1998 HONDA CIVIC Model

Electrical Troubleshooting ('99 - 00 Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - El Indicator Light Does Not Come On
PCM CONNECTOR B I25PI
LGl {BRN/BLK)
Wire side ot female terminals
LGlIARN/BLK) LG2IBRN/BLKI
The D indicator light does notcome on whon ths ignhion switchis tirst turned ON {lll. llt shouldcome on tor about two s€conds.)
Check the Service Check Connec-tor:Make sure the special tool {SCSService Connectorl is not connected to the service check con-nector,
ls the special tool (SCS
Service Connectorl connectedto the service check connec-tor?
Disconnect the sp€cial tool f]omthe seruice chcck connoclor andaecheck.
Check the E Indicalor Light:Shift to E posjtion.
Check tor loose te.minal fit in thePCM connectors, lf nocessary,substitute a known-good PCMand aecheck.
Does the E indicator light
Check the Ground Circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the B (25P) connector from the PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe 820 terminal and bodyground, and between the 822terminal and body ground.
Fepair open in th. wirosb€tw.en the 820 end 822 termi-nals and ground {G1011, !ndrepair poor ground {G1011.
ls there continuity?
Measure Power Supply CircuitVoltage:1. Turn the ignitlon switch ON (ll).
2. Measure the voltage betweenterminals Bl and 822 andbetween terminals B9 and820.
Ropair op€n or short in tho wireb€tween the Bl and/or B!| tarmi-nds and the PGM-FI main .ohy,and between tho PGM-FI mainrelay and the under-hood fuso/r€lav box.
ls there battery voltage?
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ElectricalTroubleshooting ('gg - 00 Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - E Indicator Light On Constantly
FCM CONNCCTOR D tl6PI
23I5
61t012
tsll / rc
II D4 rND
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(GRN/BLK)
Wire side of female terminals
rcM CONNECTOR A I32PI
ATP Dil {YELI
Wire side of lemale terminals
The E indicator light is on con-stantly {not blinkingl wheneverthe ignition switch is ON lll|.
Mersure D IND Voltage:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the D (16P) con-nector from the PCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure the voltage betweenthe 014 terminal and bodyground,
Repair short to power in tho wirebstween the Dl4 termin.l sndthe gaug€ r3sembly.
Measure ATP DVoltage:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the D (16Pi connec-tor to the PCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).4. Shift to any position other thanE,5. lMeasure the voltage betweenthe 47 terminal and bodyground.
ls there approx. 10 V?
Test the A/T gear position switch{see section 23).
Check for a shorl lo ground inthe wire between tho A7 termi-nal and A/T ge.r polition switch.l, wire is OK, substitute a known-good PCM and recheck.
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Start Clutch Control@
T
Start Clutch Calibration Procedure
NOTE: When the following parts are replaced, the TCM
must memorize the feedback signal for the start clutch
control.
. TCM
. Transmissionassembly
. Stan clutch assembly
. Lower valve bodv assembly
. Engine assembly or overhaul
'96 Model Only
CAUTION: Do not uso this procsdure on'97 - (X) mod-
els or you will damage the transmission. On '97 - 00
models, the TCM or PCM memorizes ths loodback sig'
nals when you drive the vehicle.
1. Engage the parking brake, and block the front
wheels securely.
2. Connect the SCS service connector to the Service
Check Connector as shown. (The Service Check
connector (2P) is located under the dash on the
passenger's side of the vehicle.)
CONNECTOR07PAZ - lDl01(xt
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operat-
ing temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 20
seconds in the E] position.
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CONNECTOR I2PI
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7.
Shift into E o|. E position. To store the engine
negative pressure in memory. Iet the engine idle in
E or E position for one minute under the follow-
ing conditions:
. With the brake pedal depressed,
. with the y'\/c switch oFF.
. With the combination light switch OFF.
. With the heater fan switch OFF.
. Turn OFF all other electrical systems
NOTE: Start step 5 within 60 seconds after the radi-
ator fan goes off.
Shift into E position, and let the engine idle for two
minutes to store the feedback signal in memory
under the same conditions as in step 5.
Connect the Honda PGM Tester. Check that the TCM
has completed the start clutch calibration.
NOTE:
. The TCM will not store the feedback signal when
the CVT fluid temperature is below 40"C (104'F)
even if the engine coolant temperature reaches
the normal operating temperature.
. Repeat these procedures until the start clutch
calibration is completed-
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the
Service Check Connector.
'97 - 00 Models
The TCM ('97 - 98 models) and PCM ('99 - 00 models)
memorize the feedback signal when you drive the
vehicle as follows:
. After warming up the engine (the radiator fan
comes onl.
. Shift into E position.
. Turn OFF all electrical systems,
. Drive the vehicle up to the speed 37 mph (60
km/h).
. After the speed reaches 37 mph (60 km/h),
release the accelerator for 5 seconds.

Road Test
NOTE: Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan com6s on).
1. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels. Start the engine, then shift to the E position while depressing the
brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
2. Test in E position
Park the vehicle in a slope (approx. 16'). apply the parking brake, and shift into E position. Release the brake; the
vehicle should not move.
3. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the position shown in the table. Check that the engine speeds meet the approx-imate vehicle speeds shown in the table.
NOTE: Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening. To monitor the throttle position sensor volt-age, use one of the following methods:
A. Connect the Honda PGM Tester, and go to the PGM-FI Data List.
A1For road testing on '96 - 98 models, remove the drive/s side kick panel to expose the TCM; on '99 - OO models,remove the passenger's side kick panel to expose the PCM (see page l,[-236),
Set the digital multimeter to check throttle position sensor voltage between terminals:. '96 - 98 modols: TCM 84 {+} and Aa (-) or A17 (-1.. '99 - 0O models: FCM C27 {+l and 820 (-l ot 822 l-1.
DIGITAL MULTIMETER(Commerci.lly rvrilabl.lKS-AHM-32-003or oquivalant
BACKPROBE ADAPTER
BRN/BLK
A {26P1
TPS {BED/BLK}
'96 - 98 Models:
BRN/BLK
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OBD ll SCAN TOOL orHONOA PGM TESTER
D{16Pt
Ware side ot female terminals
Wire side of female terminals

Driveshafts
Disassembly (cont'dl
4. Mark the rollers and spider to identify the locations
of the rollers on the sDider, then remove the rollers.
B€ARING REMOVER{Commerciallv available}
STOP RING(Applicable to '96 - 98 modols andErazil-produced driveshafts)
Remove the circlip.
Mark the spider and driveshaft to identify the posi-
tion ot the spider on the shaft.
Remove the spider using a bearing remover.
Remove the stop ring (Applicable to '96 - 98 models
and Brazil-produced driveshafts).
Wrap the splines on the drivsshaft with vinyl tape to
prevent damage to the boot and dynamic damper.
DRIVESHAFT
1.
VINYL TAPE
DYNAMIC DAMPERCheck for damage.
Remove the inboard
dynamic damper.
INBOARO AOOTInspect for cracking,splitting and wear.
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boot, and if necessary, the
Outboard Joint Side:
1. Lift up thc three tabs with a screwdriver, then
remove the boot bands, Take care not to damage
the boot.
NOTE:
. lf the boot band is a double loop type, lift up the
band bend.
. lf the boot band is a welded type, cut the boot
band.
. lfthe boot band is a locking tabs type, pry up the
tabs with a scr€wdriv€r and lift uo the snd of the
band.
2. Slide the outboard boot to the inboard ioint side.
TAB
OUTBOABD BOOT

Driveshafts
Reassembly
U.S. and Canada-Producad Driv€shafts
Note these items during reassembly'
. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them thoroughly with compressed air, Do not wash the rubberpans with solvent.
o ;..jl@l : Thoroughly pack the inboard joint and both joint boots with the joint grease included in the new driveshaft
ser,
Grease quantity:
lnboard Joint115 - 135 g (4.0 - 4.8 oz)
Outboard Joint115 - 135 g (4.0 - 4.8 oz)
. The'98 Canada model and all '99 - 00 models uses a TPE (Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomerl outboard joint boot. Use
the ear clamp type boot band in the outboard joint boot set.
STOP RING('96 - 98 models)
-6rPack cavity with grease.
DYNAMIC DAMPER
OOUBI.S LOOP BANDReplace.
INBOARD BOOT
-6lPack cavity with grease.
EAB CLAMP BANDReplace.
STOP RINGReplace.
EAR CLAMP BANDReplace.
DRIVESHAFT
OUTBOARDBOOT ITPE)
-6ll
, Pack cavity with grease.
EAR CLAMP BANDReplace.
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CIRCLIP
16-8
OUTBOARD JOINT

lnboard Joint Side:
1, Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage
to the boots and dynamic damPer.
TAPE
INBOARD BOOT
DYNAMIC DAMPER
Install the dynamic damper and inboard boot to the
driveshaft, then remove the vinyl tape. Take care
not to damage the boots.
Install the stop ring into the driveshaft groove
(Applicsble to '96 - 98 models and Brazil - Produced
driveshafts). Always rotate the stop ring in its
groove to be sure it is fully seated.
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STOP RING(ApplicablG to'96- 98 modob and
Brrzil-Producrd drivoshaftrl
Install the spiiler on the driveshaft by aligning the
marks on the sDider and the end of the driveshaft.
Fit the circlip into the driveshaft groove. Always
rotate the circlip in its groove to be sure it is fully
seated.
VINYL
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6. Fit the rollers onto the spider with their high shoul-
ders facing outward, and note these items:
. Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on
the spider by aligning the marks
. Hold the driveshaft pointed up to prevent the
rollers from falling off.
Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included
in the new driveshaft set.
Grease quantity:
Japan-Produced:
1600 DOHC VTEC ongine:
130 - 1/t0 g 14.6 - '[.9 oz)
Except 1600 DOHC VTEC angine:
110 - 120 I {3'9 - il'2 oz}
Left inboard ioint splines O:
0'5 - 1.0 s (0.018 - 0'035 oz)
U.S,, Canada, and Brazil'Produced:
115 - 135 g (40-4.8ozl
7.
6
-6.l
(cont'd)
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High shoulder faces

Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'dl
8. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note
these items:
. Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by
aligning the marks on the inboard joint with the
marks on the rollers.
. Hold the driveshaft so that the inboard joint
points up to prevent it from falling off.
Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the figure
below, then adjust the boots to halfway between
full comDression and full extension. The ends of the
boots seat in the groove of the driveshaft and joint.
Right driveshaft, 1600 OOHC VTEC model:475 - 480 mm (18.7 - 18.9 in)Left driveshaft, all othei models:774-779 mm (30.5 - 30.7 in)Right driveshaft, all other models:501 - 506 mm 119.7 -'19.9 inl
Left driveshaft. 1600 DOHC WEC model:475 - 480 mm 118.7 - 18,9 inl
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OYNAMIC DAMPEROUTBOARD JOINT
10. lf necessary position the dynamic damper as shown
Detow.
. Install a new dynamic damper band. and bend
down both sets of locking tabs.
. Lightly tap on the doubled-over ponjon of the
band to reduce its height.
Loft:
1600 DOHC VTEC model: 26 i 2 mm (1.0 t 0.1 inl
All other models: 9,1t 2 mm (3.7 10.1 inl
With "SR1" mark: 7512 mm 12.9 ! 0.1 inl
Right:
16dl DOHC VTEC models: 2612 mm 11.0 t 0.1 inl
All other modelii
DYNAMIC DAMPER
-SR1" MARK
U.S. and Canada-Produced ITPE BOOTI
Left 53612 mm {21.1 10.1 in}
Right: 2txt 12 mm {10.it 1 0.1 in}
5512 mm (2.2 t 0.1 inl
INBOARO JOINT
DYNAMIC DAMPER BAND