2000 HONDA CIVIC transaxle

INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
This manual contains information for the 1996 - 2000 ClVlC. lt is
divided into 24 sections. The first page of each section is marked
with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index
tab on this page and the back cover. You can quicklY find the first
page of each section without looking through a tull table ol con_
tents. The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also
be used as a quick reference system.
Each section includesl
1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing:
. Parts disassemblY sequence.
. Bolt torques and thread sizes.
. Page references to descriptaons in text
2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
Special Information
!@ Indicates a sttong possibility of sover. perconal iniurY
or loss ol lite if in3tructions are not follow€d.
GAUTION: Indicaiqs a possibility ot p€lsonal injury or 6quipm.nt
damage il instiuc'tions are not followod
t Noncali-. pu.po.. ot thes6 messages is to help provent demage lo lhe
vehicle, other property, or the €nvironment.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
CAUTfON: Detaifed descriptions ol standard workshop p.oceduro3.
safoty principles and servico operations are not included. Pleaso
note that this manual contain3 wetnings and cautions against
some sp6cific sGrvic€ methods which could cause PERSONAL
INJURY, damage a vohicle or make il unsafe. Ploase undorstand
that these warnings cannot covsr all conceivable weys in which
service. whelher or not iocommgndod bY HONDA. mighi bo done,
or ol tho possiblG hazardou3 consgquonces of ev€aY conceivablg
way, nor could HONDA invqstigato all 3uch way3. AnYono using
sgrvice procedures or lools, whethei or nol rGcommendod bY
HONDA, must srtisty hifisetf thoroughlylhat nohher pefsonal sefety
nor vehiclc satsty will be reopardi2ed.
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As sections with * include SRS components;
sDecial precautions are lequired when servlclng
*Electrical't
*SRSSRS

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*:The E indicator light and the Maltunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously.*1: D16Y5 engine (CVT)"5: '96 D16Y5 engine, D16Y7 engine, D16Y8 engine (sedan).'97 D16Y5 engine, Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KA, KC models, sedan: KA.
KC, KL (DX) models, hatchback: all models), D16Yg engjne (sedan: KA, KC models)*6: '96 D16Y8 engine (coupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model),'97 D'16Y8 engine (coupe: all models,
sedan: KL model),'98-all models,'99-all models,'00-all models*12: Except A,,/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 enginei*13: A"/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)!l*14:'97 model*16:'98 model" 17: '99 - 00 models
(cont'd)
1 1-99
DTC{MlL indication}Detoction lt€mProbable C.usePage
P0441*5 (92)
Evaporative Emission ControlSystem InsufficientPurge Flow
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid VaiveOpen or short in EVAP Purge Control
Solenoid Valve circuitEVAP Control CanisterVacuum linesECM/PCM
11-271
P0451'11 (91)FuelTank Pressure Sonsor CircuitRange/Parformance
. FuelTank Pressure Sensor' ECM/PCM11 274
P0452{6(9r )
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor CircuitLow Input
Short in FuelTank Pressure Sensor circuatFuel Tank Pres$ure SensorECM/PCM
11-275
P0453*6 {91)
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit
High Input
ODen in Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor circuit
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
ECM/PCM
11-219
P0500*1, (17)Vehicle SpeedSensor CircuitMalfunction
V€hicle Speed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor circuit
ECM
11-176
P0501*'3 l17l
Vehicle SpeedSensor CircuitRange/Performance
V€hicle Sp€ed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor circuitPCM
r 1- 176
P0505 (14)ldle Control Systemlvl a lfu n ctio n
. IAC valve. Throttle Body11-192
P0700*r3and some ofP0715P0720P0730 (70)*
P0740P0753P0758
AutomaticTransaxle
Section 14
P0700*1and (70)*
P0725
Automatic TransaxleSection 14
(13)Barometric PressureCircuitRange/Performance Problem
. ECM/PCM (Baro sensor)1 1-178
P1107 (13)BarometricPressure CircuitLow Input
. ECM/?CM (Baro s€nsor)11-178
P1108 (13)BarometricPressure CircuitHigh Input
. ECM/PCM lBaro sensor)1 1-178
P1121*'. *16. *'? \71Throttle Position Lower ThanExpected
. I r sensor11-138
P1122'14.*16.*n 17lThrottle Position Higher ThanExpected
. TP sensor11-'138
15)Manifold Absolute PressureLower Than Expected
. MAP sensor1 1'123
P1129*1r.*16.*"(5)Manifold Absolute PressureHigher Than Expected
. MAP sensor't1-123

Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Ghart (cont'd)
DTClMlL indicationlDetegtion homProbablo CsussPage
P1491*! \12J
EGR ValveLift InsufficientDetected
EGR valve (with lift sensor)EGR valve lift sensor circuitEGR control solenoid valve (A,/I)
EGR control solenoid valve circuitEGR lineEGR valve circuit (M/T)
ECM
't1-256
P1498*. 112)
EGR ValveLift SensorHigh Voltage
EGR valve (with lift sensor)EGR valve lift sensor circuitECM11-265
Pl508*10 (14)
ldle Air Control ValveCircuit FailureIAC valveIAC valve circuitECM
'11-194
{14)
ldle Air Control ValveCircuit FailureOpen or short in IAC valve circuitIAC valveECM/PCM1l-198
P1607 1-)
Engine ControlModule/Powertrain Control lvlodulelnternalCircuit Failure A
. ECM/PCM
11-188
P1655*1 (30)TMA,/TMB Signal Line FailureODen or sho.t in TMA,/TMB circuit11-189
P1705P1706P 1753P1758P1768P1785P1790P1791P1793 (70)*
P1870P1873P1879P1885P1886P1888P1890P1891
Automatic Transaxle
Section 14
*: The E indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) may come on simultaneously.*4: D16Y5 engine (M/T)+10: Except A/T and Dl6Y7 engine*11: A,/T and D16Y7 engine*18: D16Y5 engine (CW) (except '99 - 00 models)
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ldle Control System
Automatic Transaxle (CVTI Gear Position Signal
('96 -98 D16Y5 engine with CW)
ATP NP{LT GRNI
INP
GBN)
This signals the ECM when the transmission is in @ or @ position.
Check the operation oI the A/Tgear position switch:1. Turn the ignition switch ON flt).2. Observe the A/T shift positionindicator and select each position separately.
See lhe A/T gear position indica-tor insp€ction {see sec{ion l/tl.
Check tor a short in the wir6 (ATpNP line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 14P connectorIrom the gauge assembly.3. Disconnect the 26P connectorfrom the TCM.4. Turn the ignition switch ON fll).5. Measure voltage between ECMconnector terminals A9 andc29.
Check for a short in the wire lATpNP linell1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM connector C (31P).
3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM connector terminal C29.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for an open in the wire lATpNP lina):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF_2. Beconnect the 14P connectorto the gauge assembly.3. Reconnect the 26P connectorto the TCM.4. Sta rt the engine.5. Measure voltage betweenECM connector terminals A9and C29 with the transmission in E and E posationt
Repair short in the wire betweenthe ECM {C291 and the gaugeassemblv,
Substitute a known-good ECMand recheck. lf prescribed volt-age is now avrilable, replace theo.iginalECM.
Wire side ot female terminals
2457I910
t112131a15151718
2321252930
ATP(LT io
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Transaxle
cf utch .""""" 12'1
Manual Transmission ............"'.'..".'...'. 13-1
Automatic Transmission ........ "........ " ". 1 4-1
Differential ... 15-1
Driveshafts ." 16-1

Description
(cont'dl
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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Component Locations
POWERTRAIN CONTROLMODULE (PCM)
TRANSAXLE {A/TI
COUNI€RSHAFTSPEED SENSOR
SOI,TNOID VALVEASSEMBLY
SOLENOID VALVEASSEMBLY
GEAR POSITION SWITCH
SPEED SENSOR
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Description
(cont'd)
Gear Sel€stion
The shift lever has six positions: @ pARK, E REVERSE, E NEUTRAL, E DR|VE, g SECOND, and El LOW.
Staning is possible only in E and E positions through the use of a slid6-type, neutrafsafety switch.
Automrtic Transaxle {A/T} Gear Position Indicltor
The A-lT gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows which gear has been selected without having to look downat the console.
PoshionDe3cription
E PARK
E REVEBSE
E NEUTRAL
D DRIVE
E SECOND
E LOW
Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with the park gear on the driven pulley shaft. The startclutch and the forward clutch released.
Reverse; reverse brake engaged.
Neutral; the start clutch and the forward clutch released.
General driving; the transmission automatically adjusts to keep the engine at the best speed fordriving conditions.
For rapid accelsration at highway speeds; the transmission shifts into a lower range of ratios forbetter acceleration and increased engine braking.
For engine braking and power for climbinO; the transmission shifts into the lowest range of theralros.
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