2003 HONDA CIVIC ECT sensor

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DTC Troubleshooting (cont'd)
DTC P0123: TP Sensor Circuit High Voltage
1. Turn the ignition switch oN (ll)
2. Check the throttle position with the scan tool.
ls there about 10% or 0.5 V when the throttle is
fully closed and about 90% or 4.5 V when the
throttle is f ully opened?
YES lntermittent failure. system is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the TP sensor and at the ECM, I
NO Go to step 3.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect the TP sensor 3P connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
6. At the wire harness side, measure voltage between
the TP sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and
No.3.
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR
W;re side of female terminals
ls thete about 5 V?
YES-Replace the throttle body (the TP sensor is
not available separately). I
NO Go to step 7.
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7. Measure voltage between ECM connector
terminals A10 and A20.
ECM CONNECTOR A 131PI
Wire side of female terminals
Is there about 5 V?
YES- Repair open in the wire between the ECM(A10) and the TP sensor. t
NO Update the ECM if it does not have the latest
soflware, or substitute a known-good ECM, then
recheck (see page 11-6). lf the symptom/indicationgoes away with a known-good ECM, replace the
original ECM.I

DTC Pl121: TP Sensor Signal Lower Than
Expected
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the throttle position with the scan tool.
ls 12.9'/.,0.6 V, or higher indicated when the
throttle is tully opened?
YES- Intermittent failure, system is OK at this
time.I
NO-Replace the TP sensor (the TP sensor is not
available separately). I
DTCP1122:.fP Sensor Signal Higher Than
Expected
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the throttle position with the scan tool.
ls 12.9 %,0.6 V, or less indicated when the throttle
is f ully closed?
YES Intermittent failure, system is OK at this
time.l
NO Replace the TP sensor (the TP sensor is not
available separately). I
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aDTG Troubleshootang (cont'dl
DTC P0128: Cooling System Malfunction
NOTE; lf the DTCS listed below are stored at the same
time as DTC P0128. troubleshoot those DTCS first, thenrecheck for P0128.
P0107, P0108, P1128, P1129: N4anifold absolutepressure (MAP) sensor
P] I06, P1 107, P1 108: Barometric pressure (BARO)
sensor
P1259: VTEC system
P01 16, P01 17, P01 18: Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor
P01 12, P01 13: Intake air temperature (lAT) sensor
P0500: Vehicle speed sensor {VSS)P0335, P0336: Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
P0300: Random misfire
P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304: No. 1, No. 2, No.3 or No.4
cylinder misfire
P0505: ldle control system malfunction
P1519: ldle air control (lAC)valve
DTC P0128 can occasionally set when the hood is
opened while the engine is running.
1. Check the engine coolant level
Is the engine coolant level low?
VES Refill the engine coolant. lf necessary, repair
the coolant leakage.l
NO Go to step 2.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and make sure the
A,/C is off.
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3. Check the radiator fan.
Does the tadiator fan keep running?
YES Checkthe rad iato r fan circuit (see page 10-
14), the radiator fan switch circuit (Short) (see page
10-'16), and the radiator fan switch (see page 10-17).
Also, inspect the ECT and IAT circuits and terminal
connections. lf the circuits, the switch, and the
connections are OK, update the ECI\4 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 thermostat (see page 10-8).1

DTC P0134: Ay'F Sensor (Sensor 1) No Activity
Detected
1. Check the attachment state of the A,/F sensor(Sensor 1).
ls it slacked f rom the exhaust pipe?
YES- Reinstall the Ay'F sensor (Seneor 1) (see page
11-113).t
NO-Go to step 2.
2. Reset the ECM (see page 1 1-4).
3. Stan the engine. Hold the engine speed at
3,000rpm with no load (in neutral) until the radiator
fan comes on, then let it idle for 2 minute.
ls DTC PO134 indicated?
YES-Replace the Ay'F sensor {Seneor 1) (see page
11-113).t
NO - Intermittent failu re, sistem is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the Ay'F sensor (Seneor 1 ) and the ECM.I
DTC P0137: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
Circuit Low Voltage
1. Reset the ECM (see page I1-4)
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm wilh
no load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
3. Check the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) output
voltage at 3,000 rpm with the scan tool.
ls there 0.3 V or less?
YES Go to step 4.
NO-lntermittent failure, system is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and at the ECM.I
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P
connector.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) output
voltage with the scan tool.
ls there 0.3 V or less?
YES Go to step 8.
NO Replace the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2).1
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector E (31P).
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aDTC Troubleshooting (cont'dl
10. Check for continuity between the secondary HO2S(Sensor 2) 4P connector terminal No. 2 and bodygrou nd.
SECONDARY H02SISENSOR 2) 4P CONNECTOR
Terminal side of male terminals
ls there continuity?
YES-Repair shon in the wire between the ECM(E2) and the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2). t
NO 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|
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DTC P0138: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
Circuit High Voltage
1. Resetthe ECM {see page'11-4).
2. Startthe engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
3. Check the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) output
voltage at 3,000 rpm with the scan tool.
ls thete 1.0 V or morc?
YES Go to step 4.
NO-lntermittent failure, system is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and at the ECM.I
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P
connector.
Connect secondary H02S (Sensor 2) 4P connector
terminals No. 1 and No. 2 with a jumper wire.
SECONDARY HO2S{SENSOR 2) 4P CONNECTOR
JUMPER WIRE
SG3 (PNKISHO25 (WHT/RED)
Terminal side oJ male terminals
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).

8.Check the secondary H02S (Sensor 2) output
voltage with the scan tool,
ls there 1.0 V ot mote?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO Replace the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2).1
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Connect ECM connector terminals E2 and E4 with a
JUmper wrre.
ECM CONNECTOR E 131PI
Wire side of female terminals
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) output
voltage with the scan tool.
ls there 1.0 V or more?
YES Update the ECM if it does not have the latest
soflware, 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 Repair open in the wire between the ECM (E2,
E4) and the secondary HO2S {Sensor 2).I
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12.
JUMPER WIRE
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DTC P0139: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2l Slow
Response
1. Resetthe ECM (see page 11-4).
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
Check the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) output
voltage at 3,000 rpm with the scan tool.
ls thete 0.3- 0.8 V, fot 2 minutes?
YES Replace the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2).!
NO- lntermittent failure, system is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose terminais at
the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and at the ECM.I
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DTC Troubleshooting (cont'dl
DTC P0141: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2l
Heater Circuit Malfunction
1. Reset the ECM (see page 1 l-4)
2. Start the engine.
ls DTC P0141 indicated?
YES-Go to step 3.
NO-lntermittent failure, system is OK at this time.
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and at the ECM.I
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the secondary H02S (Sensor 2) 4P
connecror.
At the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) side, measure
resistance between H02S 4P connector terminals
No.3 and No. 4.
SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 21 4P CONNECTOR
Wire side ol lemale terminals
ls there about 3.3 Q ?
YES Go to step 6.
NO- Replace the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2). t
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6. Check for continuity between body ground and
secondary H02S (Sensor 2) 4P connector terminals
No.3 and No. 4 individually.
SECONDARY HO2S {SENSOR 21 4P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES- Replace the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2).1
NO-Go to step 7.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Measure voltage between secondary H02S 4P
connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4,
SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 2l ilP CONNECTOR
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10.
s02sHTc{BLK/WHTIIG1 (BLK/ORN}
Terminal side of male terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 9.
NO Go to step 12.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector E {31P)

1 1. Check for continuity between ECM connector
terminal E6 and body ground.
ECM CONNECTOR E {31PI
Wire side o{f Iemale terminals
ls therc continuity?
YES-Repair short in the wire between the ECM
(E6) and the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2).1
NO-Update the ECM if it does not have the latest
soflware, 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
Measure voltage between secondary HO2S
(Sensor 2) 4P connector terminal No. 4 and body
g rou nd.
SECONDARY HO2S {SENSOR 2I 4P CONNECTOR
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l[faJl--ro'14 | IBLK/OFN)
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Terminal side of male terminals
ls there battety voltage?
YES Go to step 13.
NO-Checkthe No. 4 ACG (10A) fuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box. lf the fuse is OK, repair open in
the wire between the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
and No. 4 ACG (10A) fuse.l
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P
connector.
Disconnect ECM connector E (31P).
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Measure voltage between ECM connector terminal
E6 and A5.
ECM CONNECTORS
A (31 P)
E {31 P}
Wire side ot female terminals
Is there 0-1 V or less?
YES-Repair open in the wire between the ECM
(E6) and the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2). !
NO 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. a
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