Troubleshooting Precautions
ABS lndicalor
1 lf the system is oK, the ABS indicator goes off two seconds after turning the ignition switch oN 1l) wathout staningthe engine, and then comes on again and goes off after two seconds. This occurs because the ABS control unit isturned on by the lG2 power source.2. The ABS indicator comes on when the ABS control unit detects a problem in the system. However, even thouoh thesystem is operating properly, the ABs indicator will come on too, under the following conditions:. Signal disturbance
. Wheel spin
. Only drive wheels rotate. Battery voltage fluctuates
To determine the actual cause of the problem, question the customer about the problem, taking these conditions intoconsideration:
3 When a problem is detected and the ABS indicator comes on, the indicator can stay on until the ignition switch isturned OFF, or it can automatically go off, depending on the mode.. Indicator stays on untilthe ignition switch is turned off: When the system is in the system down mode.. Indicator automatically goes off: When the system is in the control inhibition mode.4 The ABS indicator stays on when the system is reactivated without erasing the DTC, but it goes off after starting thevehicle.
When the wheel sensor system is faulty and the ABS indicator comes on. the algorithm of the system automatically turnsoff the ABS indicator after the wheel speed signal returns to the normal speed. Also, when the DTc is erased, the cpu isreset and the ABS indicator goes off when the system checked out normal by the initial diagnosis.Therefore, test-drive the vehicle after servicing the wheel sensor system. and be sure that the ABS indicator does notcome on.
5 When the ABS control unit outputs battery voltage to the gauge assembly, the ABS indicator ooes off.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI
1. The diagnostic trouble code (DTc) is memorized when a problem is detected and the ABS indicator does not go off,or when the ABS indicator comes on.The DTc is not memorized when the ABS indicator comes on unress the cpu is activated,2 The memory can hold any number of DTCs. However, when the same DTc is detected twice or more, the tater one iswritten over the old one.
Therefore, when the same problem is detected repeatedly, it is recorded as one DTC.3. The DTCs are indicated in the order of ascending number, not in the order they occur.4. The DTCS are memorized in the EEPROM (non-volatile memorv).Therefore, the memorized DTcs cannot be canceled by disconnecting the battery. perform the specified procedures toerase the DTCS.
Self-diagnosis
1. Self-diagnosis can be classified into these four categories:' Initial diagnosis: Performed right after the eng ine starts and untir theABS indicator goes off.. Except ABS control: Performed when the ABS is not functioning.. During ABS control: Performed when the ABS is functioning.. During warning: Performed when the ABS indicator is ON.2. The system performs the fo|owing contrors when a probrem is detected by the serf-diagnosis:. ABS indicator ON. Memorv of DTC. Mode changetothe "system down mode,, or the ,,control inhibition mode,,.
MODEABS INDICATORMAIN
RELAY
SOLENOID
VALVECPURestart conditionDTC
SYSTEM
DOWNONNo
operation
Drive
inhibitionOperation*rlgnition
switchoFF - ON l)Memory
CONTROL
INHIBITIONONNo
operal|on
Drive
inhibitionOperationAutomaticlMemory
*1: Except CPU failure
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Diagnostic Trouble Gode IDTCI Indication
NOTE: This operation can also be done with the Honda pGM Tester.
1. Connect the SCS service connector to the service check connector (2P) located on the passenger's side of the centerconsote.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
NOTE; Do not press the brake pedal whenturningthe ignition switch.
3 Record the blinking frequency of the ABS indicator. The brinking frequency indicates the DTc.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF. and remove the SCS service connector.NOTE: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) will stay on after the engine is startsd if the SCS seryica connecror rsconnected.
5. Erase the DTC.
Conditions for DTC indication. The vehicle is stopped.. The SCS service connector is connected before the ignition switch is turned ON flt).. The brake pedal is released.. The SCS service connector remains connected during this procedure.
The DTC indication stops and the ABS control unit axecutos tha softwaro lunction if at least one of tho following condi-tions i3 satisfiod:
. The vehicle is not stoooed.. The ABS control unit receives the normal signal (which is for the ABS control unit) from a Honda pGM Tesrer.. The SCS service connector is disconnectod during this procedure.
NQTE: The illustration of gauge assembly shows the '97 - 98 models. The '99 - oo models are similar.
SEFVICE CHECKCONNESTOR I2P}
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
A8S II{DEATOR
u.s.A.
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CANADA
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Troubleshooting Index
This operation can also be done with the Honda pGM Teste..
*: lf DTcs 11-18 {wheel sensor codes) were detected the last time the vehicle was driven, the ABs indicator wi
stav onuntil the ignition switch is turned ON (ll), and the control unit confirms that the wheel sensors are OK,
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DTC3R
DETECTION TIMING
PROBLEM
LOCATION
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No
DTC
OFFABS indicator does not come on.19,4'l
ONABS indicator does not go off. (No DTC)19-43't1
oN*Wheel sensor {open/short to body ground/short topower)oooo
FR
19-45
13FL't5RR
17RL
12
oN*Wheel sensor/Pulser (chipped pulser gearlelectrical
notse,ooo
FR
19-45
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RR
18RL
31
ONSolenoid (open/short to body ground/short topower/stuck)ooo
FR-IN
19-47
32FR-OUT
FL.IN
34FL-OUT
RB-IN
36RR-OUT
37RL-IN
38RL.OUT
ONMotor lockoo19-49
ONMotor stuck OFFoo19-49
53ONMotor stuck ONo19-49
54ONMain relay stuck OFFoooia_at
6lONlgnition voltage (low voltage/high voltage)oooo'19-54
81ONoooo19-55
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Self-diagnosis Function
The heater control panel has a self-diagnosis function.
Running the Self-diagnosis Function'97 mod€l:
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll), then set the mode control dial to the Vent position, and the recirculation controt switch toRecirculate {recirculation indicator light comes on). Press and hold the recirculation control switch to Fresh (recirculation indi-cator light goes off). Continue to hold the switch; the recirculation indicator light will come on for two seconds. then it willblink the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) to indicate a iaulty component. lf no DTC'S are found, the indicator liqht will notblink atter the initial two second light.
'98 - 00 models:
Set the mode control dial to the Vent position, and turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Within six seconds after turning the igni-tion switch on, press the recirculation control switch the required number of times depending on the recirculation indicatorlight status:
.lftheindicatorlightisON,presstherecirculationcontrol switch five times..lftheindicatorlightisOFF,presstherecirculationcontrol switch six I|mes.The recirculation indicator light will come on for two seconds, then blink the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) to indicate afaulty component. lf no DTC'S are found, the indicator light will not blink after the initial two second liqht.
DTC Indicaiion Pattern {See DTC 3}:
Rocirculationindicatorlight on
Recirculrtionindicatorlighi off'97 model:P.ess and hold th6 recircul.tioncontrol switch'98 - 00 modek:Within six second3 atter theignition switch b turned ON (lll.Prass the rocirculation controlswitch the required number oltimes depending on the r6circu-lation indicator light striu3
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RECIRCULANONINDICATOR LIGHT
In case of multiple problems, the recirculation indicator light indicate only one DTC that is the least number of blinks.
Resetiing the Solf.diagnosis Funqtion
Turning the ignition switch OFF will cancel the self-diagnosis function. After service work, run the self-diaqnosis functiononce again to check that there is no other Droblem.
MODE CONTROL OIAL
Diagnostic
trouble
code {DTCI
R6circulation
indicator lightComponent with problsmPossiblo causcSee page
'lOne blinkAir mix control molorOpen or short circuit, obstructed door,
faulty motor22-12
2Two blinksElower motorOpen or short circuit, faultv motor22-14,16
Three blinksEvaporator temperature sensorOpon or short circuit, faulty sensor22-20
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Troubleshooting
Air Mix Control Motor
Recirculation indicator light indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1: A problem in the air mix control motor circuit.
The air mix control motor regulates the mixture of cool/hot air according to outputs from the heater control panel.
Selt-diagnosis circuit check indi-cates a Droblem in the air mixcontrol motor circuil.
Chock the air mix control moior:1. Disconnect the air mix controlmotor 5P connector,2, Test the air mix control motor(see page 22-43).
Check the air mix control linkagoand doors:1. Remove the air mix controlmotor (see page 22'43).2. Check the air mix control linkage and doors for smooth
ls the air mix control motor OK?
Do the air mix control linkage anddoors move smoothly?
Reolacelhe air mix conlrol motor.
Check Ior a short in the wires:1- Remove the heater controlpanel (see page 22-46).2. Check tor continuity betweenbody ground and the heatercontrol panel 20P connectorterminals No. 1, 6, 9, 17 and18 individually.
Ropair any short in the wire(s)betwoon th. heater co.rtrol panel
and the air mix conlrol motor.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
PNK/BLK
RED/BLU
Wire side of female terminals
To page 22-13
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Troubleshooting
Blower Motor Speed
Recirculation indicator light indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 2: A problem in the blower motor circuit
The speed of the blower motor is controlled by signals sent from the heater control panel
POWER TRANSISTOR 3P CONNECTOR
1
2)3
f
BLK
Wire side of female terminals
JUMPERWIRE
HEATER CONIROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTORWire side oI fgmale t€rminals
12,/1,/68I10
't112131ia't51611181920
LI GRN/BLK
o
LT GBN/BLK
Blower motol only runs on highspood position; h does not run inany othe. speod positions.
Self-diagnosis circuit check indi-cates a problem in the blowermotor circuit,
Chack lor.n open in the wire:1. Disconnect the power transis-tor 3P connector.2. Check for continuity betweenthe No.3 terminal and bodygro(1nd.
Chock for.n op.n in thc wirobotween ihe powa. transistorrnd body ground, It tho wir. is
OK, check for poor ground atG,O1 .nd G4o2.
ls there continuity?
Chsck for an opon in the wire:'1. Connect the No. 1 and No. 3t€rminals of the power tran-sistor 3P connector with ajumper ware.2. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Repair op6n in the wiro betwoontho Dower transi3tol and theblowor motor.
Check tor an open in tho wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the iumper wire.3. Remove the heater controlpanel (see page 22-46).4. Check for continuity botweenthe No. 20 terminal of theheater control panel 20P con-nector and the No.2 terminalof the power transistor 3Pconnectof,
R€pair opon in tho wire betwoenth6 oowor ttan3i3tor and th6hoatar control oanel.
NOTE: lf the blower motor doesrun at all, refer to page 22-16.
10 page 22-15
22-14
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Troubleshooting
Blower Motor
Recirculation indicator light indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 2: A problem in the blower motor circuit.
The speed of the blower motor is controlled by signals sent from the heater control panel,
BLOWER MOTOR 2P CONNECTOR
JUMPEFw|RE
Wire side of lemale terminals
Blower motor do.3 not run at all.
Selt-diagnosis circuit check indi-cates a problem in the blowermotor circuit,
check rhe No. 55 (40 A) {use inthe under-hood fuse/relay box,and the No. 17 (7.5 A) fuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box.
Replace th6 fuse(s), and rechalck.
Check tho blowe. motor inputand output cilcuh:1. Connect the No. 2 terminal ofthe blower motor 2P connec-tor to body ground with ajumper wrre.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the blower motor run?
Chock the blower moto.:1. Disconnect the jumper wireand the blower motor 2P con-nector.2. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. l terminal and bodygrou nd.
Check tho blower motor rolay:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Romove the blower motorrelay from the under-hoodfuse/relay box, and test it (seepage 22 45l'.
fo page 22-11
fo page 22-19
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Troubleshooting
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Recirculation indicator light indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (OTC) 3: A problem in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit.
The evaporator temperature sensor is a temperature dependent resistor {thermistor}. The resistance of the thermistordecreases as the evaporator outlet air temperature increases.
EVAPORATOR TEMPEMTURE SENSOR
Terminal side of mal€ terminals
RESISTANCEko
86'F30"c
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
Wire side of fema16 terminals
Self-diagnosis circuit check indicates a problem in the avapora-tor tempeleture ssnsor circuit,
Ch€ck the ev.porato. tempera-ture sensor:1. Disconnect the evaporatortemperature sensor 2P con-
2. Measure the resistancebetween the No. 1 and No. 2torminals of the evaporatortemperature sensor.
ls the resistance within the speci,fications shown on the 9raph.
Check lor a short in the wire:l Remove the heater controlpanel (see page 22-46).2. Check tor continuity betweenthe No.2 terminal ol theheater control panel 20P con,nector and body ground.
Repai. short in the wir6 betwa€nlhe hoater control Danol and theevaporatoa tampereturc senSoa.
fo page 22.21
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