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2001 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Terminal, Click.
Mileage: 160 miles.

Asked on June 23, 2012

Cel is lit,tach dont work,temp gauge dont work,engine cant rev above 2500rpm,ac dont work.scanner unable to communicate to pcm

When i disconnect the battery negative cable to clear the code,reconnect the negative cable and start the car everything works fine for a few seconds then you hear a click from behind the glove box and everythig is back to not working agajn.any knowledge on fixing thjs issue would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar Asked by ironlouweld

Answer

Replied on June 23, 2012

If the scan tool cannot communicate, check for battery voltage at pin # 16 and ensure terminal # 4 has good ground. A DVOM is required.

Bridge terminal # 4 with # 9 and see if the MIL flashes trouble codes when ignition is turned on.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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