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Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chart (cont'd)
L
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
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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)
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lirTroubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart lcont'dl
\
\
DTC
(MlL indication)Dstoction ltomProbsble Cau30Page
P1660 {70}
A/f Fl Data Line
Failure
Ay'T Fl Data Line
TCM
ECM
1 1-93
P1681 (30)A|/T Fl Signal A
Low Input
AFSA Line
TCM
ECM
11-95
P1682 (30)Ay'T Fl Signal A
High Input
AFSA Line
TCM
ECM
11-95
P1686 (31)A/I Fl Signsl B
Low Input
AFSB Line
TCM
ECM
11-95
P1687 (3r l
A,/T Fl SiSnal B
High Input
AFSB Line
TCM
ECM
11-95
P0700
P1705
P1706
P1753
P1758 (70)
P1786
P1790
P 1791
P't192
P1194
Automatic Transaxle
Section l4
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How to Read Flowcharts
A flowchart is designed to be used from start to final repair. lt's like a map showing you the shone$ distance. But beware:if you go off the "map" anywhere but a "stop" symbol, you can easily get lost.
FTARN(bold type)
FcroNl
@>
sroFl
(bold type)
NOTE:
. The term "lntermittent Failure" is used in these chans. lt simply means a system may have had a failure, but it checksout OK at this time. lf the Malfunction lndicator Lamp (MlL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connectionsor loose wires at all connectors related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting (see illustration below).. Most of the troubleshooting flowcharts have you reset the Engine Control Module (ECM) and try to duplicate theDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). lf the problem is intermittent and you can't duplicate the code, do not continue throughthe flowchart. To do so will only result in confusion and, possibly, a needlessly replaced ECM.. "Open" and "Short" are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wire or at a connection. A short is an acci-dental connection of a wire to ground or to another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means something won,twork at all. In complex electronics (like ECM's), this can sometimes mean something works, but not the way rr s sup-posed 10.
Describes the conditions or situation to start a troubleshootinq flowchart
Asks you to do something; perform a test, set up a condition etc.
Asks you about the result of an action, then sends you in the appropriate troubleshooting direction.
The end of a series of actions and decisions, describes a final repair action and sometimes direcls you toan earlier part of the flowchart to confirm your repair.
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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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3.Fuel Cut-off Control
. Du ring dece leration with the th rottle va lve closed, cu rrent to the fuel injectors is cutoffto improvefuel economyat
speeds over following rpm:. B'1881 engine: 970 rpm {Canada model: 1.050 rpm). B18C1 engine:970 rpm {Canada model: 1.050 rpm). 818C5 engine: 1,300 rpm (Canada model: 1,400 rpm)
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 7,000 rpm (B'1881 engine), 8.100 rpm (818C1
engine) or 8,600 rpm (818C5 engine), regardless ol the position of the thronle valve, to protect the engine from
over-revving.
A,,/C ComDressor Clutch Relav
When the ECM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from being
energized, and enriches the mixture to assure smooth transition to the A,/C mode.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve
When the engine coolanl temperature is above '154'F (68'C) and the air conditioner on. the ECM controls the EVAPpurge control solenoid valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister.
Intake Air Eypass (lAB) Control Solenoid Valve*a
When the engine rpm is below 5,750 rpm, rhe IAB control solenoid valve is activated by a signal from the ECM, intake
air flows through the long intake path, then high torque is delivered. At speeds higher than 5,750 rpm, the solenoidvalve is deactivated by the ECM, and intake air flows through the short intake path in order to reduce the resistance in
airflow.
Sell-diagnosis Function lMalfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL)lWhen an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM supplies ground for the MIL and stores the code in
erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on, the ECM supplies ground for the N4lL tor two seconds to
check the MIL bulb condition.
Two Driving Cycle Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Driving Cycle Detection Method is used for the HO2S, fuel metering-related, idle
control system, ECT sensor, TWC and EVAP control system and other self-diagnostic functions, When an abnormality
occurs, the ECM stores it in its memory. When the same abnormality recurs after the ignition switch is turned OFFand ON (ll)again, the ECM informs the driver by lighting the MlL.
However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is cancelled when you shon the service check connector. The MIL will
then blink immediately when an abnormality occurs.
4.
5.
6.
3.
4.
ECM Fail-safe/8ack.up F0nctions
1. Fail-sate Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-programmed
value for that sensor that allows the enqine to continue to run.
2. Back-uo Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent of the
system in order to permit minimal driving.
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I
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It:
PGM-FI System
Engine Control Module {ECMI
,i
I
{
ili
NOTE: lf this svmotom is intermittent, check for a loose fuse No. 25 METER (7.5A) in the under_
dash fuse/relay box, a ooor connection at ECM terminal A18, or an intermittent open in the
GRN/ORN wire between the ECM (A18) and the gauge assembly.
Wire side of female terminals
I
The Mellunction Indicator Lamp(MlLl never com€3 on leven foltwo secondsl alter ignition islurn6d ON lll).
Turn the ignition switch ON (lli.
- Repair short or open in th€wire betwe€n No. 25 METER{7.5 A}fuse and gauge assem-bty.- ReDlaco No.25 METER 17.5 A)fuse.
ls the low oil pressure light on?
Try to start the engine,
Check for an open in ih6 wires
IPG lines):1. Turnthe ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Measure voltage betweenbody ground and ECM connec-tor terminals A10 and A23 indi-vidually.
Chock for an open in the wire orbulb:1. Turn the ignition sw;tch OFF.2. Connectthe ECM connector terminal 418 to body ground with
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Repair open in the wire(slbetween ECM and G101 (located
at thermostat housingl that hadmore than 1.0 V.
ls there less than 1.0 V?
Substitute . known-good ECMand .echeck, lf symptom/indica-tion goes away, replace the origi-nalECM.
- R€pair open in the wiresb€tweon ECM {A18land gaug€
ess€mbly.- Replace the MIL bulb.
ls the MIL on?
Substitute a known-9ood ECMand rech6ck. It symptom/indica-tion goes away, repbce the origi-nal ECM.
ECM CONNECTOR A {32P)
15 16 17 18 19
r 2 3 al 15 Ga910 11
12 ,, t5 16 1tt920/22 23 2a
25 26 211184tt-MILJUMPER(GRN/ORN) I WIRE
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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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(cont'd)
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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