Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 491

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PGM-FI System
DTC Troubleshooting (cont'd)
25. Hold the engine speed 2,000 rpm (A/T in P or N,
M/T in neutral) for 1 minute.
26. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DT C P16BC indicated?
YES − Check for poor connections or loose
terminals at the alternator and the ECM/PCM, then
go to step 1.
NO − Troubleshooting is complete. If any other
Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the
indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
27. Reconnect all connectors.
28. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest
software (see page 11-231), or substitute a known-
good ECM/PCM (see page 11-7).
29. Start the engine.
30. Check under these conditions:
• A/C on
• Temperature control at maximum cool
• Blower fan at maximum speed
• Rear window defogger on
• Headlights on high beam
31. Hold the engine speed 2,000 rpm (A/T in P or N,
M/T in neutral) for 1 minute.
32. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DT C P16BC indicated?
−
YES Check for poor connections or loose
terminals at the alternator and the ECM/PCM. If the
ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good
ECM/PCM (see page 11-7), then go to step 29. If the
ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1.
−
NO If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting
is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted,
replace the original ECM/PCM (see page 11-232). If
any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated,
go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
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