2000 HONDA CIVIC Acc

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'99 - 00 models excepi Dl6Y5 engine with M/T:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0452: A low voltage problem in the Fuel Tank Pressure
sensor.
The fuel tank pressure sensor converts fuel tank absolute pressure into electrical signals and inputs the ECM/PCM
OUTPUTVOLTAGE(vlt.5
0.5-7 kP.(-g) mmHg,-2 in.Hgl
+7 kP.
150 mmHg,2 in.Hgl
PRESSURE
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Wire side of lemale terminals
FUEL TANKPRESSURE SENSORSUB.HARNESS6P CONNECTOR (C574 (C568)rl
vcc2(YEL/BLUIsG2{GRN/BLK}
Wire side o{ temale terminals
The MIL has been .eported on.
DTC P0452 is stored
Check the vacuum lines:
Check the vacuum lines of the
fuel tank pressure sensor lor mis-
routing, leakage, breakage and
cloggrng.
Are the vacuum hnes OK?
Problem veritication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-
du re,2. Bemove the fuel fill caP.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll)
4. Monitorthe FTP Sensor voltage
with the Honda PGM Tester' or
measure voltage between body
groLrnd and ECM/PCM connec_
tor terminalA29.
lntermitlent tailure, 3Ystem b OK
at this time. Check for Poor con'
nections or loose wire3 at C131
{located under right side of dash},
C401 {located above under'dash
tuse/relay box), C574 (C568)*
llocdted under access Panel),C792 (tuel rank Prcssure sensorl
and ECM/PCM.
ls there approx.2 5 V?
Check for an open in wire {VCC2
line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Reinstall the ltrel fill caP
3, Remove the access Panel from
the floor.4. Disconnect the fuel tank Pres'sure sensor sub-harness 6P
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
6. At the access Panel side, mea_
sure voltage between the fuel
tank Pressure sensor sub-nar-
ness 6P connector No 5termi
nal and No. 6 termlnal.
Repair open in tho wire between
th6 fu€l tank Prossuro sen3oa and
the ECM/PCM lc28).ls there approx 5 V?
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P)
PTANK {LT BLUI
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ll
(To page '11-278)
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Emission Control System
Evaporative Emission (EVAPI Controls {cont,dlJ
FUEL TANKPRESSURE SENSORSU8-HABNESS6P CONNECTOR 1C574 tC568)rt
PTANK
{LT GRN}
PTANK
ILT GRN}
Wire side of female terminals
(From page 11-277)
Check for a short in the wire{PTANK line):At the access panel side, measure voltage between the fueltank pressure sensor sub-harness6P connector No. 2 terminal andNo. 6 terminal.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Chock lor a Short in the wi.e(PTANK line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector A (32P).
3. Check for continuity betweenthe fuel tank pressure sensorsub-harness 6P connector No.2 terminals and body ground.
Repair short in the wi.e betwsenthe luel tank pressure sensor andECM/PCM {A291.
Subsiitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rechock. lf symptom/indication goes away, replac€ theoriginal ECM/PCM.
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Fue| Tank Pr€ssure sensor 196 Dr6Y8 engine (coupe},,97 D16Y7 angino (coupo: KL mode|' 3edan: KL (Lxl modg||',97
Dl6Y8 engine (coupe: all modeb, sedan: Ki model.'98'all modols) 39 - 0O Dl6Y5 ongins with M/Tl:
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D Il6PI
PTANKILT GRNI
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Wire side of tgmale torminals
FUEL TANKPRESSURE SENSOR3P CONNECTOR (C792)
vcc2(YEL/BLU}
sG2(GRN/BLKI
Wire sid€ of female terminals
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sG2IGRN/BLKI
PTANKIGBN/RED}
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The MIL has beon reponed on
DTC P0453 b stored.
Check the vacuum lines:
Check the vacuum lines oI the
fueltank pressure sensor for mis-
routing, leakage, breakage and
clogging.
Are the vacuum lines OK?
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-
dure.2. Femove the fuel fill cap
3. Turn the ignition switch oN (ll).
4. Monitor the FTP Sensor volt-
age with the Honda PGM
Tester, or measure voltage
between bodY ground and
ECM/PCM connector termrnal
D15.
lntormittont t iluro, 3Ystem is OK
at this time. Check lot Poor con_
noctiona or loo3e wirat at C131
{loc.ted undor right 3id6 of d8hl,
CaOl llocatod rbov. under-dalh
fus6/relay boxl, C574 (C568lr
llocatod und6l accoss Pan6ll,C792 lfuel tank Preasulo aonlorl
end ECM/PCM.
ls there approx. 2 5 V?
Check for an oPen in the wire(SG2line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Reinstall the fuellill cap
3. Disconnect the fuel tank Pres-sure sensor 3P connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
5. Measure voltage between the
fuel tank Pressure sensor 3P
connector terminals No. 1 and
No.2.
Ropair opon in the wira b€tw€sn
the fuel tank prasure sonlor and
ECM/PCM (Dl1).ls there aPProx. 5 V?
Check for an open in the wire(PTANK line):Measure voltage between the
fueltank Pressure sensor 3P con-
nector No. 3 terminal and No. 2
termrnal,
ls there approx. 5 V?
*: coupe
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'99 - 0O modols except Dl5Y5 engine with M/T:
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Wire side of temale terminals
FUEL TANKPRESSUNE SENSOR
SUB.HARNESS6P CONNECTOR {C574 (C568)}}
vcc2{YEL/BLUI
sG2IGRN/BLK)
Wire side of female terminals
PTANK{LT GRNI
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A {32P)
PTANK {LT GRN)
The MIL has been reported on.
DTC P0453 is stored.
Check the vacuum lines:
Check the vacuum lines ot the
fuel tank pressure sensor for mis-
routing, leakage, breakage and
clogging.
Are the vacuum lines OK?
Problem verilication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-
du re,2. Remove the fuel fill caP
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Monitor the FTP Sensor volt'
age with the Honda PGM
Tester, or measure voltage
between body ground and
ECM/PCM connector terminalA.29.
lntermittent failuro. svstem b OK
at this time. Check for Poor con_
noctions or loo3€ wire3 at C131
{located under tight side of dash),
C4Ol {located above underdash
fuse/relay boxl, C57{ (C5681'
llocaled unde. access Panell,C792 {fuel tank Pressure sensorl
aod ECM/PCM.
ls there approx.2.5 V?
Ch€ck for an open in the wira
{SG2line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Reinstall the fuel fill caP
3. Remove the access Panellrom the floor.
4. Disconnect the fuel tank Pres-sure sensor sub-harness 6P
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
6, At the access Panelside, mea-
sure voltage between the fuel
tank pressure sensor sub_har-
ness 6P connector termlnals
No.5 and No.6.
Repair open in the wire between
the fueliank Pres3ure 3ensor and
ECM/PCM {Cl8).ls there approx.5 V?
Check lor an oPen in the wire
{PTANK linel:At the access Panel side, mea
sure voltage between the fuel
tank pressure sensor suo_harness
6P connector No. 2 terminal and
No. 6 terminal.
ls there approx. 5 V?
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IECM/PCM CONNECTOR
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EVAP TWO WAYVALVE
Wire side oftemaleterminals
FUELTANK
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VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE,0 - 30 in Hs
A973X - 041 -
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(From page l1 290)
Check the EVAP two way valve:
See EVAP two way valve test (see
page 11-295).
Roplace the EVAP two way valve
Check the EVAP bypa$ solenoid
1. Remove the fuel tank (see
page 11-242J.2. LiIt up the fuel tank with a
transmission iack, and connect
the fuel tank pressure sensor
sub harness 6P connector to
the access panel side connec_
tor,3. Disconnect the vacuum hosefrom the EVAP two way valveand connect a vacuum PumPto the hose,4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
5. Apply vacuum to the hose.
(To page 11 292)
(From page 11-290)
Check for an open in the wire
{PCS lin6):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Reconnect the 2P connector to
the EVAP purge control sole-
3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).4. Measu re voltage betweenEClr/PCM connector terminals
A6 and 82.
Ropair open in the wire betweenthe EVAP purge Gontrol solenoidvrlve and th6 ECM/PCM lA6lls there battery voltage?
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM rnd re{61. lf symptom/indi'
cation goes away, rePlace the
oiiginal ECM/PCM.

Mainshaft Thrust Clearance
Adjustment
1. Remove the 72 mm thrust shim and oil guide platefrom the transmission housing.
4.
TFANSMISSIONHOUSING
72 mm THRUST SH|M
TRAt{SMtSStONHOUSINGOIL GUIOE PLATE
lnstall the 3rd/4th synchro hub. spacer collar,5thsynchro hub. spacer, and ball bearing on the main_shaft, then install the above assembly in the trans_mission housing.
lnstall the washe[ on the mainshaft,
Measure distance @ between the end of the trans-mission housing and washer.
NOTE;
. Use a straight edge and vernier caliper.. Measure at three locations and average the read_ing.ENO otlnA sMtsstoNHOUSINGMAINSHAFT
3RD/irTH SYNCHRO HUB
SPACCR COLLAR
5TH SYNCHRO HUB
o
B
13-88
AALL BEARING
V.
5. Measure distance @ between the end of the clutchhousing and bearing inner race.
NOTE;
. Use a straight edge and depth gauge.. Measure at three locations and average the read-ings.
Select the prcpet 72 mm thrust shim from the chartby using the formula below.
NOTE: Us€ only one 72 mm thrust sntm.
Shim Selection Formula:
From the measurements you made in steps 4 and 5:. Add distance O lstep 5) to distance @ (step 4).
. From this number, subtract 0.93 (which is themidpoint of the flex range of the clutch housingbearing spring washer).
. Take this number and compare it to the availableshim sizes in the chart.
{For example)
B;2.39
+ C: 0.22- 0.93
2.61 = 1.68
Try the 1.68 mm (0.0661 in) shim.
INNER RACE ot EALL BEARING

Description
The automatic transmission is a 3-element torque converter and a dual-shaft electronically controlled unit which provides
4 soeeds forward and 1 reverse.
Torque Convertel, Geats, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine and stator, assembled in a single unit. They are connected to the engine
crankshaft so they turn together as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque converter is a ring gear
which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being started. The entire torque converter assembly seryes as a
flywheel while transmiuing power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has two parallel shafts: the mainshaft and the countershaft. The mainshaft is in Iine with the engine
crankshaft. The mainshaft includes the 1st, 2nd and 4th clutches, gears tor 2nd, 4th, reverse and lst (3rd gear is integral
with the mainshaft, while the reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear). The countershaft includes the 3rd clutch, and
gears for 3rd,2nd, 4th, reverse. 1st and park. The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the counter-
shaft. When certain combinations of gears in transmission are engaged by clutches. power is transmitted from the main-
shaft to the countershaft to provide E, ld, E, and E positions.
Electronic Control
The electronic control svstem consists of the Powertrain Control Module {PCM), sensors, a linear solenoid and four
solenojd valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comtonable driving under all conditions. The PCM is
located below the dashboard, under the front lower panel on the passenger's side
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main vatve body, the secondary valve body, the regulator valve body, the servo body and the
lock-up valve body through the respective separator plates, They are bolted on the torque converter housang
The main valve body contains the manual valve, the 1-2 shift valve. the 2nd orifice control valve, the CPB {Clutch Pressure
Back-up) valve, the modulator valve. the servo control valve, the relief valve, and ATF pump gears The secondary valve
body contains the 2-3 shift valve. the 3-4 shift valve, the 3-4 orifice control valve, the 4th exhaust valve and the CPC (Clutch
pressure Control) valve. The regulator valve body contains the pressure regulator valve, the torque converter check valve,
the cooler relief valve, and the lock-up control valve. The servo body contains the servo valve which is integrated with the
reverse shift fork, and the accumulators. The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up shift valve and the lock-up timing
valve. The linear solenoid and the shift control solenoid valve Ay'B are bolted on the outside of the transmission housing,
and the lock-up control solenoid valve Ay'B is bolted on the outside of the torque converter housing. Fluid from regulator
passes through the manual valve to the various control valves. The clutches receive fluid from their respective teed pipes
or internal hydraulic circuit.
Shift Control Mechanism
Input from various sensors located throughout the car determines which shift control solenoid valve the PCM will activate
Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes a line
to one of the clutches, engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear, The shift control solenoid valves A and B are con-
trolled by the PCM.
Lock-up Mechanism
In ,Dt1 position, in 3rd and 4th. and in E position in 3rd, pressurized fluid is drained from the back of the torque converter
through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this takes place, the
mainshaft rotates at the same as the engine crankshaft. Together with hydraulic control, the PCM optimizes the timing of
the lock-up mechanism. The lock-up valves control the range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and
B, and linear solenoid. When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, the modulator pressure changes The lock-
up control solenoid valves A and B and the linear solenoid are controlled by the PCM.
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Description
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Gear Selection
The shift lever has six positions: E PARK. E REVERSE, N NEUTRAL, E 1st through 4th gear ranges, E 1st through 3rdgear ranges, @ 2nd gear.
Starting is possible only in E and E positions through the use of a slide-type, neutral-safety switch.
Automatic Transaxle (A/f, Gear Position Indicator
The Ay'T gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows which gear has been selected without having to look downat the console.
Clutch€s
The four-speed automatic transmission uses hydraulically-actuated clutches to engage or disengage the transmission gears.When hydraulic pressure is introduced into the clutch drum, the clutch piston moves. This presses the friction discs andsteel plates together, locking them so they don't slip. Power is then transmitted through the engaged clutch pack to itshub-mounted gear. Likewise, when the hydraulic pressure is bled from the clutch pack, the piston releases the friction discsand the steel plates, and they are free to slide past each other. This allows the gear to spin independently on its shaft,transmitting no power.
lst Clutch
The 1st clutch engages/disengages 1st gear, and is located at the end of the mainshaft, just behind the right sroe cover.The 1st clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the mainshaft.
2nd Clulch
The 2nd clutch engagegdisengages 2nd gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft. The 2nd clutch is joined
back-to-back to the 4th clutch. The 2nd clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure through the mainshaft by a circutr connect-ed to the internal hvdraulic circuit,
3rd Clutch
The 3rd clutch engages/disengages 3rd gear, and is located at the end of the countershaft. The 3rd clutch is suooliedhydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipe within the countershaft.
ilth Clutch
The 4th clutch engages/disengages 4th gear, as well as reverse gear, and is located at the middle of the mainshaft. The4th clutch is joined back-to-back to the 2nd clutch. The 4th clutch is supplied hydraulic pressure by its ATF feed pipewith in the mainshaft.
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PositionDe3cription
E PARK
E REVERSE
N NEUTRAL
E DRIVE
{1st through 4th)
Ei DRtvE('lst through 3rd)
B SECOND
Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with pa* on countershaft. All clutches released.
Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershaft reverse gear and 4th clutch locked.
All clutches released.
General driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, then 4th, depending on vehiclespeed and throttle position. Downshift through 3rd, 2nd and 1st on deceleration to stop. The lock-upmechanism comes into operation in @ position in 3rd and 4th gear.
Use for rapid acceleration at highway speeds and general driving; up-hill and down,hill dfiving; stansotf in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, then 3rd, depending on vehicle speed and throttle position.
Downshifts through 2nd to lst on deceleration to stop. The lock-up mechanism comes into operationin 3rd gear,
Use for engine braking or better traction starting off on loose or slippery surfaces; stays in 2ndgear, does not shift up and down.
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