How to Troubleshoot Fuel and Emissions Systems (4D M/T)

How to Troubleshoot Fuel and Emissions Systems

Intermittent Failures

The term ‘‘intermittent failure'' means a system may have had a failure, but it checks OK now. If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connections or loose pins at all connectors related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting.

Opens and Shorts

‘‘Open'' and ‘‘Short'' are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wire or at a connection. A short is an accidental connection of a wire to ground or to another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means something won't work at all. With complex electronics (such as ECMs and PCMs) this can sometimes mean something works, but not the way it's supposed to.

How to Use the PGM Tester or HDS (Honda Diagnostic System)

If the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) has come on

1.	Start the engine and check the MIL (A).

2.	If the MIL stays on, connect the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

3.	Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) and note it. Also check the freeze data. Refer to the DTC Troubleshooting Index and begin the appropriate troubleshooting procedure.

NOTE:

Freeze data indicates the engine conditions when the first malfunction, misfire, or fuel trim malfunction was detected.
The Honda PGM Tester or the HDS can read the DTC, freeze data, current data, and other engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) data.
For specific operations, refer to the user's manual that came with Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

5.	If no DTCs are found, go to MIL troubleshooting.

If the MIL did not stay on

If the MIL did not stay on but there is a driveability problem, refer to the Symptom Troubleshooting Index in this section.

If you can't duplicate the DTC

Some of the troubleshooting in this section requires you to reset the ECM/PCM and try to duplicate the DTC. If the problem is intermittent and you can't duplicate the code, do not continue through the procedure. To do so will only result in confusion and, possibly, a needlessly replaced ECM/PCM.

Honda PGM Tester or HDS Clear Command

The inside ECM/PCM stores various specific data to correct the system even when there is no electrical power such as the battery negative terminal or No. 8 FI ECU (ECM/PCM) (15A) fuse are disconnected. But stored data based on failure parts should be cleared by using the ‘‘CLEAR COMMAND'' of the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS, if parts are replaced.

Honda PGM Tester and the HDS has three kings of clear command to meet the purpose. They are DTC clear, ECM/PCM clear and CKP pattern clear. DTC clear command erases all stored DTC codes and Freeze Data.This must be done with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS after reproducing DTC during troubleshooting in this service manual. ECM/PCM clear command erases all stored DTC codes, Freeze Data and all specific data to correct the system except CKP pattern. If the CKP pattern data inside of ECM/PCM was cleared, you must do the CKP pattern learn procedure by test drive. CKP pattern clear command erase only CKP pattern data.This command is for the repair of the misfire or CKP sensor.

DTC CLEAR

1.	Do the DTC CLEAR in the CLEAR MENU with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS with the engine stopped.

2.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

3.	Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Wait for 30 seconds.

4.	Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS from the DLC.

ECM/PCM RESET

This command clears stored specific data from each vehicle such as DTC and Freeze Data. It does not clear CKP PATTERN data.

1.	Do the ECM/PCM RESET in the CLEAR MENU with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS with the engine stopped.

2.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

3.	Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Wait for 30 seconds.

4.	Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS from the DLC.

CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP Pattern Learn Procedure

Enable Criteria

ECT at 80°C (176°F) or higher.

Procedure

1.	Do the CKP PATTERN CLEAR in the CLEAR MENU with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS with the engine stopped.

2.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

3.	Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Wait for 30 seconds.

4.	Test-drive the vehicle on a level road and decelerate (with the throttle fully closed) from engine speed of 2, 500 rpm (min^-1) to 1, 000 rpm (min^-1) with in 2 or D3 position, or the M/T in 2nd or 3rd gear.

5.	Stop the vehicle. Do not turn the ignition off.

6.	Select the ALL DATA LIST in the DATA LIST MENU of the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

7.	Check the status of PULSER F/B LEARN. If it is set to NG, the enable criteria was probably not met; repeat the procedure from the beginning.

How to End a Troubleshooting Session (required after any troubleshooting)

1.	Do the ECM/PCM RESET in the CLEAR MENU with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

2.	Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.

3.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

4.	Disconnect the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS from the DLC. NOTE: The ECM/PCM is part of the immobilizer system. If you replace the ECM/PCM, it will have a different immobilizer code. In order for the engine to start, you must rewrite the immobililzer code with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

How to Remove the ECM/PCM for Testing

If DTC troubleshooting requires voltage or resistance checks at the ECM/PCM connectors, remove the ECM/PCM and test it:

1.	Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio (navi if equipped), then write down the radio station presets.

2.	Jump the SCS line with the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.

3.	Remove the center lower covers (A).

4.	Remove the duct (B).

5.	Disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (C).

6.	Remove the bolts (D), then remove the ECM/PCM (E).

7.	Install the ECM/PCM in the reverse order of removal.

8.	Reconnect the negative cable to the battery and do the following items: Power window control unit reset procedure Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets. Reset the clock.

How to Troubleshoot Circuits at the ECM/PCM

1.	Gently slide the sharp tester probe (A) into the connector from wire side until it touches the end of the wire terminal.

2.	Using the wire insulation as a guide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slide the tip into the connector from the wire side until it touches the end of the wire terminal.

If you cannot get to the wire side of the connector or the wire side is sealed (A), disconnect the connector and probe the terminals (B) from the terminal side. Do not force the probe into the connector.

Do not puncture the insulation on a wire.Punctures can cause poor or intermittent electrical connections.

ECM/PCM Updating and Substitution for Testing

Special Tools Required
Honda Interface Module ( (HIM) EQS05A35570)

Use this procedure when you have to substitute a known-good ECM/PCM in a troubleshooting procedure. Update the ECM/PCM only if the ECM/PCM does not already have the latest software loaded.

NOTE:

Do not turn the ignition switch OFF while updating the ECM/PCM. If you turn the ignition switch OFF before completion, the ECM/PCM can be damaged.
To ensure the latest program is installed, do an ECM/PCM update whenever the ECM/PCM is substituted or replaced.
You can not update an ECM/PCM with the program it already has. It will only accept a new program.
Before you update the ECM/PCM, make sure the vehicle's battery is fully charged.
To prevent ECM/PCM damage, do not operate anything electrical (audio system, brakes, A/C, power windows, moonroof, door locks, etc.) during the update.
If you need to diagnose the Honda Interface Module (HIM) because the HIM's red (#3) light came on or was flashing during the update, leave the ignition switch in the ON (II) position when you disconnect the HIM from the data link connector (DLC). This will prevent ECM/PCM damage.

1.	Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Do not start the engine.

2.	Connect the HDS or the Honda Interface Module (HIM) to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

3.	Do the ECM/PCM update procedure as described on the HIM label and in the ECM/PCM update system.

4.	Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.

5.	Do the CKP pattern learn procedure, if you did the trouble shooting of the DTC P0300, 0301, 0302, 0303, 0304, 0335.

How to Substitute the ECM/PCM (with immobilizer model)

1.	Remove the ECM/PCM from the vehicle.

2.	Install a known-good ECM/PCM.

3.	Rewrite the immobilizer code with the ECM/PCM replacement procedure in the Honda PGM Tester or HDS; It allows you to start the engine.

4.	After completing your tests, reinstall the original ECM/PCM and rewrite the immobilizer code with the ECM/PCM replacement procedure in the Honda PGM Tester or HDS.

OBD Status

The OBD Status shows the current system status of each DTC and all of the parameters. This function is used to see if the technician's repair was successfully finished. The results of diagnostic tests for the DTC are displayed as:

PASS: On Board Diagnosis is successfully finished.
FAILED: On Board Diagnosis has finished but failed.
EXECUTING: The vehicle is in Enable criteria conditions for the DTC and The On Board Diagnosis is running.
NOT COMPLETED: The On Board diagnosis was running but is out of the Enable conditions of the DTC.
Out of COND: The vehicle has stayed out of the Enable conditions of the DTC.