1997 HONDA CIVIC Repair

PGM-FI System
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI ('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
@The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0500: A malfunction problem in the Vehicle SpeedSensor (VSS) circuit Iexcept A!/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)1.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0501: A range/performance problem in the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS) circuit [A,rT {D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)].
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
A {32P} LG.t
VSS IBLU/WHT}
Wire side ot temale terminals
LGI(BRN/8LK}
The MIL has been reDorted on.DTC P0500 or P0501 is stored.
Problem verification:1- Test drive the vehicle.2. Check the vehicle speed withthe scan tool.
Intermittent tailure, system is OKat this time. Check tor Door con-nections or loose wires at C117{VSSland ECM/PCM.
ls the correct speed indicated?
Check for an open in the ECM/PCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Elock the rear wheels and setthe parking brake.3. Jack up the front of the vehicleand support it with safetystands.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Block the right tront wheel andslowly rotate the left front
6, Measure voltage between theECM/PCM connector termi-nals C18 and A9.
Subslitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indic.tion goes away, replace theorisinal ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage pulse 0 Vand 5 V?
Check tor a short in ihe ECM/PCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disco n n ect the ECM/PCMconnector C (31P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).4. Block the right front wheeland slowly rotate the left front
5. Measure voltage between theECM/PCM connector terminalsC18 and A9.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lI symptom/indication goes away. replacethe original ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage pulse 0 Vand s V?
- Repair short in the wirebetwGen ECM/PCM {C18} endvss, TcM.- Repair open in the wirebetween ECM/PCM {Cl8} andvss.- lf wire is OK, test the VSSlsee section 23).
{BRN/BLK}
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2A2930
c {31P}
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27202930
12910
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VSS {BLU/WHT}
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PGM-Fl System
Elestrical Load Detector |ELD) t'glf - 00 Models except D16y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P'1297; A low voltage probtem in the Electrical LoadDetector (ELD) circuit.
ELD 3P CONNECTOR tC354)
EL{GRN/REOI
ECM/PCM CONNECTOB A I32PI
Wire side of lemale terminals
Problem verilication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-cedure.2. Sta rt the engine.3. Turn on headlights.
Inlermittont failur6. systom i3 OKat this time, Chock tor ooor con-nestions or loose wires at C131(locrted undor ight side ot d.shl,C354 (ELDI and ECM/PCM.
Check for short in th6 ELD:Measure voltage between bodyground and the ELD 3P connectorterminal No.3.
ls there approx. 4.5 V?
Check to. a short in the wne (ELlinel:'L Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector A (32P).
3. Check tor continuity betlveenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal A30.
Repair short in the wile betweenECM/PCM lA30) and ELD.ls there continuity?
Sub3titute a known-good ECM/PCM and rech€ck. It symptom/indication goes away. replacethe o.iginal ECM/PCM.
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PGM-FI System
Elestrical Load Detector (ELDI ('99 - 00 Models except D16y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTCI Pl298: A high vottage problem in the Etectrical LoadDetector (ELD) circuit.
ELD 3P CONNECTOR (65/0
EL {GRN/REOI
Wire side of fernale terminals
ELD 3P CONNECTOR (CA54I
TIr l2l3l
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Wire side of lemale terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTORSA (32P1
Wire side of lemaleEI- IGRN/RED)terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
A {32P)
Problem ve.itication:1. Do the ECN4/PCM Reset pro
cedure.2. Start the engine.3- Turn on headiights.Inte.mittent teilu.e, svstem is OKat this lime. Chock for Door con-nections or loose wires at Ci31{located under Jight side otdaihl, C354 (ELD) and ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P1298 indicated?
Check for an open in the wire{lG1 line}:1. Turn the ignition and head-lights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P con
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure voltage between bodyground and the ELD 3P connec-torterminalNo. 1.
Repair opon in tho wiro batwe€nNo. 15 ALTERNATOR Sp SENSOR{7.5 A} fuse in th6 undor-dashIuse/reley box and ELD.
ls there battery voltage?
Check for an open in the wiro{GND linel:1. Turn the ignition switch andheadlights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and the ELD 3Pconnector terminal No. 2,
Repair open in the wire bstwoenELD connsctor and Gia02.
Check ,or an open in the wire IELlinel:1. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector A (32P).2. Check for continuity betweenthe ELD 3P connector terminalNo. 3 and ECM/PCM connec-tor terminal A30.
Chock fo. a malfunction in the ELD:'1. Reconnect the ELD connectorand ECM/PCM connectorA (32P).
2. Stan the engine and allow itto idle.3. While measuring voltagebetween ECM/PCM connectorterminals A30 and B2O, turnthe headlighrs on ow).
ls there continuity?
Repsir op€n in the wire betweenELD connector and ECM/PCM.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indication goes away. replacelh6 original ECM/PCM.
Does the vokage drop?
Wire side of f€male terminals
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PGM-FI System
(From page 11 183)
Check lor an open in the wiresICKF lines):1. Reconnect the CKF sensor 3p
2. Dlsconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector C (31P).3, Measure resistance betweenECM/PCM connector terminals Cl and Cl1.
Repair open in the wire betweenECM/PCM {C1, C11} and the CKFls there 1.6 3.2 kO?
Check for a short in the wire{CKF line}:Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCM con,nector terminal C1.
Repair short in the wiro bstwoenECM/PCM {Cl) and the CKF son-
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, and recheck. lf symptom/indication goes awry, replace theoriginal ECM/PCM.
Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (GKFI Sensor('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16V5 engine with M/Tl (cont,d)a\
ECM/PCM CONN€CTOR C (31P}
CKF P(8LU/REO)
CKF M(WHT/REO)Wire side of femaletermtnats
CKF P(BLU/RED)
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21272A2930
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PGM-FI System
Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (GKFI Sensor('99 - 00 Models except D16YS engine with M/Tl (cont,d)I\
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 13lPI
Wire side of femaleterminals
aI
(Frorn page l1-185)
Check Ior an opsn in the wires(CKF lines):1. Reconnect the CKF sensor 3pconnector.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector C {31P}.3. Measure resistance betw€enECM/PCM connector termi-nals C22 and C31.
Repair opqn in th. wire bo{weenECM/PCM (CZ, Ctll and th. CKFlon30r.
ls there 1.6-3.2 k0?
Check tor a short in the wireICKF line):Check for contin!ity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCM con-nector terminal C22.
Roplir thort in tho wirg b.iwoonECM/FC'ftl lc22l and tho CKF 3€n-
Substituto a known-good ECM/PCM, and r.ch.ck. It symptom/indication 90o. aw!y, 6pbco theoriginal ECM/PCM.
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[F16551l Th" ""un toot indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1681: TIVA,/TMB signal line failure
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM Reset Procedure.
2. Drive the vehicle Ior several
miles at varying speeds
lnt.rmittent failure, system is OK
at ihis time. Check tor Poor con-
nections or loos€ wires at C131
llocated under right side of dash),
C438 ITCM) and ECM.
ls DTC P1655 indicated?
Check lor an oPen in the wire(TMA line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect ECM connector C(31P)from the ECM
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4- Measure vo ltag e between
ECM connector terminal Cg
and body ground.
Check for a short in the wire
ITMA line,:Measure voltage between TCM
22P connector terminal No 7 and
body ground.ls there battery vohage?
Ropair shod in the wire bstwe€n
the EcM (C!l) and the TcM.ls there battery voltage?
Check for an open in the wire
{TMB line}:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Reconnect ECM connector c(31P).
3. Disconnect the 22P connector
from TCM.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Measure vo ltage between
TCM 22P connector termlnal
No. 6 and body ground.
Repair open in the wire between
th€ EcM {Ca) and the TcM.
Check for a 3ho.t in the wire
{TMB lin6,:Measure voltage between ECM
connector terminal C30 and bodyground,
ls there battery voltage?
Substitute a known'good ECM
and recheck. It symPtom/indica'tion goes away, teplace the origi-
nal ECM.
Reoair short in the wile b6tween
the ECM {C30} and the TCM.ls there baftery voltage?
f,epair open in the wire between
the EcM (C30) and the TcM.
IJA/T Signal (TMA/TMBI ('96 - 98 Dl6Y5 engine with GW)
ECM CONNECTOR C 131P}TMA IGRYI
fcu22PCONNECTOR
ll
TMB*{PNK}
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1t'12131415161718
232a252930
Wire side oI temale
terminals
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ldle Control System
ldle ControlSystem
lF0505 l Th" """n tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO5O5: tdte controt system malfunction.
NOTE: lf DTC P1508 or P1509 is stored at the same time as DTC P0505, troubleshoot DTC p1508 or p1bog first. thenrecheck for DTC P0505.
Possible Cause
. IAC valve mechanical malfunction
. Throttle body clogged pon, improper adjustment. Intake manifold gasket leakage
. Intake air hose loose leakage
. Vacu um leak
. ECT sensor incorrect output
. Throttle Position sensor incorrect output*r
Troubleshooting Flowchart
The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P0505 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hold theeng;ne at 3,000 rpm with noload (jn Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on, then*r let it idle.t2. with rhe scan toot, ct'eit Ge l
Throttle position should beapprox. 10% with the throttle fully closed.E ngine coolant tempera-ture should be 194 205'F(90 96.Ci.lf they are not within thespec., repair the faulty sen
L._ _9oI9[cr]41 l3. Chec& the engine speed atidle with no-load cond;tionsiheadlights, blower fan, reardefogger, radiator fan, and airconditioner are not operating\see page l1-22O - 223).
Intermittent tailure, system is OKat this time.ls the idle speed OK?
ls it 550 rpm or less?
(To page 11,193)
*1r'96 models only
11-192
(To page ll-193)

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1D16Y5, D16Y8 engine with M/T 81642 engine)I
D16Y7 engine:
{From page 11-192)
Check the IAC valve:Disconnect the 3P connector from
the IAC valve.
Check the IAC valve:Disconnect the 2P connectorfrom the IAC valve.
Does the engine speed drop or
the engine stall?
Adiust the {base} idle speod (see
page 11-220 - 2231.It it's impos-
aible, clean the ports in lhe throt'
tle bodv,
(From page 11-192i
Check Ior vacuum leaks:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the intake air ductfrom the throttle body.
3. Start the engine and let it idle.
4. Put your finger on the lowerpon in the th.ottle body.
Ch€ck tor vecuum loaks, m.kesure the throttle valve is com_pletaly closed, end repair as nec-Does the engine speed droP?
Adiust the idle speed (see page
11-220 - 2231. lf it's impossible,
reolace the IAC velve.UPPERPORT
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