vehicle speed sensor HONDA CIVIC 1998 6.G User Guide

PGM-FI System
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI ('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
@The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0500: A malfunction problem in the Vehicle SpeedSensor (VSS) circuit Iexcept A!/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)1.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0501: A range/performance problem in the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS) circuit [A,rT {D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)].
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
A {32P} LG.t
VSS IBLU/WHT}
Wire side ot temale terminals
LGI(BRN/8LK}
The MIL has been reDorted on.DTC P0500 or P0501 is stored.
Problem verification:1- Test drive the vehicle.2. Check the vehicle speed withthe scan tool.
Intermittent tailure, system is OKat this time. Check tor Door con-nections or loose wires at C117{VSSland ECM/PCM.
ls the correct speed indicated?
Check for an open in the ECM/PCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Elock the rear wheels and setthe parking brake.3. Jack up the front of the vehicleand support it with safetystands.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Block the right tront wheel andslowly rotate the left front
6, Measure voltage between theECM/PCM connector termi-nals C18 and A9.
Subslitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indic.tion goes away, replace theorisinal ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage pulse 0 Vand 5 V?
Check tor a short in ihe ECM/PCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disco n n ect the ECM/PCMconnector C (31P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).4. Block the right front wheeland slowly rotate the left front
5. Measure voltage between theECM/PCM connector terminalsC18 and A9.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lI symptom/indication goes away. replacethe original ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage pulse 0 Vand s V?
- Repair short in the wirebetwGen ECM/PCM {C18} endvss, TcM.- Repair open in the wirebetween ECM/PCM {Cl8} andvss.- lf wire is OK, test the VSSlsee section 23).
{BRN/BLK}
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c {31P}
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VSS {BLU/WHT}
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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) ('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
Thescantoo|indicatesDiagnosticTroub|ecode(DTc)Po5o0:Ama|functionproblemintheVehic|espeed
Sensor (VSS) circuit lexcept A//T (D16Y/, D16Y8 engine)l'
Thescantoo|indicatesDiagnost|cTroub|eCode(DTC)Po5o1:Arange/performanceprob|emintheVehicle
SDeed Sensor {VSS) circuit tA,/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)1.
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
B {25P)
I
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Wire side ol lemale terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
B E5PI
The MIL has been reported on
OTC P0500 or P0501 is stored.
Problem veritication:1. Test-drive the vehicle.
2. Check the vehicle speed with
the scan tool
lntermitt6nt failure, sYstem is OK
at thb time. Check tor Poor con-
nections or loose wir6 at C117
{vss} .nd ECM/PCM
ls the correct sPeed indicated?
Check for an open in the ECM/
PCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Block the rear wheels and set
the parking brake
3. Jack uP the front ofthe vehicle
and support it with safety
stands.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Block the right front wheel and
slowly rotate the left front
6, Measure voltage between the
ECM/PCM connector termi_
nals C23 and 820.
Substituto a known'good ECM/
PcM and rech€ck. ll sYmptom/
indic€tion goes awaY, lsplace the
original ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage Pulse 0 V
and 5 V or battery voltage?
Check for a short in the ECM/
PCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disco n n ect the EcM/PcM
connector C (31P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
4. Block the right front wheel
and slowly rotate the left front
5. Measure voltage between the
ECM/PCM connector terminals
C23 and 820.
Substiiute . known-good ECM/
PCM and r6check. lf symptom/indication goes awaY, rePlace
the origin.l ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage Pulse 0 V
and 5 V or battery voltage?
- Reoair short in the wire
between ECM/PCM {C23} and
vss. TcM.- Repai. open in the wire
between ECM/PCM {C231 andvss.- lf wire is OK, tesr the VSS
{see sestion 23).
Wire side oI female terminals
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lTo420l Th" """n toot indicates Diagnostic Troubte code (DTc) p0420: catatyst sysrem efficiency below threshold.
Description
This system evaluates the catalyst's capacity by means of the Ho2s {Primary and secondary) output during stable driving
conditions. ll deterioration has been detected during two consecutive driving cycles. the MIL comes on and DTC P0420 will
be stored.
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS tisted below are stored at the same time as DTC P0420, troubleshoot those DTCS first. then
recheck for DTC P0420
P0137, P0138: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
Po14'1:Secondary H02S {Sensor 2) Heater
Possibl€ Cause
. TWC Deterioration
. Exhaust system leakage
Troubleshooting Flowchart
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The MIL has been reported on.
DTC P0420 is stored
Problem verilication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce
dure.2. Start the engine Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm wath no
load {in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on.
3. Connect the SCS service con
4. Test drive 40 - 55 mph for
approx, two minutes Then
decelerate for at least 3 sec_
onds with the throttle com'pletely closed- Then reduce
the vehicle speed to 35 mph,
and try to hold it until the
readiness code comes on
Intermittent Iailure, system is OK
at this time.ls DTC P0420 indicated?
Check the TWC {see section 9l
lf necessary, replace the TwC

Emission Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System (D16Y5 engine with GWI (cont'dl
lTl49il T_he scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (OTC) P1491: A malfunction in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation- lEgh) svstem.
CvT lM/T see page 1l-2611:
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EGR VALVELIFT SENSOR#16 HOSE
PUMP/GAUGE,0- 30 in.HsA973X-041-XXXXX
EGRVALVE
The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P1491 is stoled.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-du re.2. Connect the SCS service con'
3. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload {in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,4. Drive the vehicle on the roadfor approx. 10 minutes. Try tokeep the engine speed in the1,700 - 2,500 rpm range.
Intermittonl failure, system is OKat this time. Check for Door con-nections or loose wires at, C144{EGR velve} and ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P l49l indicated?
Check fo. vacuum to ihe EGR
1. Disconnect the No. 16 hose fromthe EGR valve.2. Connect a vacuum pump/gauge to the hose.3. Start the engine and let it idle.
ls there any vacuum?
Check tor a malfunction in theEGR control solenoid valve:'1. Disconnect the EGR controlsolenoid valve 2P connector,2. Becheck the No. 16 hose for
Check vacuum hose routing o,the entire EGR svstem. lf hoserouting is OK, replac€ the EGRcontrol solenoidvalv6.
ls there any vacuum?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. It symptom/indicalion goes away, replacethe original ECM/PCM.
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Transmission Assembly
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Removal
@. Make sure iacks and safety stands are placed prop€dy,
and hoist brackets are atlach€d to correct position on
the enginc.
. Apply parking brake and block rear whosls so car will
nol roll olf stands and lall on you while working under
it.
CAUTION: Use fender covers to svoid damaging painted
surfaces.
1. Disconnect the negative {-) cable first, then the pos-
itive (+) cable from the battery'
Drain transmission oil {see page 13-3).
Remove the intake air tube. intake air duct and air
cleaner housing assembly (see section 5).
Disconnect the starter motor cables, transmission
ground wire and back-up light switch connector.
6x1.0 mm BACK-UP LIGHT
9.8 N.m (1.0 ksf.m, 7.2 lbI.ft) swlTcH CoNNECTOR
8x 1 .25 mm8.8 N.m {0.9 kgt.m,6.5 lbf.ftl
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ARTER
5. Remove the wire harness clamps.
vssCONNECTOR
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connec-
ror.
Remove the clutch line bracket, clutch line clamp,
and slave cvlinder.
CAUTION:
. Do not opsr.te tho clutdh pedal once the 3lavc
cylindor has b6on romoved.
. Tske care not to bend tha clutch lin6.
7.
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Transmission Assembly
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Removal
@Make sure iacks and safoty stands are placad plop-
erly (3ee section l).
Apply parking braks and block rear wheels so car
will not roll off stands and fall on you while working
under il.
CAUTION: Us6 fonder cove6 to avoid damaging painted
sudaces.
Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery,
then the positive (+l cable.
Drain the transmission oil. then reinstall the drain
plug with a new washer (see page 13-47).
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly (see s€ction 5).
Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and
the transmission ground wire.
Remove the lower radiator hose clamp from the
transmission hanger B.
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8 x 1 .25 mm22Nm12.2kgl'm,
LOWER RADIATORHOSE CLAMP
16 rbtft)
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7.
Bemove the wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the starter motor cables and the vehicle
speed sensor (VSS) connector.
8 x 1.25 mm8.8 N.m (0.9 kgf.m,6.5 tbtftl
STARTERMOTORCABLES
8. Remove the clutch line bracket and the slav6 cylin-
oer.
NOTE: Do not operate the clutch pedal once the
slave cylinder has been removed.
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Description
Electronic Control System (cont'd)
Shift Control
The PCM instantaneously determines which gear should be selected by various signals sent from sensors, and actuatesthe shift control solenoid valves A and B to control shifting. Also. a Grade Logic Control System has been adopted to con-trol shifting in E position while the vehicle is ascending or descending a slope, or reducing speed.
PoshionGearShift Control Solenoid
Vslve A
Shift Control Solenoid
Valve B
8,tr
1stOFFON
2ndONON
3rdONOFF
E4thOFFOFF
tr2ndONON
E-ReverseONOFF
*See page 14-31 for reverse inhibitor control description.
Lock-up Control
From sensor input signals, the PCM determines whether to turn the lock-up ON or OFF, and activates lock-up controlsolenoid valve A and/or B accordingly. The combination of driving signals to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B andthe linear solenoid pressure is shown in the table below.
Lock-up ConditionsLock-up Control
Solenoid Valvo A
Lock-up Control
Solenoid Valve B
Linoar Solonoid
Prggguro
Lock-up OFFOFFOFFHigh
Lock-up, HalfONDuty operation
OFF * ONLow
Lock-up, FullONONHigh
LOCK-Up
during decelerationONDuty operation
OFF - ON
a
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GRADE LOGIC CONTROL SYSTEM
How it works:
The pCM compares actual driving conditions with driving conditions memorized in the PCM, based on the input from the
vehicle speed sensor, the throttle position sensor, the barometoric pressure sensor, the engine coolant temperature sensor,
the brake switch signal, and the shift lever position signal, to control shifting while a vehicle is ascending or descending a
slope, or reducing speed.
SIGNALS OETECTED
O.iving Resi3lence
Judgemenl ot Conirolling Arca
. Ascending mod€
lFuzzy loqicl. Gradual Ascending mode' Ste€p Ascending mode. Oescending mode. Gr.du.l Descending mode. Steep D6cending mode
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PCM CONNECTOR B {25P1 {cont'dl
Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMeasuring Conditions/Terminal Vohage
811SHBShift control solenoid valve B
control
In 1st gear and 2nd gear in -q1, q11 position,
and in E] position: Battery voltage
In 3rd gear and 4th gear in lD.J, [Dr- position: 0 V
B't2SLUInterlock controlWhen ignition switch is ON (ll), brake pedal
deoressed and accelerator Dedal released: 0 V
813D4 INDD4 Indicator light controlWhen ignition switch is first turned ON (ll):
Battery voltage for two seconds
In E position: Baftery voltage
B't 4NMSGMainshaft speed sensor groundAlways: 0 V
E tcNMMainshaft speed sensor signal
input
Depending on engine speed: Pulsing signal
When engine is stopped: 0 V
816ATP RAy'T gear position switch Eposition signal input
InE position: 0V
In other than E position: Battery voltage
817ATP 2A/T gear position switch E posi-
tion signal input
InE position: 0V
In orher than E position: Battery voltage
818 to 821Not used
s22NCSGCountershatt speed sensor groundAlwaysr 0 V
B23NCCountershaft speed sensor signal
input
Depending on vehicle speed: Pulsing signal
When vehicle is stopped: 0 V
B24ATP D4Ay'T gear position switch lor posi-
tion signal input
InEposition:0V
In other than 6 position: 5 V
ATP NPA,/T gear position switch E and
N position signals input
InE and E positions: 0V
In otherthan E and N] positions: Battery voltage
PCM CONNECTOR C {31P)
Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMeasuring Conditions/Terminal Voltage
Cl to C6- see section 11 -
c1Service check signalWith ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector oDen; 5 V
With ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector connected with sDecial tool: 0 V
C8 to Cg- see section 11 -
c10VBUBack-up power systemAlways battery voltage
C11 to C31- see section '11 -
PCM CONNECTOR D (16P}
Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMeasuring Conditions/Terminal Voltage
Dl to D4- see section 11 -
D5STOP SWBrake switch signal inputBrake pedal depressed: Battery voltage
Brake pedal released: 0 V
D6 to D16- see section 1 l -
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FCM CONNECTOR D {16P)
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Terminal NumberSignalDo3criptionMeasuring Conditions/Torminal Vohage
D1LCALock-up control solenoid valve A
control
When lock-up is ON: Battery voltage
With no lock-up: 0 V
SHBShift control solenoid valve B
control
In E position, in 1st and 2nd gear in E, E
position: Battery voltage
ln 3rd gear in E, E, in 4th gear in E posi-
tion;0 V
D3LCBLock-up control solenoid valve B
control
When full lock-up: Battery voltage
With half lock-up: Pulsing signal
D4Not used
D5VB SOLLock-up control solenoids, shift
control solenoids and linear
solenoid power supply electrode
with ignition switch oN (ll): Battery voltage
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
D6ATP RAy'T gear position switch
E position input
tnEposition:0V
In other than E position: Approx. 10 V
SHAShift control solenoid valve A
control
In E] position, in 2nd and 3rd gear in p!, [Q]
position: Battery voltage
In 1st gear in E, @ position, in 4th gear in El
Dosition: 0 V
D8ATP D3A/T gear position switch
E position input
In E position:0V
In otherthan @ position: Approx. 10 V
D9ATP D4Ay'T gear position switch
E position switch
In El position: 0 V
In other than E position: Approx. 5 V
D10NCCountershaft speed sensor signal
input
Depending on vehicle speed: Pulsing signal
When vehicle is stooped: 0 V
D11NMMainshaft speed sensor signal
Inpur
Depending on engine speed: Pulsing signal
When engine is stopped: 0 V
D't2NMSGMainshaft speed sensor ground
D13ATP NPAy'T gear position switch E and
E position input
InE and E positions: 0V
In other than E and E positions: Approx. 10 V
D14AfP 2Ay'T gear position switch
E position input
tnEposition;0V
In other than E position: Approx. 10 V
D16NCSGCountershaft speed sensor
ground