Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMaasuring Conditlons/Tarminal Voliage
424ACCLAir conditioning (Ay'C) clutch relay
control
With A,/C comDressor ON: 0 V
With Ay'C compressor OFF: Battery voltage
A25tG1Power supply systemWith ignition switch ON (ll)r 12 V
426LG1Ground
B1Not used
82BAROS SBarometric pressure sensor signal
input
With ignition switch ON (ll) and depending on
barometric pressure: Approx. 3 V
B3ECTEngine coolant temperature sen-
sor signal input
With ignition switch ON (ll) and depending on
engine coolant tem perature: Approx. 0.1 - 4.8 V
B4TPSThrottle position sensor signal
input
With ignition switch ON (ll) 8nd throttle fully
open: 4.14 - 4.82 V
With ignition switch ON (ll) and throttle fully
closed: 0.44 - 0.56 V
B5VSSVehicle speed sensor signal inputWith ignition switch ON (ll) and front wheels
rotating; Pulsing signal
B6AFSBUpshifvdownshift comparative
signal output
With engine idling: 0 V
At uDshift or downshift: 5 V for an instant
B7AFSAUpshifvdownshift com parative
srgnal output
With engine idling: 0 V
At upshift or downshift: 5 V for an instant
B8NCSGCountershaft speed sensor signal
ground
Always: 0 V
B9NCCountershaft speed sensor signal
Input
Depending on vehicle speed: Pulsing signal
When vehicle is stopped:0 V
B10NMMainshaft speed sensor signal
input
Depending on vehicle speed: Pulsing signal
When vehicle is stoDoed: 0 V
811Not used
812STOP SWBrake switch signal inputWith ignition switch ON {ll) and b.ake pedal
depressed: Battery voltage
With ignition switch ON (lll and brake pedal
released:0 V
813Not used
814scsTiming adjustment
service check signal
With ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector oDen:5 V
With ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector connected with special tool: 0 V
815Not used
816Not used
817NMSGMainshaft speed sensor signalgroundAlways: 0 V
818Not used
819FASShift acknowledge inputWith engine idling: 5 V
At upshift or downshift: 0 V for an instant
820VBEF+5 V referenceWith ignition switch ON {lll: Approx. 5 V
82'lNot used
Not used
14-49
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{
}.
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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Soo DTC2
Long blinkShort blinb lfive timcsl
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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)
Short blink loncsl
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14-51
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.
BACK UP (7.5 A) FUSE
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UNDER.HOOD
FUSE/RELAY BOX
. 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.
14-53
Diagnostic
Trouble Code(Drc)*
,94
lndicator
Light
SymptomPossible CauseRefer to
Page
P1153(1)Blin ks
Lock-up clutch does not engage,
Lock-up clutch does not disen-
gage.
Disconnected lock-up control solenoid
valve A connector
Short or open in lock-uP control
solenoid valve A wire
Faulty lock-up control solenoid valve A
14-56
P1758
t2lBlinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected lock-up control solenoid
valve B connector
Short or open in lock-uP control
solenoid valve B wire
Faulty lock-up control solenoid valve B
14-58
P1790(3)Blinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected throttle position (TP)
sensor connector
Short or open in TP seflsor wire
Faulty TP sensor
14-60
P1191(4)Blinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected vehicle speed sensor
{VSS} connector
Shon or open in VSS wire
Faulty VSS
14-61
P1705
(5)Blinks
. Fails to shift other than 2nd - 4th
gears.
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.
. Shod in AvT gear position switch wire
. Faulty A,/T gear position switch14-62
P1706(6)OFF
' Fails to shift other than 2nd -
3rd - 4th gears.
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.
Disconnected A/T gear position switch
connector
Open in A/f gear position switch wire
Faulty A/f gear position switch
14-64
P0753
(71Blinks
. Fails to shift (between 1st - 4th
or 2nd - 3rd gear only).. Fails to shift (stuck in 4th gear).
Disconnected shift control solenoid
valve A connector
Short or open in shift control solenoid
valve A wire
Faulty shift control solenoid valve A
14-66
P0758(8)Blinks
. Fails to shift (stuck in 1st or 4th
gears).
Disconnected shift control solenoid
valve B connector
Short or open in shift control solenoid
valve B wire
Faulty shift control solenoid valve B
14-68
P0120(9)Blin ks
Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected countershaft speed sen-
sor connector
Short or open in countershaft speed
sensor wrre
Faulty countershaft speed sensor
1+10
P1192
00)Blinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage,Disconnected engine coolant tempera-
ture (ECT) sensor connector
Short or open in ECT sensor wire
Faulty ECT sensor
14-72
P0725
{1 1)OFF
Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected ignition coil connector
Short or open in ignition coil wire
Faulty ignition coil
14-73
Symptom-to-ComPonent Chart
Electrical System
(DTC)*: The DTCS in the parentheses are the codes the E indicator light indicates {blinks) when the service check connec-
tor is connected to the special tool (SCS service connector)
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14-55
Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC).
Ej
lndicator
Light
SymptomPossible CauseRefer to
Page
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.
't 4-7 4
P1786
(14)Blinks
. Transmission jerks hard when
shifting.
Short or open in FAS (YEL) wire
between 819 terminal and ECM
Faulty ECM
14-76
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.
14-74
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
14-81
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
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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Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowchart - lDnl IndicatorLight Does Not Come On
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Check the Sowice Chock Connec-lol:Make sure the special tool {SCSSorvice Connector) is not con-nected to the service check con-
nector.
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TCM CONNECTOR A I26PI
The iDal Indic.tor light does not
coma on whgn the ignhion switchis tirst tulnod ON {ll). (lt should
come on tor about two s€conds.)
Disconnect the 3pocisl tool from
tho sgrvice chock connlc'tor and
rachock.
ls the specialtool (SCS Service
Connedor) connected to the
service check connector?
Ch.ck tho [O! Indicator Light:Shiftto E position.
Chock tor loos. TCM conn.ctoi3.lf nece3s!ry, subttitute a known-good TCM and r.ch.ck,
Does the E indicator lightcome on?
Ch.ck the Ground Circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A 126P) con-nector from the TCM.
3. Check lor continuity botweenthe A13 terminal and bodyground and tho 426 terminaland body ground.
Reprir opan in the wir.3betwoon th6 A13 or A26 t..mi-nil. and G101.Repair poor ground (G101).
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NOTES
See flushing procedure, page 14-172 and 173.
B.Set idle rpm in gear to specilied idle speed. lf still no good, adjust motor mounts as outlined in enginesection of service manual.
c.lf the large clutch piston O-.ing is broken, inspect the piston groove for rough machining.
D.lf the clutch pack is seized or is excessively worn, inspect the other clutches lor wear, and check the
orifice control valves and throttle valves for free mov€ment.
E.lf throttle valve B is stuck. insDect the clutches for wear.
lf the 1 - 2 shift valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not upshitt. lf stuck open, the transmissionhas no lst gear.
H.lf the 2-3 orilice control valve is stuck, inspect the 2nd and 3rd clutch packs for wear.
lf the orifice control valve is stuck. inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch packs for wear.
J.lf the clutch pressure control valve is stuck closed, the transmission will not shift out oI 1st gear.
lmproper alignment or main valve body and torque converter housing may cause ATF pump seizure.
The symptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high-pitched squeak.
lf the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump and differentialpinion shaft. lf both are OK and no cause for the contamination is found, replace the torque converter.
M.lf the 1st clutch feed pipe guide in the right side cover is scored by the mainshaft, inspect the ball bear-
ing lor excessive movement in the transmission housing. lf OK, replace the right side cover as it is dent-
ed. The O-ring under the guide is probably worn.
N.Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the 4th feed pipe is loose or damaged.lf the 4th feed pipe is damaged or out of round, replace the right side cover.Replace the sub-shaft il the bushing for the 1st-hold teed pipe is loose or damaged.lf the 1st-hold teed pipe is damaged or out of round, replace it.
Replace the mainshaft iI the bushing for the lst feed pipe is loose or damaged.lf the 1st leed pipe is damaged or out of round, replace it.
A worn or damaged sprag clutch is mostly a result of shifting the transmission in El or LDll position
while the wheels rotate in reverse, such as rocking the vehicle in snow.
P.Inspect the trame for collision damage.
Inspect lor damage and wear:1. Reverse selector gear teeth chamfers.2. Engagement teeth chamfers of countershaft 4th and reverse gear.
3. Shift fork for scuff marks in center.4. Differential pinion shaft tor wear under pinion gears.
5. Bottom of 3rd clutch for swirl marks.Replace items 1 . 2, 3 and 4 iI worn or damaged. lf transmission makes clicking, grinding or whirringnoise, also replace mainshaft 4th gear, reverse idler gear, and countershatt 4th gear in addition to '1,
2,3or4.It differential pinion shalt is worn, overhaul differential assembly, and replace ATF strainer, and thoroughly
clean transmission, tlush torque conveder, cooler and lines.lf bottom ot 3rd clutch is swirled and transmission makes gear noise, replace the countershaft and final
onven qear.
R.Be very careful not to damage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ball bearing. You
may also damage the ATF pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will result in ATFpump seizure if not detected. Use proper tools.
S.Install the main seal llush with the torque converter housing. lf you push it into the torque converterhousing until it bottoms out. it will block the fluid return passage and result in damage.
T.Harsh downshifts when coasting to a stop with zero throttle may be caused by a bent-in throttle valve
retainer/cam stopper. Throttle cable adjustment may clear this problem.
Throttle cable adjustment is essential tor proper operation ol the transmission. Not only does it affectthe shift points if misadjusted, but also the shift quality and lock up clutch operation.A cable adjusted too long will result in throttle pressure being too low for the amount of engine torqueinput into the transmission and may cause clutch slippage. A cable adjusted too short will result in toohiqh throttle pressure which may cause harsh shifts, erratic shifts and torque converter hunting.