Pgm fi HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G User Guide

PGM-FI System
(From page 11-109)
Replace the sensor that causedthe light to go out.Does the N4lL go OFF?
Check fo. a short in the wi.os(VCC lines):':. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disco n n ect the ECM/PCMconnector D (16P).
3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals D4 andD10 individually.
Ropair short to body groundin the wire betweon ECM/PCM {O4) and MAP s6n3or.Repair short to body groundin the wire between ECM/PCM lD10l, the TP sensor, theEGR valve lift sensor {D16Y5engine) and/or the Fuel tankpressure sensor {'96 Dl6Ygengine lcoupe),'97 D16Y7engine (coupe: KL model,sedan: KL (LXl model), '97
D16Y8 engine (coupe: allmodels, sedan: KL model. €8-allmodelsl.
ls there continuity?
Check tor rn open in the wires(lGP lines):1. Disconnect the fuel injectorsand IAC valve connectors,2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).3. Meas u re voltage betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals A11 and424 indivjdually.- Repair open in the wirels)between ECM/PCM (A11,A24land PGM-Fl main relay.- Check for poor connectionsor loose wiras at the PGM-FImain relay,- Test the PGM-FI mdin relavlsee pag6 11-237).
ls there battery vohage?
Check for an open in the wires(LG line3):1. Reconnect all sensor connectors.2. Reconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector D (16P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure vo ltage betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals Ag andA22 individually.
Repair open in the wirolglb€twe€n ECM/PCM {A9, A22} andG101 that had more than 1.0 V.
ls there less than 1.0 V?
Substitute 6 known-good ECM/PCM and r€check. lf symptom/indication 9o€s away, replacethe original ECM/PCM.
Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/pCMl
('96 - 98 Models, '99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/Tl (cont,dl
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D {16P}
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
Wire side of female terminals
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LG1
VCCl {YEL/RED}
IGP 1{YEL/BLKI
2I11
1213l5t6Itt8t9202321
25272a2930
IGP 2(YEL/BLKIv) (l
{8RN/BLK)
I258tol1'12tt11t5l617t8t920232a
2A2330
LG2{8RN/8LK}

Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM)
('95 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
NOTE:. When there is no Diagnostic Trouble Code lDTC) stored, the MIL will staY on if the SCS
seruice connector is connected and the ignition switch is on.. lf this symptom is intermittent, check for:- A loose No. 25 (METER) {7.5 A) fuse in the underdash fuse/relay box- A loose Fl E/M (15 Alluse in the undeFhood fuse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMPfuse (15 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box- An intermittent shon in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A18) and the gauge assem'
- an intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (C19) and the MAP sensor- An intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM {C28), the TP sensor, the
EGR valve lift sensor (D16Y5 engine) and/or the Fuel tank pressure sensor ('96 D16Y8
engine (coupe),'97 D16Y7 engine lcoupe: KL model, sodan: KL (LX) model)"g7
Dt6Y8 engine (coupe: all mod;ls, sedanl KL model),'98-all models,'99-al' models''00-all models.- PGM'FI main relay. See the oBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating
instructrons,
ECM,/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
Wire side of {emale terminals
The Mrlfunction Indicator LamP{MlL) never comes on {even tor
two seconds) after ignition is
turned ON lll).
Turn the ignition switch ON lll).
- Repair shott or open in thowire bstwoon No. 25 IMETER)l?.5 A)tuse and gauga tsom_blv.- Reolace No. 25 (METERI (7.5
Alluse.
ls the low oil pressure light on?
Try to start the engine.
Check for an opon in the wire orbulb (MlL line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the ECM/PCM con'
nector terminal A18 to bodyground with a iumper wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
Does the engine start?
- Repair open in tho wire3
betwoon ECM/PCM (A18) andgaugo .*tembly.- Rool.ce the MIL bulb.
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and rochoc&. lf sYmptom/indication goes sw6y, repl.ce
tho original ECM/PCM.Turn the ignition switch OFF.Inspect Fl E/M (15 A)fuse in theunderhood Iuse/relay box.
Rop.ir short in the wirc
betwo€n Fl E/M (15 A) luso
and PGM-Fl mrin rGl.y.Reol.ce Fl E/M (15 A)tusa.
lnspect No. 13 FUEL PUMP {15 A}
luse in the under-dash fuse/relay
- Reoair short in the wiro
between No. 13 FUEL PUMP
115 Al luse sod PGM-FI mainrelay.- Reolace No. 13 FUEL PUMP115 A) tuse.
(To page 11 112)
(cont'd)
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PGM-FI System
(From page'11-111)
Check loi an open in the wires(lGP linesl:1. Disconnect the lueliniector andIAC valve connectors.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3, Measu re voltage betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals 81 andBg individually.
- Repair open in the wiro(3)between ECM/PCM lBl, B9land PGM-Fl main relay.- Check tor poor connectionsor loose wires al the PGM-FImain relav.- Test tho PGM-FI main rehy(3.e page 11-237).
ls there battery voltage?
Check tor an open in the wires(PG, LG lines):1. Reconnect the fuel iniectorand IAC valve connectors.2. Measure voltage betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals 82, 810,820 and 822 individually.
Repair open in the wirels)between ECM/PCM and G 101llocated ai the l6ft side of thointaks m.nifoldl thrt h.d morethan 1.0 V.
ls there lessthan 1.0 V?
Check for a short in the wires
{VCCI, VCC2 lin6s}:Measure voltage between bodyground and ECM/PCM connectorterminals C19 and C28 individually.Check toa a 3hort in s 3ensor:While measuring voltagebetween body ground and ECM/PC[/t connector terminals C19and C28 individually, disconnectthe 3P connector of each sensorone at time:. MAP sensor. TP sensor. EGR valve. Fueltank pressure sensor
ls there approx.5 V?
Reoair short in lhe wire betwe.enMAP 3ansor, TP sensor, EGRvalve, Fuel tank pres3ure 3ensorand ECM/PCM {Cl9, C28).
ls there approx. 5 V?
Substiiute a known-good ECM/PCM and racheck. ll symptom/indicetion goes eway, replaceth6 original ECM/PCM.Replace tho sansor that had.pprox. 5 V.
Engine Control Module/Powertrain
('99 - 00 Model except Dl6Y5 (M/Tl
Module (ECM/PCM)
(cont'd)
Control
engine)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR B {25P)
LG1 (BRN/BLKI
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31P)
female terminalsvcc2IYEL/BLUIvccl{YEL/RED)
Wire side of female terminals
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NOTE:"in-"n tf'"r" is no Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCi stored, the MIL will stav on ;{ the scs
service connector is connected and the ignition switch is ON (ll)
. lf this symptom is intermittent, check for:- An intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A10) and the service check
connector- An intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A181 and the gauge
. s"" it'" Oab ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating
instructions.
'l
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P)
Wire side of female terminals
The Malfunction Indicator LamP
lMlL) staYs on or comes on after
Check the Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC):
1. Connect a scan tool or Honcla
PGM Tester.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
3. Read the DTC with the scan
tool or Honda PGM Tester.
Go to troubloshooting Proc€dures(see page 1141).Are any DTC(S) indicated?
check the DTC by MIL indic.tion:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Connect the SCS service con_
nector to the service check
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
Repair open or 3hort in wiro
between ihe ECM/PCM (A21)
and Data Link Connector.
Go to troubleshooting Ploce_du.es (see page 11-811.
Does the MIL indicate anY DTC?
Try to start the engine
Substitute . known-good ECM/
PCM and recheck lt sYmptom/
indication goes awaY, rePlaca
th. original ECM,/PCM.
Check for a short in the wi.e(Scs line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
and turn the ignition switch
oN 1 ).2- Meas u re voltage between
body ground and the ECM/
PCM connector terminal A10
Reoair short to body ground in
the wiro bstwaen ECM/PCM (A101
and service ch€ck connoctot.ls there battery voltage?
(To page 11-'114)
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PGM-FI System
Engine Gontrol Module/Powertrain Control
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with
Module (ECM/PCMI
M/T) (cont'dl
{From page 11 1 l3)
Check for a short in the wi.e lMlLlinelr1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector A (32P).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Repair shorl to body ground inthe wire between the ECM/PCM{A18}and MlL.
ls the MIL ON?
Substituto a known-good ECM/PCM and r€check. lf symptom/indication goes away, roplacethe o.iginal ECM/PCM.
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PGM-FI System
(From page 11-115i{From page 11-115)
Chock to. poor response:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with M inE or E position, M/T in neutral untilthe radiator tan comeson, then turn the ignitionswitch OFF.2. Start the engine.3. Check the MAP with the scantool.
ls a N4AP ot 40.0 kPa {300 mmHg,12.0 in.Hg) or less indicated withinone second after staning theengine?
The MAP sensor is OK st this time.
Check lor poor response:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with M inE or E position, M/T in neu-tral until the radiator fan comeson, then turn the ignitionswitch OFF.2. Start the engine.3. Check the MAP with the scantool.
ls a MAP of 40.0 kPa (300 mmHg,12.0 in.Hg) or less indicated withinone second after starting theengine?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rechock. lt symptom/indication go6s .way. .6plrceth€ original ECM/PCM.
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor ('96 Modelsl (cont'dl
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PGM-FI System
(From page 11-117)
ls approx. 2 kPa ('15 mmHg, 0.6in.Hg) or less indicated?
Check for a short in ihe wire{MAP line)l1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disco n nect the ECM/pCMconnector D (16P).
3. Check for continuity betweenthe MAP sensor connector No.3terminal and body ground.
R6pair lhort in tha wire b€twaenECM/PCM {D3l .nd MAP !6ru0r.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM..nd recheck. normal MAPis indiceted, .eplsce lhe originalECM/PCM,
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAp) Sensor('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/Tl (cont,d)
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR IC1l1I
MAP(RED/GRNI
Wire side of femate;rminats
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PGM-FI System
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MApl Sensor('99 - 00 Models except Dl6yS engine with M/T) (cont,dl
MAP SENSOn 3P CONNECTOB tcllilt
MAP(RED/GRNI
Wire side of female terminals
(From page 11 119)
Check for an open or shon in theMAP s€nsor:Check the MAP with the scantool.
ls approx. 2 kPa (15 mmHg,0.6 in.Hg) or less indicated?
Check tor a sho.t in lhe wire{MAP line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Discon n ect the ECN4/pCN4connector C (31P).3. Check for continuity betweenthe MAP sensor connector No. 3terminal and body ground.
Repair short in the wire betweenECM/PCM {Cl7} and MAp s€n-sor.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rech6ck. lf no.mal MApis indicated, replace the o.iginalECM/rcM.
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PGM-FI System
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAPI Sensor
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('99 - 00 Models except D16YS engine with M/T) (contd)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0108: A high voltage flow vacuum) problem in theManifold Absolute Pfessure (MAp) sensor,
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR (C111I
MAPIRED/GRNI
Wire side of female terminals
vcclIYEL/RED)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side of female terminals
Tho MIL has boon rcDortod on.DTC ml 08 b stolod.
Problem verification:'1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on, thenlet it idle.2. Check the MAP with the scantoot,
Intormittent f.ilu.e, rystom is OXat thi! time. Chock tor poor con-n6ction3 or looso wirea at C111(MAP 3en.or) and tho ECM/PC-M.
ls 101 kPa (760 mmHg.30in.Hg) or higher indicated?
Check for an open in the MAPaon5('r:1. Turn the ignalion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the MAP sensor3P connector.3. Install a jumper wire betwesnthe MAP sensor 3P conn6ctorterminals No.3 and No.2.4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).5. Check the MAP with the scantool.
ls 101 kPa (760 mmHg, 30in.Hg) or higher indicated?
Check fo. an opcn in wiro (SGlline):1. Removo the jumper wire.2. Measure voltage between theMAP sonsor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No.2.
Roprir opon in tha wiJo bctwoenthc ECM/FCM (C7l rnd the MApsonln t.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Chsck for an open in tho wi.e{MAP lino}:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Install a jumper wire on theECM/PCM connectors betweenC7 and C17.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Check the MAP with the scantool,
Repair op€n in the wir6a bstwoontho ECM/FCM (C171 and rh6 MApscnltoa.
ls 101 kPa (760 mmHg, 30in.Hg) or higher indicated?
Substituto a known-good ECM/PCM and rechcck, It normal MAPis indiceted. r.place tho originalECM/PCM.
JUMPER WIRE
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PGM-FI System
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) Sensor ('96 - 97 Models)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P0111: A range/performance problem in the lntake AarTemperature (lAT) Sensor circuit.
The IAT sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the intakeair temperature increases as shown below.
RES|STAI{CE {tol
. 32 .. ro. tr. 2r, zaa r..l-20 o 20 /|o ao ao 100 rrotlcl
INTAIG AIR TEMPEMTURE
- The MIL hss beon reported on.- DTC P0111 is stored.- Or from Probable C.use List.
Problem verification:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the IAT sensor 2Pconnector,3. Remove the IAT sensor.4. Reconnect the IAT sensor 2p
5. Leave the IAT sensor exposedto ambaent temperature,6. Turn the ignition switch oN fll).7. Check the IAT with the scantool.
Rsplscg the IAT sensor.
Check tho IAT sensor output:1. Warm the IAT sensor with ahair dryer-2. Check the IAT with the scantool.
Did the IAT rise 2"F (1.C) or morefrom the ambient temperature?Int€rmittont failu.e, system is OKat this time.
Replsce the IAT sensor.
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