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Troubleshooting Procedures
l. How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the E indicator light has been reported on, use the appropriate procedure below to diagnose and repatr theproDlem.
A. When the @ indicator light has come on:
l connect the Honda PGM Tester or an oBD ll Scan Tool to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLc) located near the leftkick panel.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the DTC and note it. Also check and notethe freeze frame data.
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart andbegin troubleshooting.
INOICATORLIGHT
NOTE: SeetheOBDll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.
Some PGM-FI problems will also make the E indicator light come on. After repairing the pGM-Fl system, disconnect theBACK UP fuse (7.5 Al in the under-hood fuse/relay box for more than l0 seconds to reset the TCM or PCM memory, rnenrecheck.
NOTE: Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio preset stations and the clock setting. Make note of theradio presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them,
2.
3.
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OATA LINK CONNECTOB I16P}
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ll. TCM Reset Plocedure
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 TCM or PCM.
NOTE:
. Disconnecting the BACK UPfuse also cancelsthe radio preset stations and the clock setting Make nole ofthe radio
presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them
BACK UPt7.s Al FusE
. The TCM or PCM can also be cleared by using the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester'
DATA LINK CONNECTOR {16PI
lll. Final Procedut€
NOTE: This procedure must be done after any troubleshooting
'1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Reset the TcM or PCM.
3. Disconnect the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester from the Data Link Connector (16P), 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.
OBD ll SCAN TOOL o.PGM TESTER
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lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
SymptomInspectionRef. page
E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition switch
is first turn on (ll).14-262
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is on (ll).14-264
NOTE:
. lf a customer described the symptom for code P1706 (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test driving,
then recheck the DTC.
. Sometime the E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously. lf so, repair the
pGM-Fl system according to the DTc, then reset the memory by removing the BACK uP fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box for more than 10 seconds. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h)' then
recheck the DTC.
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lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink. perform an inspection according to the table below.
SYmPtom
IDI indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition switch
is first turned ON (ll).
lE1 indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is ON { ll).
InspectionRef. page
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NOTE:
. lf a customer described the symptom for code Pl706 (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test driving,
then recheck the DTC.
. iometimes, tfre E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously lf so, repair
the PGM-Fl system accordrng to the DTC, then reset the memory by removing the BACK UP RADIO fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box for more than 10 seconds. Drive the car for several minutes at a speed over 30 mph {50 km/h)' then
recheck the DTC.
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Component Locations
ta
SERVICE CHECK CONNECTOR {2PIBIGHT.REAR WHEELSENSOR CONNECTORMOOULATOR UNITABS CONTROL UNIT
RIGHT-REAR WHEEL SENSOR
LEFT.R€AR WHEELSENSOR CONNECTOR
J
UNDER.DASH FUSE/RELAY 8OX
LEFT.FRONT WHEEL SENSOR
ABS +B (20 A) FUSE
UNDER.HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
lcl lilo Al FUSE
ABS INDICATOR LIGHT
UNOEF.DASI{ FUSE/RELAY BOX
HORN/STOP I15 A) FUSE
UNDER.HOOO ABS FUSE/RELAY BOX
PUMP MOTOR {'O A} FUSE
PUMP MOTOR BELAY
E
o
METEB I7.5 AI FUSE
0
0
0
00000 n
00000 u
BR DEF RLY 17,5 A) FUSE
t
MTR CHECK (7.5 AI FUSE
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Gircuit Diagram
MOOULATOR UNIT IOP CONNECTOR
zrJrF!_lll 2 3ll
14TiEltl
c@4
PIMP MOTOR 2P CONNECTOR(Ll number)fFlGTN
UNDER.HOOO A8S FUSE,/FELAY BOX3P CONNECTOR (O number)
| 2 3l
UNDER.HOOD AAS FUSE/RELAY BOX2P CONNECTOR (! number)
| -l
GAUGE ASSEMELY 5P CONNECTOR
---t--t1 t/ 13 )/l5l
Wire side ot temale terminals
- E8l{'Ytr
AA DEF BLY I7.5AI
_@f_u,
n4@f-n,
LEFT.FSONT SOLENOIO
UNDER-OASH FUSSRELAY 8OXZoP CONNECTOR (O numbe,
235678It0tlt3/ i15 /t820
UNDER.OASH FUSE,/RELAY BOX18P CONNECTOR (E numb€r)
23569ll213)t4 /1617
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Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Light Does Not Come On
YES
NOTE:Reinstallthefuse if it is OK.
The A8S indicator light does not come on when ignition switch is turned ON ll.
NOTE: All indicator tights except the charg,ing system light will not come on when theMETER 17.5 A) ft se is btown.
NO
GAUGE ASSEMBI"Y 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Tho ABS indicator light does notcome on wh€n ignition switch istu.ned ON {lll.
check the METEB (7.5 A) fuse inthe under-dash fuse/relay box.
Beplace the tu3e and recheck.
Check for an open in th6 lcl cir-cuii:1, Disconnect the gauge assembly 5P connector.2. Turn the ignitjon switch ON l).3. Measure the voltage betweenthe gauge assembly 5P con-nector terminal No. 5 andbody ground.
. Ropair opan in tho wirobotwe€n thc METER t7.5 Attuso and gauge .$cmbly.. Roplacc th. und.r-dash tus./r.l.y box. lop.r cirouit in3idothe box.l
ls there baftery voltage?
Check the ABS indicator lightbulb in the gauge assembly.
ls the bulb OK?
Ch€ck tor a short to power in theWALP circuit:Measure the voltage between thegauge assembly 5P connectorterminal No. I and body ground.
Replir short to power in tho wiiGb.tweon the gruge rs3embly.nd ABS control unh.
ls there battery voltage?
lTo page 19-61)
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Troubleshooting
The ABS indicator light does not go off after the engine is started.
- With engine running, ABSindicator light is ON.- With tho SCS sewice connec-to. connected l3oe page 19-561,no DTC is indicated,
Checkthe RR DEF RLY {7.5 A)tusein the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Raphco tha furo and rochack.
Check the ABS +B (20 A) fuse inthe under hood tuse/relay box.
R6pl.ce tho tu3c lnd r.ch.ck.
Chock for an open in the lG2 cir-GUrt:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (lt).2. Measure the voltage betweenthe ABS control unh 26P con-nector terminal No. 3 andbody ground.
Bopair opcn in tha wir. botw.cnth. RR DEF RLY 17.5 Al tus. .ndABS control unit.
Check tor an opon in thG Bl end82 circuit:Measure the voltage betweenbody ground and terminals No. 14and No. 15 individually.
Rrpair opsn in tha wiro t atwa,anthe ABS +B (20 Al fu.r .nd ABScontrol unh.
ls there banery voltage?
1To page 19-63)
ABS Indicator Light Does Not Go Off
YES NOTE: Feinstattthe luse it it is OK.
YES NOTE: Reinsta
the fuse if it is OK.ABS CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
IG2IELK/BLUI
Wire side of female terminals
ABS CONTBOL UN]T 26P CONNECTOR
8T IWHT/GRNI
Wire side of temale terminals
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