Engine Control System & Engine Mechanical - Testing & Troubleshooting

• Component Location Index
  • Catalytic Converter System Component Location Index
  • EGR System Component Location Index
  • EVAP Control System Component Location Index
  • Electronic Throttle Control System Component Location Index
  • Engine Block Assembly Component Location Index
  • PCV System Component Location Index
  • PGM-FI System Component Location Index
  • VTEC / VTC System Component Location Index
• Connector For Inputs And Outputs
  • PCM Connector for Inputs and Outputs
• Overhaul
  • Engine Oil Pump Overhaul
    • Exploded View
  • Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly, Reassembly, and Inspection
    • Disassembly & Reassembly
    • Inspection
• Check
  • Throttle Body Carbon Accumulation Check
    • Test
• General Information
  • Engine Configuration
• Troubleshooting
  • A / C Signal Circuit Troubleshooting (Idle Control System)
  • EVAP System Troubleshooting
  • MIL Circuit Troubleshooting
  • PCM Power and Ground Circuit Troubleshooting
  • VTEC System Oil Pressure Troubleshooting
• How To Information
  • How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions System
    • Intermittent Failures
    • Service Information
    • Opens and Shorts
    • Starter System Indication
    • How to Use the HDS (Honda Diagnostic System)
    • If the MIL did not stay on
    • If you cannot duplicate the DTC
    • HDS Clear Command
    • Scan Tool Clear Command
    • DTC Clear
    • How to End a Troubleshooting Session (required after any troubleshooting)
    • How to Troubleshoot Circuits at the PCM Connectors
    • OBD Status
  • How to Set Readiness Codes (KA / KC models)
    • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Indication (In relation to Readiness Codes)
    • Catalytic Converter Monitor and Readiness Code
    • Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System Monitor and Readiness Code
    • Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Monitor and Readiness Code
    • Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Heater Monitor Readiness Code
    • Misfire Monitor and Readiness Code
    • Fuel System Monitor and Readiness Code
    • Comprehensive Component Monitor and Readiness Code
    • EGR Monitor and Readiness Code
• Symptom Troubleshooting
  • After warming up, idle speed is above specifications without load (MIL works OK, no DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • After warming up, idle speed is below specifications without load (MIL works OK, no DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • Cold fast idle too high (MIL works OK, no DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • Cold fast idle too low (MIL works OK, no DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • Difficult to refuel (MIL works OK, NO DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • Engine is hard to start (MIL works OK, no DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • Engine starts but stalls immediately (MIL works OK, no DTCs set, immobilizer indicator stays on or flashes) (KA / KC models)
  • Engine will not start (MIL works OK, no DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • Engine will not start (MIL works OK, no DTCs set, immobilizer indicator stays on or flashes) (KA / KC models)
  • Engine will not start and HDS does not communicate with the PCM (MIL comes on and stays on, no DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • HDS does not communicate with the PCM or the vehicle (KA / KC models)
  • Idle speed fluctuates (MIL works OK, no DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • Low power (MIL works OK, no DTCs set) (KA / KC models)
  • MIL comes on and stays on, or never comes on at all, no DTCs set (KA / KC models)
• Testing
  • CKP Pattern Clear / CKP Pattern Learn Procedure
    • Procedure
  • PCM Idle Learn Procedure
    • Procedure
  • PCM Reset (PGM-FI System)
    • Procedure
  • PCM Update
    • Notes
    • Procedure
  • Throttle Body Cleaning
    • Cleaning
  • VTEC Rocker Arm Test
    • Notes
    • Test
• Description
  • Catalytic Converter System Description - Overview
  • EGR System Description - Overview
  • EVAP System Description (KA / KC models)
  • Electronic Throttle Control System Description
  • PCV System Description - Overview
  • PGM-FI System Description - Components (KA / KC models)
  • PGM-FI System Description - Electronic Control
  • PGM-FI System Description - Ignition Timing Control
  • PGM-FI System Description - Injection Control
  • PGM-FI System Description - OBD
  • PGM-FI System Description - On-Board Snapshot
  • VTEC / VTC System Description - VTC
  • VTEC / VTC System Description - VTEC
• Inspection & Adjustment
  • APP Sensor Signal Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Block and Piston Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Breather Line and Suction Line Inspection (KA / KC models)
    • Notes
    • Inspection
  • Cam Chain Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Camshaft Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Camshaft Timing Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Catalytic Converter Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Cylinder Bore Honing
    • Honing
  • Engine Compression Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Engine Oil Jet Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Idle Speed Inspection
    • Inspection
  • PCV Valve Inspection
    • Inspection
  • VTC Actuator Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Valve Clearance Adjustment
    • Notes
    • Adjustment
  • Valve Inspection
    • Inspection
  • Valve Seat Reconditioning
    • Reconditioning
  • Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance Inspection
    • Inspection