Troubleshooting Flowchart
- The MIL has been rePorted on- DTC P0171 andlot P0172 are
stored,
Check the lu6l pressuro regulator
and tusl relum PiPe.ls the lLrel pressure too high
Check lhe Primaty HO2S:1. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park ot neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
2. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) outPut with the
scan tool.
Check lh€ fuel pumP. fuel faedpipe. fuel fiher, and luel Prossurc.eguhior.
Does it stay at lessthan 0.3 V
or more than 0.6 V?
Check for a sticking or leaking
EVAP purge control solenoid
With a vacuum pump, aPPIY vacu
um to the EVAP Purge control
solenoid valve from the intake
manifold side.
Does it hold vacuum?
Check th6 valve clearanc€s and
adjust il necessary. It the valv€
clearances are OK, replace the
fuel iniectors.
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PGM-FI System
Random Misfire
lF()gool", tftod-' and some or lpiogol throughTo3oti
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0300*,, P1300*1 and some of po30t - pO3O4; Randommisfire.
Descriotion
Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (cKF) sensorwhich is attached to the crankshaft.lfmisfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTcP0300*' , P1300*1 and some of DTCs P03ol through P0304 will be stored. Then, after misfire has ceased, the MtL will comeon,
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTcand some of DTCS p0301 through p0304 wi
be stored.NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTc, troubleshoot those DTcs first. thentroubleshoot the misfire DTC.
P0106, P]128, P1'129; MAp sensorP0171. P0172; Fuet metering
P0505: ldle Control Svstem
P1336, P1337; CKF sensor
P1361, P1362: TDC sensor
Pl381. Pl382: CYP sensor
P1508: IAC valve *1:,97 model*2: '98 - 00 models
Possiblo Caus€
. Fuel pump insufficient fuel pressure, amountofflow. Fuel line clogging. blockage, leakage. Fuel filter clogginga Fuel pressure regulator stuck open. Distributormalfunction
. lgnition coil wire open, leakage. lgnition control module malfunction. Valves carbon deposita Compression lowa Fuel does not meet Owner's Manual spec., lack offuel
Troubleshooting
By test-driving, determine the conditions during which misfire occurs. Depending on these conditions, test in the orderdescribed in the table below.
Possible cause
[ ;;;;- -....
Crankshaft
speed fluctuation
sensor
Fuel
pressureDistributor and
lgnition wirestcMValve
Clearance
Conditionsection 611-178section 23section 23section 6
Only low rpm and load,6)o
Only acceleratingooo
Only high rpm and loado@,a'@
Not specificationG\o@o@
NOTE: lf misfire doesn't recur, some possible causes are fuel that doesn't meet owner's manual spec, lack of fuel, carbondeposits on spark plu9, etc.
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Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1106: A range/performsnce problem in the Barometric
Pressure {BARO) Sensor circuit.
The MIL has been reDorted on.OTC Pl106 b slored.
Problem ve.ification:1. Oo the ECM/PCM reset pro'
ceoure.2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (;n Park or neutral) untilthe radiator lan comes on, thenlet it idle.3. Connect the SCS service con-nector,4. Test'drive with the A/T in Eposition, M/T in 4th gear.
5. Accelerate Ior five secondsusing wide open throttle.
Intermittent fsilure, sy3tom i5 OKat this time.ls DTC P1106 indicated?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM .nd recheck. It symptom/indication goes away, replace theorigioal ECM/PCM.
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The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1107: A low
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Pl108: A
circuit.
voltage problem in the Baro sensor circuit.
high voltage problem in the Baro sensor
- The MIL h.3 b€en roport€d on.- OTC Pl10? or Pl108 i3 stored.
Problom veritic.lion:L Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-cedure.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (lli.
Intarmittoni failure, lystom b OKat thb time.ls DTC P1107 or P1108 indicated?
Sub3tituto a known-good ECM/PCM and rcch6ck. ll symptom/indication 9oo3 away. .oplacorho o.igin.l ECM/PCM.
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EVAP PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE DUTY CONTROLLED AFTER
STARTING ENGINE
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE ABOVE 154"F (68'C)
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Controls
Description:
The evaporative emission controls are designed to minimize the amount of fuel vapor escaping to the atmosphere. The
system consists of the following components:
A. Evaporative Emission (EVAPI Control Canister
An EVAP control canister is used for the temporary storage of fuel vapor until the luel vapor can be purged from the
EVAP control canister into the enqine and burned.
B. Vapor Purge ConirolSystem
EVAP control canister purging is accomplished by drawing fresh air through the EVAP control canister and into a pon
on the intake manifold. The purging vacuum is controlled by the EVAP purge control solenoid valve.
C. Fuel Tank Vapor Control System
When fuel vapor pressure in the fuel tank is higher than the set value of the EVAP two way valve, the valve opens and
regulates the flow ot fuel vapor to the EVAP control canister.
'97 model:
EVAPPURGECONTROL
VALVEFromNo. 15BLK/ /ALTERNATORYEL I sP SENSOR r7.s At(in the under-dashfuse/relay box)
VARIOUSSENSORFEESH AIF
BLK
I
FUEI- TANK
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'98 - 00 modals:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0453: A high voltage problem in the Fuel Tank Pressure
sensor.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A {32PI
Wire sido ot fema16 t€rminals
FUEL TANXPf,ESSUBE SENSOR3p CONNECTOR {C6,a6l
vcc2IYEL/BLUI
sG2IGRN/BLKI
sG2(GRN/BLK}
Wire side ot female terminals
PTANKILT GRNI
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PTANK ILT GRN)
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Thc MIL has b6on ropottcd on.DTC mia53 is dorcd.
Ch6ck tho vacuum linos:Check the vacuum lines of the
fuel tank pressure sensor lor mis-
routing, leakage, breakage and
cloggrng.
Are the vacuum lines OK?
Problorn verif ication:1. Do the ECM/PCM ResetProcedute.2. Remove the fuel fill cap.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON
{[).4. Monitor the FTP Sensor volt-age with the Honda PGM
Tester, or measure voltagebetween body ground and
ECM,PCM terminal429.Intarmittent tailuro, sv3iom b OKat this timo. Chock for poor con-nection3 or loo$ wire3 at C580(locstod .t .cc$r p.nell, C6a6(fucl tank pros3ure son3orl and.t the ECM/FCM.
ls there approx. 2.5 V?
Check lor an open in tho wiro
lSG2lin6l:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. R6installthe Iuel fill cap.3. Disconnect the Iu6l tank pres_
sure sensor 3P connector,4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. M€asure voltago between thetuel tank pressure sensor 3P
connector terminals No. '! andNo.2.
Replir op€n in th. wi.c b€{weentha fuel tank Dio'sute sansot andtho EC|,/PCM {Cl8}.ls there approx. 5 V?
Ch€ck for an opon in tho wiro(PTANK linel:Measure voltage between thefuel tank pressure sensor 3P con-nector No. 3 terminal and No. 2terminal.
ls there approx. 5 V?
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Shift Control
The PCM determines which gear should be selected by various signals sent from sensors, and actuates the shift control
solenoid valves A and B to control shifting. Also. a Grade Logic Control System has been adopted to control shifting in E
anO E ('gZ - gg), and E ('99 - 00) position while the vehicle is ascending or descending a slope, or reducing speeo.
PositionGearShift Control Solenoid
Valve A
Shift Control Solonoid
Valve B
E, E, Or
E
'I stOFFON
2ndONON
3rdONOFF
E orE4thOFFOFF
a2ndONON
tr1stOFFON
E-ReverseONOFF
*See page 14-37 for reverse inhibitor control description.
Lock-up Control
From sensor input signals, the PCM determines whether to turn the lock-up ON or OFF, and activates lock-up control
solenoid valve A and/or B accordingly. Lock-up does not occur until the engine is warm. The combination of driving sig-
nals to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B and the linear solenoid pressure is shown in the table below.
Lock-up ConditionsLock-up Control
Solonoid Valve A
Lock-up Control
Solenoid Valve B
Linear Solenoid
Pressuro
LOCK-Up \JrrOFFOFFHigh
Lock-up, HalfONDuty operation
OFF - ON
Lock-up, FullONONHish
Lock-up
during decelerationONDuty operation
OFF - ONLow
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Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System (cont'd)
SYMPTOMCheck these items on thePROBABLE CAUSE ListCheck these items onthe NOTES Lisr
Shift lever does not operate smoothly.o, JdPFails to shift; stuck in 4th gear.14, 41 , 48
Transmission will not shift into park in E position.6, 38, 61PStall rpm high; all clutch pressures are in specification.40D,K,OLock-up clutch does not disengage.18, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49,50,57
Lock-up clutch does not operate smoothly.14, 40, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50. 57Lock-up clutch does not engage.'t8, 40, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 56, 57Vibration in all positions.
No engine braking in I position.59
Shift position indicator does not indicate anv position,6. 38, 60
PROBABLE CAUSE
I 33 Thrust washer worn/damaged
ATF pump worn or binding34Clutch clearance incorrect
Regulator valve stuck or regulator valvespflng wornDrive plate delective or transmission mtsas-sembled
Servo valve stuck5ttTorque converter housing or transmissionhousing bearing worn/damagedMainshaft worn/damaged
Shift cable broken/out of adjustmentATF strainer clogged
7Final gears worn/damaged38Shift cable is worn where it attaches to thetransmission or at the body mountsIOne-way (sprag) clutch worn/damaged
1st gears worn/damaged {2 gears)39Modulator valve stuck10lst clutch defective40Torque converter check valve stuck112nd gears worn/damaged (2 gears)41Foreign material in separator plate't22nd clutch defectiveCPB valve stuck
t53rd clutch defective43Lock-up timing valve stuck144th clutch defective44Lock-up shift valve stucktcReverse gears worn/damaged (3 gears)Lock-up control valve stuck16Excessive ATF46Lock-up clutch Diston defective17Torque converter one-way clutch defective47Shift control solenoid valve A defecttve
18Linear solenoid assemblv defective (,98 - OOmodels)48Shift control solenoid valve B dsfectrve
49Lock-up control solenoid valve A defective'19CPC valve stuckLock-up control solenoid valve B deleqtve20l-2 shift valve stuck51Servo control valve stuck212-3 shift valve stuck52lst accumulator defective3-4 shift valve stuck53Foreign material in 2nd exhaust orifice2nd accumulator defective54Foreign material in 3rd exhaust orifice3rd accumulator defectiveForeign material in 4th exhaust orifice4th accumulator defective56Mainshaft speed sensor defective262nd orifice control valve stuckCountershaft speed sensor defective273-4 orifice control valve stuck583rd sub accumulator defective2aForeign material in main orifice59lst-hold clutch defective29Foreign material in lst orifice60A/T gear position switch defective or out ofadjustment30Foreign material in reverse orifice
31Engine output low61Park gear mechanism defective32Needle bearing worn/damaged
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ABS Control
The ABS control unit detects the wheel speed based on the wheel sensor signal it received, then it calculates the vehicle
speed based on the detected wheel speed. The control unit detects the vehicle speed during deceleration based on the
rate of deceleration.
The ABS control unit calculates the slip rate of each wheel, and it transmits the control signal to the modulator unit
solenoid valve when the slip rate is high
The pressure reduction control has three modes: pressure reducing, pressure retaining, and pressure intensi{ying modes.
Self-diagnosis Function
The ABS control unit is equipped with a main cPU and a sub cPU, that check each other for problems.
The CPUs check the circuit of the system.
When the CPUS detect failure, they shift to the "system down mode" or the "control inhibition mode".
The self-diagnosis can be classitied into these four categories:
O: Initial diagnosis
O: Except ABS control
O; During ABS control
@: During warning
On-board Diagnosis Function
The ABS system can be diagnosed with the Honda PGM Tester.
The ALB Checker cannot be used with this system. For air bleeding. and checking wheel sensor signals, use the Honda
PGIM Tester. See the Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.
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ABS CONTROL I-INIT
MODEABSINDICATOR LIGHTMAIN
RE LAY
SOLENOID
VALVERestan conditionDTC
SYSTEM
DOWNONNo
operatron
Drive
inhibitionOperation*rlgnition
switchOFF - oN (ll)Memory
CONTROL
INHIBITIONONNo
operaton
Drive
inhibitionOperationAutomaticlVemory
*1: Except CPU failure
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