1996 HONDA CIVIC ignition switch acc no power

VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart
tFtrsrl #ilH:::lj1t:"J:T,?ffnostic
rrouble code (Drc) Pr25e: A probrem in the vrEc Pressure switch circuit or
Reter to page 1 l-38 th roug h 1 1-55 before trou bleshooting.
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 3,000 rpm(D16Y5 engine) or 6,000 rpm (D'16Y8 engine).Hold that engine speed for at least two seconds.It DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test, repeatthis test two more tames.
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
Terminal side ofmale terminals
Wire sid6 ol femalerermtnats
VTM
l1 (BLu/BLK)
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The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P1259 is sto.ed.
Check the VTEC Cont.ol Syst6m:1. Do the engine control module(ECM)/powertrain control module lPCM) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).2. Stan the engine.3. Warm up the engine to normaloperating temperature (cool-
ing fan comes on).4. Do the Boad Test.*Intermittont tailura, 3y3t.m is OKat thia time.Check for ooor connoctionr o.loose wirea at VTEC oiassurclwitch, VTEC solonoid valvo .ndECM/PCM,
ls OTC P1259 indicated?
Test rhe VTEC Prensure Switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressureswitch 2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenVTEC pressure switch 2P con-nector terminal No. 1 and No.2.
Replace the VTEC preasure 3witch.ls there continuity?
Te3t the VTEC Pressure SwitchWire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).2. Measure the voltage betweenVTEC press u re switch 2Pconnector No. l and bodyground.
In3poct for en opon or shod toground in thG wi.. bctwoon thoVTEC pro$ur6 switch rnd ECM/PCM l'96 - 9a: C15,'99 - 00: C101.lf tha wiro i3 OK,3ubrtitute aknown-good ECM/PCM andrecheck.
ls there battery voltage?
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Troubleshooting
E n gine/P_o,weft ra in Control Module Term inal Arra n gement('96 - 98 Models, '99 - 00 Dl6yS engine with M/T)
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
1INJ62INJ3INJ21
INJl567I
LG110PGll1
IGPl12
ACV
131115
PCS
16
FLR17acc18MIL19ALTC20
tcM22PG221IGP2272A25
VSV30
SLU
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P)
'2: A./T (D16Y7, 016Y8 engine)13: CvT (D16Y5 enoin€)',4: A/T and D16y7 engine*5: Except A/T and D16Y7 €nsine'6r A/T (D16Y8 ensine)'7 Cw 1D16Y5 eng,nel and D16y8 ensrne'"'3:Bi..I?'Jt;".'e'.!ti.?i?l'""."T8"_";btfr
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1-88
Wire side of female terminals
NOTE:Standard battery voltage12ts
'10i i,4/T (D16V5 engine)r11 Ex.ept M/l (D16V5 enqinelr12: 016Y5, D16YB enqine
r15:'97 016Y7 engine lcoupe: KL modet, sedan: KL (LXl modet),'98 D16Y7 engine
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Sign.l
YELlNJ4 (No.4 FUEL INJECIOB)D ves No 4 ruel injector.Wilh engine runninq: ddly coniroted2BLUlNJ3 lNo. 3 FUEL TNJECTOBJDrives No. 3 lue Inteclor.38EDINJ2 (NO, 2 FUEI INJECTON)Drives No. 2 iuel njector.88NlNJl (No. 1 FUEL INJECTOB)Dives No. 1 ruelinjector.
5SO2SIITC (SECONDAFY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOF HEATEF CONTFOL)
Orives secondary heated oxyqen sensorWith ignilion switch ON (lll: batery vo lageWith f!llywarmed up engine runninq:dLtv controled
6BLXAVHTPO2SHTC (PRIMAFY HEATEOOXYGEN SENSOR HEATERCONTROL)
Drives prihary healed oxygen sensorWith ignition switch ON ltt):baneryvottasewlhrdllywdrmedupcngne,Lnnrrq dury,orl.otred
FED{ESOL (EGF CONTRO!SOIENOIO VALVE)Drives EGF conlrolsoleno d vatve.Wilh EGR operating during drving wiih fu|y warmedup engrne: duty controttedWilh EGF nol opefating:O VE.EGRWith EGF operating du.ing driv og wilh iuty warmedup en9ine: dutycont.olted.With EGR not ooeralino; o V8*r/GFN/YELWS (VTEC SOLENOTD VALVE)Drives VTEC solenoid va veWilh eng ne at ow engine speed:O VWirh engine at h gh enqine speedr banery vohaae9BflN/BLKLG1 (LOGIC GROUND)Gro!nd lorthe €CM/PCM conlrotc rcuit.Lesslhan 1.0 V at a ttimest0ALKPG1 IPOWEF GFOUND)Ground ior rhe ECM/PCM power.tcuf.11YEVBLKIGPT iPOWEF SOUFCE)Power source forthe Ec[,l/PcM conlroWilh ignition swirch ON (tt): battery voltageWith gntron switch OFF: 0 VBLVBLUIACV (IDLE AIN CONTROL VALVE)Wilh engine r!nn ng: dlty contro ed13,.o8NIACV N lIDLE AI8 CONTFOLVALVE NEGATIVE SIOE)Drivesthe IAC valve {negalive side).
BLVBLUIACV P (IDLE AI8 CQNTROLVALVE POSITIVE SIDE)Orives IAC vaive (posilive side).
FEO/YELPCS (EVAP PURGE CONTFOTSOIENOIOVALVE)Drives EVAP pu.ge controtsolenoid vatve.Wilh engioe running, engin€ cootani betow 154,F'68'Cr bancry vohaSe w'ln ens nc runn,.o. eng,rc
GRN/YELFL8 (FUEL PU[4P FELAY)Orives fuelpump relay.0 V {or two secor os ahe' tJ n ng 'onir or \wnch ON ,,,,,
I7BLI(REOACC (A,/C CLUTCH RELAY)Drives A/C clutch relay.Wirh compressor ONr0 VWilh compressof OFF:banery votrage18GFN/ONNMIL (I\,lALFUNCTION INDICATOFWith MIL lLrned ON: 0 VWith illl turned OFF: banery volaqe19',AITC {AITERNAIOR CONIROL)se.ds ahernator controt signat.Wirh fully warmed.up engine ru.ntng: battery votlas€During drivins wnh smatl eteclricat toad: O V
20YEVGRNICM (IGNI'TION CONTROLMOOU!E)with ignltlon swilch ON (tl):b6n€ry vohageWilh ensine runnins: aboul t0 V (depending on
22BRN/BLKLG2 (LOGIC GAOUND)Ground for the ECM,/PCM conrrot ci'cu LLess than 1.0 V at a tt mes23BLKPG2 iPOWEA GROUND)Gro!nd lor the ECM/PCM power circuir.24YEUBLKlGP2 (POW€R SOUSCE)Power sou.ce lor the ECM/PCl, conrrolWnh ignilion swilch ON {it):battery vohageWilh ignilion switch OFF:0 V25*6WHT/FEDVSEF IREFEfl ENCE VOLTAGE)Provrdes reference voIaOe to TCM.With ignition switch ON (tt):abour 5 VWth gnition swltch OFF: O V21'1GFNFANC {RAOIATOR FANCONTFOL)Drives radialof fan ielay.With radialor fan f!nn nqr O VWilh radiato.tan stopped: batteryBL!2WBS (EVAP BYPASSSOLENOIO VALVE]Orives EVAP bypass sotenotd va !e.With ignirion swrrch ON (tt):barery vo rase
LT GRNA/VHTVSV (EVAP CONTFOTCANISTEFVENT SHUT VAIVE)Drives EVAP conlfot canisrer venl shulwnh ignirion sw'tch ON lr|l barery volaqe
WHT/NEDSLU (INTEFLOCK CONTFOLUNIT)Detects intenock conlrotLn t signalWhh ignition switch ON (tt)and brake pedadepf essed: battery vollage

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PCM CONNECTOR B {25P1 {cont'dl
Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMeasuring Conditions/Terminal Vohage
811SHBShift control solenoid valve B
control
In 1st gear and 2nd gear in -q1, q11 position,
and in E] position: Battery voltage
In 3rd gear and 4th gear in lD.J, [Dr- position: 0 V
B't2SLUInterlock controlWhen ignition switch is ON (ll), brake pedal
deoressed and accelerator Dedal released: 0 V
813D4 INDD4 Indicator light controlWhen ignition switch is first turned ON (ll):
Battery voltage for two seconds
In E position: Baftery voltage
B't 4NMSGMainshaft speed sensor groundAlways: 0 V
E tcNMMainshaft speed sensor signal
input
Depending on engine speed: Pulsing signal
When engine is stopped: 0 V
816ATP RAy'T gear position switch Eposition signal input
InE position: 0V
In other than E position: Battery voltage
817ATP 2A/T gear position switch E posi-
tion signal input
InE position: 0V
In orher than E position: Battery voltage
818 to 821Not used
s22NCSGCountershatt speed sensor groundAlwaysr 0 V
B23NCCountershaft speed sensor signal
input
Depending on vehicle speed: Pulsing signal
When vehicle is stopped: 0 V
B24ATP D4Ay'T gear position switch lor posi-
tion signal input
InEposition:0V
In other than 6 position: 5 V
ATP NPA,/T gear position switch E and
N position signals input
InE and E positions: 0V
In otherthan E and N] positions: Battery voltage
PCM CONNECTOR C {31P)
Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMeasuring Conditions/Terminal Voltage
Cl to C6- see section 11 -
c1Service check signalWith ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector oDen; 5 V
With ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector connected with sDecial tool: 0 V
C8 to Cg- see section 11 -
c10VBUBack-up power systemAlways battery voltage
C11 to C31- see section '11 -
PCM CONNECTOR D (16P}
Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMeasuring Conditions/Terminal Voltage
Dl to D4- see section 11 -
D5STOP SWBrake switch signal inputBrake pedal depressed: Battery voltage
Brake pedal released: 0 V
D6 to D16- see section 1 l -
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PCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring Conditions ('99 - 00 Models)
A/T Control System
The PCM terminal voltage and measuring condjtions are shown for the connector terminals that are related to the A//T con-trol system, The other PCM terminal voltage and measuring conditions are described in section ,11.
PCM Connoctor Tgrminrl Locations
PCM CONNECTOR A {32PI
PCM CONNECTOR 8 (25P}
Terminal NumbelSignalDescriptionM€asuring Conditions/Terminal Voltage
A105L5Service check signalWith ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector open: Approx, 5 V
With ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector connected with sDecial tool: 0 V
A14D4 INDE indicator light controlWhen ignition switch is first turned ON (ll):
ApDrox. 10 V for two seconds
In E position: Approx. 1O V
428ILUInterlock ControlWhen ignition switch ON (ll), brake pedal
depressed, and accelerator pedal rereaseo:
Battery voltage
A.32STOP SWBrake switch signal inputBrake pedal depressed: battery voltage
Brake oedal released:0 V
Terminal NumberSignalDescdptionMeasuring Condhions/Torminal Voltag6
B1!GP1Power supply systemWith ignition switch ON (ll): Battery voltage
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
PGlGround
B8LS AMLinear solenoid power supply
negative electrode
With ignition switch ON (ll): Pulsing signal
B9IG P2Power supply systemWith ignition switch ON (ll): Baftery voltage
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
810PG2G rou nd
917LS APLinear solenoid power supplypositive electrode
With ignition switch ON (ll): Pulsing signal
B20Ground
VBUBack-up power supplyAlways battery voltage
822Ground
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Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Light Does Not Come On
YES
NOTE:Reinstallthefuse if it is OK.
The A8S indicator light does not come on when ignition switch is turned ON ll.
NOTE: All indicator tights except the charg,ing system light will not come on when theMETER 17.5 A) ft se is btown.
NO
GAUGE ASSEMBI"Y 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Tho ABS indicator light does notcome on wh€n ignition switch istu.ned ON {lll.
check the METEB (7.5 A) fuse inthe under-dash fuse/relay box.
Beplace the tu3e and recheck.
Check for an open in th6 lcl cir-cuii:1, Disconnect the gauge assembly 5P connector.2. Turn the ignitjon switch ON l).3. Measure the voltage betweenthe gauge assembly 5P con-nector terminal No. 5 andbody ground.
. Ropair opan in tho wirobotwe€n thc METER t7.5 Attuso and gauge .$cmbly.. Roplacc th. und.r-dash tus./r.l.y box. lop.r cirouit in3idothe box.l
ls there baftery voltage?
Check the ABS indicator lightbulb in the gauge assembly.
ls the bulb OK?
Ch€ck tor a short to power in theWALP circuit:Measure the voltage between thegauge assembly 5P connectorterminal No. I and body ground.
Replir short to power in tho wiiGb.tweon the gruge rs3embly.nd ABS control unh.
ls there battery voltage?
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Mode Control SwitchPower Transistor
Test -'96 - 98 Models
Check for continuity between the terminals accordinq tothe table below.
Terminal
Position't071
Heato-o
HeaVDefo---o
Defo--o
VentG-o
HeaVVento--o
1
;l t
4
789
21-50
Test -'99 - 00 Models
1. Disconnsct the 3P connector from the oower tran-stsror.
2, Carefully release the lock tab on the No. 2 terminal inthe 3P connector, then remove the terminal and insu-late it from body glound.
Connect a 1.2 - 3.4 W bulb between the No. 1 andthe No. 2 cavity on the 3P connector.
Reconnect the 3P connector to the power translstor.
Turn the ignition switch ON fll), and check that theblower motor runs.
12V 1.2-3,1W
No. 1 laLU/aLK)

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Fuse NumberAmpswire ColorComponent{sl or Circuit(sl Protected
*1r '96 - 98 models*2r '98 model*3: '99 - 00 models
,lNot used
2Not used
310 AGRNRear window wioer motor, rear window washer motor
410 ARED/BLURight headlighr thigh beam)
510 ARED/GRNLeft headlight (high beam), high beam indicator light
6Not used
7204R E D/VVHTLeft rear power window motor
820A.YEUBLKRight rear power window motor
9Not used ('96 - 97 models)
't5 AREDDistributor (ignition control module) ('98 - 99 models)
10204G RN/BLKFront passenger's power window motor
1120ABLU/BLKDriver's power window motor
127.5 AYEUBLKTurn signal/hazard relay (via turn signal/hazard switch)
t515 AYEL/GRNPGM-Fl main relay
GRY or BLK,^/ELSRS u nit (VA)
141.54B LK/YE LCruise control system, audio unit*1, keyless door lock control unit*3
BLK/lr'r'HTAlternator, VSS, ELD unit (USA), EVAP purge vent shut valve, oxygen
sensors, TCM (CVT)*'
t6BLI(,/BLUABS pump motor, rear window defogger. power mirror*3, mirror delogger*3
177.5 ABLK,/YE LA,/C system, power mirror*r. option (lG2)
18YEUBTKDaytime running lights relay (Canada)
197.5 AYEUREDBack'up lights
2010ABLK/VVHTDaytime running lights control unit (Canada)
2110 AREDA/VHTRight headlight (low beam)
2210 ARE DI/E LLeft headlight (low beam)
10 AGRY or PNKSRS UNit (VB)
247.5 AGRN/ORNMoonroof relays
257.5 AYELGauge and indicator lights. interlock control unit
204GRN/BLKWindshield wiper motor, windshield washer motor,
integrated control unit {Canada)
15 AYEL/GRNAccessory socket (ACC)
2a10 A,/']5A''YE L/R EDAudio unit, option (ACC)
29Not used
307.5 AR ED/BLKDash lights, option (dash lights)
1.5 ABLUA/VHTECM/PCl\4, PGM-Fl majn relay, integrated control unit
RED/BLKFront parking lights, taillights, license plate lights
337.5 AWHT/GRNlnterlock control unit. key interlock solenoid
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Disconnect the A and B connectors from the audio unit.
Cavity WireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
Reconnect the B connector only to the audio unit.
Cavity WireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible cause iI result is not obtained
B9GRN/ORN
Driver's door lock
switch in UNLOCK
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
. Poor ground 1G551). Faulty driver's door lock switch. An open in the wire. Short in the wireDriver's door lock
switch in LOCK
Check for voltage to grou nd:
There should be 4 V or more.
810G R NAr'r'HT
Driver's door lock
switch in UNLOCK
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
. Poor ground (G551)
. Faulty driver's door lock switch. An open in the wire. Shon in the wireDriver's door lock
switch in LOCK
Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be I V or less.
23-263
A4WHT/BLU
LJnder all conditionsCheck {or voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 47 (7.5 A) tuse in the
under hood fuse,i relay box. An open n the w re
A5YEL/RED
lg nition swirch ACC (l)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 28 , I0 A) f use in the
under dash fuse.elay box
An open " :ne n re
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Check for continuity to groundr
There should be continuity.
B o$. \. '.1 - 5 A' iuse n the
,,^oe' aas_'-se relay box
A_ ooe^ ' :ne wrre
Pc.' E'o--d rG401, G402)
A- ooen n lhe wire
B6B LK,/YE L
lgnition switch ON0l)
8158LK
Under all conditions
B1BLU/RED
lgnition key inserted
into the ignition key
swrtch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more
Poor ground (G401, G402)
Faulty ignition key switch
An open in the wire
Short in the wire
An open in the wireCheck for continuity berwee. lFe
audio unit 16P connector l-o 3ler-
minal and power door lock control
unit 12P connector No. 6 lermrnal:
There should be continu ty
lgnition key removed
from the ig nition key
swtlcn
B3B LUlt/E L
U nderall conditions
B8LT GRN/
BLK
Ceiling light switch in"middle position"
Connect to ground:
The ceiling lighr shouldcome on.
Blown No.43 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-hood Iuse/relay box
Blown ceiling light bulb
Fau lty ceiling light
An open in the wire
814LT GRN/
RED
Each door open, one at
a time
Check tor voltage to ground:
There should be'l V or less.
. Faulty door switch. An open in the wire
Br6GRY
U nderall conditionsConnect to groundl
Horn should sound.
. Blown No. 52 ('15 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
. Fau lty horn. Faulty horn relay. An open in the wire