Troubleshooting Procedures
Checking the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
with an OBD ll Scan Tool or th€ Honda PGM Tester
When the TCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the lD,] indicator light in the gauge assembly will
blink. When the 16p Data Link Connector (DLC) (located under the dash on the passenger side) is connected to the OBD ll
Scan Tool or Honda PGM Taster as shown, the scan tool or tester will indicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) when
the ignition switch is turned ON {ll}.
When the !r indicator light has been reported on, connect the OBD ll Scan Tool confirming to SAE J1978 or Honda PGM
Tester to the DLC (16P) behind the ashtray. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) and observe the DTC on the screen ofthe OBD
ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester. After determining the DTC, refer to the electrical system Symptom-to-Component
Chart on pages 14-54 and 14-55.
NOTE: SeetheOBDll ScanTool orHonda PGM Tester user's manual for specific instructions.
OBD-IlSCAN TOOL orHONDA PGM TESTER
Some PGM-Fl problems will also make the lol indicator light come on. After repairing the PGM-Fl system. disconnect the
BACK Up fuse (7.5 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box for more than 10 seconds to reset the TCM memory, then recheck.
NOTE: Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio anti-theft code, preset stations and the clock setting. Get
the customer's code number, and make note of the radio presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them
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L./Checking th€ Diagnostic Trouble Codo (DTC)
with the Sowica Check Connector and Special Tool
When the TCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the [D;l indicator light in the gauge assembly willblink.
When the Service Check Connector (located under the dash on the passenger side) is connected with the special tool asshown, the E1T indicator light will indicate (blink) the Diagnostic Troubte Code (DTC) when the ignition switch is turned ON{
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When the @ indicator light has been reported on, connect the Service Check Connector with the special toot.
GAUGE ASSEMEI.Y
Then turn ON (ll) the ignition switch and observe the E indicator light.Codes 1 through 9 are indicated by individual short blinks. Codes 1O and above are indicated by a series of long and shortblinks. One long blink equals 10 short blinks. Add the long and short blinks together to determine the code. After deter-mining the code, refer to the electrical system Symptom-to-Component Chart on pages 14-S4 and 55.
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Some PGM-FI problems will also make the E indicator light come on. After repairing the PGM-FI system, dasconnect theBACK UP fuse No. 47 (7.5 A) in the under-hood tuse/relay box for more than 1O seconds to reset the TCM memory, thenrecnecK.
NOTE; Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio anti-theft code, preset stations and the clock setting(cont,d)
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TCM Reset Procodure
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the No. 47 BACK UP fuse {7.8 A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box for lO seconds to reset the TCM.
NOTE:
. Disconnecting the No, 47 BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio anti-theft code, preset stations and clock setting, Get thecustomer's code number, and make note of the rsdio presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them.o The TCM memory cannot be cleared by using the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda pGM Tester; be sure to remove the BACKUP fuse to reset the TCM.
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. Final Procodurs
NOTE: This procedure must be done after any trou bleshooting.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Reset the TCM.
3. Disconnect the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester from the Data Link Connector, or remove the sDecial tool fromthe Service Check Connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and set the radio presets and clock setting.
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Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC).
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SymptomPossible CauseRefer to
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P1794
(131Blinks
. No specific symptom appears.. Short or open in LT GRN wire between
82 terminal and ECM. Faulty barometric pressure (BARO)
sensor
NOTE: BARO sensor is built into ECM.
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P1786
(14)Blinks
. Transmission jerks hard when
shifting.
Short or open in FAS (YEL) wire
between 819 terminal and ECM
Faulty ECM
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P0715
(15)Blinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage,Disconnected mainshaft speed sensor
connector
Short or open in mainshaft speed sen-
sor wrre
Faulty mainshaft speed senso.
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P0740
{ none,OFF. Lock-up clutch does not engage.Faulty lock-up control system14-80
P0730
I none,
. Fails to shift (between lst - 2nd,
2nd - 3rd, 1st - 4th. 3rd - 4th,
1st - 2nd - 3rd, 1st - 2nd - 4th,
1st - 3rd - 4th, or 2nd - 3rd - 4th
gears onry).. Fails to shift (stuck in 1st gears).
. Faulty shift control system
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P0700
(none)
. Other automatic transmission problem (s)
Inspeclthe a utomatic transmission problem (s)accordingto the DTC (s)indicated with code m700.
(DTC)*: The DTCS in the parentheses are the codes the E indicator light indicates (blinks) when the service cnecK connec-tor is connected with the sDecialtool {SCS service connector).
NOTE: WhentheOBDll Scan Tool orHonda PGM Tester indicates the DTC(S) for the automatic transmission control sys-
tem, the scan tool or tester also indicates code P0700 simultaneously. Code P0700 means detection of some automatic
transmission problem on the PGM-Fl control system.
lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink. perform an inspection according to the table below.
NOTE:
. lf a custombr describes the symptom for code P1706 (6), P0725 (11) or P0715 (15), it will be necessary to recreate the
symptom by test-driving, then recheck the DTC,. Sometimes the E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously. lf so, check
the PGM-Fl system according to the DTC, then reset the memory by removing the BACK UP fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box for more than l0 seconds. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at a speed over 30 mph(50 km/h). then recheck the DTC.
. Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio anti-theft code, preset stations and the clock setting. Get the
customer's code number, and make note of the radio presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them.
SymptomInspectionR€f. page
E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition is
first turned on (ll).14-42
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) wheneverthe ignition is on {ll).14-84
Lock-up clutch does not have duty operation (ON - OFF).Check A,/C signal with Ay'C
on.14-85Lock-up clutch does not engage.
Shift lever cannot be moved from E position with the brake pedal
oeDresseo.Check brake switch signal.14-86
Electrical Troubleshootin g
Troubleshooting Flowchart - LC Control System
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NOTE: Do not continue with this troubleshootingot any other DTCS have beeo corrected.until thg caus€s
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Chock lor Anothor Cod6:Check whether the OBD lltool indicates another codo.
P6rform tha TroublorhootingFlowcha for tho indicrladCodolsl.R.ch.ck fof codo P0740 !ft.tt.oublo3hooting.
Does the OBD ll scan tool indi-cate another code?
Tost Line Proisurg:Measure the line pressure (see
pag6 14-98).
R.prir tho hydraulic syltcm !!n.cGsary (soc pago 1+98).ls the line prsssure within theservic€ limit?
Repl!c6 th6 Lock-up ControlSolenoid Velva As3ambly .ndRschock:1. Replace the lock-up controlsolenoid valve y'y'B assembly(see page '!4-87).
2. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reset the TCM memoryby removing the BACK UPfuse in the und€r-hood fuse/rolay box tor more than 10seconos.3. Using the OBD ll scan tool,check that the engine coolanttemperatures is 176'F (80'C)
4. Drive the vehicle at 55 mph(88 km/h) constantly lor rnorethan one mrnute,5. Recheck for code P0740.
Does the OBD ll scan tool indi-cate codo P0740?Tha iy3t6m ir OK .t thi! timc.
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Troubleshooting Flowchart - Shaft Control System
NOTE: Do not continue with this troubleshootlng until the causesof any other DTCS have been corrected.
Chock foi Another Code:Check whether the OBD ll scantool indicates another code.
Psrtorm tho Tioubla3hootingFlowch.rt fo. th. indicatodCodcl.l.Rechsck tor code P0730 attoltroublolhooting.
Does the OBD ll scan toolindicate anothor code?
Tost 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th ClutchProssuro:Measure the 1st,2nd,3rd, and4th clutch pressure (see page 14-
ls each clutch pressure withinthe service limit?R.p!ir lhG hydraulic ry3t.m ranac.3!.ry l3€e pago 1+991.
Roplace the Shilt ContiolSolonoid Valve A/B Assombly,thon Recheck:1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reset the TCM memoryby removing the BACK UPfuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box for more than '10
seconds.2. Orive the vehicle at over 12mph (20 km/h) in lst,2nd,3rd, and 4th gear for morethan 30 seconds in E posi-tion.3, Recheck for code P730 (41).
Does the OBD llscan toolorthe E indicator light indicatecode P0730 (4'1)?Tho systom is OX etthi3 timo.
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Troubleshooting Precautions
ABS lndicator
1. lf the system is OK. the ABS indicator goes off two seconds after turning the ignition switch ON (ll) without starting
the engine, and then comes on again and goes off after two seconds. This occurs because the ABS control unit is
turned on bv the lG2 oower source.
2. The ABS indicator comes on when the ABS control unit detects a problem in the system. However, even though the
system is operating properly, the ABS indicator will come on under the following conditions.. Onlv drive wheels rotate
. One drive wheel is stuck
. Vehicle spin
. ABS continues to operate for a long time
. Signal disturbance
To determine the actual cause of problem. question the customer about the problem, taking these conditions into
consideration.
3. When a problem is detected and the ABS indicator comes on, there are cases when the indicator stays on until the
ignition switch is turned OFF, and cases when the indicator goes off automatically when the system returns to nor-
mal. For DTCS 61 and 62, the indicator goes off automatically when the system returns normal. For all other codes.
the indicator stays on until the ignition switch is turned OFF.
4. For DTCS 12, 14, 16, '18, 2'1,22, 23, 24,51,52 and 53, the indicator goes off when the vehicle is driven again and the
system is OK after the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON (ll). However, if the DTC is erased, the CPU is reset
and the indicator goes off right after the engine is started if the system is OK.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
1. lf the CPU cannot be actlvated and the indicator comes on, the DTC is not memorized.
2. The memory can hold any number of DTCS. However, when the same DTC is detected more than once, the later one
is written over the old one. Therefore, when the same problem is detected repeatedly, it is memorized as one DTC.
3. The DTCs are indicated in the order of ascending number, not in the order they occur.
4, The DTCS are memorized in the EEPROM (non-volatile memory). Therefore, the memorized DTCS cannot be canceled
by disconnecting the battery. Perform the specified procedures to erase the DTCS,
S6lt-dirgnosis
1. Self-diagnosis can be classifield into two categories.
. Initial diagnosis: Performed right afterthe enginestansand untiltheABS indicator goes off.. Regular diagnosis: Performed rightafterthe initial diagnosis untilthe ignition switch isturned OFF.
2. When a problem is detected by self-diagnosis, the system
. Turns the fail-safe relay OFF
. Turns the solenoid valve OFF
. Turns the oumo motor OFF
. Turns the ABS indicator ON
Ch6ck Starter Engag€mont;
1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box,
Press the clutch pedal all the way in (M/T), and turn
the ignition switch to "St8rt". The staner should
crank the engine,
NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmission,
the engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal is
fully depressed.
lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to step 3.
Check the battery, battery positive cable, ground,
and the wire connections for looseness and cor-
rosion.
Test again. lf the stsner stilldoes not crank the en-
gine, go to step 4.
Bypass the ignition switch circuit as follows {make
sure the transmission is in neutral)
Unplug the connector (BLKMHT wire and solenoid
terminal) trom the staner. Then connect a jumper
wire from the batterv positive (+ ) terminal to the
solenoid terminal. The starter should crank the
engine.
a It the stsrter still does not crank the engine,
replace it and diagnose its internal problems,
a lf the starter cranks the engine. go to step 5.
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4.
NOTE: The air temperature must be between 59 and
100oF {15 and 38'C) betore testing.
Recommended Procedure:
a Use a starter system tester.
a Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
a Test and troubleshoot as described.
Alternate Procodure:
a Use the following equipment;- Ammeter, O-400 A- Voltmeter. O-20 V (accurate within O,1 volt)- Tachometer, O- 1 2OO rpm
a Hook up voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTE: Atter this test, or any subsequent repalr,
reset the ECM to clear any codes (see section 1 1).
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