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PGM-FI - OBD (2013 2014 2015)

Overview 

The on-board diagnostic detects failures in the emission control system. If any of the failure items in the table is detected by it, the failure is notified to the driver via the MIL in the gauge control module. For details of the failure items, refer to the DTC INDEX.

Two Drive Cycle Detection Method 

When an abnormality occurs in the signal from a sensor or from another control unit in the first drive cycle, the PCM stores a Pending DTC. The MIL does not come on at this time. If the failure continues in the second drive cycle, the PCM stores a Confirmed DTC and turns on the MIL.

HDS (Honda Diagnostic System) 

The data link connector (DLC) is under the driver's side of the dashboard. The DLC is used to connect the HDS or other scan tool to the vehicle for system diagnosis and troubleshooting.

GHH468818Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
Terminal No. Color Terminal name Purpose
1 Red DIAG-H HDS communication Signal Circuit
4 Black GND (PG) HDS Ground Circuit
5 Black GND (LG) HDS Communication Signal Ground Circuit
6 White F-CAN H F-CAN Communication Circuit (PGM-FI System Communication)
7 Light blue K-LINE Except PGM-FI System Communication Circuit
9 Orange SCS SCS Short Circuit
14 Red F-CAN L F-CAN Communication Circuit (PGM-FI System Communication)
16 White +B HDS Power Circuit

The following functions are available to inspect and diagnose the PGM-FI System.

Item Purpose
Data list display Display the current PCM operating value
Freeze data display Display the PCM operating values at the time when the DTC stored in the PCM was detected
On-board snapshot display Display the PCM operating values for a given length of time before the definitive detection of the DTC stored
DTC (diagnostic trouble code) display Display a display codes that complies with the DTC standard of the SAE(society of automotive engineers) standards when the DTC is detected
Pending DTC display In the system using the two drive cycle detection method, the DTC detected in the first drive cycle is displayed as a pending DTC
Item Purpose
PCM Reset Delete the PCM learning values except for those of DTC, freeze data, on-board snapshot, OBD status, idling and crank patterns
DTC deletion Delete the DTC, freeze data, on-board snapshot, OBD status
Crank pattern learning value deration Record and display the PCM operating values under arbitrarily-defined conditions
Crank pattern learning Learn the crank pulser plate in the stop condition
SCS terminal short Short the SCS terminal
Snapshot Record and display the PCM operating values under arbitrarily-defined conditions
Inspection (function test) Drive the actuator of the vehicle and inspect the functions