P15AE
DTC P15AE: Cylinder Pause Signal MalfunctionNOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Do the ACM ACTIVATION with VTEC in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P15AE indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the engine mount control unit and the VTEC solenoid valve.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
7. Disconnect PCM connector E (31P).
8. Disconnect the engine mount control unit 20P connector.
9. Check for continuity, between PCM connector terminal E21 and engine mount control unit 20P connector terminal No. 6.
Is there continuity?
YES - Replace the engine mount control unit, then go to step 10.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the PCM (E21) and the engine mount control unit (No. 6), then go to step 10.
10. Reconnect all connectors.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
12. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
13. Do the PCM idle learn procedure. Programming and Relearning
14. Do the ACM ACTIVATION with VTEC in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?
YES - If DTC P15AE is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the PCM and the engine mount control unit, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO - Troubleshooting is complete.