
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
ECM/PCM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda pGM Tester to the l6p data link connector (DLC), various data can beretrieved from the EcM/PcM. The items Iisted in the table below conform to the sAE recommended practice.The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended bv SAE.understanding this data wil help to find the causes of intermittent fairures or engine probrems,
NOTE:
' The "operating values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment andthe individual vehicle.. Unless noted otherwise, "at idle speed,, means idling with the engine completely warmed up, Ay'T in position @ or E],M/T in neutral, and the Ay'C and all accessories turned off.
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DataDescriptionOperating ValueFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC)
lf the ECM /PCM detects a problem, it will store it as acode consisting of one letter and four numbers.Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code (poxxx)or a Honda-defined code (Plxxx) will be outDut to therester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECM/PCM computes engine speed from the signalssent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.This data is used for determining the time and amount offuel injection,
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication.YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM/PCM converts pulse signals from the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS) into speed data.Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manifold
Absolute
Pressure {MAP)
The absolute pressure caused in the intake manifold bvengine load and speed.With engine stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo-
spheflc pressure
At idle speed:
24 - 31 kPa (180 - 280
mmHg, 7.1 - 11.0 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
(ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature into volt_age and signals the ECM/PCM. The sensor is a thermistorwhose internal resistance changes with coolant temDera_ture. The ECM/PCM uses the voltage signals from theECT sensor to determine the amount of iniected fuel.
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temper,
ature and IAT
With engine warmed up:
176 - 194.F (80 - 90.C)
YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor {HO2S)(Primary,
Sensor 1)(Secondary
Sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen contentin the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals to theECI\4/PCM. Based on these signats, the ECM/pCM con_trols the airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high(that is, when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiometricratio), the voltage signal is lower.When the oxygen content is low (that is, when the ratiois richer than the stoichiometric ratio), the voltage signalis higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
about 0.1 - 0.9 V
NO(Sensor 1)
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PCM CONNECTOR B {25P)
Wire side of {emale terminals
CONNECTOR B (25P)',
*1i USA model*2: A/T (D16Y7, Dl6Yg engine)*3: CVT (D16Y5 engine)*4: M and Dl6Y7 engane*5: Except A.rT and 016Y7 engine*6: A,/T (D16Y8 engine)*7r CVT (D16Y5 engine) and D16Y8 engine*8: '96 D16Y8 engine (coupe),'97 D16Y8
models, sedan: KL model),'98 Dt6Y5
engine,'99 00 Dl6Y5 1M/Ti engine
*9: D16Y5 engine*10: M/T (D16Y5 engine)*11: Except M/T {D16YS engine}*12i D16Y5, D16Y8 engine* 13: D16Y8 engine*14: D16Y7 engine*15: '97 Dl6YTengine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model)''98D16Y7 engine (cont,d)engine (coupe: allengine,'98 D16Y8
FCMNOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 v'
erminalTnumoer
Wirecotol
TerminalnameDescriptionSignal
1LS_ (LINEAR SOLENOID
VALVE - SIDE)
Ground for linear solenoid valveWii-ignnion switctr oN {ll}: pulses
2REDLS+ (LINEAR SOLENOIDVALVE + SIDE)
-Drii6l linear solenoid valveWith ignilion switch uN (lll: pulses
3BLU/YEL
SHA {SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A)
-Drives shift control solenoid valve AWith engine running in 2nd,3rd gears:
battery voltageWith engine running in 1st,4th gears:
about 0 V
4GRN/BLKLC B (LOCK'UP CONTROL
SOLENOID VALVE B}Drives lock up control solenoid
valve B.
With lock-up ONI battery voltage
With lock-up OFF:0 v
5YELLC A (LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A)Drives lock up controlsolenoidWith lock-uP ON: baftery voltage
With lock-up OFFi 0 V
8PNKATPD3 (NT GEAR POSI.
TION SWITCHi
Detects Py'T gear Position switch
signal.
In [D31 position: 0 V
ln ;y other position: battery voltage
1lGRN^lr'HT
SHB (SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE B)DnGs shift conttol solenoid valve BWith engine running in 1st,2nd: battery
vo|taqeWith;ngine running in 3rd,4th: about 0 V
12WHT/REDSLU (INTERLOCK CON
TBOL UNIT)
-DlivEilite'lock control,rnit.With ignition switch ON (ll) and brake
pedal depressed: 0 V
13GRN/BLK
D4 IND (D4 INDICATORLIGHT)
Drives D4 indicator light.With Pll indicator lrght turneo urr: oarterv
voltaoeWith ld indicator light turned OFF: 0 v
14WHTNMSG {MAINSHAFTSPEED SENSOR GROUND)
GZiiI'for mainshaft speed sensol
With engine running: Pulses
In E position: 0VIn any other position: battery voltage
REDNM {MAINSHAFT SPEED
SENSOR)
Detects mainshaft speed sensor
srgnal.
ATPR {M GEAR POSI
TION SWITCH)
Detects M gear Position switch
signal
't1BLUATP2 {A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH)
Detects A/T gear Position switch
signal.
In E position: 0VIn any other position: battery voltage
22GRNNCSG (COUNTERSHAFT
SPEED SENSOR GROUND)Ground for countershaft speed
sensor.
23BLUNC (COUNTERSHAFT
SPEED SENSOR)
Detects countershaft speed sensor
signal.
Vvith ignition switch ON (ll), and front
wheels rotating: Pulses
24YELATPD4 {M GEAF POSI-
TION SWITCH)
Detects M gear Position switch
signal.
ln E position:0 VIn any other position: 5 V
25LT GRNATPNP (A"/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH)
Detects A/T gear Position switch
srgnal,
In E orE position:0 V
In any other position: battery voltage
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR O {16P)
Wire side ol temale terminalsECM/PCM CONNECTOR D {16P)
(D16Y7, D16Y8 enginelNOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
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(cont'd)
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YELLCA (LOCK.UPCON]ROLSOLENOID VALVE A)Orivos look-up controlsol€noid wlv€ a.With lock-up ON: httery vollageWith lock-up OFFi 0 V
GRN,M/HT
SHB {SHIFT CONTFOLSOLENOIO VALVE B)Drivos sh ift cont.ol solanoid valv6 Bln E posnion, in 1st lnd 2nd eoat ,n E E pos'tion:Battsry voltagoInElposirion. in 3rd seat in pd, El in.th sear in
l_ d polition: o v
3''GRN/BLKLC8 (IOCK UP CONTBOLSOLENOID VALVE B)Drivs locl up conttol sol€noid v6lv€ Bwhen fulllock-up: Banory vollagaWnh naf locl-uP: Pulsing si9n6l
5',BLK/YELVSSOI (BATTEsYVOLTAGEFOB SOLENOID VALVE)Powe. sourc€ ol solGnoid valvewirh ignirion sitch ON (ll): battory voltaoeWirh ignnion switch OFF:0 v
ATPR (AT GEAR POSITIONswrTcH)Detecrs Ay'T g6a. position switch signal.In any olh€r position: APProx. 10 V
8LU/YEL
SHA iSHIFI CONTROLSOLENOIDVALVE A)Oriv€6 sh ift conirol sol€noid valve A.ln tr,tr position, in 2nd €nd 3rd sear in lpd, &lposirion: Batt€ry vollsgo;n 1d soar in E, E position, in.ih se6r in E
PNKATPO3 (AT GEAR POSITIONSWITCH)Oot6cts Ay'T S6.r poeirioo switch siSnalIn Enyoth.r position: APPror, t0 v
9''YELATPD4 {AT GEAE POSITIONswrTcH)Oorocts A/I gs8r position switch signal.In any oth6t position:APProx 5 V
BIUNC (COUNTE RSHAFT SPEEDSENSOB)DetocB counr€.shaft sp66d $osr sig.alsD€p€nding on v6hicls 8pe€d;Pul.ins signalWh6n v€hicls i5 ltoPPsd:0 v
REONM (MAINSHAFTSPEED SEN.soR)O€l€cts mainshalt sp€€d 3.nsor 3ign.lsWi$ engino rLrnningl PUls6s
NMSG {MAINSHAFT SPEEOSENSOR GFOUNO)Groundfo, mainshaft sp@d sensor.
13''!T GFNATPNP {AT GEAF POSITIONswrrcH)oetscts A/T 96ar pGitaon swhch signalIn par* or n6ulral:0 VIn sny olhd po3ition: APProx l0V
BLUATPz {AT GEAE POSITIONswrTcHlDor€cis !y'T gos. posilion swilch signal.In any oth6r Position: APProx, 10 V
16''GANNCSG {COUNTEBSHAFT SPEEDSENSOE GROUND)Ground lor countershaii sp€3d s6nsor.
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Troubleshooting
En gine/P_oweft ra in Control Module Termina I Arran gement
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6YS engine with M/Tl (cont,dl
ECM/PCM Connectol D (16P1
Wire side of female terminats
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D {16P) (Dl6YS engine: CVTI
*3: CVT (Dl6Y5 engine)
NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V
ECM/PCM CONNECTON D (r6P)
f€rminal
numDeaWire colorTerminalnameDescriptionSignal
1+3WHT/REDVEL (SECONDARY GEARSHAFT SPEED SENSOR)
Secondary gear shaft speedsensor,Depending on vehicle speed: pulsesWhen vehicle is stopped:0 V
2*3GRN/BLK
INHSOL {INHIBITORSOLENOID CONTROL)Inhibitor solenoid control.With inhibitor solenoid ON: bafteryvoltageWith inhibitor solenoid OFF: 0 V
3+3GRN/YEL
SHLSM (SHIFT CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOID
NEGATIVE SIDE)
Ground for shift control linearsolenoid.
BLU^/vHTSHLSP (SHIFT CONTROLLINEAR SOLENOIDPOSITIVE SIDE}
Drives shift control linearsolenoid power.With ignition switch ON (tl): pulses
5*3BLK,/YE LVBSOL lBATTERYVOLTAGE FOR
SOLENOID VALVE)
Power source of solenoid valve.With ignition switch ON (ll): baneryvoltage
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
6*3WHTATPR (AT GEAR
POSITION SWITCH)Detects A,/T gear position switchsrgnal.InRposition:0V
In any other position: Approx. 10 V
BLKA/VHIVELSG (SECONDARY
GEAR SHAFT SPEEDSENSOR GROUND)
Ground for secondary gear shaftspeed sensor.
10*.WHTNDN (DRIVEN PULLEY
SPEED SENSOR)
Detects driven pulley speedsensor srgnal.In other than Park or neutral: pulses
11*3RED/BLUNDR (DRIVE PULLEY
SPEED SENSOR)
Detects drive pulley speedsensor srgnal.In other than Park or neutralt pulses
12*3GRNNDRSG (DRIVE PULLEYSPEED SENSORGROUND)
Ground for drive pulley speedsensor.
13*3LT GRN/REDATPS (AT GEARPOSITION SWITCH)
Detects Ay'T gear position switchsrgnal.In S position:0 VIn any other positioni Approx, 10 V
14*3GRN/BLKDIND 1D INDICATOR
LIGHT)
Drives D indicator.With D indicator turned ON: 5 VWith D indicator turned OFF: O V
16*rRED^/VHTNDNSG (DRIVEN
PULLEY SPEEDSENSOR GROUND)
Ground for driven pulley speedsensor.
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Troubleshooting
DTClMlL indicationlDatection hsmProbablo CausePage
P0137(63)Secondary Heated Oxygen SensorCircuit Low Voltage(Sensor 2)
Short in Secondary HO2S lSensor 2) circuitSecondary H02S {Sensor 2)ECM/PCI\41 1-153
P0r38 {63)Secondary Heated Oxygen SensorCircuit High Voltage(Sensor 2)
Open in Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) circuitSecondary HO2S (Sensor 2)EC[I/PCM11-154
P0'139 (63)Secondary Heated Orygen SensorSlow Response(Sensor 2)
Secondary H02S lSensor 2)1l-156
P0141 (65)
Secondary Heated Oxygen SensorHeaterCircuit Malfunction(Sensor 2)
. Open or short in Secondary HO2S (Sensor2) heater circuit. ECM/PCM11-157
P0171 (45)
System Too LeanFuel supply systemPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1)MAP sensorContaminated fuelValve clearanceExhaust leakage
11,164
P0172 (45)
System Too RichFuel supply systemPrimary HO2S (sensor l)MAP sensorContaminated fuelValve clearance
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P0300*16' }l?
andsome ofPo3o1 /r'' \P0302 l72lP0303 l73lP0304 \7 4l
Random Misfirelgnition systemFuel supply systemMAP sensorEGR systemIAC valveContaminated fuelLack of fuel
r1-r66
P0301P0302P0303P0304
/rt\172ll73l\7 4l
- Cylinder 1- Cylinder 2- Cylinder 3- Cylinder 4Misfire Detected
Fuel InjectorFuel Injector circuitlgnition systemLow compressionValve clearance
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P0325*3 (23)Knock Sensor (KS) CircuitMalfunctionOpen or short in Knock Sensor (KS) circuitKnock Sensor {KS)ECM/FCtvl11-170
P0335(4)Crankshaft PositionSensor CircuitMalfunction
Crankshaft Position SensorCrankshaft Position Sensor circuitECM/PCM11-172
P0336(4)Crankshaft PositionSensorRange/Performance
. Crankshaft Position Sensor. Timing belt skipped teeth11-172
P040' r*r (80)Exhaust GasRecirculationInsufficient Flow Detected
' EGR valve. EGR line
P0420(67)Catalyst SystemEfficiency BelowThreshold
. Th.ee Way Catalytic converter. Secondary HO2S11 253
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chat (cont'dl
*3: D16Y5 engine (CVT), D16Y8 engine and B1642 engine*4: D'16Y5 engine*16: '98 model+17: '99 - 00 models
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DTC(MlL indicationlDetection ltemProbable CausePage
P1336(54iCrankshaft SpeedFluctuation SensorIntermittent Interruption
. CKF sensor11 183
P1337 (54)Crankshaft SpeedFluctuation SensorNo Signal
CKF sensorCKF sensor circuitECM,PCM
11-'183
P13s9 (8)Crankshaft Position/TopDead Center SensorDisconnected
' CKP/TDC sensor circuit11-187
P1361 (8)Top Dead CenterSensor IntermittentInterruptron
. tuL sensor
11-172
P1362 (8)Top Dead CenterSensor No SignalTDC sensorTDC sensor circuitECIV/PCM
11-172
P1381 {9)Cylinder Position SensorIntermittent Interruption
. CYP sensor11-172
P1382 (9)Cylinder Position SensorNo SignalCYP sensorCYP sensor circuitECM/PCM
11-112
P1456*5(90)
Evaporative Emission ControlSystem Leak Detected {FuelTankArea)
FuelfillcapVacuum connectionFu€ltankFuel tank pressure sensorEVAP bypass solenoid valveEVAP two way valveEVAP control canister vent shut valveEVAP control canisterEVAP purge control solenoid valve
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P1457*6 (90)
Evaporative Emission ControlSystem Leak Detected (EVAP
Control Canister Area)
Vacuum connectionEVAP control canisterFuel tank pressure sensorEVAP bypass solenoid valveEVAP two way valveEVAP control canister vent shut valveFuel TankEVAP purge control solenoid valve
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*6: '96 D16Y8 engine (coupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LXl model),'97 D16Y8 engine (coupe: all models,
sedan: KL model),'98-all models,'99-all models,'00-all models.
(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
System Description
CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor
MAP Sensor
IAT SensorTP SensorEGR Valve Lift Sensor*'Primary H02SSecondary HO2SVSSBARO SensorELD*'KS€Starter SignalALT FR SignalAir Conditioning SignalA/T Gear Position SignalBattery Voltage {lGN.1}Erake Switch SignalPSP Switch SignalFuel Tank Pressure Sensor*iVTEC Pressure Switch*5Clutch Switch Signal*6Countershaft Speed SensornBMainshaft Speed Sensorrs
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F,h"'c;;tr*".io";-l
@."r.l"sc;;ll
EaM/PcM B""k-p F"""till
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Fuel IniectorsPGM-Fl Main Belay {Fuel Pump)MILIAC Valve!y'C Compressor Clutch RelayRadiator Fan Relay*,Condenser Fan RelayALT*'lcMEVAP Purge Control Solenoid
Primary HO2S HeaterSecondary H02S HeaterEGR Control Solenoid Valve*rEGR valve*6EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve*'EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut
VTEC Solenoid Valve*5DLCLock-up Control Solenoid Valve*aShift Control Solenoid Valve*3Linear Solenoid Valve*3
*1: Dl6Y5 engine*2: USA model*3: CW (D16Y5 ensine), D16Y8 engine and 81642 ensine*4: '96 D16Y8 engine lcoupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model),'97 D16Y8 engine {coupe: all models, sedan: KLmodel),'98-all models,'99'all models,'00-all models+5: D16Y5, D16Y8,816A2 engine*6: M/T (D16Y5 enginei*7: CVT 1D'l6Y5 engine)+8: A/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)*9: '96 D16Y5 engine,'96 D16Y7 engine,'96 Dl6Y8 engine (sedan),'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KA, KC models, sedan:KA, KC, KL (LX) models, hatchback: all models),'97 D16Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC modelsi
PGM-FI Sy3lem
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multipon fuel injection system.
Fuel iniector Timing and Duration
The ECM/PCM contains memories for the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
The basic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory. is further modified by signals sent from various sen-
sors to obtain the final discharge duration.
ldle Air Control
ldle Air Control Valve llAC Valve)
When the engine is cold. the A,/C compressor is on, the transmission is in gear, the brake pedal is depressed, the P/S load
is high, or the alternator is charging, the ECM/PCM controls current to the IAC Valve to maintain the correct idle speed.
lgnition Timing Control
. The ECM/PCM contains memories for basic ignition timing at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
lgnition timing is also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.
. Aknockcontrol system was adopted which sets the ideal ignition timing for the octane rating ofthegasoline used.*3
Othgr Control Funqtions
1. Starting Control
When the engine is started, the ECM/PCM provides a rich mixture by increasing fuel injector duration.
2. Fuel Pump Control
. When the ignition switch is initially turned on, the ECM/PCM supplies ground to the PGM-Fl main relay that sup-plies current to the fuel pump for two seconds to pressurize the fuel system.. When the engine is running, the ECI\4PCM supplies ground to the PGM-FI majn relay that supplies current to the fuel
oumo.
. When the engine is not running and the ignition is on, the ECM/PCM cuts ground to the PGM-FI main relay which
cuts current to the fuel pump.
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INPUTS
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECMY
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OUTPUTS

PGM-FI System
System Description (cont'dl
Lean Burn Control {D16Y5 engine: CvT)
The lean burn control system is based on the characteristic increase in crankshaft angular acceleration which occurs inwhen the air-fuel ratio gets leaner.
The CKF sensor, which is mounted on the crankshaft, monitors sngine speed, lf crankshaft angular acceleration falls belowa certain level (target air-fuel ratio level), the amount of injected fuel is reouceo.
lf crankshaft angular acceleration exceeds this level. the amount of fuel is increased.
This system improves fuel economy and driveability by controlling the amount of injected fuel in the lean burn rangeimmediatelv before combustion starts to deteriorate.
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TOC/CKP/CYP SENSOR
MAP SENSOR
CKF SENSOR
ECM
Comparison oI current airfuel ratio to target ratio