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PGM-FI System
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'dl
DTC P0171: Fuel System Too Lean
DTC P0172: Fuel System Too Rich
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at
the same time as DfC PO17'l and/ot PO172,
troubleshoot those DTCS first, then recheck for P0171
andlot P0112.
P0107, P0108. P1 128. P1 129: Manifold absolute
pressure (MAP) sensor
P1 162. P1 166, P 1 167: 4,,/F sensor (Sensor 1 ) heater
P0137, P0138: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
P014'l: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) heater
P1259: VTEC system
1. Check the fuel pressure (see page 11-'145).
ls luel pressure OK?
YES Go to step 2.
NO Check these items:
. lf the pressure is too high, replace the fuel
pressure regulator (see page 11-152).1. lf the pressure istoo low.checkthefuel pump,
the fuel feed pipe, the fuel filter, and replace the
fuel pressure regulator (see page 11-152).I
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
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3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. With a vacuum pump, apply vacuum to the
evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve
(A) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister
side.
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Does it hold vacuum?
YES-Check the engine valve clearances and adjust
if necessary, lf the valve clearances are OK, replace
the injectors (see page 1 1-1 1 1).1
NO-Replace the EVAP canister purge valve.l
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MIL Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Connect an OBD ll scan tool/Honda PGM Tester
(see page 11-3).
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) and read the OBD ll
scan tool/Honda PGM Tester.
Does the OBD ll scan tool/Honda PGM Tester
communicate with the ECM?
YES Go to step 3.
NO Go to troubleshooting " DLC Circuit
Troubleshooting" (see page 11-109).
3. Check the OBD ll scan tool/Honda PGM Testerfor
DTCs.
Are any DTCs ind icated?
YES Go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index.
NO-Go to step 4.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)and watch the
lMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL).
Does the MIL come on and stay on for more than
20 seconds aftet turning the ignition switch
oN (tr)?
YES lf the MIL always comes on and stays on, go
to step 76. But if the lMlL sometimes works
normally, first check for these problems.
. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECIM (E29) and the data link connector (DLC).
. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECM (E31) and the gauge assembly.
NO lf the MIL is always off, go to step 6. But if the
lvllL sometimes works normally, first check for
these problems.
. A loose No. 10 METER (7.5A) fuse in the under
dash fuse/relay box.. A loose No. 20 lG (40A) (Canada: 50A)Iuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box.. A ioose No. 6 ECU (ECM) (15A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box.
. A loose No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box.. A poor connection at ECM terminal E31.. An intermittent open in the GRN/ORN wire
between the ECM (E31) and the gauge assembly.. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECM (A21) and the manifold absolute pressure
(MAP) sensor.. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECI\4 (A20) and the throttle posilion (TPi sensor.. An intermittent short in the wire between the
ECM (E5) and the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
ls the low oil pressure light on?
YES Go to step 10.
NO-Go to step 8.
8. Inspectthe No. 10 l\4ETER (7.5A)fuse inthe under-
dash fuse/relay box.
ls the luse OK?
YES Go to step L
NO Repair shon in the wire between No. 10
METER (7.5A)fuse and the gauge assembly. Also
replacethe No. 10 METER {7.5A) fuse.l
9. Inspect the No. 20 lG1 (40A) (Canada: 50A) fuse in
the under-hood fuse/relay box.
ls the f use OK?
YES Repair open in the wire between the No. 20
lG (40A) {Canadar 50A)fuse and the gauge
assembly. lf the wire is OK, test the ignition switch
{see page 22 53).
NO Repair short in the wire between No. 20 lG
(40A) lCanada: 50A)fuse and the under'dash fusel
relay box. Also replace the No.20 lG (40Ai
(Canada: 50A) fuse.I
(conr'd)
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19. Disconnect each of the components or the
connectors below, one at a time, and check for
continuity between PGM-FI main relay 1 4P
connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
. PGfvl-Fl main relay 2. ECM connector A (31P)
. Each injector 2P connector. ldle air control (lAC)valve 3P connector. Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor B (Top dead
center (TDC) sensor) 3P connector. Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor 3P connector
PGM-FI MAIN RELAY 14P CONNECTOR
ls thete continuity?
YES Go to step 20.
NO- Replace the component that made continuity
to body ground go away when disconnected. lf the
item is the ECM, update the ECM if it does not have
the latest software. or substitute a known-good
ECM, then recheck (see page 11-6). lf the symptom/
indication goes away with a known'good ECM,
replace the original ECM.
Also replace the No. 6 ECU (ECM) (15 A) fuse,
Disconnect the connectors of all these components.
. PGM-Fl main relay 2. ECM connector A (31P)
. lnjectors. ldle air control (lAC)valve
. Camshaft Position {CMP) sensor B (Top dead
center (TDC) sensor). Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
20.
Wire side of female terminals
22.
21. Check for continuity between PGM-FI main relay 1
4P connector termlnal No. 1 and body ground.
PGM-FI MAIN RELAY 14P CONNECTOR
ls there continuity?
YES Repair short in the wire between the PGM-Fl
main relay 1 and each item. Also replace the No. 6
ECU {ECM) (15A) fuse.l
NO-Replace the PGM-Fl main relay 1. Also replace
the No 6 ECU {ECIM) (15A) f use. I
Inspectthe No. 17 FUEL PUI\4P (15A)fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box.
ls the tuse OK?
YES Go to step 34.
NO Go to step 23.
Remove the blown No, 17 FU EL PUMP (15A) fuse
from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Disconnect ECfvl connector E (31P).
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23.
24.
Wire side of female terminals
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PGM-FI System
25.
MIL Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Check for continuity between ECM connector
terminal E9 and body ground.
ECM CONNECTOR E (31P)
Wire side o{ {emale terminals
ls therc continuity?
YES-Go to step 26.
NO Replace the No. lTFUELPUMP(15A)fuse,
and update the ECM if it does not have the latest
software. or substitute a known-good ECM, then
recheck (see page 1 1-6). lf the symptom/indication
goes away with a known-good ECM. replace the
original ECM.I
26. Remove the PGM-Fl main relay 2 (A).
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27. Check for continuity between ECIVI connector
terminal Eg and body ground.
ECM CONNECTOR E 131P)
Wire side oI Jemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair short in the wire between the No. 17
FU EL PUMP (15A)fuse and the ECM (E9), or
between the No. 17 FUEL PU MP (15 A) fuse and the
PGM-FI main relay 2. Also replace the No. 17 FUEL
PUMP (15A)fuse.l
NO Go to step 28.
Remove the rear seat cushion (see page 20-80).
Remove the access panel from the floor.
Disconnect the fuel pump 5P connector.
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29.
30.
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31. Check for continuity between fuel pump 5P
connector terminal No. 5 and body ground.
FUEL PUMP 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of temale terminals
ls therc continuity?
YES Repair short in the wire between the fuel
pump and the PGM-Fl main relay 2. Also replace
thE NO. 17 FUEL PUMP (15A) fUSE.T
NO-Go to step 32.
32. Reinstallthe PGM-Fl main relay 2 (A).
33. Check for continuity between fuel pump5P
connector terminal No. 5 and body ground.
FUEL PUMP 5P CONNECTOR
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Wire side ol lemal€ rerminals
ls there continuity?
YES Replace the PGM-Fl main relay 2. Also
replace the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15A) fuse.l
NO Check the iuel pump, and replace il if
necessary. Also replace the No. 17 FUEL PUMP(15A) fuse.!
34. Disconnect ECM connector E (31P).
35. Turn the ignition swirch ON {111.
36. Measure voltage between ECM connectorterminal
E9 and body ground.
ECfl CON|{CCIOR E (3rPt
Wire side ol female lerminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 37.
NO Repair open in the wire between the No. 17
FUEL PUMP (15A)fuse and the ECM (E9).1
(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
Injector Replacement (cont'd)
7. Coatthenewo-rings(A)withcleanengineoll,andinserttheinjectors(B) intothefuel rail (C).
8, lnstall the injector clip {D).
9. Coat the injector o-rings (E)with clean engine oil.
10. Installthe injectors intothefuel rail, then install the fuel rail intotheintakemanifold(G).
1 '1. Install the fuel rail mounting nuts, ground cable. and bracket.
12. Connect the connectors to the injectors.
13. Connect the quick-connect fittings.
14. Turnthe ignition switch ON (ll), butdo notoperatethe starter. Afterthefuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the
fuel pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this two or three times. then check for fuel leakage.
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Fuel Supply System
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Component Location Index
FUEL FEED LINEFUEL PULSATION DAMPERReplacement, page 1 1'154
PGM.FI MAIN RELAY 2Troubleshooting, page'l'l-141
FUEL TUBE/OUICK.CONNECT FITTINGSPrecautions, page 1 1-148Removal, page 11-'149Installation, page 1 1-'l50
FUEL VAPOR LINE
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PUMPTest, page 11-141
FUEL FILL CAP
FUEL TANKReplacement, page'l 1-155
PGM.FI MAIN RELAY 1
Fleplacement, page 1 1'1 53FUEL FILTERReplacement, page 1 1-1 52FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNITTest, page 11-156Replacement, page 1 1-153FUEL PRESSUN REGULATORReplacement, page'1 1-'152
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Fuel Pump Circuit Troubleshooting
lf you suspect a problem with the fuel pump, check that
the fuel pump actually runs; when it is on, you will hear
some noise if you listen to the fuel fill port with the fuel
fill cap removed. The fuel pump should run for 2
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on. lf
the fuel pump does not make noise, check as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the glove box {see page 20-63), then
remove the PGM-FI main relay 2 (A).
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Measure voltage between PGM-Fl main relay 2 5P
connector lerminal No. 5 and body ground.
PGM.FI MAIN RELAY 25P CONNECTOR
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Wire side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Repair open in the wire between the PGM'Fl
main relay 1 and the PGM-Fl main relay 2.t
3.
5. N4easure voltage between PGM-Fl main relay 2 5P
connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
PGM.FI MAIN RELAY 25P CONNECTOR
Wire side oJ female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 6.
NO Repair open in the wire between the under-
dash fuse/relay box and PGM-Fl main relay 2.1
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Disconnect ECM connector E (31P).
8. Check for continuity between PGM-FI mainrelay2
5P connector terminal No. 3 and ECM connector
terminal E1.
PGM-FI MAIN RELAY 2 5P CONNECTOB
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO-Repair open in the wire between the PGM Fl
main relay 2 and the ECM (E1).1
IMOFPR(GBN/YEL)
(cont'd)
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