
3.
5.
6.
1.
Fuel Cut-off Control
. During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors is cut off to improve fuel economy at
speeds over the following rpm:. D16Y5 engine (M/T):850 rpm. D]6Y5 engine (CVT), D'16Y8 engine (USA M/T): 920 rpm
. Dl6Y8 engine (USA A,/I), D16Y7 engine (USA A,/T);910 rpm
. D16Y8 engine (Canada M/T), D16Y7 engine (canada): 990 rpm
' D16Y8 engine (Canada M/T): 1,000 rpm
. 816A2 engine: 970 rpm
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 6,900 rpm (D16Y5, D16Y7 engine; D'16Y8 engine:
7,000 rpm. 816A2 engine: 8.100 rpm), regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from
over-rewing. With '99 Dl6Y7 engine (A,/T) and '99 D16Y8 engine (A./T), the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over
5,000 rpm when the vehicle is not moving.
IVC Compressor Clutch Relay
When the ECM/PCM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from
being energized, and enriches the mixture to assure smooth transition to the A,/C mode
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve*'
When the engine coolant temperature is above 154'F (68'C). the ECM/PCM controls the EVAP purge control solenoid
valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve*a
When the engine coolant temperature above 154"F (68"C), intake air temperature above 32"F (0'C) and vehicle speed
above 0 mile (0 km/h) or [Ay'C compressor clutch on and intake air temperature above 160"F (41'C)], the ECM/PCM
controls the EVAP purge control solenoid valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control Solenoid Valve*?
When EGR is required for control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions. the ECM controls the EGR control solenoid
valve which supplies regulated vacuum to the EGR valve
Alternator Control
The system controls the voltage generated at the alternator in accordance with the electrical load and driving mode,
which reduces the engine load to improve the fuel economy.
ECM/PCM Fail-safe/Back-up Functions
1. Fail safe Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-pro-
grammed value for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-uD Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM/PCM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent
of the system in order to permit minimal driving.
3. Self diagnosis Function lMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)l
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the lvllL and stores the DTC
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL for two sec-
onds to check the MIL bulb condition.
4. Two Trip Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Trip Detection Method is used for the HO2S, fuel metering-related. idle control
system, ECT sensor, EGR system and EVAP control system self-diagnostic functions. When an abnormality occurs,
the ECM/PCM stores it in its memory. When the same abnormality recurs after the ignition switch is turned OFF and
ON 0l) again, the ECM/PCM informs the driver by lighting the MlL. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is
cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality
occurs,
5. Two (or Three) Driving Cycle Detection Method
A "Driving Cycle" consists ot starting the engine. beginning closed loop operation, and stopping the engine. lf misfir-
ing that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, or TWC deterioration is detected dur-
ing three consecutive driving cycles, the ECM/PCM turns the MIL on. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function
is cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality
occurs.
(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
System Description (cont'dl
Lean Burn Control {D16Y5 engine: CvT)
The lean burn control system is based on the characteristic increase in crankshaft angular acceleration which occurs inwhen the air-fuel ratio gets leaner.
The CKF sensor, which is mounted on the crankshaft, monitors sngine speed, lf crankshaft angular acceleration falls belowa certain level (target air-fuel ratio level), the amount of injected fuel is reouceo.
lf crankshaft angular acceleration exceeds this level. the amount of fuel is increased.
This system improves fuel economy and driveability by controlling the amount of injected fuel in the lean burn rangeimmediatelv before combustion starts to deteriorate.
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TOC/CKP/CYP SENSOR
MAP SENSOR
CKF SENSOR
ECM
Comparison oI current airfuel ratio to target ratio

Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor {Primary HO2SI (Sensor 1)
t('96 - 98 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
The Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) detects the oxygen content in the exhaust gas and signals the ECM/PCM. In operation,
the ECM/PCM receives the sjgnals from the sensor and varies the duration during which fuel is injected To stabilize the
sensor,s output, the sensor has an internal heater. The Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) is installed in the exhaust manifold.
HO2S:
VOLTAGE {VI
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0131; A low voltage
Oxygen Sensor (H02S) (Sensor 1) circuit.
R|cH-AIR- - LEANFUELRANO
problem in the Primary Heated
SENSOR
ztRcoNlA
The MIL has be€n teported on.DTC P0131 is siorcd.
Problom verificalion:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro'
cedure.2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,3. Test-drive with the A/T in Eposition (M/T in 4th gear)
4. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) output voltage with
the scan tool during accelera-
tion using wide open throttle.
lntcrmift€nt failura, 3Y3tem is OKat this tims. Check for Poor con-nections or loo3e wi.o3 at C123(Primlry HO2S, 3sn3or 1) and
ECM/PCM,
(To page 1I-140)
{cont'd)
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Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary- Fjq?S) (Sensor 1l
('99 - 0b Models exiept D16Y5 engine with M/T)
TheHeatedoxygensensors(Ho2S)detecttheoxygencontentintheexhaustgasandsigna|stheEcM/PcM'|noperation,
the EcM/pcM receives the signars from the sensor and varies the duration during which fuel is injected. To stabilize the
sensor,soutput,thesensornasaninternaIheater.ThePrimaryHo2S(sensorl)isinsta|ledinexhaustmanifo|d(D16Y8.
81642 engine: exhaust PiPe A)
SENSORTERMINALSVOLTAG€ (VI
HEATERTERMINALS
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0131: A low voltage
Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Sensor 1) circuit
RICH+ AIR- - LEANFUELRATIO
problem in the Primary Heated
HEATER
- The MIL has been t€Ported on.- DTC P013'l is stored.
Problem veritication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-
2. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm wrth no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
3. Check the PrimarY HO2S
lSensor 1) output voltage wath
the scan tool during accelera
tion using wide open throttle
lntermittont f.ilure, 3ystem i3 OK
at thi3 time. Check tor Poor con'
nections or loose wires el C123
{Primary HO2S, Sensor 1) and
ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage stay at 0 5 v
or less?
Check the fuel pressLlre (see Page11,109).
(To page 11 142)(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
l:in1.".fy Heated Oxygen Sensor (primary HO2SI (sensor 1l(D16Y5 engine with M/D (cont'd)
The scan toor indicates Diagnosti" -Tl:y|* code (DTC) pl164: A range/performance probrem in the primaryHeated Oxygen Sensor (primary HO2S) (Sensor 1)circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) p1165: AHeated Oxygen Sensor (primary HO2S) (sensor 1) circuit.
range/performance problem the pnmarv
The MIL has beon reponed on.DTC P1164 is stored.
Problem Verilication:1. Do the ECM Beset Procedure.2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (transmission in neutral)untilthe radiatorfan comes on.3. Connect the SCS service con-nector.4. Test-drive in 4th gear. Startingat 1,600 rpm, accelerate usingwide open throttle for at least 5seconds. Then decelerate tor atleast 5 seconds with the throttle completely closed.
Intgrmittent failure, syrtem b OKat this time. Check tor Door con-noctions or loose wires at C1a5(Primary HO2S. Senso.
andECM.
ls DTC Pl164 indicatedT
- The MIL has been reoorted on.- DTC P1165 is stored.
Intermittent l.iluro, system b OKat lhis time. Ch€ck tor poor con-noctions or loose wir6 at Ci45(Prioary HO2S, Sen3or 1l .ndECM.
ls DTC P1165 indicated?
Replace the P.imary HO2S (S6n-sor 11.
Problem Vo.ification:1. Do the ECM Reset Procedlre.2. Start the engine. Hotd theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (transmission in neutral)until the radiator fan comes
3. Connect the SCS service con,nector.4. Test-drive u nder followingconditions.- 55 mph steady speedTransmission in 5th gearUntil readiness code comes
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Random Misfire
lFoioo l*u o, [FTioo l*' *' and
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0300*5 or P1300*3 *1 and some of P0301 - P0304:Random misfire.Description
Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensorwhich is attached to the crankshaft.
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected. the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3'*' and some of DTCs P0301 through P0304 will be stored. Then, after misfire has ceased, the MIL willcome on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTCP0300*5 or P1300*3 *a and some of DTCS P0301 through P0304 will be stored.NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC. troubleshoot those DTCS first, thenrecheck for the misfire DTC.
P0106*4. P0107. P0108, P1128*3 *5, Pl129*3 *5; MAP sensorP0131. P0132: HO2S
P0171, P0112i Fuel metering
P0401, P 1491, P1498: EGR svstem*1P0505: ldle Control SystemP1253: VTEC System*,P1361, P1362: TDC sensorP1381, Pl382: CYP sensorP1508: IAC valve
Possible Cause. Fuel pump insufficient fuel pressure, amount of flow. Fuel line clogging, blockage, leakage. Fuel filter clogging. Fuel pressure regulator stuck open. EGR system malfunction*1. Distributormalfunction. lgnition coil wire open. leakage *l: D16Y5 engine. lgnition control module malfunction *2: D16Y5, D16Y8, Bt6A2 engine. MAP sensor range/performance, poor response*r *3: '97 models. Valves carbon deposit *4;'96 models. Compression low *5: '98 - 00 models. IAC valve malfunctionr.. VTEC system malfunction*,. Fuel does not meet Owner's Manual spec., lackoffuel. HO2S. HO2S circuit
Troubleshooting
By test-driving, determine the conditions during which misfire occurs, Depending on these conditions, test in the orderdescribed in the table below.
Possible
- --^ ---
rage
causeEGR*1
system
Crankshaft
position (CKP)
sensor
Fuel
pressure
Distributor and
lgnition wirestcMClearance
tAc
ValveMAP
sensor
section 611-230,
231section 23section 23section 611-19411
Only low rpm and
loado@@oo
Only accelerating@o@@
Only high rpm and
toaooo@
Not specificoo@
NOTE: lf misfire doesn't recur, some possible causes are fuel that doesn't meet owne/s manualspec, lack of fuel, carbon deposits on spark plug, etc.
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I
P0304

I
Misfire Detected in One Cylinder
P0301 | The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0301: Cylinder 1 misfire detected.
[F03O2l 16"""untool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P0302: Cylinder2 misfire detected.
[FO3Ofl 16" ".un toot indicates Diagnostic Troubte Code (DTC) P0303; Cylinder 3 misfire detected.
I P0304 I ths..rr tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO3O4: Cylinder 4 misfire detected.
D€scription
lMisfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensor
which is attached to the crankshaft,
lf misfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTC
PO3O1, P0302, PO3O3 or P0304 will be stored. Then, after the misfire has ceased, the MIL will come on.
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cyclss, the MIL will come on, and DTC
P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 will be stored.
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTC, troubleshoot those DTCS first, then
recheck for the misfire DTC.
PO106*1, P0107, P0108. P1128*3'*5, P1129*3'*5: MAP sensor
P0131, P0132: HO2S
P0171, P0172iFuel suppiy system
P0335, P0336: CKF sensor
P0401. P1491, P1498: EGR system
P0441: EVAP system Insufficient purge flow*6
Pl359. P1361. Pl362: TDC sensor
P1381. Pl382: CYP sensor*o: '96 models*6: '96 D16Y5 engine,'96 D16Y/ engine,'96 D16Y8 engine {sedan),'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 D16\4, engine (coupe: KA,
KC models, sedan KA. KC, KL (DX) models, hatchback:all models),'97 D16Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC models)
Possible Cause
. Fuel injector clogging, fuel leakage, air leakage
. Fuel injector circuit open or shorted
. Spark plug carbon deposits, fouling, malfunction
. lgnition wires open. leaking
. Distributor malfunction
. ComDression low
. Valve clearance out of spec
. VTEC system malfunction (D16Y5, D16Y8. 81642 engine)
. HO2S
. HO2S circuit
(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
Barometric Pressure (BAROI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) Pi106: A range/performance problem in the BaromerrrcPressure (BARO) Sensor circuit.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P1107: A low voltage probtem in the Baro sensor circurr.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Troubre code {DTC) p1108: A high vortage probrem in the Baro sensorcircuit.
fF1lot
tPlloal
The MIL ha3 been r€Dortsd on.DTC Pl106 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM reset pro-cedure,2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on, thenlet it idle.3. Connect the SCS service connector.4. Test drive with the A/T in Eposition, M/T in 4th gear.5. Accelerate for five secondsusing wide open throttle.
Intormittont tailure, system is OKat this time.ls DTC P1106 indicated?
Substitut€ e known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. ll symptom/indication goes .way, .oplsce theo.iginal ECM/PCM.
The MIL has been .oported on.DTC P'l107 o. Pl108 is stored.
P.oblem veritication:1. Do the ECM/PClvl Reset pro
cedure,2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Intormittent frilure, syitem i3 OKat this time.ls DTC P1 107 or Pl108 indicated?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rechock. It symptom/indication goes away, .6placethe original ECM/PCM.
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