Code 38 HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Repair Manual

Manifold Absolute Pressure {MAP} Sensor
('96 - 98 Models,'99 - 00 D16Y5 engine with M/T)
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The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) PO107: A low voltage (high vacuum) problem in the
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR (C111)
vccr(YEL/BEDI
Wire side of female terminals
(D16Y5 engine (with
cw))T
YES
(cont'd)
11-117
Tho MIL has been roport€d on.
DTC P0107 is storod.
Problam verification:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the MAP with the scan
lool.
lntormittont failuro, sYatgm ia OK
al thb timo. Chock lor Pool con_
noqtiona or looso wirca at C111
{MAP !6nsor) ond ECM/PCM.
ls approx. 101 kPa (760 mmHg,
30 in.Hg) indicated?
Chock for an opon in wiJe (VCCI
lino):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the MAP sensor
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage between the
MAP sensor connector No l
terminal and No 2 terminal
Ropair open in tho wit b€twocn
ECM/PCM (Dill tnd MAP !enso].ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for .n open or ahort in the
MAP 3€naor:Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
ls approx. 2 kPa (15 mmHg,
0.6 in.Hg) or less indicated?
Chsck to. a short in the TCM:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the 22P connectorfrom the TCM.3. Turn the ignition switch ON
0r).4. check the MAP with the scan
tool.
(To page 11-118)

|'Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
(;gg - OO Models except Dl6Y5 engine with M/T)
The scan tool indicates Diagnostrc Trouble Code (DTC) PO1O7: A low input (high vacuuml problem in the
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor'
The MAp sensor converts manifold absolute pressure into electrical signals and inputs the ECM/PCM'
OUTPUTVOLTAGE
lvl3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0(in.Hgl GAUGEREAOING(mmHgllq, 2oo 3q, (x, 5q) 6q) 700
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR IC114)
vccltYEL/RED)
Wire sido of fomalg tormin6ls
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- The MIL h'3 been reported on- OTC P0107 b stor€d.
Problem verilication:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll)
2. check the N4AP with the scan
tool.
lntermittent failuro, 3Ystom is OK
at this time. Ch€ck for Poor con'
nection3 or loose wiros at C111
IMAP sonsorl and ECM/PCM.
ls approx. 101 kPa (760 mmHg,
30 in.Hg)indicated?
Ch.ck for an opcn in wit. {vCC1
linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the MAP sensor
connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage between the
MAP sensor connector No. 1
terminal and No 2 terminal
Repair opsn in the wirg botween
ECM/PCM (C19) rnd MAP seGor.ls there approx. 5 V?
(To page 11-120)
{cont'd)
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!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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PGM-FI System
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAPI Sensor
11-122
('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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Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (cont'dl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTc) P1128: Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) lower than
exoected.
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P1129: Manifold Absolute Pressure {MAP) higher than
exoected,
- Tho MIL has been t€Ported on.- DTC P1128 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
lntermitteni failu.e, sYstom i! OK
at thb time.ls 54.1 kPa (406 mm Hg, 16.0
in. Hg) or higher indicated?
- The MIL has been roported on.- DTC P1129 is slorod
Problem v6rilicaiion: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.
Int6rmittent failuto, sy3tem i3 OK
at thi3 time.ls 43.3 kPa (325 mm Hg, 12 8
in. Hg)or less indicated?
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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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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
-+-r
I'l'l-_T-
I=
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.

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Intake Air Temperature (lAT) Sensor
('99 - 00 Modeis except D16Y5 engine with M/Tl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P0113: A high voltage (low temperature) problem in the
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor circuit.
IAT SENSOR 2P CONNECTOB IC112'
r-+-r
It l,lsG2 L1__f lAr
IGRN/BLK} I I (RED/YELI
JUMPERWIRE
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side of lemale terminals
The MIL has be€n rePorted on.
DTC P0113 i3 stored.
Probl€m vetification:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. Check the IAT with the scan
tool.
Intormittont f.iluro, tyrtom i. OK
.t thi! tim.. Chocl for Poor con'
nactions or looso wit6 !t C112
tlAT ..n!or) rnd ECM/PCftl,
ls -4"F (-20"C) or less (or L-Limit
in Honda mode of PGM Tester) or
5 V indicated?
Check tor an open in tho IAT son'
304:1. Disconnect the IAT sensor 2P
connector,2. Connect the IAT sensor 2P con_
nector terminals No. 1 and
No.2 with a jumPerwire.
3. Check the intake air tempera-
ture with the scan tool.
ls -4"F {-20"C) or less (or L-Limit
in Honda mode of PGM Tester) or
5 V indicated?
Check lor an open in iho wirg3
{lAT, SG2 linesl;1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Connect ECM/PCM connector
terminals C18 and C25 with a
iumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
4. check the IAT with the scan
tool.
Roprir opan in tho wilaa brlwocn
ECM/PCM (C18, C25l .nd IAT
!on30r.
ls -4"F (-20"C) or less (or L-Limit
in Honda mode oI PGM Testerlor
5V indicated?
substituts a known'good ECM/
PCM and recheck. ll normal IAT
is indicated, replace the otiginal
ECM/PCM.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
JUMPER WIRE
11-127

PGM-FI System
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECTI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P0116; A range/performance problem in the EngrneCoolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor circuit.
The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the enginecoolant temperature increases as shown oetow.
RESISTANCE(ko)
NOTE: lf DTC P0117 and/or P01'18 are stored at the same time as DTCfor DTC P0116.
Possible Cause
. ECT sensor deterioration. Malfunction in the thermostat and cooling system
Troubleshooting Flowchart
-a 32 68 r0a la0l?6 2t2 2481'rr-20 o 20 ao o D r@ Il, r'c)
ENGINE COOLANT IEMPERATURE
P0116, troubleshoot those DTCS first. then recheck
11-128
THERMISTOR
- The MIL has bogn reported on.- DTC P0116 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hotd theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.2. With the scan tool, check the
Intermiftent lailure. system is OKai thi. time. Ch.ck the thc.mo-stat 6nd thc cooling system.
is 176 200'F {80 - 93'C)or0.0-0.TVindicated?
Check the thermostat and thecooling system. ll they als OK,raplace the ECT sensor.