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DTC P1676 - '99-00 Models: FPTDR Signal Line Failure

  1. Reset the PCM (see HOW TO RESET THE PCM ).
  2. Start the engine, and wait 10 seconds.

    Is DTC P1676 indicated? 

    1. YES:  Go to step 3.
    2. NO:  Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ABS/TCS control unit and the PCM.
  3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Disconnect PCM connector E (12P) and the ABS/TCS control unit 16P connector.
  5. Check for continuity between body ground and PCM connector terminal E1.
    Fig 1: Checking For Continuity Between Body Ground & PCM Connector Terminal E1
    G01511610Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    1. YES:  Repair short in the wire between the ABS/TCS control unit and the PCM (E1).
    2. NO:  Go to step 6.
  6. Check for continuity between ABS/TCS control unit 16P connector terminal No. 1 and PCM connector terminal E1.
    Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Between ABS/TCS Control Unit 16P Connector Terminal No. 1 & PCM Connector Terminal E1
    G01511611Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    1. YES:  Go to step 7.
    2. NO:  Repair open in the wire between the ABS/TCS control unit and the PCM (E1).
  7. Reconnect PCM connector E (12P).
  8. Connect PCM connector terminals E1 and C28 with a jumper wire.
    Fig 3: Connecting PCM Connector Terminals E1 & C28 With A Jumper Wire
    G01511612Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Reset the PCM (see HOW TO RESET THE PCM ).
  10. Start the engine, and wait 60 seconds.

    Is DTC P 1676 indicated? 

    1. YES:  Substitute a known-good ABS/TCS control unit and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original ABS/TCS control unit.
    2. NO:  Substitute a known-good PCM and recheck (see HOW TO SUBSTITUTE THE PCM FOR TESTING PURPOSE ). If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original PCM.