86-94 Acura: Acura: Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
86-94 Acura: Acura: Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
86-94 Acura: Acura: Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
86-94 Acura
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) stores trouble codes. On
the outside of the ECU case are one or two LEDs. If the
ECU has 2 LEDs, ignore the Amber LED and look at the
Red LED. On 87-89 models, the ECU is located beneath
the front passenger seat. 1990-1994 models locate the
ECU under the dashboard on the passenger's side
beneath the carpet. Legend models provide a flip-out
mirror that allows you to view the LEDs. Earlier models
have a "window" at the base of the passenger front seat
that allows you to view the LEDs.
86-89 models:
The ECU will flash many short blinks. The total number of
blinks equals the code number. For example, 12 short
blinks equals code 12, nine short blinks equals code 9,
etc.. If more than one code is stored, the ECU will flash
the codes in sequence (lowest to highest) with a pause
between each code. The codes will repeat until the key is
turned to the OFF position.
90-94 models:
The ECU will flash a long blink to represent the first digit
of the code, then a series of short blinks to represent the
second digit. For example, 1 long blink, followed by 4
short blinks equals code 14. Four long blinks followed by
five short blinks equals code 45.
1. On all models except 1991 Integra, move front passenger seat to rear position.
2. On 1991 Integra models, pull down passenger side carpet from under
dashboard.
3. On all models, turn ignition On and observe red LED on front or top of ECU.
The LED will indicate diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) by number of flashes.
96–01 Integra
When the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) has been on or if there is driveability
problem, proceed as follows:
1. To use OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows:
1. Connect scan tool to 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located behind
RH side of front console.
Scan tool connection location. 96–01 Integra
1. Turn ignition On.
2. Follow scan tool manufacturer’s operating instructions to access DTCs.
c. To use MIL, proceed as follows:
2.
97–01 NSX
When Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) has been on or there
is driveability condition, proceed as follows:
2. To use OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows:
1. Connect scan tool to 16-pin data link connector
(DLC) located under glove compartment under a
removable cover.
2. Turn ignition On.
3. Follow scan tool manufacturer’s operating
instructions to access DTCs.
3. To use MIL, proceed as follows:
1. Connect SCS service connector special tool No.
07PAZ-0010100, or equivalent, to service check
connector located under passenger’s side of
dash
2. Turn ignition On.
3. MIL will indicate DTC(s) by number of flashes.
SLX
Connect a suitable scan tool to the DLC (Data Link Connector),
located at the lower LH of the instrument panel behind a small square
cover.
SLX
Follow scan tool instructions to clear PCM memory.
Trouble codes
Vigor, Legend
2.2CL
2.3CL
2.5TL
3.0CL
3.2CL
3.5RL
SLX
Acura Basic
86-94
Codes
88–95 Integra
91–96 NSX
96–01 Integra
96–98 3.2TL
97–01 NSX
3.2TL & 3.5L
99–01
MDX
0 0 0 0 ECM
1 — — 1 HO2S
— 1{1} — — LH HO2S
— 2{1} — — RH HO2S
3 3 3 3 MAP Sensor
4 — — — CKP Sensor
— 4 — — CKP Sensor
Position 1
— — 4 — CKP Sensor
Position A
— 5 5 5 MAP Sensor
6 6 6 6 ECT Sensor
7 7 7 7 TP Sensor
8 — — 8 TDC Sensor
9 — — 9 CYP Sensor
— 9 — — CYP Sensor
Position 1
— — 9 — CYP Sensor
Position A
10 10 10 10 IAT Sensor
13 13 13 13 BARO Sensor
14 14 14 14 IAC Valve
15 15 15 15 Ignition Output
Signal
16 16 16 16 Fuel Injection
17 17 17 17 VSS
— 18 18 18 Ignition Timing
Adjuster
20 — — 20 ELD
21 — — — VTEC Solenoid
Valve
— — 21 — Front VTEC
Solenoid Valve
22 — — — VTEC Pressure
Switch
— — 22 — Front VTEC
Pressure Switch
23 — — — KS
23 23 — — LH KS
— — 23 23 Front KS
30 — 30 30 A/T FI Signal A
31 — 31 31 A/T FI Signal B
— 35 35 — TC STB Signal
— 36 36 — TCFC Signal
41 — — 41 HO2S Heater
— 41 — — LH HO2S Heater
— 42 — — RH HO2S Heater
43 — — 43 Fuel Supply
System
— 43 — — LH Fuel Supply
System
— 44 — — RH Fuel Supply
System
— — — 45 Fuel Metering
— 45 — 45 LH Fuel Metering
— — 45 — Front Fuel
Metering
— 46 — — RH Fuel Metering
— — 47 — Fuel Pump
— — 51 — Rear VTEC
Solenoid Valve
— — 52 — Rear VTEC
Pressure Switch
— 53 — 53 RH KS
— — 53 53 Rear KS
— 54 — — CKP Sensor
Position 2
— — 54 — CKP Sensor
Position B
— 59 — — CYP Sensor
Position 2
— — 59 — CYP Sensor
Position B
{1}—1991–95 models.
{2}—1988–90 models.
2.2CL
OBD2 MIL
P0111 10 IAT
Range/Performance
Problem
P0700, 70 A/T
P0715,
P0720,
P0730,
P0740,
P0753 &
P0758
P1705, 70 A/T
P1706,
P1738,
P1739,
P1753,
P1758,
P1768,
P1773,
P1791
2.3CL
OBD2 MIL
P1705, 70 A/T
P1706,
P1738,
P1739,
P1753,
P1768,
P1773,
P1791
2.5TL
OBD2 MIL
P0700, 70 A/T
P0715,
P0720,
P0725,
P0730,
P0740,
P0753 &
P0758
P1705, 70 A/T
P1706,
P1753,
P1758,
P1768,
P1786,
P1787,
P1790,
P1791,
P1792 &
P1794
3.0CL
OBD2 MIL
P0700, 70 A/T
P0715,
P0720,
P0725,
P0730,
P0740,
P0753,
P0758 &
P0763
P1705, 70 A/T
P1706,
P1738,
P1739,
P1753,
P1768,
P1773 &
P1791
3.2CL
OBD2 MIL
P0128 87 Thermostat
Range/Performance
Problem
P0710 70 A/T
P0715
P0720
P0730
P0740
P0753
P0758
P0760
P0780
P1705 70 A/T
P1706
P1709
P1710
P1713
P1738
P1739
P1740
P1753
P1768
P1773
P1778
3.5RL
OBD2 MIL
MAP Circuit
P0106 5{3} Range/Performanc
e
P0325 53 RH KS (Bank 1)
Circuit Malfunction
P0451{10 91
}
SLX
OBD2
MIL
1 Oxygen sensor or circuit (Integra)
Front oxygen sensor or circuit
1
(Legend)
Rear Oxygen sensor or Circuit
2
(Legend)
3 MAP Sensor or circuit
Crank Angle Sensor or circuit
4
(Integra)
4 Crank Angle Sensor No.1 (Legend)
5 MAP Sensor or circuit
Coolant Temperature Sensor or
6
circuit
7 Throttle Angle Sensor or circuit
8 TDC sensor or circuit (Integra)
Cylinder position sensor No.1
9
(Legend)
Crank Angle Sensor or circuit
9
(Integra)
Intake Air Temperature Sensor or
10
circuit
12 EGR Control system
Atmospheric Pressure Sensor or
13
circuit
14 Idle Control System
15 Ignition Output signal
16 Fuel Injector
17 Vehicle Speed Sensor or circuit
Ignition timing adjustment (Legend
18
only)
Lock-up control solenoid valve
19
(Integra)
20 Electric Load (Integra)
Front spool solenoid valve
21
(Integra)
Front timing oil pressure switch
22
(Integra)
23 Front Knock Sensor (Legend)
30 ATF FL signal A (Legend)
31 ATF FL signal B (Legend)
35 TC Standby signal A (Legend)
36 TC FC signal (Legend)
41 Oxygen Sensor heater (Integra)
Front Oxygen Sensor heater
41
(Legend)
Rear Oxygen Sensor heater
42
(Legend)
43 Fuel supply system (Integra)
43 Front fuel supply system (Legend)
44 Rear fuel supply system (Legend)
45 Font fuel metering (Legend)
46 Rear fuel metering (Legend)
47 Fuel pump (Legend)
51 Rear spool solenoid valve (Legend)
Rar valve timing oil pressure
52
switch (Legend)
53 Rear Knock Sensor (Legend)
54 Crank Angle B (Legend)
59 No. 1 Cylinder position (Legend)
0 0 0 0 ECM
1 — — 1 HO2S
— 1{1} — — LH HO2S
— 2{1} — — RH HO2S
3 3 3 3 MAP Sensor
4 — — — CKP Sensor
— 4 — — CKP Sensor
Position 1
— — 4 — CKP Sensor
Position A
— 5 5 5 MAP Sensor
6 6 6 6 ECT Sensor
7 7 7 7 TP Sensor
8 — — 8 TDC Sensor
9 — — 9 CYP Sensor
— 9 — — CYP Sensor
Position 1
— — 9 — CYP Sensor
Position A
10 10 10 10 IAT Sensor
13 13 13 13 BARO Sensor
14 14 14 14 IAC Valve
15 15 15 15 Ignition Output
Signal
16 16 16 16 Fuel Injection
17 17 17 17 VSS
— 18 18 18 Ignition Timing
Adjuster
20 — — 20 ELD
21 — — — VTEC Solenoid
Valve
— — 21 — Front VTEC
Solenoid Valve
22 — — — VTEC Pressure
Switch
— — 22 — Front VTEC
Pressure Switch
23 — — — KS
23 23 — — LH KS
— — 23 23 Front KS
30 — 30 30 A/T FI Signal A
31 — 31 31 A/T FI Signal B
— 35 35 — TC STB Signal
— 36 36 — TCFC Signal
41 — — 41 HO2S Heater
— 41 — — LH HO2S Heater
— 42 — — RH HO2S Heater
43 — — 43 Fuel Supply
System
— 43 — — LH Fuel Supply
System
— — 43 — Front Fuel Supply
System
— 44 — — RH Fuel Supply
System
— — — 45 Fuel Metering
— 45 — 45 LH Fuel Metering
— — 45 — Front Fuel
Metering
— 46 — — RH Fuel Metering
— — 47 — Fuel Pump
— — 51 — Rear VTEC
Solenoid Valve
— — 52 — Rear VTEC
Pressure Switch
— 53 — 53 RH KS
— — 53 53 Rear KS
— 54 — — CKP Sensor
Position 2
— — 54 — CKP Sensor
Position B
— 59 — — CYP Sensor
Position 2
— — 59 — CYP Sensor
Position B
{1}—1991–95 models.
0 0 0 0 ECM
1 — — 1 HO2S
— 1{1} — — LH HO2S
— 2{1} — — RH HO2S
3 3 3 3 MAP Sensor
4 — — — CKP Sensor
— 4 — — CKP Sensor
Position 1
— — 4 — CKP Sensor
Position A
— 5 5 5 MAP Sensor
6 6 6 6 ECT Sensor
7 7 7 7 TP Sensor
8 — — 8 TDC Sensor
9 — — 9 CYP Sensor
— 9 — — CYP Sensor
Position 1
— — 9 — CYP Sensor
Position A
10 10 10 10 IAT Sensor
13 13 13 13 BARO Sensor
14 14 14 14 IAC Valve
15 15 15 15 Ignition Output
Signal
16 16 16 16 Fuel Injection
17 17 17 17 VSS
— 18 18 18 Ignition Timing
Adjuster
20 — — 20 ELD
21 — — — VTEC Solenoid
Valve
— — 21 — Front VTEC
Solenoid Valve
22 — — — VTEC Pressure
Switch
— — 22 — Front VTEC
Pressure Switch
23 — — — KS
23 23 — — LH KS
— — 23 23 Front KS
30 — 30 30 A/T FI Signal A
31 — 31 31 A/T FI Signal B
— 35 35 — TC STB Signal
— 36 36 — TCFC Signal
41 — — 41 HO2S Heater
— 41 — — LH HO2S Heater
— 42 — — RH HO2S Heater
43 — — 43 Fuel Supply
System
— 43 — — LH Fuel Supply
System
— — 43 — Front Fuel Supply
System
— 44 — — RH Fuel Supply
System
— — — 45 Fuel Metering
— 45 — 45 LH Fuel Metering
— — 45 — Front Fuel
Metering
— 46 — — RH Fuel Metering
— — 47 — Fuel Pump
— — 51 — Rear VTEC
Solenoid Valve
— — 52 — Rear VTEC
Pressure Switch
— 53 — 53 RH KS
— — 53 53 Rear KS
— 54 — — CKP Sensor
Position 2
— — 54 — CKP Sensor
Position B
— 59 — — CYP Sensor
Position 2
— — 59 — CYP Sensor
Position B
{1}—1991–95 models.
{2}—1988–90 models.
96–01 Integra
OBD2 MIL
P0700, 70 A/T
P0715,
P0720,
P0725,
P0730,
P0740,
P0753 &
P0758
P0700, — A/T
P1705,
P1706,
P1753,
P1758,
P1786,
P1790,
P1791,
P1792 &
P1794
96–98 3.2TL
OBD2 MIL
MAP Circuit
P0106 5 Range/Performance
Problem
P0700, 70 A/T
P0715,
P0720,
P0730,
P0740,
P0753,
P0758
P1106 13 Barometric Pressure
Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance
Malfunction
P1705, 70 A/T
P1706,
P1753,
P1758,
P1768,
P1791
97–01 NSX
OBD2 MIL
OBD2 MIL