1996 HONDA CIVIC idle sensor

PGM-FI System
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Ch6ck the PO2SHTC circuit:1. Start engine and keep enginerpm at idle.2. At the engine wire harness,measure voltage betweenPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1) 8Pconnector terminal No. 1 terminal and body ground.
Check for an open in the wire(PG linellMeasurc voltage between PrimaryHO2S (Sensor 1) 8P connector ter-minals No. l and No.2.
ls there morethan 5 V?
Repair opon in the wi.o bEtwoonthe HO2S.nd G101 (located atth.rmonat housingl.
ls there more than 5 V?
Substitule a known-good ECM.nd .echeck. lt 3ymptom/indica-tion 906! rwry, roplace the origi-nal ECM,Check lor a short in the wire
{PO2SHTC line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect ECM connector A(32P)trom the ECM.3. Check for continuity betweenECM connector terminal 46and body ground.
Ropair 3hort in tho wire betwoenthe ECM {46} and the Prim.ryHO2S lson3or 11.
Check for an open in the wire(PO2SHTC linel:Check for continuity betweenECM connector terminal 46 andthe Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)8Pconnector terminal No. 1.
Repair opsn in the wir6 botweenECM {A6} .nd the Primary HO2Slsonror 1).
Substituto a known-9ood ECMand rech6ck. lf symptom/indica-tion goes away, replace the origi-nal ECM.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater (Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl (cont'd)
(From page 11-161)PRIMARY HO2S (SENSOR 1} 8P CONNECTOR {Cl45I
PO2SHTC{BtK/WHT)
PO2SHTCIALK/WHTI
ECM CONNECTOR
female terminals
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PGM-FI System
Knock Sensor (KSl ('96 - 98 D16Y5 engine with CW and'96 - 98 D16Y8
engine)
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tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0325: A malfunction in the circuit of the Knock sensor
DIAPHRAGM
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D {16PI
KS 2P CONNECTOR (Cl371
KS(RED/BLUI
KSIRED/BLU)
The MIL has bgen roportsd on.DTC PO:t25 is stored.
Problom veiilication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-oure,2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator tan comes on,then let it idle.3. Hold the engine at 3,000 -
4,000 rpm tor at least 60 sec-onds.
Intermittenl fsilu16, 3y3l6m b OKat thi3 timg lteat drivo mav banoc63saryl.Chock tor poor conneclioni orloose wire3 b€twccn C137 {knocklen3or (KS)l and ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P0325 indicated?
Check for a short in tho wire {KSlinel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the knock sensor2P connector,3. Discon n ect the ECM/PCMconnector O (16P).
4. Check for continuity betweenECM/PCM connector termi-nals D6 and body ground.
Reo.ir 3hort in the wire betweenECM/PCM {DG) .nd knock 3.n-
Chock for an open in the wire(KS linel:Check for continuity betweenECM/PCM connector torminal D6and knock sensor 2P connectorterminal No. l.
Ropair open in the wire bgtweonECM/PCM lD6l and knock sen-3('t.ls there continuity?
Substitute a known-good knocksensor and recheck.
Rsplace th. o.igin.l knock s€nsor.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM end recheck. lf 3ymptom/indication goes rway, replacerhe original ECM/PCM.
Wire side of female terminals
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Knock sensor (Ks) r99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with cw, '99 - 00 D16Y8 engine and
816A2 engine
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0325: A malfunction in the circuit of the Knock Sensor
{KS}.
OIAPHRAGM
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31P)
KS 2P CONNECTOR (C1371
KS
Wire side of female terminals
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The MIL has been reported on.
DTC m325 is stored
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro
cedure,2. Start the engine Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
3. Hold the engine at 3.000 -
4,000 rpm for at least 60 sec'
onds.
lntermittent failure, system is OK
at thi3 time lt€3t drive maY b€
nocessaryl.Chsck tor poor connections or
loose wiros at C137 {knock sen'
sor {KSll and ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P0325 indicated?
Ch€ck for a short in tho wire (KS
linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2, Disconnect the knock sensor
1P connector.3. Check for continuity between
ECM/PCM connector termi_
nals C3 and body ground.
Repri. short in the wiro bqtwecnECM/PCM lc3l and knock 3ensor.ls there continuity?
Check for an open in lhe wire
{KS linc):Check for continuity between
ECM/PCM connector terminal C3
and knock sensor connector ter-
minal No. 1.
Replir open in the wire bdtweon
ECM/PCM {Ctl and knock sensor'
SubstitLrte a known'good knock
sensor and recheck,
Replace tho otiginal knock sensor.
substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. ll symptom/indication goes awaY, rePl6co
tha o.iginal ECM/PCM.
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR
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PGM-FI System
Barometric Pressure (BAROI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) Pi106: A range/performance problem in the BaromerrrcPressure (BARO) Sensor circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P1107: A low voltage probtem in the Baro sensor circurr.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Troubre code {DTC) p1108: A high vortage probrem in the Baro sensorcircuit.
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The MIL ha3 been r€Dortsd on.DTC Pl106 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM reset pro-cedure,2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on, thenlet it idle.3. Connect the SCS service connector.4. Test drive with the A/T in Eposition, M/T in 4th gear.5. Accelerate for five secondsusing wide open throttle.
Intormittont tailure, system is OKat this time.ls DTC P1106 indicated?
Substitut€ e known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. ll symptom/indication goes .way, .oplsce theo.iginal ECM/PCM.
The MIL has been .oported on.DTC P'l107 o. Pl108 is stored.
P.oblem veritication:1. Do the ECM/PClvl Reset pro
cedure,2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Intormittent frilure, syitem i3 OKat this time.ls DTC P1 107 or Pl108 indicated?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rechock. It symptom/indication goes away, .6placethe original ECM/PCM.
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PGM-FI System
Elestrical Load Detector (ELDI ('99 - 00 Models except D16y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTCI Pl298: A high vottage problem in the Etectrical LoadDetector (ELD) circuit.
ELD 3P CONNECTOR (65/0
EL {GRN/REOI
Wire side of fernale terminals
ELD 3P CONNECTOR (CA54I
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Wire side of lemale terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTORSA (32P1
Wire side of lemaleEI- IGRN/RED)terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
A {32P)
Problem ve.itication:1. Do the ECN4/PCM Reset pro
cedure.2. Start the engine.3- Turn on headiights.Inte.mittent teilu.e, svstem is OKat this lime. Chock for Door con-nections or loose wires at Ci31{located under Jight side otdaihl, C354 (ELD) and ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P1298 indicated?
Check for an open in the wire{lG1 line}:1. Turn the ignition and head-lights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P con
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure voltage between bodyground and the ELD 3P connec-torterminalNo. 1.
Repair opon in tho wiro batwe€nNo. 15 ALTERNATOR Sp SENSOR{7.5 A} fuse in th6 undor-dashIuse/reley box and ELD.
ls there battery voltage?
Check for an open in the wiro{GND linel:1. Turn the ignition switch andheadlights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and the ELD 3Pconnector terminal No. 2,
Repair open in the wire bstwoenELD connsctor and Gia02.
Check ,or an open in the wire IELlinel:1. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector A (32P).2. Check for continuity betweenthe ELD 3P connector terminalNo. 3 and ECM/PCM connec-tor terminal A30.
Chock fo. a malfunction in the ELD:'1. Reconnect the ELD connectorand ECM/PCM connectorA (32P).
2. Stan the engine and allow itto idle.3. While measuring voltagebetween ECM/PCM connectorterminals A30 and B2O, turnthe headlighrs on ow).
ls there continuity?
Repsir op€n in the wire betweenELD connector and ECM/PCM.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indication goes away. replacelh6 original ECM/PCM.
Does the vokage drop?
Wire side of f€male terminals
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ldle Control System
System Description
The idle speed ot the engine is controlled by the ldle Air Control (lAC) Valve.The valve changes the amount of air bypassing into the intake manifold in response to electric current controlled bv theECM/PCM. When the IAC Valve is activated, the valve opens lo maintain the proper idle speed.
D16Y5, D16Y8, Br6A2 engine (M/T):
(ROTARYItac vat-vEEI{GINEcooLAI{T
VARIOUSsEI{SORS
VARIOUSSENSORS
INTAKE MANIFOTDDl6Ys {CVTl, D16Y8 engine lA/T):
D16Y7 engine:
{ROTABY)
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ldle Control System
ldle ControlSystem
lF0505 l Th" """n tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO5O5: tdte controt system malfunction.
NOTE: lf DTC P1508 or P1509 is stored at the same time as DTC P0505, troubleshoot DTC p1508 or p1bog first. thenrecheck for DTC P0505.
Possible Cause
. IAC valve mechanical malfunction
. Throttle body clogged pon, improper adjustment. Intake manifold gasket leakage
. Intake air hose loose leakage
. Vacu um leak
. ECT sensor incorrect output
. Throttle Position sensor incorrect output*r
Troubleshooting Flowchart
The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P0505 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hold theeng;ne at 3,000 rpm with noload (jn Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on, then*r let it idle.t2. with rhe scan toot, ct'eit Ge l
Throttle position should beapprox. 10% with the throttle fully closed.E ngine coolant tempera-ture should be 194 205'F(90 96.Ci.lf they are not within thespec., repair the faulty sen
L._ _9oI9[cr]41 l3. Chec& the engine speed atidle with no-load cond;tionsiheadlights, blower fan, reardefogger, radiator fan, and airconditioner are not operating\see page l1-22O - 223).
Intermittent tailure, system is OKat this time.ls the idle speed OK?
ls it 550 rpm or less?
(To page 11,193)
*1r'96 models only
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'96.'97 D16Y5 engine with CVT,'96 - 00 D16Y8 ongins
with A/T and'96 - 00 Dl6Y7 €ngine
Adiust the idle speed using a Honda PGM Tester if pos-
sible. lf not, use the following procedure:
NOTEI
. Leave the IAC valve connected
. Betore setting the idle speed. check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reported on'
- lgnition timing
- Spark Plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
1. Connect a tachometer.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm wirh
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
3. Check the idle speed with no-load conditions: head-
iights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and
air conditioner are not operatlng
ldl€ spoed should be:
USA:
D16Y5 engine with CVT, D16Y7 engine with A/T'
Dl6YB engine with A/T:
700 :r 50 rpm (in E or El Positionl
D16Y7 engine with M/T:
670 i 50 rpm
Canada:
Dl6Y8 sngin€, Dl6Y7 engins:
M/T750 t 50 rpm
NT750 1 50 rpm (in E or El Position)
Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by removing the
cap and turning the idle adiusting screw 1/2-turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
D16Y5, D16Y8 engine:
IDLEADJUSTING
Dl6f, ongine:
NOTE: When you remove the ACL housing, do not
disconnect the IAT sensor connector
After turning the idle adjusting scrow 1/2-turn'
check the idle speed again. lf it is out of spec, turn
the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn agaan'
NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw more
than 1/2-turn without checking the idle speed'
ldle the engine for one minute with heater fan
switch at Hl and air conditioner on, then check the
idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
M/T810150 rpm
A/T. CvT810 t 50 rpm (in El or E Position)
NOTE:
. Do not turn the idle adjusting screw when the air
conditioner is on.
. lf the idle speed is not within specification. see
Symptom Chart on page 11-84 (cont'd)
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