powertrain control module HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

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.
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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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PGM-FI System
System Description
INPUTS
CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor
CKF Sensor
MAP Sensor
ECT Sensor
IAT Sensor
TP Sensor
Primary HO2S
Secondary H02S
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KS*5
BARO Sensor
ELD*6
Starter Signal
ALT FR Signal
Air Conditioning Signal
Ay'T Gear Position Signal*1
Baftery Voltage (lGN.1)
Brake Switch Signal
PSP Switch Signal
Fuel Tank Pressuae Sensor*4. *5
Countershaft Speed Sensor*1
Mainshaft Speed Sensor*r
OVER-DRIVE Switch Signal*s
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)/
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OUTPUTS
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Fuel Injectors
PGM-Fl Main Relay (Fuel Pump)
MIL
IAC Valve
Ay'C Compressor Clutch Relay
Radiator Fan Relay
Condenser Fan Relay
ALT
tcM
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid
Valve
Primary HO2S Heater
Secondary H02S HeaterEVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve*a *5
EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut
DLC
Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve*l
Shift Control Solenoid Valve*1
Ay'T Clutch Pressure Control
Solenoid Valve*1
D4 Indicator Light'1 *3, *a
D Indicator Light,l *5
OVER-DRIVE OFF Indicator
Lighl*t *:
*1: A/T {3:'97 model'2: M/f +4:'98 model*5: '99 - 00 models"6: USA
PGM-Fl System
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection system.
Fuel iniecior Timing and Duration
The ECM/PCM contains memories for the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold pressure. The
basic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory, is further modified by signals sent from various sensors
to obtain the final discharge duration.
ldle Air Control
ldle Air Control Valve (lAC Valve)
When the engine is cold, the Ay'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
o The ECM/PCM contains memories for basic ionition timing at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
lgnition timing is also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.
. A knock control system was adopted which sets the ideal ig nition timing for the octane rating of the gasoline used.*s
Other Control Funstions
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 (ll). the ECMiPCM suppli€s ground to the PGM-FI main relay that
supplies current to the fuel pump for two seconds to pressurize the fuel system.
. When the engine is running, the ECM/PCM supplies ground to the PGM-FI main 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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PGM-FI System
Powertrain Control Module {PCM} -'97 Model
NOTE: lf this symptom is intermiftent, check for a loose fuse No. 25 METER (7.5 A) in theunderdash f{rse/relay box, a poor connection at PCM terminal A18, or an intermittentopen in the GRN/ORN wire between the PCM (A18) and the gauge assembly.
PCM OON ECTOR A {32P}
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTOR A {32PI
Wire side ot temale terminals
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The Malfunction lndicator LamD(MlL) nev6r comes on {even lortwo seconds) after ignition isturned on (lll, or it's on dimlyand flickers.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
- Rep.ir short or opon in thowire batween No. 25 METER(7.5 Alfuso and gauge a$€m-bty.- R6pl.c€ No. 25 METER 17.5 Alfus€.
ls the charging system light on?
Try to stan the engine.
Does the engine start?
Chock tor.n open in th6 wire3{PG1, PG2linesl:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Measure voltage betweenbody ground and PCM con-nector terminals A10 and A23individually.
Check for an op€n in the wir6 orbulb (MlL lin€l:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the PCM connectorterminal A18 to body groundwith a iumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
n€peir open in tho wirelslhwoon PCM and Glol (loc!t.d
at thc tha.mo3tat houling thrthtd moro th.n 1.0 V.
ls thore l€ss than 1.0 V?
Substituto . known-good PCMand r€check. ll symptom/indica-tion goss away, rcplaca the origi-nal PCM.
- R6pai. open in th. wileibelwoon rcM lAl8l dnd g.ugea3rombly.- Roolac€ the MIL bulb.
ls the MIL on?
Substitut6 a known-good PCMand rocheck. ll 3ymptom/indica-tion goes away, replace the o.igi-n.l PCM.
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Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -'97 Model (cont'dl
(From page 11 83)
Check for a short in the wire (MlL
line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PCM connectorA {32P).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Repair short to body ground inthe wire between the PCM {418}and MlL.ls the MIL ON?
Substitute a known-good PCMand recheck. lf symptom/indica-tion goes away. replace the origi-nal PCM.
Inspect Fl E/M (15 A) fuse in theundeFhood fuse/relay box.
- Reoair shod in the wirebetween Fl E/M {15 A} fuseand PGM-FI main relav.- Replace FIE/M 115 A)fuse.
Inspect No. 13 FUEL PUMP (15 Aifuse in the underdash fuse/relay
- Repair short in lh€ wirebolween No. 13 FUEL PUMP
115 A) Iuse and PGM-FI main
- Replace No. 13 FUEL PUMP
115 A) fuse.
Check loJ a short in a sensor:1. Turn the ignit;on switch ON (ll).
2. Disconnect the 3P connectorof each sensor one at time:. MAP sensor
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Tho Maltunction Indicator Lamo(MlL) n6Yor como3 on leven lortwo laconds) rft6r tho ignhion isturnod ON {lll.
Turn th6 ignition switch ON (ll).
- Repair lhort or opcn in thowire between the No. 25METER 17.5 Al fu3e snd thegauge assembly.- Repl.co the No. 25 METER17.5 Al fus€.
ls the low oil pressure light on?
Try to start the engine.
Chock for an opsn in th€ wiro orbulb {MlL line,:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the ECM/PCM con-nector terminal A18 to bodyground with a iumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Rep.ir open in the wi.osbotween the ECM/FCM lA18land the gaugo rasombly.Roplece the MIL bulb.
ls th6 MIL on?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rochock. lf rymptom/indication goes eway, replacetho o gind ECM/PCM.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.Inspect the Fl E/M 115 A) tusein the undeFhood fuse/relaybox.
- Repair short in the wirebetween lhe Fl E/M (15 AlfusG and the PGM-Fl m.in.slay.- Roplsce th€ Fl E/M (15 Alfu3€.
Inspect the No. 13 FUEL PUMP(15 A) fuse in the under-dashfuse/relay box.
- Repair short in th6 wirebetween tho No. 13 FUELPUMP 115 A) luse and thePGM-FI main .elay.- ReDlace tho No. 13 FUELPUMP 115 Al tuse.
Engine Gontrol Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) -'98 - 00 Models
NOTE:. lf this symptom is intermittent, check tor:- A loose Fl E/M {15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box- A loose No. 25 METER {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMP (15 Alfuse in the underdash fuse/rolay box- An intermiftent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A18) and the gauge assem-
- An int€rmiftent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (C19) and the MAP sensor- An intermiftent short in the wire between rhe ECM/PCM (C28), the TP sensor, theEGR valve lift sensor and/or {uel tank Dressure sensor- A laulty PGM-FI main relay
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
Wire side of female terminals
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Electronic Control System
The electronic control svstem consists of a Powertrain Control Module (PCM), sensors, a linear solenoid, and four solenoid
valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions. The PCM is located
below the dashboard, under the kick panel on the passenger's side.
'97 - 98 Mod€ls
PGM.FIControl Sy3t6m
Throttl€ Poshion SensorSignalVehicle Sp.ed SensorSignal
Engino Coolant TamperetureService Check connectorSonsor Signrl
A/T Control Sy3tem
INTERLOCK
Shift Cont.ol
Shift ControlSolenoid valve ACONTROL UNITr
RShift ControlSolenoid Valve B
N
Linear SolenoidDr
Lock-up Control
Ds
Lock-up ControlSolenoid Valve A2
Lock-up ConirolSol6noid valvo B1
M.inshaft Spoed SensorSignel-D! Indicator Light
Count€rahaft Speedsensor SignelSelt-Oiagnosb signel
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Sell-DiagnosisFunction
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Component Locations
ASSEMBLY
POWERTRAIN CONTROLMODULE {PCMI
COUNTERSHAFTSPEED SENSOR
AUTOMAIIC TRANSAXI.E(A/T} GEAR POSITIONswtTcH
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CONTBOL UN]T
SHIFT CONTROLSOLEM)ID VALVEASSEMBLY
SPEED SCNSOR
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