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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
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P0108 (31
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
High Input
Open in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECM
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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
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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
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P0132 (1)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit High Voitage (Sensor 1)
Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) circuit
Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
ECM
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P0133 (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Slow Response (Sensor 1)
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1). Exhaust system1 1-70
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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.
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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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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.
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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-FI System
Primary,Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Sensor 1) (cont'dl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0133: A slow response problem in the Primary
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO25) (Sensor 1) circuit.
Description
By controlling the airlfuel ratio with a Primary HO2S (Sensor 'l) and a Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2), the deterioration of the
primary HO2S {Sensor 1) can be evaluated by its teedback period. When the feedback period of the HO2S exceeds a cer-
lain value during stable driving conditions, the sensor will be judged as deteriorated.
When deterioration has been detected during two consecutive trips, the MIL comes on and DTC P0133 will be stored
NOTE: ll DTC P013't, P0132 and/or P0'135 are stored at the same time as DTC P0133, troubleshoot those DTCS first, then
troubleshoot DTC P0133.
Possible Cause
. Primary HO2S (sensor 1) Deterioration
o Primary HO2S Heater (sensor 1) Deterioration
. Exhaust system leakage
Troubl€shooting Flowchart
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- Tho MIL has boon raDortcd on.- DTC P0133 is storcd.
Problem verificttion:1. Do the ECM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine. Hold thoengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on.3. Connect the SCS service con-
4. Test'drive Lrnder f o llowingconditions.* 55 mph (89 km/h) steadyspeed- NT in E position, M/T in5th gear- Until readiness code com€son
lnt.flnittcnt ftilu... ay3tam ia OKat thb tiinr. Ch.ck fo. poor con-necliona o. looaa wita! al Cll3
lPrim.ry HO2S lscn.or lll lndECM.
ls DTC P0133 indicated?
Roplacs the Primary HO2S lscn-3or 1),
PGM.FI
Misfire
System
Detected in One Cylinder (cont'd)
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Troubleshooting Flowchart
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NOTE:.lf there is no freeze data of misliring,just clear the DTC.'lf there is no freeze data of misfiring,test drives under various conditions
The MIL has b6€n reported on.DTC P0301, P0302, P0303 0rP0304 is indicated.
Check the fuel iniector function:Stan the engine, and listen for aclicking sound at the fuel injectorin the problem cylinder.
Check for an open or shon in theharness between ECM and thefUel injector.
Repair open or short in the wiro.
- Replace tho luel inisctor.- Sub3titute a known-goodECM and rach€ck. It symptom/indicrtion 90e3 away, replacethe original ECM.
Problem ve.ification:1. After checking the freeze data,do the ECM Reset Procedure.2. Exchange the spark plug fromthe problem cylinder with oneof another cylinder.3. Connect the SCS service connector.4. Test-drive the car several timesin the range of the treeze data.
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PGM-FI System
Barometric Pressure {BARO) Sensor
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rroubre code (Drc) P1106: A ranse/performance p'oblem in the Barometric\
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- The MIL h.3 bean roportad on.- DTC Pl106 i3 3tolod.
Problom Ye.ification:1. Dotho ECM resot procedure.
2. Start the engine. Hold the
ongine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the mdiator lan comes on, thenlet h idle.3. Connect the SCS service con-
nector,4. Test-drive with the A,/T in E]position (M/T in 4th goar).
5. Accolerate for five seconds
using wide open throttle.
Int imitt.nt f.llur., .y!t.m ir OKrt thi. tim..ls DTC P1106 indicated?
Substltuto r known-good EGM
and rech.ck. tf rymptom/indic..lion gooa rway, raplaca thc origi_n.l ECM.
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Testing
@G Do not smoke during the test. Keep opon
flames away lrom your work ar€a.
1. Attach a fuel pressure gauge to the service port of
the tuel filter (see page 11-118).
Pr€ssurs should be:
8188l €ngine:
27O - 320 kPa 12.8 - 3.3 kgl/cmr. 40 - 47 psil
818C1, 818C5 engines:
320 - 370 kPa (3.3 - 3.8 kgrf/cm,, 47 - 54 psi)
{with tho fuol pfossure regulatot vacuum hose dis-
connected and pinchsd)
FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE074t 6 - 004{1001
ADAPTER BOIT, 12 mm(9txt08-PD6-0101
Reconnect the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure
regulator.
Check that the fuel pressure rises when the vacuum
hose from the fuel pressure regulator is disconnect-
ed again.
lf the fuel pressure did not rise, replace the fuelpressure regulator.
VACUUM
FUEL PRESSURER€place.
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tem. Keep open flamc away from your work area.
1. Place a shop towel under the fuel pressure regula-
tor, then relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-1'18).
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose and fuel return hose.
3. Remove the.two 6 mm retainer bolts.
NOTE:
. Replace the O-ring.
o When assembling the fuel pressure regulator,
apply clean engine oil to the O-ring and assem-
ble it into its proper position, taking care not to
damage the O-ring.
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Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
lT042O I Th" """n tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0420: catatyst system efficiency below threshold.
Descriotion
This system evaluates the catalyst's capacity by means of the HO2S (Primary and Secondary) output during stable drivingconditions. lf deterioration has been detected during three consecutive driving cycles, the MIL comes on and DTC p0420 willbe stored.
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as DTC PO42O. troubleshoot those DTCS tirst. thentroubleshoot DTC P0420.
P0136, P0139: Secondarv HO2S
P0141:Secondary HO2S Heater
Possible Cause
. TWC Deterioration
. Exhaust system leakage
Troubleshooting Flowchart
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,3. Connect the SCS service con,
4. Test drive 40 - 55 mph (64 -
88 km/h) for approx. two min-utes, Then decelerate Ior atleast 3 seconds with the throttle completely closed. Thenreduce the vehicle speed to35 mph (56 km/h), and try tohold it until the readinesscode comes on.
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- The MIL has been report€d on.- OTC P0420 is stored.
Intermittent tailure, sFtem is OKat this time.ls DTC P0420 indicated?
Check the TWC {s6e 3ection 91.lf necessary, reolace the TWC.
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