2000 HONDA CIVIC Ignition

Troubleshooting Procedures
l. How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the E indicator light has been reported on, use the appropriate procedure below to diagnose and repatr theproDlem.
A. When the @ indicator light has come on:
l connect the Honda PGM Tester or an oBD ll Scan Tool to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLc) located near the leftkick panel.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the DTC and note it. Also check and notethe freeze frame data.
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart andbegin troubleshooting.
INOICATORLIGHT
NOTE: SeetheOBDll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.
Some PGM-FI problems will also make the E indicator light come on. After repairing the pGM-Fl system, disconnect theBACK UP fuse (7.5 Al in the under-hood fuse/relay box for more than l0 seconds to reset the TCM or PCM memory, rnenrecheck.
NOTE: Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio preset stations and the clock setting. Make note of theradio presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them,
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OATA LINK CONNECTOB I16P}
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B. DTCS will be indicated by the blinking of the E indicator light with the SCS service connector connected to the
Service Check Connector as shown. (The Service Check Connector (2P) is located under the dash on the passen
ger's side of the vehicle.) Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
CONNECTOR07PAZ - 00101(x)
codes 1 through 9 are indicated by individual shon btinks. codes 10 and above are indicated by a series of long and short
b|inks.one|ongblinkequa|sloshortb|inks.Addthe|ongandshortb|inkstogethertodeterminethecode.Afterdeter
miningthecode,refertothee|ectrica|systemsymptom-to-componentchartonpagesl4-238and14.239forthe,96_98
models, and on pages 14-240 and 14'241 for the '99 - 00 models
Soc DTCI
Sor DTC2
Long blinkShort blinks |tive tim€sl
some pGM-Ft problems wi

atso make the E indicator light come on. After repairing the PGM-FI system, disconnect the
BACKUPfuse(7.5A)intheUnder.hoodfuse/re|ayboxformorethanl0secondstoresettheTcMorPcMmemory,then
recheck.
Scc DTCI5
(cont'd)
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CONNECTOR {2PI
Shorl blink (oncc)

Troubleshooting Procedures
(cont'd)
C. lf the inspection for a particular code requires voltage or resistance checks at the TCM or PCM connectors, removethe driver's side kick panel, and unbolt the TCM, and at the PCM connectors, remove the passenger's side kickpanel, and unbolt the PCM. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and connect the backprobe sets and a digital multimeteras described below. Check the system according to the procedure described for the appropriate code(s) listed onthe following pages.
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How to use lhe Backprob€ SE{
Connect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multimeter, Using the wireinsulation as a guide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slide the tip into the connector from thewire side until comes in contact with the terminal end of the wire.
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ADAPTER

ll. TCM Reset Plocedure
1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Remove the BACK Up fuse (7.5 A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box for 10 seconds to reset the TCM or PCM.
NOTE:
. Disconnecting the BACK UPfuse also cancelsthe radio preset stations and the clock setting Make nole ofthe radio
presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them
BACK UPt7.s Al FusE
. The TCM or PCM can also be cleared by using the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester'
DATA LINK CONNECTOR {16PI
lll. Final Procedut€
NOTE: This procedure must be done after any troubleshooting
'1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Reset the TcM or PCM.
3. Disconnect the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester from the Data Link Connector (16P), or remove the special tool
from the Service Check Connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and set the radio presets and clock setting.
OBD ll SCAN TOOL o.PGM TESTER
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lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
SymptomInspectionRef. page
E indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition switch
is first turn on (ll).14-262
E indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is on (ll).14-264
NOTE:
. lf a customer described the symptom for code P1706 (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test driving,
then recheck the DTC.
. Sometime the E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously. lf so, repair the
pGM-Fl system according to the DTc, then reset the memory by removing the BACK uP fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box for more than 10 seconds. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at a speed over 30 mph (50 km/h)' then
recheck the DTC.
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lf the self-diagnostic E indicator light does not blink. perform an inspection according to the table below.
SYmPtom
IDI indicator light does not come on for two seconds after ignition switch
is first turned ON (ll).
lE1 indicator light is on constantly (not blinking) whenever the ignition
switch is ON { ll).
InspectionRef. page
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NOTE:
. lf a customer described the symptom for code Pl706 (6), it will be necessary to recreate the symptom by test driving,
then recheck the DTC.
. iometimes, tfre E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously lf so, repair
the PGM-Fl system accordrng to the DTC, then reset the memory by removing the BACK UP RADIO fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box for more than 10 seconds. Drive the car for several minutes at a speed over 30 mph {50 km/h)' then
recheck the DTC.
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('96 - 98 Modelsl
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Throttle position (Tpl Sensor
Possible Cause
. Disconnected throftle position(TPl 3ensor connoctol. Short or open in TP sensor wire. Fauhy TP sensol
TCM CONNECTORS
Wire s;de of female terminals
. OBO ll Scan Tool indic.tes CodeP1790.. Self-diagnosis E indicator lightblinks three times.
Check lor Anothar Code or MILBlinking:1. Turn the ignition switch ON 1 ).2. Check whether the OBD ll scantool indicates another code orthe Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MlL) blinks (see secrion 11).
Does the OBD ll scan tool indicateanothercode oristhe MIL blink-ing?
Repair the PGM-FI systom (3eesection 111.
Measure VREF Voltage:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (26P) and B{22P} connectors lrom theTCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON{fl).4. Measure the voltage bet\iveenthe 820 and A13 or 426 termi-nals,
Repair open or short in thc wireb,stween the Bao tcrminal rnd theECM.
ls lhere approx. 5 V?
Measure TPS Voltago:Measure the voltage between theB4 and A13 or 426 terminals.
Repail open in the wire tr€tweonthe Erl t6.minal ind the TP sen3o..ls there 0.4 - 0.6 V?
Check for loose TCM connectors.lf necessary, substitute a known-good TCM and r6check.
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot.
BLK
WHT/RED
A {26P1

Troubleshooting Flowchart - Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot'
Po$rible Ctuse
. Disconnected vehicle speed
sensor (VSS) connectol. Short or open in VSS wire' Faulty VSS
@. Make sure lifts, iacks, and sal€tY stands are placed properly lsoe section 1)'
. Set the parking brake securelv, and block the rear wheels'
. iacr upile rront or the vehicle, and support it with safety st'nds'
TCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
. OBD ll Scan Tool indicates Code
P1791.. Setf-diagno3is E indicato. light
blinks tour times.
Refer to seclion 23 for vehicle
soeed sensor IVSSI test
Check the VSS Voltage:
1. Raise the vehicle2. Shift the transmission to lEposrtlon.3. Disconnect the A (26P) and B(22P) connectors from the
TCM.4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
5. Rotate the front wheel and
check for the voltage between
the 85 and 413 or A26 termi-
nals. Block the other wheel so
at does not turn
Check for oP€n in the wire
between the 85 terminal and the
vehicle speed sensor {VSS}. lf
wire is OK, check the vSS (see
soction 23).
Does0Vandapprox 5 V or more
appear alternatelY?
Check for loos€ TCM connedors
lI nec€ssary, substitute a known'
good TCM and recheck.
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