1998 HONDA CIVIC troubleshoot

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Troubleshooting Flowchart
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- The MIL ha3 b€on rePorled on.- DTC P0171 a^dlot P0172 arc
stored,
is the fuel pressure OK?
Check the fuel pt€ssure regulator
and fusl re{urn pipe.ls the fuel pressure too high
ortoo low?
Check the Primary HO2S:
1. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
Ioad (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator Ian comes on
2. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) output with the
scan tool,
Check the tu6l pump. fuel leedpipe, fu€l fiher, and Iuel Pressureregulator.
Does it stay at less than 0.3 V
or more than 0.6 V?
Check lor a sticking or leaking
EVAP purge control solenoid
With a vacuum PumP, aPPIY vacu-
um to the EVAP purge control
solenoid valve from the intake
manifold side.
Does it hold vacuum?
Check the MAP sensor outputr
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
2. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
Check th6 response of the MAP
sensoa:1. Start the engine.2. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
ls a MAP of 40.0 kPa 1300 mmHg,12.0 inHg) or less indicated within
one second after starting the
engine?
- Check th€ valve cloarance.- Check the EGR rystem lD16Y5enginel.- lf they are OK, r€place the tueliniocto]3.
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PGM-FI System
Random Misfire
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The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0300*5 or P1300*3 *1 and some of P0301 - P0304:Random misfire.Description
Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensorwhich is attached to the crankshaft.
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected. the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3'*' and some of DTCs P0301 through P0304 will be stored. Then, after misfire has ceased, the MIL willcome on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3 *a and some of DTCS P0301 through P0304 will be stored.NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC. troubleshoot those DTCS first, thenrecheck for the misfire DTC.
P0106*4. P0107. P0108, P1128*3 *5, Pl129*3 *5; MAP sensorP0131. P0132: HO2S
P0171, P0112i Fuel metering
P0401, P 1491, P1498: EGR svstem*1P0505: ldle Control SystemP1253: VTEC System*,P1361, P1362: TDC sensorP1381, Pl382: CYP sensorP1508: IAC valve
Possible Cause. Fuel pump insufficient fuel pressure, amount of flow. Fuel line clogging, blockage, leakage. Fuel filter clogging. Fuel pressure regulator stuck open. EGR system malfunction*1. Distributormalfunction. lgnition coil wire open. leakage *l: D16Y5 engine. lgnition control module malfunction *2: D16Y5, D16Y8, Bt6A2 engine. MAP sensor range/performance, poor response*r *3: '97 models. Valves carbon deposit *4;'96 models. Compression low *5: '98 - 00 models. IAC valve malfunctionr.. VTEC system malfunction*,. Fuel does not meet Owner's Manual spec., lackoffuel. HO2S. HO2S circuit
Troubleshooting
By test-driving, determine the conditions during which misfire occurs, Depending on these conditions, test in the orderdescribed in the table below.
Possible
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rage
causeEGR*1
system
Crankshaft
position (CKP)
sensor
Fuel
pressure
Distributor and
lgnition wirestcMClearance
tAc
ValveMAP
sensor
section 611-230,
231section 23section 23section 611-19411
Only low rpm and
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Only high rpm and
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NOTE: lf misfire doesn't recur, some possible causes are fuel that doesn't meet owne/s manualspec, lack of fuel, carbon deposits on spark plug, etc.
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P0304

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Misfire Detected in One Cylinder
P0301 | The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0301: Cylinder 1 misfire detected.
[F03O2l 16"""untool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P0302: Cylinder2 misfire detected.
[FO3Ofl 16" ".un toot indicates Diagnostic Troubte Code (DTC) P0303; Cylinder 3 misfire detected.
I P0304 I ths..rr tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO3O4: Cylinder 4 misfire detected.
D€scription
lMisfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensor
which is attached to the crankshaft,
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTC
PO3O1, P0302, PO3O3 or P0304 will be stored. Then, after the misfire has ceased, the MIL will come on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cyclss, the MIL will come on, and DTC
P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 will be stored.
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC, troubleshoot those DTCS first, then
recheck for the misfire DTC.
PO106*1, P0107, P0108. P1128*3'*5, P1129*3'*5: MAP sensor
P0131, P0132: HO2S
P0171, P0172iFuel suppiy system
P0335, P0336: CKF sensor
P0401. P1491, P1498: EGR system
P0441: EVAP system Insufficient purge flow*6
Pl359. P1361. Pl362: TDC sensor
P1381. Pl382: CYP sensor*o: '96 models*6: '96 D16Y5 engine,'96 D16Y/ engine,'96 D16Y8 engine {sedan),'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 D16\4, engine (coupe: KA,
KC models, sedan KA. KC, KL (DX) models, hatchback:all models),'97 D16Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC models)
Possible Cause
. Fuel injector clogging, fuel leakage, air leakage
. Fuel injector circuit open or shorted
. Spark plug carbon deposits, fouling, malfunction
. lgnition wires open. leaking
. Distributor malfunction
. ComDression low
. Valve clearance out of spec
. VTEC system malfunction (D16Y5, D16Y8. 81642 engine)
. HO2S
. HO2S circuit
(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
Misfire in Detected One Gylinder (cont'dl
Troubleshootin g Flowchart
NOTE:. lf there is no treeze data of misfiring,just clear the DTC.. It there is no freeze data of misfiring,test drives under various conditions
- The MIL has been reoorted on.- DTC P0301. P0302. P0303, orP030il is indicated.
Check the fuel iniecto. lunction:Stan the engine, and listen for aclicking sound at the fuel injectorin the problem cylinder.
Check for an open or short in theharness between ECM/PCM andthe fuel iniector.
Repair open or short in the wir€.
Replace the fuel iniector.Sub3titute a known-goodECM/PCM and recheck. Itsymptom/indication goesaway, replace the original ECM/PCM.
Problem verification:1. After checking and recordingthe freeze data, do the ECM/PCM Reset Procedure.2. Exchange the spark plug fromthe problem cylinder with onefrom another cylinder,3. Connect the SCS service con'nector,4. Test-drive the vehicle severaltimes in the range ofthe free2edata.
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PGM-FI System
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Crankshaft Position/Top Dead Center/Cylinder Position (CKP/TDC/CYPI Sensor
f99 - 00 Models except D16Y5 engine with M/T)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0335: A malfunction in the Crankshaft Position (CKP)
sensor circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0336: A range/performance problem in the Crankshaft
Position (CKP) sensor circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1361: Intermittent interruption in the Top Dead Center
{TDC) sensor circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) P1362: No signal in the Top Dead Center (TDC) sensor
circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1381: Intermittent interruption in the Cylinder Position(CYP) sensor circuit.
lTiaSt The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1382; No signal in the Cylinder Position (CYP) sensor: circuil.
DoscriDtion
The CKP Sensor determines timing for fuel injection and ignition of each cylinder and also detects engine speed. The TDC
Sensor determines ignition timing at start-up (cranking) and when crank angle is abnormal. The CYP Sensor detects the
position of No. 1 cylinder for sequential fuel injection to each cylinder. The CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor is built into the distribu-
tor.
NOTE; lf DTC P1359 is stored at the same time as DTC P0335, P0336, P1361. P1362, P1381 and/or P1382, troubleshoot DTC
P1359 first, then recheck for those DTCS. D16Y5 engino:
SENSORROTOR
TDGSENSORCKPSENSOBTDCSENSOBCKPSENSOBCYPs€NsonBOTORROTORBOTONROTOR ROTOR
D16Y7, D16Y8 ongine:
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- The MIL has been reportod on.- DTC P0335, P0336. P1361,P1362, P1381 rnd/or P1382.restored.
Problem verific{tion:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-dure.2. Start the engine.
Intormittcnt failure, systom b OKat thb time. Check to. poor con-nections or loose wires at C120(dktributorl and ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P0335, P0336, P1361, P1362,P1381 and/or Pl382 indicated?
Check tor an open in the CKP/TDC/CYP 3enior:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the distributor 10Pconnector,3. Measure resistance betweenthe terminals of the indicatedsensor (*see table).
Replrce the distributor ignitionhou3ing (!ee section 231.ls there 350 700 0?
SENSORDTCSENSORTEBMINAIECM/PCMTERI\,4INAICOLOR
CKPP0335
P0336
2c88LU
6c9
TDCP1361
P1362
3c20GRN
7c21BED
CYPP1381
P1342
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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?
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*1r'96 models only
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Fuel Supply System
PGM-FI Main Relay (cont'dl
Circuit Troubleshootin g
PGM.FI MAIN RELAY 7P CONNECTOR {C443)
GND{8LK)
Wire side of female terminals
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- Engine will not start.- lnsoection of PGM-FI mainrelay and relay harne$.
Check for an open in the wire{GNO line}:l. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PGM-Fl mainrelay 7P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe PGM Fl main relay 7P con-nector terminal No.3 and bodyground.
Ropai. open in the wir€ betweenthe PGM-FI main .elav and G101.
Check for an open or short in thewire {BAT lin€}:N4easure voltage between thePGM-FI main relay 7P connectorterminal No. 7 and body ground.- Repair open or sho.t in thewire between the PGM-FI mainrelay and the Fl E/M {15 A}fus€.- Replace the Fl E/M (15 Allu3ein the under-hood fuse/relayoox.
ls lhere battery voltage?
Check tor an open or short in thewire {lGl line):1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Measure the voltage betweenthe PGM-Fl main relay 7P con'nector terminal No. 5 and bodyground.- Repair open or short in thewire betwoen the PGM-FI mainrelav and the No. 13 FUELPUMP (15 A)tuse.- R€place the No. 13 FUELPUMP {15 A} tus€ in the under-d.sh fus€/relay box.
ls there battery voltage?
Ch.ck for an open or short in thewire {STS lino}r1. Turn the ignition switch to theSTART (lll) position.NOTE:. M/T: Clutch pedal must beoepresseo.. A/T: Transmission in E or
E position.2, Measure the voltage betweenthe PGM-Fl main relay 7Pconnector terminal No, 2 andbody ground.
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'96 98 models: (To page 1l 239)'99 - 00 models: (To page I l-240)
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Disasssmbly
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y8 engine:
2.1 N.m(0.21 ksf.m, 1.5 lblftl\
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TP SENSOR
MAPSENSORTroubleshooting, Page 11 115
3.5 N.m t0.35 kgl m,2.5 lblftl
B16A2 sngine:
MAP SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1'1 15
IDLE AOJUSTING
MAPSENSORTroubleshooting, Page 1 1-1 19
z.'t N.m10.21 kgf'm,1.5 tbf.frl
TP SENSOR
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