1996 HONDA CIVIC fuel light

Under-hood Emissions Control Label (1996, 1997 model)
Emission
Example:
Group ldentification
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM
50ST {50 States):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S, EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1996 AND
1997 MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHICLES.
/$ST (49 States/Federall:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO '1996 AND 1997 MODEL YEAR NEW
MOTOB VEHICLES,
CAL (Calitornis):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1996 AND,1997 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS PROVIDED
THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTROOUCED INTO COM-
MERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
-VEHICLE Ei/ ISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONE\G\. rrMrr vtsNrs\JLK6\Dsp-A(.MFN 590(--,. O CIVIC fa:n!APOF!]V4 -AV.t' !-rirorrSrMAc \Y:/
CATALYST IwcN02S{2)sFr
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IDLESPEEOATDC
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TH SVEH CLE CONfOFMSTO U S. EPA AND STATEOF CALfORNIA RECULAI ONSAPPLICA8IElO 1997MOOET YEAR NEW MOTOR VEH CL'Silil]]lrl
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N US€ TIEB l FULL
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Engine and EvaPorative Families
Engine Family:V HN l.6VJGKGK
Model Year
T: 1996
V: 1997
T I
T|I
Manufacturer
HN: Honda
Displacem€nt
V: Light Duty Vehicle/Passenger Car
Fuel Systsm and Number of valves
J: Electronic Sequential Multiport Injection
(three or more valves per cylinder)
Fuel Type
G: Gasoline
Standard
F: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
K: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
1:California Tier 1
2: California TLEV
3: California LEV
4; California ULEV
Catalyst
E, F, G. H: Three Way Catalyst
OBD
K - T: OBD Equipped
Evaporative Family: v HN 1077 BYMAc'|T
Model Year
T:1996 |V:1997 lManufacturel
HN: Honda
Storage System
1:Canister
Canister Working Capacity (grams)
Canister Configulation
A: Plastic Housing (Closed Bottom)
B: Plastic Housing (oPen Bottom)
Fuel Systsm
Y: Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank
M: Metal
Standard
A: Current Evap
E: Enhanced Evap
Wild Card
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(1999 modell
Emission Group ldentification
Example:
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFOEMATION
13 S VEH CLE CONFORMS IO U S EAPPL CABLETO I999 MOOELYEAR NEW PASSENCER
CATALYST
IAIV€ L{SHCOLDSPARTPLU6CAPEv
@oHONDA MOTOECO LTD
FEDERAL TIER 1:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S, EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO '1999 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER
CARS.
CALIFORNIA + NLEV {RESTRICTEDI TLEV:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORIVIS TO CALIFORNIA REGULA-
TIONS APPLICABLE TO 1999 MODEL YEAR NEW TLEV
PASSENGER CARS AND TO U.S. EPA NLEV PROGRAM
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1999 NEW TLEV PAS-
SENGER CARS.
THIS VEHICLE MAY ONLY BE INTRODUCED INTO COM-
MERCE FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA, A STATE THAT HAS
THE CALIFORNIA STANDARDS IN EFFECT TO WHICH
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED, A STATE THAT
HAS OPTED INTO THE NLEV PROGRAM, OR A STATE
CONTIGUOUS THERETO.
50 STATE LEV + CFFV + NLEV {UNRESTRICTED}:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV AND
CLEAN-FUEL VEHICLE AND CALIFORNIA REGULA'
TIONS APPLICABLE TO GASOLINE FUELED 1999
MODEL YEAR NEW LEV IPASSENGER CARS/LIGHT
DUW TRUCKS].
50 STATE TLEV + NLEV (UNRESTRICTED):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV REGULA'
TIONS APPLICABLE TO 1999 MODEL YEAR NEW TLEV
PASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO 1999 MODEL YEAR NEW TLEV IPAS'
SENGER CARS/LIGHT DUW TRUCKS].
Engine and Evaporative Families
Engine Family:
Model Yeal
X:1999
X
T
JF1
T
AAD_T
Manutacturer
HNX: Honda
Tvpe
V: Light Duty Vehicle/Passenger Car
Disolacement
Sequence Characters
Type
R: ORVR
Canister Work CaPacitY (gramsl
Sequence Characters
Evaporative FamilY: + +
ModelYearIX:1999 lManufacturer
HNX: Honda
0090
T_
R
HNX V
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Under-hood Emission Control Label (2000 model)
Emission Group ldentification
Example:
oRs'MM|LESt4,0oorml,wtscN
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFOBI\4ATIONT8ISVEH CLE CONFOfiMS TO U,S EPA RECIJLATIONSAPPLICABLE IO 'OOO MODEL YEAS NEW PASSENGER
CATALYST
vAtw LcsH rN 0.20:0 0? nnlcorDr EX 0 25:0 0? mhSPAAKPIIJGCAPNO OTNER AD.IUSIMENIS NE€OTO
t0N0a M0T08 (0. Lro
FEDERAL TIER 1:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U,S. EPA REGULATIONSAPPLICABLE TO 2OOO MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGERCARS.
CALIFORNIA + NLEV (RESTR|CTEDt TLEV:THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO CALIFORNIA REGULA-TIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OOO MODEL YEAR NEW TLEVPASSENGER CARS AND TO U,S. EPA NLEV PROGRAMREGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OOO NEW TLEV PAS-SENGER CARS.
THIS VEHICLE MAY ONLY BE INTRODUCED INTO COM.MERCE FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA. A STATE THAT HASTHE CALIFORNIA STANDARDS IN EFFECT TO WHICHTHIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED, A STATE THATHAS OPTED INTO THE NLEV PROGRAM, OR A STATECONTIGUOUS THERETO.
50 STATE LEV + CFFV + NLEV {UNRESTRTCTED):THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S, EPA NLEV ANDCLEAN.FUEL VEHICLE AND CALIFORNIA REGULA,TIONS APPLICABLE TO GASOLINE FUELED 2OOOMODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS.EPA CERTIFICATION TEST FUEL: EPA UNLEADEDGASOLINE
50 STATE TLEV + NLEV (UNRESTRICTED}:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV REGULA.TIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OOO MODEL YEAR NEW TLEVPASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONSAPPLICABLE TO 2OOO MODEL YEAR NEW TLEV PAS-SENGER CARS.
n
1-40
L,
Engine and Evaporative Families
ro
Engine Family:Y HNX V 01,6 JF1
Model Yeal
Y; 2000
Manufaqturer
HNX: Honda
Type
V: Light Duty Vehicle/passenger CarDisplacoment
Sequence Charaqtgrs
Evaporative Family:Y HNX R OO99 AAD
Model Year
Y: 2000
Manufaeturer
HNX: Honda
Type
R: ORVR
Canister Work Capacity (grams)
Ssquence Characters
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
CAUTION:
. Punqturing ihe insulation on a wirs can cause poor or intermiftent electricar connections.I Bring the test€r probe into contacl with the terminatlrom the terminal side of wire harnesg conncctors in the gngin€compartment. For temale connectors, iust touch lightly with the tester probe and do not inse.t the probe.
\I
RUBBER SEAL
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:- Compression- Starting system- lntake air leakage - Overheating- Engine locked up - Battery- Timing belt
TESTER PROBE
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that Do NoT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlL) tocome on. lfthe MIL was reported on, go to page 11_81.Troubleshoot each probabre cause in the order risted (from reft to right) untir the symptom is eriminated.The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found berow.
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*: '99 - 00 models
TERMINAL
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
4,2,3, 5,20, 14, 1
2, 4, 11, 16, 13, 't9
?, s^6. 16
1,8,10.9
Engine will not sta rt
Hard starting
Cold fast idle too low
Cold fast idle too high
ldle speed fluctuates7,8, 10.9
Troubleshoot for misfire on pages l1-166, 167Misfire or rough running
LOW power
E"g|* "t"lb
2,9, 10, 12, 11, 16, 't8,20
2,4,11,7,20,8,5,15
't9, 21
1r, ,1
Difficult to refuel*
Fuel overflows during refueling*
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D I16P)
Wire side ot female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D l16P)NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V
Te.minalnumb€r
Wirecolor
Terminaln!meDor.riptionSignal
RED/BLKTPS (THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR}
Detects TP sensor signal.With throttle fully open: about 4.8 V
With throttle fully closedl about 0.5 V
REDA/VHTECT {ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE SENSORDetects ECT sensor signalWith ignition switch ON{ll): about 0.1 - 4 8 v
(depending on engine coolant lempe ratu re)
3RED/G RNMAP {MANIFOLD ABSO'LUTE PRESSURE SENSOR}Detects MAP sensor signal.With ignition switch ON(ll): about 3 V
At idle: about 1.0 V
{depending on engine speed)
YEUREDVCCl (SENSOR VOLTAGE)Power source lor MAP sensor.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 v
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
5GRNMHTBKSW {BRAKE SWITCHIDetects brake switch signalWith brake pedal released: 0 v
With brake pedal depressed: baftery voltage
6*?RED/BLUKS {KNOCK SENSOR}Detects KS signal.With engine knocking: Pulses
1
PHO2S (PRIMARY HEAT-ED OXYGEN SENSOR,SENSOR 1)
Detects Primary heated oxygen
sensor (sensor 1l signal
With throttle fullv opened from idle with
Iully warmod up engine: above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below 0.4 v
LABELDetects LABEL resistanceWith engine r!nning:about 0.3 - 4.9 V
8RED//ELIAT (INTAKE AIR TEM-PERATURE SENSOR)
Detects IAT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 0 1 -
4.8 V {depending on intake air temperature)
9*lWHT/BLKEGRL iEGR VALVE LIFT
SENSOR)
Detects EGR valve lift sensor signalAt idle without vacuum: about'1 2 V
With 27 kPa (2OO mmHg,8 in. Hg): about 4 3 V
10YEUBLUVCC2 (SENSOR VOLTAGE)Provides sensor voltage,With ignition switch ON(ll): about 5 V
With ignition switch OFF:0 V
11GRN/BLKSG2 (SENSOR GROUND}Sensor ground.Less than 1.0 V at alltimes
12G RN,4/1r'HTSG1 (SENSOR GROUND)Ground for MAP sensor.Less than 1.0 V at alltimes
GRN/BLK*1?SHO25G (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN SEN'
SOR, SENSOR 2 GROUND)
Ground for secondary heated oxy-
gen sensor (sensor 2).
14WHT/REDSH02S (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN SEN'soR, sENsoR 2)
Detects secondary heated oxygen
sensor (sensor 2) signal.With throftle fully opened lrom idle with
fully warmed up engine: above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below 0.4 V
15|3. *15LT GRNPTANK {FUEL TANK PRES.
SURE SENSOR)
Detects fueltank prgssure sensor'With fuelfill caD opened: about 2.5 V
16*1GRN/RED
EL (ELD)Detects ELD signal.With parking lights turned on at idle: about
2.5 - 3.5 VWith low beam headlights turned on at
idle: about 1.5 - 2.5 V
*1: USA model*2r A/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)*3: CVT (D16Y5 engane)*4: A,/T and Dl6Y7 engine*5: Except A/T and D16Y7 engine*6: A"/T (D16Y8 engine)i7: CVT (Dl6Y5 engine) and Dl6Y8 engine*8: .96 D16Y8 engine (coupei,'97 D16Y8 engine
models, sedanr KL model),'98 016Y5 engine,
engine, '99 - 00 D16Y5 (M/T) engine
*9: D16Y5 engine*10: M/T (D16Y5 engine)*11: Except M/T (Dl6Y5 engine)* 12r D16Y5. D16YB engine*13: D16Y8 engine*14: Dl6W engine*15: '97 D16Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL lLX) model),'98D16Y7 engine:(coupe: all'98 D16Y8
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
Engine/P_o,wertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P)Wire side ot temale terminalsNOTE:Standard battery voltage is l2 V
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
Sign!l
3BLU2WSS (EVAP 8YPAsS SOLENOIDDrives EVAP bypass solenoid vatve,With gn'tion swnch ON (lll banery votlage
LT GRN/I/VIITVSV {EVAP CONTNOL CANISTERVENTSHUTVALVE]Drives EVAP controt ca n isrer v€nt shutWilh ignilion switch ON {tl): b€ttery vottage
8LU/GNNC8S (CRUISE CONTSOL SIGOown shift signal inpot lrom c.uise conrrolWhen crurss control is used:purses
68ED/YELPCS {EVAP PURGE CONTROLSOTENOIOVALVE)Drives EVAP purge conrrol sotenoid vatve.With engine running, engine cootant, betow r54.F (6a,C):
With engine.unning, €ngine coolant, abov€ 154.F(68'C): duty conlrolled
YELATPD {AT GEAR POSITIONSWITCH)ootects A/T gear posnion swilch s,gnar.In otherthan @ posilion: Apprcx. 5 V
8BLK,IflHTSO2SHTC (SECONDARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOS HEATEFCONTFOL)
Drives sscondary h€ared oxygen senso.Wilh isn,rion swirch ON (ll):banery votraseWith lully warm6d dp€ngire runn'ng:dury controled
LT GRNATPNP (AT GEAF POSITIONSWITCH)oereds A/T 9€a r position switch signat.In Parr or neulrsl:0 VIn anyother position approx.5 v
t088NSCS (SERVICE CHECK SIGNAL)Oetects ssruice check connecror signal(the signalcausing a OTC indication)with rh€ t6rminal connected: 0 vWith the rerm ina I disconneded: abour 5 V of ban€ry
GNN/BIKD4IND (D4INDICATON]Drives Oa indicaio. lighr.With D4 indicator lightturned ON: O VWith D4 indicator lightturned OFF: battery vo ttageG8N/YETFTF (FUEL PUI\,4P SELAY)Orivos tuel pump relay,0V for two s€conds lfrer turnrng rgnilior swtcn ON(ll), then batt€ry voltage11BTI(REDACC (Al/C CTUTCH SELAY)Drives A./C clutch reray.With compressor ON:O VWilh comp.ssor OFF; battery vottage18GFN/OFNMI! (A,IAIFUNCTION INDICA.TOF LIGHT)With MlLturned ON:0 VWith l\,llL tornod OFF|batrery votrsge198tuNEP (ENGINE SPEED PUTSEIOulputs6ngine speed pulse,Wilh engin6.unning: putses
20GFNFANC {SADIATOR FAN CONTnoL)Orives radiarortan relay.Wirh r.distor t6n running:OVWith radiatortan stopped: banery vottage21ELUA/ELK LINESends and r€ceives s.an lool signal.With ignition switch ON (ll):p!ts€s
22'lBLUATP L {AT GEAS POSITIONswtTcH)Oelocis A"/T gear posirion switch siSnat.In othfflhan E position: Apprcx. 5 V
23SHO25 (SECONOARY HEATEDOXYCEN SENSOR, SENSOF 2)Detects secondsry hoar€d oxygen sensorWith lhronle f! lly or'6ned from idte with fu ywarmod up engine: above 0.6 vWiih th.onl6 quickb, closd:below 0,4 V24STS ISTAFTEN SWITCH SIGDebcrs staner switch signat.Wirh srarterswitch ON (tttJ: batteryvottogeWith sraftsr cwirch OFF:0 V26GFNPSPSW iPlS PNESSURESWITCII SIGNAL)Derecrs PSP switch signat.Atidle with steoring wheolin srraightahead position: O VAt idl6with steering wheetal fult lock: barery vo ttags27BLU/REOACS (AJC SWITCH SIGNALJOer*ts ,ay'C swirch signat.Wiih ty'C switch ON;0VWilh Ay'C switch OFF|aboor 5VWHT/REDSLU iINTERLOCK CONTROIUNIT)Drivos interloct control unit.With ignltion switch ON (ll)and brake pedaldepresed: batlory volrage29LT GRNPTANK (FUEL TANK PFESSUEESENSOR)Oer6ds lu€l tank pr€ssura sonsor signat.Wilh ig.rrrd swirch ON rttr and fuetti

cap ooen6d.
30GRN/FEOEr (ELOIWith parking lighlsrurned on ar idteiaboui 2.5- 3.S VWirh low beam he€dlig hts turnqd on ai idts: aboul 1.52.5 V32GRN/'WHTAKSW (BFAKE SWITCH)Detets brak€ swrtch signEt,With brake pedal r6l€ased:0 VWhh brake pedaldepres*d: battery voltEse'1:A./T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)*2: rvt/T13: CVT (D16Y5 engine)
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*:The E indicator light and the Maltunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously.*1: D16Y5 engine (CVT)"5: '96 D16Y5 engine, D16Y7 engine, D16Y8 engine (sedan).'97 D16Y5 engine, Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KA, KC models, sedan: KA.
KC, KL (DX) models, hatchback: all models), D16Yg engjne (sedan: KA, KC models)*6: '96 D16Y8 engine (coupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model),'97 D'16Y8 engine (coupe: all models,
sedan: KL model),'98-all models,'99-all models,'00-all models*12: Except A,,/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 enginei*13: A"/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)!l*14:'97 model*16:'98 model" 17: '99 - 00 models
(cont'd)
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DTC{MlL indication}Detoction lt€mProbable C.usePage
P0441*5 (92)
Evaporative Emission ControlSystem InsufficientPurge Flow
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid VaiveOpen or short in EVAP Purge Control
Solenoid Valve circuitEVAP Control CanisterVacuum linesECM/PCM
11-271
P0451'11 (91)FuelTank Pressure Sonsor CircuitRange/Parformance
. FuelTank Pressure Sensor' ECM/PCM11 274
P0452{6(9r )
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor CircuitLow Input
Short in FuelTank Pressure Sensor circuatFuel Tank Pres$ure SensorECM/PCM
11-275
P0453*6 {91)
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit
High Input
ODen in Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor circuit
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
ECM/PCM
11-219
P0500*1, (17)Vehicle SpeedSensor CircuitMalfunction
V€hicle Speed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor circuit
ECM
11-176
P0501*'3 l17l
Vehicle SpeedSensor CircuitRange/Performance
V€hicle Sp€ed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor circuitPCM
r 1- 176
P0505 (14)ldle Control Systemlvl a lfu n ctio n
. IAC valve. Throttle Body11-192
P0700*r3and some ofP0715P0720P0730 (70)*
P0740P0753P0758
AutomaticTransaxle
Section 14
P0700*1and (70)*
P0725
Automatic TransaxleSection 14
(13)Barometric PressureCircuitRange/Performance Problem
. ECM/PCM (Baro sensor)1 1-178
P1107 (13)BarometricPressure CircuitLow Input
. ECM/?CM (Baro s€nsor)11-178
P1108 (13)BarometricPressure CircuitHigh Input
. ECM/PCM lBaro sensor)1 1-178
P1121*'. *16. *'? \71Throttle Position Lower ThanExpected
. I r sensor11-138
P1122'14.*16.*n 17lThrottle Position Higher ThanExpected
. TP sensor11-'138
15)Manifold Absolute PressureLower Than Expected
. MAP sensor1 1'123
P1129*1r.*16.*"(5)Manifold Absolute PressureHigher Than Expected
. MAP sensor't1-123

3.
5.
6.
1.
Fuel Cut-off Control
. During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors is cut off to improve fuel economy at
speeds over the following rpm:. D16Y5 engine (M/T):850 rpm. D]6Y5 engine (CVT), D'16Y8 engine (USA M/T): 920 rpm
. Dl6Y8 engine (USA A,/I), D16Y7 engine (USA A,/T);910 rpm
. D16Y8 engine (Canada M/T), D16Y7 engine (canada): 990 rpm
' D16Y8 engine (Canada M/T): 1,000 rpm
. 816A2 engine: 970 rpm
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 6,900 rpm (D16Y5, D16Y7 engine; D'16Y8 engine:
7,000 rpm. 816A2 engine: 8.100 rpm), regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from
over-rewing. With '99 Dl6Y7 engine (A,/T) and '99 D16Y8 engine (A./T), the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over
5,000 rpm when the vehicle is not moving.
IVC Compressor Clutch Relay
When the ECM/PCM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from
being energized, and enriches the mixture to assure smooth transition to the A,/C mode
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve*'
When the engine coolant temperature is above 154'F (68'C). the ECM/PCM controls the EVAP purge control solenoid
valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve*a
When the engine coolant temperature above 154"F (68"C), intake air temperature above 32"F (0'C) and vehicle speed
above 0 mile (0 km/h) or [Ay'C compressor clutch on and intake air temperature above 160"F (41'C)], the ECM/PCM
controls the EVAP purge control solenoid valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control Solenoid Valve*?
When EGR is required for control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions. the ECM controls the EGR control solenoid
valve which supplies regulated vacuum to the EGR valve
Alternator Control
The system controls the voltage generated at the alternator in accordance with the electrical load and driving mode,
which reduces the engine load to improve the fuel economy.
ECM/PCM Fail-safe/Back-up Functions
1. Fail safe Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-pro-
grammed value for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-uD Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM/PCM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent
of the system in order to permit minimal driving.
3. Self diagnosis Function lMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)l
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the lvllL and stores the DTC
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL for two sec-
onds to check the MIL bulb condition.
4. Two Trip Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Trip Detection Method is used for the HO2S, fuel metering-related. idle control
system, ECT sensor, EGR system and EVAP control system self-diagnostic functions. When an abnormality occurs,
the ECM/PCM stores it in its memory. When the same abnormality recurs after the ignition switch is turned OFF and
ON 0l) again, the ECM/PCM informs the driver by lighting the MlL. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is
cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality
occurs,
5. Two (or Three) Driving Cycle Detection Method
A "Driving Cycle" consists ot starting the engine. beginning closed loop operation, and stopping the engine. lf misfir-
ing that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, or TWC deterioration is detected dur-
ing three consecutive driving cycles, the ECM/PCM turns the MIL on. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function
is cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality
occurs.
(cont'd)
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