Engine stalling while driving - Engine light code 15

[EG_2_TEG]

Hi,

Problem started happening on Friday. Was driving for about 15 minutes then suddenly the car stalled and wouldn't start for another 10 minutes. Then engine would turn, but not start.

I reset the ECU yesterday, thinkin that might help. But the problem re-occurred again. Drove for about 15 minutes, the engine light flashed then the car stalled and did not turn on again for about 10 minutes.

I ran an ECU diagnostics test, and code 15 popped up - Ignition Output Signal.

Ran a few tests from this DIY: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56224

TESTING A COIL

1. Grab your multimeter and put it on the Ohms setting. Measure the Primary Windings resistance between the A and the B terminals, it should be about 0.7 Ohms.
--> Got 1.5/1.6 Ohms

2. Now change your settings to Kohms and measure the Secondary Windings resistance between the A and secondary winding terminal C, it should be about 17 Kohms.
--> Got 17 Kohms

IGNITION CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Check that there is battery voltage at the wire that came off terminal C and body ground
--> ~12V

3. With the ignition still on check there is battery at the wire that came off terminal B and body ground. If there is no voltage test your coil.
--> ~12V

4. Check for continuity between the wire that came off terminal D and the ECU
--> ~11V

5. Check for continuity between the wire that came off terminal A and the Tacho
--> ~9.5V

Not sure what the problem is :S
According to the DIY it recommends to replace the ICM ($$$)
However I think there might be a problem with the Ignition Coil due to the 1.5/1.6 Ohms reading

Thanks in advance

[EG_2_TEG]

also performed the "DIY Main PGMFI Relay" check from: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31796&highlight=PGMFI

all solder contacts looked fine, just used a bit of contact cleaner on it before i put it back

ECU check still showing error 15 code

[bennjamin]

replace the main relay with a known good one , reset your ECU ( important) and see if the code comes up again.

[EG_2_TEG]

reset the ECU, switched ignition to on without starting it, and the engine light now stays on
really doubt that has fixed it, will probably return after a bit of driving imo
haven't started the car tonite cos i haven't put the rotor back on the dizzy

cheers

[ECU-MAN]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68096

check out the above link

[piassh]

It has happened to me before.

Have you checked your dizzy? Mine was a dizzy problem that time.

[EG_2_TEG]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68096

check out the above link

My current multimeter doesn't support duty cycle / continuity tests.
buying a new one today

After putting the main relay back in and resetting the ECU, the problem reoccured when I drove down the road for a few mins. car just cut out and wouldn't start for about 3 mins

Not sure if its the ICM or Ignition coil atm :S

[ECU-MAN]

your ICM is faulty

[EG_2_TEG]

thanks ECU-MAN :thumbsup:

Will let you know how it goes

[EG_2_TEG]

ICM it was

Took the car for a long spin, no cutouts and no ECU error messages

Thanks once again ECU-MAN :)

[ECU-MAN]

:thumbsup: good stuff