pgm-fi HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Repair Manual

Electrical Troubleshooting ('99 - 00 Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - E Indicator Light Does Not Come On
FCM CONNECTOR B (25P}
LGl {8RN/ALKI{BRN/8LK}
Wire side ol temale terminals
LGl IBNN/BLK} LG2 {BRN/BLK)
i2t5 6q
910t7
LG2
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The Pll indicator light does notcome on when the ignitionswitch is fi.st turned ON (ll). lltshould come on for about twoseconda.l
Check the Service Check Con-nector:Make sure the special tool (SCS
Service Connector) is not connect-ed to the service check connector?
ls the specialtool {SCS ServiceConnector) is not connected tothe seNice check connector.
Disconnect the special tool fromthe service check connector andr6check.
Check the Dll lndicator LightiShift to d position.
Check for loose terminal fit in thePCM connecto13. It necessary.sub3titute a known-good PCMand recheck.
Does the @ indicator lightcome on?
Check the Ground Circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the B (25P) con-nector from the PCM.3. Check for continuity betweenthe 820 terminal and bodyground, and between the 822terminal and body ground.
Repair open in the wiresbetween the B20 rnd 822 termi-nals and ground (G101), andrep.ir poor ground (G1011.
Measure Power Supply CircuitVoltage:1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.2. Measure the voltage betweenterminals B1 and 822 andbetween terminals Bg and820.
Repair open or short in the wi.obetween th6 81 and/or 89 termi-nals and the PGM-FI main relav,and between th€ PGM-FI mainr€ley rnd the under-hood tus€/relay box.
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Troubleshooting Procedures
l. How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the E indicator light has been reported on, use the appropriate procedure below to diagnose and repatr theproDlem.
A. When the @ indicator light has come on:
l connect the Honda PGM Tester or an oBD ll Scan Tool to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLc) located near the leftkick panel.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the DTC and note it. Also check and notethe freeze frame data.
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart andbegin troubleshooting.
INOICATORLIGHT
NOTE: SeetheOBDll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.
Some PGM-FI problems will also make the E indicator light come on. After repairing the pGM-Fl system, disconnect theBACK UP fuse (7.5 Al in the under-hood fuse/relay box for more than l0 seconds to reset the TCM or PCM memory, rnenrecheck.
NOTE: Disconnecting the BACK UP fuse also cancels the radio preset stations and the clock setting. Make note of theradio presets before removing the fuse so you can reset them,
2.
3.
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OATA LINK CONNECTOB I16P}
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B. DTCS will be indicated by the blinking of the E indicator light with the SCS service connector connected to the
Service Check Connector as shown. (The Service Check Connector (2P) is located under the dash on the passen
ger's side of the vehicle.) Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
CONNECTOR07PAZ - 00101(x)
codes 1 through 9 are indicated by individual shon btinks. codes 10 and above are indicated by a series of long and short
b|inks.one|ongblinkequa|sloshortb|inks.Addthe|ongandshortb|inkstogethertodeterminethecode.Afterdeter
miningthecode,refertothee|ectrica|systemsymptom-to-componentchartonpagesl4-238and14.239forthe,96_98
models, and on pages 14-240 and 14'241 for the '99 - 00 models
Soc DTCI
Sor DTC2
Long blinkShort blinks |tive tim€sl
some pGM-Ft problems wi

atso make the E indicator light come on. After repairing the PGM-FI system, disconnect the
BACKUPfuse(7.5A)intheUnder.hoodfuse/re|ayboxformorethanl0secondstoresettheTcMorPcMmemory,then
recheck.
Scc DTCI5
(cont'd)
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CONNECTOR {2PI
Shorl blink (oncc)

Electrical Troubleshooting ('96 - 98 Modelsl
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Throttle position (Tpl Sensor
Possible Cause
. Disconnected throftle position(TPl 3ensor connoctol. Short or open in TP sensor wire. Fauhy TP sensol
TCM CONNECTORS
Wire s;de of female terminals
. OBO ll Scan Tool indic.tes CodeP1790.. Self-diagnosis E indicator lightblinks three times.
Check lor Anothar Code or MILBlinking:1. Turn the ignition switch ON 1 ).2. Check whether the OBD ll scantool indicates another code orthe Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MlL) blinks (see secrion 11).
Does the OBD ll scan tool indicateanothercode oristhe MIL blink-ing?
Repair the PGM-FI systom (3eesection 111.
Measure VREF Voltage:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (26P) and B{22P} connectors lrom theTCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON{fl).4. Measure the voltage bet\iveenthe 820 and A13 or 426 termi-nals,
Repair open or short in thc wireb,stween the Bao tcrminal rnd theECM.
ls lhere approx. 5 V?
Measure TPS Voltago:Measure the voltage between theB4 and A13 or 426 terminals.
Repail open in the wire tr€tweonthe Erl t6.minal ind the TP sen3o..ls there 0.4 - 0.6 V?
Check for loose TCM connectors.lf necessary, substitute a known-good TCM and r6check.
NOTE: Record all freeze data before you troubleshoot.
BLK
WHT/RED
A {26P1

Electrical Troubleshooting ('99 - 00 Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - El Indicator Light Does Not Come On
PCM CONNECTOR B I25PI
LGl {BRN/BLK)
Wire side ot female terminals
LGlIARN/BLK) LG2IBRN/BLKI
The D indicator light does notcome on whon ths ignhion switchis tirst turned ON {lll. llt shouldcome on tor about two s€conds.)
Check the Service Check Connec-tor:Make sure the special tool {SCSService Connectorl is not connected to the service check con-nector,
ls the special tool (SCS
Service Connectorl connectedto the service check connec-tor?
Disconnect the sp€cial tool f]omthe seruice chcck connoclor andaecheck.
Check the E Indicalor Light:Shift to E posjtion.
Check tor loose te.minal fit in thePCM connectors, lf nocessary,substitute a known-good PCMand aecheck.
Does the E indicator light
Check the Ground Circuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the B (25P) connector from the PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe 820 terminal and bodyground, and between the 822terminal and body ground.
Fepair open in th. wirosb€tw.en the 820 end 822 termi-nals and ground {G1011, !ndrepair poor ground {G1011.
ls there continuity?
Measure Power Supply CircuitVoltage:1. Turn the ignitlon switch ON (ll).
2. Measure the voltage betweenterminals Bl and 822 andbetween terminals B9 and820.
Ropair op€n or short in tho wireb€tween the Bl and/or B!| tarmi-nds and the PGM-FI main .ohy,and between tho PGM-FI mainrelay and the under-hood fuso/r€lav box.
ls there battery voltage?
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Road Test
NOTE: Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan com6s on).
1. Apply the parking brake and block the wheels. Start the engine, then shift to the E position while depressing the
brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
2. Test in E position
Park the vehicle in a slope (approx. 16'). apply the parking brake, and shift into E position. Release the brake; the
vehicle should not move.
3. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the position shown in the table. Check that the engine speeds meet the approx-imate vehicle speeds shown in the table.
NOTE: Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening. To monitor the throttle position sensor volt-age, use one of the following methods:
A. Connect the Honda PGM Tester, and go to the PGM-FI Data List.
A1For road testing on '96 - 98 models, remove the drive/s side kick panel to expose the TCM; on '99 - OO models,remove the passenger's side kick panel to expose the PCM (see page l,[-236),
Set the digital multimeter to check throttle position sensor voltage between terminals:. '96 - 98 modols: TCM 84 {+} and Aa (-) or A17 (-1.. '99 - 0O models: FCM C27 {+l and 820 (-l ot 822 l-1.
DIGITAL MULTIMETER(Commerci.lly rvrilabl.lKS-AHM-32-003or oquivalant
BACKPROBE ADAPTER
BRN/BLK
A {26P1
TPS {BED/BLK}
'96 - 98 Models:
BRN/BLK
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OBD ll SCAN TOOL orHONOA PGM TESTER
D{16Pt
Ware side ot female terminals
Wire side of female terminals

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Electrical
Special Toofs .,....................,23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ..............,.................... . 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting .............. ......... . . 23-5
wire color codes ..........,23-5
Schematic Symbols ........,................... . . .. .... 23-6
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ...,..................... ... .. . 23'7
Dashboard ......................23-8
Dashboard/Door ......... 23-12*Airbags ................. ....... Section 24
Air Conditioning ......... Section 21
Aftelnator ..........."""" """ 23-112
Anti-lock Brake System {ABS) Section 19*A/T Gear Position Indicator .....................,. .... ... 23-149
Automatic Transmission Svstem .... . ....... Section 14
Batterv ......... . . . ... ...... .......23-91
Blower controls .. . ... Section 2l
Charging System ....'...........23'112
Connector ldentilication and Wire Harness
Routing .................. ......23'13
Cruise Control ............,........23-240
Dash Lights Brightness Controller ............. ....... 23-180
Fan controfs "" 23'126
Fuel PumD ........ . ........ section 11
Fuses/Refay ...............,..,,.. 23'62
PGM-FI Control System ......................,....... Section 1 1
*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ....,.,.......23-131
Fuef Gauge ...........'.'.......23-142
Gauge/lndicator .. . .. 23-129
Ground Distribution .. . 23-75
Heatei controls .. . ..... Section 21*Horn................. ...............23-196
*tgnition Switch ....................23-89
lgnition System .......,.... 23-102
*lntegrated Control Unit ....................................... 23-156
fnterlock System ,........ . . , ,23-144
Lighting System . . . .. ......... 23-161
Lights, Exterior
Back-up Lights ..'............23'171
Brake Lights .................. 23'174
Daytime Bunning Lights (Canadal ............... 23'166
Front Parking Lights ......,................ .'. .......... 23-167
Front Turn Signal Lights .......... . . ............ ..,.23-167
Headtights ....".'....-... ..... 23'167
High Mount Brake Light ...................... ... .23'179
License Plate Lights ...... 23'176
Taitfights ................ .......23'171
lnterior Lights ..-.......,, . 23-142
Moonroof ..,.................,........ 23-235
Power Distribution ....... . . .23-61
Power Door Locks .......,,,. .23'251
Power Mirrors ,..............,.,...23'206
Power Relays ....... . ...... . . .. 23-86
Power Windows ............,,....23-220
Rear Window Defogger .......................... . . ... . . 23-2OO
Spark Plugs . ..... . ........ .....23-111
Slarting System ................23-93*stereo Sound Svstem ,................. ..... ... . ... ,.,.,,23'147'Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ... . Section 24
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher System .......'.'....-... 23-173
*Undel-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............,.................. 23-85
vehicfe soeed sensor (VSSI """" ""' 23-140+Wipers/Washers .........,.,.,...23-214
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, references to auto-
matic transmission (Mf) in this section include the CVT.

Fuse
NumberAmpsPageFuse Name
(RR WIPER
RR WASHER)
i R HiL HIGH BEAM | 10
L H/L HIGH BEAM
| (PAIV RR-L)
i (P/vv RR-R)
(rGN CO|L)
10I (P,^/V AS)
Component or Circuit Protected
Not used
Not used
Rear wiper, Security system (option)
(Vehicles pre-wired for accessory security system)
'10r 1n-2
I
| 1 10-12i Right headlight, DRL control unit (Canada)
Lett headlight, DRL control unit (Canada)
I ro-rsSecurity system (option)
| 120-2 | Left rear window motor
Right rear window motor
lgnition coil ('98-'00 models except GX)
| 120-1 | Front passenger's window motor
i (PiW DH)| 20 1 12O I Driver's window motor
TURN LIGHTSHazard warning switch
FUEL PUMP
(SRS UNIT)
PGM-FI main relav, SRS unit
(cRUrsE CoNTROL)
/KtrVt trSS\
Stereo radio tuner ('96-'98 USA: LX, EX, and HX),
Cruise control main switch, Keyless door lock
control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless entry)
15ALTERNATOR
SP SENSOR
l-a10-4I ELD unit, Gauge assembly, TCM (96-'98 CW, PGM-FI
16I RR DEF RELAY7.510-8I Rear window defogger ('96-'98 models), ABS control
I unit. Power mirror switch ('99-'00 models except GX)
i-HEATER r/C
I RELAY
Power mirrors ('96-98 models and all GX models),
Air delivery, Blower controls, AilC compressor
controls, Fans
I (RUNNING LIGHT
I RELAY)
1 7.5 1
tl
I DRL control unit (Canada)
i BACK-UP LTGHTSi Back-up lights
(RUNNING LIGHT)DRL control unit (Canada)
I R H/L LOW BEAM'10 l11o-12Right headlight
I L H/L LOW BEAM | 101110-12 | Left headlight
(cont'd)
(SRS)SRS unit
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Fuse
NumberFuse NameAmpsPage
BATTERY
Component or Circult Protected
Power distribution
lgnition switch
INTERIOR LIGHT | 7.5 | 10-10 | DLC, Ceiling light, Trunk light
FI E/M15 i(20 GX) i
i PGM-FI main relay, Fuel injection relay (GX)
Not used
POWER WINDOW| 10-10 | Power window relay
BACK UPStereo radio iuner ('9G'98 mod€ls), Audio unit ('99100
models), Heater control panel, PCM/ECM, TCM (9e'98
cvr)
HEADLIGHT
REAR DEFROSTER I
DOOR LOCK UNIT,
ROOF
i 10-12i Headlights
Not used
Rear window defogger relay
Power door lock control unit (all except '99-'00 models
with keyless), Keyless door lock control unit ('99-'00
models with keyless), Moonroof
i HORN, SrOP Lri 10-13i Horn relay, Brake switch
HAZARDHazard warning switch
OPTIONI 10-13I Security system (option)
i HEATER MOTOR Ii 10-1 i Blower motor relay
(CONDENSER FAN)
COOLING FANl1o-1
Condenser Jan relay, A'lC compressor clutch relay
Radiator tan relay
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Ground-to-Components I ndex
f.,lONOTE: All ground wires are BLK unless otherwise noted.
GroundPageComponents or Circuit Grounded
Battery (BLKYEL)
Steering pump bracket
t+-rg ITransmission housing
l
G101
(-1)
G101
(-2)
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and
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ano
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Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK: LG1 and LG2 are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (CW, EGR valve and lift sensor (Dt6yS enginewith M,/T), Engine coolant temperature switch, pGM-Fl main relay, power steeringpressure switch (USA), Primary HO2S (D16Y5 engine with l\/,/T), Vehicle speed sensor,VTEC pressure switch (D16Y5/D16Y8 engines), CKF sensor (BRN/BLK), Transmission
control module (CYf) (Pc1 is BLK: LG1 is BRN/BLK)
Shielding betvveen the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor. Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors.
Knock sensor (CWDl6YB engine), Mainshaft speed sensor (AiT except CVT),
I Countershaft speed sensor (A/T except CVf)
Shielding between the TCM and these components (CVT) (all have BRN/BLK wires):
Drive pulley speed sensor, Driven pulley speed sensor, Secondary gear shaft
speed sensor
Powertrain or engine control module (PG1 and pG2 are BLK; LG1 and LGz are
BRN/BLK), EGR control solenoid valve (D16Y5 engine), EGR valve (Dt685), Engine
coolant temperature switch, Fuel pressure regulator shut-off solenoid valve (D1685),
PGM-FI main relay, Power steering pressure switch (USA), Vehicle speed sensor, VTECpressure switch (All except D16Y7 engine), CKF sensor (A

except 81642) (BRN/BLK)
Shielding between the PCM or ECM and these components (all have BRN/BLK wires):
CKF sensor, TDC/CKP/CYP sensor, Primary and secondary heated oxygen sensors,
Knock sensor (All except D16Y7 engine), i/ainshaft speed sensor (Arf except CW),
Countershaft speed sensor (A,/T except CVf), Drive pulley speed sensor (CW), Drivenpulley speed sensor (CVT), Secondary gear shaft speed sensor (CVf)
I Badiator fan motor, Right front parking/turn signat tight, Right headtight
G20214-4I Cruise control actuator, Left front parking/turn signal lights, Left headlight, Rear window
I washer motor, Windshield washer motor, Washer fluid level switch (,99-'00 Canada)
G401| +-o
and
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Accessory power socket, Brake fluid level switch, Clutch interlock switch (M/T), Clutchswitch (lillT with cruise/D16Y5 engine with MfD, Combination wiper switch (Z wires),
Cruise control main switch, Cruise control unit, Dash lights brightness controller, Data
link connector, Daytime running lights control unit (Canada), Gauge assembly, Horn('96-'97 models), Integrated control unit, Interlock control unit (ArI), Keyless door lock
control unit ('99-'00 models with keyless), Moonroof close and open relays, Moonroof
switch, Park pin switch (A/r), Power window relay, Rear window defogger relay, Rear
window defogger switch ('96-'98 models), Steering lock, Stereo radio tuner (,96-,98
USA: LX, EX, and HX), Turn signal/hazard relay, Windshield wiper motor.....plus
everything grounded through G402
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