1996 HONDA CIVIC PCM

NOTE:"in-"n tf'"r" is no Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCi stored, the MIL will stav on ;{ the scs
service connector is connected and the ignition switch is ON (ll)
. lf this symptom is intermittent, check for:- An intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A10) and the service check
connector- An intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A181 and the gauge
. s"" it'" Oab ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating
instructions.
'l
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P)
Wire side of female terminals
The Malfunction Indicator LamP
lMlL) staYs on or comes on after
Check the Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC):
1. Connect a scan tool or Honcla
PGM Tester.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
3. Read the DTC with the scan
tool or Honda PGM Tester.
Go to troubloshooting Proc€dures(see page 1141).Are any DTC(S) indicated?
check the DTC by MIL indic.tion:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Connect the SCS service con_
nector to the service check
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
Repair open or 3hort in wiro
between ihe ECM/PCM (A21)
and Data Link Connector.
Go to troubleshooting Ploce_du.es (see page 11-811.
Does the MIL indicate anY DTC?
Try to start the engine
Substitute . known-good ECM/
PCM and recheck lt sYmptom/
indication goes awaY, rePlaca
th. original ECM,/PCM.
Check for a short in the wi.e(Scs line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
and turn the ignition switch
oN 1 ).2- Meas u re voltage between
body ground and the ECM/
PCM connector terminal A10
Reoair short to body ground in
the wiro bstwaen ECM/PCM (A101
and service ch€ck connoctot.ls there battery voltage?
(To page 11-'114)
(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
Engine Gontrol Module/Powertrain Control
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with
Module (ECM/PCMI
M/T) (cont'dl
{From page 11 1 l3)
Check for a short in the wi.e lMlLlinelr1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector A (32P).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Repair shorl to body ground inthe wire between the ECM/PCM{A18}and MlL.
ls the MIL ON?
Substituto a known-good ECM/PCM and r€check. lf symptom/indication goes away, roplacethe o.iginal ECM/PCM.
11-114

Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor ('96 Models)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0106: A mechanical problem (vacuum leak) in the
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor system'
TheMAPsensorconvertsmanifoIdabsoIutepressureintoeiectricaIsigna|sandinpUtstheEcM/PcM'
OUTPUTVOLTAGE
(v13.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0lin. Hgl GAUGE
- The MIL has been reported on- OTC P0106 is storod.- Or from Ptobable Cause Lisl.
Problom verificetion:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-
cedure.2. Start the engine and keep
engine speed at 1,000 rpm for
one minute with the transmis'
sion in @ or I Position {Mff
in neutral).
ls DTC P0106 indicated?
Check tor vacuum leakage or
blockage between the MAP sen'
sor and throftle bodyCheck the MAP sensor outPut:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.ls there leakage or blockage?
Chock the MAP s€nsol output:
1. Stop the engane.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
READING300(mm Hgl
(To page 11 116)
{cont'd)ll,(To page 11-116)
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PGM-FI System
(From page 11-115i{From page 11-115)
Chock to. poor response:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with M inE or E position, M/T in neutral untilthe radiator tan comeson, then turn the ignitionswitch OFF.2. Start the engine.3. Check the MAP with the scantool.
ls a N4AP ot 40.0 kPa {300 mmHg,12.0 in.Hg) or less indicated withinone second after staning theengine?
The MAP sensor is OK st this time.
Check lor poor response:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with M inE or E position, M/T in neu-tral until the radiator fan comeson, then turn the ignitionswitch OFF.2. Start the engine.3. Check the MAP with the scantool.
ls a MAP of 40.0 kPa (300 mmHg,12.0 in.Hg) or less indicated withinone second after starting theengine?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rechock. lt symptom/indication go6s .way. .6plrceth€ original ECM/PCM.
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor ('96 Modelsl (cont'dl
11-116

Manifold Absolute Pressure {MAP} Sensor
('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/T)
I
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO107: A low voltage (high vacuum) problem in the
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR (C111)
vccr(YEL/BEDI
Wire side of female terminals
(D16Y5 engine (with
cw))T
YES
(cont'd)
11-117
Tho MIL has been roport€d on.
DTC P0107 is storod.
Problam verification:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the MAP with the scan
lool.
lntormittont failuro, sYatgm ia OK
al thb timo. Chock lor Pool con_
noqtiona or looso wirca at C111
{MAP !6nsor) ond ECM/PCM.
ls approx. 101 kPa (760 mmHg,
30 in.Hg) indicated?
Chock for an opon in wiJe (VCCI
lino):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the MAP sensor
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage between the
MAP sensor connector No l
terminal and No 2 terminal
Ropair open in tho wit b€twocn
ECM/PCM (Dill tnd MAP !enso].ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for .n open or ahort in the
MAP 3€naor:Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
ls approx. 2 kPa (15 mmHg,
0.6 in.Hg) or less indicated?
Chsck to. a short in the TCM:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the 22P connectorfrom the TCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON
0r).4. check the MAP with the scan
tool.
(To page 11-118)

PGM-FI System
(From page 11-117)
ls approx. 2 kPa ('15 mmHg, 0.6in.Hg) or less indicated?
Check for a short in ihe wire{MAP line)l1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disco n nect the ECM/pCMconnector D (16P).
3. Check for continuity betweenthe MAP sensor connector No.3terminal and body ground.
R6pair lhort in tha wire b€twaenECM/PCM {D3l .nd MAP !6ru0r.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM..nd recheck. normal MAPis indiceted, .eplsce lhe originalECM/PCM,
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAp) Sensor('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/Tl (cont,d)
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR IC1l1I
MAP(RED/GRNI
Wire side of femate;rminats
11-118

|'Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
(;gg - OO Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostrc Trouble Code (DTC) PO1O7: A low input (high vacuuml problem in the
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor'
The MAp sensor converts manifold absolute pressure into electrical signals and inputs the ECM/PCM'
OUTPUTVOLTAGE
lvl3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0(in.Hgl GAUGEREAOING(mmHgllq, 2oo 3q, (x, 5q) 6q) 700
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR IC114)
vccltYEL/RED)
Wire sido of fomalg tormin6ls
.-l
- The MIL h'3 been reported on- OTC P0107 b stor€d.
Problem verilication:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll)
2. check the N4AP with the scan
tool.
lntermittent failuro, 3Ystom is OK
at this time. Ch€ck for Poor con'
nection3 or loose wiros at C111
IMAP sonsorl and ECM/PCM.
ls approx. 101 kPa (760 mmHg,
30 in.Hg)indicated?
Ch.ck for an opcn in wit. {vCC1
linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the MAP sensor
connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage between the
MAP sensor connector No. 1
terminal and No 2 terminal
Repair opsn in the wirg botween
ECM/PCM (C19) rnd MAP seGor.ls there approx. 5 V?
(To page 11-120)
{cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MApl Sensor('99 - 00 Models except Dl6yS engine with M/T) (cont,dl
MAP SENSOn 3P CONNECTOB tcllilt
MAP(RED/GRNI
Wire side of female terminals
(From page 11 119)
Check for an open or shon in theMAP s€nsor:Check the MAP with the scantool.
ls approx. 2 kPa (15 mmHg,0.6 in.Hg) or less indicated?
Check tor a sho.t in lhe wire{MAP line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Discon n ect the ECN4/pCN4connector C (31P).3. Check for continuity betweenthe MAP sensor connector No. 3terminal and body ground.
Repair short in the wire betweenECM/PCM {Cl7} and MAp s€n-sor.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rech6ck. lf no.mal MApis indicated, replace the o.iginalECM/rcM.
11-120