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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NOTE:. Whon there is no cod6 stored, the MIL willstay on iftho aorvice check conn€ctor is snoned.' lfthis symptom is intermittent. check tor:- A loos6 Fl E/M (15 A) in the undor-hood tuse/relav box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMP {SRS UNIT) (15 A) in th6 under-dash fuse/retay box- An intermitt6nt short in the wir€ betwesn the ECM (C7) and th€ sorvice chock conn€qor- An intormittent open in the wire between the sorvice chsck conneclor and G40l- An intermittent short in the wire betwo€n the ECM (A18) and the gaug6 assemDry- An intermittent shon in the wir6 between the ECM (D14) and the MAP sonsor- An intermittent shon in the wire bstween the ECM (Dto), th6 Tp sensor and Fu6l tankpI6SSU16 SOnSOT- PGM-FI Main relay. See th6 OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for sp6cific operating instruc-!ons.
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Th. M.lfunction Indic.tor LlmplMlll .t!yr on or comlr on ltt .two aaconda.
Ch.ck th! Dirgnoitic tioubl.Cod. IDTC):'1. Connoct a 6can tool or HondaPGM Tester,2. Turn tho ignition switch ON (ll).3. Read tho DTC with the scantool or Honda PGM T6st6r.
Go to trouHorhooting proQduaaa.
koo p.g6 I 1.3:ll
Ch.ct th. DTC by MIL indication:1. Turn th€ ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the SCS seNic€ con-n€ctor to the sorvico checkconnoctor,3. Turn the ignition s1\,itch ON (ll).
Rapair opan or ahort in wirabotw..n thg ECM lCSl .ndData Llnk Conncctor.Go lo troublcrhootlng pro-c.dur.3. {.co pag. 11-32)
Do.s th6 MIL indicate anv DTC?
Try to start tho engine.
Chack lor r 3hort in th. wlr.3lsqg lln.):1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand turn the ignition switchoN { },2. Disconnect th6 SCS serviceconnector,3. M€a6urg voltaOe between theECM connoctor torminal C7and body ground.
Rapah 3hort to body ground inlh. wir. b.lw..n ECM lCTl .ndacwica chack connactor.
ls ther6 approx. 5 V?
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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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PGM-Fl System
Fuel Supply System
lF0{7il Thescantool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0171:Theluel system rstoo lean
[F0i72l Th" ""un tool indicates Diagnosric Trouble code (DTc) p0,172: The fuet system is too rich
Description
By monitoring the Long Term Fuel Trim, long term malfunctions in the luel system will be detected
lf a malfunction has been detected during two consecutive trips, the MIL will come on and DTC P0171 and/or P0172 will be
stored.
NOTE: lf some ol the DTCS lasted below are stored at the same time as DTC PolTl and/or P0172 troubleshoot those DTCS
first, then troubleshoot DTC P0171 andlot P0172
PO107, P0108, P1128. P1129: MAP Sensor
P0135: Primary HO2S Heater (Sensor 1)
P0137, P0138: Secondarv HO2S (Sensor 2)
P0141: Secondary HO2S Heater (Sensor 2)
P1259: VTEC Svstem
Possible Cause
DTC P0171
too lean
Drc P0172
Svstem too rich
. Fuel Pump insufficient flowpressure
. Fuel Feed Line clogged, leaking
. Fuel Pressure Regulator stuck open
. Fuel Filter clogged. Fuel Iniector clogged, air inclusion
. Gasoline doesn't meet Owner's Manual spec.
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)deteriorated
. Valve Clearance. Exhaust leak
. Fuel Pressure Regulator clogged, stuck closed
. Fuel Return Pipe clogged
. Fuel Iniector leaking
. Gasoline doesn't meet Owner's Manual spec
' Primary Ho2s (Sensor 1) deteriorated
. Valve Clearance
Troubleshooting Flowchart
HIGH
- The MIL ha3 been rcoortod on.- OTC P0171 andlor PO'l72.re3tored.
ls the Iuel pressure OK?
ls the fuel pressure too highChock th€ luel p.essure regulator,and tu€l return pipe.Ch€ck the Primary HO2S:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator lan comes on.2. Check the Primary HO2S{Sensor 1) output with thescan tool.
Chock the tuel pump, fuel feodpipe, fuol fiher, and tuol prcssureregulator.
Does it stay at less than 0.3 Vor more than 0.6 V?Rapl.ce the Primary HO2S {Sen-3or ll.
Check lor a sticking or l€akingEVAP purge control solenoid
With a vacuum pump, apply vacu,um to the EVAP purge controlsolenoid valve.
Does it hold vacuum?
Chock the valvc cl6a.ance3 andadjust it nocessary. lf th. valvocloarance3 are OK, reDlaco thGtuel ini€cto6.
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PGM-FI System
Random Misfire
1T0-500 1 a nd Fo-30ittrrousFF0304-lThB scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) P0300 and some of
P0301 - P0304: Random misfire.
Doscription
Misfir; detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluciuation sensor which
is attached to the crankshsft.
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during iho time of its occurrence, and DTC
p0300 and some of DTCS p0301 through P0304 will be stor€d. Then, after misfire has ceased, the MIL will come on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTC
PO3O0 and some ot DTCS P0301 through P0304 will be stored
NOTE: lJ some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC, troubleshoot those DTCS first. then
troubleshoot the misfire DTC.
P0171, P0172: Fuel metering
P0505: ldle Control SYstem
P1361, P1362: TDC sensor
P1381. P1382: CYP sensor
P1508: IAC valve
Possible Cause
. Fuel pump insufficient fuel pressure. amount of flow
. Fuel line clogging, blockage, leakage
. Fuel {ilter clogging
a Fuel pressure regulator stuck open
. Distributormallunction
o lgnition coil wire open, leakage
. lgnition control module malfunction
. Valves carbon deposit
a Compression low
. IAC valve malfunction
. Fast idle thermo valve malfunction
o Fuel does not meet Owner's Manual spec., lackotfu€l
. VTEC system malfunction
Troubleshooting
By test-driving, determine the conditions during which misfire occurs. Depending on these conditions, test in the order
described in the table below.
Fuel
pressure
Distributor
and lgnition
wires
tcMIAC ValveValve
Clearance
wEc
System
11118section 23section 231 1- 100section 6section 6
Only low rpm and
loao@o@@
Only acceleratingo@o
Only high rpm and
loado@@@o
Not specificationo@@@@
NOTE: lf misfire doesn't recur, some possible causes arefuel that doesn't meet owner's manual spec, lackoffuel, carbon
deposits on spark plug, etc.
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Fuel Tube/Ouick-Connect Fittings
Prgcautions
!@@ Do not smoke while working on the fuel
sysiem. K€ep open flames away from your work area.
The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly connectsthe in-tank tuel pump with the fuelfeed pipe. For remov-
ing or installing the fuel pump and fuel rank, it is neces,sary to disconnect or connect the quick-connect fittings.
Pay attention to following:
r The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
heat-resistanU be careful not to damage it during weld-ing or other heat-generating procedures.
. The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
acid-proof; do not touch it with a shop towel which
was used for wiping battery electrolyte. Replace the
fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly if it came
into contact with electrolyte or something similar.
. When connecting or disconnecting the fuel tube/quick-
connect fittings assembly, be careful not to bend or
twist it excessively. Replace it if damaged.
A disconnected quick-connect fitting can be reconnected,
but the retainer on the matlng pipe cannot be reused once
it has been removed from the pipe. Replace the retainer
when- Replacing the fuel pump.- Replacing the fuel feed pipe.- It has been removed trom the oiDe.- lt is damaged.
RETAINER
I
Disconnection
t!!@ Do not smokc white working on the fuel
system. Keep open flames away from your wotk area.
'L Relievefuel pressure (see page 11-118).
2. Check the fuel quick-connect fittings tor dirt, andclean iI necessary.
3. Hold the connector with one hand and press down
the retainer tabs with the other hand, then pull the
connector off.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to damage the pipe or other parts.
Do not use tools.
. lf the connector does not move, keep the retainer
tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push
the connector until it comes off easily.. Do not remove the retainer from the pipe; once
removed, the retainer must be replaced with a
new one.
LOCKING PAWL
RETAINER TAB
CONNECTOR
Press down,
4,Check the contacl area of the pipe for dirt and dam,
a9e.- lf the surface is dirty, clean it.- lf the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the fuelpump or fuel feed pipe.
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PIPE
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Tube/Ouick-Connect Fittings (cont'dl
To prevent damage and keep out foreign matter,
cover the disconnected connector and pipe end with
plastic bags.
PLASTIC BAGS
NOTE:
. The retainer cannot be reused once it has been
removed from the pipe.
Replace the retainer when
replacing the fuel pump.
- replacing the fuelfeed pipe.
- it has been removed from the pipe.
- it is damaged.
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\Conneciion
!!@ Do nor smoke wntle workhg on rhe fuel
system. Keep open tlames away trom your work arsa.
L Check the pipe contact area for dirt and damage,
and clean if necessary.
Insert a new retainer into the connector if the retainer
is damaged, or after- replacing the fuel pump.
- replacing the fuelfeed pipe.
- removing the retainer lrom the pipe.
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