Honda Prelude Si 1992 - 1992 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Self-Diagnostics
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - INTRODUCTION
If no faults were found while performing BASIC TESTING article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section, proceed with self-diagnostics. If no trouble codes or only pass codes are present after entering self-diagnostics, proceed to TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, NO START, etc.).
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM HARD FAILURES
Hard failures cause CHECK ENGINE light to illuminate and remain on until problem is repaired. If light comes on and remains on (light may flash) during vehicle operation, cause of malfunction must be determined using TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION CHART . If a sensor fails, control unit will use a substitute value in its calculations to continue engine operation. In this condition, commonly known as limp-in mode, the vehicle runs but driveability will not be optimum.
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - INTERMITTENT FAILURES
Intermittent failures may cause CHECK ENGINE light to flicker or illuminate and go out after the intermittent fault goes away. However, the corresponding trouble code will be retained in ECU memory. If related fault does not reoccur within 50 starter operations, related trouble code will be erased from control unit memory. Intermittent failures may be caused by sensor, connector or wiring related problems. See INTERMITTENTS in TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
All models are equipped with a CHECK ENGINE light. As a bulb check, light illuminates when ignition is on and engine is not running. CHECK ENGINE light also illuminates when a system failure has been detected and a corresponding trouble code has been set in ECU memory. Not all trouble codes will activate CHECK ENGINE light. If CHECK ENGINE light is on and no codes are in memory, see TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - RETRIEVING CODES
With ignition off, insert jumper wire in service check connector terminal, located near center console on. See Fig. 1 . Turn ignition on and count flashes on CHECK ENGINE light.
See TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION CHART table and proceed to appropriate TROUBLE CODE CHART for testing. All voltage tests should be performed with a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless specifically stated differently in testing procedures.
Fig. 1: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Locating Service Check Connectors
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - TROUBLE CODE DEFINITION
Honda Prelude Si 1992 TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION CHART
Code (1) System Affected Probable Cause 0 ECU No Signal To ECU 1 O2 Sensor Problem In O2 Sensor Circuit 3 MAP Sensor Electrical Problem In MAP Sensor 4 Crank Angle Sensor (CRANK) Open Or Shorted Signal Circuit 5 MAP Sensor Mechanical Problem In MAP Sensor 6 Coolant Temp. (TW) Sensor Open Or Shorted Signal Circuit 7 Throttle Angle Sensor Open Or Shorted Signal Circuit 8 Crank Angle Sensor (TDC) Open Or Shorted Signal Circuit 9 Crank Angle Sensor (CYL) Open Or Shorted Signal Circuit 10 Intake Air Temperature Problem With Sensor 12 EGR System No EGR action 13 Atmospheric Pressure (PA) Problem with PA Circuit 14 Electronic Air Control Valve (EACV) Open Or Shorted Signal Circuit 15 Ignition Output Signal Electrical Problem In Signal Circuit 16 Fuel Injector Problem In Fuel Injector Circuit 17 Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Open Or Shorted Signal Circuit 20 Electrical Load Detector Problem With Electrical Load Detector Circuit 23 Knock Sensor Problem With Knock Sensor Circuit 30 A/T FI Signal A Problem In A/T Control Unit And ECU Circuit 31 A/T FI Signal B Problem In A/T Control Unit And ECU Circuit 41 O2 Sensor Heater Problem With O2 Sensor Circuit 43 Fuel Supply System Problem With O2 Sensor Circuit Or Fuel System
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. (1)
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - ECU RESET PROCEDURE/CLEARING CODES
To reset ECU, remove BACK UP fuse (CLOCK/RADIO fuse on Prelude) from underhood fuse/relay block. Leave fuse out for 10 seconds to reset ECU. This procedure cancels clock and radio settings, make note of settings before beginning reset procedure.
NOTE: Some models have an anti-theft code built into the radio circuit. After ECU reset, the radio will not function until code is entered.
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - ECU LOCATION
ECU is located under carpet in passenger-side footwell. See Fig. 1 .
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - SUMMARY
If no hard trouble codes (or only pass codes) are present, driveability symptoms exist or intermittent codes exist, proceed to TESTS W/O CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for diagnosis by symptom (i.e., ROUGH IDLE, NO START, etc.) or intermittent diagnosis procedures.
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - TROUBLE CODE CHARTS
NOTE: In the following trouble code charts, illustrations and schematics are courtesy of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - USING TROUBLE CODE CHARTS
To use TROUBLE CODE CHARTS, see RETRIEVING CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After codes have been recorded, proceed to appropriate TROUBLE CODE CHART.
When directed by chart to install ECU test harness, turn ignition off. Connect ECU Test Harness (07LAJ-PT3010A ) between ECU and connector. See Fig. 2 . Follow code chart directions.
If CHECK ENGINE light fails to light when ignition switch is turned on, proceed to NO CODE, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT chart for appropriate vehicle.
If check engine light stays on for more than 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned on, proceed to CODE/NO CODE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON chart for appropriate vehicle.
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - NO CODE - NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
Fig. 3: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - No Code Chart - No Check Engine Light
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE/NO CODE - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 1 - OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT
Fig. 7: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Code 1 Chart - Oxygen Sensor Circuit
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 3 - MAP SENSOR CIRCUIT
Fig. 8: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Code 3 Chart (1 Of 2) - Map Sensor Circuit
Fig. 9: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Code 3 Chart (2 Of 2) - Map Sensor Circuit
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODES 4, 8 & 9 - TDC/CRANK/CYL SENSOR CIRCUITS
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 5 - MAP SENSOR (MECHANICAL)
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 6 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE (TW) SENSOR CIRCUIT
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 7 - THROTTLE ANGLE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 10 - AIR TEMPERATURE (TA) SENSOR CIRCUIT
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 12 - EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 13 - ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE (PA) SENSOR
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 14 - ELECTRIC AIR CONTROL VALVE (EACV) SYSTEM
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 15 - IGNITION OUTPUT SIGNAL
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 16 - INJECTOR CIRCUIT
Fig. 29: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Code 16 Chart (1 Of 2) - Injector Circuit
Fig. 30: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Code 16 Chart (2 Of 2) - Injector Circuit
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 17 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) CIRCUIT
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 20 - ELECTRICAL LOAD DETECTOR (ELD) CIRCUIT
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 23 - KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT
Fig. 35: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Code 23 Chart (1 Of 2) - Knock Sensor Circuit
Fig. 36: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Code 23 Chart (2 Of 2) - Knock Sensor Circuit
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODES 30 & 31 - A/T "A" & "B" SIGNAL CIRCUITS
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 41 - OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER CIRCUIT
Honda Prelude Si 1992 - CODE 43 - FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
Fig. 41: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Code 43 Chart (1 Of 2) - Fuel Supply System
Fig. 42: Honda Prelude Si 1992 - Component Locations - Code 43 Chart (2 Of 2) - Fuel Supply System