Gonventional Brake Components
IBrake Booster Test
Functional Test
1. With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal
several times to deplete the vacuum reservoir, thenpress the pedal hard, and hold itfor 15 seconds. lfthe pedal sinks, either the master cylinder is
bypassing internally, or the brake system (master
cylinder, lines. modulator, or calipers) is leaking.
2. Start the engine with the brake pedal pressed. lf thepedal sinks slightly, the vacuum booster is workingproperly. lf the pedal height does not vary, thebooster or check valve is faulty.
3. With the engine running, press the brake pedal
lightly. lfthe brake pedal sinks more than 1O mm
{3/8 in, ) in 3 minutes, the master cylinder is faulty.A slight change in pedal height when the Ay'C
compressor cycles on and off is normal. (The A,/C
compressor load changes the vacuum available tothe booster.)
Leak Test
1. Press the brake pedal with the engine running, thenstop the engine. lf the pedal height does not vary
while pressed for 30 seconds, the vacuum boosteris OK. lf the pedal rises, the booster is faulty.
2. With the engine stopped, press the brake pedal
several times using normal pressure. When thepedal is first pressed, it should oe row.
On consecutive applications, the pedal height
should gradually rise. lfthe pedal position does notvarv, check the booster check valve.
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3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (check
valve built-in) (A) at the booster side.
5.
4.Start the engine, and let it idle. There should bevacuum available. lf no vacuum is available, thecheck valve is not working properly. Repiace thebrake booster vacuum hose and check valve, andrelesI.
Reconnect the brake booster vacuum nose.
Start the engine, and then pinch the brake boostervacuum hose between the check valve and thebooster,
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 30 seconds,Press the brake pedal several times using normalpressu re,
When the pedal is first pressed, it should be low.On consecutive applications, the pedal height
should gradually rise.
. lf the pedal position does notvary, replacethe
brake booster.. lf the pedal position varies, replace the brake
booster vacuum hose/check valve assembly.
General Troubleshooting Information
ABS Indicator
. lf the system is OK,theABS indicator goes off 2
seconds after turning the ignition switch ON (ll)
without starting the engine, and then comes on again
and goes off 2 seconds later after starting the engine.
This occurs because the ABS control unitisturned
on by the lG2 power source.. The ABS indicator comes on when the ABS control
unit detects a problem in the system. However, even
though the system is operating properly, the indicator
will come on under these conditions:- Only the drive wheels rotate- One drive wheel is stuck- The vehicle goes into a spin- The ABS continues to operate for a long time.- The vehicle is subjected to an electrical signal
disturbance
To determine the actual cause of the problem, question
the customer about the problem. taking the above
condilions into consideration.
. When a Droblem is detected and lhe ABS indicator
comes on, there are cases when the indicator stays
on until the ignition switch is turned OFF, and cases
when the indicator goes off automatically when the
sYstem returns to normal.- DTC 61: The ABS indicator goes off automatically
when the system returns to normal.- DTC 11, 13,15,17 ,31,32,33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 54,
or 81: The ABS indicator stays on until the ignition
switch is turned OFF whether or not the system
returns to normal.- DfC 12, 14, 16, 1a,21,51,52, or 53; The ABS
indicator goes off when the vehicle is driven again
and the system is OK after the ignition switch is
turned from OFF to ON {ll}.
Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTCI
. The memory can hold three DTCS. However, when
the same DTC is detected more than once, the more
recent DTC is written over the earlier one.
Therefore, when the same problem is detected
repeatedly, it is memorized as a single DTC.. The DTCs are in the order they occurred, beginning
with the most recent.. The DTCS are memorized in the EEPROM (non-
volatile memory). Therefore. the memorized DTCs
are not cleared when the battery is disconnected, the
ignition switch is turned off, or the system returns to
normal. Do the specified procedures to clear the
DTCs.
Self-diagnosis
. Self-diagnosis can be classified into two categories:- Initial diagnosis:
Done right after the engine starts and until the ABS
indicator goes off- Regular diagnosis:
Done rightafterthe initial diagnosis until the
ignition switch is turned OFF. When a problem is detected by self-diagnosis, the
system does the following:- Turns the ABS indicator on- Memorizes the DTC- Stops ABS control
Kickback
The pump motor operates when the ABS is functioning,
and the fluid in the reservoir is forced out to the master
cylinder, causing kickback at the brake pedal.
Pump Motor
. The pump motor operates when the ABS is
functioning.. The ABS control unit checks the pump motor
operation when the vehicle is started the first time
after the ignition switch is turned ON (ll). You may
hear the motor operate at this time, but it is normal.
(cont'd)
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ABS Components
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'd)
How to Troubleshoot ABS DTCs
The troubleshooting flowchart procedures assume that
the cause of the oroblem is still Dresent and the ABS
indicator is still on. Following the flowchart when the
ABS indicator does not come on can result in incorrect
diagnosis.
The connector illustrations show the female terminal
connectors with a single outline and the male terminal
connectors with a double outline.
1. Ouestion the customer about the conditions when
the problem occured, and try to reproduce the
same conditions for troubleshooting. Find out
when the ABS indicator came on, such as during
ABS control, after ABS control, when the vehicle
was at a certain speed, etc.
2. When the ABS indicator does not come on during
the test-drive, but troubleshooting is done based on
the DTC, check for loose connectors. poor terminal
contact, etc., before you start troubleshooting.
3. After troubleshooting, clear the DTC,disconnect the
Honda PGM Tester. and test-drive the vehicle.
Make sure the ABS indicator does not come on.
How to Retrieve ABS DTCs
Honda PGM Tester Method:
1, Wjth the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector (DLC)
(B) under the driver's side of the dashboard.
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2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and follow the
prompts on the PGM Tester to display the DTC{S)
on the screen. After determining the DTC, refer to
the DTC Troubleshooting Index.
NOTE: See the Honda PGM Tester user's manual
for specific instructions.
Service Check Signal (SCS) Circuit Method:
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector (DLC)
(BI under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Short the SCS circuit to body ground using the
Honda PGM Tester.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. The blinking frequency indicates the DTC. DTCS are
indicated by a series of long and short blinks. One
long blink equals 10 shon blinks. Add the long and
short blinks together to determine the DTC. After
determining the DTC, refer to the DTC
Troubleshooting Index.
NOTE:. lf the DTC is not memorized, the ABS indicator
will go off for 3.6 seconds, and then come back
on.. lf the ABS indicatorstays on, troubleshootfor"ABS indicator does not go off" (see step 1 onpage 19-53).
Th€ system will not indicate the DTC unless these
conditions are met:. The brake pedal is not pressed.. The ignition switch is turned ON {ll).. The SCS circuit is shorted to body ground before
the ignition switch is turned ON (ll).
Example ot DTC 15
Long blinkShort blinks{five timesl
Examole of DTC 22
Long blinks (two times)
Turn the ignition swltch OFF,
Disconnect the Honda PG M Tester from the DLC.
5.
How to Clear ABS DTCs
Honda PGM Tester Method:
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A)to the l6Pdata link connector (DLC)
{B} under the driver's side of the dashboard.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and clearthe
DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the
PGM Tester.
NOTE: See the Honda PG l\4 Tester user's manual
for sDeclf ic instructions.
Cycling the lgnition Switch Method:
Clear the DTC by turning the ignition switch ON (ll) then
OFF at least 20 times.
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DTC Troubleshooting
DTC 11, 13, 15, 17: Wheel Sensor
(Open/Short to Body Ground/Short to Power)
1. Disconnect the ABS control unit 31P connector.
2. Sta rt the engine.
3. Measure the voltage between the appropriate
wheel sensor (*)circuitterminal of theABS
control unit 31P connector and body ground (see
table).
DTCADpropriate Terminal
11 (Rioht-front)No.5: FRS (t)
13 (Left-front)No, 7: FLS (*)
15 {Riqht-rear}No. 2: RRS (*)
17 (Left-rear)No.9 RtS (f )
ABS CONTROL UNIT 31P CONNECTOR
FRS {+IIGNR/BLK} FLS I+I (BLU
RRS {+)(GNR/YEL)
Wire side of female terminals
ls thete battery voltage?
YES Repair short to power in the (+) circuit wire
between the ABS modulator-control unit and the
appropriate wheel sensor. I
NO Go to step 4.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Check for continuity between the appropriate
wheel sensor (+ ) circuit terminal and body ground
{see table).
DTCAppropriate Terminal
11 (Riqht-front)No. 5: FRS (+)
13 (Left-front)No. 7: FLS (*)
15 (Rioht-rear)No.2: RRS (*)
17 (Left-rear)No.9 RLS (+l
ABS CONTROL UNIT 31P CONNECTOR
Wire side
ls there continuity?
YES Go to step 6.
NO-Go to step 7.
Disconnect the harness 2P connector from the
appropriate wheel sensor, then check for continuity
between the 1+)and ( )terminals ofthe harness
and body ground.
ls there continuity?
YES-Repair shortto body ground in the (+)or { )
circuit wire between the ABS modulator-control
unit and the wheel sensor.l
NO Repiace the wheel sensor.l
(cont'd)
Wire side of female terminals
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DTC 54: Main Relay Stuck OFF
1. Checkthe No.8 (20A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/
relay box, and reinstallthe fuse if it is OK.
ls the f use OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO Replace the fuse, and recheck.l
2. Disconnect the ABS control unit 31P connector.
3. l\4easure the voltage between the ABS control unit
connector terminal No. 18 and body ground.
ABS CONTROL UNIT 31P CONNECIOR
Wire side of female terminals
Is there battety voltage?
YES Replace the ABS modulator-control unit.l
NO-Repair open in the wire between the ABS
control unit and the under-hood fuse/relay box.I
DTC 61: lG2 Voltage
NOTE: Check the No. 11 (7.5A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box before troubleshooting.
1. Clear the DTC, then disconnect the Honda PGM
tesler.
2. Test drive the vehicle.
Doesthe ABS indicator come on and is DTC 61
ind icated ?
YES Go to step 3.
NO The system is OK at this time.l
3. Disconnect the ABS control unit3lPconnector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Measure the voltage between the ABS control unit
31P connectorterminal No. 15 and body ground.
ABS CONTROL UNIT 31P CONNECTOR
ls there battery voltage?
YES Replace the ABS modulator-control unit.l
NO - Repair open in the wire between the ABS
control unit and the under-hood {use/relay box.l
Wire side of female terminals
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ABS Components
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'd)
DTC 81: CPU (Central Processing Unit)
1. Clear the DTC, then disconnect the Honda PGM
Tester.
2. Test-drive the vehicle.
Does the ABS indicator come on and is DTC 81
indicated ?
YES Replace the ABS modulator-control unit.l
NO-The system is OK at this time. t
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ABS Indicator Gircuit
Troubleshooting
ABS indicator does not come on
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and watch the ABS
indicator.
Does the ABS indicator come on?
YES The system is OK at this time.I
NO Go to step 2,
Pull up the parking brake lever.
Does the btake system indicator come on?
YES Go to step 3.
NO Repair open in the indicator power source
circuit. lf necassary, substitute a known-good ABS
modulator-control unit, and recheck. I. Blown No, 10 (7.5A) fuse.. Open in the wire between the No. 10 (7.5A)fuse
and lhe gauge assembly,. Open circuit inside the fuse box.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the ABS control unit 31P connector.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the ABS indicator come on?
YES-Check for loose terminals in the ABS control
unit 31P connector. lf necessary, substitute a
known-good ABS modulator-control unit, and
recheck.l
NO Go to step 6.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Remove the gauge assembly (see page 22-64).
3.
5.
6.
7.
ABS Components
5.
6.
ABS Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'dl
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Measure the voltage between the ABS control unit
31P connector termina I No. 15 and body ground.
ABS CONTROL UNIT 3IP CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
Is there battety voltage?
YES-Go to step 7.
NO-Repair open in the wire between the No. 11(7.5A) fuse and the ABS control unit.I
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Check for continuity between the ABS control unit
31P connector terminal No. 19 and body ground.
ABS CONTROL UNIT 31P CONNECTOB
Wire side ot Iemale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Go to step 9.
NO-Repair open in the wire between the ABS
control unit and body ground (G202). t
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
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8.
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10. Connect the ABS control unit3lPconnector
terminal No.20 and body ground with a jumper
wire.
ABS CONTROL UNIT 31P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminats
Does the ABS indicator go off?
YES-Check for loose terminals in the ABS control
unil 31P connector. lf necessary, substitute a
known-good ABS modulator-control unit, and
recheck.I
NO Go to step 1 1.
Remove the gauge assembly, and leave the
connectors connected. Connect the gauge
assembly connector A (22P) terminal No. '12 and
body ground with a jumper wire.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR A (22P)
\'l '1.
Wire side of female terminals
Does the ABS indicator go off?
YES-Repair open in the wire between the gauge
assembly and the ABS control unit.I
NO-Check for loose gauge assembly connectors.
lf the connectors are OK, replace the printed circuit
board in the gauge assembly.l