2000 2.3 p1768 nightmare... Master techs, I need you.
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2000 2.3 p1768 nightmare... Master techs, I need you.
My friends 2000 went into limp mode and threw p0700 and p1768. Before I knew about the problem, he had thrown a bunch of parts at it and had already replaced the solenoid. The connectors are firm, but the codes persist.
While searching for clues on the internet, I came across a diagnostic test for the solenoid. I keep hearing about fuse #15 that's a 7.5 amp fuse, and even in the diagnostic test, they refer to that #15 fuse as well. Problem is, there is no such fuse. There are three fuse boxes on this vehicle and none of them has a 7.5 amp #15 fuse. It's supposed to be something along the lines of ACG, but both the 15 amp and 40 amp ACG fuses are in the underhood fuse box. The #15 is supposed to be in the underdash fuse relay box. And for this being such a common problem, I cannot find any information on the internet. All sources say to just check the #15 7.5 amp fuse. Even that incredibly thorough diagnostic test which is for a 98 to 2001.
Upon checking the fuses though, because I wanted to do a hard reset to get rid of p0700 because it won't clear with the scanner (just wanted to see if it came back), I happened to notice that the #6 15 amp ECU fuse was not in the fuse box. It had been removed. Funny thing is, the vehicle started just fine. I don't know how that's possible, but it most assuredly did. So I decided to throw that 15 amp fuse back in there. Went to turn it over, and got a no crank no start condition. Also blew the #6 fuse.
I'm about to go out there and remove the ECU fuse and the clock fuse to get that hard reset done. I'm wondering what did I blow when that ECU fuse blew that would cause a no crank no start condition. It is the only change that I have made myself. Also, help me figure out this #15 7.5 amp fuse that needs to be checked. Here's a link to the diagnostic test for the solenoid as well;https://www.justanswer.com/honda/37m...shes-time.html
Thank you in advance for your consideration and help with this. We need to get this vehicle back on the road ASAP.. Much obliged.
While searching for clues on the internet, I came across a diagnostic test for the solenoid. I keep hearing about fuse #15 that's a 7.5 amp fuse, and even in the diagnostic test, they refer to that #15 fuse as well. Problem is, there is no such fuse. There are three fuse boxes on this vehicle and none of them has a 7.5 amp #15 fuse. It's supposed to be something along the lines of ACG, but both the 15 amp and 40 amp ACG fuses are in the underhood fuse box. The #15 is supposed to be in the underdash fuse relay box. And for this being such a common problem, I cannot find any information on the internet. All sources say to just check the #15 7.5 amp fuse. Even that incredibly thorough diagnostic test which is for a 98 to 2001.
Upon checking the fuses though, because I wanted to do a hard reset to get rid of p0700 because it won't clear with the scanner (just wanted to see if it came back), I happened to notice that the #6 15 amp ECU fuse was not in the fuse box. It had been removed. Funny thing is, the vehicle started just fine. I don't know how that's possible, but it most assuredly did. So I decided to throw that 15 amp fuse back in there. Went to turn it over, and got a no crank no start condition. Also blew the #6 fuse.
I'm about to go out there and remove the ECU fuse and the clock fuse to get that hard reset done. I'm wondering what did I blow when that ECU fuse blew that would cause a no crank no start condition. It is the only change that I have made myself. Also, help me figure out this #15 7.5 amp fuse that needs to be checked. Here's a link to the diagnostic test for the solenoid as well;https://www.justanswer.com/honda/37m...shes-time.html
Thank you in advance for your consideration and help with this. We need to get this vehicle back on the road ASAP.. Much obliged.
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