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Pgm-Fi System (All Except Hatchback & Hybrid): Diagnosis Honda Civic VII

Testing & Diagnostics 15 illustrations ~1422 words

DTC Troubleshooting

DTCDescription
DTC P0107MAP Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0108MAP Sensor Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0112IAT Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0113IAT Sensor Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0116ECT Sensor Range/Performance Problem
DTC P0117ECT Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0118ECT Sensor Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0122TP Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0123TP Sensor Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0125ECT Sensor Malfunction/Slow Response
DTC P0128Cooling System Malfunction
DTC P0131Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0132High Voltage Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) Circuit
DTC P0133Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) Slow Response
DTC P0133A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Slow Response
DTC P0134A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) No Activity Detected
DTC P0135Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) Heater Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0135A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0137Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0138Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0139Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Slow Response
DTC P0141Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Heater Circuit Malfunction (2001 Model)
DTC P0141Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Heater Circuit Malfunction (2002-04 Models)
DTC P0143Third HO2S (Sensor 3) Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0144Third HO2S (Sensor 3) Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0145Third HO2S (Sensor 3) Slow Response
DTC P0147Third HO2S (Sensor 3) Heater Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0171Fuel System Too Lean, DTC P0172: Fuel System Too Rich
DTC P0300Random Misfire Detected and Any Combination of the Following: DTC P0301: No. 1 Cylinder Misfire Detected, DTC P0302: No. 2 Cylinder Misfire Detected, DTC P0303: No. 3 Cylinder Misfire Detected, DTC No. 4 Cylinder Misfire DetectedP0304
DTC P0325Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0335CKP Sensor No Signal
DTC P0336CKP Sensor Intermittent Interruption
DTC P0339CKP Sensor Intermittent Interruption
DTC P0340CMP Sensor No Signal
DTC P0344CMP Sensor Intermittent Interruption
DTC P0500VSS Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0501VSS Range/Performance Problem
DTC P0502VSS No Signal
DTC P0563ECM/PCM Power Source Circuit Unexpected Voltage
DTC P0607Malfunction in ECM/PCM Internal Circuit
DTC P0630VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch
DTC P1106BARO Sensor Range/Performance Problem
DTC P1107BARO Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P1108BARO Sensor Circuit High Voltage
DTC P1109BARO Sensor Out of Range High
DTC P1121TP Sensor Signal Lower Than Expected
DTC P1122TP Sensor Signal Higher Than Expected
DTC P1128MAP Sensor Signal Lower Than Expected
DTC P1129MAP Sensor Signal Higher Than Expected
DTC P1130Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and Third HO2S (Sensor 3) Replacement Reguired
DTC P1149A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Range/Performance Problem
DTC P1157A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Range/Performance Problem
DTC P1158A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) AFS-Terminal Low Voltage
DTC P1159A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) AFS+Terminal Low Voltage
DTC P1162A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Malfunction
DTC P1163A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Slow Response
DTC P1164A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Range/Performance Problem
DTC P1165A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Range/Performance Problem
DTC P1166A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater Circuit Malfunction
DTC P1167A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater System Malfunction
DTC P1171A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Out of Range High
DTC P1172A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Out of Range Low
DTC P1297ELD Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P1298ELD Circuit High Voltage
DTC P1324Knock Sensor Power Source Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P1361CMP (TDC) Sensor Intermittent Interruption
DTC P1362CMP (TDC) Sensor No Signal
DTC P1607Malfunction in ECM/PCM Internal Circuit
DTC P2227BARO Sensor Range/Performance Problem
DTC P2228BARO Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P2229BARO Sensor Circuit High Voltage
DTC P2238A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) AFS+Terminal Low Voltage
DTC P2252A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) AFS-Terminal Low Voltage
DTC P2270Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Circuit Signal Stuck Lean
DTC P2271Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Circuit Signal Stuck Rich
DTC P2A00A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Range/Performance Problem

DTC INDEX

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Scheme 7: DTC P0107: MAP Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Scheme 7: DTC P0107: MAP Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

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  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Check the MAP with the HDS or a scan tool. Is about 101 kPa (760 mmHg, 30 in.Hg) or 2.9 V indicated? YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAP sensor and at the ECM/PCM. NO - Go to step 3.
  3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Disconnect the MAP sensor 3P connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  6. Measure voltage between MAP sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3. Is there about 5 V? YES - Go to step 8 . NO - Go to step 7.
  7. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals A11 and A21. Is there about 5 V? YES - Repair open in the wire between ECM/PCM (A21) and the MAP sensor. NO - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck (see «HOW TO SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACE THE ECM/PCM»(ref-173106-S12924459732005031000000) ). If the symptom/indication goes away with a known good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM.
  8. Check the MAP with the HDS or a scan tool. Is 2 kPa (15 mmHg, 0.6 in.Hg) or less or 0 V indicated? YES - Go to step 9. NO - Replace the MAP sensor (see «MAP Sensor Replacement»(ref-173107-S30673350912005031000000) ).
  9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  10. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector A (31P).
  11. Check for continuity between MAP sensor connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A19) and the MAP sensor. NO - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck (see «HOW TO SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACE THE ECM/PCM»(ref-173106-S12924459732005031000000) ). If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM.

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Scheme 10: DTC P0108: MAP Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Scheme 10: DTC P0108: MAP Sensor Circuit High Voltage

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  1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  2. Check the MAP with the HDS or a scan tool. Is about 101 kPa (780 mmHg, 30 in.Hg) or more, or about 2.9 V or more indicated? YES - Go to step 3. NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the MAP sensor and at the ECM/PCM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Disconnect the MAP sensor 3P connector.
  5. Connect MAP sensor 3P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 3 with a jumper wire.
  6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  7. Check the MAP with the HDS or a scan tool. Is about 101 kPa (760 mmHg, 30 in.Hg) or more, or about 2.9 V or more indicated? YES - Go to step 8. NO - Replace the MAP sensor.
  8. Remove the jumper wire.
  9. Measure voltage between MAP sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3. Is thereabout 5 V? YES - Go to step 10. NO - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A11) and the MAP sensor.
  10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  11. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector A (31P).
  12. Connect MAP sensor 3P connector terminal No. 3 to body ground with a jumper wire.
  13. Check for continuity between MAP sensor connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck (see «HOW TO SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACE THE ECM/PCM»(ref-173106-S12924459732005031000000) ). If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM. NO - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A11) and the MAP sensor.
  14. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  15. Connect ECM/PCM connector terminals A11 and A19 with a jumper wire.
  16. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  17. Check the MAP with the HDS or a scan tool. Is about 101 kPa (760 mmHg, 30 in.Hg) or higher, or about 2.9 V or higher indicated? YES - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck (see «HOW TO SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACE THE ECM/PCM»(ref-173106-S12924459732005031000000) ). If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM. NO - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A19) and the MAP sensor.

DLC Circuit Troubleshooting

If the ECM/PCM does not communicate with the HDS or a scan tool, or I/M test equipment, do this troubleshooting procedure.

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Scheme 13: DLC Circuit Troubleshooting
Scheme 13: DLC Circuit Troubleshooting

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  1. Measure voltage between DLC terminal No. 16 and body ground. Is there battery voltage? YES - Go to step 2. NO - Repair open in the wire between DLC terminal No. 16 and the No. 9 BACK UP (7.5A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.
  2. Measure voltage between DLC terminals No. 4 and No. 16. Is there battery voltage? YES - Go to step 3. NO - Repair open in the wire between DLC terminal No. 4 and body ground.
  3. Measure voltage between DLC terminals No. 5 and No. 16. Is there battery voltage? YES - Go to step 4. NO - Repair open in the wire between DLC terminal No. 5 and ECM/PCM (E3).
  4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  5. Measure voltage between DLC terminals No. 5 and No. 7. Is there 8.5 V or more? YES - Go to step 10 . NO - Go to step 6.
  6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  7. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P). Make sure the HDS or a scan tool is disconnected from the DLC.
  8. Check for continuity between DLC terminal No. 7 and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Repair short to ground in the wire between DLC terminal No. 7 and the ECM/PCM (E23). After repairing the wire, check the DTC with the HDS or a scan tool and go to the indicated DTC's Troubleshooting. NO - Go to step 9.
  9. Check for continuity between DLC terminal No. 7 and ECM/PCM terminal E23. Is there continuity? YES - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck (see «HOW TO SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACE THE ECM/PCM»(ref-173106-S12924459732005031000000) ). If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM. NO - Repair open in the wire between DLC terminal No. 7 and the ECM/PCM (E23). After repairing the wire, check the DTC with the HDS or a scan tool and go to the indicated DTC's Troubleshooting.
  10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  11. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P). Make sure the HDS or a scan tool is disconnected from the DLC.
  12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  13. Measure voltage between DLC terminals No. 5 and No. 7. Is there 0 V? YES - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, then recheck (see «HOW TO SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACE THE ECM/PCM»(ref-173106-S12924459732005031000000) ). If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM. NO - Repair short to power in the wire between the DLC terminal No. 7 and the ECM/PCM (E23). After repairing the wire, check the DTC with the HDS or a scan tool, and go to the indicated DTC's Troubleshooting.

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Scheme 20: Injector Replacement
Scheme 20: Injector Replacement

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  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see «FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING»(ref-173122-S06646265302005031000000) ).
  2. Remove the air cleaner (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-173123-S09010553912005031000000) ).
  3. Disconnect the connectors from the injectors (A), the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (B), the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve (C), and the throttle position (TP) sensor (D).
  4. Disconnect the quick-connect fittings (E).
  5. Disconnect the hoses from the fuel rail (F).
  6. Remove the fuel rail mounting nuts (G) from the fuel rail.
  7. Remove the injector clip (H) from the injector.
  8. Remove the injector from the fuel rail.
  9. Coat the new O-rings (A) with clean engine oil, and insert the injectors (B) into the fuel rail (C).
  10. Install the injector clip (D).
  11. Coat the injector O-ring (E) with clean engine oil.
  12. Install the injectors into the injector base.
  13. Install the fuel rail mounting nuts.
  14. Connect the connectors on the injectors, the MAP sensor, the EVAP canister purge valve, and the TP sensor.
  15. Connect the quick-connect fittings.
  16. Install the air cleaner (see «AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-173123-S09010553912005031000000) ).
  17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.

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