2000 HONDA CIVIC check engine

)Erasing the DTC Memory
To erase the DTC(s) from the SRS unit, use a Honda
PGM Tester (see the Honda PGM Tester SRS vehicle
System Supplement) or the following procedure
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF
2. Connect the SCS service connector to the MES con-
nector (2P). Do not use a jumper wlre.
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MEMORY ERASE
SIGNAL (MESI CONNECTOR I2PI
IGRY, GRYI or [GRN, GRNI
SCS SERVICE CONNECTORo?PAZ - 0010100
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7.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
The SRS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and goes off. Remove the SCS service connec-
tor from the MES connector (2P) within four seconds
after the SRS indicator light went off.
The SRS indicator light comes on again. Reconnect
the SCS service connector to the lvlES connector
(2P) within the four seconds after the SRS indicator
light comes on.
The SRS indicator light goes off. Remove the SCS
service connector from the MES connector (2P)
within four seconds.
The SRS indicator light indicates that the memory is
erased by blinking two times.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten sec-
onos.
8.
SRS indictlorlighi
MESconncclottcaminals
CONNECTED
O,
DISCONI{ECTED
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Troubleshooting Intermittent
Failures
lf there was a malfunction, but it doesn't recur, it will be
stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the
SRS indicator light comes on.
Afte. checking the DTC, troubleshoot as lollows:
1. Read rhe DTC {see "Reading the DTC"}.
Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC
Memory").
With the shifi lever in neutral, turn the ignition switch
ON (ll), and lei the engine idle.
The SRS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and goes off.
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ON
tl-- -l
Shake the wire harness and the connector, take a test
drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering),
and turn the steering wheel fully left and right, and
hold it there for five lo ten seconds to find the cause
of the intermittent failure.
lf the problem recurs, the SRS indicator light will
stay on.
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Problem recurs, light stays on
3.
4.
6.lf vou can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the sys-
tem is OK at this time.

Connector Views
To see the configuration of a connector's cavities, look up its view number in the Connector
View section in the back of the book. Each view includes the color of the connector, where it
is located, and what it connects to.
Use the Connector Views to help locate the proper cavity when you need to probe a
connector. lt can be especially helpful if the connector has more than one wire of the same
cotor.
Connector views can also be used to help diagnose multiple symptoms in separate circuits
which could be caused by a single problem in a connector shared by those circuits. Here's
how:
1. Pick one of the multiple symptoms and look up the schematic for that circuit.
2. Make a list of all the in-line and fuse box connectors in that schematic (include page
numbers).
3. Then, in the Connector View section, look up each connector on your list to see il circuits
related to the other symptoms run through one of them. lf they do, inspect that connector
for the oroblem.
Example: The blower, rear window defogger, and the windshield wiper don't work. List all
in-line and fuse box connectors in the blower controls circuit and then check the Connector
View section (sample below). You find that C324 is common to the rear window defogger
circuit and wiper/washer circuit, so you inspect C324 and find the problem, bent terminals.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
WHT (Blower controls)
YEUBLU (Rear window
defogger)
BLK,ryVHT (Starting)
BLU/YEL(Wiper/washe0
8LU (Wiper/washed
BLfiEL (lgnition)
WHT/BLU (ABS)
Connector Views (cont'd)
21. C324
Brown
Behind left kick panel- Connects left engine compartry'ent wire harness to
main wire harness
ll,ll,
567

In the "OHMS" range, the DVOM will measure
resistance between two points along a circuit.
Low resistance means good continuity.
Diodes and solid-state devices in a circuit can
make a DVOM give a false reading. To check
a reading, reverse the leads, and take a
second reading. lf the readings differ, the
component is affecting lhe measurement.
Jumper Wire
Use a jumper wire to bypass an open circuit.
A iumper wire is made up ot an in-line fuse
holder connected to a set of test leads. lt
should have a five amoere fuse. Never
connect a jumper wire across a short circuit.
The direct battery short will blow the fuse.
Short Finder (Short Circuit Locater)
Short finders are available to locale shorts to
ground. The short tinder creates a pulsing
magnetic field in the shorted circuit whlch you
can follow to the location of the short. lts use
is explained on page 15.
SHORT FINDER
To ordei any test equipment shown above,
contact your local tool supplier. For a list of
suppliers and tool numbers, refer to Honda
Required Special Tools and Equipment
Service Bulletin.
How To Use This Manual
Test Equipment (cont'd)
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Troubleshooting Precautions
Before Troubleshooting
1. Check the main fuse and the fuse box.
2. Check the battery for damage, state of
charge, and clean and tight connections.
CAUTION:
. Do not quick-charge a battery unlers
the battery ground cable has been
disconnected, or you will damage the
alternator diodes.
. Do not attempt to crank the engine wlth
the ground cable disconnected or you
will severely damage the wiring.
While You're Working
1. Make sure connectors are clean, and have
no loose terminals or receptacles.
2. Make sure lhat connectors without wire
seals are packed with dielectric (silicone)
grease. Part Number: 08798-9001 .
Pack wllh dlelectrlc (sillcons) greass
When connecting a connector, push it until it"clicks" into place.
Do not pull on the wires when
disconnecting a connector. Pull
only on the connector houslngs.
Most circuits Include solid-state
devlces. Test the voltages In these
circuits only with a lo-megaohm or
higher impedance digital multlm6ter.
Never use a test light or analog meter
on chcuits that contain solld-state
devices. Damage to the devices
may result.
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lgnition System
- All '96-'98 Models except Dl685; '99-'00 Dl6Y5 with M/T
NOTE: For Service Check Connector details, see page 23-3.
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CKP CYPsensor sensorinput input(CKPP) (CYPP)
X,*.,
rDcsensorInpur(IDCP)
POWERTRAINor ENGINECONTROLMODULE(PCM or ECM)
POWERTRAINor ENGINECONTROLMODULE(PCM or ECM)
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BLKI/EL
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BLK/YEL
I See Power
H Distribution,
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UNOER-OASHFUSE/RELAYBOX
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F.itl, Lq::---
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10
BLK,YEL
10
c101
vlEW28
c'120
vlEW29
BLK
c14
c120
vlEW29
rIDcM) IGKPM) (CYPM)Sensor Sensor Sensolground ground ground
L-- - - -- -----J PHora 36
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Secondary
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96- 97 models I 98- 00 modets
20
Spark Plugs

lgnition System
- All Dl685 engines; All '99-'00 Models except Dl6Y5 with M/T
NOTE: For Service Check Connector details, see page 24-4 (except D1685) or 25-4 (D1685).
STEERINGLOCKPOWERTRAIN
lm- sii.- s*- iffffiEgr
I '8f", '3#n '3#n | (Pcn' or EcM)
L------ -----J Wro 86
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a FUSE/
! RELAY- BOX
1 Y C419 UNDER-^,ol',lill,l?"u' rlir?IA) RELAYBOX
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BLKI/EL
10(D16Y7/D16Y8 s)
c101
PHO|O 142 lA1685)vlEw 2a
c120
vtEw 29OFN/ALULT BLU orALU/GRN
BLU,^VEL
c120
vtEw 29
ELKWHT/BLU
7
FED
c21c9
ALK
c30
;;--;;---o;;;lSensor Sonsor Sensor I
POWERTRAINor ENGINECONTROLMODULE(PCM or ECM)
ground ground gtound
L ------ -----J PHoro 36
Sec!l|dary
Sparh Plugs
20-2

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! c,orna, (LG1)
Referencevoltage(vcc1)
ServicecnecKconn€ctorInput(scs)
POWERTRAINolENGINECONTROLMODULE(PCM or ECM)PHOfO 86
MapsensorinputSensorground(sGl)
A10
Ground Ground Ground1LG2) (PG1) (PG2)
See GroundDistribution,page 14-2.
MANIFOLDABSOLUTEPRESSURE(MAP}SENSOR
PHO|A 49 p16v7l
See ABS,SRS
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SERVICECHECKCONNECTOR
vtEw39See GroundDistribution,page 14-5.
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(cont'd)
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Brake System Indicator Light (cont'd)
- How the Circuit Works
The brake system indicator light comes on to alert
the driver that the parking brake is applied, or that
the brake fluid level is low. lt also comes on as a
bulb test when the engine is cranked.
Parking Brake
With the ignition switch in ON (ll) or START (lll),
voltage is applied through fuse 25 to the brake
system light. When you apply the parking brake, the
switch closes and provides a ground for the light.
The light then comes on to remind you that the
parking brake is applied.
Brake Fluid Level
With the ignition switch in ON (ll) or START (lll),
voltage is applied through fuse 25 to the brake
system light. lf the brake fluid level is low, the brake
fluid level switch closes, providing ground to the
circuit. The brake system light then comes on,
alerting the d verto a low brake fluid level in the
brake master cylinder. (Check brake pad wear
before you add fluid).
Bulb Check
With the ignition switch in START (lll) and clutch
pedal depressed or A'lT gear selector in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N), voltage is applied through fuse 31
to the brake bulb check circuit. The brake bulb
check circuit closes, allowing current to flow through
the brake system light and bulb check circuit to
ground. The brake system light then comes on to
test the bulb.
Refer to the Service Manual (Section 23, Electrical)
for specific tests or troubleshooting procedures.
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-50. c421
- Green- On rear of under-dash fuse/relay box- On main wire harness
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l RED/YEL(Headlight switch)
2 BLIVBLU (ABS)
3 RED/GRN(Headlight switch)
4 GFIN/BLK(Front wiper/washer)
5 FED/BLU(Headlight swrtch)
6 WHT/BLU(Charging systern)
7
9 REDAVHT(Headlight switch)
10 GRN/YEL (Turn signaland hazard lights)
11
12 USA: BLKAVHT(Charging system)
13 BLKryVHT (Fuse 15)
14 GRN/RED (Brake
indicator system light)
16 GRN/RED (Turn signaland hazard lights)
17 BED/BLK(Headlight switch)
18 RED/BLK(Headlight switch)
52. C130
- Brown- Below right side ot dash panel- Engine wire harness junction connector
T---------"1
1 8RN/BLK (G101)
2 BRN/BLK (G101)
3 BRN/BLK (G101)
4 BRN/BLK (G101)
5 BRN/BLK (G101)
6 BRN/BLK (G101)
7 BRN/BLK (G101)
I BRN/BLK (G101)
9 BRN/BLK (G101)
10 BBN/BLK (G101)
L---------J
Terminals grouped together areconnected by the sarre bus bar.
*1= 96- 98 models: All except D16Y5'99-'00 models: D1685*2= 96-98 models: D16Y5/D1685'99- 00r All except D1685
11 BLUMHT (VSS)
12 BLU,ryVHT (VSS)
13 BLU,^/VHT (VSS)L_-_____--Jr---------'1
14 YEL/BLK (PGl\4-Fl)
15 YEL/BLK (PGr\4'Fr)
16 YEUBLK (PGI\4,FI)
17 YEUBLK (PGr\4,Fr)L______---JT----------118 *1: GRN (Fans)*2: YEUBLU (PGM-Fl)
19 *1: GRN (Fans).2: YEUBLU (PGM-Fl)
20 *1: GRN (Fans).2: YEUBLU (PGM-Fl)_______--J
51. SRS Unit
- Yellow- Below center oJ dash- On SRS marn wire harness
1 GFY (1) or GRN(Drivefs nflator)
2
3 GRY (17) or GRN(lgn tion input)
6 GRY (21) or GRN(SRS indicalor control)
7 GRY (18) or GRN(lgnition nput)
8 GBY (14) or GRN (MES)
9 GBY (13) of GRN(Service checkconnector input)
10 GRY (4) or GRN(Frt. pass. inflato4
11
13 GBY (2) or GRN(Drivefs nflator)
14 GBY (5) or GRN(Frt. pass. inflator)
15 GRY (3) or GRN(DLC input/output)
16 GRY (19) or GRN(G801)
17 GRY (20) or GRN(G801)
1B GRY (6) or GRN (MES)
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53. C420
- Green- On rear of under-dash fuse/relay box- On main wire harness
1 Canadar RED/BLU(Headlights)
2
3 8LK (G401)
5 WHT/GRN(Rear window defogger)
6 WHT/BLU(Power windows)
7
8 YEL/GRN (PGM-FD
I BLK//EL (Fuse 17)
1O BLUAVHT (PGM,FI)
1 1 BLUMHT (PGI,4-FI)
14
16 Canada: BLKAVHT(Headlights)
18 A/Tr WHT/GRN(lnterlock system)
19
20 WHT/RED(Ceiling light)
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