C101 HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart
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rrouble code (Drc) Pr25e: A probrem in the vrEc Pressure switch circuit or
Reter to page 1 l-38 th roug h 1 1-55 before trou bleshooting.
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 3,000 rpm(D16Y5 engine) or 6,000 rpm (D'16Y8 engine).Hold that engine speed for at least two seconds.It DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test, repeatthis test two more tames.
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
Terminal side ofmale terminals
Wire sid6 ol femalerermtnats
VTM
l1 (BLu/BLK)
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The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P1259 is sto.ed.
Check the VTEC Cont.ol Syst6m:1. Do the engine control module(ECM)/powertrain control module lPCM) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).2. Stan the engine.3. Warm up the engine to normaloperating temperature (cool-
ing fan comes on).4. Do the Boad Test.*Intermittont tailura, 3y3t.m is OKat thia time.Check for ooor connoctionr o.loose wirea at VTEC oiassurclwitch, VTEC solonoid valvo .ndECM/PCM,
ls OTC P1259 indicated?
Test rhe VTEC Prensure Switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressureswitch 2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenVTEC pressure switch 2P con-nector terminal No. 1 and No.2.
Replace the VTEC preasure 3witch.ls there continuity?
Te3t the VTEC Pressure SwitchWire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).2. Measure the voltage betweenVTEC press u re switch 2Pconnector No. l and bodyground.
In3poct for en opon or shod toground in thG wi.. bctwoon thoVTEC pro$ur6 switch rnd ECM/PCM l'96 - 9a: C15,'99 - 00: C101.lf tha wiro i3 OK,3ubrtitute aknown-good ECM/PCM andrecheck.
ls there battery voltage?
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VTEC Control SYstem
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) Pl259:
VTEC Solenoid Valve circuit
Refer to page 1'l-38 through 11 55 before troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowchart
YES
A problem in the WEC Pressure Switch circuit or
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 6,000 rp '
Hold that engine speed for at leasttwo seconos'
lf the DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test'
repeat this test two more times
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2P
CONNECTOR
Terminalside ofmale termtnals
WM
/1 IBLU/BLKI
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Wire side of femaleterminals
(cont'd)
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The MIL has been teported on.
DTC P1259 is siored.
Check the VTEC Control SYsiem:
1. Do the engine control module(ECM ) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).
2. Start the engine
3. Warm uP the engine to normal
operating temPerature (cool
ing fan comes on).
4. Do the Road Test.*lntermittent failure, sYstem is OK
at this time.Check for Poor connectlons or
loose wires at VTEC Pressureswilch. VTEC aolenoid valvo and
ECM.
ls DTC P1259 indicated?
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressure
switch 2P connector.
3. Check for continuity between
VTEC pressure switch 2P con
nector telminal No 1 and
No.2.
Reolace the VTEC Pre3sure switch.
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch
Wire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. N4easure the voltage between
VTEC press u re switch 2P
connector No. 1 and bodyground,
Inspect lor an open or short toground in the wire between the
VTEC orassure swilch and ECM
{c101.lf the wire i3 OK, substitute a
known-good ECM and recheck.
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Different wires with the same coror nave been given a number suffix to distinguish them {for example. YEUBLKl
and YEUBLK' are not the same).NOTE: o
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O: Related to Fuel and Emissions System
- Connector with male terminals (double outline): View from terminal side
- Connector with female terminals (single outline): View from wire side
(cont'd)
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fBLI(YEL6WHT/BLU
BLK'YEVGflN
3YEVBEDIBLU'4.BRN/8LK'BLK,A/VHT
.alYEUBLKil0BLKYEL

ffiffi
c108
NOTE: . Different wires with the same color have been given a number suffix to distinguish them (for example, YEUBLK1
and YEUBLK'are not the same)
. O: Related to Fuel and Emissions System.
. - Connector with male terminals (double outline): View from terminal side
- Connector with female terminals (single outline): View from wire side
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c10s
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c106
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c10B
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c107
ffi
c112
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c3o2
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NOTE: . Different wires with the same color have been given a number suftix to distinguish them (for example, YEUBLK'
and YEUBLK' are not the samel.
O: Related to Fu€l and Emissions System.
- Connector with male terminals (double outline): View from terminal side
- Connector with female terminals (single outline): View from wir€ side
(cont'd)
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a
a
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c101
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c137
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c108
ffi
c107
ffi
c106
ffi
c302
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c138
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NOTE: oDifferent wires with the same color have been given a number suffix to distinguish them (for example, YEUBLKl
and YEUBLK'are not the same).
O: Related to Fuel and Emissions Svstem.a
(cont'd)
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- Connector with male terminals (double outline): View from terminal side
- Connector with female terminals (single outline): View from wire side
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3YEUREO89BLKryVFT5lYEUBLKI10BLK,ryEL
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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Wire Harness {D16Y7 engine}: '96 model
Conneclor or
Terminal
Number ot
CavhiesLocationConnects toNotes
c101
c102
c 103
c104
c104
c105
c'r06
c107
c 108
c 109
c110
c111
c112
c l13
c't14
LttS
cl16
cl17
c118
cl19
c120
c121
c123
c124
c124
c125
c126
c't27
c12a
c129
c130
c131
c132
c133
c134
c135
10
1
4
5
'14
14
10
1
,,
2
2
1
22
31
16
No. 1 fuel injector INo. 2 fuel injector
No. 3 fuel injector INo,4 fuel injector
IAC valve l
Throttle position (TP)sensor IManifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensorIntake ai. temperature (lAT) sensor ]Power steering pressure (PSP) switch I USAEVAP purge control solenoid valve IJunction connector
Junction connector IVehicle speed sensor (VSS) |Countershaft speed sensor AlTEngine coolant temperature (ECT) I
Main wire harness (C303)
Crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF)
sensor
Engine oil pressure switch
Alternator
Alternator
switch A
Distributor
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sending unit
Engine coolant temperature lECT) sensor
Primary H02S (sensor 1)
Back-up light switch
Lock-up control solenoid valve
Secondary HO2S (sensor 2)
Mainshaft speed sensor
Linear solenoid valve
Shift control solenoid valve
Staner solenoid
Junction Connector
Main wire harness {C446)ECM/PCM
PCM
ECM/PCM
ECM/PCM
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side of engine compartment
Behind right kick panel
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
USA
Canada
M/T
AtJ
Afi
T101
T102
Left side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Alternator
Under-hood fuse/relay box
G101Middle of engineEngine ground, via engine wire harness
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Connector ldentification and WireHarness Routing
Engine Wire Harness (D15Y? engine): ,99 - OO models
c101
c102
cl03
c't04
c 104
c 105
cr 06
0107
c108
c109
c't 10
c11 r
c112
c113
c114
c115
c116
c117
cl18
c119
c120
c121
c122
c123
c124
c124
c125
c127
c128
c129
c 130
c 131
c134
c135
10
3
'I
3
?
2
3?
2
14
14
3
2
8
1
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
fvliddle of engine
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine companment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middlr ol sngins
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side ot engine compartment
Behind right kick panel
Under right side of dashBehind right kick panel
Behind right kick panel
Behind right kick panel
Main wire harness (C303)
Crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF)
sensor
Engine oil pressure switch
Alternator
AlternatOr
No. l fuel injector
No.2 fuel injector
No. I fual itjecto,
No.4 fuel injector
IAC valve
Throttle position (TP) sensor
Manifold absolute pressure {MAp) sensorIntake air temperature 0AT) sensorPower steering pressure (PSp) switchEVAP purge control solenoid valveJunction connector
Junction connector
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
Countershaft speed sensor
Engine coolant temperature {ECT)switch A
Distributor
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sending unit
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
Primary HO2S (sensor 1)
Back-up light switch
Lock-up control solenoid valveSecondary HO2S (sensor 2)Mainshaft speed sensor
Linear solenoid valve
Shift control solenoid valve
Starter solenoid
Junction Connector
Main wire harness (C446)
ECM/PCM
ECM/PCM
PCM
USA
Canada
M/T
Atr
Atr
Alr
Al-|.
Left side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Middle of engineEngine ground, via engine wire harness
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Main Wire Harness lLeft side ot engine compartment branchl
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c301
c302
c303
c304
c305
c305
c306
c307
c308
c309
c309
c310
5
2
10
3
14
8
1
I
10
2
2
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side ot engine companment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine companment
Left side of engine companment
Windsh ield wiper motor
Test tachometer connector
Engine wire harness (C101)
Daytime running lights resistor
Engine wire harness (C136)
Engine wire harness (C136)
Brake fluid level switch (+)
Brake fluid level switch (-)
Engine compartment wire harness (C201)
Engine companment wire harness (C202)
Engine compartment wire harness (C202)
Left front ABS wheel sensor
Canada
;|.'
ABS*lr D'16Y5 engine *5:'96 9g models*2: D16Y8 engine*3: With cruise control*4r Without cruise control
*1: '99 - 00 models
Main Wire Harness (Right side of engine compartment branch)
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c353
c354
c355
c356
c357
c359
c360
11
3
I
3
2
2'10
2
2
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine companment
Right side of engine companment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine companment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartmentRight side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Under-hood fuse/relay box (CgoB)
Under-hood fuse/relay box (C906)
Underhood fuse/retay box (C905)
Under-hood tuse/relay box (C907)
Engine companment wire harness {C214)Under-hood ABS fuse/relay box {C927)Under-hood ABS fuse/retay box (C926)
Right front ABS wheel sensor
ABS solenoid
ABS pump motor
EVAP control canister vent shut valve
USA
ABS
ABS
ABS
ABS
ABS
G403Right side of engine compartmentBody ground, via main wire harness
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