1996 HONDA CIVIC power train

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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Fuel and Emrsslons
SoecialToofs .....,...."..,. 11-2
Component Locations
lndex ....................., ......... 11-3
Svstem Description
Vacuum Connections ................,,..,.. ......... 11-12
Electrical Connections ...............,.,.,... ....... 11-29
System Connectors ........,.,.,.......................... 1 1-51
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures ................. .. 11-81
Engine Control Module/PowertrainControl Module TerminalAfiangement ....,.,..... 11-88
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart .................,., 11.97
How to Read Flowcharts .,.......................... . 11-103
PGM-Fl System
System Description ...... 11-10,1
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Engine Control Module/PowertrainContlol Module ........ 11-107
Manitold Absolute Pressure Sensor .....'. . ... 11-115
fntake Air Temperatuie Sensor ..... . . ., . 11'121
Engine Coolant Temperatuae Sensol ........., 11-128
Throttle Position Sensor ...................,........... 11-132
Primary Heated Orygen Sensor (Sensor 1l ... 11-139
Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 21.................................................... 1 1-153
Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater ...................,. 11-157
Fuel Supply System ...... 11-164
Random Mislire ......., ..11-166
Misfire Detected in One Cylindsr ................. 11-167
Knock Sensor .,.,............ 11-170
CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor ................................... 11'172
Vehicle Speed Sensor ...........,......,...,.,........... 1t-176
Barometric Pressure Sensor ...............,......... I 1-178
Electrical Load Detector,.,,............................ 1 1-179
CKF Sensor .................... 11-183
ECM/PCM Internal Circuit ............................. I 1-188
A/T Signal {TMA/TMBI .................................. I 1-189
ldle Control System
System Doscriplion ............ 11-190
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
ldle Control System ...... 11-192
ldle Air Control Va1ve .................................... I 1-19i1
Starter Switch Signal .................................... 1 1'202
Air Conditioning Signal ................................. 11'201
Ahernator FR Signal .................................... . 1 1-208
BrakeSwitch Signal ..................................... f 1"210
Power Sleering Prossure Switch Signal ......11-212
A/T Gear Position Signal ............................... 11-216
Clutch Swiich Signal ................................-.... 11-214
ldte Speed Setting . .............11-220
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Lines .,...................,.,.,.,11-221
Fuef Tube/Ouick-Connect Fittings ..........,.,........ 11 -227
System Description ....'.... 11-230
Fuel Pressure .......,.,,........... 11-230
Fuef fniectors ......................11-232
Fu€f Pressure Regulator .....,.......................'...,. 11-231
Fuef Fifter ............................11-235
Fuel Pump .............'.......'.... 11-236
PGM-FI Main Relay .............11'237
Fuel Tank ................ ....,...'.'.' 11'211
Intake Air System
System Description ....-.-.....11-243
Air Cfeaner ...........,......."". .11-211
Throttle Cable .....................11-211
Throttfe Body ........ ..'... . . .,.11-211
Fuel Iniestion Air Control System ,.,.,....-........... 11-250
Emission Control System
System Description .-..........11-252
Taifpip€ Emission ...............11-252
Three Way Catafytic Convert€r ............,.,,.,.,.,.... 11 -252
Exhaust Gas Racirculaiion System ...,.,,,,.,.,.,.,,. 11'254
Positive Crankcas€ Ventilation System .... . . .. 11-266
Evaoorative Emission Controls ..................,,..,.,. 11 -267

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CLUTCH SWITCH lDl6Y5 onginoM,/TITroubleshooting, page 1 1-218
'96 - 98 modsls:
Sell-diagnostic Procedures.page 11 81
ENGINC CONTROL MOOUI.T(FCMI/POWERTRATN
CONTROL MODULE IPCMITroubleshooting, page 1 1-107
'9!, - 0o modol3:
PGM.FI MAIN RELAYRslay Testing, page 11-237Troubleshooting, page 1 1-238PGM.FI MAIN RELAYRelay Testing, page l1 237Troubleshooting, pago 1'! 238
SERVICEl2Pl
CONNECTOR
ENGINE CONTROL MODU1T(ECM}/POWERTRAIN
CONTROL MODULE IPCMITroubleshooting, page 11 111SERVICE CHECK CONNECTORtzPlSelf-diagnostic Procedures,page 11-81
Self-diagnostic Procedures,page 11-81
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures
How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) has been reported on, or there is a driveability problem, use the appropr'-
ate orocedure below to diagnose and repair the problem'
A. When the MIL has come on:
,1. connect the Honda PGM Tester or an oBD ll scan tool to the 16P Data Link connector (DLC) located near the left
kick panel.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
3. Check the DTC and note it. Also check and note
the freeze trame data
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart and
begin troubleshooting.
NOTE:
.SeetheoBD||scantoolorHondaPGMTesteruser,smanua|sforspecificoperatinginstructions..
.Thescantoo|oltestercanreadtheDiagnosticTroub|ecodes(DTc},freezeframedata,currentdata,andother
Engine Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) data'
oFreezeframedataindicatestheengineconditionswhenthefirstma|function,misfireorfue|trimma|function
was detected. lt can be useful information when troubleshooting'
B. When the MIL has not come on , out there is a d riveability problem, refer to the Symptom Chart on page 1 1-84'
c.DTcswi|lbeindicatedbytheb|inkingoftheMa|function|ndicatorLamp(M|L)withthescsserviceconnectorcon.
nected.
Connect the SCS service connector to Service Check Connector as shown (The 2P Service Check Connector is
|ocatedunderthedashonthepassenger,ssideofthevehic|e')TurntheignitionswitchoN{||)'
OBO ll SCAN TOOL olHONOA PGM TESTER
SERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR I2P)
scs sERvlcE(cont'd)
MALFUNCTIONINDICATORLAMP
DATA LINK CONNECTOR Il6PI
07PAZ - (x)l0100
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
ll, Engine Control Module (ECM)/powertrain Control Module (pCM) Reset procedure
NoTE: Resetting the EcM/PcM will erase any stored DTcs and any freeze data. lt will also restart all readiness codemonitors.
Either of the following actions will reset the ECM/PCM.
. Use the OBD ll scan tool or Honda pGM Tester to clear the EClM,s/pCM,s memory.
NorE: see the oBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.
' Turn the ignition switch oFF. Remove the BACK uP (7.5 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box for 10 sec-onds.
NorE: Bemoving the BACK uP (7 5 A) fuse cancels the clock and the radio presets. Make note of the customer,spresets so you can reset then
lll. Final Procedure (this procedure must be done after any troubleshoottng)
1. Remove the SCS Service Connector if it is connected.
NoTE: If the Scs service connector is connected and there are no DTcs stored in the EcMipcM, the MtL will stayon when the ignition switch is turned ON 0l).
2. Do the ECM/PCM Reset procedure.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Probable Cause List lFor th€ DTC Chart, see page 11-971*: '99 - 00 models
Probable GausePageSystem
11 1-107Engine Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (l'uM)
PGM-Fl main relay
l^^iti^n cwetam
211-230,231
3't't-237
Section 23
51'1-172,183Crankshaft Position/fop Dead Center/Cylinder Fosltlon sensor clrculr' Lr\F selrsor
circuit
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor circuit
ldle Air Control (lAC) Valve
ldle speed adjustment
Throttle bodY
Throftle cable
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
Throftle Position (TP) sensor
Barometric pressure (BARO) senso'
Mf g"a, po"ition signal (see page 11-216) or clutch switch signal
Brake switch signal
Air Cleaner
lntake air pipe
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
Evaporative emission (EVAP) control
Contaminated fuel
ORVR vent shut valvs
't1-124
71 1-194
I11-220 - 223
11-241
'1011-244
1111-115
1211-132
13't1-178
14Section 14. 11-218
1511-210
16't1-244
1811-252
1911-261
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21*11-296
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
Engine/P_o_wgrtrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement('96 - 98 Models '99 - 00 Dt6y5 engine with M/T) tc'oniOi
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31PI
1
CKFP
2
CXPPTDCPa
ACS
5
sTs
7
scsII
rMA
10
v8u121314t51517
ALTF
TE
vss23lP+
21252930
TMA
Wire side of female terminalsECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
NOTE: Standard baftery voltage is 12 V
'1: USA modelr2rA,.T (D16Y7, O16Y8 ensane)*3: CVT (O16Y5 engine)*4: Ay'T and O16Y7 engine'5: Excepl A./T snd Dl6Y7 engine16: Ay'T (D16Y8 ensine){7: CVT (Dl6Y5 eosine) and O16Y8 enoine"8: 96 Dl6Y8 engine (coupe),'97 D16y8 engine (coupe: atl:ed-9I t!!rnodelr,'98 D16y5 ensine,,98 D16y8 e;sine.D16Y5 lM/T) ensine
1-90
19: D16Y5 engine'10: M/T (Dl6Y5 engine)*11r Except M/T 116Y5 engine)*12: D16Y5, D16Y8 engine*13: Dl6Y8 enqine*14: O16Y7 enginei15: '-97 O16Y7 engjne (coupe: KL modet, sedan: KL (LX) modet),'98D16Y7 enqine'99 - 00
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To.min!lnumberWiracoloaTorminalnameDo6criptlonSignal
1BLU/REDCKFP (CKF SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CKF sensor.With engine running: pulses2BLUCKPP (CKP SENSOF PSIDE)Detects CKP sensor.With engine running: pulses3GRNTDCP {TDC SENSOR PSIDE}Detects TDC sensor,With engine running: putses4YELCYPP (CYP SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CYP sensor.With engine running: pulses
5BLU/FEDACS {Tr'C SWITCH SIGNAL)Detects ,ay'C sw;tch signat.With Iy'C switch ONr 0 VWith Ay'C switch OFF: batrery vottage
6BLU/ORNSTS (STARTER SWITCHSIGNAL)Detects staner swilch signal,With staner switch ON ltlt): batery vohageWith staner switch OFF: 0 V
8RNSCS (SERVICE CHECKSIGNAL)Detects service check connector signal{the signalcausing a OTC indicationlWith the connector connected: O Vwith the connector disconnected: about 5 vor battery voltageLT 8LUK,LINE (DLC)Sends and receives scan iool signal,Wirh ignition switch ON { ): about 5 V
9+3GRYDat6 communication with TCM: ECMcontrol ctat6 outputWith ignition switch ON (tt):putses
10WHT/BLUVBU (VOLTAGE BACK UP)Power source forthe ECM/PCMcontrol circuit. Power sourc€ lortheDTC memory
Battery voltage at all times
11WHT/REDCKFM {CKF SENSOR MSIDE)Ground tor CKF sensor signal.
12CKPM (CKP SENSOR MSIDE)Ground for CKP sensor s;gnat.
REDTDCI\4 (TDC SENSOR MSIDE)Ground for TDC sensor signal.
14BLKCYPM (CKP SENSOB MSIDE}Groond for CYP sensor signal.
15."BLU/BLKVTM (VTEC PRESSUREswtTcH)Oetscts VTEC pressure switch signal.Wrth engine at low enginespeed:0 VWth engineathigh engine speed: tatteryvoltase
16GRN
PSPSW (P/S OIL PRESSUREswtTcH)Detects PSP switch signal.At idle with steering wheel in straight aheadposition:0 VAt idle with stsering wheet at fult tock batteryvoltage'17WHT/REDALTF (ALTERNATOR FRSIGNAL)Detects ahernator FR signal.With fullyw6rmed up engine running:0 V- bat-teryvohage (depending on electricat toad)18BLUI/VHTVSS {VEHICLE SPEED SEN-SOR}Oetects VSS signal.Whh ignitjon switch ON {tt) and front wheetsrotating: cycles 0 V- 5 V23+14BLKlP+ {HO2S PUtr4P CELL +}Controls HO2S pump ce .With ignition switch ON (ll): abour 0.5 - 5.3 V
24.10REDrP-, vs- {Ho2s coMt oN)Reference voltage supply.With fullywarmed up engine et idle:about2.6-2.8 V25*roVS+ (VS CELL VOLTAGE)Detects VS cell voltage.With ignition switch ON t): abour 7 V
29LT GRN*'ATPNP (Ar'T GEAR POSI,TroN swrTcH)Deteds Ay'T g6srposhion switch signat.In E orE position: O Vln any other position: battery vottage
RED{roCLSW (CLUTCH SWITCH}Detects clutch switch signal,Wilh clutch pedal released: about 5 VWith clutch pedal deDressed: O V30PNK4TMBData communication with TCM:ECM controldata inputWith ignit;on switch ON (lt):putses

Troubleshooting
Eng ine/P_owertrain Control Module Term inal Arrangement
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl (cont,d)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31P)Wire side of female terminalsNOTE;Standard
*1;4"/T lD16Y7, D16Y8 ensinel
43: CVI(016Y5 engine)'4: D16Y5, D16Y8, 81642 engin€
ECM/FCM CONNECTOR C 13lPI
is 12 V.
Sig.al
lBLK4/VHTPO2SHTC (PNIMARY HEATEOOXYGEN SENSOB HEATES CONTROL)
Drivss primary hoated orygen sensofWith ignition switch ON (lr)rbanery volageWrh fJly warned up €ngir. ru..i19: duty.oaro ed
2WHT/GFNALTC (ALTESNATOB CONTSOL)Sends aliernalo. control sig nal,With fullywa.med upengine ronning; banery vohaseDuring d.iving with smallelect.icatioad; O V38ED/BLUK5 (KNOCK SENSOR)with sngine knocking: pulses
5WHT/REDATTF {AITEFNATOR FR SIGNAL'Detects slternaror FR si9n.l.With tullywarmed up engine running:O V- batteryvortage(dependingon erectficat toad)
WHT/8LKEGRL (EGN VAIVE LIFTSENSOR)Dete.ts EGR valve lrft sensorsignat.
GRN,4r'l/flTSGl ISENSOE GBOUND)Groond fo. MAP s€nsor.L€ss rhan 1.0 v at alltimes88luCKPP (CKP SENSOR P SIOE'With engine running: pulses9CKPM {CKP SENSOR M SIDEIGround for CKP sensor.
BLU/BLKwlvl (wEc PREssuSE swtTcllSIGNAI)D€tocts VTEC pfessure switch signat,With €ngine at low enginospeed:0VWith engin€ at high engino speed : banery vo ttaae
16PHO25 (PRII\,1AFY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR, SENSOR 1)Oetects primary heated oxygen s6nsor lsen-With lhrottle f!l1y open€d from idtewith tuly,wa.med !p engin€: Ebove 0.6 VWilh thronl€ quickly closed: b€tow 0.4 V
FED/GRNMAP (I\,4ANIFOLD ASSOLUIEPFESSUSE SENSOB}Dotocrs i,4AP sensor signsl.With ignitioh switch ON (ll):about 3 VAt idlei6boul 1.0 V (depending on engine speed)18GBN/8LKSG2 (SENSOR GSOUND)Less than 1.0 V aralttimes'19YEUNEDVCCl (SENSOR VOLTAGEIPowersourcero MAPsenso..With ignition swilch ON {ll):about 5 VWirh iqnition switch OFF]0 V20GNNIDCP (TDC SENSOB P SIDEIWith ongine running: pulses218EDTDCI\,I (TDC SENSOR M SIOE)Ground lor TOC aensor.22BTU/NEDCKFP (CKF SENSOR P SIDE)With engine running: p!lses
23VSS {VEHIClE SPEED SENSOR)Wilh ignrt|on swich ON rllr snd lront wl-ee' rotating.cycles 0 V about 5V or baneryvottage
25BED/YELIAT ONTAKE AIF TEi,4PEBA.TUEE SENSOR)Detects IAT senso. signat.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 0.1 4.8 Vldepending on i.take air ternpe.atu re)
268ED,ryVHTECT (ENGINE COOLANTTEI\,I.PESATUBE SENSOR)Oelects ECT sensor signal.With ignirion swirch ON {ll):about0.1 -4.8 V(depending on engine coolant temperatu re)
21NED/BLKTPS (THROTTLE POSITION SEN,SOF)Detects TP sensor signal.Wilh th.onle fully op€n: about 4.a VWith rhronle f!lly closed: about 0.5 V
2aYEVBLUVCC2 (SENSOR VOLTAGE)Provides s6nsor voltag€.With ignirion swirch ON (tt):about 5VWith ignilion swiich OFF:0 V29YELCYPP (CYP SENSOR P SIDE)Wilh €ngrne running: pruses3oBLKCYPM (CYP SENSOR M SIDE]G,ound for CYP sonsor.J1WHT/FEDCKFM (CKF SENSOB M SIDE)Ground fo. CKF sonsorsign6i.
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