1998 HONDA CIVIC Fan switch

ldle Control System
Alternator (ALTI FR Signal {'96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 Dl6y5 engine with M/Tl
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
a {32P)
LGl(BRN/BLK)
Wire side of female terminals
ALT CONNECTORS IC1O4I
JUMPER
JUMPER WIRE
WIRE
Wire side of female terminals
ALT F{WHT/REO)
This signals the ECM/PCM when the Alternator (ALT) is charging.
Inspoction of ALT FR Signal.
Check tor a short in tfte wire (ALTF linel:1. oisconnect the 4P (3P)* con-nector from the ALT.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).3. M easu re voltage betweenECM/PCM connector terminals C17 and A9.Check lor a sho.t in the wire {ALTF line):r. I urn rne tgn|lton swtlch ul-f,2. Disconnect the negative bat-tery cable from the baftery.3. Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector C {31P).4. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal C17.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check th€ operation of the ALT:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Reconnect the ALT 4P (3P)*connector to the ALT.3. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untjlthe radiator fan comes on, thenlet it idle.4. [,4easu re voltage betweenECM/PCM connector terminalsC17 and A9.
Repair short in the wire betwe€nthe ECM/PCM {Cl71and th€ ALT.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. It prescribedvoltage is now available, roplacethe originrl ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage decrease whenheadlights and rear defogger areturned on?ALT FR signal is OK.
Check tor an open in the wire (AlTF linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the negative bat-tery cable from the battery.3. Disco n nect the ECM/PCMconnector C (31P).4. Disconnect the 4P (3P)* con,nector from the ALT.5. Connect the ALT 4P 13P)l connector terminal No. 4 (No. 1)'to body ground with a iumper
6. Check lor continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal C17,
Repair op6n wire botween th€ECM/PCM (C171rnd th€ ALT.ls there continuity?
c {31P)
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oALT F IWHT/REDI
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oALT F IWHT/REDI

tAlternator (ALT) FR Signal ('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
This signals the ECM/PCM when the Alternator {ALT) is chargingECM/PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31P}
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lP
ALT CONNECTORS IClO4I
JUMPER
JUMpER WlnE
WIRE
Wire side of female termlnals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
3P*NO
Check lor an op€n in the wire (ALT
F line,:1. Turn the agnition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable {rom the battery.
3. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con'
nector C (31P).
4. Disconnect the 4P (3P)* con'
nector from the ALT.
5. Connect the ALT 4P (3P)* con-
nector terminal No 4 (No. 1)*
to bodY ground with a iumper
6. Check lor continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM
connector terminal C5
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lnsoeclion oI ALT FB Signal.
Check {or a short in the wire {ALT
F line):1. Disconnect the 4P (3P)+ con
nector from the ALT
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
3. Measurc voltage between EcM/
PCM connector terminals C5
and 820.Check tor a short in the wirc (ALt
F line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the negative bat_
tery cable from the baRery'
3. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con'
nector C (31P).
4. Check for continuity between
body ground and ECM/PCM
connector terminal C5
ls there aPProx. 5 V?
Check the operation otthe ALT:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2- Reconnect the ALT 4P (3P)*
connector to the ALT
3. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm wrth no
load {in Park or neutrali until
the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
4- Measure voltage between ECM/
PCM connector terminals C5
and 820.
Repair short in the wire between
the EcM/PCM {C5l and the ALT.
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and rechock. lf P.esc.ibedvoltage is now availabl€, ieplace
tho original ECM/PCM
Does the voltage decrease when
headlights and rear delogger are
turned on?
ALT FF signal is OK.
Repair oPen wire betwoen t|lo
ECM,/PCM {C5) and the ALT.
ALT F (WHT/RED)
Wire side of temale terminals
*: Canada model
Wire side of female termrnals

ldle Control System
ldle Speed Setting
Inspection/Adiustmenl
'96, '97 Dl6Y5. '96 - 00 Dl5Y8 sngine with M/T
NOTE:
. Before setting the idle speed, check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
o (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Start the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3.000 rpm withno load (taansmission in neutral) until the radiatorfan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Connect a tachometer.
3. Disconnect the IAC valve connector.
4.lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-
erator pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engineidles.
Check idling in no-load conditionsr headlights. blowerfan. rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner
are not operating.
ldle spsed should be:
450 1 50 rpm
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Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by removing thecap and turning the idle adjusting screw.
NOTE; After adjusting the idle speed in this step,recheck the ignition timing (see section 23).
lf it is out of spec, go back to step 4.
IDLE
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Reconnect the 2P connector on the IAC valve, then
do the ECM reset procedure.
8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditionsfor one minute, then check the idle speed.
NOTE: (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up.Start the engine, then check that the headlights areoff.
ldle sp€sd should b€:
670 i 50 rpm IUSA)750 t 50 rpm {Canada}
9. ldle the engine tor one minute with headlights {Low)ON. and check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
750 :r 50 rpm
10. Turn the headlights off. ldle the engine for oneminute with heater fan switch at Hl and air conditioneron, then check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
810150 rpm
NOTE: lf the idle speed is not within specification,see Symptom Chan on page 11-84.

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'96.'97 D16Y5 engine with CVT,'96 - 00 D16Y8 ongins
with A/T and'96 - 00 Dl6Y7 €ngine
Adiust the idle speed using a Honda PGM Tester if pos-
sible. lf not, use the following procedure:
NOTEI
. Leave the IAC valve connected
. Betore setting the idle speed. check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reported on'
- lgnition timing
- Spark Plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
1. Connect a tachometer.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm wirh
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
3. Check the idle speed with no-load conditions: head-
iights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and
air conditioner are not operatlng
ldl€ spoed should be:
USA:
D16Y5 engine with CVT, D16Y7 engine with A/T'
Dl6YB engine with A/T:
700 :r 50 rpm (in E or El Positionl
D16Y7 engine with M/T:
670 i 50 rpm
Canada:
Dl6Y8 sngin€, Dl6Y7 engins:
M/T750 t 50 rpm
NT750 1 50 rpm (in E or El Position)
Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by removing the
cap and turning the idle adiusting screw 1/2-turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
D16Y5, D16Y8 engine:
IDLEADJUSTING
Dl6f, ongine:
NOTE: When you remove the ACL housing, do not
disconnect the IAT sensor connector
After turning the idle adjusting scrow 1/2-turn'
check the idle speed again. lf it is out of spec, turn
the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn agaan'
NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw more
than 1/2-turn without checking the idle speed'
ldle the engine for one minute with heater fan
switch at Hl and air conditioner on, then check the
idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
M/T810150 rpm
A/T. CvT810 t 50 rpm (in El or E Position)
NOTE:
. Do not turn the idle adjusting screw when the air
conditioner is on.
. lf the idle speed is not within specification. see
Symptom Chart on page 11-84 (cont'd)
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ldle Control System
ldle Speed Setting (cont'dl
Inspeqtion/Adiustment
38 D16Y5 engine whh M/T,'99 - 00 81642 engine
NOTE: Before setting the idle speed, check the follow-ing items;- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
'1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm withno load (transmission in neutral) until the radiatorfan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer.
Disconnect the IAC valve 2P connector and the EVAPpurge controlsolenoid valve 2P connector.
EVAP PURGECONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-erator pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at1.000, then slowly release the pedal until the engineidles.
Check idling in no-load conditions: headlights, blowerfan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditionerare not operating.
ldl€ speed should be:
450 i 50 rpm
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lf necessary, adjust the idle speed, by removrng lnecap and turning the idle adjusting screw.After adjusting the idle speed recheck the ignitlontiming (see section 23). lf it is out of spec, go backto step 4. |DLE
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Reconnect the 2P connectors to the IAC valve andthe EVAP purge control solenoid valve, then do theECM reset procedure.
8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditionsfor one minute, then check the idle sDeed.ldle speed should bo:
USA:
D16Y5 engine: 670 i 50 rpm
81642 engine: 700 i 50 rpm
Canada:
81642 engine: 750 t 50 rpm
NOTE: lf the idle speed increases to 8lO t 50 rpm,this means the EVAP system is purging the canister.To stop the purging temporarily, raise the enginespeed above 1,000 rpm with the accelerator pedal,
then slowly release the pedal.
9. ldle the engine for one minute with headlights(Low) ON. and check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
750 i 50 rpm
10. Turn the headlights off. ldle the engine for oneminute with heater fan switch at Hl and air condi-tioner on, then check the idle soeed.ldls speed should be:
810 t 50 rpm
lf the idle speed is not within specification, seeSymptom Chart on page 11-84.

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'98 - 0O D16Y5 ongine with CvT
Adjust the idle speed using a Honda PGM Tester if pos-
sible. lf not, use the following procedure:
NOTE:
. Leave the IAC valve connected.
. Before s€tting the idle speed, check the following
rtems:- The MIL has not been reported on.
- lgnition timing
- Spark Plugs- Air clean€r
- PCV svstem
'1. Connect a tachometer.
2. Stan the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm w'th
no load (transmission in E or E] position) until the
radiator Jan comes on, then let it idle.
3. Check the idle speed under no-load conditions:
head lights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan,
and air conditioner are not operatlng.
ldlo spaod ehould bo: 700 t 50 rpm
. lf the idle speed is within the specification, the
procedure is comPlete.
. lf the idle sDeed is out of specitication, 9o to step 4'
4. tf the idle speed is 810 1 50 rpm, this means the
EVAP system is purging the canister. To stop the
purging temporarily, raise the engine speed above
l,OO0 rgm with the accelsrator pedal. Slowly release
the pedal. and rscheck the idl€ speed.
. tf the idle speed is within the specificstion, the
Drocedure is comPlete.
. lf the idle sp€ed is out of spocification, go to step 5.
5. Disconnect th€ EVAP purgs control solenoid valve
2P connector.
EVAP PURGECONTROL
6. Remove the cap and turn the idle adiusting screw
1/2-turn clockwise or counterclockwlse
IDLE
7.After turning the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn, check
the idl€ speed again. lf it is out of spec, turn the idle
adjusting screw 1/2-turn again.
NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw more
than 1/2-turn without checking the idle speed.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Reconnect the EVAP
purge control solenoid valve 2P connector' then do
the ECM reset Procedure.
Start the engine. ldle the engine for one minute with
heater fan switch at Hl and air conditioner on, then
check the idle speed.
ldle spaed should be:
810 t 50 rpm (in El or E Posiiion)
lf the idle speed is not within specification, see
Svmptom Chart on Page 11-84.
9.
SOLENOID VALVE
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\JExhaust Gas Recirculation System (D16Y5 engine with M/T)
M/T:
EGR VALVE 6P CONNECTOB (C14'rl
G10lIBLK}
1
a
PNK
IE.EGRI
Wi16 side of male terminals
I
sG2{GRN/BLK}
vcc2{YEL/BLU)
- Th6 MIL ha3 b€on reponed on.- DTC Pl,{tl is 3tored.
Prcblem verification:1. Do the ECM Reset Procedure.
2. Connect the SCS service con_nector.3. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (transmission in neutral)
untilthe radiator fan comes on.
4. Drive the vehicle on the road
for approx. 10 minutes. Try to
keep the engine speed in the
1,700 - 2,500 rpm range.
lnlermittont tailure, svalem is OK
at thi3 tim6. Check foi Poor con'
nections or looso wiro3 at Cl/K
IEGR valvsl and ECM.
ls DTC P1491 indicated?
Check tor a malfunction in the
EGR valv6:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the EGR valve 6P
connector.3. Stanthe engine and let it idle
4. Measure voltage between the
EGR valve 6P connector termi'
nals No.4and No.6.
Check the EGR valve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF2. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).3. Measure voltage between theEGR valve 6P connector termi
nals No.2 and No.3.
ls there battery voltage?
Substitute a known-good ECM
and recheck. It symptom/indica_tion goes away, replace th€ origi-
nal ECM.
ls there approx.5V?
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,96 D16Y5 engine,,96 D16r,gngino,,96 Dt6Y8 engine {3edan)' 37 D16Y5 engino..97 D16r, engine {coupe: KA, Kc mod-
els. sedan: KA, KC, KL {DX} models. hatchback: all modols}''97 Dl6Y8 ongine (s€dan: KA' KC mod€lsl:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P0441: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control system
insufficient purge flow.
Description
By monitoring the purge line vacuum with the MAP sensor, the ECM/PCM can detect insufficient EVAP control system
purge flow.
Possible Cau3e
. EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve
. EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve Circuit
. EVAP Control Canister
. Vacuum Lines
. ECM/PCM
Troubl93hooting Flowchart
Wire side of femaleterminals
EVAP PURGE CONTROI-sottNotD vALvE 2P
CoNNECTOR (Cl1al
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Y
(cont'd)
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- The MIL has bsGn.eportad on.- DTC milal k rtored.
Pioblem vsrificJtion:1. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rPm with no
load {in Park or noutral) until
the radiator fan comes on.
2. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce'
dure,3. Connect the SCS service con-
nector.4. Test-drive under following con-
ditions on the road- Without any electrical load- A/T in E or E Position(M/T in 3rd-sth gear)- Engine sPeed betweon
1,200 - 2.400 rpm.- Decelerate {rom 50 mph (80
knl/h)to 15 mph (24 km/h)lntormittont lailuro, sFtorn b OK
at thi. timo. Ch€ck tor Poor con'
ncction3 or looac wir.3 at C144
{EVAP purgo control tolonoid
vrtv.l .nd ECir/FCttl.
ls DTC P0441 indicatod?
Ch.ck fo. !n op€n in the wiro l|(illinel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the EVAP Purgecontrol solenoid valve 2P con_
neclor,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
4. Measur€ voltage between bodyground and the EVAP Purgecontrol solenoid valve 2P con-
nector terminal No 1.
Rop.ir opor in tho wir6 b€two€n
the EVAP purgo codtiol tolonoid
v.lvo rnd tho No 15 ALIERNA'
TOR SP SENSOR 17.5 A)lu.o.
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