check engine HONDA CIVIC 1998 6.G Workshop Manual

ldle Control System
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Signal
('99 - 00 Models except Dl6y5 engine with M/T) (USAI
This signals the ECM/PCM when the power steering load is high.
Wire side of female terminals
PSP SWTTCH 2P CONNECTOR (qts6)
PSP SW (GRN)
JUMPER T---7 1 \wlRE LJ- 2-l
GND IBLK)
Wi16 sid6 of temale terminals
ECM/PCM CONNEgTORS
Inspoction ot PSP switch signal.
Check for an op€n in the wire (PSPSW linel:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Measure voltage between ECN4/PCM connector terminals 426and 820.
Check for .n open in tho wire IPSPSW line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnoct the PSP switch 2Pconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. At the wire side, connect thePSP switch 2P connector ter-minals No. 1 and No.2 with ajumper wire.5. Measure voltage between ECM/PCNI connoctor terminals 426and 820.
ls there lessthan 1.0 V?
- Ropai. opgn in ths wire be-tw.€n the ECM/PCM {A261rnd th6 PSP switch.- Ropsir opon in BLK wi.o bo-twoen tho PSP switch andG101.
ls there less than 1.0 V?Check the operation ot the PSPsw;tch:'1. Start the engine2. Turn steering wheelslowly.3. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals 426and 820.
ls there battery voltage?
PSP switch sign8l i3 OX.
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ldle Control System
Automatic Transaxle (CVTI Gear Position Signal
('96 -98 D16Y5 engine with CW)
ATP NP{LT GRNI
INP
GBN)
This signals the ECM when the transmission is in @ or @ position.
Check the operation oI the A/Tgear position switch:1. Turn the ignition switch ON flt).2. Observe the A/T shift positionindicator and select each position separately.
See lhe A/T gear position indica-tor insp€ction {see sec{ion l/tl.
Check tor a short in the wir6 (ATpNP line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 14P connectorIrom the gauge assembly.3. Disconnect the 26P connectorfrom the TCM.4. Turn the ignition switch ON fll).5. Measure voltage between ECMconnector terminals A9 andc29.
Check for a short in the wire lATpNP linell1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM connector C (31P).
3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM connector terminal C29.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for an open in the wire lATpNP lina):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF_2. Beconnect the 14P connectorto the gauge assembly.3. Reconnect the 26P connectorto the TCM.4. Sta rt the engine.5. Measure voltage betweenECM connector terminals A9and C29 with the transmission in E and E posationt
Repair short in the wire betweenthe ECM {C291 and the gaugeassemblv,
Substitute a known-good ECMand recheck. lf prescribed volt-age is now avrilable, replace theo.iginalECM.
Wire side ot female terminals
2457I910
t112131a15151718
2321252930
ATP(LT io
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ldle Control System
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Clutch Switch Signal (Dl6YS engine with M/Tl
This signals the ECM when the clutch is engaged.
A {32P}
ECM CONNECTORS
LGl (BRN/BLK)
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cLsw(RED}
Inrpaction ot dutch rwitch signal.
Check for on opon in the wiro(CLSW linel:'!. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Measure voltage betweon ECt!4connector terminals C29 andA9.
Ch.ck tho clutch switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 2P connectorfrom the clutch switch.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Measure voltage b€tween ECMconnector terminals C29 and
ls thare approx. 5 V?
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for a short in th6 wire(CLSW line)l1. Turn the ignition swirch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM connector C (31P)trom the ECM.3. Check lor continuity betweenECM connector terminal C29and body ground.
Chcck for an open in thg wire{CLSW linel:1. Depress the clutch pedal.2. Moasure voltage between ECMconnector torminals C29 andA9.
Repair short in the wirc betweentho ECM {C291 and tho clurchswitch.
Sub3titutg a known-good ECMand rechock, It p.e3cribed vohagoi! now available, roplace the orig-inal ECM.
Wire side of female terminals
26189101l12t3'tat5l617l822
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ldle Control System
ldle Speed Setting
Inspection/Adiustmenl
'96, '97 Dl6Y5. '96 - 00 Dl5Y8 sngine with M/T
NOTE:
. Before setting the idle speed, check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
o (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Start the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3.000 rpm withno load (taansmission in neutral) until the radiatorfan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Connect a tachometer.
3. Disconnect the IAC valve connector.
4.lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-
erator pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engineidles.
Check idling in no-load conditionsr headlights. blowerfan. rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner
are not operating.
ldle spsed should be:
450 1 50 rpm
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Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by removing thecap and turning the idle adjusting screw.
NOTE; After adjusting the idle speed in this step,recheck the ignition timing (see section 23).
lf it is out of spec, go back to step 4.
IDLE
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Reconnect the 2P connector on the IAC valve, then
do the ECM reset procedure.
8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditionsfor one minute, then check the idle speed.
NOTE: (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up.Start the engine, then check that the headlights areoff.
ldle sp€sd should b€:
670 i 50 rpm IUSA)750 t 50 rpm {Canada}
9. ldle the engine tor one minute with headlights {Low)ON. and check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
750 :r 50 rpm
10. Turn the headlights off. ldle the engine for oneminute with heater fan switch at Hl and air conditioneron, then check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
810150 rpm
NOTE: lf the idle speed is not within specification,see Symptom Chan on page 11-84.

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'96.'97 D16Y5 engine with CVT,'96 - 00 D16Y8 ongins
with A/T and'96 - 00 Dl6Y7 €ngine
Adiust the idle speed using a Honda PGM Tester if pos-
sible. lf not, use the following procedure:
NOTEI
. Leave the IAC valve connected
. Betore setting the idle speed. check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reported on'
- lgnition timing
- Spark Plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
1. Connect a tachometer.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm wirh
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
3. Check the idle speed with no-load conditions: head-
iights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and
air conditioner are not operatlng
ldl€ spoed should be:
USA:
D16Y5 engine with CVT, D16Y7 engine with A/T'
Dl6YB engine with A/T:
700 :r 50 rpm (in E or El Positionl
D16Y7 engine with M/T:
670 i 50 rpm
Canada:
Dl6Y8 sngin€, Dl6Y7 engins:
M/T750 t 50 rpm
NT750 1 50 rpm (in E or El Position)
Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by removing the
cap and turning the idle adiusting screw 1/2-turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
D16Y5, D16Y8 engine:
IDLEADJUSTING
Dl6f, ongine:
NOTE: When you remove the ACL housing, do not
disconnect the IAT sensor connector
After turning the idle adjusting scrow 1/2-turn'
check the idle speed again. lf it is out of spec, turn
the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn agaan'
NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw more
than 1/2-turn without checking the idle speed'
ldle the engine for one minute with heater fan
switch at Hl and air conditioner on, then check the
idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
M/T810150 rpm
A/T. CvT810 t 50 rpm (in El or E Position)
NOTE:
. Do not turn the idle adjusting screw when the air
conditioner is on.
. lf the idle speed is not within specification. see
Symptom Chart on page 11-84 (cont'd)
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ldle Control System
ldle Speed Setting (cont'dl
Inspeqtion/Adiustment
38 D16Y5 engine whh M/T,'99 - 00 81642 engine
NOTE: Before setting the idle speed, check the follow-ing items;- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
'1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm withno load (transmission in neutral) until the radiatorfan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer.
Disconnect the IAC valve 2P connector and the EVAPpurge controlsolenoid valve 2P connector.
EVAP PURGECONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-erator pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at1.000, then slowly release the pedal until the engineidles.
Check idling in no-load conditions: headlights, blowerfan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditionerare not operating.
ldl€ speed should be:
450 i 50 rpm
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lf necessary, adjust the idle speed, by removrng lnecap and turning the idle adjusting screw.After adjusting the idle speed recheck the ignitlontiming (see section 23). lf it is out of spec, go backto step 4. |DLE
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Reconnect the 2P connectors to the IAC valve andthe EVAP purge control solenoid valve, then do theECM reset procedure.
8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditionsfor one minute, then check the idle sDeed.ldle speed should bo:
USA:
D16Y5 engine: 670 i 50 rpm
81642 engine: 700 i 50 rpm
Canada:
81642 engine: 750 t 50 rpm
NOTE: lf the idle speed increases to 8lO t 50 rpm,this means the EVAP system is purging the canister.To stop the purging temporarily, raise the enginespeed above 1,000 rpm with the accelerator pedal,
then slowly release the pedal.
9. ldle the engine for one minute with headlights(Low) ON. and check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
750 i 50 rpm
10. Turn the headlights off. ldle the engine for oneminute with heater fan switch at Hl and air condi-tioner on, then check the idle soeed.ldls speed should be:
810 t 50 rpm
lf the idle speed is not within specification, seeSymptom Chart on page 11-84.

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'98 - 0O D16Y5 ongine with CvT
Adjust the idle speed using a Honda PGM Tester if pos-
sible. lf not, use the following procedure:
NOTE:
. Leave the IAC valve connected.
. Before s€tting the idle speed, check the following
rtems:- The MIL has not been reported on.
- lgnition timing
- Spark Plugs- Air clean€r
- PCV svstem
'1. Connect a tachometer.
2. Stan the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm w'th
no load (transmission in E or E] position) until the
radiator Jan comes on, then let it idle.
3. Check the idle speed under no-load conditions:
head lights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan,
and air conditioner are not operatlng.
ldlo spaod ehould bo: 700 t 50 rpm
. lf the idle speed is within the specification, the
procedure is comPlete.
. lf the idle sDeed is out of specitication, 9o to step 4'
4. tf the idle speed is 810 1 50 rpm, this means the
EVAP system is purging the canister. To stop the
purging temporarily, raise the engine speed above
l,OO0 rgm with the accelsrator pedal. Slowly release
the pedal. and rscheck the idl€ speed.
. tf the idle speed is within the specificstion, the
Drocedure is comPlete.
. lf the idle sp€ed is out of spocification, go to step 5.
5. Disconnect th€ EVAP purgs control solenoid valve
2P connector.
EVAP PURGECONTROL
6. Remove the cap and turn the idle adiusting screw
1/2-turn clockwise or counterclockwlse
IDLE
7.After turning the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn, check
the idl€ speed again. lf it is out of spec, turn the idle
adjusting screw 1/2-turn again.
NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw more
than 1/2-turn without checking the idle speed.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Reconnect the EVAP
purge control solenoid valve 2P connector' then do
the ECM reset Procedure.
Start the engine. ldle the engine for one minute with
heater fan switch at Hl and air conditioner on, then
check the idle speed.
ldle spaed should be:
810 t 50 rpm (in El or E Posiiion)
lf the idle speed is not within specification, see
Svmptom Chart on Page 11-84.
9.
SOLENOID VALVE
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Fuel Supply System
Fuel Lines
NoTE: Check fuel system lines, hoses, fuel filter, and other components lor damage, leaks and deterioration, and replaceif necessary.
(2.2 kgt.m, 16lbf.ft)(D16Y5 engine: 28 N.m2.8 kgtm, 21 lbf ft)
The illustrationshows'99 00 models.
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Belore connecting a new fuel tube/quick-connect fining
assembly, remove the old retainer from the mating pipe
with thetabs pulled
apan, removeand discard the
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retarner
New FUEL TUBE/OUICK.CONNECTFITTING ASSEMELY
3. Align the quick-connect fiftings with the pipe, and
align the retainer locking pawls with the connector
grooves. Then press the quick-connect fittings onto
the pipe until both retainer pawls lock with a click-
ing sound.
NOTE: lf it is hard to connect, put a small amount
of new engine oil on the pipe end.
Connection with new retainer:
4. Make sure the connection is secure and the pawls
are firmly locked into place; check visually and by
pulling the connector.
RCTAINER
Reconnect the battery negative cable, and turn the
ignition switch ON (ll). The fuel pump will run for
about two seconds, and fuel pressure will rise.
Repeat two or three times, and check that there is
no leakage in the fuel supplv system
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Fuel Supply System
System Description
The fuel supply system consists of a fuel tank, in-tank
high pressure fuel pump, PGM-FI main relay, fuelfilter,
fuel pressure regulator, fuel injectors. and fuel delivery
and return lines. This system delivers pressure-regu-
lated fuel to the fuel injectors and cuts the fuel delivery
when the engine is not running.
Fuel Pressure l'96 Modelsl
Relieving
Before disconnecting fuel pipes or hoses, release pres-
sure from the system by loosening the 6 mm service
bolt on top of the fuel filter.
. Do not smoke whil6 working on the fuel system.
Kgsp opon flames or sparks away from youl work
area.
. Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the ignition
switch is off.
1. Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the bat-
tery negative terminal.
3. Remove the fuelfill cap,
4. Use a box end wrench on the 6 mm service bolt at
the fuel filter while holding the special banjo bolt
with another wrench,
5. Place a rag or shop towel over the 6 mm service bolt.
6, Slowly loosen the 6 mm service bolt one complete
rurn.
. A fuel pressure gauge can be attached at the 6 mm
service bolt hole.
. Always reDlace the washer between the service
bolt and the special banjo bolt whenever the ser-
vice bolt is loosened.
. Replace all washers whenever the bolts are
removeo.
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Inspoction
1. Relieve fuel pressure.
2. Remove the service bolt on the fuel filter while hold-
ing the banjo bolt with another wrench. Attach the
special tool.
FUELPRESSUREGAUGE07406 - 00ir0(x)1
Start the engine. Measure the fuel pressure with the
engine idling and the vacuum hose of the fuel pres-
sure regulator disconnected from the fuel pressure
regulator and pinched. lf the engine will not start,
turn the ignition switch ON (ll), wait for two sec-
onds, turn it off, then back on again and read the
fuel pressure.
Pr€3sure should bo:
260 - 310 kPa (2.7 - 3.2 kgt/cmr, 38 - 46 psi)
Reconnect vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator,
Pressure should bo:
200 - 25O kPa l2.O - 2.5 kgf/cm', 28 - 36 psil
lf the fuel pressure is not as specified, first check the
fuel pump {see page 11-2361. lf the fuel pump is OK,
check the following:
. lf the fuel pressure is higher than specified,
inspect for;- Pinched or clogged fuel return hose or line.- Faulty fuel pressure regulator (see page 11-234).. lf the fuel pressure is lower than specified, inspect
for:- Clogged fuelfilter.- Faulty fuel pressure regulator {see page 11-234).- Fuel line leakage.
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