2000 HONDA CIVIC Electric

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
CAUTION:
. Punqturing ihe insulation on a wirs can cause poor or intermiftent electricar connections.I Bring the test€r probe into contacl with the terminatlrom the terminal side of wire harnesg conncctors in the gngin€compartment. For temale connectors, iust touch lightly with the tester probe and do not inse.t the probe.
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RUBBER SEAL
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:- Compression- Starting system- lntake air leakage - Overheating- Engine locked up - Battery- Timing belt
TESTER PROBE
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that Do NoT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlL) tocome on. lfthe MIL was reported on, go to page 11_81.Troubleshoot each probabre cause in the order risted (from reft to right) untir the symptom is eriminated.The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found berow.
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*: '99 - 00 models
TERMINAL
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
4,2,3, 5,20, 14, 1
2, 4, 11, 16, 13, 't9
?, s^6. 16
1,8,10.9
Engine will not sta rt
Hard starting
Cold fast idle too low
Cold fast idle too high
ldle speed fluctuates7,8, 10.9
Troubleshoot for misfire on pages l1-166, 167Misfire or rough running
LOW power
E"g|* "t"lb
2,9, 10, 12, 11, 16, 't8,20
2,4,11,7,20,8,5,15
't9, 21
1r, ,1
Difficult to refuel*
Fuel overflows during refueling*
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Troubleshooting
Engine/P_o_wgrtrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement('96 - 98 Models '99 - 00 Dt6y5 engine with M/T) tc'oniOi
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31PI
1
CKFP
2
CXPPTDCPa
ACS
5
sTs
7
scsII
rMA
10
v8u121314t51517
ALTF
TE
vss23lP+
21252930
TMA
Wire side of female terminalsECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
NOTE: Standard baftery voltage is 12 V
'1: USA modelr2rA,.T (D16Y7, O16Y8 ensane)*3: CVT (O16Y5 engine)*4: Ay'T and O16Y7 engine'5: Excepl A./T snd Dl6Y7 engine16: Ay'T (D16Y8 ensine){7: CVT (Dl6Y5 eosine) and O16Y8 enoine"8: 96 Dl6Y8 engine (coupe),'97 D16y8 engine (coupe: atl:ed-9I t!!rnodelr,'98 D16y5 ensine,,98 D16y8 e;sine.D16Y5 lM/T) ensine
1-90
19: D16Y5 engine'10: M/T (Dl6Y5 engine)*11r Except M/T 116Y5 engine)*12: D16Y5, D16Y8 engine*13: Dl6Y8 enqine*14: O16Y7 enginei15: '-97 O16Y7 engjne (coupe: KL modet, sedan: KL (LX) modet),'98D16Y7 enqine'99 - 00
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To.min!lnumberWiracoloaTorminalnameDo6criptlonSignal
1BLU/REDCKFP (CKF SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CKF sensor.With engine running: pulses2BLUCKPP (CKP SENSOF PSIDE)Detects CKP sensor.With engine running: pulses3GRNTDCP {TDC SENSOR PSIDE}Detects TDC sensor,With engine running: putses4YELCYPP (CYP SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CYP sensor.With engine running: pulses
5BLU/FEDACS {Tr'C SWITCH SIGNAL)Detects ,ay'C sw;tch signat.With Iy'C switch ONr 0 VWith Ay'C switch OFF: batrery vottage
6BLU/ORNSTS (STARTER SWITCHSIGNAL)Detects staner swilch signal,With staner switch ON ltlt): batery vohageWith staner switch OFF: 0 V
8RNSCS (SERVICE CHECKSIGNAL)Detects service check connector signal{the signalcausing a OTC indicationlWith the connector connected: O Vwith the connector disconnected: about 5 vor battery voltageLT 8LUK,LINE (DLC)Sends and receives scan iool signal,Wirh ignition switch ON { ): about 5 V
9+3GRYDat6 communication with TCM: ECMcontrol ctat6 outputWith ignition switch ON (tt):putses
10WHT/BLUVBU (VOLTAGE BACK UP)Power source forthe ECM/PCMcontrol circuit. Power sourc€ lortheDTC memory
Battery voltage at all times
11WHT/REDCKFM {CKF SENSOR MSIDE)Ground tor CKF sensor signal.
12CKPM (CKP SENSOR MSIDE)Ground for CKP sensor s;gnat.
REDTDCI\4 (TDC SENSOR MSIDE)Ground for TDC sensor signal.
14BLKCYPM (CKP SENSOB MSIDE}Groond for CYP sensor signal.
15."BLU/BLKVTM (VTEC PRESSUREswtTcH)Oetscts VTEC pressure switch signal.Wrth engine at low enginespeed:0 VWth engineathigh engine speed: tatteryvoltase
16GRN
PSPSW (P/S OIL PRESSUREswtTcH)Detects PSP switch signal.At idle with steering wheel in straight aheadposition:0 VAt idle with stsering wheet at fult tock batteryvoltage'17WHT/REDALTF (ALTERNATOR FRSIGNAL)Detects ahernator FR signal.With fullyw6rmed up engine running:0 V- bat-teryvohage (depending on electricat toad)18BLUI/VHTVSS {VEHICLE SPEED SEN-SOR}Oetects VSS signal.Whh ignitjon switch ON {tt) and front wheetsrotating: cycles 0 V- 5 V23+14BLKlP+ {HO2S PUtr4P CELL +}Controls HO2S pump ce .With ignition switch ON (ll): abour 0.5 - 5.3 V
24.10REDrP-, vs- {Ho2s coMt oN)Reference voltage supply.With fullywarmed up engine et idle:about2.6-2.8 V25*roVS+ (VS CELL VOLTAGE)Detects VS cell voltage.With ignition switch ON t): abour 7 V
29LT GRN*'ATPNP (Ar'T GEAR POSI,TroN swrTcH)Deteds Ay'T g6srposhion switch signat.In E orE position: O Vln any other position: battery vottage
RED{roCLSW (CLUTCH SWITCH}Detects clutch switch signal,Wilh clutch pedal released: about 5 VWith clutch pedal deDressed: O V30PNK4TMBData communication with TCM:ECM controldata inputWith ignit;on switch ON (lt):putses

Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTGI Chart (cont'dl
*7: D16YS engine (M/T)*8: D16Y5, D'16Y8 engine*9: USA model*14r'97 model*15r '96 model
DTC(MlL indicationlDetection lt6mProbablc CausePage
P1162+1 (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) CircuitMalfunction
Open or short in Primarv HO2S (Sensor 1Primary H02S (Sensor 1)1 1- 146
P]163' (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) CircuitSlow Response
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
11-145
Pl164*r (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor l) Cjrcuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
1 1- 150
P1165*? (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) Circuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
11-150
P1166' (41i
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) Heater System ElectricalProblem
Open or short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)heater circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1)ECM/PCM
1 1-'161
P1167*' (41)Primary Heated Oxygen SensorlSensor 1) Heater SystemMalfunction
Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) VS+ circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1) HeaterPrimarv HO2S {Sensor 1)1 1- 163
P1168*' (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) LABEL Low Input
. Short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) LABELcircuit11-151
Pl169*? (48)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1)IABEL High Input. Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)IABELcircuit. Short in ground circuit11.152
P1259*3(221
WEC System MalfunctionWEC Solenoid ValveOpen or short in WEC SolenoidValve circu itVTEC Pressure SwitchOpen or short in VTEC Pressure SwitchcircuitECM,FCM
Section 6
P1297*s (20)Electrical LoadDetector CircuitLow Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM11-179
Pr298+' l20l
Electrical LoadDetector CircuitHigh Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM1 1-181
anosome ofP0301P0302P0303P0304
l71ll72ll73ll7 4l
Bandom Misfirelgnition systemFuel supply systemMAP sensorEGR systemIAC valveContaminated fuelLack ol fuel
11-166
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How to Read Flowcharts
A flowchart is designed to be used from start to final repair. lt's like a map showing you the shortest distance. But beware:
lf you go off the "map" anywhere but a "stop" symbol, you can easily get lost.
tSrARTl(bold type)
FanoNl
@
tsroP I
{bold type)
Describes the conditions or situation to start a troubleshooting flowchart.
Asks you to do something; perform a test, set up a condition etc.
Asks you about the result of an action, then sends you in the appropriate troubleshooting direction.
The end of a series of actions and decisions. describes a final repair action and sometimes directs you to
an earlier part of the flowchart to confirm your repair,
NOTE:
. The term "lntermittent Failure" is used in these charts, lt simply means a system may have had a failure. but it checks
out OK at this time. lf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connections
or loose wires at all connectors related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting (see illustration below)'
. Most of the troubleshooting flowcharts have you reset the Engine Control Moduls (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module
(pCM) and try to duplicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). lf the problem is intermittent and you can't duplicate the
code, do not continue though the flowchart. To do so will only result in confusion and, possibly, a needlessly replaced
ECM/PCM.
. ,,Open" and "Short" are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wire or at a connection. A short is an acci-
dental connection of a wire to ground or to another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means something won't
work at all. In complex electronics (like ECM's/PCM'sl. this can sometim€s mean something works, but not the way it's
suDDosed to.
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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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.1.

|'Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
(;gg - OO Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostrc Trouble Code (DTC) PO1O7: A low input (high vacuuml problem in the
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor'
The MAp sensor converts manifold absolute pressure into electrical signals and inputs the ECM/PCM'
OUTPUTVOLTAGE
lvl3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0(in.Hgl GAUGEREAOING(mmHgllq, 2oo 3q, (x, 5q) 6q) 700
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR IC114)
vccltYEL/RED)
Wire sido of fomalg tormin6ls
.-l
- The MIL h'3 been reported on- OTC P0107 b stor€d.
Problem verilication:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll)
2. check the N4AP with the scan
tool.
lntermittent failuro, 3Ystom is OK
at this time. Ch€ck for Poor con'
nection3 or loose wiros at C111
IMAP sonsorl and ECM/PCM.
ls approx. 101 kPa (760 mmHg,
30 in.Hg)indicated?
Ch.ck for an opcn in wit. {vCC1
linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the MAP sensor
connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage between the
MAP sensor connector No. 1
terminal and No 2 terminal
Repair opsn in the wirg botween
ECM/PCM (C19) rnd MAP seGor.ls there approx. 5 V?
(To page 11-120)
{cont'd)
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Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2SI Heater
('96 - 98 Mbdels,'99 - 00 Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
*: p0141 (To page 11-158)**: D'16Y8 engane
The scan tool indicates Diagnostrc Trouble code (DTC) P0135: An electrical probl€m in the Primary Heated
Oxygen Sensor (Primary HOiS) (Sensor 1) Heater system (Except D16Y5 engine with M/T)'
The;can tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P0141: A problem in the secondary Heated oxygen sensor
(secondarv HO2S) (Sensor 2) Heater circuit.
PRIMARY HO2S (Son.or 1l aP CONNECTOR
SECoNDARY HO2S tsensor 2l ilP CONNECTORT
Terminal side of male terminals
PRIMARY HOzS (SENSOR 1) 4P CONNECTOR ICl23I
SECONDARY HO2S ISENSOR 2) 4P CONNECTOR {C125I*
PO2SHIC, SO2SHTCIBLK/WHT)
Wire side of female terminals
SECONDARY HO2S ISENSOR 2),tP CONNECTOR 1C782)'*
so2sHTC{BLK/WHT)
Wire side oI female terminals
I(cont'd)
11-157
- The MIL h.s boen Jeponed on.- DTC P0135, and/or Polal .re
stoled.
Problem verificationl
1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-
ceduae,2. Start the enginelniermittent tailura, sYttam i! OK
at thi3 time, Chsck for Poor con'
neciion3 or loose wilG3 at
C131** (locat.d undo. right sido
ot dashl, C{32** (loc.ted under
middle ol dashl, C123 (PrimarY
HO2S. Sansor 1) C125 lc782l*r
{Socondery H02S, Sonsor 2l'
and EcM/PcM.Check for an open or 3hort in tho
HO25:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the HO2S (Primary
or Secondary*) (Sensor 1 or
Sensor 2) 4P connector'3. At the Ho2s side, measure
resistance between the HO2S
4P connector terminals No. 3
and No.4.
ls there 10 - 40 0?
Check for continuity between
body ground and the HO2S 4P
connector terminals No. 3 and
No.4 individually
Chock for an oPen ot short in tho
wire |PO2SHTC, SO2SHTC* linol:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Measure voltage between the
HO2S 4P connector terminalsNo.3 and No.4.
(To page 11'158)

IHeated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater
i'ss - oo Mb-dels except D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan toot indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0135: An electrical problem in the Primary Heated
Oxygen Sensor (Primary ttOiS) (Sensor 1) Heater system {Except D15Y5 engine with M/T)'
The
-scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0141; A problem in the Secondary Heated Oigen Sensor
(Secondarv HO2S) {Sensor 2) Heater circuit
Fo13sl
Fol11l
lntermiftent failuro, sYstom b OK
at thit limo. Ch6ck lor Poor oon'
nectiont or looso wita! at
C131'* {loc.tod und.t right ido
ol drshl, C432'* (located undel
middlo of dashl, C123 (PrimarY
HOzS, Sensor 1) C125 (Ct82lr'
(socondary HO2S, Sensor 2)t
.nd ECM/PCM.
PRIMAFY HO2S ls.n.or ll rrP CONNECTOR
SECOITIDARY HO2S (Srn.ol21 4P CONNECTOR'
Terminal side of male terminals
PRIMARY HO2S {SENSOR 1} ilP @NI{ECTOR lc123l
sEcoNDARY HO2S ISENSOR 2) aP @NNECTOR (C125)'
3l-, l-tl-t Fo2sHrc. so2sHrc
ver.t l ^-1 .'l {BLK/wHrl
11 '!'l-l
| --=- Iu----{v)'---..-'
Wire side of {emale terminals
SECO'TIDARY Ho2S (SENSOR 2,
4P CONNESTOR {C7&llt'
so2sHTc(BLKnflHTlIBLK/WHT)
(cont'd)
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Wire side oI female terminals
r: p0141 {To page 11-160}**: D16Yg engine
- The MIL has been reponed on.- DTC P0135. and/or P0141 are
storod.
Problem vorification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-
cedute.2. Stan the englne.
Chock foi an open or short in the
HO25:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the HO2S (Primary
or Secondary*) lSensor 1 or
Sensor 2) 4P connector'
3. At the H02S side, measure
resistance between the HO2S
4P connector terminals No. 3
and No.4.
ls there 10 - 40 n?
Check for continuity between
body ground and the HO2S 4P
connector terminals No. 3 and
No.4 individuallY.
Check for an opon or short in lho
wire (PO2SHTC, SO2SHTC+ line):'1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Measure voltage between the
H02S 4P connector termlnalsNo.3 and No.4.
{To page 11-160}