engine coolant temperature sensor HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G User Guide

System Description
Vacuum Connections (cont'dl
D16Y8 engine l'99 - 00 modetsl:
(]-i PAIMARY HEATEO OXYGEN SENSOR {PRIMARY HO2S,SENSOR 1)..2r SECONOARY HEATEO OXycEN SENSOB ISECONDARYHO2S, SENSOR 2li3) MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PBESSURE {MAPI SENSORO ENGINE cooLANT TEMPERATURE (ECTI sENsoR(5) INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE {IAT} sENsoRG] KNOCK SENSOR IKSI?r CRANKSHAFT SPEEo FLUCTUATTON {CKF) SENSOR.O IDLE AIR coNTRoL {IAc)vALvEi-9] THROTTLE BOOY {TB)(O FUEL INJECToRI]'i FUEL FILTER.O FUEL PRESSURE REGULAToR[t FUEL PUMP {FPl.D FUEL TANKil' AIR CLEANERTD RESONATORO FUEL TNJEC oN AtR tFtA) coNTRoL vAt_vE.19 POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION {PCVI VALVE
.19) EVAPORATIVE EMIssIoN {EVAP) PURGE coNTBoLSOLENOID VALVE€g PURGE JorNTtj EVApoRATtvE EMtsstoN {Evap} coNTRoL cANtsTERC4 EVAPONANVE EMISSION (EVAP) BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVE
?3 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION {EVAP} CONTROL CANISTERFILTERA4 EVAPoBATIVE EMIssIoN (EVAP) coNTRoL CANISTERVENT SHUT VALVEC! FUEL TANK PRESSURE sENsoREO EVAPOBATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) TWO WAY VALVEe? oNBoARD REFUELtiIG vApoR REcovERy {oRvR} VENTSHUT VALVE@ oNBoARD REFUELTNG vapoR REcovERy (oRvR) vapoRRECIRCULATION VALVEiP THREE WAY CATAI.YTIC CONVEBTER {TWCI
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PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (PRIMARY HOzS,
SENSOR 1)SECONDARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR {SECONDARY
HOzS, SENSOR 2)
MANIFOLD AESOI-UTE PRESSURE IMAP) SENSOR
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE IECT) SENSOR
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT} SENSOR
CRANKSHAFT SPEED FLUCTUATION (CKF) SENSOR
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IACI VALVE
THROTTLE BOOY (TB)
FUEL INJECTORFUEL FILTERFUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
FUEL PUMP IFPIFUEL TANKFUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAPI VALVE
AIR CLEANERRESONATORPOSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILTATION IPCVI VALVE
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP} PURGE CONTROL
SOLENOID VALVEEVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CONTROL CANISTER
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION IEVAPI TWO WAY VALVE
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (TWCI
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System Description
Vacuum Connections (cont'd)
Dl6Y7 angin6 ('97 coup.: KL mod€l, sedan: KL (LX) model,,9g modet):
i1] PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (PRIMARY HO2S,SENSOR 1)E) SECONDARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR {SECONDARYHO2S, SENSOR 2l€l MANTFOLD ABSOT_UTE PRESSUnE tMAp) SENSOR€r ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE |ECT) SENSOR€] INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE IIAT} SENSOR6 CRANKSHAFT SPEED FLUCTUATION ICKFI SENSOR17 IOLE AIR CONTROL IIACI VALVE@ THRoTTLE BoDY {TBIO FUEL INJEGToR(9 FUE|- FTLTEFO FUEL PRESSURE REGULAToR@ FUEL PUMP {FPI(D FUEL TANK@ FIFL TANK EVAPoRATIVE EMIssIoN {EVAPIVALVE(, AIR CLEANER
(tO RESONATORl? PoSITIVE cRANKcAsE VENTILATIoN IPcv}VALVEIA EVAPORANVE EMISSION TEVAPI PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE19 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION IEVAPI CONTROL CANISTERE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAPIBYPASS SOLENOIDVALVE€' EVAPoRATIVE EMIssIoN IEVAPI THREE wAY vALvEQ' EVAPORATIVE EMISSION IEVAPI CONTROL CANISTERVENT SHUT VALVE@ FUEL TANK PRESSURE sENsoR{?1! EVAPORANVE EMISSION IEVAPI TWO WAY VALVE?5 THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER ITWC'
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Dl6Y7 engins ('99 - 00 modelsl:
PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR {PRIMARY HO2S,
SENSOR 1)iiconoanv neareo oxYGEN sENsoR ISECoNDARY
HO2S, 9ENSOR 2)MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT} SENSOR
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IATI SENSOR
CRANKSHAFT SPEED FLUCTUATION ICKFI SENSOR
IOLE AIR CONTROL (IAC} VALVE
THROTTLE BODY (TBl
FUEL INJECTORFUEL FILTERFUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR
FUEL PUMP (FP)
FUEL TANKAIR CLEANERRESONATOR
6d POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE
6 rvapoamve eutssloN tEvAP) PURGE coNTRoL
SOLENOID VALVECO PURGE JOINT6 evlponnnve eutssloN (EvAPl coNTRoL cANlsrER
i evlponnnve eussloN {EVAP} BYPASS solrNolD
VALVE
6) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAPI CONTROL CANISTEN
FILTER
@ EVAPORATIVE EMISSTON (EVAP) CONTROL CANISTER
VENT SHUI VALVEA FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSON
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6 orueonno nerueLING vAPoR REcovERY loRvnl vENT
SHUT VALVE
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RECIRCULATION VALVE
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System Description
Vacuum Connections (cont'd)
816A2 engine:
@ EvApoRATtvE EMtsstoN tEvAp) puRGE coNTRoLSOLENOID VALVE@ PURGE JoINT€t EvApoRATtvE EMtsstoN (EVApt coNTRoL caNtsTERQA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVE
@ EVApoRATtvE EMtsstoN lEvApl coNTRoL caNtsrERFILTER@ EvApoRATtvE EMtsstoN {EvApt coNrRoL cANtsrERVENT SHUT VALVE@ FUEL TANK PRESSURE sENsoRGI EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP} TWO WAY VALVE@ ONBOARD REFUETING VAPOR RECOVERY {ORVR} VENTSHUT VALVE@ oNBoAnD REFUELING vApoR REcovERy (oRvRl vApoR. RECIRCULATION VALVE(c} THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER {TWCI
(' PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR IPRIMARY HO2S.SENSOR 1l.?) SECONDARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR {SECONDARYHO2S, SENSOR 2)13] MANIFOLD ABSoLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) sENsoBi' ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE IECT) SENSORO INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE ITATI SENSORi6l KNOCK SENSOR {KS}O oRANKSHAFT SPEED FLUCTUATIoN {cKF} sENsoR@ IDLE AIR coNTRoL (IAc} VALVE€) THRoTTLE BoDy trB|(D FUEL INJECToRO FUEL PULSATIoN DAMPER[D FUEL FILTER@ FUEL PRESSURE REGULAToR!I FUEL PUMP IFP)f,' FUEL TANK(iD ArR CLEANERt' RESONAToR'.1]i POSITIVE cRANKcAsE VENTILATIoN {Pcv} VALVE
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
ECM/PCM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda pGM Tester to the l6p data link connector (DLC), various data can beretrieved from the EcM/PcM. The items Iisted in the table below conform to the sAE recommended practice.The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended bv SAE.understanding this data wil help to find the causes of intermittent fairures or engine probrems,
NOTE:
' The "operating values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment andthe individual vehicle.. Unless noted otherwise, "at idle speed,, means idling with the engine completely warmed up, Ay'T in position @ or E],M/T in neutral, and the Ay'C and all accessories turned off.
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DataDescriptionOperating ValueFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC)
lf the ECM /PCM detects a problem, it will store it as acode consisting of one letter and four numbers.Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code (poxxx)or a Honda-defined code (Plxxx) will be outDut to therester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECM/PCM computes engine speed from the signalssent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.This data is used for determining the time and amount offuel injection,
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication.YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM/PCM converts pulse signals from the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS) into speed data.Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manifold
Absolute
Pressure {MAP)
The absolute pressure caused in the intake manifold bvengine load and speed.With engine stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo-
spheflc pressure
At idle speed:
24 - 31 kPa (180 - 280
mmHg, 7.1 - 11.0 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
(ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature into volt_age and signals the ECM/PCM. The sensor is a thermistorwhose internal resistance changes with coolant temDera_ture. The ECM/PCM uses the voltage signals from theECT sensor to determine the amount of iniected fuel.
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temper,
ature and IAT
With engine warmed up:
176 - 194.F (80 - 90.C)
YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor {HO2S)(Primary,
Sensor 1)(Secondary
Sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen contentin the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals to theECI\4/PCM. Based on these signats, the ECM/pCM con_trols the airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high(that is, when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiometricratio), the voltage signal is lower.When the oxygen content is low (that is, when the ratiois richer than the stoichiometric ratio), the voltage signalis higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
about 0.1 - 0.9 V
NO(Sensor 1)
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D I16P)
Wire side ot female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D l16P)NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V
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Wirecolor
Terminaln!meDor.riptionSignal
RED/BLKTPS (THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR}
Detects TP sensor signal.With throttle fully open: about 4.8 V
With throttle fully closedl about 0.5 V
REDA/VHTECT {ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE SENSORDetects ECT sensor signalWith ignition switch ON{ll): about 0.1 - 4 8 v
(depending on engine coolant lempe ratu re)
3RED/G RNMAP {MANIFOLD ABSO'LUTE PRESSURE SENSOR}Detects MAP sensor signal.With ignition switch ON(ll): about 3 V
At idle: about 1.0 V
{depending on engine speed)
YEUREDVCCl (SENSOR VOLTAGE)Power source lor MAP sensor.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 v
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
5GRNMHTBKSW {BRAKE SWITCHIDetects brake switch signalWith brake pedal released: 0 v
With brake pedal depressed: baftery voltage
6*?RED/BLUKS {KNOCK SENSOR}Detects KS signal.With engine knocking: Pulses
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PHO2S (PRIMARY HEAT-ED OXYGEN SENSOR,SENSOR 1)
Detects Primary heated oxygen
sensor (sensor 1l signal
With throttle fullv opened from idle with
Iully warmod up engine: above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below 0.4 v
LABELDetects LABEL resistanceWith engine r!nning:about 0.3 - 4.9 V
8RED//ELIAT (INTAKE AIR TEM-PERATURE SENSOR)
Detects IAT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 0 1 -
4.8 V {depending on intake air temperature)
9*lWHT/BLKEGRL iEGR VALVE LIFT
SENSOR)
Detects EGR valve lift sensor signalAt idle without vacuum: about'1 2 V
With 27 kPa (2OO mmHg,8 in. Hg): about 4 3 V
10YEUBLUVCC2 (SENSOR VOLTAGE)Provides sensor voltage,With ignition switch ON(ll): about 5 V
With ignition switch OFF:0 V
11GRN/BLKSG2 (SENSOR GROUND}Sensor ground.Less than 1.0 V at alltimes
12G RN,4/1r'HTSG1 (SENSOR GROUND)Ground for MAP sensor.Less than 1.0 V at alltimes
GRN/BLK*1?SHO25G (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN SEN'
SOR, SENSOR 2 GROUND)
Ground for secondary heated oxy-
gen sensor (sensor 2).
14WHT/REDSH02S (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN SEN'soR, sENsoR 2)
Detects secondary heated oxygen
sensor (sensor 2) signal.With throftle fully opened lrom idle with
fully warmed up engine: above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below 0.4 V
15|3. *15LT GRNPTANK {FUEL TANK PRES.
SURE SENSOR)
Detects fueltank prgssure sensor'With fuelfill caD opened: about 2.5 V
16*1GRN/RED
EL (ELD)Detects ELD signal.With parking lights turned on at idle: about
2.5 - 3.5 VWith low beam headlights turned on at
idle: about 1.5 - 2.5 V
*1: USA model*2r A/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)*3: CVT (D16Y5 engane)*4: A,/T and Dl6Y7 engine*5: Except A/T and D16Y7 engine*6: A"/T (D16Y8 engine)i7: CVT (Dl6Y5 engine) and Dl6Y8 engine*8: .96 D16Y8 engine (coupei,'97 D16Y8 engine
models, sedanr KL model),'98 016Y5 engine,
engine, '99 - 00 D16Y5 (M/T) engine
*9: D16Y5 engine*10: M/T (D16Y5 engine)*11: Except M/T (Dl6Y5 engine)* 12r D16Y5. D16YB engine*13: D16Y8 engine*14: Dl6W engine*15: '97 D16Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL lLX) model),'98D16Y7 engine:(coupe: all'98 D16Y8
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chart
connector is connecteda1: Dl6Y5 engine (CVT)*2: Except D16Y5 engine (M/T)*14:'97 model*15:'96 model*16: '98 model
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DTC
{MlL indication*lDelection liemProbable CausePage
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. Vacuu m connection. MAP sensor11115
P0107 (3)
Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
Low Input
Open or short in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECMiPCM
TCM*1
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P0108 (3)Manifold Absolute
Pressure Circuit
High Input
Open in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECtvt/PCM
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P0.111*14. *15 (10)
lntake Air Temperature
Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. IAT sensor11-124
PO112 {10}
Intake Air
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECMiPCM
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P0113 (10)lntake Air
Temperature Circuit
High Input
Open in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECM/PCM
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P0116 (86)Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. ECT sensor. Cooling system11-124
PO't't7 {6)
Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
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P0118 (6)Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
High lnput
Open in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
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?0122 t1l
Throttle Position
CircuitLow Input
Open or short in TP sensor circuit
TP sensorECM/PCM
TCM*1
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P0123 (7)Throttle Position
Circuit
High Input
Open in TP sensor circuit
TP sensor
ECM/PClvl
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P0131*' (1)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit Low Voltage(Sensor 1)
Short in Primary HO2S (Sensorl ) circuit
Primary HO2S {Sensor 1)
Fuel supply system
ECM/PCM
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P0132*' ('r)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit High Voltage(Sensor 1)
Open in Primary HO2S {Sensor 1} circuit
Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
ECM/PCM
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P0133*' (61)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Slow Response(Sensor 1)
. Primary HO2S (Sensorl). Exhaust system11-145
P0135*? (41)
Primary Heated Oxygen
Sensor Heater
Circuit Malfunction(Sensor 1)
. Open or short in Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) heater circuit. ECM11-151
*: The DTCS in parenthesis will be indicated by the blinking of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) when the SCS service
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PGM-FI System
System Description
CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor
MAP Sensor
IAT SensorTP SensorEGR Valve Lift Sensor*'Primary H02SSecondary HO2SVSSBARO SensorELD*'KS€Starter SignalALT FR SignalAir Conditioning SignalA/T Gear Position SignalBattery Voltage {lGN.1}Erake Switch SignalPSP Switch SignalFuel Tank Pressure Sensor*iVTEC Pressure Switch*5Clutch Switch Signal*6Countershaft Speed SensornBMainshaft Speed Sensorrs
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Fuel IniectorsPGM-Fl Main Belay {Fuel Pump)MILIAC Valve!y'C Compressor Clutch RelayRadiator Fan Relay*,Condenser Fan RelayALT*'lcMEVAP Purge Control Solenoid
Primary HO2S HeaterSecondary H02S HeaterEGR Control Solenoid Valve*rEGR valve*6EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve*'EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut
VTEC Solenoid Valve*5DLCLock-up Control Solenoid Valve*aShift Control Solenoid Valve*3Linear Solenoid Valve*3
*1: Dl6Y5 engine*2: USA model*3: CW (D16Y5 ensine), D16Y8 engine and 81642 ensine*4: '96 D16Y8 engine lcoupe),'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LX) model),'97 D16Y8 engine {coupe: all models, sedan: KLmodel),'98-all models,'99'all models,'00-all models+5: D16Y5, D16Y8,816A2 engine*6: M/T (D16Y5 enginei*7: CVT 1D'l6Y5 engine)+8: A/T (D16Y7, D16Y8 engine)*9: '96 D16Y5 engine,'96 D16Y7 engine,'96 Dl6Y8 engine (sedan),'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 Dl6Y7 engine (coupe: KA, KC models, sedan:KA, KC, KL (LX) models, hatchback: all models),'97 D16Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC modelsi
PGM-FI Sy3lem
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multipon fuel injection system.
Fuel iniector Timing and Duration
The ECM/PCM contains memories for the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
The basic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory. is further modified by signals sent from various sen-
sors to obtain the final discharge duration.
ldle Air Control
ldle Air Control Valve llAC Valve)
When the engine is cold. the A,/C compressor is on, the transmission is in gear, the brake pedal is depressed, the P/S load
is high, or the alternator is charging, the ECM/PCM controls current to the IAC Valve to maintain the correct idle speed.
lgnition Timing Control
. The ECM/PCM contains memories for basic ignition timing at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
lgnition timing is also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.
. Aknockcontrol system was adopted which sets the ideal ignition timing for the octane rating ofthegasoline used.*3
Othgr Control Funqtions
1. Starting Control
When the engine is started, the ECM/PCM provides a rich mixture by increasing fuel injector duration.
2. Fuel Pump Control
. When the ignition switch is initially turned on, the ECM/PCM supplies ground to the PGM-Fl main relay that sup-plies current to the fuel pump for two seconds to pressurize the fuel system.. When the engine is running, the ECI\4PCM supplies ground to the PGM-FI majn relay that supplies current to the fuel
oumo.
. When the engine is not running and the ignition is on, the ECM/PCM cuts ground to the PGM-FI main relay which
cuts current to the fuel pump.
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INPUTS
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECMY
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OUTPUTS

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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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