1997 HONDA CIVIC Start

PGM-FI System
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECTI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P0116; A range/performance problem in the EngrneCoolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor circuit.
The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the enginecoolant temperature increases as shown oetow.
RESISTANCE(ko)
NOTE: lf DTC P0117 and/or P01'18 are stored at the same time as DTCfor DTC P0116.
Possible Cause
. ECT sensor deterioration. Malfunction in the thermostat and cooling system
Troubleshooting Flowchart
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ENGINE COOLANT IEMPERATURE
P0116, troubleshoot those DTCS first. then recheck
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THERMISTOR
- The MIL has bogn reported on.- DTC P0116 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hotd theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.2. With the scan tool, check the
Intermiftent lailure. system is OKai thi. time. Ch.ck the thc.mo-stat 6nd thc cooling system.
is 176 200'F {80 - 93'C)or0.0-0.TVindicated?
Check the thermostat and thecooling system. ll they als OK,raplace the ECT sensor.

PGM-FI System
Throttle Position (TPl Sensor ('99 - 00 Models except D16Y5 engine with M/T)
lTO12Z _TI scan tool indicates Diaqnosttc Trouble Code (DTC) P0122: A low voltage problem in the Throttle position- { | r, sensoa crrcurl.
The TP Sensor is a potantiometer. lt is connected to the throttle valve shaft. As the throttle position changes, the throttleposition sensor varies the voltage signal to the ECM/PCM.
ERUSHHOI.DENOUTPUT VOLTAGE (VIBRUSH
BESIS?OF
TERi'I AL
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4
3
2
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INNERBUS}IINGTHROTTLEOPE II{G
FULLTHROTTLE
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR {Cl1OI
sG2IGRN/8LKIvcc2(YEUBLUI
Wire side of temale terminals
ECM/PCM OONNECTOR C 131P)
Ch.Gk for rn opan or 3hort in TP36nlot:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2, At the sensor side, moasureresistance between the TPsensor 3P connector terminalsNo. 1 and No. 2 with th€ throt,tle fully closed.
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- Th. MIL har boon.6portcd on.- DTC P0122 b siored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine, Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on.then turn the ignition switchOFF,2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).3. Check the throttle positionwith the scan tool.
ls there approx. .49 V whenthe throttle is fully clos€d andapprox, 4.5 V when the throttleis fully opened?
l||t rmittont failura, lyrtom b OKat thi! tima. Chock tor poor con-nactionr o. looao wires rt C110{TP 3.n!or} rnd ECM/PCM.
Check for an opan or 3hort in thowi.c (VCC2 linc):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the TP sensor 3Pconnector,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure voltago betweenthe TP sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No.3.
ls thero approx. 5 V?
Chccl tor .n opln in wiro IVCC2lin€l:Mgasure voltago between ECM/PCM connector terminals C18 and
R.prir opcn in the wiro bctw.enECM/PCM (C281 and TP 3€nror.ls there approx. 5 V?
Subrtituto r known-good ECM/PCM .nd rochcck. lf pro.c.ibedvoltaga i! now available, roplacotho origin.l ECM/PCM.
Wire side ol female terminrls
Terminal side of male terminals
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Throttle Position (TP) Sensor ('99 - 00 Models except D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) P0123: A high voltage problem in the Throftle Position
{TP) sensor circuit.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR {C11OI
sG2{GRN/BLKIvoc2
{YEUBLU}
'l'Wire side of female term;nals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
Wire side of femal€ terminals
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The MIL has been reported on
DTC P0123 is slored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
then turn the ignition swatch
OFF,2. Turn the;gnition switch ON (ll).
3. Check the throttle Positionwith the scan tool.
lntormittenl tailure, 3ystom is OK
at this time. Check tor Poor con'
neqtions or loo3€ wires at C'110(TP sensorl tnd ECM/PCM.
ls there approx. 10% when the
throttle is fully closed and
approx. 90% when the throttleis fully opened?
Ch€ck for an open in the TP s6n-
soJ:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the TP sensor 3P
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. At the wire harness side, mea-
sure voltage between the TP
sensor 3P connector terminalsNo. 1 and No.3.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check tor an open in the wire(SG2lino):
Measure voltage between ECM/
PCM connector C (31Pi terminals
C18 and C28.
Repair open in the wite betwe€nECM/PCM (Cl81and TP son.or.ls there approx. 5 V?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf Pr$cribedvoltage is now aveilabl6. replacethe original ECM/PCM.

Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor {Primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)
t('96 - 98 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
The Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) detects the oxygen content in the exhaust gas and signals the ECM/PCM. In operation,
the ECM/PCM receives the sjgnals from the sensor and varies the duration during which fuel is injected To stabilize the
sensor,s output, the sensor has an internal heater. The Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) is installed in the exhaust manifold.
HO2S:
VOLTAGE {VI
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0131; A low voltage
Oxygen Sensor (H02S) (Sensor 1) circuit.
R|cH-AIR- - LEANFUELRANO
problem in the Primary Heated
SENSOR
ztRcoNlA
The MIL has be€n teported on.DTC P0131 is siorcd.
Problom verificalion:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro'
cedure.2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,3. Test-drive with the A/T in Eposition (M/T in 4th gear)
4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) output voltage with
the scan tool during accelera-
tion using wide open throttle.
lntcrmift€nt failura, 3Y3tem is OKat this tims. Check for Poor con-nections or loo3e wi.o3 at C123(Primlry HO2S, 3sn3or 1) and
ECM/PCM,
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PGM-FI System
(From page 11-139)
Check for a shon in the HO2S:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) 4P connector.3. Start the engine and let it idle.4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1)output voltage withthe scan tool,
Does it stay at 0.1 V or less?
Check for a short in lhe wire(PHO2S linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector D ('l6P).
3. Check for continuity betweenthe Primary HO2S lsensor 1)4P connector terminal No. 1and body ground.
Repair short in lhe wire b6tw6enECM/rcM (D7) and Primary llO2S{Sensor 1}.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. ll symptom/indication goes awry, replaco theoriginal ECM/PCM.
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) (sensor 1l
('96 - 98 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T) (cont'dl
PRIMARY HO2S lsonsor 1l ,tP CONNECTOR lC123l
Wire side of female terminals
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Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary- Fjq?S) (Sensor 1l
('99 - 0b Models exiept D16Y5 engine with M/T)
TheHeatedoxygensensors(Ho2S)detecttheoxygencontentintheexhaustgasandsigna|stheEcM/PcM'|noperation,
the EcM/pcM receives the signars from the sensor and varies the duration during which fuel is injected. To stabilize the
sensor,soutput,thesensornasaninternaIheater.ThePrimaryHo2S(sensorl)isinsta|ledinexhaustmanifo|d(D16Y8.
81642 engine: exhaust PiPe A)
SENSORTERMINALSVOLTAG€ (VI
HEATERTERMINALS
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0131: A low voltage
Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Sensor 1) circuit
RICH+ AIR- - LEANFUELRATIO
problem in the Primary Heated
HEATER
- The MIL has been t€Ported on.- DTC P013'l is stored.
Problem veritication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-
2. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm wrth no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
3. Check the PrimarY HO2S
lSensor 1) output voltage wath
the scan tool during accelera
tion using wide open throttle
lntermittont f.ilure, 3ystem i3 OK
at thi3 time. Check tor Poor con'
nections or loose wires el C123
{Primary HO2S, Sensor 1) and
ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage stay at 0 5 v
or less?
Check the fuel pressLlre (see Page11,109).
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Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)
('96 - 9b Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
PHO29IWHT}
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0132: A high voltage problem in the Primary Heated
Oxygen Sensor (Primary H02S) (Sensor'l) circuit.
PRIMARY HO2S (Sonso. 'll 4P CONNECToR
tc123t
sG2IGRN/BLKI
Wire side ot female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D I16PI
JUMPER WIRE
PHO2S (WHT}SG2 IGRN/BLKI
Wire side of tem6le terminals
Probl€m verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-
cedure.2. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
3. Test-drive with the A/T in Eposition (M/T in 4th gear)
4. Check the PrimarY HO2S(Sensor 1) oLltPut voltage with
the scan tool during decelera'tion using completely closed
throttle.
Int.rmittont fiilur., system it OK
at thb timo. Chock for Poot con-
nections or loo3a wir63 at Cl23
lPrimarY HO2S, SensoJ 1l .nd
ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage stay at 1.0 V
or more?
Check for an open in the Primary
HO2S:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) 4P connector'
3. Connect the PrimarY HO25
lSensor l) 4P connector termi-
nals No. 1 and No. 2 with a
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Check the PrimarY H02S(Sensor 1i outPut voltage with
the scan tool.
lsthere 1.0 V or more?
Check for an open in the wiro
{PHO2S line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect EcM/PcM connector
terminals D7 and D11 with ajumper wrre,3. Turn the ignition switch ON lll)4. Check the PrimarY HO2S(Sensor 1) output voltage withthe scan tool,
Replir open in tho wirc b€twccnECM/PCM lo?) and Prim!.Y
HO2S lsonsor 1).ls there 1.0 V or more?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf 3ymptom/indicetion goos awey, roplacethe oliginal ECM/PCM.
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PGM-FI System
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)
('99 - 00 Models except D16Y5 engine with M/T)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0132: A high voltage problem in the primary HeatedOxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) {Sensor I ) circuit.
PRIMARY HO2S ls€n3or 1' 4PCONNECTOR(c123t
PHO2SIWHTI
Wire side of temale terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 131PI
sG2(GRN/
BLK)
SG2 IGRN/8LK}
Ware side of female terminals
The MIL has been reported on.OTCP0132 is stored.
Problem vorificalion:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Procedure,Start the engine. Hold theengane at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on.Check the Primary HO25{Sensor lioutput voltage withthe scan tool during decelera-taon using completely closedthrottle.
Intermittent tailure, systom k OKat this time. Chock tor poor con-nections or looso wir* at Cl23(Primaly HO2S, Sonsor 1) andECM/PCM.
Check lor an open in the PrimaryH02S:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the Primary HO2SlSensor 1)connector.3. Connect the Primary H02S(Sensor 1)4P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 with a
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).5. Check the Primary H02S{Sensor l) output voltage withthe scan tool.
ls there 1.5 V or more?
Check lor an open in th€ wire(PHO25 lin€l:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect ECM/PCM connectorterminals C16 and C18 with ajumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON {lli.4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1i output voltage withthe scan tool,
Roptir op.n in tho wire betweonECM/PCM lCl6l and Prim.ryHO2S lsensor 11.
ls there 1.5 V or more?
Subsiitute a known-good ECM/PCM and r.check. lf symptom/indication goos away, replecethe original ECM/PCM.
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