
lllustrated Index
@@ system is under high pressure when theengine is hot. To avoid dangsr of rsleasing scaldingengine coolant, removo the cap only when the engine iscoot.
Total Cooling System Capacity flncluding heater andfoservoir (0.4 f (0.42 US qt, 0.35 tmp qt)ll:
*2: 81642 engine*3: D16Y7 engine*4: D16Y8 engine
CAUTION: lf any engine coolant spills on painted por-tions of the body, rinse it off immediately.
NOTE:
. Check all cooling system hoses for damage, leaks ordeterioration and replace if necessary.. Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.. Use new O-rings when reassembling.
RADIATOR CAPPressure test, page '10 86x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgtm,7.2 tbt.ltl
UPPERRADIATORHOSE
UPPER BRACKETAND CUSHION
COOLANT
RAOIATOREngine coolant refilling and bleeding,page 10 7Leak test, page 10-9Inspect soldered joints andseams for leaks,Blow out dirt Irom betweencore fins with compressed air.lf insects, etc,, are cloggingradiator, wash them off withrow pressure water.
RESERVOIR
5x0.8mmA: ,1.4 N.m {0.45 kgf.m, 3.3 tbtftlg: 5.4 N.m (0.55 kgtm.4.0 tbf.ft)
6x1.0mm7.2 N.m (0.73 kgt.m,5.3 tbtftl
LOWERCUSHION
RADIATOR FANBADIATORFAN
DRAINPLUG
O-RINGReplace.
LOWEBRADIATORHOSE
FAN MOTOR SHROUD
Ar TOYO RADIATOR manufactured radiatorB: NIPPONDENSO manufacfared raoraror
10-2
Refer to section 14when installing.
Mt-|-4.2 f (4.4 US qt,3.7 tmp qt)*j
5.0 / (5.3 U$ q1, 4.4 16p q11*z
4.1 f (4.3 US qt, 3.6 lmp q0*3
4.31 (4.5 US qt, 3.8 tmp qt)*a
CVT4.3 f (4.5 US qt,3.8 Imp qt)
*1i D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines
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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
11-81 

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
CAUTION:
. Punqturing ihe insulation on a wirs can cause poor or intermiftent electricar connections.I Bring the test€r probe into contacl with the terminatlrom the terminal side of wire harnesg conncctors in the gngin€compartment. For temale connectors, iust touch lightly with the tester probe and do not inse.t the probe.
\I
RUBBER SEAL
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:- Compression- Starting system- lntake air leakage - Overheating- Engine locked up - Battery- Timing belt
TESTER PROBE
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that Do NoT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlL) tocome on. lfthe MIL was reported on, go to page 11_81.Troubleshoot each probabre cause in the order risted (from reft to right) untir the symptom is eriminated.The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found berow.
L
*: '99 - 00 models
TERMINAL
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
4,2,3, 5,20, 14, 1
2, 4, 11, 16, 13, 't9
?, s^6. 16
1,8,10.9
Engine will not sta rt
Hard starting
Cold fast idle too low
Cold fast idle too high
ldle speed fluctuates7,8, 10.9
Troubleshoot for misfire on pages l1-166, 167Misfire or rough running
LOW power
E"g|* "t"lb
2,9, 10, 12, 11, 16, 't8,20
2,4,11,7,20,8,5,15
't9, 21
1r, ,1
Difficult to refuel*
Fuel overflows during refueling*
11-84 

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chart
connector is connecteda1: Dl6Y5 engine (CVT)*2: Except D16Y5 engine (M/T)*14:'97 model*15:'96 model*16: '98 model
(cont'd)
11-97
DTC
{MlL indication*lDelection liemProbable CausePage
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. Vacuu m connection. MAP sensor11115
P0107 (3)
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
Low Input
Open or short in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECMiPCM
TCM*1
11't1'l
P0108 (3)Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
High Input
Open in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECtvt/PCM
't 1 121
P0.111*14. *15 (10)
lntake Air Temperature
Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. IAT sensor11-124
PO112 {10}
Intake Air
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECMiPCM
11-125
P0113 (10)lntake Air
Temperature Circuit
High Input
Open in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECM/PCM
't1-126
P0116 (86)Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. ECT sensor. Cooling system11-124
PO't't7 {6)
Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
11-129
P0118 (6)Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
High lnput
Open in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
11-130
?0122 t1l
Throttle Position
CircuitLow Input
Open or short in TP sensor circuit
TP sensorECM/PCM
TCM*1
11-132
P0123 (7)Throttle Position
Circuit
High Input
Open in TP sensor circuit
TP sensor
ECM/PClvl
11-136
P0131*' (1)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit Low Voltage(Sensor 1)
Short in Primary HO2S (Sensorl ) circuit
Primary HO2S {Sensor 1)
Fuel supply system
ECM/PCM
1 1-139
P0132*' (' r)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit High Voltage(Sensor 1)
Open in Primary HO2S {Sensor 1} circuit
Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
ECM/PCM
1 1- 143
P0133*' (61)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Slow Response(Sensor 1)
. Primary HO2S (Sensorl). Exhaust system11-145
P0135*? (41)
Primary Heated Oxygen
Sensor Heater
Circuit Malfunction(Sensor 1)
. Open or short in Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) heater circuit. ECM11-151
*: The DTCS in parenthesis will be indicated by the blinking of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) when the SCS service
! ta 

,'o
L
*:The E indicator light and the Maltunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously.*1: D16Y5 engine (CVT)"5: '96 D16Y5 engine, D16Y7 engine, D16Y8 engine (sedan).'97 D16Y5 engine, Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KA, KC models, sedan: KA.
KC, KL (DX) models, hatchback: all models), D16Yg engjne (sedan: KA, KC models)*6: '96 D16Y8 engine (coupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model),'97 D'16Y8 engine (coupe: all models,
sedan: KL model),'98-all models,'99-all models,'00-all models*12: Except A,,/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 enginei*13: A"/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)!l*14:'97 model*16:'98 model" 17: '99 - 00 models
(cont'd)
1 1-99
DTC{MlL indication}Detoction lt€mProbable C.usePage
P0441*5 (92)
Evaporative Emission ControlSystem InsufficientPurge Flow
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid VaiveOpen or short in EVAP Purge Control
Solenoid Valve circuitEVAP Control CanisterVacuum linesECM/PCM
11-271
P0451'11 (91)FuelTank Pressure Sonsor CircuitRange/Parformance
. FuelTank Pressure Sensor' ECM/PCM11 274
P0452{6(9r )
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor CircuitLow Input
Short in FuelTank Pressure Sensor circuatFuel Tank Pres$ure SensorECM/PCM
11-275
P0453*6 {91)
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit
High Input
ODen in Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor circuit
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
ECM/PCM
11-219
P0500*1, (17)Vehicle SpeedSensor CircuitMalfunction
V€hicle Speed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor circuit
ECM
11-176
P0501*'3 l17l
Vehicle SpeedSensor CircuitRange/Performance
V€hicle Sp€ed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor circuitPCM
r 1- 176
P0505 (14)ldle Control Systemlvl a lfu n ctio n
. IAC valve. Throttle Body11-192
P0700*r3and some ofP0715P0720P0730 (70)*
P0740P0753P0758
AutomaticTransaxle
Section 14
P0700*1and (70)*
P0725
Automatic TransaxleSection 14
(13)Barometric PressureCircuitRange/Performance Problem
. ECM/PCM (Baro sensor)1 1-178
P1107 (13)BarometricPressure CircuitLow Input
. ECM/?CM (Baro s€nsor)11-178
P1108 (13)BarometricPressure CircuitHigh Input
. ECM/PCM lBaro sensor)1 1-178
P1121*'. *16. *'? \71Throttle Position Lower ThanExpected
. I r sensor11-138
P1122'14.*16.*n 17lThrottle Position Higher ThanExpected
. TP sensor11-'138
15)Manifold Absolute PressureLower Than Expected
. MAP sensor1 1'123
P1129*1r.*16.*"(5)Manifold Absolute PressureHigher Than Expected
. MAP sensor't1-123 

Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Ghart (cont'd)
DTClMlL indicationlDetegtion homProbablo CsussPage
P1491*! \12J
EGR ValveLift InsufficientDetected
EGR valve (with lift sensor)EGR valve lift sensor circuitEGR control solenoid valve (A,/I)
EGR control solenoid valve circuitEGR lineEGR valve circuit (M/T)
ECM
't1-256
P1498*. 112)
EGR ValveLift SensorHigh Voltage
EGR valve (with lift sensor)EGR valve lift sensor circuitECM11-265
Pl508*10 (14)
ldle Air Control ValveCircuit FailureIAC valveIAC valve circuitECM
'11-194
{14)
ldle Air Control ValveCircuit FailureOpen or short in IAC valve circuitIAC valveECM/PCM1l-198
P1607 1-)
Engine ControlModule/Powertrain Control lvlodulelnternalCircuit Failure A
. ECM/PCM
11-188
P1655*1 (30)TMA,/TMB Signal Line FailureODen or sho.t in TMA,/TMB circuit11-189
P1705P1706P 1753P1758P1768P1785P1790P1791P1793 (70)*
P1870P1873P1879P1885P1886P1888P1890P1891
Automatic Transaxle
Section 14
*: The E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) may come on simultaneously.*4: D16Y5 engine (M/T)+10: Except A/T and Dl6Y7 engine*11: A,/T and D16Y7 engine*18: D16Y5 engine (CW) (except '99 - 00 models)
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How to Read Flowcharts
A flowchart is designed to be used from start to final repair. lt's like a map showing you the shortest distance. But beware:
lf you go off the "map" anywhere but a "stop" symbol, you can easily get lost.
tSrARTl(bold type)
FanoNl
@
tsroP I
{bold type)
Describes the conditions or situation to start a troubleshooting flowchart.
Asks you to do something; perform a test, set up a condition etc.
Asks you about the result of an action, then sends you in the appropriate troubleshooting direction.
The end of a series of actions and decisions. describes a final repair action and sometimes directs you to
an earlier part of the flowchart to confirm your repair,
NOTE:
. The term "lntermittent Failure" is used in these charts, lt simply means a system may have had a failure. but it checks
out OK at this time. lf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connections
or loose wires at all connectors related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting (see illustration below)'
. Most of the troubleshooting flowcharts have you reset the Engine Control Moduls (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module
(pCM) and try to duplicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). lf the problem is intermittent and you can't duplicate the
code, do not continue though the flowchart. To do so will only result in confusion and, possibly, a needlessly replaced
ECM/PCM.
. ,,Open" and "Short" are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wire or at a connection. A short is an acci-
dental connection of a wire to ground or to another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means something won't
work at all. In complex electronics (like ECM's/PCM'sl. this can sometim€s mean something works, but not the way it's
suDDosed to.
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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)
1 1-1 05
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