe.
. lt has been removed lrom the PiPe.. lt is damaged.
ACCESS PANEL
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Disconnestion
!@ Do not smoke while working on the luel
system. Keep open llames away lrom youl work area.
1. Relieve fuel pressure (see pages 11'230,2311.
2. Check the tuel quick-connect tittings for dirt, and
clean if necessary.
3. Hold the connector with one hand and press down
the retainer tabs with the other hand, then pull the
connector off.
NOTE:
o Be carelul not to damage the pipe or other pans
Do not use tools.
. lf the connector does not move, keep the retainer
tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push
the connector until it comes off easily.
. Do not remove the retainer from the pape; once
removed, the retainer must be replaced with a
new one.
LOCKING PAWL
BETAINER TAB
CONNECTOR
Check the contact area o{ the pipe for dirt and dam-
age.
. lf the surface ls dirty, clean it.
. lf the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the
fuel pump or fuel feed piPe.
4.
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PIPE

Fuel Supply System
System Description
The fuel supply system consists of a fuel tank, in-tank
high pressure fuel pump, PGM-FI main relay, fuelfilter,
fuel pressure regulator, fuel injectors. and fuel delivery
and return lines. This system delivers pressure-regu-
lated fuel to the fuel injectors and cuts the fuel delivery
when the engine is not running.
Fuel Pressure l'96 Modelsl
Relieving
Before disconnecting fuel pipes or hoses, release pres-
sure from the system by loosening the 6 mm service
bolt on top of the fuel filter.
. Do not smoke whil6 working on the fuel system.
Kgsp opon flames or sparks away from youl work
area.
. Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the ignition
switch is off.
1. Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the bat-
tery negative terminal.
3. Remove the fuelfill cap,
4. Use a box end wrench on the 6 mm service bolt at
the fuel filter while holding the special banjo bolt
with another wrench,
5. Place a rag or shop towel over the 6 mm service bolt.
6, Slowly loosen the 6 mm service bolt one complete
rurn.
. A fuel pressure gauge can be attached at the 6 mm
service bolt hole.
. Always reDlace the washer between the service
bolt and the special banjo bolt whenever the ser-
vice bolt is loosened.
. Replace all washers whenever the bolts are
removeo.
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Inspoction
1. Relieve fuel pressure.
2. Remove the service bolt on the fuel filter while hold-
ing the banjo bolt with another wrench. Attach the
special tool.
FUELPRESSUREGAUGE07406 - 00ir0(x)1
Start the engine. Measure the fuel pressure with the
engine idling and the vacuum hose of the fuel pres-
sure regulator disconnected from the fuel pressure
regulator and pinched. lf the engine will not start,
turn the ignition switch ON (ll), wait for two sec-
onds, turn it off, then back on again and read the
fuel pressure.
Pr€3sure should bo:
260 - 310 kPa (2.7 - 3.2 kgt/cmr, 38 - 46 psi)
Reconnect vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator,
Pressure should bo:
200 - 25O kPa l2.O - 2.5 kgf/cm', 28 - 36 psil
lf the fuel pressure is not as specified, first check the
fuel pump {see page 11-2361. lf the fuel pump is OK,
check the following:
. lf the fuel pressure is higher than specified,
inspect for;- Pinched or clogged fuel return hose or line.- Faulty fuel pressure regulator (see page 11-234).. lf the fuel pressure is lower than specified, inspect
for:- Clogged fuelfilter.- Faulty fuel pressure regulator {see page 11-234).- Fuel line leakage.
REGULATOB

Fuel Supply System
Fuel Pump
Testing
!@ Do not smoke during the test, Keep open
flame away from your work atea,
lf you suspect a problem with the fuel pump, check that the
fuel pump actually runs; when it is ON (ll), you will hear
some noise if you hold your ear to the fuel fill port with the
fuel fill cap removed. The fuel pump should run for two
seconds when ignition switch is first turned ON (ll). lf the
fuel pump does not make noise, check it as follows:
L Remove the seat cushion {see section 20).
2. Remove the access panel from the floor.
3. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then discon-
nect the Iueltank 2P connector.
4. Connect the PGM-FI main relay 7P connector termi-
nal No. 4 and No. 5 with a jumper wire.
PGM-R MAIN RELAY 7P CONNECTOR lC4,(|l
FUEL PUMP
IYEL/GRN}
IGN 1(YEL/GRNI
tcs6s)
FUEL PUMP(YEL/GRNI
Wire side oftemale torminals
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side of temale terminals
Check that battery voltage is available between the
fuel pump connector terminal No. 1 and body ground
when the ignition switch is turned ON (ll).
CONNECTOR
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lf battery voltage is available, check the fuel pump
ground. lf the ground is OK, replace the fuel pump.
lf there is no voltage, check the wire harness (see
page 11-238).
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Replacement
@E Do not smoke while working on tuel svs-
tem. Keep open llames away from your work area.
1. Remove the seat cushion (see section 20).
2. Remove the access panel trom the floor.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector from the fuel pump.
4. Remove the fuel pump mounting nuts.
5. Remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.
6. Install pans in the reverse order of removal.
ACCESS PANEL
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IFuelTank
'96 - 98 models:
Replacement
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1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see pages \1-230' 23'll'
2. Remove the seat cushion (see section 20).
3. Remove the access panel from the floor'
4. Disconnect the 2P (C565) and 3P (C564) connectors ('96 D]6Y8 engine (coupe) '97 D16Y/ engine(coupe: KL model'
sedanKL(LX)model).'97D'l6YSengine(coupe:allmodels'sedan:KLmodel'98-allmodels):and6P(C568)connec-
tor),
5. Disconnect the hose and quick-connect fittings (see pag es'l'l-225' 2271
6. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands'
7. Removethefuel tank cover ('96,'97 model) orthefuel hose joint protector'
8. Bemovethedrain bolt,and drainthefuel into an approved container'
9. Disconnect the hoses {see page r i-izst. Sria" nu"i ihe clamps, then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damaging them'
10. Place a jack. or other support, under the tank'
11. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fall free'
12. Removethefuel tank lf it sticks on the undercoat applied to its mount' caref u lly pry it off the mount'
13.|nsta||thedrainbo|twithanewwasher.thencoatthedrainbo|twithNoxrustl24B,A||owtheNoxrustdryfor20min-
ules.
14. Installthe remaining pans in the reverse order of removal'
SASE GASKETReplace.
BASE GASKETReplace.
!@@ Do not smoke while working on fuel system' Keep open flame away from your work ar'a'
TANKSTRAPS
DRAIN BOLT,19 N.m {5.0 kgt m, 36 lbf.ftl(cont'd)
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Fuel Supply System
Fuel Tank {cont'dl
39 - (xt models:
Replac6ment
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@ Do not smoke whire working on fuer system. Ke€p open frama away trom your work area.
1. Relievethefuel pressure (see pages 11-230,23'll.
2. Remove the seat cushion lsee section 2O).3, Remove the access panel fromthefloor.
4. Disconnectthe2P (C565) and3P(CS64) connectors and 6p (C569) connecror.5. Disconnect the hose and quick-connect fiftings (see pages 1l-226,22j),6. Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
7. Removethefuel hose joint protector and heat shield.8. Removethedrain bolt. and drainthefuel intoan aporoved container.9 Disconnect the hoses (see page 11-226). Slide back the clamps. then twist hoses as you pull, to avoid damagtng rnem.10. Place a jack, or other support, under the tank,11. Remove the strap nuts, and let the straps fallfree,'12. Removethefuel tank. lf itsticks onthe undercoat applied to its mount, carefully pry itoffthe mount.13. Install thedfain boltwith a new washer. then coat the d rain bolt with Noxrust 124B,Allowthe Nox.ust drv for 20 min-utes.
14. Installthe remaining parts in the reverse order of removal,
Replace.
DRAIN BOLT,19 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36lbf.ft)
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