1998 HONDA CIVIC PC box

lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
SymptomInspectionRef. page
E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition switch
is first turn on (ll).14-262
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is on (ll).14-264
NOTE:
. lf a customer described the symptom for code P1706 (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test driving,
then recheck the DTC.
. Sometime the E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously. lf so, repair the
pGM-Fl system according to the DTc, then reset the memory by removing the BACK uP fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box for more than 10 seconds. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h)' then
recheck the DTC.
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lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink. perform an inspection according to the table below.
SYmPtom
IDI indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition switch
is first turned ON (ll).
lE1 indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is ON { ll).
InspectionRef. page
14-284
14-290
NOTE:
. lf a customer described the symptom for code Pl706 (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test driving,
then recheck the DTC.
. iometimes, tfre E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously lf so, repair
the PGM-Fl system accordrng to the DTC, then reset the memory by removing the BACK UP RADIO fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box for more than 10 seconds. Drive the car for several minutes at a speed over 30 mph {50 km/h)' then
recheck the DTC.
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JTroubleshooting Flowchart - Shift Control Linear Solenoid
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot
Possiblc Cause
. Disconn€cted solenoid harnos3
connectol. Short or oDen in shilt controllinetr solonoid wiro. Faulty shift control linear sole_
noid. Op€n in VB SOL wite. ODen in PG'l and PG2 wires or
poor ground {G10'l)
f,
wire side ot female terminals
LG1 IBRN/BLKILG2IBRN/BLK)
{cont'd)
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PCM CONNECTORS
B(25P) - Dll6P)
.OBD ll Scan Tool indicatos
Code P1870.. Solf-diagnosis E indic.lor light
indic.t€s Code 30.
M6a3ure VB SOL voltage:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the B 125P) and D(16P) connectors from the
PCM,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure the voltage between
the D5 and 820 or 822 terminals.
Repair open or shod in the wire
between the D5 terminal and the
under-dash tuso/telay box.
Check the Ground Circuitl1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check lor continuity between
the terminafs 82 and 822 and
between terminals 810 and
820.
Repair open in the wi.e betwoen
the termin.ls 82, B10, B20, and
822 and G101. Repair Poolground (G101).
LG1 IBRN/BLKI
PCM CONNECTOR B PsPI
PG,I IBLK)
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Troubleshooting Flowchart - PH-PL Control Linear Solenoid
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot.
Possibls c.use
. Oisconn6dod solenoid harness
conn6ctol. Short or ooen in PH-PL controllinear solenoid wire. F.ulty PH-PL cont.ol linear sole-noid. ODen in VB SOL wire. Op€n in PGl and PG2 wires orpoor ground lG101l
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
LGT IBRN/BLKILG2 IBRN/BLK)
(cont'd)
B (25P1 D {16P}
. OBD ll Scan Tool indicates
Codo P1873.. sslt-disgnosis E indicltor lightindicates Code 31.
Mo.surevB SOL Vohagg:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the 8 (25P) and D(16P) connectors from the
PCM,3. Turn tho ignition switch ON (ll),
4. Measure the voltage between
the D5 and 820 or 822 termi-nals,
Ropair open or shod in the wiJe
bstwaon tho D5 terminal and the
under-dalh tuso/relay box.
Check the Ground Circuh:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF2. Check tor continuity betweenthe terminals 82 and 822 andbetween terminals 810 and820.
Fepair open in tho wiro b€tw€entho torminds 82, 810, 820, and
822 and G101. Repair Poorground (G1011.
(BRN/BLX)
Fo page 14-274
PCM CONNECTOR B (25P|
14-273

Troubleshooting Flowchart - Start
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot'
Clutch Control Linear Solenoid
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of lemale terminals
LGl (BRN/BLKI
(cont'd)
14-215
Po$ible Cause
. Disconnected solenoid harness
connedol. Short or open in sta.t clutch
control linear solenoid wiro. Faulty 3tart clutch conttol lin€ar
solenoid' Ooen in VB SOL wire. Open in PGI and PG2 wires or
poor ground {G101)
B l25P) -- o l16P)
'OBD ll Scan Tool indicates
Code Pl879.. self-diagnosis E indicstor light
indicates Code 32.
Measure VB SOL Voltag6:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the B {25P) and D(16P) connectors {rom the
PCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure the voltage between
the D5 and 820 or 822 termi-
nals,
Reprir opon or short in the wire
between the D5 terminal and the
undei-d.sh luse/relaY box.ls there battery voltage?
Check the Ground Ciicuit:'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check for continuity between
the terminafs 82 and 922 and
between terminals 810 and
820.
Rep.ir open in the wire betwesn
the terminab 82, 810, 820. tnd
822 and G101. RePair Poorground lG101l.
ls there continuity?
LGl IBRN/BLK)
To page 14-276
PCM CONNECTOR B {25PI

Troubleshooting Flowchart - lnhibitor Solenoid
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot'
Po3sible Cause
. Oi3connec'ted solenoid harn6s
connectoa. Shorl or open in inhibitor 3ole-
noid wir€. Faulty inhibitor solenoid. ODen in vB SOL wire. Open in PGl and PG2 wires or
poor ground {G101}
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side ot female terminals
LGl IBRN/BLKILG2 (BRN/BLKI
(cont'd)
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.OBD ll Scan Tool indicaies
Codo P'l882.. Self-diagnosis E indicttor light
indic.tes Code 33.
Me'sure VB SOL voltagel'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the B (25P) and D(16P) connectors from the
PCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
4. Measu.e the voltage between
the D5 and 820 or B22 termi-
nals.
Repair open or short in the wire
between the D5 tolminal and the
undor-dash lu36/relay box.ls there baftery voltage?
Ch€ck the Ground Circuit:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check tor continuity between
the terminals 82 and 822 and
between terminals B'10 and
820.
R€pair open in the wire between
the torminal3 82, 810, B20, and
B22.nd G 101. RePair Poorground {G101).
(BRN/BLKI
To page 14-278
PCM CONNECTOR B {25P}

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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Steering
Speciaf Tools ....."'.....17-2
Manual Steering
Component Locations
lndex ................ ....... 17-3
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation "'......"............... 17-4
Rack Guide Adiustment ................... 17-5
*Steering Wheel
(See power steering section)
*Steering Column
(See power steering sectionl
Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-5
Disassembly ......."" 17-7
ReassemblY ..'......... 17-9
lnstallation ............. 17-13
Power Steering
Component Locations
lndex "......."..... """' 17-15
System DescriPtion
Fluid Flow Diagram .........""............. 17'16
Steering Pump ............'... "........"'...-- 17 -17
Steering Gearbox .".................'...'.'.' 17-20
Troubleshooting
Generaf Troubleshooting ..........--.... 17'22
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17 -26
Ffuid Leaks .............17-28
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation'......."'........'...... 1 7-30
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked .."................ 17-30
Steering Linkage and Gearbox ....." 17-31
Pump Beft ...--.""".. 17-32
Rack Guide Adiustment .'.......'.......'. 17'33
Fluid Replacement .....'.."................. 17-33
Pump Pressure Check .............'....-. " 17 -34
'Steering Wheel
Removal .."'........'... 17-35
lnstallation ............. 17-35
Disassembly/Reassembly ......'.....'.' 17-36
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ....'........... ---.... 17'37
lnspection .............. 17'38
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Fluid Leakage Inspeetion ............'.... 17-39
Replacement ......".. 17-39
Power Steering PumP
Removal/lnstallation .'.'..'..'............. 17-40
Disassembly ".........17-41
fnspection .......---'." 17'42
Reassembly ..'.........17-44
Steering Gearbox
Removal ....'........."' 17'47
DisassemblY ..........' 17-49
Reassembly '........... 17-55
lnstallation ............. 17-65
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......'.. 17-68
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