Fail-Safe Function
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 1999 Isuzu Oasis, 1998 Isuzu Oasis, 1998 Honda Prelude, 1998 Honda Odyssey, and 1998 Honda Civic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If a sensor fails, PCM will substitute a preprogrammed value for the sensor and continue engine operation. In this condition, engine will operate, but driveability will not be optimum.