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Electronic Control System
The electronic control svstem consists of a Powertrain Control Module (PCM), sensors, a linear solenoid, and four solenoid
valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions. The PCM is located
below the dashboard, under the kick panel on the passenger's side.
'97 - 98 Mod€ls
PGM.FIControl Sy3t6m
Throttl€ Poshion SensorSignalVehicle Sp.ed SensorSignal
Engino Coolant TamperetureService Check connectorSonsor Signrl
A/T Control Sy3tem
INTERLOCK
Shift Cont.ol
Shift ControlSolenoid valve ACONTROL UNITr
RShift ControlSolenoid Valve B
N
Linear SolenoidDr
Lock-up Control
Ds
Lock-up ControlSolenoid Valve A2
Lock-up ConirolSol6noid valvo B1
M.inshaft Spoed SensorSignel-D! Indicator Light
Count€rahaft Speedsensor SignelSelt-Oiagnosb signel
I
Sell-DiagnosisFunction
l-
{cont'd)
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Description
PCM
PGM.FIControl System
Throttle Position SensorSignelVehicle Speed SensorSignal
Engin€ Coolsnt TomperatureSen30r SignalService Ch€ck Connectol
A/T Control Svstem
INTERLOCK
Shift Control
Shift ConlrolSolenoid Valve ACONTROL UNITr
RShift ControlSolenoid Valve B
N
Linear SolenoidD
Lock-up Control
2
Lock-up ControlSolenoid valve A1
Lock-up ControlSolenoid Valve BOver-DriveSwitch Signal
Mainshaft Speed SensorSignalE Indicator Light
Countershaft SpeedSensor SigntlSelt-Oiagnosis SigndSelf-DiagnosisFunc{ion
O/D OFFIndicetor Light
Electronic Gontrol System (cont'd)
'99 - 00 Models
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Troubleshooting Procedures
Checking ths Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
with an O8D ll Scan tool or Honda PGM Tsster
When the PCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the El ('97 - 98) or E ('99 - O0) indicator light in thegauge ass€mbly will blink. When the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) {located under the dash on the passenger's side) is
connected to the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester as shown, the scan tool or tester will indicate the Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) when the ignition switch is turned ON(ll).
HONDA PGM TESTER olOBD II SCAN TOOL
lf the E or E indicator light or the MIL has been reported on, or if a driveability problem is suspected, follow this proce-
dure:
1. Connect the OBD ll Scan Tool (conforming to SAE J1978) or Honda PGM Tester to the 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 sureit is set to the SAE DTC Wpe).2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and observe the DTC on the screen
3. Record allfuel and emission DTCS, A,,/T DTCS, and freeze data.
4. lf there is a fuel and emissions DTC, first check the fuel and emissions system as indicated by the DTC (except for DTCP0700). DTC P0700 means there is one or more Ay'T DTC, and no Droblems were detected in the fuel and emissionscircuit of the PCM.
5. Wire down the radio station presets.
6. Reset the memory with the PGM Tester o. by removing the BACK UP fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box for morethan 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, 9o to the Symptom-to Component Chart on pages 14-60 and 14-61 for the '97 models, and pages 14-62 and14-63 for '98 - 00 models. lf the OTC does not return, there was an intermittent problem within the circuit. Make sureall pins and terminals in the circuit are tight, and then go to step 8.8. Reset the radio Dreset stations, and set the clock.
DATA LINK CONNECTOR {16PI
[ -=.r,
ili,i /i,
v,., i
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Checking the Diagnostic Trouble Code IDTCI
with the Servic€ Check Connestol and Special Tool
when the PcM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems' the E ('97 - 98) or E (gS - OO) indicator light in the
gauge assembly may blink.
When the Service Check Connector (2P) (located under the dash on the passenger side) is connected with the special tool
as shown, the E or E indicator light will blink the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) when the ignition switch is turned ON
{ ).
when the E or E indicator light has been reponed on, connect the service check connector (2P) to the special tool
Then turn ON (ll) the ignition switch and observe the E or E indicator light'
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SCS SERVICE CONNECTOR07PAz - (x!l0100
codes 1 through 9 are indicated by individual short blinks. codes 1o and above are indicated by a series of long and short
blinks. one long blink equals 1o short blinks. Add the long and short blinks together to determine the code. After deter-
mining the code, refer to the electrical system symptom-to-component chart on pages 14-60 and 14-61 for the '97 model,
and pages 14-62 and 14-63 tor the '98 - 00 models.
Sr. DTC 1
S.. DTC 2
Long blinkShori blink! {fiv. timt l
Sc. DTC 15
(cont'd)
'99 - O0 models '97 - 98 models
Short blinl lonc.)
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NOTE: When the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester indicate DTC(s) for the automatic transmission control system'
the scan tool or tester indicates code P0700 simultaneously. code P07oo means a detection of some automatic transmis-
sion problem in the PGM-Fl control system
lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
NOTE: lf a customer describes the symptom for code P1706 (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test-driv-
ing, then recheck the OTC.
SymptomInspectionRef. page
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is ON (ll).14-86
E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition
switch is first turned ON (ll).
't 4-41
Shift lever cannot be moved from @ position with the brake pedal
Dressed,Check shift lock system14-89
lgnition key cannot be moved from ACC (l) position to LOCK {0) posi
tion with the shift lever in E position.Check keY interlock system14-91
14-61
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NOTE: When the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester indicate DTC(S) for the automatic transmission control system,
the scan tool or tester indicates code P0700 simultaneously. Code P0700 means a detection of some automatic transmis-
sion problem in the PGM-Fl control system.
lf the self-diagnostic E or E indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
NOTE: lf a customer describes the symptom for code P17OO (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test-driv-
ing. then recheck the DTC.
SymptomInspectionRef. page
E or E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition
switch is first turned ON (ll).14-123
E or E] indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the
ignition switch is oN {ll).
14-125
Shift lever cannot be moved from E position with the brake pedal
presseo.Check shift lock system14-'t26
lgnition key cannot be moved from ACC (l) position to LOCK (0) posi-
tion with the shift lever in E position.Check key interlock system14-129
O/D OFF indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition
switch is first turned ON (ll). ('99 - 00 models)14-131
The O/D OFF indicator light is on constantly whenever the ignition
switch is ON (ll). ('99 - 00 models)14-132
The O/D OFF indicator light does not come on even though the Over-
Drive (O/Dl switch is pressed in E position. ('99 - 00 models)
Check Over-Drive {O/D}
switch circuit14-133
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('97 Model)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve A
Possible Cause
. Disconnected lock-up controlsolenoid valve A/B assembly
. Short or open in lock-up controlsolenoid valve A wire. Faulty lock-up control solenoid
lf the Honda PGMTester is available:
NO
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTORS
. OBD ll Scan Tool indicates CodeP1753.. Self-diagnosis i@ indicatorlight blinks once.
Check and record the freeze datarn case it is needed later for prob-lem verification.
Perform the lock,up controlsolenoid valve A test using theHonda PGM Tester.
The solenoid is OK at this time.Verify that all connectors in thecircuil are making good contact,
Did the solenoid pass the test?
Check for a Short to Power:r. I urn rne tgntUon swttch ut-f.2. Disconnecr the A (32P) and B(2 5P) connectors from thePCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure the voltage betweenthe 85 and A9 or A22 terminals.
Repair short to power in the wirebetween the 85 terminal and thelock-up control solenoid valve A.
ls there voltage?
Measure Lock-up Control Sole-noid Valve A Resistance:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Measure the resistancebetween the 85 and A9 or A22
Check for loose terminal fit in thePCM connectors, ll necessary,substitule a known-good solenoidvalve assembly or PCM andrecheck,
ls the resistance 12 25 ()?
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('97 Model)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve B
Possible Causo
. Disconnocted lock-up controlsol€noid valve A/B assembly
. Short or op€n in lock-up control3olenoid vrlve B wi.e. Faulty lock-up control solenoidvalve B
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTORS
. OBO ll Scan Tool indicates CodeP1758.. Self-diagnosis pr- indicator lightblink3 twice.
Check and record the {reeze datajn case it is needed later for prob,lem verification.
The system is OK at this time.Verify thet dll connectors in thecircuit are making good contact.
Did the code return?
Check tor a Short to Powerl1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (32P) and B(25P) connectors from thePCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).4. Measure the voltage betweenthe 84 and Ag ot A22 tetminals,
Repair short to power in tho wirebstween the 84 terminal and thelock-up control rolenoid valve B.
Measure 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 tor loose terminal tit in thePCM connectors, It necessary,subslitute a known-good sole-noid valve assembly o. PCM andrech€ck.
ls the resistance 12 25 O?
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