Ignition wires HONDA CIVIC 1996 6.G Workshop Manual

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
/ 1 Y------rt--------- l I
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Wire side of femaleterminals
(cont'd)
6-51
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.
{To page 6 52)

VTEC Solenoid ValveVTEC Rocker Arms
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Inspection
1. Remove the VTEC solenoid valve assembly fromthe cylinder head. and check the VTEC solenoidvalve filter for clogging.
. lf there is clogging, replace the engine oilfilter andengine oil.
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, B,7 tbf.ftl
lf the filter is not clogged. push the VTEC solenoidvalve with your finger and check its movemenr.
. lf the VTEC solenoid valve is normal, check theengine oil pressure.
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kgtm,8.7 lbt.ft)
6-54
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SOLENOID
Manual Inspection
1. Set the No. 1 piston at TDC.
2. Remove the ignition wire cover and the wires.
3. Remove the ignition clamps while pulling up on theIock.
6xl.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgl.m, 7.2 tbtftl
IGNITIONWIRE COVER
IGNITIONWIRE
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Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM)
t'96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
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NOTE: lf th is svmptom is intermittent, check for a loose fuse No. 25 {METER 7.5 A) in the
underdash {use/relay box, a poor connection at ECM/PCM terminal A18, or an intermit
tent ooen in the GRN/ORN wire between the ECM/PCM (A18) and the gauge assemblv.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PIPGl {BLKI
Wire side ot female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
11-107
The Malfunc{ion Indicator Lamp
{MlLl never comes on (even lor
two secondsl atter ignition is
turned on.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
- Repair short or open in thewile botwoen No. 25 {M€TERI
17,5 Altus€ and gau99 assem'
bty.- Replaco No.25 IMETERI (7,5
A)tuse.
ls the low oil pressure light on?
Try to start the engine.
Does the engine stan?
Check lor an open in the wiles
{PG linosl:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. ldeasure vo ltage betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminals A10 andA23 individually.
Check tor an open in the wire ot
bulb (MlL line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect the ECM/PCM con-nector terminal A'18 to bodyground with a jumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Repair open in the wire(s)
between ECM/PCM and G101(localod at the thetmostat hous_ingl that had more than 1.0 V.
ls thore less than 1.0 V?
Substituto . known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. It symptom/indication go6s away, roPlace
the origin.l ECM/PCM.
- Repair open in th€ wiresbetwoen ECM/PCM lAl8l andgaug6 a$embly.- Replace the MIL bulb,
ls the MIL on?
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and .echeck. lf symptom/indication goes away, replacothe origin.l ECM/PCM.
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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
11-110
LG1
VCCl {YEL/RED}
IGP 1{YEL/BLKI
2I11
1213l5t6Itt8t9202321
25272a2930
IGP 2(YEL/BLKIv) (l
{8RN/BLK)
I258tol1'12tt11t5l617t8t920232a
2A2330
LG2{8RN/8LK}

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
11-112

!Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAPI Sensor -
i;idlga lil;dels,'99 - 00 Dl6Y5 ensine with M/T)
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The scan tool indicates Diagnostrc Trouble code (DTC) Po108: A high voltage (low vacuum) problem in the
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR ICl11}
MAPIRED/GRNI
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side ol female terminals
vcclIYEL/RED)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D (16PI
MAP(RED/GRN)
sG1(GRN/WHT)
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
11-121
The MIL has been reported on
OTC m108 is stolod.
Problem vetitication:
1. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rPm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on, then
let it idle.
2. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
lntormittent lailure, sFtom k OK
.t thb time. Chock lor Poor con'
nections or loorg wires at Cll'l
|MAP sensorl snd ECM/PCM.
ls 101 kPa (760 mmHg,30 0 in.Hg)
or higher indicated?
Check tor an open in the MAP
36nSOt:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the MAP sensor
3P connector.3. Install a jumper wire betlveen
the MAP sensor 3P connector
terminals No 3and No 2.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
ls 101 kPa (760 mmHg, 30 0 in.Hg)
or higher indicated?
Check for an open in wire (SG1
line):1. Remove the iumper wire.
2. Measure voltage between the
MAP sensor 3P connector te.
minals No. 1 and No 2
Rapai. open in the wito batwoen
ECM/PCM (D12) .nd MAP !en.or.ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for an oPon in the wiie
(MAP linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect the ECM/PCM con-
nector terminals D3 and D12
with a iumPer wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
Repair opon in the wiles bstlt oon
ECM/PCM (D3l and MAP 3oGor.ls 101 kPa (760 mmHg, 30 0 in.Hg)
or higher indicated?
Substituto a known'good ECM/
PCM and rochock. ll normal MAP
is indicated, replace tho original
ECM/PCM.
JUMPER WIRE
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IIntake Air Temperature (lATl Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) P0112: A low voltage (high temperature) problem in the
lntake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor circuit.
RESISTANCE IKOI
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*2: lf the engine is warm, it will be
higher than ambient temPerature.
IAT SENSOR 2P CONNECTOR {C112)
. a2 .. toa rra rrl l:rt t.al20 0 20 ro ao ao too t2ot.cl
INTAXIE AIR TEMPEFATURE
IAT{RED/YEL)
termrnars
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I'l'l-_T-
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Wire side of female
The MIL has been Teported on.
DTC P0112 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Turnthe ignition switch ON 1ll)2. Check the IAT with the scan
tool-
ls 302'F (150"C) or hagher (or
H Limit in Honda mode ot
PGM Tester) or 0 V indicated?
ls the correct ambrent temper
ature indicatedi'?Roolac€ tho IAT 3ensor.
lntermittent failure, svstom is OK
6t this tim€. Check for Poor Gon-
nections or loos€ wires st C112
{lAT.en3orl and ECM/PCM.
Check tor a shon in the IAT sen-
sor:1. Disconnect the IAT sensor con
nector.2. Check the IAT with the scan
tool.
ls 302"F (150'C)or higher (or
H'Limit in Honda mode of
PGM Tester) or 0 V indicated?
Ch6ck for s short in the wira (lAT
lin€):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-
nector D (16P) (C (31P))*'.
3. Check for continuity between
the IAT sensor 2P connector ler-
minal No. 2 and body ground.
Reoair short in the wire bstweenECM/PCM tD8 (c25)'1) and IAT
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM and recheck. It normel IAT
is indicated, replace the original
ECM/PCM.
* l: '99 - 0O models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T-rf,
11-125

PGM-FI System
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) Sensor
('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
11-126
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) POl13: A high voltage flow temperature) problem in theIntake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor circuit,
taT sENsoR 2P CONNECTOn (Cl12l
I' jrl
SG2 '---.]__+ tAT(GRN/BLKI I I IRED/YEL}
JUMPERWIRE
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D (16PI
IAT IRED/YEL)sG2(GRN/BLK)
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side of female terminals
The MIL has been reported on.DTC P0113 b sto.6d.
Problem veritication:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Check the IAT with the scantool.
Intermittent tailuJe, systom is OKat this time, Check to. poor con-nections or loose wir.s at C112{lAT senso.l .nd ECM/PCM,
ls -4'F 1-20"C) or less (or L Limitin Honda mode of PGNI Tester) or5 V indicated?
Check for an open in the IAT sen-sol:1. Disconnect the IAT sensor 2pconnector,2. Connect the IAT sensor 2P con-nector terminals No, 1 andNo.2 with a jumper wjre.3. Check the intake air tempera,ture with the scan tool.
ls -4"F ( 20'C) or less (or L-Limitin Honda mode of PGM Tester) or5 V indicated?Repbce the IAT sensor.
Check tor an open in th6 wires{lAT. SGzline!):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect ECM/PCM connectorterminals D8 and D11 with a
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Check the IAT with the scantool.
ls -4"F ( 20'C) or less (or L-Limitio Honda mode ol PGM Tester) or5 V indicated?
R€p6ir opan in the wiro! hweenEC-M/PCM lD8. 011l and IAT sen-
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM end recheck. lf normal IATis indic.ted, replace the originalECM/PCM.

PGM-FI System
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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0118: A high voltage (low temperature) problem in the
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit.
ECT SENSOR 2P CONNECTOR {C122)
ECT(RED/Wr{T)
JUMPER IVIRE
sG2{GRN/BLK)
wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOB C 131PI
The MIL has been reported on,
oTC P0118 is stored.
Problem verilication:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the ECT with the scan
tool.
lntormittent failuro, systom is OK
at thb timo. Check lor poor con'nections or 10036 wiraa at C122
{ECT ssnsorl and ECM/rcM.
ls -4'F (-20"C) or less lor L-Limit
in Honda mode o{ PGM Tester) or
5 V indicated?
Check for an open in the Efi sen'
sori1. Disconnect the ECT sensor 2P
connector,2. Connect the ECT sensor 2P
connector terminals No, 1 andNo. 2 with a jumper wire.3. Check the ECT with the scantool.
ls -4"F 1-20"C) or less (or L-Limit
in Honda mode of PGM Tester) or
5 V indicated?
Check for sn open in the wires
IECT. SG2 linesl:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect ECM/PCM connectorterminals C18 and C26 with ajumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Check the ECT with lhe scantooi.
Rspair opon in th6 wiros bstwoon
ECM/PCM (Cl8, C26l and ECT
3ensot.
ls -4'F {-20"C) or less (or L-Limit
in Honda mode of PGN4 Tester) or
5 V indicated?
Substitute 6 known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. l{ no.mal EcT
is indicatod, .eplace the originalECM/PCM.
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side of female terminals
11-131

PGM-FI System
Throttle Position ITP) Sensor ('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0122: A low voltage problem in the Throttle Position(TP) sensor circuit.
The TP Sensor is a potentiometer. lt is connected to the throttle valve shaft. As the throttle position changes, the throttleposition sensor varies the voltage signal to the ECM/PCM.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE IVI
1
2
1
0
s{i2(GRN/BLKI
THROTTLEOPENING
FULLTHROTTLE
TP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR ICllOI
vocz(YEL/BLUI
Wire side ot femal6 terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D IT6PI
SG2 IGRN/ALKI
{To page l1-133)
Terminal side of male terminals
11-132
- Tho MIL h63 boon roportod on.- DTC m122 i. storcd.
Probl6m voritic€tion:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the throttle positionwith the scan tool.
ls there approx. .49 V whenthe throttle is fully closed andapprox. 4.5 V when the throttleis lully op6ned?
Int..mittent tailura, rFiem ir OKat thit tima. Chock tor Door con-nections or loorc wires !t C110ITP lonrorl .nd ECM/FCM.
Ch6ck lor rn opon in the wire(VCC2linel:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect ths TP sensor 3Pconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).4, Measure voltage betweenthe TP sensor 3P conn€ctor ter-minals No. l and No.3.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for rn opcn in wire IVCC2line):Measure voltage between ECM/PCM conneclor terminals D10 and011.Chock for rn open or 3hort in TPlon30t:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. At the s€nsor side, measureresistance between the TP sen-sor terminals No. 1 and No. 2with the throttle fully closed.
Roplir op€n in thg wiro batwcsnECM/PCM {DlO) rnd TP ren3or.ls there approx.5 V?
Substitut6 r known-good ECM/PCM and rach6ck. lf pro$ribodvohrge i! now avrilablc, replac€tho o.iginel €CM/FCM.
Wire side of female terminals