1996 HONDA CIVIC Pgm fi

ldle Control System
ldle Air Control (lACl Vatve ('96 - 98 Dl6ys, Dl6yB engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1508: A problem in the ldle Air Controt flAC) varvecircuit.
The IAC Valve changes the amount of air bypassing the throttle body in response to a current signal from the ECM inorder to maintain the proper idle speed.
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Wire side of female terminals
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ECM CONNECTOR A I32PI
Wire side oI lemal€ terminals
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The MIL hss b€on repo.ted on.DTC P'l508 i. itorod.
Problem vorification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-cedure,Start the engine, and warm ituP to normal operating tem-perature.
Intormittont t!llur., sy.tcm b OKat thb tim6. Chsck fol poor con-ncctionr or loo3e wirot at C138(lAC valv.l.nd ECM.
ls DTC P1508 indicated?
Check for an opcn in the wiro(lGPl line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the IAC valve 2Pconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure vohage between bodyground and the IAC valve 2Pconnectorterminal No. 2.
R.prir opan in the wiro botwa.nIAC valv..nd PGM-FI main r.l.y.
Chock for an opon or sho in thewire (IACV linal:1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reconnect the IAC valveconnector.2. Disconnect the ECM connectorA (32P).
3. Turn the ignit;on switch ON (ll).4. Measure voltage betweenbody ground and ECM con-nector terminal A12.
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ldle Gontrol System
ldle Air Control (lAG) Valve ('99 - 00 Dl6Y8 engine with M/T, Bt6A2 enginel
[Fl50g l ]h" scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1508: A problem in the ldle Air Controt AC) vatve- CtrCUtt.
The IAC Valve changes the amount of air bypassing the throttle body in response to a current signal from the ECM inorder to maintain the proper idle speed.
IAC VALVE 2P CONNECTOR IC138'
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Wire side ot female terminals
Wire side of lemale terminals
VALVE
The MIL has boon r€oorted on.DTC P1508 is srored.
Probl6m verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-cedure.2. Start the engine, and warm itup to normal operating lem-perature.
Intermittent tailure, system is OKat this timg. Check to. poor con-noctions or loose wires at C138{lAC valvel and ECM.
ls DTC P1508 indicated?
Ch6ck for an open in the wir€{lGPl lino}:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the IAC valve 2Pconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage between bodyground and the IAC valve 2Pconneclor termina I No.2,
Repair opon in the wire bgtwoenIAC valve and PGM-Fl main relay.
Check tof an open or short in thewire {IACV line}l1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reconnect the IAC valve
2. Disconnect the ECM connectorB {25P).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage betweenbody ground and ECM conn€ctor terminal 823.
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Chock for an opon in tho wilo(lGP lins):'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the IAC valve 3P
connector,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),
4. At the wire hamess, measure
voltage between IAC valve 3P
connector terminal No. 2 and
body ground.
Raprir op€n in th€ wirc botw.€nth. IAC vrlv6 and PGM.FI mtin
rehy.ls there baftery voltage?
Check for rn open in tho wil.s(IACV P,IACV Nr linesl:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the ECM/rcM con-
necror A (32P).
3. Check for continuity betweenIAC valve 3P connecto. terma_nal No. 3 and ECM/PCM con-nector terminal A14 (a nd
between IAC valve 3P connec-tor terminal No. 1 and ECM/
rcM connector terminal A13l*.
Ropair opan in tha wito bgtwoon
ths IAC vrlv! rnd ECM or PCM
{A14, 413.1.
Check for e lhort in tho wiros(IACV e nCV Nr linc):
Check for continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM con-
nector terminals A14 and A13*
individually.
Rapair rhort in thr wi]. batwaonth. IAC v.lvc .nd ECM/PCfvl {A14,Ar3.t.ls there continuity?
Check the IAC V.lvo:1. Disconnect the IAC Valve 3P
3. Measure resistance betweenIAC Valve 3P connector termi-
nai No. 2 and terminals No. 1
and No. 3 individuallY.
ls there 16 - 28 O?
Subrtituto a known-good ECM/PCM and r€ch€d( lt .vmptom/indicalioo gp€. .way, ruplace tho odgiml Eqvt/FCM.
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Wirc side of lemale teaminals
IAC VALVE 3P CONNECTOR
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Terminal side of mal6tetmtnats
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IACV N(oRNt.
Wire side of female terminals
IAC VALVE 3P CONNECTOR
IACV NIACV P
IACV P
IBLK/BLUI
IGP
Terminal side of male
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IAC VALVE 3P CONNECTOR {C1O9I
IGP (YEL/BLK)
Wire side of female terminals
Check toi an open in thg wire
{lGP line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the IAC valve 3P
connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
4, At the wire harness, measure
voltage between IAC valve 3P
connector terminal No. 2 and
body gro!nd.
Repair open in the wire between
the IAC valve and PGM-FI main
reraY.
Check for an open in the wires
IIACV P. IACV N' lines):
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-
nector A (32P).
3. Check lor continuity between
IAC valve 3P connector termi'nal No. 3 and ECM/PCM con-necto r terminal B6 (and
beNveen IAC valve 3P connector terminal No. 1 and ECM/PCM connector terminal 815)*.
Repair open in the wiro ltstwcen
the IAC valvo and €CM/PCM (86,
815'1.
Check for a shon in the wires(IACV P, lACv N* linesl:Check for continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM con-
nector terminals 86 and 815*
individually.
Reoair short in the wiro Mweonthe lac valve end ECM/FCM (86,
815*).ls there continuity?
Check the IAC valv€:l. Disconnect the IAC Valve 3P
connector,2. Measure resislance betweenIAC Valve 3P connector termi
nal No. 2 and terminals No 1and No.3 individually
ls there 16 - 28 O?
Substituta . known-good ECM/
PCM and rochcdc f 3ymptom/indication go€a away, r€dace the original ECM/Pqvl.
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ldle Control System
Starter Switch Signal ('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
Thjs signals the ECM/PCM when the engine is cranking.
NOTE:. A/T: Transmission in E or E position. M/T: in neutral
a l32PlLGl
Wire side ot female lerminals
Check tor an open or short in thewire ISTS linel:Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals A9 andC6 with the ignition switch in thestart lllli position.
Inspect the No. 31 STARTER SIG-NAL (7.5 A) fuse in the underdashfuse/relay box.
- Repair .hort in the wirebotwoen tha ECM {C6l andtho No, 31 STARTER SIGNAL{7.5 Al tuss or the PGM-FImain relay,- Roolac. the No. 3'l STARTERSIGNAL l?.5 Al tu3€.
Staner 3witch signal is OK.
Repair opon in th6 wiro botweanih. ECII4/PCM (C6) and the No.31STARTER SIGNAL {7.5 Al tulo.
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
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Starter Switch Signal ('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
NOTE:. M/f: Clutch pedal must be depressed.. A,/T: Transmission in E or E position
ECM,/PCM CONNECTORS
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This signals the ECM/PCM when the engine is cranking
Ch€ck for an open or short in the
wire {STS linel:Measure voltage between ECM/PC[/| connector terminals A24
and 820 with the ignition switch
in the start position (lll).
Inspect the No.31 STARTER SIG-NAL (7.5 Alluse in the under-dash
- Repair 3hort in tho wire be'
tween tho ECM/PCM lA24)and tho No. 31 STARTER SIG-NAL 17.5 Al fuse or the PGM-FImein relay.- ReDlaco the No. 31 STARTERSIGNAL 17.5 Al fuse.
Staner 3witch signal is OK.
Repair open in the wirc betwean
the ECM/PCM lA24) and the No.
31 STARTER SIGNAL {7.5 Alfuse.
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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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'98 - 0O D16Y5 ongine with CvT
Adjust the idle speed using a Honda PGM Tester if pos-
sible. lf not, use the following procedure:
NOTE:
. Leave the IAC valve connected.
. Before s€tting the idle speed, check the following
rtems:- The MIL has not been reported on.
- lgnition timing
- Spark Plugs- Air clean€r
- PCV svstem
'1. Connect a tachometer.
2. Stan the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm w'th
no load (transmission in E or E] position) until the
radiator Jan comes on, then let it idle.
3. Check the idle speed under no-load conditions:
head lights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan,
and air conditioner are not operatlng.
ldlo spaod ehould bo: 700 t 50 rpm
. lf the idle speed is within the specification, the
procedure is comPlete.
. lf the idle sDeed is out of specitication, 9o to step 4'
4. tf the idle speed is 810 1 50 rpm, this means the
EVAP system is purging the canister. To stop the
purging temporarily, raise the engine speed above
l,OO0 rgm with the accelsrator pedal. Slowly release
the pedal. and rscheck the idl€ speed.
. tf the idle speed is within the specificstion, the
Drocedure is comPlete.
. lf the idle sp€ed is out of spocification, go to step 5.
5. Disconnect th€ EVAP purgs control solenoid valve
2P connector.
EVAP PURGECONTROL
6. Remove the cap and turn the idle adiusting screw
1/2-turn clockwise or counterclockwlse
IDLE
7.After turning the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn, check
the idl€ speed again. lf it is out of spec, turn the idle
adjusting screw 1/2-turn again.
NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw more
than 1/2-turn without checking the idle speed.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Reconnect the EVAP
purge control solenoid valve 2P connector' then do
the ECM reset Procedure.
Start the engine. ldle the engine for one minute with
heater fan switch at Hl and air conditioner on, then
check the idle speed.
ldle spaed should be:
810 t 50 rpm (in El or E Posiiion)
lf the idle speed is not within specification, see
Svmptom Chart on Page 11-84.
9.
SOLENOID VALVE
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