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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Kickback'1. The motor operates when the ABS is functioning. and the fluid in the reservoir is forced out to the master cylinder,
causing kickback at the brake pedal.
2. The ABS control unit operates the solenoid valve when the brake pedal is released after the initial diagnosis You may
hear the solenoid valve operate at this time, but it is normal
Pumo Motol
1. The pump motor operates when the ABS is functioning
2. The ABS control unit checks the pump motor operation during acceleration. You may hear the motor operate at this
time, but it is normal.
Brake Fluid Replacement/Ail Bleeding
L Brake fluid replacement and air bleeding procedures are the same as for vehicles without ABS To ease bleeding, start
with the front wheels.
Troubleshooting
1. The troubleshooting flowchart procedures assume that the cause of the problem is still present and the ABS indicator
is still on. Following the flowchart when the ABS indicator does not come on can result in incorrect diagnosis.
2. Ouestion the customer about the conditions when the problem occurred, and try to reproduce the same conditions
for troubleshooting.
Self-diagnosis is made at various times such as the initial diagnosis, except ABS control, during ABS control, during
acceleration, during the specified vehicle speed, etc. Therefore, the symptom canngt be checked unless the check
conditions match with the problem conditjons
3. When the ABS jndicator does not come on during the test-drive. but troubleshooting is performed based on the DTC,
check lor loose connectors, poor contact of the terminals, etc., before you start troubleshooting.
4. After troubleshooting, erase the DTC and test-drive the vehicle. Be sure the ABS indicator does not come on.
5. The connector illustratjons show the female terminals with a single outline and the male terminals with a double out-
l ne.
ABS Function Test
To simulate ABS operation and activate the solenoid valves and pump, use the Honda PGM Tester.
Connect the PGM Tester to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC). When the System Select menu is displayed, select the ABS
Test Mode menu, and follow the tester's prompts.
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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
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DTC Erasure
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 center
console.
2. Press the brake oedal.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) while keeping the brake pedal pressed. The ABS indicator goes off after two seconds.
4. After the indicator goes off, release the brake pedal. The indicator comes on after four seconds.
5. After the indicator comes on, press the brake pedal again. The indicator goes off again after four seconds (the brake
oedal is still Dressed.)
6. After the indicator goes off, release the brake pedal again.
7. After four seconds. the indicator blinks twice for 0.3 second and the DTC is erased.
8. Confirm the DTC indication, and check that the DTC was erased.
NOTE: Always maintain these steps. lf you disconnect the SCS service connector and/or fail to operate the brake pedal
according to the indicator indication, the DTC will not be erased.
Conditions for DTC erasure
. The vehicle is stopped.
. The SCS service connector is connected before the ignition switch is turned ON (ll)
. The brake pedal is pressed before the ignition switch is turned ON (ll).
. The SCS service connector remains connected during this procedure.
The DTC erasure stops and the ABS control unit executes the software funqtion it at least one of the following conditions
b satisfied:
. The vehicle is not stopped.
. The SCS service connector is disconnected during this service.
. TheABScontrol unit receives the normal signal (which is for the ABS control unit) from a Honda PGM Tester.
. The brake pedal is not operated according to the indicator indication
. The DTC erasure is finished.
ON
ABS INDICATOR
OFF
DEPRESSED
BRAKE PEDAL
within 3 sec.0.3sec.
0.3sec.
within 3s€c. I within 3 s€c.
lonition switchdN (r)
RELEASED
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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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Troubleshooting
ABS lndicator Does Not Come On
The ABS indicator does notcome on when ignition switch isturnod ON lll).
check the METER {7.5 A} fuse inthe underCash fuse/relay box,and reinstaltthe fuse if it is OK.
Check for an open in the lcl ch-cuil:1. Disconnect the gauge assem-bly 5P connector.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Measure the voltage betweenthe gauge assembly 5P con-nector terminal No. 5 andbody ground.
. Repair open in the wire betweenlhe METER {7.5 A) luse and thogauge assembly.. Reolece the under-dash fuse/relay box. (Opon circuit insidethe box.)
ls there battery voltage?
Check the ABS indicator bulb inthe gauge assembly.
Replace the ABS indicator bulb.
Check for a short to power in theWALP circuit:Measure the voltage between thegauge assembly 5P connectorterminal No. 1 and body ground.
Sepair short to power in the witeb€tween the gaug€ assemblyand the ABS control unil.ls there battery voltageT
Reolace the tuse and recheck.
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GAUGE ASSEMBLY 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Does Not Come On (cont'd)
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GAUG€ ASSEMBLY 5P CONNECTOR
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Wire side of female terminals
Check the gruge essembly:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the gauge assembly5P connector,3. Connect the terminal No. 3 tobody ground with a jumper
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Reolace the ABS indicator drivecircuit in the gaug€ ass€mbly.Does the ABS indicator come on?
.Repair open in the wirebetween the gauge assemblyand body ground.. Repair poor ground {G401,c102l-
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- With engine running, the ABSindicsior is ON.- With the SCS service connec-tor conn€cted (s€€ page 19381,no DTC is indicated.
Check the ABS {7.5 A) fuse in theundeFdash fuse/relay box, andreinstall the fuse if it is OK.
ReDlace lhe tuse and recheck.
Check the ABS +B (20 A) fuse inthe underhood ABS fuse/relaybox, and reinstall the fuse if it isoK.
Replace the fuse and rocheck.
Check for sn open in the lG2 cir-cuit:1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).2. Measure the voltage betweenthe ABS control unit 26P con-nector terminal No. 3 andbody ground.
Repair open in tho wire betweenthe ABS {7.5 A} fu3e .nd the ABScontrol unit,
Check for an open in the 81 and82 circuit:Measure the voltage betweenbody ground and terminals No. 14and No. 15 individually.
Ropair open in tho wi.e betweenrhe ABS +B {20 A) fuse and theABS control unit.is there battery voltage?
ABS Indicator Does Not Go Off (No DTGI
A8S CONTROL UNIT 26P CONNECTOR
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Wire side of female terminals
ABS CONTROL U N 26P CONf{ECTOR
{WHT/GRNI
(cont'd)
Wire side of female terminals
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