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Honda CR-V Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system ➜ DTC P1684: Throttle Valve Return Spring Performance Problem

THROTTLE BODY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY or THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ,  
then do the repair verification . If DTC P1683 is indicated, replace the throttle body See  
THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , THROTTLE BODY CLEANING or  
THROTTLE BODY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY , then do the repair verification .  
NO : Replace the throttle body See THROTTLE BODY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ,  
THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ,  
then do the repair verification .  
REPAIR VERIFICATION  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
2. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait 10 seconds.  
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P1683 THROTTLE VALVE DEFAULT POSITION SPRING  
PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Is DTC P1683 indicated?  
YES : Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the PCM, then go to step 1.  
NO : Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated  
DTC's troubleshooting.  
DTC P1684: THROTTLE VALVE RETURN SPRING PERFORMANCE  
PROBLEM  
Fig. 325: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P1684)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
CAUTION: Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn  
the ignition switch to ON (II), or while the ignition switch is in ON (II). If you  
do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.  
NOTE:  
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and  
review the general troubleshooting information See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT  
THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS  
SYSTEMS .  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P1684 THROTTLE VALVE RETURN SPRING  
PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
1. Throttle body return spring check:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
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2. Clear the DTC with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or  
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator  
fan comes on, then let it idle.  
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4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait 10 seconds.  
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P1684 THROTTLE VALVE RETURN SPRING  
PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Is DTC P1684 indicated?  
YES : The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.  
NO : Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at  
the throttle body and the PCM.  
2. Throttle body condition check:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Disconnect the intake air duct from the throttle body.  
3. Push the throttle valve open as shown.  
Fig. 326: Pushing Throttle Valve  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
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4. Release the throttle valve.  
Does the throttle valve return?  
YES : Clean the throttle body See THROTTLE BODY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ,  
THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ,  
then do the repair verification . If DTC P1684 is indicated, replace the throttle body See  
THROTTLE BODY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY , THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL  
AND INSTALLATION or THROTTLE BODY CLEANING , then do the repair verification .  
NO : Replace the throttle body See THROTTLE BODY DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ,  
THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ,  
then do the repair verification .  
REPAIR VERIFICATION  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
2. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait 10 seconds.  
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P1684 THROTTLE VALVE RETURN SPRING  
PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Is DTC P1684 indicated?  
YES : Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the PCM, then go to step 1.  
NO : Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated  
DTC's troubleshooting.  
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