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Section 6 (Engine Controls - Tests W/Codes): Summary

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1991 Acura Legend. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If no hard fault codes are present, driveability symptoms exist or intermittent codes exist, proceed to TESTS W/O CODES article for diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, NO START, etc.) or intermittent diagnostic procedures.

TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION CHART (1)

Code System Affected Probable Cause
0  ECU No Signal to ECU
1  O2 Sensor (Left) Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
2  O2 Sensor (Right) Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
3  MAP Sensor MAP Sensor Electrical Problem
4  Crank Angle No. 1 Sensor Circuit Problem
5  MAP Sensor MAP Sensor Mechanical Problem
6 (2) Coolant Temp Sensor (TW) Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
7 (2) Throttle Angle Sensor Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
9  No. 1 Cylinder Position Problem in CYL Sensor Circuit
10  Intake Air Temperature Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
12  EGR System No EGR Action
13  Atmospheric Pressure Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
14  Electronic Air Control Valve (EACV) EACV Circuit Problem
15  Ignition Output Signal Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
16  Fuel Injector Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
17 (2) Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) No VSS Signal
18  Ignition Timing Adjuster Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
23  Left Knock Sensor Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
41  Left O2 Sensor Heater Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
42  Right O2 Sensor Heater Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
43  Left Fuel Supply System Open/Shorted O2 Circuit
44  Right Fuel Supply System Open/Shorted O2 Circuit
45  Left Fuel Metering Injectors Control
46  Right Fuel Metering Injectors Control
53  Right Knock Sensor Open/Shorted Signal Circuit
54  Crank Angle No. 2 Sensor Circuit Problem
59  No. 2 Cylinder Position Problem in CYL Sensor Circuit
(1)
If codes other than these are indicated, repeat self-diagnosis. If code(s) reappear, substitute a known good ECU, and recheck codes. If code(s) clear, replace ECU.
(2)
If S4 on automatic transaxle indicator panel also blinks, A/T control unit may also require diagnosis.