1996 HONDA CIVIC engine ground

IIntake Air Temperature (lATl Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) P0112: A low voltage (high temperature) problem in the
lntake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor circuit.
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*2: lf the engine is warm, it will be
higher than ambient temPerature.
IAT SENSOR 2P CONNECTOR {C112)
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INTAXIE AIR TEMPEFATURE
IAT{RED/YEL)
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Wire side of female
The MIL has been Teported on.
DTC P0112 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Turnthe ignition switch ON 1ll)2. Check the IAT with the scan
tool-
ls 302'F (150"C) or hagher (or
H Limit in Honda mode ot
PGM Tester) or 0 V indicated?
ls the correct ambrent temper
ature indicatedi'?Roolac€ tho IAT 3ensor.
lntermittent failure, svstom is OK
6t this tim€. Check for Poor Gon-
nections or loos€ wires st C112
{lAT.en3orl and ECM/PCM.
Check tor a shon in the IAT sen-
sor:1. Disconnect the IAT sensor con
nector.2. Check the IAT with the scan
tool.
ls 302"F (150'C)or higher (or
H'Limit in Honda mode of
PGM Tester) or 0 V indicated?
Ch6ck for s short in the wira (lAT
lin€):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-
nector D (16P) (C (31P))*'.
3. Check for continuity between
the IAT sensor 2P connector ler-
minal No. 2 and body ground.
Reoair short in the wire bstweenECM/PCM tD8 (c25)'1) and IAT
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and recheck. It normel IAT
is indicated, replace the original
ECM/PCM.
* l: '99 - 0O models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T-rf,
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fD;r.tt The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0117: A low voltage (high temperature) problem in the|jg Engine Coolant Temperature (ECTI sensor circuit.
ECT SENSOR 2P CONNECTOR (C122I
Wire side of female terminals
Substitute . lnown-good ECM/PCM .nd rocheck. It normrl ECT
is indic.ted, replaco the original
ECM/PCM,
*:'99 -Oo models except D16Y5 enginewith M/T
(cont'd)
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The MIL has been ,eported on.DTC ml 1 7 is storod.
Problom vorification:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the ECT with the scantool.
Intermittont failulo, sy3tom it OK
at thk tim., Chock for Poor oon-n.ctions or loo!. wiraa at C122IECT 3en orl and ECM/FCM.
ls 302"F (150"C) or higher {orH-Limit in Honda mode ofPGM Tester) or 0 V indicated?
Check toJ a short in the ECT s.n-5('t:1. Disconnect the ECT sensor 2P
connector.2. Check the ECT with the scanrool.
ls 302"F (150"C) or higher {orH-Limit in Hond6 mode ofPGM Testerl or 0 V indicated?
Check for a 3hort in tho wiro
IECT linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector D (16P) (C {31P))*.3. Check for continuity betweenthe ECT sensor 2P conneclor ter-minalNo, 1 and bodyground.
B.gair short in the wiro bltweenECM/PCM (D2 (C261'l .nd ECT
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PGM-FI System
(From page 11-139)
Check for a shon in the HO2S:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) 4P connector.3. Start the engine and let it idle.4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1)output voltage withthe scan tool,
Does it stay at 0.1 V or less?
Check for a short in lhe wire(PHO2S linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector D ('l6P).
3. Check for continuity betweenthe Primary HO2S lsensor 1)4P connector terminal No. 1and body ground.
Repair short in lhe wire b6tw6enECM/rcM (D7) and Primary llO2S{Sensor 1}.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. ll symptom/indication goes awry, replaco theoriginal ECM/PCM.
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) (sensor 1l
('96 - 98 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T) (cont'dl
PRIMARY HO2S lsonsor 1l ,tP CONNECTOR lC123l
Wire side of female terminals
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PGM-FI System
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T) (cont'd)
PRIMARY HO2S {S€oror 1} 4P CONNECTOR lc123l
PHO2S f----l,wHl_l:-f;-l
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Wire side of female terminals
(From page 11 141)
Chock fo. a shori in the HO2S:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1i 4P connector.3. Stan the engine and let it idle.4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) output voltage withthe scan tool.
Does it stay at 0.5 V or less?Roplaco the HO2S (Sensor 1).
Check tor a short in the wire{PHO2S linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the EcltI/PcM con-nector C {31P).3. Check for continuity betweenthe Primary HO2S lsensor 1)4P connector terminal No. 1and body ground.
ReDair shorl in the wi.e betweenECM/PCM (Cl61 and PrimaryHO2S (Sercor 11.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indication goes away, replace theoriginal ECM/PCM.
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PGM-FI System
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2SI (sensor l)
(Dl6Y5 engine with M/T) (cont'd)
(From page 1l-147)(From page 11 147)
(To page 11 149)
{GRN/BLK}
(GRN/8I-K}
(To page 11-149)
11-148
Substitute a known-good ECMand rechock. tf symptom/indicr-tion goes away, replace the origi-nalECM.
Check for a short in the wire llP+lin6):1. Disconnect the 8P connectorIrom the Primary HO2S (Sen-
sor 1).2. Check tor continuity betweenbody ground and ECM connec-tor terminal C25.
Repair short in the wiro botweenthe Primarv HO2S {Sensor 1} andECM {C25}.
Replace th€ Primary HOzS {Sen-sor 11.
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ls there more than 5.0 V?check the EcM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 8P connectorfrom the Primary HO2S (Sen-
sor 1).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure voltage between ECN4connector C25 and D11.
ls there more than 5.0 V?
Check the ECM input voltage llP-/vS-linel:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (transmission in neutral)untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.2. Measure voltage between ECMconnector terminals C24 andDt1.
Subslitute a known-good ECMand rgcheck. It symptom/indica-tion goes away, repl.ce the origi-nal ECM.
ls there 2.6 2.8 V?Check th6 ECM output voltage(VS+ linel:Measure voltage between ECMconnector terminals C25 and D11.
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The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1168; A low voltage problem in the Primary Heated
Oxygen Sensor (Primarv Ho2S) (Sensor 1) LABEL circuit'
- The MIL has b6€n reponed on'
- DTC P1168 is storcd
Problem vedfication:
1. Do the ECM Reset Procedure
2. Start the engine.
3. Wait at least two minutes
lntalmittent failure' aYstom b OK
at thi3 time. Chock lor Poor con-
nection3 or loo3o wiro3 at C145
(Primary HO2S, S.n.or 1l and
ECM.
ls DTC P1168 indicated?
Chock th. ECM:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the ECM connec'
tor D 116P).3. Check for continuity between
ECM connector terminal D7
and body ground
Sub3titut. e known-good ECM
6nd r.chock. lf rymptom/indica-
tion gocr away, r.Placs the origi_
nal ECM.
Check for t shott in lhg wire3
ILABEL line):1. Disconnect the Primary HO2S
(Sensor 1) 8P connector'
2. Check for continuitv between
ECM connector terminal D7
and body ground
Reoair short in the wir63 botlvoon
lhe Primary HO2S {Sensor 1} end
ECM (O71.
ECM CONNECTOR D {16PI
LABEL {WHTI
wire side of female terminals
LABEL (WHTI
(cont'd)

PGM-FI System
IiT-"-w Heated 9{ygglSensor (primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)(Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl lconr'd)
1T1163 Ih" scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P1169: A high volrage probtem in the pnmary Heated- Uxygen Sensor {primary HO2S) (Sensor .l) LABEL circuit.
PSTMARY HO2S (SENSOR 1l8p CONNECTOR (145)
LABEL IWHTI
ECM CONNECTOR O {16P}
(GRN/BLK)
female
IGRN/BLKI
- The MIL hrs been reported on.- DTC Pl169 i3 stored.
Problem verification:L Do the ECM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine.3. Wait at least two minutes.
Intormittent f.ilure, sv*em b OKat this time. Check for poor con-n.ctions or loose wires at C145(Prim.ry HO2S, Sensor 1l andECM.
ls DTC P1169 indicated?
Ch€ck Ior an op6n in th€ wire(LABEL line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) 8P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure voltage betweenPrimary HO2S lsensor 1) 8Pconnector No, 4 terminal andbody ground.
Check lor an open in the wire{SG2linel:1. Turn the ignition swilch OFF.2. Disconnect ECM connector D(16P)trom the ECM.3. Check for continuity betlveenECM connector terminal D1land Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)8P connector terminal No. 3.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Ropair opon in the wires betweonlhe P.imary HO2S {Sensor 't} andECM tD7l.
R€pair open in th6 wire betweenthe Primary HO2S lsensor 1) andECM (011).
ls there continuity?
Roplace the Primary HO2S (Sen-sor 1).
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side ofe terminalstll
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Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor {secondary HO2S) (Sensor 2l
*'t : D16Y8 engine*2:'99 - O0 m;dels except D16Y5 engine with M//T
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0137: A low voltage problem in the Secondary Heated
Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S) (Sensor 2) circuit'
SECONDARY HO2S ls.n.ot 2),rP CONNECTOR (C125, C782')
Wire side oI temale terminals
(cont'd)
1 1-153
- Tho MIL has been reported on- DTC P0137 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro
cedure.2. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm wlth no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
3. With the scan tool, check the
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
output voltage at 3,000 rPm
lntermittent frilure, sYdem is OK
at this tim6. Check for Poor con'
nections or loolo wir.3 at C131t(locatod undor right.ido of desh)'
C432. {located under middle of
dashl, cl25 lc782lr {SecondaryHO2S) tsensor 2l .nd ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage staY at 0.3 V
or less?
Ch6ck tot a sho.t in the S€condery
HO23:'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2, Disconnect the SecondarY
HO2S lSensor 2)4P connector.
3. Start the engine.
4. Check the SecondarY HO2S
lsensor 2) output with the scan
tool,
Check tor a short in the wire
{SHO2S linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Discon n ect tho EcM/PCM
connector D {16P) {A (32P))*'
3. Check for continuity between
the SecondarY H02S (Sensor
2) 4P connector terminal No 1
and body ground.
R€pair short in tho wire bstwoen
ECM/PCM lD14 (A231*'| and
Secondarv HOzS (Sensor 2).
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and recheck lf 3ymptom/
indicalion go€s awaY, tePltco
the oiigin.l ECM/PCM.