Electrical troubleshooting HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Workshop Manual

INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
This manual contains information for the 1996 - 2000 ClVlC. lt is
divided into 24 sections. The first page of each section is marked
with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index
tab on this page and the back cover. You can quicklY find the first
page of each section without looking through a tull table ol con_
tents. The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also
be used as a quick reference system.
Each section includesl
1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing:
. Parts disassemblY sequence.
. Bolt torques and thread sizes.
. Page references to descriptaons in text
2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
Special Information
!@ Indicates a sttong possibility of sover. perconal iniurY
or loss ol lite if in3tructions are not follow€d.
GAUTION: Indicaiqs a possibility ot p€lsonal injury or 6quipm.nt
damage il instiuc'tions are not followod
t Noncali-. pu.po.. ot thes6 messages is to help provent demage lo lhe
vehicle, other property, or the €nvironment.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
CAUTfON: Detaifed descriptions ol standard workshop p.oceduro3.
safoty principles and servico operations are not included. Pleaso
note that this manual contain3 wetnings and cautions against
some sp6cific sGrvic€ methods which could cause PERSONAL
INJURY, damage a vohicle or make il unsafe. Ploase undorstand
that these warnings cannot covsr all conceivable weys in which
service. whelher or not iocommgndod bY HONDA. mighi bo done,
or ol tho possiblG hazardou3 consgquonces of ev€aY conceivablg
way, nor could HONDA invqstigato all 3uch way3. AnYono using
sgrvice procedures or lools, whethei or nol rGcommendod bY
HONDA, must srtisty hifisetf thoroughlylhat nohher pefsonal sefety
nor vehiclc satsty will be reopardi2ed.
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Fuel and Emrsslons
SoecialToofs .....,...."..,. 11-2
Component Locations
lndex ....................., ......... 11-3
Svstem Description
Vacuum Connections ................,,..,.. ......... 11-12
Electrical Connections ...............,.,.,... ....... 11-29
System Connectors ........,.,.,.......................... 1 1-51
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures ................. .. 11-81
Engine Control Module/PowertrainControl Module TerminalAfiangement ....,.,..... 11-88
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart .................,., 11.97
How to Read Flowcharts .,.......................... . 11-103
PGM-Fl System
System Description ...... 11-10,1
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Engine Control Module/PowertrainContlol Module ........ 11-107
Manitold Absolute Pressure Sensor .....'. . ... 11-115
fntake Air Temperatuie Sensor ..... . . ., . 11'121
Engine Coolant Temperatuae Sensol ........., 11-128
Throttle Position Sensor ...................,........... 11-132
Primary Heated Orygen Sensor (Sensor 1l ... 11-139
Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 21.................................................... 1 1-153
Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater ...................,. 11-157
Fuel Supply System ...... 11-164
Random Mislire ......., ..11-166
Misfire Detected in One Cylindsr ................. 11-167
Knock Sensor .,.,............ 11-170
CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor ................................... 11'172
Vehicle Speed Sensor ...........,......,...,.,........... 1t-176
Barometric Pressure Sensor ...............,......... I 1-178
Electrical Load Detector,.,,............................ 1 1-179
CKF Sensor .................... 11-183
ECM/PCM Internal Circuit ............................. I 1-188
A/T Signal {TMA/TMBI .................................. I 1-189
ldle Control System
System Doscriplion ............ 11-190
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
ldle Control System ...... 11-192
ldle Air Control Va1ve .................................... I 1-19i1
Starter Switch Signal .................................... 1 1'202
Air Conditioning Signal ................................. 11'201
Ahernator FR Signal .................................... . 1 1-208
BrakeSwitch Signal ..................................... f 1"210
Power Sleering Prossure Switch Signal ......11-212
A/T Gear Position Signal ............................... 11-216
Clutch Swiich Signal ................................-.... 11-214
ldte Speed Setting . .............11-220
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Lines .,...................,.,.,.,11-221
Fuef Tube/Ouick-Connect Fittings ..........,.,........ 11 -227
System Description ....'.... 11-230
Fuel Pressure .......,.,,........... 11-230
Fuef fniectors ......................11-232
Fu€f Pressure Regulator .....,.......................'...,. 11-231
Fuef Fifter ............................11-235
Fuel Pump .............'.......'.... 11-236
PGM-FI Main Relay .............11'237
Fuel Tank ................ ....,...'.'.' 11'211
Intake Air System
System Description ....-.-.....11-243
Air Cfeaner ...........,......."". .11-211
Throttle Cable .....................11-211
Throttfe Body ........ ..'... . . .,.11-211
Fuel Iniestion Air Control System ,.,.,....-........... 11-250
Emission Control System
System Description .-..........11-252
Taifpip€ Emission ...............11-252
Three Way Catafytic Convert€r ............,.,,.,.,.,.... 11 -252
Exhaust Gas Racirculaiion System ...,.,,,,.,.,.,.,,. 11'254
Positive Crankcas€ Ventilation System .... . . .. 11-266
Evaoorative Emission Controls ..................,,..,.,. 11 -267

Gomponent Locations
L
lndex
D16Y5 engine:
{IATISENSORTroubleshooting,
ELECTRICAL LOADDETECTOR IELD) (USA mod6l)Troubleshooting, page 11 179
THROTTLE POSITION ITP)SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-132
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTEPRESSURE IMAPI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1'l-115
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION
IEGRI VALVE and EXHAUST GAS
RECIRCULATION IEGRI VALVE
LIFT SENSORTroubleshooting, page'l 1-254
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATUR€
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE
{M/T)Troubleshooting, page 1 1-194
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION{EGRI CONTROL SOLENOIDVALVE ICW)Troubleshooting. page 1 1-254
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAPI PUNGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVETroubf eshooting, Page 1 1'21 1, 243
CRANKSHAFTPOS|TTON/TOP DEAD CENTER/CYLINDERPOS|T|ON
POWER STEERING PRESSURE(PSP) SWITCH (USAI
Troubleshooting, Page 1 1-212
KNoCK SENSoR (Ks)
(cwl
Troubleshooting, Page 1 1'170ICKP/TDC/CYP} SENSOR(Built into the distributor)Troubleshooting, Page 1 1'172
VEHICLE SPEED SENSORTroubleshooting, Page 1 1-176
FLUCTUATION (CKF} SENSOR
Troubleshooting, Page 1 1 -183
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATUREIECT) SENSORTroubleshooting, Page 11 128
IDT.ECONTROL IIACI VALVE
{cw)Troubleshooting, Page 11 198
WAY CATALYTICCONVERTER ITWCITroubleshooting, Page 1 1-252PRIMARY TIEATEDSENSOR {PNIMARY HO2SI
tsENsoR 1t {M/TlTroubleshooting, Page'l 1-146
PRIMARY HEATED OXYGENSENSOR (PRIMARY HO2SI
tsENsoR 1l {cw}Troubleshooting, Page 1 1-139
SECONDARY HEATED OXYGENSENSOR {SECONDARY HO2S){SENSOR 2)Troubleshooting, page 11 153
(cont'd)
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Component Locations
Index (cont'd)
D16Y8 enginc:
THROTTLE POSITION {TPISENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-132
ELECTRICAL LOADDETECTOR IELDI {USAI
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATUREIIATISENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1,124
MANIFOLO ABSOLUTEPRESSURE {MAPI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1-1 15
IDI.E{A/T)
IDI.E AIR CONTROL IIACI VALVElMtflTroubleshooting, page 1 1-194
Troubleshooting, page 1 1-179EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAPI PURGE CONTROLSOLENOIO VALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1 27 1. 283CRANKSHAFTPOSTTTON/TOP DEAD CENTER/CYLINDERPOStTtON
POWER STEERING PRESSURE(PSPI SWTTCH |USA)Troubleshooting, page 1 1-212{CKP/TI'C/CYPI SENSOR(Built into the distributor)Troubleshooting. page 1 1-172KNOCK SENSOR IKSITroubleshooting, page 11 170
CRANKSHAFT SPEEDFLUCTUANON ICKFI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1 1,183
CONTROL {IACI VALVE
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE{ECTI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 11 128
Troubleshooting, page 11 198
PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR{PRIMARY HO2S} (SENSOR 1l {'96 - 98 modolslTroubleshooting, page 1 1-139
'9!t - 00 modols:'96 - 98 modols:
THREE WAY CATALYNCCONVERTER ITWCITroubl6shooting, page 1 1-252
THREE WAY CATALYNCCONVERTER ITWCITroubleshooting. page 1 1-252
SECONDARY HEATED OXYGENSENSOn(SECONDARY HO2SI (SENSOR 2ITroubleshooting, page 1 1-153
SECONDARY HEATED OXYGENSENSOBISECONDARY HO2S} ISENSOR 2ITroubloshooting, page 1 1-155
PRIMARY HEATEO OXYGEN SENSORIPRIMARY HO2SI ISENSOR 1ITroubleshooting, page 1 1-141
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D16Y7 engine:
ELECTRICAL LOAO
DETECTOR (ELD) IUSA}Troubleshooting, Page 11'179
THROTTLE POSITION ITPISENSOR
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTEPRESSURE (MAPI SENSORTroubleshooting, Page 1 1-1 15r1-132
CRANKSHAFTPOSTTTON/TOP DEAD CENTER/
CYLINDERPOSITION
POWER STEERll\lG PRESSURE
{PSP' SWTTCH {USA)Troubleshooting, Page 11 212
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE
Troubleshooting, page 1 1-198
Troubleshooting,
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSSI
Troubleshooting, Page 1 1-176
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
IIATI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 11 124
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CRANKSHAFT SPEED
{CKP/TDC/CYPI SENSOR(Built into the distributorlTroubleshooting, Page 't 1-172
FLUCTUATION ICKFI SENSORTroubleshooting, Page 1 1-183
PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR (PRIMARV HO2S)
{SENSOR 1lTroubleshooting, page 1 1'139
ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE(ECTI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 11 128
EVAPOBATIVE EMISSION(EVAPI PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
THNEE WAY CATALYTICCONVERTER ITWCITroubleshooting, page 1 1-252
Troubf eshooting, page 1 1 27 1, 283
SECONDARY HEATED OXYGENSENSOR (SECONDARY HO2S)(SENSOR 2lTroubleshooting, Page 1 1-1 53
(cont'd)
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Component Locations
Index (cont'dl
Bl6A2 engine:
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE{IAT} SENSORTroubleshooting, page 1'1-125
MANIFOLO AESOLUTEPRESSURE IMAPI SENSORTroubleshooting. page 11-1 19IOLE AIR CONTROL {IAC) VALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1,196
ELECTRICAL LOADDETECTOR IELDI (USA)
Troubleshooting, page 1 1-180
THROTTLE POSITION ITPISENSORTroubleshooting, page 11-134
CRANKSHAfiPOStTtON/TOP DEAD CENTER/CYLINDERPOStTtON{CKP/TDC/CYPI SENSOR(Bualt into the distributor)Troubleshooting,page 11-174
POWER STEERING PRESSURE{PSPI SWTTCH (USA)
Troubleshooting, page 1 1-214
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR {VSS}Troubleshooting, page 1 1-177
ENGINE
CRANKSHAFT SPEEDFLUCTUATION (CKFI SENSORTroubleshooting, page 11- t85TEMPERATUREIECTI SENSORTroubleshooting, page I 1-128
THREE WAY CATALYTICCONVERTER ITWC)Troubleshooting, page 1 1,252
S€CONOARY HEATED OXYGENsf rlsoR
sfCoNDARY HO2SI {SENSOR 2): ?shootrng, page 11 155
-6
PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSORIPRIMARY HO2S) ISENSOR 1ITroubleshooting, page 1 1-141
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Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTGI Chart (cont'dl
*7: D16YS engine (M/T)*8: D16Y5, D'16Y8 engine*9: USA model*14r'97 model*15r '96 model
DTC(MlL indicationlDetection lt6mProbablc CausePage
P1162+1 (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) CircuitMalfunction
Open or short in Primarv HO2S (Sensor 1Primary H02S (Sensor 1)1 1- 146
P]163' (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) CircuitSlow Response
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
11-145
Pl164*r (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor l) Cjrcuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
1 1- 150
P1165*? (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) Circuit Range/Performance Problem
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
11-150
P1166' (41i
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor '1) Heater System ElectricalProblem
Open or short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)heater circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1)ECM/PCM
1 1-'161
P1167*' (41)Primary Heated Oxygen SensorlSensor 1) Heater SystemMalfunction
Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) VS+ circuitPrimary HO2S (Sensor 1) HeaterPrimarv HO2S {Sensor 1)1 1- 163
P1168*' (48)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1) LABEL Low Input
. Short in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) LABELcircuit11-151
Pl169*? (48)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor(Sensor 1)IABEL High Input. Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)IABELcircuit. Short in ground circuit11.152
P1259*3(221
WEC System MalfunctionWEC Solenoid ValveOpen or short in WEC SolenoidValve circu itVTEC Pressure SwitchOpen or short in VTEC Pressure SwitchcircuitECM,FCM
Section 6
P1297*s (20)Electrical LoadDetector CircuitLow Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM11-179
Pr298+' l20l
Electrical LoadDetector CircuitHigh Input
Electrical Load DetectorElectrical Load Detector circuitECM/PCM1 1-181
anosome ofP0301P0302P0303P0304
l71ll72ll73ll7 4l
Bandom Misfirelgnition systemFuel supply systemMAP sensorEGR systemIAC valveContaminated fuelLack ol fuel
11-166
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How to Read Flowcharts
A flowchart is designed to be used from start to final repair. lt's like a map showing you the shortest distance. But beware:
lf you go off the "map" anywhere but a "stop" symbol, you can easily get lost.
tSrARTl(bold type)
FanoNl
@
tsroP I
{bold type)
Describes the conditions or situation to start a troubleshooting flowchart.
Asks you to do something; perform a test, set up a condition etc.
Asks you about the result of an action, then sends you in the appropriate troubleshooting direction.
The end of a series of actions and decisions. describes a final repair action and sometimes directs you to
an earlier part of the flowchart to confirm your repair,
NOTE:
. The term "lntermittent Failure" is used in these charts, lt simply means a system may have had a failure. but it checks
out OK at this time. lf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connections
or loose wires at all connectors related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting (see illustration below)'
. Most of the troubleshooting flowcharts have you reset the Engine Control Moduls (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module
(pCM) and try to duplicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). lf the problem is intermittent and you can't duplicate the
code, do not continue though the flowchart. To do so will only result in confusion and, possibly, a needlessly replaced
ECM/PCM.
. ,,Open" and "Short" are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wire or at a connection. A short is an acci-
dental connection of a wire to ground or to another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means something won't
work at all. In complex electronics (like ECM's/PCM'sl. this can sometim€s mean something works, but not the way it's
suDDosed to.
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3.
5.
6.
1.
Fuel Cut-off Control
. During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors is cut off to improve fuel economy at
speeds over the following rpm:. D16Y5 engine (M/T):850 rpm. D]6Y5 engine (CVT), D'16Y8 engine (USA M/T): 920 rpm
. Dl6Y8 engine (USA A,/I), D16Y7 engine (USA A,/T);910 rpm
. D16Y8 engine (Canada M/T), D16Y7 engine (canada): 990 rpm
' D16Y8 engine (Canada M/T): 1,000 rpm
. 816A2 engine: 970 rpm
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 6,900 rpm (D16Y5, D16Y7 engine; D'16Y8 engine:
7,000 rpm. 816A2 engine: 8.100 rpm), regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from
over-rewing. With '99 Dl6Y7 engine (A,/T) and '99 D16Y8 engine (A./T), the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over
5,000 rpm when the vehicle is not moving.
IVC Compressor Clutch Relay
When the ECM/PCM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from
being energized, and enriches the mixture to assure smooth transition to the A,/C mode
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve*'
When the engine coolant temperature is above 154'F (68'C). the ECM/PCM controls the EVAP purge control solenoid
valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve*a
When the engine coolant temperature above 154"F (68"C), intake air temperature above 32"F (0'C) and vehicle speed
above 0 mile (0 km/h) or [Ay'C compressor clutch on and intake air temperature above 160"F (41'C)], the ECM/PCM
controls the EVAP purge control solenoid valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control Solenoid Valve*?
When EGR is required for control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions. the ECM controls the EGR control solenoid
valve which supplies regulated vacuum to the EGR valve
Alternator Control
The system controls the voltage generated at the alternator in accordance with the electrical load and driving mode,
which reduces the engine load to improve the fuel economy.
ECM/PCM Fail-safe/Back-up Functions
1. Fail safe Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-pro-
grammed value for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-uD Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM/PCM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent
of the system in order to permit minimal driving.
3. Self diagnosis Function lMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)l
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the lvllL and stores the DTC
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL for two sec-
onds to check the MIL bulb condition.
4. Two Trip Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Trip Detection Method is used for the HO2S, fuel metering-related. idle control
system, ECT sensor, EGR system and EVAP control system self-diagnostic functions. When an abnormality occurs,
the ECM/PCM stores it in its memory. When the same abnormality recurs after the ignition switch is turned OFF and
ON 0l) again, the ECM/PCM informs the driver by lighting the MlL. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is
cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality
occurs,
5. Two (or Three) Driving Cycle Detection Method
A "Driving Cycle" consists ot starting the engine. beginning closed loop operation, and stopping the engine. lf misfir-
ing that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, or TWC deterioration is detected dur-
ing three consecutive driving cycles, the ECM/PCM turns the MIL on. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function
is cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality
occurs.
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4
The scan tool indicates Dlagnostic Trouble cod€ {DTc} Po4ol: lnsufficient flow in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) svstem.
Doscription
Deterioration (clogging, leakage, etc.) in the EGR line or EGR valve is detected by means of the changes in MAP before
and after the operation of the EGR valve.
lf deterioration has been detected during two cons€cutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on and DTC P0401 will be
stored.
Po$ible Causeg
. Clogging. leakage in the EGR line
. Faulty EGR valve
Troubleshooting Flowchart
\
- Tho MIL ht! bacn rgportod on.- DTC m40l is 3torod.
Problom vorification:
1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-
dure.2. Connect the SCS service con-
nector,3. Tost-drive under the following
conditions.- Without any electrical load- Decelerate lrom 55 mPh(88 km/h)lor at least 5 sec-
onos
lntormiftam f!ilu.a, ayltam ia OK
.t thb time,
- Clo.n tho inttkc mlnifold EGRport wittr carbursto. clotner.- Cl.an the pa$lgo insido tho
EGR valvo with crrburator
cloanol or aoglaca tha vllvo.