
ECM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P data link connector (DLC), various data can beretrieved from the EcM The items risted in the tabre berow conform to the sAE recommended practice.The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended bv SAE.understanding this data wirl herp to rind the causes of intermiftent fairures or engine probrems.
NOTE:
' The "operatlng values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment andthe individual car.' Unless noted otherwise, "at idle speed" means idling with the engiFe completely warmed up, transmissron in park orneutral and the A,/C and all accessories turned off.
DataDescriptionOperating ValueFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC)
lf the ECM detects a problem, it will store tt as a cocteconsisting ot one letter and four numbers.Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code{Poxxx) or a Honda-defined code (plxxx) will beoutput to the lester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECM computes engine speed from the signalssent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.This data is used for determining the I|me andamount of fuel injection.
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication at
idle speed:
81881,818C1 engines:
750 t 50 rpm
818C5 engine:
800 1 50 rpm
YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM converts pulse signals trom the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS) into speed data.
Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manitold
Absolute
Pressure {MAP)
The absolute pressure created in the intake manifoldby engine load and speed.With engine stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo
spheric pressure. At idle
speed:
24 - 37 kPa (180 - 280
mmHg,7.1 1'1.0 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
(ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature intovoltage and signals the ECM. The sensor is a thermis-tor whose internal resistance changes with coolanttemperature. The ECM uses the voltage signals fromlhe ECT sensor to determine the amount of iniectedfuel.
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temper
ature and IAT
With engine warmed up:
approx. 176 - 200'F
{80 - 93.C)
, YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor (HO2S)
{sensor 1)(sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen con-tent in the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals tothe ECM. Based on these signals,lhe ECM controlsthe airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high{that is, when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiomericratio), the voltage signal is lower. When the oxygencontent is low (that is, when the ratio is richer thanthe stoichiomeric ratio), the voltage signal is higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
abour 0.'1 - 0.9 V(sensor I )NO(sensor 1)
(conl'd)
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Engine Control Module Terminal Arrangement
ECM CONNECTOR A I32P}
ECM CONNECTOR A I32PI
*1: USA*2:818C1 engine*3:A,/T*4: 818C1, 818C5 engines
female terminals
NOTEr Standard battery voltageis 12 V.
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TerminalWireTerminal nameDescriptionSignal
YELlNJ4 (No. 4 FUEL INJECTOR)Drives No. 4 fuel iniector.With engine running: pulses2BLUlNJ3 (No.3 FUEL INJECTOR)Drives No. 3 fuel injector.
3REDlNJ2 (No.2 FUEL INJECTOB)Drives No.2 fuel injector.
BRNlNJl (No. 1 FUEL INJECTOR)Drives No. l Iuel iniector.
5GRN/REDS 02SHTC (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN SENSORHEATER CONTROL)
Drives secondary heated oxygensensor heater,With ignition switch ON (ll)i battery volrageWith fully warmed up engine runningiduty controlled
6ORN/BLKP O2SHTC {PRIMARY HEAIEDOXYGEN SENSOB HEAIERCONTFOL)
Draves primary heated oxygensensor heater,With ignition swirch ON (ll): battery voltageWith lully warmed up engine running:duty controlled
84G RNI/ELVTS (VTEC
SOLENOID VALVE)Drives VTEC solenoid valve.With engine at low rpm: 0 VWith engine at high rpm: battery voltageIBRN/BLKLG1 (LOGIC GROUND)Ground for the ECM control circuit.Less than 1.0 V at alltimes10BLKPGl (POWER GROUND)Ground for the EC[, power circuit.Less than 1.0 V at all times't'lYEUBLKIGPl {POWER SOURCE)Power source for the ECMcontrolcircuit.With ignition switch ON 1ll): battery voltageWith ignition switch OFF| 0 V
12BLI(8LUIACV(IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE}Drives IACV.With engine running: about 6 V 10 V(depending on engine speed)
REDPCS (EVAP PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP purge controlsolenoid valve.Wilh engane running, engine coolant above154"F (68'C): duty controlled
GRN/BLUFLR (FUEL PUMP RELAY)Drives fuel pump relay.0 V for two seconds after turning ignitionswitch ON (ll), then battery voltage
17B LVBEDACC (fuC CLUTCH RELAY)Drives A,/C clulch relay.With compressor ON: 0 VWith compressor OFFt baftery voltage
18GRN/ORNMIL (I\4ALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMPiDrives MlL.With MIL turned ON:0 VWjth MIL turned OFF: battery vottage
19*,WHT/GRNALTC (ALTERNATOR
CONTROL)Sends alternator control signal,With fully warmed up engine runninglbattery voltageDuring driving with small electrical load: 0 V
20YEUGRNICM (IGNITION CONTROLMODULE)Sends ignition pulse.With ignition switch ON (ll): battery voltageWith engine running: about'10 V(depending on engine speed)22BRN/BLKLG2 (LOGIC GROUND)Ground forthe ECM controlcifcuit.Less than 1.0 V at all times8LKPG2 (POWEfl GROUND)Ground for the ECM power circuit.Less than 1.0 V at all times
24YEUELKIGP2 (POWER SOURCE)Power source for the ECMcontrolcircuit,With ignition switch ON {lli: battery voltageWith ignition switch OFF: 0 V
25*3WHT/BLKVREF (REFERENCE VOLTAGE)Provides reference voltage toother control units,With ignition swirch ON (ll): about 5 VWath ignition switch OFF: 0 V
26. 'PNK/8LU
IAB SOL (INTAKE AIR BYPASSCONTROL SOLENOID VALVE)Drives IAB conlrol solenoidWith engrne running, engrae speed betow5,750 rpm: battery voltageWith engine running, engine speed above5,750 rpm: 0 V
27* IGRNFANC (BADIATOR FANCONTROL)Drives radiator fan relay.With radiator {an running: 0 VWith radiator Ian stopped: battery voltage
2ABLU2WBS (EVAP BYPASSSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP bypass solenoidWith ignition switch ON (ll): battery vottage
29LT GRNVSV (EVAP CONlROLCANISTER VENT SHUT VAVLE)Drives EVAP control canister ventshut valve.Wilh ignilion switch ON lll): banery votrasc
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Troubleshooting
ECM CONNECTOR {31P)
Engine Control Module Terminal Arrangement (cont'd)
ECM CONNECTOR C {31P)
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2A
Wire side of lemale terminals
NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
TerminalnumbercolorTerminal namoD6scriptionSignal
1BLU/REDCKF P (CKF SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CKF sensor.With engine running: pulses
28LUCKP P (CKP SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CKP sensor.With engine running: pulses
3GRNTDC P {TDC SENSOR P SIDE)Detects TDC sensor,With engine running: pulses
YELCYP P (CYP SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CYP sensor,With engine running: pulses
5BLU/REDACS (AJC SWITCH SIGNAL)Detects A,/C switch signal.With A,/C switch ON: 0 VWith A,/C switch OFF: battery voltage
6BLUA/VHTSTS (STARTEB SWITCHSIGNAL)
Detects starter switch signal.With staner switch ON: battery voltageWith starter switch OFF: 0 V
7BRN,AiVHTSCS (SERVICE CHECKSIGNAL)Detects service check connectorsignal (the signalcausing a DTC;ndication).
With the co n nector con nected: 0 VWath the connector disconnected: about 5 V
8GRNAVHTK LINESends and receives OBD ll scantool and PGM tester signal.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 V
9YELFAS lFEEDBACK AT SIGNAL)Sends feedback signal for theTCM,At idle: about 5 VDuring shifting: momenlary change to 0 V
10WHT/BLU
VBU (VOLTAGE BACK UP)Power source for the ECMcontrolcircuit,Power source for the DTC
Battery voltage at all times
t1WHT/REDCKF M (CKF SENSOR I\4 SIDE)Ground for CKF sensor.
12BLUI/E LCKP M (CKP SENSOR M SIDE)Ground for CKP sensor.
WHT/BLUTDCM (TDC SENSOR M SIDE)Ground tor TDC sensor.
14CYPM (CYP SENSOR M SIDE)Ground for CYP sensor.
15*.BLU/BLKVTP SW (VTEC
PRESSUFE SWITCH)Detects VTEC pressure switchsr9nal.
With engine at low rpm:0 VWith engine at high rpmlbattery voltaqe
161,GRN
PSPSW (P/S OILPRESSURE SWITCH)Derecls PSP switch signal.At idle with steering wheel in straight aheadpositioni 0 VAt idle with steering wheelat full lock: batteryvoltage
17WHT/REDALTF (ALTERNATOR FRSIGNAL)Detects alternator FR signal.With fully warmed up engine running:0 V battery voltage (depending onelectrical load)
18ORNVSS (VEHICLE SPEEDSENSORiDetects VSS signal.With ignition switch ON (ll) and lrontwheels rotating: cycles 0 V- 5 V
19*3BLUAT CHK (A/T FI DATA LINE)Detects TCM data signal.With ignition switch ON (ll)i pulses
21*LT GRNBARO OUT (SAROMETRIC
SENSOR OUTPUT S!GNAL)Sends barometric sensor outputsrgnal,With ignition switch ON (ll): about 3 V(depending on barometric pressure)
27 x3GRYAFSB (A"/T FI SIGNAL B)Detects retard signal from theTCM,At idle: about 5 VDuring shifting: momentary changeto0V
28+1GRN/8LUA+SA (A/T FI SIGNAL A)Detects retard signal from theTCM.At idle: about 5 VDuring shifting: momentarV changeto0V
29+3LT GRN/BLKATPPN (A/T GEARPOSITION SWITCH)Detects A,/T gear position switchsrgnal-In E orE positionr 0VIn anv other position: battery voltage
*1: USA*2:818C1 engine*3: A/T*4: 818C1, 818C5 engines

ldle Control System
Fast ldle Thermo Valve (A/T model onlylFast ldle I nermo valve (A/ | mooel
Description
To prevent erratic running when the engine is warming
up. it is necessary to raise the idle speed. The fast idle
thermo valve is controlled by a thermowax plunger.
When the engine is cold, the engine coolant surround-
ing the thermowax contracts the plunger, allowing addi
tional air to be bvoassed into the intake manifold so that
the engine idles taster. When the engine reaches operat-
ing temperature, the valve closes. reducing the amount
of air bypassing into the manifold.
FAST IDLE THERMO
VALVE
VALVE
wAx
Inspection
NOTE: The fast idle thermo valve is factory adiusted; it
should not be disassembled.
1. Remove the intake air duct from the throttle body.
2. Start the engine.
3. Put your finger over the lower port in throttle body
and make sure that there is air flow with the engine
cold {engine coolant temperature below 86'F, 30"c).
LOWERPORT
lf there is no air flow, replace the last idle thermo
valve and retest.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
Check that valve is completely closed. lf not, air suc-
tion can be felt at the lower port in the throttle body.
l{ any suction is felt, the valve is leaking. Check
engine coolant level and for air in the engine
coolant system (see section 10). It OK, replace the
fast idle thermo valve and recheck.
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Emission Gontrol System
System Description
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWCI
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The emission control system includes a Three Way
Catalytic Converter (TWC), Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) system and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control
system. The emission control system is designed to meet
tederal and state emission standards.
InsDeciion
!@@ Do not smoke during this procedure. Keep
any open llame away from your work area.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load {in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
2. Connect a tachometer.
Check and adjust the idle speed, if necessary (see
page '11-11 ! ).
Warm up and calibrate the CO meter according to the
meter manufacturer's instructions.
Check idle CO with rhe headlights, heater blower,
rear window defogger, cooling fan, and air condition-
er off.
NOTE: {Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up.
Start the engine, then check that the headlights are
olf.
CO meter should indicste 0.17o maximum.
DescriDtion
The Three Way Catalytic Converter {TWC) is used to convert hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxides of
nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust gas, to carbon dioxide (COr), dinitrogen {Nr) and water vapor.
Bl8Cl engine l818Bl, 818C5 engines is similar):
FRONT OFVEHICLE
PRIMAEYHEATEDOXYGEN SENSORIPRIMARY HO2S}
HOUSING
WAYCATALYSTS
SECONOARYHEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR{SECONDARYH02St
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Rogulator Valve
The regulator valve maintains a constant hydraulic pressure from the ATF pump to the hydraulic control system. while
also furnishing fluid to the lubricating system and torque converter.
Fluid flows through B and B'. The fluid enters through B and flows through the valve orifice to A, pushing the regulator
valve to the right. According to the level of hydralic pressure through B. the position of the valv€ changes, and the
amount of the fluid through D from B' thus changes. This operation is continued, maintaining the line pressure.
NOTE: When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the illustration below.
{ENGINE NOT RUNNINGI{ENGINE RUNNINGI
STATOR SHAFT
Stator Reactior Hydrrulic Prcsrure Control
Hydraulic pressure incresse, according to torque, is performed by the regulator valve using stator torque reaction. The
stator shaft is splined to the stator and its arm end contacts the regulator spring cap. When the vehicle is accelerating or
climbing (Torque Converter Range), stator torque reaction acts on the stator shaft and the stator shaft arm pushes the reg-
ulator spring c8p in the direction of the srrow in proportion to the reaction. The spring compresses and the regulator valve
moves to incrsase the regulated conlrol pressure or line pressure. Line pressure is maximum when the stator reaction is
maximum.
TOR VALVE
{cont'dl
From ATF PUMP
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STATOB SHAFTSTATOR SHAFT ARM
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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
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Chock Shitt Control Sol.noidV.lv! B tor r Short Circuit:1. Disconngct th6 3P connoctortrom the shift control solenoidvalve sssombly.2. Check for continuitv betwo€nth€ A2 and 413 or 426 tormi-nals.
Rapalr lhort to ground in ihowirc batwoan lhc A2 tarminaland th6 ihlft control 30lcnoidvalva B.
M...ur. Shift Control Sol.noidValv. B R.rid.[c. rt tha Sol.-noid Connactor:Measure the resistanc6 betweenterminal No, 3 of th€ shitt controlsolenoid connector and bodyground,
Ch.ck for open in lh. wi..batwaon th6 42 torminrl rnd thoahitt control lolanoid valva B.
ls the resistance l2 - 25 0?
TCM CONNECTON A I26PI
WIRE SIDE OF FEMALE TERMINALS
SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOIDCONN€CTOR
GRN/WHT
TERMINAL SIDE OF MALE TERMINALS
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