1999 HONDA CIVIC PCM CONNECTOR A

Troubleshootin g Procedures
Chccking the Diagnostic Trouble Code IDTC)with an OBD ll Scan tool or Honda PGM Tester
when the PCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the pl indicator light in the gauge assembly willblink. When the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) (located under the dash on the driver,s side) is connected to the OBD llScan Tool or Honda PGM Tester as shown, the scan tool or tester will indicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) whenthe ignition switch is turned ON{ll).
lf the El indicator light or the MIL has been reported on, or lf a driveability problem is suspected, follow this procedure:
1. Connect the OBD ll Scan Tool (conforming to SAE J19781 or Honda PGM Tester to rhe 16p DLC. (See the OBD ll ScanTool or Honda PGM Tester user's manual for specific instructions. lf you are using the Honda PGM Tester, make sure itis set to the SAE DTC type.)
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (lll, and observe the DTC on the screen,3, Record all fuel and emission DTCS, A/T DTCS, and freeze data.4 lf there is a fuel and emissions DTC, first checkthe fuel and emissions system as indicated bythe DTC (except for DTCP0700). DTC P0700 means there is one or more A,/T DTC, and no problems were detected in the fuel and emissions cir-cuit of the PCM.
5. Write down the radio station oresets.
6. Reset the memory with the PGM Tester or by removing the BACK UP fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay boxfor more than 10 seconds.
7. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at speeds over 30 mph (50 km/hr), and then recheck for DTCS. lf the A"/T DTCreturns, go to the Symptom-to Component Chart on pages 14-52 and 14-53 for'96 - 98 models, and pages 14-54 and14-55 for the'99 - 00 models, lf the DTC does not return, there was an intermittent problem within the circuit. Makesure all pins and terminals in the circuit are tight, and then go to step g.
8. Reset the radio preset stations, and set the clock.
OBD ll SCAN TOOL orHONDA PGM TESTER
DAYA LINK CONNECTOR {16P}
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Chocking th€ Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI
with the Servico Check Conneqtor and Sp€cialTool
When the PCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the @ indicator light in the gauge assembly will blink
When the Service Check Connector (locat€d under the dash on the passengsr side) is connected with the special tool as
shown, the E indicator light will blink the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) when the ignition switch is turned ON (ll).
When the E indicator light has been reported on, connect the Service Check Connector with the special too'.
Then turn ON (ll) the ignition switch and obssrve the E indicator tight.
CONNECTOBSERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR I2PI07PAZ -0010100
Codes 1 through 9 are indicated by individual short blinks, Codes 10 and above are indicat€d by a sories of long and short
blinks. One long blink equals 1O short blinks. Add the long and short blinks together to determine th€ code. After deter-
mining the code, refer to the electrical system Symptom-to Component Chart on pages 1+52 and 1+53 for'96 - 98 mod-
els, and 14-54 and 14-55 for the '99 - 00 models.
S€r DTC 1
s.. DTC 2
Long blinkShort blink lfiYa tim.!,
S€c DTC 15
(cont'd)
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Short blink loncel
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Troubleshooting Procedures
1.
2.
(cont'dl
Remove the kick panel on the passenger's side {see section 20}.
Remove the PCM. and turn the PCM over.
Inspect the circuit on the PCM according to the troubleshooting flowchart with the spocial tools and a digital multime-ter as shown.
How lo Use tha Backprobe Set
Connect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multimeter. Using the wireinsulation as a guide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slide the tip into the connector from thewire side until it comes in contact with the terminal end ofthe wire.
BACKPROSE
BACKPROBE SET07saz - (xtl(xtoA
{two required)
DIGITAL MULNMEIER(Comm€rcially 6vailabl€l-aHM-32-003
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or equival€nt

PCM Reset Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Remove the BACK UP fuse (7.5 A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box for '10 seconds to reset the PCM'
NOTE:
. Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio preset stations and clock setting Make note of the radio
presets before removing the luse so you can reset them
. in" gCfU memory can also be cleared by using the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester'
Final Procedure
NOTE: This procedure must be done after any troubleshooting.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Reset the PcM.
3. Disconnect the oBD ll scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester from the Data Link connector, or remove the special tool from
the Service Check Connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and set the radio presets and clock setting'
5'ToVerifytheprob|emisrepaired,test.drivetheVehic|eforseveralminutesatspeedsover30mph(48km/h).
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Electrical Troubleshooting (,96 - gg Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Lock-up contror sorenoid Varve A
Po$ible Cau3e
. Disconnecled lock-up controlsolenoid valvo A connector. Short or open in lock-uD controlsolenoid valv€ A wire. Fauliy lock-up contlol solonoidvalve A
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
. OBD ll Scrn Toot indicates CodeP1753.. Self-diagnosis @ indicatorlight blinks once.
Check for a Short to Powo.:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (32p) and B(25P) connsgl6ps 1rq- thaPCM.3. Turn the ignition swjtch ON 0t).4, Measure the voltage betweenthe 85 and Ag or A22 terminals.
Repair shoit to power in the wirebetw€en the 85 terminal and thglock-up coDtrol tolenoid valve A.
Mea3ure Lock-up Control Sole-noid Valve A RGislance:'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Measure the resistancebetween the 85 and A9 or A22terminals.
Check lor looso PCM conn€ctoB.lf nece$.ry, substituto a known-good aolonoid valve ass€.nblv olPCM end rech6ck.
ls the resistance 12 - 25 O?
NOTE: Record allfreeze data before you troubleshoot.
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From page 14-56
Ch6ck Lock-up Control Solenoid
Valve A tor a Short Cilcuiti
1. Disconnect the 2P connector
lrom the lock-up control sole-
noid valve assemblY.2. Check for continuity between
the 85 and Ag or A22 termi-
nats.
Ropair 3hort to giound in iha wila
b.twoqn th6 85 terminrl rnd tho
locl-up control 3olanoid valvo A.
Mo..ura Lock-up Control Sole'
noid Velve A Reri3tanc. at tho
Solenoid Conn6cto.:Measure the resistance betweenthe No. 2 terminal of the lock-up
control solenoid connector and
body ground.
Chock for opan in tha wit.
ba(w.an tha 85 torminll lnd the
lock-uo control lolanoid vtlYa A.ls the resistance 12 _ 25 O?
Roplsce tho lock"up cont.ol 3ol€_
noid vllvo arsembly.
PCM CONNECIOBS
Wire side of lem6leterminals
LOCK.UP CONTROLSOrINOID CONNECTOR
YEL
Teaminal side of malo terminals
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('96 - 9g Modelsl
Troubleshooting Ftowchart - Lock-up control sorenoid Varve B
Possible Cause
. Disconnected lock-up controlsolenoid valve B connector' Short or open in lock-up controlsolonoid valve B whe. Faulty lock-up control solenoidvalve B
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
. OBD ll Scan Tool indicrtes CodeP1758.. Self-diagnosis E indicrtor lightblinkstwice.
Check for a Shon to Power:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (32p) and B(25P) connectors from thePCM,3. Turn the ignition switch ON t).4. Measure the voltage betweenthe 84 and A9 or A22 termi-nals.
Repeir short to power in the wirebetween the 84 teiminal and thelock-up control solenoid valve B.
Moasure Lock-up Control Sole-noid Valve B Resistance:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Measure the resistancebetween the 84 and Ag orA22 terminals.
Check for loose FCM connectors,lf necessary, substitute a known-good solenoid valve assembly olP1CM and rech6ck.
ls the resistance 12 - 25 O?
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot.
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From page 14 58
Check Lock-up Control Solenoid
Valve B for a Short Circuh:
1. Disconnect the 2P connector
from the lock-uP control sole'
noid valve assefibly.
2. Check for continuity between
the 84 and A9 or A22 terma-
nals,
Rgprir 3hort to ground in tho wite
Hwoon the 84 torminal and the
lock-uo contlol solonoid valvs B.ls there continuity?
Measu.o Lock-uP Control Sole'
noid Valve I Resistance at tho
Solenoid Connector:Measure the resistance between
the No. 1 terminal o{ the lock-up
control solenoid connector and
body ground.
Chcck tor opcn in the wirs
b€tlve.n the 84 ierminal and tho
lock-up conttol solonoid vllvc B.ls the resistance 12 - 25 O?
Reolace the lock'up control sole-
noid valve assemblY.
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side oI lemale terminals
LOCK.UP CONTROL
SOLENOID CONNECTOR
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Terminal sido ot male terminals
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