NOTE:. When there is no Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored, the MIL will stay on if the SCSservice connector is connected and the ignition switch is on.. lf this svmotom is intermittent, check for:- A loose Fl E/M (15 Aifuse in the underdash tuse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMP {15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box- An intermittent short in the wire between the PCM (C7) and the service check con-
- An intermittent short in the wire between the PCM (A18) and the gauge assembly- An intermittent shon in the wire betlveen the PCM (D4) and the MAP sensor- An intermiftent short in the wire between the PCM {D10) and the TP sensor.PGM-Fl main relay.'See the OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals lor specilic operatinginstructions,
NOTE: An open or short in the wire between the PCM (C8) and the DLC will keep thescan tool or Honda PGM Tester lrom communicating with the PCM. You should ioterpretthis as no DTCS are indicated.
PCM CONNECTORc l3lPl scs .BRNI
lTo page 11 84)Wire sid6 of f€male terminalg
(cont'dl
11-83
The Malfunciion lndicator Lamo{MlL) stavs on o. comes on afteltwo seconds,
Check the Oiegnosiic TroubleCode (DTC):
1. Connect an OBD ll scan toolor Honda PGM Tester.2. Turn the ignition switch ON 1lli.3. Read the DTC with the scantool or Honda PGII Tester.
Go to troubleshooting procedures(s€€ page 11501.Are any DTCIs) indicated?
Ch6ck lh6 DTC by MIL indication:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the SCS service con-nector to the service checkconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
- Repair opon or short in wi.6between the PCM (C8) andData Link Connector.- Go to troubloshooting proce-
dur€s {3ee page 11-601.
Does the MIL indicate any DTc?
Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?
Check tor a short in the wire{SCS line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand turn the ignition switchoN flt).2. Measure voltage between thePCM connector terminal C7and body ground.
Repair short to body ground inthe wire between PCM lCTl andservice check connector.ls there approx. 5 V?
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Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -'97 Model (cont'dl
(From page 11 83)
Check for a short in the wire (MlL
line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PCM connectorA {32P).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Repair short to body ground inthe wire between the PCM {418}and MlL.ls the MIL ON?
Substitute a known-good PCMand recheck. lf symptom/indica-tion goes away. replace the origi-nal PCM.
Inspect Fl E/M (15 A) fuse in theundeFhood fuse/relay box.
- Reoair shod in the wirebetween Fl E/M {15 A} fuseand PGM-FI main relav.- Replace FIE/M 115 A)fuse.
Inspect No. 13 FUEL PUMP (15 Aifuse in the underdash fuse/relay
- Repair short in lh€ wirebolween No. 13 FUEL PUMP
115 A) Iuse and PGM-FI main
- Replace No. 13 FUEL PUMP
115 A) fuse.
Check loJ a short in a sensor:1. Turn the ignit;on switch ON (ll).
2. Disconnect the 3P connectorof each sensor one at time:. MAP sensor
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Tho Maltunction Indicator Lamo(MlL) n6Yor como3 on leven lortwo laconds) rft6r tho ignhion isturnod ON {lll.
Turn th6 ignition switch ON (ll).
- Repair lhort or opcn in thowire between the No. 25METER 17.5 Al fu3e snd thegauge assembly.- Repl.co the No. 25 METER17.5 Al fus€.
ls the low oil pressure light on?
Try to start the engine.
Chock for an opsn in th€ wiro orbulb {MlL line,:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the ECM/PCM con-nector terminal A18 to bodyground with a iumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Rep.ir open in the wi.osbotween the ECM/FCM lA18land the gaugo rasombly.Roplece the MIL bulb.
ls th6 MIL on?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rochock. lf rymptom/indication goes eway, replacetho o gind ECM/PCM.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.Inspect the Fl E/M 115 A) tusein the undeFhood fuse/relaybox.
- Repair short in the wirebetween lhe Fl E/M (15 AlfusG and the PGM-Fl m.in.slay.- Roplsce th€ Fl E/M (15 Alfu3€.
Inspect the No. 13 FUEL PUMP(15 A) fuse in the under-dashfuse/relay box.
- Repair short in th6 wirebetween tho No. 13 FUELPUMP 115 A) luse and thePGM-FI main .elay.- ReDlace tho No. 13 FUELPUMP 115 Al tuse.
Engine Gontrol Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) -'98 - 00 Models
NOTE:. lf this symptom is intermittent, check tor:- A loose Fl E/M {15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box- A loose No. 25 METER {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMP (15 Alfuse in the underdash fuse/rolay box- An intermiftent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A18) and the gauge assem-
- An int€rmiftent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (C19) and the MAP sensor- An intermiftent short in the wire between rhe ECM/PCM (C28), the TP sensor, theEGR valve lift sensor and/or {uel tank Dressure sensor- A laulty PGM-FI main relay
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
Wire side of female terminals
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PGM-FI System
Fuel Supply System
[POliil The"""ntool indicates Diagnostic Troubte Code (DTC) p0'171:Thefuet system istoo lean.
[Fo17ZJ rh""""ntool indicates Diagnostic Troubte code {DTc) p0172:Thefuel svstem istoorich.
Description
By monitoring the Long Term Fuel rrim, long term malfunctions in the fuel system will be detected.lf a malfunction has been detected during two consecutive trips, the MIL will come on and DTc p0171 and/or pol72 will bestored.
NOTE: lf someof the DTCS listed below are stored atthesametimeas DTC P017'l and/or p0172, troubleshoot those DTcsfirst, then troubleshoot DTC P0171 and/or PO1i2.
P0107, P0108, P1128, P'1129: MAP Sensor
P0135: Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)Heater
P0137, P0138: Secondary HO2S {Sensor 2)P0141: Secondary H02S (Sensor 2) Heater
P0441*r: EVAP System lnsufficient Purge FtowP1456*,, P'l457 *?i EVAP System Insufficient purge Ftow
Possible Cause
DTC P0171
too lean
*1: '97 model*2: '98 - 00 models
Fuel Pump insufficient flow/pressure
Fuel Feed Line clogged. leaking
Fuel Pressure Regulator stuck openFuel Filter clogged
Fuel Injector clogged, air leakage
Gasoline doesn't meet Owner's Manual spec.Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) deteriorated
Valve Clearance
Exhaust leak
Fuel Pressure Regulator clogged, stuck closedFuel Return Pipe clogged
Fuel Injector leaking
Gasoline doesn't meet Owner's Manual spec.Primary H02S (Sensor 1) deteriorated
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve leaking, stuck openedValve Clearance
DTC P0172
flch
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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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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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Fuel Tube/Ouick-Gonnect Fittings
Procautions
@ Do not smoke whils working on the fuel
syst6m, Koop open flames away from your work ar9a.
The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly connects
the in-tank fuel pump with the fuel feed pipe. For remov-
ing or installing the fuel pump and fuel tank, it is neces-
sary to disconnect or connect the quick-connect fittings.
Pay attention to following;
. The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
heat-resistant; be careful not to damage it during weld-
ing or other heat-generating procedures.
. The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
acid-proof; do not touch it with a shop towel which
was used for wiping battery electrolyte. R€place the
fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly if it came
into contact with electrolyte or somethino similar.
. When connecting or disconnecting the fuel tube/quick-
connect fittings assembly, be careful not to bend or
twist it excessively, Replace it if damaged,
A disconnected quick-connect fittings can be reconnected,
but the retainer on the mating pipe cannot be reused once
it has been removed from the pipe. Replace tha retainer
. replacing the fuel pump.
. replacing the fuelfeed pipe,
. it has been removed from the Dioe,
. it is damaged.
RCTAINERFUEL TUBE
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
RETAINER
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Disconnection
!@ Do not smoke while working on the fuel
syst6m. Keep open flames away from your work area.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve fuel pressure in
the tank.
3. Relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-178).
4. Check the fuel quick-connect fittings for dirt, and
clean if necessary.
5. Hold the connector with one hand and press down
the retainer tabs with the other hand. then pull the
connector off.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to damage the pipe or other parts.
Do not use tools,
. lf the connector does not move, keep the retainer
tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push
the connector until it comes off easily.
. Do not remove the retainer from the pipe; once
removed, the retainer must be replaced with a
new one.
LOCKII{G PAWL
RETANEN TAB
@NNCCTOR
Press down.
6. Check the contact area of the pipe for dirt and dam-
age.
. lf the surface is dirW, clean it
. lf the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the fuel
pump or fuel feed pipe,
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Fuel Tube/Ouick-Connect Fittings {cont'd)
7. To prevent damage and keep out foreign matter.
cover the disconnected connector and oioe end with
plastic bags.
PL TSnC EAGS
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Connection
E!@ Do not smoke white working on the fuel
system. Keep oper flamss away flom your work atea.
1. Check the pipe contact area for din and damage,
and clean if necessary.
Insen a new retainer into the connector if the retainer
is damaged, or after
. replacing the fuel pump.
. replacing the fuel feed pipe.
. removing the retainer from the pipe.
AASEGASKETBeplace.
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