Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont'd)
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) to
come on. lf the MIL was reported on, go to page 11-32.
Troubleshooting each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated.
The probable cause and troubleshooting page relerence can be found below.
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:
Engine will not sta rt- Compression- Engine locked up- Timing belt
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- Starting system- Overheating- Battery
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Probable Cause List (For the DTC chart. see page 11-421
Probable CausePageSystem
111-50Engine Control Module (ECM)
211118Fuel pressure
311-124PGM-Fl main relay
4Section 23lgnition system
51 1-83Crankshaft Position/ToD Dead Center/Cylinder Position sensor circuit
11-58Intake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor circuit
71 ' t- 100ldle Air Control (lAC) Valve
811110Fast idle thermo valve
I11lllldle speed adjustment
'1011-132Throttle body
111 1-130Throttle cable
1211-54lvlanifold Absolute Pressure {MAP) sensor
IJ1163Throttle Position {TP) sensor
1411-86Barometric pressure (BARO) sensor
1 '1 106A/T gear position signal {see section 23)
16'1 1 104Brake switch signal
1711 129Air Cleaner
181 1- 134Intake Air Bypass {lAB} control system and intake air pipe
19'1 1 138Three Way Catalytic Convener (TWC)
2011-141Evaporative emission (EVAP) control
21Contaminated fuelll ll 21 | - | cont"-in"t"o tu"
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SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
Engine will not stan4, 2, 3,5, 21, 15, 1
Hard starting2, 4, 12, 14,20,21
Cold fast idle too low
Cold fast idle too high7, 8, 9, 11, r0
ldle speed fluctuates7,8,9,11,10
Misfire or rough runningTroubleshoot for misfire on pages 11-78,79
Low power2, 10,'t1, 13, 14, 17, 19, 12
Engine stalls2, 4,1 , 12,21,9, 5, 16
ECM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P data link connector (DLC), various data can beretrieved from the EcM The items risted in the tabre berow conform to the sAE recommended practice.The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended bv SAE.understanding this data wirl herp to rind the causes of intermiftent fairures or engine probrems.
NOTE:
' The "operatlng values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment andthe individual car.' Unless noted otherwise, "at idle speed" means idling with the engiFe completely warmed up, transmissron in park orneutral and the A,/C and all accessories turned off.
DataDescriptionOperating ValueFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC)
lf the ECM detects a problem, it will store tt as a cocteconsisting ot one letter and four numbers.Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code{Poxxx) or a Honda-defined code (plxxx) will beoutput to the lester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECM computes engine speed from the signalssent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.This data is used for determining the I|me andamount of fuel injection.
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication at
idle speed:
81881,818C1 engines:
750 t 50 rpm
818C5 engine:
800 1 50 rpm
YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM converts pulse signals trom the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS) into speed data.
Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manitold
Absolute
Pressure {MAP)
The absolute pressure created in the intake manifoldby engine load and speed.With engine stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo
spheric pressure. At idle
speed:
24 - 37 kPa (180 - 280
mmHg,7.1 1'1.0 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
(ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature intovoltage and signals the ECM. The sensor is a thermis-tor whose internal resistance changes with coolanttemperature. The ECM uses the voltage signals fromlhe ECT sensor to determine the amount of iniectedfuel.
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temper
ature and IAT
With engine warmed up:
approx. 176 - 200'F
{80 - 93.C)
, YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor (HO2S)
{sensor 1)(sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen con-tent in the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals tothe ECM. Based on these signals,lhe ECM controlsthe airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high{that is, when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiomericratio), the voltage signal is lower. When the oxygencontent is low (that is, when the ratio is richer thanthe stoichiomeric ratio), the voltage signal is higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
abour 0.'1 - 0.9 V(sensor I )NO(sensor 1)
(conl'd)
11-37
ECM CONNECTOR D (16P}
Wire side of female terminals
ECM CONNECTOR D (16P1NOTE| Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
TerminalnumberWirecolorT6rminal nameDoscriptionSignal
1RED/BLKTPS (THROTTLE POSITIONSENSOR)Detects TP sensor s;gnal.With throttle fully open: about 4.5 VWith throttle fully closed: about 0.5 V
2REDAr'r'HTECT (ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATUBE SENSOB}Detects ECT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON (ll)r about0.1 - 4.8 V (depending on engine coolanttemperalure)
3WHT//ELMAP {MANIFOLD AESOLUTEPBESSURE SENSOR)Detects MAP sensor signal.With ignition switch ON (ll)iabout 3 VAt idle: about 1.0 V {depending on enginespeeol
4YELA/VHTvccl{SENSOR VOLTAGE)Power source for MAP sensor,With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 V
5GRNAVHTBKSW (BRAKE SWITCH)Detects brake switch signal.With brake pedal released: 0 VWith brake pedal depressed: batteryvoltage
6*!RED/BLUKS (KNOCK SENSOR}Detects KS signal.With engine running: pulses
lPHO2S (PRIMARY HEATEDOXYGEN GENSOR)Detects primary oxygen sensorsignal.With throttle fully opened, fully warmed upengine: above 0.6 VWith throttle quickly closed: below 0.4 V
8RED/VEL
IAT (INTAKE AIRTEMPERATURE SENSOR)Detects IAT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON {ll): about0.1 - 4.8 V (depending on intake airtemperature)
10YEL/BLUvcc2(SENSOB VOLTAGE)Provides sensor voltage,With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 VWith ignition switch OFF: 0 V
1lGRN/8LUSG2 (SENSOR GROUND}Sensor ground.Less than 1.0 V at all times.
GFNA/VHT(SENSOR GROUND}Ground tor MAP sensor.Less than 1.0 V at all times.
OBN/BLUSHO2S GND (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN SENSORGROUND)
Ground for secondary heatedoxygen sensor,Less than 1.0 V at alltimes.
148LU/REDSH02S (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR}Detects secondary oxygensensor srgnal.With throttle fully opened. fully warmed upengine: above 0,6 VWith throttle quickly closed: below 0.4 V
LT GRNPTANK (FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR)Detects fueltank pressure sensor.With luel fill cap opened: about 2-5 V
GRN/RED
EL (ELOiDetects ELD signal.With parking lights turned on at idle: about2.5 -3.5 VWith low beam headlights turned on at idle:about 1.5 - 2.5 V*1:USA*2: 818C1 engine"3:A"/T*4: B18C'1, 818C5 engines
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Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Gode (DTCI Chart
*: These DTCS will be indicated by the blinking ot the lvalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) with the SCS service connector
connected.
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DTC
lMlL indication*lDetection ltemProbabls CausePage
P0107 (3)
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
Low Input
Open or short in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECM
'11-54
P0108 (31
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
High Input
Open in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECM
tt-5t,
P0112 (10)
Intake Air
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECM
11.58
P0113 {10)
lntake Air
Temperature Circuit
High Input
Open in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECM
1' 1-59
P0116 (86)
Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. ECT sensor' Cooling system11-60
P0117 (6)
Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECM
1 ' t-61
P0118 {6)
Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
High Input
Open in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECt\,4
1't -62
P0122l7l
Throttle Position
Circuit
Low Input
Open or shon in TP sensor circuit
TP sensor
ECM
11,63
P0123 (7)
Throttle Position
Circuit
High Input
Open in TP sensor circuit
TP sensor
ECM
I t-oc
P0131 (1 )
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit Low Voltage (Sensor 1)
Shon in Primary HO2S (Sensor'l) circuit
Primary H02S {Sensor 1)
Fuel supply system
ECM
11-67
P0132 (1)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit High Voitage (Sensor 1)
Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) circuit
Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
ECM
11-69
P0133 (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Slow Response (Sensor 1)
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1). Exhaust system1 1-70
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Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chart (cont'd)
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DTC
(MlL indication)Detection ltemProbable CausePage
P0452 (91)FuelTank Pressure Sensor Circuit
Low lnput
Short in Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor circuit
Fuei Tank Pressure Sensor
ECM
11 142
P0453 (91)Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit
High Input
Open in Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor circuit
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
ECrVI
11-144
P0500 {17}
Vehicle Speed
Sensor Circuit
Malfunction
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Vehicle Speed Sensor circuit
ECM
11-85
P0505 (14)ldle Control System
Malfunction
IAC valve
Fast idle thermo valve
Th rottle Body
'11-98
P0700
P0715
P0120
P0125
P0730 (70)
P0740
P0753
P0758
Automatic Transaxle
section'14
Pl106 (13iBarometric
Pressure Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. ECM (Baro sensor)1'l -86
P1107 (' ]3)Barometric
Pressure Circuit
Low lnput
ECM (Baro sensor)
TCM
ECM to TCM harness
11-87
P1'108 (13)Ba ro metric
Pressure Circuit
High Input
ECM (Baro sensor)11-41
P1121 \11Throttle Position
Lower Than Expected
. TP sensor
P112211JThrottle Position
H igher Than Expected
'TP sensor
P1 ' t 28 (5)Manifold Absolute Pressure
Lower Than Expected
. MAP sensor11,57
P1129 (5)Manilold Absolute Pressure
Higher Than Expected
. MAP sensor11-57
P1259 \22)
VTEC System MalfunctionVTEC Solenoid Valve
Open or short in VTEC Solenoid Valve circuit
VTEC Pressure Switch
Open or short in VTEC Pressure Switch circuit
ECM
section 6
P1297 (20)Electrical Load
Detector Circuit
Low Input
Electrical Load Detector
Electrical Load Detector circuit
ECM
11-88
P1298 (20)Electrical Load
Detector Circuit
Hig h Input
Electrical Load Delector
Electrical Load Detector circuit
ECM
11-89
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DTC(MlL indication)Dstection ll€mProbable CausePage
P1336 (54)Crankshaft Speed
Fluctuation Sensor
Intermittent lnterruption
. CKF sensor
1190
Pl337 (54)Crankshaft Speed
Fluctualion Sensor
No Signal
CKF sensor
CKF sensor circuit
ECM
'11-90
P't359 (8)
Crankshaft Position/Top
Dead Center/Cylinder Position
Sensor
Connector Disconnection
CKP/TDC/CYP sensor circuit
1't -92
P1361 (8)Top Dead Center
Sensor Intermittent
Interruptaon
. TDC sensor't1-83
P1352 (8)Top Dead Center
Sensor No Signal
TDC sensor
TDC sensor circuit
ECM
1183
P1381 {9}Cylinder Position Sensor
Intermittent Interruption
. CYP sensor11-83
Pl382 (9)Cylinder Position Sensor
No Signal
CYP sensor
CYP sensor circuit
ECM
11-83
P1456*6 (90)
Evaporative Emission Control
System Leak Detected (Fuel
Tank Area)
Fuel fill cap
Vacuum connection
Fueltank
Fuel tank pressure sensor
EVAP bypass solenoid valve
EVAP two way valve
EVAP control canister vent shut valve
EVAP control canister
EVAP purge control solenoid valve
11-146
P14s7*5 {90)
Evaporative Emission Control
System Leak Detected (EVAP
Control Canister Area)
Vacuum connection
EVAP control canister
Fuel tank pressure sensor
EVAP bypass solenoid valve
EVAP two way valve
EVAP control canister vent shut valve
FuelTank
EVAP purge control solenoid valve
'1 'l - 146
P1508 ( 14)
ldle Air Control Valve
Circuit Failure
IAC valve
IAC valve circuit
ECM
1 1-100
P1607 (-)Engine Control
Module Internal
Circuit Failure
. ECM
11-92
(cont'd)
11-45
PGM-FI System
System Description
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)OUTPUTS
*1: USA*2: 818C1 engine*3: A,/T*4: 818C1, 818C5 engines
PGM-FI Sy3tem
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection system.
Fuel lniector Timing and Duration
The ECM contains memories for the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold pressures. The
basic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory. is further modified by signals sent from various sensors
to obtain the final discharge duration.
ldle Air Control
ldle Ai. Control Valve (lAC Valve)
When the engine is cold, the Ay'C compressor is on. the transmission is in gear (Ay'T only)the brake pedal is depressed, the
P/S load is high, or the alternator is charging, the ECM controls current to the IAC Valve to maintain correct idle speed.
lgnition Timing Control
. The ECM contains memories for basic ignition timing atvarious engine speeds and manifold pressures, lgnitiontiming
is also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.
. AKnockControl System isadoptedwhich sets the ideal ignition timing for the octane n um ber of gasoline used*r,
Other Control Functions
L Starting Control
When the engine is started, the ECM provides a rich mi{ure by increasing fuel injector duration.
2. Fuel PumD Control
. When the ignition switch is initially turned on, the ECM supplies ground to the PGM-FI main relay that supplies
current to the fuel pump for two seconds to pressurize the fuel system.
. When the engine is running, the ECM supplies ground to the PGM-FI main relay that supplies current to the fuel
DUmO.
. When the engine is not running and the ignition is on. the ECM cuts ground to the PGM-FI main relay which cuts
current to the fuel oumo.
INPUTS
TDc/CKP/CYP Sensor
CKF Sensor
MAP Sensor
ECT Sensor
IAT Sensor
TP Sensor
HO2S
VSS
BARO Sensor
ELD*1
Starter Signal
ALT FR Signal
Air Conditioning Signal
A,/T Gear Position Signal*3
Battery Voltage (lGN.1)
Brake Switch Signal
PSP Switch Signal*'
Knock Sensor*1
VTEC Pressure Switch*4
Fuel Tank Prssure Sensor
Fuel InjectorTiming and Duration
Electronic ldle Control
Other Control Functions
lgnition Timing Control
ECM Back-uD Functions
Fuel-lnjectors
PGM-Fl Main Relay (Fuel Pump)
MIL
IAC Valve
A,/C Compressor Clutch Relay
Radiator Fan Belay*1
Condenser Fan Relay
ALT*1
rcM
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid
Valve
H02S Heater
VTEC Solenoid Valve*'
IAB Control Solenoid Valve*,
EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve
EVAP Control Canister Vent
Shut Valve
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PGM.FISystem
Gontrol Module (ECMI (cont'dlEngine
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(From page 11-51)
Choc* tol s short in tho wir6 lMlLlino):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconn€ct the ECM conn6c-tor A (32P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Repair 3hon to body ground in
rhe wire bstw.on tho ECM (A181
and MlL.
Substituto s known-good ECMend rechock. H 3ymptom/indica-tion goes awry, replacc tho origi-nelECM,
{From page 11-51)
Inspect Fl E/M (15 A) fuse in theunder-hood Iuse/relay box.
- Ropsir short in tha wircbotw.on Fl E/M {'15 Al tu3c'rnd PGM-FI m.in t.lry.- Rool.c. Fl E/M l15A)tu!€.
Inspect No. 13 FUEL PUMP (SRS
UNIT) ('l5A) fuse in the undeFdash fuse/relay box.
- Reo.ir sholt in th. wirobotw..n No. 13 FUEL PUMP
{SRs UNIT) (15 Al fur..ndFGM-FI m.in rclay.- Repl.co No. 13 FUEL PUMP(SRS UNIT) {15 Alturr.
Ch6ck for . shon in a son3or1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Disconnect the 3P connectorfrom oach sensor one at time:. MAP sensor. TP sensor. Fueltank pressure sensor
Rapl.cc tha 3onaor thrt cauaadihe light to 9o out.Does the MIL go OFF?
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