Inspect the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. Is the fuse OK? YES - Go to step 30. NO - Go to step 19. Remove the blown No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P). Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E9 and body ground. ECM/PCM CONNECTOR E (31P) Wire side of female terminals Is there continuity? YES - Go to step 22. NO - Replace the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) fuse, and substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck, refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see page 11-6). If symptom/indication goes away, replace the original ECM/PCM.

Remove the PGM-FI main relay 2 (A). LHD model: RHD model: Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E9 and body ground. ECM/PCM CONNECTOR E (31P) Wire side of female terminals Is there continuity? YES - Repair short in the wire between the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15A) fuse and the ECM/PCM (E9), or the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) fuse and the PGM-FI main relay 2. Also replace the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15A) fuse. NO - Go to step 24. Remove the rear seat cushion, refer to the '01 Civic Shop Manual on this CD (see page 20-95).