1997 HONDA CIVIC Fuel trouble shooting

Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTGI Chart (cont'dl
*7: D16YS engine (M/T)*8: D16Y5, D'16Y8 engine*9: USA model*14r'97 model*15r '96 model
DTC(MlL indicationlDetection lt6mProbablc CausePage
P1162+1 (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) CircuitMalfunction
Open or short in Primarv HO2S (Sensor 1Primary H02S (Sensor 1)1 1- 146
P]163' (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) CircuitSlow Response
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
11-145
Pl164*r (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor l) Cjrcuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
1 1- 150
P1165*? (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) Circuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
11-150
P1166' (41i
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) Heater System ElectricalProblem
Open or short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)heater circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1)ECM/PCM
1 1-'161
P1167*' (41)Primary Heated Oxygen SensorlSensor 1) Heater SystemMalfunction
Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) VS+ circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1) HeaterPrimarv HO2S {Sensor 1)1 1- 163
P1168*' (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) LABEL Low Input
. Short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) LABELcircuit11-151
Pl169*? (48)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1)IABEL High Input. Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)IABELcircuit. Short in ground circuit11.152
P1259*3(221
WEC System MalfunctionWEC Solenoid ValveOpen or short in WEC SolenoidValve circu itVTEC Pressure SwitchOpen or short in VTEC Pressure SwitchcircuitECM,FCM
Section 6
P1297*s (20)Electrical LoadDetector CircuitLow Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM11-179
Pr298+' l20l
Electrical LoadDetector CircuitHigh Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM1 1-181
anosome ofP0301P0302P0303P0304
l71ll72ll73ll7 4l
Bandom Misfirelgnition systemFuel supply systemMAP sensorEGR systemIAC valveContaminated fuelLack ol fuel
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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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PGM-FI System
Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCMI
('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl (cont'd)
NOTE:. When there is oo Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored, the MtL wi

stay on if the SCSservace connector is connected and the ignition switch is on,. lf this symptom is intermittent, checklor:- A loose Fl E/M 115 A) fuse in the under hood luse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMP fuse (15 A) in the underdash fuse/relay box- An intermittent shon in the wire between the ECM/PCM (C7) and the service cnecKconnector- An intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A18) and the gaugeassembly- An intermittent shon in the wire between the ECM/PCM {D4) and the MAp sensorAn intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (D10), the Tp sensor, theEGR valve l:ft sensor (D16Y5 engine) and/or the Fuel tank pressure sensor (,96Dl6Y8 engine (coupe), '97 016Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) modeli,'97 016Y8 engine {coupe: all models, sedan: KL modeti,'98,all models}- PGM-FImain relay. See the OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals lor specitic operatinginstructions.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 13lPI
Wire side of female terminals
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11-108
The Maltunction Indicator Lamp(MlLl stays on o. comes on eftartwo s€conds,
Check the Oiagnoslic TroubleCode {DTC}I1. Connect a scan tool or HondaPGM Tester.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Read the DTC with the scantool or Honda PGM Tester.
Go to troubleshooting p.oc€dur€s(se€ pago 11{11.Are any DTC{s) indicated?
Check the DTC by MIL indication:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the SCS service con,nector to the service checkconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (lli.
Repair opon ol short in wirebotwoen the ECM/PCM (C8)
and Data Link Connector.Go to troublelhooting proce-dure ls6e page 11-811.
Does the MIL indicate any DTC?
Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?
Check for a short in the wire(SCS lin€l:1. Disconnect the SCS serviceconnector.2. Stop the engine and turn theignition switch ON {lli.3. Measure voltage between theECM/PCM connector terminalC7 and body ground.
Ropair short to body Iround inthe wire betweon ECM/PCM lCTland sorvice check connector.
ls there approx. 5 V?
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Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) (Sensor 1l
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0133: A slow response problem in the Primary Heated
Oxygen Sensor {Primary H02S) (Sensor 1) circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) Pl163: A slow response problem in the Primary Heated
Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) (Sensor 1)circuit
Description
By controlling the airlfuel ratio with a Primary Ho2S {Sensor 1) and a secondary HO2S {Sensor 2), the deterioration of the
primary HO2S (Sensor 1) can be evaluated by its feedback period. when the feedback period of the Ho2s exceeds a cer-
tain value during stable driving conditions, the sensor will be judged as deteriorated
when deterioration has been detected during two consecutive trips. the MIL comes on and DTC P0133 or P1163* will be stored'
NOTE: tf DTC P0131, P0132 and/or P0135 are stored at the same time as DTC P0133, troubleshoot those DTCS first' then
troubleshoot DTC P0133. lf DTC Pl 162, P1168 and/or P1169 are stored at the same time as DTC P1163, troubleshoot those
DTCS first, then recheck for DTC Pl163.
Possible Cause
o Primary HO2S (Sensor 'l) Deterioration
o Primary HO2S Heater (Sensor 1)Deterioration
. Exhaust system leakage
Troublsshooting Flowchart
tFol3al
I P1163
- The MIL has been reported on- DTC P0133 and/or Pl163* is
stored,
Problem Verilication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro
cedure-2. Connect the scan tool
3. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
4. Connect the SCS service con-
nector.5. Test-drive u nder Iollowing
conditions.- 55 mph (88 km/h) steadyspeed- A/f in D position {M/T in
5th gear)
Until readiness code comes
lntermittent failure, 3Y3tem i3 OK
at thi3 time. Ch.ck lol Poor con-
ncctions or loosc wiros at C123
{C145)! lPrimary HO2S, Sensor 1l
and ECM/PCM.
Replace th6 Prim.ry HO2S (Sen'
sor 11.
*: P'l163 (D16Y5 engine with M/T)
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Troubleshooting Flowchart
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NO
a-,-:- -
YES
- The MIL ha3 b€on rePorled on.- DTC P0171 a^dlot P0172 arc
stored,
is the fuel pressure OK?
Check the fuel pt€ssure regulator
and fusl re{urn pipe.ls the fuel pressure too high
ortoo low?
Check the Primary HO2S:
1. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
Ioad (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator Ian comes on
2. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) output with the
scan tool,
Check the tu6l pump. fuel leedpipe, fu€l fiher, and Iuel Pressureregulator.
Does it stay at less than 0.3 V
or more than 0.6 V?
Check lor a sticking or leaking
EVAP purge control solenoid
With a vacuum PumP, aPPIY vacu-
um to the EVAP purge control
solenoid valve from the intake
manifold side.
Does it hold vacuum?
Check the MAP sensor outputr
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
2. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
Check th6 response of the MAP
sensoa:1. Start the engine.2. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
ls a MAP of 40.0 kPa 1300 mmHg,12.0 inHg) or less indicated within
one second after starting the
engine?
- Check th€ valve cloarance.- Check the EGR rystem lD16Y5enginel.- lf they are OK, r€place the tueliniocto]3.
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PGM-FI System
Random Misfire
lFoioo l*u o, [FTioo l*' *' and
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0300*5 or P1300*3 *1 and some of P0301 - P0304:Random misfire.Description
Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensorwhich is attached to the crankshaft.
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected. the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3'*' and some of DTCs P0301 through P0304 will be stored. Then, after misfire has ceased, the MIL willcome on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3 *a and some of DTCS P0301 through P0304 will be stored.NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC. troubleshoot those DTCS first, thenrecheck for the misfire DTC.
P0106*4. P0107. P0108, P1128*3 *5, Pl129*3 *5; MAP sensorP0131. P0132: HO2S
P0171, P0112i Fuel metering
P0401, P 1491, P1498: EGR svstem*1P0505: ldle Control SystemP1253: VTEC System*,P1361, P1362: TDC sensorP1381, Pl382: CYP sensorP1508: IAC valve
Possible Cause. Fuel pump insufficient fuel pressure, amount of flow. Fuel line clogging, blockage, leakage. Fuel filter clogging. Fuel pressure regulator stuck open. EGR system malfunction*1. Distributormalfunction. lgnition coil wire open. leakage *l: D16Y5 engine. lgnition control module malfunction *2: D16Y5, D16Y8, Bt6A2 engine. MAP sensor range/performance, poor response*r *3: '97 models. Valves carbon deposit *4;'96 models. Compression low *5: '98 - 00 models. IAC valve malfunctionr.. VTEC system malfunction*,. Fuel does not meet Owner's Manual spec., lackoffuel. HO2S. HO2S circuit
Troubleshooting
By test-driving, determine the conditions during which misfire occurs, Depending on these conditions, test in the orderdescribed in the table below.
Possible
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rage
causeEGR*1
system
Crankshaft
position (CKP)
sensor
Fuel
pressure
Distributor and
lgnition wirestcMClearance
tAc
ValveMAP
sensor
section 611-230,
231section 23section 23section 611-19411
Only low rpm and
loado@@oo
Only accelerating@o@@
Only high rpm and
toaooo@
Not specificoo@
NOTE: lf misfire doesn't recur, some possible causes are fuel that doesn't meet owne/s manualspec, lack of fuel, carbon deposits on spark plug, etc.
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P0304

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t,96 D16Y8 engine (coup6l,'9? Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model)"g7 Dl6Y8 ongine (coupe: all mod-
els, sedan: KL model,'98-8ll modelsl 39 - 00 Dl5Y5 engine with M/Tl:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P1456: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control system leak
detected (fuel tank sYsteml
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1457: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control system leak
detected (EVAP control canister system).
Fr4t6l
fF14s7
Possible Causs
. Fuel fill cap
. Vacuum Connections
. Fuel Tank
. EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut Valve
. EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut Valve Circuit
. EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve
. EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve Circuit
. EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve
. EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve Circuit
. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
. Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit
. EVAP Control Canister
. Throttle Body
Troublsshooting Flowchart
VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE,0 - 30 in.HgA973X - 041 -
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EVAPCONTROL
.4, cANrsrER
re ./ VALVE
{S----r*::n
\(cont'd)
- The MIL ha3 been rePofted
on.- DTC P1456 or P1457 is stored.
Check the EVAP control canbtol
vent shut valve:1. Disconnect the vacuum hose
Irom the EVAP three waY
valve and connect a vacuurnpump to the hose.
2. Remove the EVAP control
canister vent shut valve Irofi
the canrster.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (lli
4. Apply vacuum to the hose.
Chock for . shon in the wire(VSv linel:Disconnect the 2P connector {rom
the EVAP control canister vent
Does the valve hold vacuum?
Repair short in the wir€ betwcen
the EVAP control canister vent
shut v.lve and tho ECM/PCM
tA29|.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
Check the EVAP control canister
vent shui valve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect ECM/PCM connectorterminal A29 to body ground
with a iumPer wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Applyvacuum to the hose
Reohce the EVAP control canis-
ter vent shttt valve.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A {32P)
37I9t01t't2t3t5t6ItItt9202a2a
25aA
ILT GRN/W{T) I JUMPER WIRE
Wire side of femll terminals
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Emission Control System
Evaporative Emission {EVAP) Controls (cont'dl
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tF1456-l
tP14sz-l
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
VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE,A973X - oal -
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T-t
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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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