1997 HONDA CIVIC Code 38

Emission Control System
Evaporative Emission {EVAP) Controls (cont'dl
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EVAPCONTROLCANISTERVENTSHUTVALVE
O.RINGReplace.
EVAPCONTROLCANISTER
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
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'99 - 00 modols except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1456: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control system leak
detected (fuel tank svstem).
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1457: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control system leak
detected (EVAP control canister system).
Possible Cause
. Fuel fill cap
. Vacuum Connections
. FuelTank
. EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut Valve
. EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut Valve Circuit
. EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve
o EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve Circuit
. EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve
0 -30 in,Hg
. EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve Circuit
. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuir
. EVAP Control Canister
. ORVR vent shut valve
. ORVR vapor recirculation valve
. Throttle Body
Troubleshooting Flowchart
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The MIL has been reported on.DTC P1456 o. P1457 is stored.
Check the EVAP cont.ol canistervent shul valve:1. Disconnect the vacuum hosefrom the EVAP three wayvalve and connect a vacuumpump to the hose.2. Remove the EVAP controlcanister vent shut valve fromtne canrster.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Apply vacuum to the hose.Check for a short in the wiro(VSV linel:Disconnect the 2P connector fromthe EVAP control canister ventDoes the vaive hold vacuum?
RoDair 3hort in the wire botwe€nthe EVAP control canilter ventshut valve and the ECM/PCM{A4t.
Does the valve hold vacuum?Check the EVAP cont.ol canisterv€nl shut valve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect ECM/PCM connectorterminal A4 to body groundwith a jumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Apply vacuum to the hose.
Reolace the EVAP control canis-ter veni shut valve.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
Wire side of female terminals
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Troubleshootin g Procedures
Chccking the Diagnostic Trouble Code IDTC)with an OBD ll Scan tool or Honda PGM Tester
when the PCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the pl indicator light in the gauge assembly willblink. When the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) (located under the dash on the driver,s side) is connected to the OBD llScan Tool or Honda PGM Tester as shown, the scan tool or tester will indicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) whenthe ignition switch is turned ON{ll).
lf the El indicator light or the MIL has been reported on, or lf a driveability problem is suspected, follow this procedure:
1. Connect the OBD ll Scan Tool (conforming to SAE J19781 or Honda PGM Tester to rhe 16p DLC. (See the OBD ll ScanTool or Honda PGM Tester user's manual for specific instructions. lf you are using the Honda PGM Tester, make sure itis set to the SAE DTC type.)
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (lll, and observe the DTC on the screen,3, Record all fuel and emission DTCS, A/T DTCS, and freeze data.4 lf there is a fuel and emissions DTC, first checkthe fuel and emissions system as indicated bythe DTC (except for DTCP0700). DTC P0700 means there is one or more A,/T DTC, and no problems were detected in the fuel and emissions cir-cuit of the PCM.
5. Write down the radio station oresets.
6. Reset the memory with the PGM Tester or by removing the BACK UP fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay boxfor more than 10 seconds.
7. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at speeds over 30 mph (50 km/hr), and then recheck for DTCS. lf the A"/T DTCreturns, go to the Symptom-to Component Chart on pages 14-52 and 14-53 for'96 - 98 models, and pages 14-54 and14-55 for the'99 - 00 models, lf the DTC does not return, there was an intermittent problem within the circuit. Makesure all pins and terminals in the circuit are tight, and then go to step g.
8. Reset the radio preset stations, and set the clock.
OBD ll SCAN TOOL orHONDA PGM TESTER
DAYA LINK CONNECTOR {16P}
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Chocking th€ Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI
with the Servico Check Conneqtor and Sp€cialTool
When the PCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the @ indicator light in the gauge assembly will blink
When the Service Check Connector (locat€d under the dash on the passengsr side) is connected with the special tool as
shown, the E indicator light will blink the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) when the ignition switch is turned ON (ll).
When the E indicator light has been reported on, connect the Service Check Connector with the special too'.
Then turn ON (ll) the ignition switch and obssrve the E indicator tight.
CONNECTOBSERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR I2PI07PAZ -0010100
Codes 1 through 9 are indicated by individual short blinks, Codes 10 and above are indicat€d by a sories of long and short
blinks. One long blink equals 1O short blinks. Add the long and short blinks together to determine th€ code. After deter-
mining the code, refer to the electrical system Symptom-to Component Chart on pages 1+52 and 1+53 for'96 - 98 mod-
els, and 14-54 and 14-55 for the '99 - 00 models.
S€r DTC 1
s.. DTC 2
Long blinkShort blink lfiYa tim.!,
S€c DTC 15
(cont'd)
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Short blink loncel
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Symptom-to-Component Ghart
Electrical System -'gG - 98 Models
*1: The DTC in the parentheses is the code E indicator light indicates when the Data Link connector is connected to theHonda PGM Tester.*2: Whenever the Honda PGM Tester or Scan Tool detects an automatic transmission control system DTC, p07OO will beset in the PGM-FI control svstem.
DTCIIE Indicaior
LightMILDotection ltemPage
P1753
fl)BlinksONLock-up control solenoid valve A14-56
P1758
\21BlinksONLock-up control solenoid valve B14-58
P1705
(51BlinksONAy'T gear position switch (short to groundl14-60
P1706
(6)OFFONA,/T gear position switch (open)14-62
P0753
l7lBlinksONShift control solenoid valve A14-64
P0758
{8)ElinksONShift control solenoid valve B14-66
POl20
(9)BlinksONCountershaft speed sensor14-68
P0715
{15)
'96 - 97
models:
OFF'98 model:
Blinks
ON
Mainshaft speed sensor
14-70
P1768
{16)BlinksONLinear solenoid't 4-72
P0740
(40)OFFONLock-up control system14-7 4
P0730
(41)OFFONShift control system14-75
P0700*,
(none)Automatic transmission control svstem in the pGM-Fl
control svstem
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SYmPtom
E indicator light does not come on tor two seconds after ignition
switch is first turned ON {ll}.
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is ON (ll).
Shift lever cannot be moved from @ position with the brake pedal
depressed.
Inspection Ref. Page
11-16
14-78
Inspection't4-79
lf the self-diagnostic l-d indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
NOTE: lf a customer describes the symptom for code Pl706 {6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test-driv-
ing, then recheck the DTC.
14-53

Symptom-to-Component Chart
Electrical System -'99 - 00 Models
*1: The DTc in the parentheses is the code E indicator tight indicates when the Data Link connector is connected to theHonda PGM Tester.*2: Whenever the Honda PGM Tester or scan Tool detects an automatic transmission control system DTc, p07oo will beset in the PGM-FI control svstem
DTC*IE Indicator
LightMILDotostion ltemPage
P1753
fi)BlinksONLock-up control solenoid valve A'14-80
P1758
t2lBlinksONLock-up control solenoid valve B14-82
P1705
{5}BlinksONAy'T gear position switch {short to ground)14-84
P1706
(6)OFFONy'VT gear position switch {open)14-81
P0753
\71BlinksONShift control solenoid valve A14-89
P0758
(8)BlinksONShift control solenoid valve B14-9r
P0720
(9)BlinksONCountershaft speed sensorr4-93
P0715
(15)B linksONMainshaft speed sensor14-95
P1768
(16)BlinksONLinear solenoid't 4-97
PO7 40(40)OFFONLock-up control system14-99
P0730
(41)OFFONShift control svstem14- 100
P0700*,
(none)OFFAutomatic transmission control system in the pGM_Fl
controt svstem
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Electrical Troubleshooting (,96 - gg Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Lock-up contror sorenoid Varve A
Po$ible Cau3e
. Disconnecled lock-up controlsolenoid valvo A connector. Short or open in lock-uD controlsolenoid valv€ A wire. Fauliy lock-up contlol solonoidvalve A
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
. OBD ll Scrn Toot indicates CodeP1753.. Self-diagnosis @ indicatorlight blinks once.
Check for a Short to Powo.:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (32p) and B(25P) connsgl6ps 1rq- thaPCM.3. Turn the ignition swjtch ON 0t).4, Measure the voltage betweenthe 85 and Ag or A22 terminals.
Repair shoit to power in the wirebetw€en the 85 terminal and thglock-up coDtrol tolenoid valve A.
Mea3ure Lock-up Control Sole-noid Valve A RGislance:'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Measure the resistancebetween the 85 and A9 or A22terminals.
Check lor looso PCM conn€ctoB.lf nece$.ry, substituto a known-good aolonoid valve ass€.nblv olPCM end rech6ck.
ls the resistance 12 - 25 O?
NOTE: Record allfreeze data before you troubleshoot.
A l32P)
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('96 - 9g Modelsl
Troubleshooting Ftowchart - Lock-up control sorenoid Varve B
Possible Cause
. Disconnected lock-up controlsolenoid valve B connector' Short or open in lock-up controlsolonoid valve B whe. Faulty lock-up control solenoidvalve B
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
. OBD ll Scan Tool indicrtes CodeP1758.. Self-diagnosis E indicrtor lightblinkstwice.
Check for a Shon to Power:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (32p) and B(25P) connectors from thePCM,3. Turn the ignition switch ON t).4. Measure the voltage betweenthe 84 and A9 or A22 termi-nals.
Repeir short to power in the wirebetween the 84 teiminal and thelock-up control solenoid valve B.
Moasure Lock-up Control Sole-noid Valve B Resistance:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Measure the resistancebetween the 84 and Ag orA22 terminals.
Check for loose FCM connectors,lf necessary, substitute a known-good solenoid valve assembly olP1CM and rech6ck.
ls the resistance 12 - 25 O?
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot.
A {32P)
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