end HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Repair Manual

PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
ferminalnumberWirecolorTerminalnameDoscriptionSignal
'tBLUiREDCKFP (CKF SENSOR PSIDE)Detects CKF sensor.With engine running: pulses
2BLUCKPP (CKP SENSOR PSIDE)Detects CKP sensor.With engine running: pulses
3GRNTDCP (TDC SENSOR PSIDE)Detects TDC sensor.With engine running: pulses
4YELCYPP (CYP SENSOR PSIDE)Detects cYP sensor.With engine running: pulses
5BLU,frEDACS (A/C SWTTCHSIGNAL)Detects A,/C switch signal.With AJC switch ON: 0 VWith A,/C switch OFF: battery voltage
BLU/ORNSTS (STARTER SWITCHSIGNAL)
Detects starter switch signal.With starter switch ON (lll): bafteryvoltageWith staner switch OFF: 0 V
7BRNSCS (SERVICE CHECKSIGNAL)
Detects service check connectorsignal (the signal causing a DTCindication)
With the connector connected: 0 V
With the connector disconnected: about
5 V or battery voltage
8LT BLUK-LINESends and receives scan toolsrgnal.With ignition switch ON (ll): pulses
10WHT/BLUVBUUP)
(VOLTAGE BACKPower source tor the PCMcontrol circuit. Power source for
the DTC memory
Battery voltage at all times
11WHT/REDCKFM (CKF SENSOR MSIDE)Ground for CKF sensor signal.
12WHTCKPM (CKP SENSOR I\4SIDE)Ground lor CKP sensor signal.
13REDTDCM (TDC SENSOR MSIDE}Ground for TDC sensor signal.
14BLKCYPM (CKP SENSOR MSIDE}Ground for CYP sensor signal.
16GRN
PSPSW (P/S PRESSUREswtTcH)Detects PSP switch signal.At idle with steering wheel in straightahead position:0 VAt idle with steering wheel at full lock:
battery voltage
17WHT/REDALTF (ALTERNATOR FRSIGNAL)
Detects alternator FR signal.With fully warmed up engine running:
0 V-battery voltage {depending onelectrical load)
18BLUA/VHTVSS (VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR)Detects VSS signal.Wirh ignition switch ON (ll) and frontwheels rotating: cycles 0 V - 5 V or bat-tery voltage
Wire side of femaie terminalsPCM CONNECTOR C {31PINOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
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Powertrain Gontrol Module Terminal Arrangement -'97 Model (cont'd)
PCM CONNECTOR O {16PI
PCM CONNECTOR D (I6P)Wire side of f6male terminals
NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
f.rminal
numbcrWir! colorT€rminal nam6DescriptionSignal
1RED/BLKTPS ffHROTTLE
POSITION SENSOR}
Detects TP sensor signal.With throttle fullv oDen: about 4.8 V
With throttle fullv closed: about 0.5 V
RE D,4/VHT
ECT (ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
Detects ECT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON {ll): about
0.1 - 4.8 V (depending on engine
coolant temperature)
RED/GRN
MAP (MANIFOLD
ABSOLUTE 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)
Pow€r source for MAP sensor.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 V
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
EG R N/WHT
BKSW (BRAKE
SWITCH)
Detects brake switch signal.With brake pedal released:0 V
With brake pedal depressed: battery
voltage
7WHT
PHO2S (PRIMARY
HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR SENSOR 1)
Detects heated primary oxygen
sensor (sensor 1) signal.
With throttle fully opened from idle with
fully warmed up engine: above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below
0.4 v
8RED//E L
IAT (INTAKE AIR TEM.
PERATURE SENSOR)
Detects IAT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON lll): about
0.1 - 4.8 V (depending on intake air
temperaturel
10YEUBLUVCC2 (SENSOR VOLT-
AGEI
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 all times
12GRN/WHTSGl (SENSOR
GROUND)
Ground for MAP sensor.Less than 1.0 V at all times
13RED/YE L
SHO2S SG(SECONDARY HEATED
OXYGEN SENSOR,
SENSOR 2 GROUND)
Ground for secondary heated
orygen sensor (sensor 2).
14WHT/RED
SHO2S (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR, SENSOR 2)
Detects secondary heated
orygen sensor (sensor 2)
signal,
With throttle fully opened from idle with
fully warmed up engine; above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below
0.4 v
16*GRN/RED
EL (ELD)Detects ELD signal.With parking lights turned on at idle
about 2.5 - 3.5 V
With low beam headlights turned on
at idle: about 1.5 - 2.5V
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Engine/Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement - 38 - 00 Models
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
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Wire side ot female terminalsECM/FCM CONNECTOR A {32P)NOTE: Standard baftery voltage is '12 V.
D93criptionSignal
3BLU2WBS {EVAP BYPASSSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP bvoass solonoid valve.With ignirion switch ON {ll)r battery voltage
LT GRNMHTVSV {EVAP CONTROL CANISTEB VENT SHUT VALVE)D.ives EVAP controlcanisler vent shutWith ig^ition switch ON (ll): battery voltage
5',BLUCRS (CRUISE CONTROL SIG'NAL)Shift Oown signalinputfrcm cruise conWhen cruise control is used: pulses
6RED/YEL
PCS (EVAP PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP purge controlsolonoid valve.With engins running, engine coolant, below 154'F(68'C)r battery voltageWith engine running, engine coolant, above 154"F{6a'C}r duty conl.olled
8ELIOWHTSO2SHTC (SECONDARVHEATED OXYGEN SENSORHEATER CONTROL)
Drives sacondary heated oxygen sensorWith ignition switch ON (ll): banery voltageWith fully warmed up engine running: duty
10BRNSCS (SERVICE CHECX SIGNAL)Detects seNics check conneclor signal(he signalcausing a DTC indicatjon)with rhe lerminal connected:0 vWith the rerminaldisconnectedrabout 5 v or
l4'rGRN/8LKD4IND (D4INDICATOR)+3DIND (D INDICATORTIDrives D4*3. Dr'indicaior light.W,rh 04' , O" indrcator light turned O batter,
With D4*3, D*. indicator light turned OFFr0 V
16GRNI/ELFLR (FUEL PUMP RELAY)Drivss fusl pump relay.0 V for iwo seconds after ru'nin9 ign'lion swilchON lll), then banery voltage
17AL|(/REDACC (I/C CLUTCH RELAY}Drives l,/C clurch rclay.With compressor ONr0 VWith compressor OFF: battery voltage
18GRN/ORNMIL (MALFUNCTION INDICA.TOR LIGHT)Driv€s MlL.With MlLturned ON:0 VWith MIL turned OFF: battery voltage
19BLUNEP (ENGINE SPEED PULSE)Outputs engine spsed pulse.With sngine runnin9: pulses
20GRNFANC {RADIATOR FAN CONTROL)Drives r6diator fan rslay.With radaator fan running:0 VWith radaatorfan stopped: battery vollage
218LU/t/ELK-LINESends and receiv€s scan toolsignal.With ignition switch ON (ll): p'rlses
23WHT/REDSHO2S (SECONDARY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR. SENSOR 2iDetects secondary h€at€d oxygen sensorWith throttle fully opened from idle wilh fullywalmed up engine: above 0.6 Vwith rhrottle quickly closed: below 0-4 V
21BLU/WHTSTS (STARTER SWITCH SIG,NAL}Dotocts srarter switch signal.Whh staner switch ON (lll): batlery voltageWith srarter switch OFF: 0 V
26GBNPSPSW {P/S PsESSUFESWITCH SIGNAL)Detecrs PSP switch signal.At idle with steeing wh€el in stBighl ahead position: 0 VAt idls with nee ng wheel al full lockr banory voltage
2fBLU/BEOACS (Ir'C SWTCH SIGNAL}D€tects ly'C switch signal.With Ay'C switch ON:0 VWith l/C swil€h OFF: about 5 V
2A'\WHT/NEDSLU {INTERLOCK CONTROLUNIT)Orives interlock control unil.With ignilion switch ON (ll)and brake pedaldepressed: battery vohage
29LT GRNPTANK (FUEL TANK PRES'SURE SENSOR)Detocts fueltank pressure sensor signal.With agnition switch ON (ll) and fuel fill capopensd; about 2.5 v
GBN/FEDEL (ELD}Detects ELD signal.Wirh paaing rightstumed on at idle:about 2.5 - 3.5 VWith low beam headlights tumed on at idle:about 1.5-2.5V
GRN/WHTBKSW (BRAKE SWTTCH)Dst€cts brake switch signal.Wirh brake pedal released:0 VWith brake pedal depressed: battery vollage
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Engine/Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement - '98 - 00 Models
(cont'd)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR B {25PI
Wire side of female terminalsECM/PCM CONNECTOR B I25PI
*2t MlT*3: '98 model"4: '99 - 00 models
NOTE: Standard baftery voltage is l2
Ierminalnumb€tWire colorTerminsl nameDescriptionSignal
1YEUBLKIGPl (POWER SOURCE)Power source for the ECM/PClvlcontrol circuit.withagewith
ignition switch ON (ll): battery volt-
ignition switch OFF:0 V
BLKPG1 (POWER GROUND}Ground for the ECM/PClvl controlcircuit.Less than 1.0 V at all times
REDlNJ2 (No. 2 FUEL INJEC-roR)Drives No. 2 Iuel injector.With engine running: duty controlled
BLUlNJ3 1No. 3 FUEL INJEC-TOR)Drives No. 3Iuel jnjector.
YELlNJ4 {No.4 FUEL INJEC-TOR)Drives No. 4 fuel injector.
8*1WHTLS- (A"/T CLUTCH PRES.SURE CONTROL SOLE,NOID VALVE _ SIDE)
A,/T clutch pressure controlsolenoid valve power supplynegative terminal.
With ignition switch ON (ll): dutycontrolled
9YEUBLKIGP2 IPOWER SOURCE)Power source for the ECN,I/PCMcontrol circuit.With ignition switch ON (lll: bafteryvoltageWith ignition switch OFF:0 V
10BLKPG2 (POWER GROUND}Ground for the ECM/PCM controlcrrcurt.Less than '1.0 V at all times
' BRNlNJl (No. 1 FUEL INJECTOR)Drives No. l tuel injector.With engine running: duty controlled
YEUGRNrcM {rGNrTroN coN-TROL MODULE)Sends ignition pulse.With ignition switch ON (ll): batteryvoltageWith engine running: pulses
17*1REDLS+ (A,,IT CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLE-NOID VALVE + SIDE)
A,/T clutch pressure controlsolenoid valve power supplypositive terminal
With ignition switch ON (ll): dutycontrolled
19*.PNK
ODIND (OVER-DRIVE
OFF INDICATOR}Drives OVER-DRIVE OFFindicator light.With OVER-DRIVE OFF indicator lightturned ON: 0 VWith OVER-DRIVE OFF indicator lightturned OFF: battery voltage
20BRN/BLKLG1 (LOGIC GROUND)Ground for the ECM/PCM controlcircuit.Less than 1.0 V at all times
WHT/BLUVBU (VOLTAGE BACKUP)Power source for the ECM/PCMcontrol circuit.Power source forthe DTC memory.
Battery voltage at all times
22BRN/BLKLG2 (LOGIC GROUND)Ground for the ECN4/PCM controlctrcutt,Less than 1.0 V at all times
23BLVBLUIACV {IDLE AIR CON.TROL VALVE)Drives IAC valve.With engine running: duty controlled
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOF C (31PI
Wire side o{ female terminal€ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C (31P)NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
TermidalD.3criptionSignal
8LI(WHTPOzSHTC {PRIII4ABY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR HEATERCONTROL)
Drivss prim6ry h$ted oxygsn sensorWilh ignition switch ON (ll): baneryvoltsgeWith ftrllywarmsd up €ngine runnang: duty
2"WHT/GBNALTC (ALTERNATOR CON,TROL)Sonds alternalor control signsl.With fully wafmod up €ngine rnningr ban€ryvoltagoDu ng driving with small elsctrical lo6d: 0 v
3'1FED/8LUKS (KNOCK SENSOR)Dstects KS signal.With engine knockang: pulses
5WHT/REDALTF (ALTERNATOR FR SIG-NAL}Detects alternator FR signal.Wth fullywarmed up €ngine running:0 V-batteryvoltag€ {d€pending on slsctrical load)
1GRN,4trHTSG1 (SENSOR 680UND}Ground for l/tAP sensor.L€ss than 1.0 v 6t all times
8BLUCKPP (CKP SENSOF P SIDE)Dat€cls CKP s6nsor.With €ngin€ runningr puls€s
9CKPI.,I| {CKP SENSOF M SIDE)Ground for CKP s€nsor.
15PHO2S {PRIMARY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR, SENSOR 1)Detocts pfimary he6t6d oxygen ssnsor
{sonsor 1)signal.with ihfottls fully opened from idle with fully,
walm6d up engins: above 0.6 VWith throttlo quickly clossd: below 0.4 v
17RED/GRNMAP (MANIFOLD ABSOLUTEPRESSURE SENSOR)
D6tects MAP s€nsor sign6l.With ignition switch ON (ll):about 3 VAt idls: aboul 1.0 V {dspsnding on engine speed)
18GRN/BLKSG2 (SENSOB GNOUNDiLsss than 1.0 V at all tim€s
19YEUBEDVCCl {SENSOR VOLTAGE)Power soufce to MAP s€nsor.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 VWith ignition switch OFF:0 V
20GRNTDCP {TDC SENSOR P SIDE)Derecis TDC sensor.With engine funning: Pulses
2lREDTDCM ITDC SENSOR M SID€)Ground for TDC sensor.
22BLU/REDCKFP (CKF SENSOR PSIDE)Dstscts CKF s€nsor.With sngins running: pulsss
23BLU/WHTVSS (VEHICLE SPEED SEN-soR)Dstscrs vss signal.With ignition switch ON (ll)and front wheelsrotaringrcyclss 0 v- 6bout 5 V or ban€ry voltage
25RED//ELIAT (INTAKE AIR TEMPERA'TURE SENSOB)Detacts IAT sensor signal.With igniiion switch ON (ll): about 0.1 - 4.8 V(d€p€nding on iniate air t€mp€raturc)
26REO/WHTECT {ENCINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE SENSOR)oetscts ECT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 0.1 4.8 V
{doponding on 6ngin€ coolanl lemper6tu16)
27RED/BLKTPS (THROTTLE POSITIONSENSOR)Dotects TP sensor signrl.with rhrottls fully op€n: aboui 4.8 vwith throtrl6 fullyclosed: about 0.5 v
2AYEUBLUVCC2lSENSOR VOLTAG€}Provid€s s€nsor voltage.With ignilion switch ON (ll): about 5 VWhh ignition switch OFF: 0 V
29YELCYPP ICYP SENSO8 P SIDE)Dsrscts CYP sensor.With €ngins runningr pulsss
30BLKCYPM (CYP SENSOR M SIDE)Ground for CYP sansor.
31WHT/REDCKFM {CKF SENSOR M SIDE)6.ound lof CKF ssnsor signal.
11. AfT 13. '94 model'2:M/T 14:'99- 0o modsls.5: USA
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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.
brARn
t.-OotO tw"t Describes the conditions or situation to start a troubleshooting flowchart.
FcTloNl 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.
fS-OPl The end of a series of actions and decisions, describes a final repair action and sometimes directs you to
(bold type) 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 Module (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,
o "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. ln simple electronics, this usually means something won't
work at all. In complex electronics (like ECM'S/PCM'S), this can sometimes mean something works, but not the way it's
suooosed to.
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Fuel Cut-off Control
. During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors iscutoffto improvefuel economyat
speeds over 970 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 920 rpm ('99 - 00 modelsl.
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 6,500 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 6900 rpm ('99 - 00
models), regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from over-rewing.
With Ay'T model. the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over 5,000 rpm when the vehicle is not moving.*'
4,./C Comoressor Clutch Relav
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 a smooth transition to the Ay'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,
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.
PCM Fail-saf e/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-pre
grammed value for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-up 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 IMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)l
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL and stores the DTC
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on {ll), the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL for two
seconds to check the MIL bulb condition.
4. Two Trio Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Trip Detection Method is used for the HO2S*1, fuel metering-related. idle control
system, ECT sensor 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 (ll) 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 {'97 model)
A "Driving Cycle" consists of starting the engine, beginning closed loop operation, and stopping the engine. lf misfir-
ing that increases emissions or EVAP control system malfunction is detected during two consecutive driving cycles.
or TWC deterioration is detected during 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.
*1: '97 - 98 models*2: '99 - 00 models
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The IAT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the intake
air temDerature increases as shown below
RESISTANCE IKOI
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) Sensor
1P0111 | ('97 model)The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P0111: A ranoe/performance problem in
the lntake Air TemDerature (lAT) Sensor circuit.
. 3' aa ro. r?a arl ,.t r.fl20 0 to ao ao aa ioo t2otocl
INTAKE AIB TEMPERATURE
- The MIL has been reported on.- DTC P0111 is stored.- Or lrom Probable Cause List.
Problem vetification:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the IAT sensor 2P
connector,3. Remove the IAT sensor.4. Reconnect the IAT sensor 2P
connector,5. Leave the IAT sensor etposedto ambient temPerature.6. Turn the ignition switch ON
flr).7. check the IAT with the scan
tool-
R€place the IAT son3or.
Check the IAT sensor output:1. Warm the IAT sensor with ahair dryer.2. Check the IAT with the scan
tool.
Did the IAT rise 2.0'F (1.0'C)
or more from the ambienttemperature?
Intermittent f.ilure, aY3tem is OKai this tim6.
Replace the IAT sensor.
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PGM-FI System
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) Sensor (cont'dl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P0112: A low voltage (high temperature) problem in theIntake Air Temperature 0AT) sensor circuit.
The IAT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of tho thermistor decreases as the intakeair temperature increases as shown below.
RESISTANCE IKO)
i')
)2 /
A tAr
9) (RED/YEU
-L
-. 32 aa rorr 1?a 2ra 2aa f.el-m 0 20 rto ao i0 too l2ofcl
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATUR€
It the engine is warm, it will b€ high-er than ambient temperature.
IAT SENSOR 2P CONNCCTOR (C'33I
- The MIL has been reDoned on.- OTC m112 is stored,- Or from Probable Caus€ List.
Problem vsrification:1. Turn the ignition switch ON flt).2. Check the IAT with the scantool.
ls 302'F (150'C) or higher (orH-Limit in Honda mode ofPGM Testeri or 0 V indicated?
ls the correct ambient temper-ature indicated,,?Beploce tho IAT sensor.
Intermittent failure, system i3 OKat this time. Ch6ck for poor con-nectiona o. loose wires rt C133{lAT s€nsorl and rt th6 ECM/pCtr4.Check for a short in the IAT sen-sot:1. Disconnect the IAT sensor 2p
2. Check the IAT with the scantool.
ls 302"F {150"C) or higher {orH-Limit in Honda mode ofPGM Tester) or 0 V indicated?Raplace the lAT aensor.
Ch€ck for a short in the wir6 llAtlinel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector {D (16P}, C (31P)').3. Check for continuity betweenthe IAT sensor 2P connector terminalNo.2 and body ground.
Repair short in the wi.o botweenth6 ECM/rcM {D8, C25*l and th6IAT 3ensor.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf normel IATis indicaled, replace the originalECM/PCM,
*: '98 - 00 models
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Engine Goolant Temperature (ECTI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0116: A range/performance problem in the Engine
Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor circuit.
The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the engine
coolant temperature increases as shown below
RESISTANCEtk0l
NOTE: lf DTC P0117 and/or P0118 are stored at the same
bleshoot DTC P0116.
Possible Cause
a ECT sensor deterioration
. Malfunction in the thermostat and cooling system
Troubleshooting Flowchart
-4 32 68 r0a r a0176 212 2aE {'r)-2O O 20 ito tO .o ! t2O I c)
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
time as DTC P0116, troubleshoot those DTCS first, then trou-
THERMISTON
- The MIL has be€n roported on.- DTC P01'16 is stored.
Probl6m verification:1. Start the engine. Hold 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 theECT.
Intermittent failure, sYstem b OKat this tim6. Check lhe thermo-stat and the cooling 5y3tom.
ls 176 - 200'F (80 - 93"C) or0.4-0.TVindicated?
Check the thermostat and the
cooling system. It th€y are OK,reolace the ECT seNor.
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