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Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Replacement
SpecialTools Required
Fuel sender wrench 07XAA-001010A
1.Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-144).
Remove the fuel fill cap.
Remove the seat cushion (see page 20-80).
Remove the access panel (A)from the floor.
5.
7.
Disconnect the fuel pump 5P connector (B).
Disconnect the quick-connect fitting {C) from the
fuel tank unit.
Using the special tool, loosen the fuel tank unit
locknut (A).
93 N.m19.5 kgf.m,69 lbf.ftl
11-153
8. Remove the locknut (A) andthefuel tankunit.
9. Remove the stopper {O). Release the hook (P) and
remove the fuel filter (B), the fuel gauge sending
unit (C). the case (D), the wire harness (E), and the
fuel pressure regulator (F).
10. When connecting the fuel tank unit, make sure the
connection is secure and the suction filter (G) is
firmly connected to the f uel pump (H).
11. Install the fuel tank unit in the reverse order of
removal with a new base gasket (l)and new o-rings
(J), then check these items:
. When connecting the wire harness, make sure
the connection is secure and the connector (K) is
firmly locked into the place.
. When installing the f uel gauge sending unit,
make sure the connection is secure and the
connector is firmly locked into place. Be careful
not to bend or twist the connector excessively.. When installing the fueltank unit, align the marks
(L) on the fuel tank (M) and the fuel tank unit (Ni
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Fuel Tank Replacement
Relievethefuel pressure (see page 11-144).
Drain the fuel tank: Remove the fuel pump (see page 1 1-153). Using a hand pump, hose, and container suitable for
gasoline. draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
Jack up the vehicle, and suppon it with safety stands.
Remove the fuel pipe cover (A). Disconnect the fuel vapor hose and quick-connect fittings.
Disconnect the hoses. Slide back the clamps (B), then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
A 38 N.m(3.9 ksf.m,28lbfft)
5. Place a jack or other support under the tank.
6. Removethe strap bolts, and letthestrap (C) hangfree.
7. Remove the fuel tank (D). lf itstickstothe undercoaton its mount, carefully pry itoffthe mount
8. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
1.
2.
3.
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Fuel Supply System
Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Test
Special Tools Required
Fuel sender wrench 07XAA-001010A
NOTE; For the fuel gauge system circuit diagram, referto the Gauges Circuit Diagram (see page 22-58||.
1. Checkthe No. 10 fUETER {7.5A)fuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box before testing.
2. Do the gauge drive circuit check (see page 22-56|l.
' lf the fuel gauge needle sweeps from minimuni
to maximum position and then returns to the
minimum position. the gauge is OK. Go to step 3.. lf the fuel gau ge need le does not sweep from
minimum to maximum position position and
then return to the minimum position, replace thegauge assembly and retest.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Remove the rear seat cushion {see page 20-80).
5. Remove the access panel (A)from the floor.
6. Disconnect the fuel pump 5P connector {B).
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7. Measure voltage between fuel pump 5P connectorterminals No. 1 and No. 2 with the ignition switchON (ll). There should be battery voltage.
. lf the voltage is as specified, go to step 8.. lf the voltage is notasspecified,checkfor:
- an open in the YEUBLK or BLK wire.- poor ground (G551).
FUEL PUMP 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Remove the No. 9BACK UP (7.5A)fuse from the under-hood fuse/
relay box for at least 10 seconds, lhen reinstall it.
Install a 2 Q resistor between fuel pump 5P
connector lerminals No. 1 and No. 2, then turn the
ignition switch ON (ll).
FUEL PUMP 5P CONNECTOR
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{YEL/BLK)
Wire side of female terminals
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10. Checkthatthe pointerof thefuel gauge indicates"F".
. lf the pointer does not indicate "F", replace the
ga uge.. lf the pointer indicates "F", inspect the fuel
gauge sending unit.
NOTE: The pointer of the fuel gauge retu rns to the
bottom of the gauge dial when the ignition switch
is OFF, regardless of the fuel level. -
11. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-144\.
12. Remove the fuelfill cap.
13. Disconnect the quick-connect fittings from the fuel
pump.
14. Using the special tool, loosen the fuel tank unit
locknut (A).
A93Nm{9.5 ksf.m,69 lbf.ft}
15. Measure resistance between the No. 1 and No.2
terminals with the float at E (EN4PTY), 'l12 \HALF
FULL), and F {FULL) positions.
lf you do not get the following readings, replace the
fuel gauge sending unit {see page 1'1-163).
Float
Position
F'U2LOWE
Resistance
{0)
11
to 13
68,5
to 74.5
114.4
to 126.6
130
to 132
NOTE: Remove the No. 9 BACK UP (7.5A) fuse from
the under-hood fuse/relay box for at least 10
seconds after completing troubleshooting,
otherwise it may take up to 20 minutes for the fuel
gauge to indicate the correct fuel level.
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Intake Air Bypass GontrolThermalValve Test
Special Tools Required
Vacuum Pump/Gauge,0 30 in. Hg A973X-041-XXXXX
1. Stan the engine. Then let it idl€.
NOTE: The engine coolant temperature must be
below 149'F (65'C).
2. Remove the vacuum hose (A)from the intake air
duct, and connect a vacuum pump/gauge to the
nose.
3. Raise and lowerthe engine speed. and make sure
the vacuum gauge reading changes as the engine
speeo cnanges.
lf the vacuum reading does not change, check for
these problems:
. Misrouted, leaking, broken, or clogged intake air
bypass control system vacuum lines.. A cracked or damaged intake air bypass control
thermal valve.
4. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (in
neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it
id le.
5. Raise and lower the engine speed, and make sure
the vacuum gauge reading does not change as the
rpm cnanges.
lf the vacuum reading changes, check for these
proorems:
. l\4isrouted, leaking, broken, or clogged intake air
bypass control system vacuum lines.. A cracked or damaged intake air bypass control
thermal valve.
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DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P0451: FTP Sensor Range/Performa nce
Problem
Special Tools Required
Vacuum Pump/Gauge, 0-30 in. Hg A973X-041-XXXXX
1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
3. l\4onitor fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensorvoltage
with the Honda PGM Tester, or medsure voltage
between ECM connectorterminals E4 and E14.
ECM CONNECTOR E 131P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there about 2.5V?
YES-Go to step 4.
NO Replace the FTP sensor.I
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the hose between the EVAP two way
valve and the FTP sensor at the EVAP two way
valve end.
4.
5.
7.
8.
6. Connect a vacuum pump to the open end of the
hose.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
l\4onitor FTP sensor voltage with the Honds PGM
Tester, or measure voltage between ECM
connector terminals E4 and E14, and carefully
squeeze the vacuum pump a little.
ECM CONNECTOR E 13lPI
Wire side of lemale terminals
The voltage should smoothly drop from about 2.5 V
to about 1.5 V. Stop applying vacuum when the
voltage drops to about 1.5 V or damage to the FTP
sensor may occur.
Does the voltage drop to about 1.5 V and hold?
YES Check for misrouted, leaking, or broken FTP
sensor vacuum lines. lf the vacuum lines are OK,
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
NO Replace the FTP sensor. !
9.
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DTC Pl456: EVAP Control(Fuel Tank Svstem)
System Leakage
The fuel system is designed to allow specified
maximum vacuum and pressure conditions. Do not
deviate from the vacuum and pressure tests as
indicated in these procedures. Excessive pressure/
vacuum would damage the EVAP components or cause
eventual fuel tank failure.
Special Tools Required
Vacuum Pump/Gauge, 0-30 in. Hg A973X-041-XXXXX
This is a two-trip code. Once cleared, it cannot be
reproduced in one trip. Also, cenain specific driving
and ambient conditions must occur before the ECM will
complete the system checks. Additional test drives may
still not meet the specific conditions needed to
reproduce the code.
Follow these troubleshooting procedures carefully to
ensure the integrity of the system and to confirm the
cause of the problem or code.
NOTE: Fresh fuel has a higher volatility that createsgreater pressure/vacuum. The optimum condltlon for
testing is fresh fuel, and must be less than a full tank. lf
possible, to assist in leak detection, add 1 gallon of
fresh fuel to the tank (as long as it will not fill the tank).just before starting these procedures.
Fuel Fill Cap Check
1. Check the fuel fill cap (the cap must say "lf not
tightened 3 clicks check engine light may come
on" ).
ls the proper luel till cap installed and properly
tightened?
YES Go to step 2.
NO- Replace or tighten the cap.I
2. Check the fuel fill cap seal.
ls the tuel fill cap seal missing or damaged?
YES- Replace the fuel fill cap.I
NO The fuelfill cap is OK. Go to step 3.
EVAP Canister Purge Valve Test
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EVAP
canister purge valve (A), and connect a vacuum
oumo to the hose.
A973X-041-XXXXX
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Apply vacuum to the hose.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
YES-The EVAP canister purge valve is OK. Go to
step 11.
NO-Go to step 6.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve 2P
connecror.
5.
7.
{cont'd)
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EVAP System
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'd)
8. Check for continuity between EVAP canister purge
valve 2P connenctor terminal No. 2 and body
grou no.
EVAP CANISTER PURGEVALVE 2P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Go to step 9.
NO Replace the EVAP canister purge valve.l
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
Check for continuity between EVAP canister purge
valve 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
EVAP CANISTER PURGEVALVE 2P CONNECTOR
PCS{YEL/BLU)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair short in the wire between the EVAP
canister purge valve and the ECI\4 {821).1
NO 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.I
9.
10.
12
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A973X-041-XXXXX
EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve Test
1 1 , Disconnect both vacuum hoses from the EVAP two
way valve (A), and connect a vacuum pump to the
canister port on the EVAP two way valve.
Turn the EVAP bypass solenoid valve on with the
Honda PGM Tester, or connect ECM connecter
terminal E20 to body ground with a jumper wire.
ECM CONNECTOR E 131P)
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JUMPERWIRE
2WBS(BLU/RED}
13.
14.
Wire side of female terminals
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Apply vacuum to the hose.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
YES-Go to step 15,
NO Go to step 20.