Fuel pressure test HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G User Guide

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'99 - 00 models excepi Dl6Y5 engine with M/T:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0452: A low voltage problem in the Fuel Tank Pressure
sensor.
The fuel tank pressure sensor converts fuel tank absolute pressure into electrical signals and inputs the ECM/PCM
OUTPUTVOLTAGE(vlt.5
0.5-7 kP.(-g) mmHg,-2 in.Hgl
+7 kP.
150 mmHg,2 in.Hgl
PRESSURE
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Wire side of lemale terminals
FUEL TANKPRESSURE SENSORSUB.HARNESS6P CONNECTOR (C574 (C568)rl
vcc2(YEL/BLUIsG2{GRN/BLK}
Wire side o{ temale terminals
The MIL has been .eported on.
DTC P0452 is stored
Check the vacuum lines:
Check the vacuum lines of the
fuel tank pressure sensor lor mis-
routing, leakage, breakage and
cloggrng.
Are the vacuum hnes OK?
Problem veritication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-
du re,2. Bemove the fuel fill caP.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll)
4. Monitorthe FTP Sensor voltage
with the Honda PGM Tester' or
measure voltage between body
groLrnd and ECM/PCM connec_
tor terminalA29.
lntermitlent tailure, 3Ystem b OK
at this time. Check for Poor con'
nections or loose wire3 at C131
{located under right side of dash},
C401 {located above under'dash
tuse/relay box), C574 (C568)*
llocdted under access Panel),C792 (tuel rank Prcssure sensorl
and ECM/PCM.
ls there approx.2 5 V?
Check for an open in wire {VCC2
line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Reinstall the ltrel fill caP
3, Remove the access Panel from
the floor.4. Disconnect the fuel tank Pres'sure sensor sub-harness 6P
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
6. At the access Panel side, mea_
sure voltage between the fuel
tank Pressure sensor sub-nar-
ness 6P connector No 5termi
nal and No. 6 termlnal.
Repair open in tho wire between
th6 fu€l tank Prossuro sen3oa and
the ECM/PCM lc28).ls there approx 5 V?
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P)
PTANK {LT BLUI
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ll
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Fue| Tank Pr€ssure sensor 196 Dr6Y8 engine (coupe},,97 D16Y7 angino (coupo: KL mode|' 3edan: KL (Lxl modg||',97
Dl6Y8 engine (coupe: all modeb, sedan: Ki model.'98'all modols) 39 - 0O Dl6Y5 ongins with M/Tl:
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D Il6PI
PTANKILT GRNI
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Wire side of tgmale torminals
FUEL TANKPRESSURE SENSOR3P CONNECTOR (C792)
vcc2(YEL/BLU}
sG2(GRN/BLKI
Wire sid€ of female terminals
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sG2IGRN/BLKI
PTANKIGBN/RED}
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The MIL has beon reponed on
DTC P0453 b stored.
Check the vacuum lines:
Check the vacuum lines oI the
fueltank pressure sensor for mis-
routing, leakage, breakage and
clogging.
Are the vacuum lines OK?
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-
dure.2. Femove the fuel fill cap
3. Turn the ignition switch oN (ll).
4. Monitor the FTP Sensor volt-
age with the Honda PGM
Tester, or measure voltage
between bodY ground and
ECM/PCM connector termrnal
D15.
lntormittont t iluro, 3Ystem is OK
at this time. Check lot Poor con_
noctiona or loo3e wirat at C131
{loc.ted undor right 3id6 of d8hl,
CaOl llocatod rbov. under-dalh
fus6/relay boxl, C574 (C568lr
llocatod und6l accoss Pan6ll,C792 lfuel tank Preasulo aonlorl
end ECM/PCM.
ls there approx. 2 5 V?
Check for an oPen in the wire(SG2line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Reinstall the fuellill cap
3. Disconnect the fuel tank Pres-sure sensor 3P connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
5. Measure voltage between the
fuel tank Pressure sensor 3P
connector terminals No. 1 and
No.2.
Ropair opon in the wira b€tw€sn
the fuel tank prasure sonlor and
ECM/PCM (Dl1).ls there aPProx. 5 V?
Check for an open in the wire(PTANK line):Measure voltage between the
fueltank Pressure sensor 3P con-
nector No. 3 terminal and No. 2
termrnal,
ls there approx. 5 V?
*: coupe
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'99 - 0O modols except Dl5Y5 engine with M/T:
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Wire side of temale terminals
FUEL TANKPRESSUNE SENSOR
SUB.HARNESS6P CONNECTOR {C574 (C568)}}
vcc2{YEL/BLUI
sG2IGRN/BLK)
Wire side of female terminals
PTANK{LT GRNI
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A {32P)
PTANK {LT GRN)
The MIL has been reported on.
DTC P0453 is stored.
Check the vacuum lines:
Check the vacuum lines ot the
fuel tank pressure sensor for mis-
routing, leakage, breakage and
clogging.
Are the vacuum lines OK?
Problem verilication:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proce-
du re,2. Remove the fuel fill caP
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Monitor the FTP Sensor volt'
age with the Honda PGM
Tester, or measure voltage
between body ground and
ECM/PCM connector terminalA.29.
lntermittent failuro. svstem b OK
at this time. Check for Poor con_
noctions or loo3€ wire3 at C131
{located under tight side of dash),
C4Ol {located above underdash
fuse/relay boxl, C57{ (C5681'
llocaled unde. access Panell,C792 {fuel tank Pressure sensorl
aod ECM/PCM.
ls there approx.2.5 V?
Ch€ck for an open in the wira
{SG2line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Reinstall the fuel fill caP
3. Remove the access Panellrom the floor.
4. Disconnect the fuel tank Pres-sure sensor sub-harness 6P
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
6, At the access Panelside, mea-
sure voltage between the fuel
tank pressure sensor sub_har-
ness 6P connector termlnals
No.5 and No.6.
Repair open in the wire between
the fueliank Pres3ure 3ensor and
ECM/PCM {Cl8).ls there approx.5 V?
Check lor an oPen in the wire
{PTANK linel:At the access Panel side, mea
sure voltage between the fuel
tank pressure sensor suo_harness
6P connector No. 2 terminal and
No. 6 terminal.
ls there approx. 5 V?
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IECM/PCM CONNECTOR
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EVAP TWO WAYVALVE
Wire side oftemaleterminals
FUELTANK
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VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE,0 - 30 in Hs
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Check the EVAP two way valve:
See EVAP two way valve test (see
page 11-295).
Roplace the EVAP two way valve
Check the EVAP bypa$ solenoid
1. Remove the fuel tank (see
page 11-242J.2. LiIt up the fuel tank with a
transmission iack, and connect
the fuel tank pressure sensor
sub harness 6P connector to
the access panel side connec_
tor,3. Disconnect the vacuum hosefrom the EVAP two way valveand connect a vacuum PumPto the hose,4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
5. Apply vacuum to the hose.
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(From page 11-290)
Check for an open in the wire
{PCS lin6):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Reconnect the 2P connector to
the EVAP purge control sole-
3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).4. Measu re voltage betweenEClr/PCM connector terminals
A6 and 82.
Ropair open in the wire betweenthe EVAP purge Gontrol solenoidvrlve and th6 ECM/PCM lA6lls there battery voltage?
Substitute a known-good ECM/
PCM rnd re{61. lf symptom/indi'
cation goes away, rePlace the
oiiginal ECM/PCM.

Emission Control System
Evaporative Emission (EVAPI Controls (cont'd)
Evaporative Emission (EVAPI Two Way Valve Testing
l'96 DIGYS engine lcoupel,'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL
model, sedan: KL (LX) modoll,'97 Dl6Y8 engine {coup€:
alt models, sedan: KL model, '98-all modelsll:
1. Remove the fuel fill cap.
2. Remove the vapor line from the EVAP two way
valve. and connect it to a T-fitting from a vacuum
gauge and a vacuum pump as shown.
VACUUM/PRESSURE
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f96 D16Y5 engine,'96 D16Y7 engine,'96 D16Y8 ongine
(sedanl,'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 Dl6Y7 engine {coupe: KA,
KC models, sedan: KA, KC, KL {DX} models, hatchback:
all modsls),'97 D16Y8 engine {sedan: KA, KC models}l:
1. Remove the fuel fill cap,
2. Remove the vapor line from the EVAP two way
valve on the fuel tank, and connect it to a T-fitting
from a vacuum gauge and a vacuum pump as
snown.
VACUUM/PRESSURE GAUGE,0 - 4 in.Hg07JAZ - 0010008VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE.0 -30 in.HgA973X-041 -XXXXX
Apply vacuum slowly and continuously while watch-
ing the gauge. The vacuum should stabilize momen-
tarily at 0.8 - 2.1 kPa (6 - 16 mmHg, 0.2 - 0.6 in.Hg).
lf the vacuum stabilizes (valve opens) below
0.8 kPa {6 mmHg, 0.2 in.Hg) or above 2.1 kPa
(16 mmHg, 0.6 in.Hg), install a new valve and retest.
Move the vacuum pump hose from the vacuum fit-
ting to the pressure fitting, and move the vacuum
gauge hose from the vacuum side to the pressure
side as shown.
Slowlv pressurize the vapor line while watching the
gauge. The pressure should be stabilize momentari
ly above 1.0 kPa (8 mmHg. 0.3 in.Hg).
. lf the pressure momentarily stabilizes (valve
opens) above '1.0 kPa (8 mmHg, 0.3 in.Hg), the
valve is OK.
. lf the pressure stabilizes below 1.0 kPa (8 mmHg,
0.3 in.Hg), install a new valve and retest.
Apply vacuum slowly and continuously while
watching the gauge. The vacuum should stabilize
momentarily at 0.7 - 2.0 kPa (5 - 15 mmHg, 0.2 - 0.6
in.Hg ).
lf the vacuum stabilizes (valve opens) below
0.7 kPa (5 mmHg,0.2 in.Hg) or above 2.0 kPa
(15 mmHg, 0.6 in.Hg), install a new valve and retest.
Move the vacuum pump hose from the vacuum fit-
'l'
4.
5.
ting to the pressure fitting, and move the
gauge hose from the vacuum side to the
side as shown.
PRESSURESIDE
Slowly pressurize the vapor line while watching the
gauge. The pressure should stabilize at 1.3 - 4.7 kPa
(0 - 35 mmHg, 0.4 - 1.4 in.Hg).
. It the pressure momentarily stabilizes (valve
opens) at 1.3 - 4.7 kPa (10 - 35 mmHg, 0.4 - 1.4
in. Hg), the valve is OK.
. lf the pressure stabilizes below 1.3 kPa (10 mmHg,
0.4 in.Hg) or above 4.7 kPa (35 mmHg. 1.4 in.Hg),
install a new valve and retest.
vacuum
pressure
GAUGE0- 4 in.Hg
T-FITTINGT-FITTING
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Evaporative Emission (EvAPl Two Way Valve T6ting
'99 - 00 modols:
'L Remove the fuel tank (see page 11-242).
2. Remove the vapor line {rom the EVAP two way
valve (located above the EVAP control canister), and
connect it to a T-fitting from vacuum gauge and
vacuum pumo as snown,
VACUUM/PRESSUREGAUGE0 - il in.Hg07JAZ - 001(x)08
ry(L
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T.FITTING
Apply vacuum slowly and continuously while watch-
ing the gauge.
The vacuum should stabilize momentarily at 0.8 -
2.1 kPa {6 - 16 mmHg, 0.2 - 0.6 in.Hg).
lf the vacuum stabilizes (valve opens) below
0.8 kPa (6 mmHg, 0.2 in.Hg) or above 2.1 kPa
(16 mmHg, 0.6 in.Hg), install a nsw valve and retest.
Move the vacuum pump hose from the vacuum fit-
ting to the pressure fitting, and move the vacuum
gauge hose from the vacuum side to the pressure
side as shown.
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5. Slowly pressurize the vapor lin€ while watching the
gauge.
The pressure should be stabilize momentarily
above 1.0 kPa (8 mmHg, 0.3 in.Hg).
. lf the pressure momentarily stabilizes (valve
opens) above 1.0 kPa (8 mmHg, 0.3 in.Hg), the
valve is OK.
. ll the pressure stabilizes below 1.0 kPa (8 mmH9,
0,3 in,Hg), install a new valve and retsst.
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How the Gircuit Works
All Except GX
Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.
Keep open flame away trom the work area. Drain
fuel only into an approved container.
A thermistor is mounted in the fuel tank unit. When
the thermistor is cool, its resistance is very high.
When the thermistor's temperature increases, its
resistance decreases. Fuel in the fuel tank transters
heat away lrom the thermistor fast enough to keep it
cool so the thermistor's resistance stays high and
lhe low fuel indicator light does not come on. When
the fuel level drops below the thermistor, the
thermistor's temoerature increases. Without the fuel
to cool it, the thermistor's resislance decreases,
allowing current to llow through the low fuel
indicator light and the thermistor to ground, and the
low fuel indicator light comes on.
Refer to the Service Manual (Section 23, Electrical)
for specific tests or troubleshooting procedures.
GX
The PCM turns on the low fuel indicator light when
the fuel level is low. The PCM will also blink the
indicator light when a problem is detected by the
fuel tank pressure sensor or the fuel tank
temperature sensor.
Refer to the Service Manual GX Supplement
(Section 11 , Fuel and Emissions) for specific tests
or troubleshooting procedures.
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Gauges (cont'd)
- How the Gircuit Works
When the ignition switch is in ON (ll) or START (lll),
battery voltage is supplied through fuse 25 to the
gauges in the gauge assembly.
Speedometer and Odometer
The odometer and soeedometer drive circuits
receive pulses from the vehicle speed sensor
(VSS). The pulse rate increases as the car
accelerates. The frequency and duration of these
input pulses are measured and displayed by the
speedometer, odometer and tripmeter.
Tachometer
The tachometer drive circuit receives pulses from
the ignition control module (lCM) in the distributor
assembly or the ECM/PCM. The solid-state
lachometer then displays these pulses as engine
speed. For each 200 pulses per minute from the
ignition control modul€ (lCM) or the ECM/PCM, the
tachometer displays 100 RPM.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge has two
intersecting coils wound around a permanent
magnet rotor. Voltage applied to the coils, through
fuse 25, generates a magnetic lield. The magnetic
field, controlled by the coolant temperature sending
unit, causes the rotor to rotate and the gauge
needle to move. As the resistance in the sending
unit varies, current through the gauge coils
changes. The gauge needle moves toward the coil
with the strongest magnetic field.
The 6ngine coolant temperature sending unit's
resistance varies from about 137 ohms at low
engine temperature to between 3H6 ohms at high
temperature (radiator fan running).
Refer to the Service Manual (Section 23, Electrical)
for specific tests or troubleshooting procedures.
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Fuel Gauge (All except cX)
The fuel gauge has two intersecting coils wound
around a permanent magnet rotor. Voltage applied
to the coils, through tuse 25, generates a magnetic
field. The magnetic field, controlled by the fuel
gauge sending unit, causes the rotor to rotate and
the gauge needle to move. As the resislance in the
sending unit varies, current through the gauge coils
changes. The gauge needle moves toward the coil
with the strongest magnetic field.
The fuel gauge sending unit's resistance varies
from about 2-5 ohms at full, to about 110 ohms at
empty. When you turn the ignition switch off, the
gauge remains at the last reading until you turn the
ignition switch to ON (ll) or START (lll) again,
Refer to the Service Manual (Section 23, Electrical)
for specific tests or troubleshooting procedures.
Fuel Gauge (GX)
The fuel gauge has two intersecting coils wound
around a permanent magnet rotor. Voltage applied
to the coils, through fuse 25, generates a magnetic
field. The magnetic field, controlled by the PCM,
causes the rotor to rotate and the gauge needle to
move. The PCM calculates the gas quantity in the
fuel tank by using the fuel pressure value detected
by the tuel tank pressure sensor and the fuel
temperature value detected by the fuel tank
temperalure sensor, and outputs the signal to the
gauge assembly. The gauge needle moves toward
the coil with the strongest magnetic field.
When you turn the ignition switch off , the gauge
remains at the last reading until you turn the ignition
switch to ON (ll) or START (lll) again. When the
PCM detects a malfunction with the fuel pressure or
temperature, or detects a gas leak, the PCM
reduces the fuel meter to 0.
Refer to the Service Manual GX Supplement
(Section 11 , Fuel and Emissions) for specific tests
or troubleshooting procedures.
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