PGM-FI System
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
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It6l- -l tl l- The Maltuncrion Indicator Lamp (MtL)' ths Vehiclo SD6sd (VSS) circuit.
indicateE Diagnostic Trouble Code IDTC) 17: A problem in
a25 {-t
The VSS generates a pulsing signal when the front wheels turn.
@4""rr.r whadr b.lor.
l.d.lnC up tront olcat,
NOTE: Transmission in llj position lA/Tl.
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cod! 17 i. Indlc.i.d.
Do the ECM Basot Procodur6 16€€pag€ I I -351.
Road rosr whh A/T in13 positaon
{M/T: in 2nd O6ar), accol6rat6 to4,OOO rpm, thon d6c6l6,ate to1,5OO .pm with th.ottlo fullyclosod tor at loast 5 s6conds.
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ls th6 MIL on and doos it indic.t6code 'l7 ?
Block roar whe€19 and 5st th6parking brsko. Jsck up th€ f.ontof the c6. and support with saf€-iy standa.
Turn the ignition Bwitch OFF.
Connect tho t€st hamos3 b€tw€€ntho ECM ond connoctora {as€pag6 11-37).
Tu.n th€ ignitioh switch ON.
Block the .ight lront whoel andalowly rctato loft tront wh6ol andm6asur6 voltago b€twoon BlO{+) torminal and A26 l-}terminal.
Doss voltago puleo O V and10 v?Tu.n th€ ignition switch OFF.
Sub|tllul. ! knosn{ood ECMlnd r!ch.ck. lt .Vmgiom/lndlc.-tlon g@.. .w.y, r.pLca di. orlgl-n.l ECM.
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lTo p6ge 1 1-691
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- ldle Speed Setting
Inspoction/Adiustment
NOTE:
a When the idle speed set, check the following items:
- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs- Air cleaner- PCV svstem
a (Canada) Pullthe parking brake lever up. Stan the en-
gine, then check that the headlights are off.
1 Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (A/T in S or @ position, M/T in neutral)
until the radiator tan comes on, then let it idle.
2. Connect a tachometer.
3. Disconnect the 2P connectot trom the ldle Air Con-
trol {lAC) valve.
Start the engine with the sccelerator pedal slightly
depressed. Stabilize the rpm at 1 ,OOO, then slowly
release the pedal until the engine idles.
Check idling in no-load conditions: headlights, blower
fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and ai. conditioner
are not operatrng.
ldl€ spood should bo;
81881 ongino:
MlT48O ! 50 rym
An48O I 50 rpm
lin@or@oosition)
818C7 engine:48O ! 50 rym
Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by turnmg the
idle adiusting screw.
NOTE: After adiust the idle speed in this step, check
the ignition timing (see section 231.
lf it is out ot spec. go back to step 4.
4.
e
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect the 2P connector on the IAC valve, then
remove the BACK UP (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood
tuse/relav box for 1O seconds to reset the ECM.
Restart 8nd idle the engine with no-load conditions
for one minute, then check the idle speed.
NOTE: (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up.
Start the engine, then check that the headlights ate
off.
ldlo speed should be;
81881 ongino:
MTf75O ! 50 rpm
AIT75O t 50 rpm
(in[]or@positionl
818C1 engine: 750 1 50 rpm
(cont'd)
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Description
(cont'd)
Gear Selection
The selector lever has seven posirions; E PARK, E REVERSE, N NEUTRAL, @ 1st through 4th positions. E 1st
through 3rd positions, Ql2nd gear and [] 1st gear.
Starting is possible only in @ and I Oosition through use ot a slide-type, neutral-safety switch.
Automatic Tlansaxle {A/T) Gear Position Indicatol
A/T gear pos;tion indicator in the instrumenl panel shows what gear has been selected without having look down at
the console.
Position Description
l3?]] PARK Front wheels locked; parking pawl engaged with parking gear on countershatt. All clutches
reteaseo,
[R] REVERSE Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershalt reverse gear and 4th clutch locked.
N NEUTRAL All clurches released.
D+l DRIVE General driving; starts off in 'lst, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, then 4th, depending on vehicle
('lst through 4th) speed and throttle position. Do'vnshifts through 3rd, 2nd and 1st on deceleration to stop.
The lock-up mechanism comes into operation in 2nd, 3rd and 4th when the transmission in lDtposrtron.
Dgi DRIVE For rapid acceleration at highway speeds and general driving; starts off in 1st. shifts automatical-(1st through 3rd) ly to 2nd then 3rd, depending on vehicle speed and throttle position. Downshifts through lower
gears on deceleration to stop. The lock-up mechanism comes into operation in 3rd.
El SECOND Driving in 2nd geari stays in 2nd gear, does not shift up and down.
For engine braking or better traction starting off on loose or slippery surfece.
L]l FIRST Driving in 1st gear; stays in lst gear, does not shilt up.
For engine braking.
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S. d.gno.b lql indic.to. lightbllnkr tour tlm...
R.lor to Soctlon 23 for vohiclerpood lonsoi {vSSl to!t.
Shift t.nsmisiion to A position.
Ch6ck to. shoft or opon in OFilwlro b€twoen tho .)9 t6tminsl andrho VSS. lf wiro is OK, ch€ck thoVSS lsoo soction 231.
Doss lhe voltage O V and ap-p.ox. 10 V appe.r alternately?
Ch.d( tor loo.. TCM co.!n.cto.r.ll nacaaalay, lubrtituta ! known_geod TCM and t chock.
Possible Caus6
. Disconnectsd vehicle speedsensor {VSS} connector. Short or open in VSS wire. Faulty VSS
Disconn6ct the 26Pand 22P con-n.ctors trom th€ TCM.Connect ths Tgst Harnoas "A"
8nd "O" connectors to tho wireharnsss only, not to the TCM (see
page 1+49).
Turn the ignilion switch ON.
a Mak€ sure lifts,lacks, and safety stands aro placod plopor-
ly {see Eaclion 1}.
a S6t th6 parking brake eecurely and block tho tear wh6ol3'
a Jack up tho f.ont ot tho car and rupport whh sstoty standa.
(cont'd)
Rotat€ th€ tront wh6ol and chsckfo. volt6g€ botwean the D9 andA25 o. A26 terminals. Block theother whaol 30 it do€s not turn.
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Stall Speed
CAUTION:
a To plevent transmission damage, do not test stall speed fot mote than 1O seconds at a time.a Do not shift the level while raising th€ engine speed.a Be sure to remove the pressure gauge belot€ testing stall speed.
1. Engage the parking brake and block all four wheels.
2. Connect the tachometer, and start the engine.
3. Make sure the A/C switch is OFF.
4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (the cooling lan comes on), shift into ft position.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to 8 seconds. and note engine speed.6. Allow 2 minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in [, fDil and @ positions.
NOTE:
a Stall speed tests should be used lor diagnostic purposes only.. Stall speed should be the same in E, tr. tr and @ positions.
Stall Speed RPM: rpm
Specification: 2,400 rymService Limit: 2,2OO-2,600 tpm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
Stall rpm hish in E, E, I and @posrtronLow fluid level or oil pump output
Cloqged ATF strainer
Pressure regulator valve stuck closed
Slipping clutch
Stall rpm high in I positionSlippage of 1st clutch, 1st-hold clutch or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in @ positionSlippage of 2nd clutch
Stall rpm high in @ positionSlippage of 1st clutch, lst gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in @ positionSlippage of 4th clutch
Stall rpm low in E, E, I ana @positionEngine output low
Torque converter one-way clutch slipping
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Electrical
Special Tools
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ................................ 23-3Five-stop Tloubleshooting ..............,...-..-... Z3-sSchematic Symbols ................................_. 23-6wire Color Cod€s ..................................... 23-6Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment .........,............ ... --. 23-7Dsshboard and Door ..,,......................... 23-gDashboard and Floor ............................. 23-t OOuaner Panel .....-.....23-12Connector ldentification and WireHarness Routing ........ 23-i 3
Index to Circuits and Systems
Airbag ............... ...-..-... 2g-26sAir Conditioning ....,.. Section 2lAltelnator ......_.............. 23-99Anti-lock Brake Systsm (ABS) Section 19Automatic Transmission Section 14Battery .............. .......... 23-66Chafging System ........... 23-98rCigalstte Lighter .....................-...-......-..-.. Z3-2O4Cfock ................. ..........23-197rcruise Controf .......--..-... 23-242Distributor .................... 23-87Fan Controls ................. 23-1ogFuel and Emissions ... Section 1i*Fuses
Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ................... 23-48Undor-hood ABS Fuse/Retay Box ............ 23-51Under-hood Fuse/Relay Box,.................. 23-52rGauges
Engine Coolant Temperature {ECT)Gauge ................ ..23-126Fuef cauge ............... 2g-123'Gauge Assembly ....--.23-113Speedometer .....-...,,. 23-114Tachometer .....,.....-.. 23-114Ground Distribution ........ 23-60Heater ,,,........,.... ..... Section 2lrHorn ................. ........... 23-199*fgnition Switch ............. 23-70fgnition Syst6m .......-..-.. 23-A7lgnition Timing .............. 23-89Indicator Lights"A/T Gear Position .............. ................... 23-1 32B1ak6 System ...,..,..-.23-127Engine Oil Pressura .............................. _ 23-1 51Low Fuel ............ ......23-125Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL} ...,,. Section I l
tfnteglated Control Unit ...29-144*lnterlock System ...................................... 23-1 3gLights, Exteriol
Back-up Lights ........... 23-179Brake Lights .............. 23-t8ltDaytime Running Lights {Csnada} ........... 23-156Front Palking Lights ............................. 23-1 65Flont Side Marker Lights ....................... 23-165Front Turn Signal Lights ........................ 23-1 65*Hazard Warning Lights .........................- 2g-1A4Headlights ................. 23-t6tLicense Plate Lights .............................. 23-1 69Taillights(Harchback) .......... 23-166
{Sedan) .............. .. 23-167Lights. Inteliol
Cargo Area Light {Hatchback) ...... -.. -.. -... 23-177Ceifing Light ........-..-.23-175
Dash Lights Blightness Controt .............. 23-t70Glove Box Lighr ................................... 23-1 69Spotfighr ............ ....-.23-174Trunk Light (Sedanl ............... .............. - 23.-177*Lighting Sysrem .......-.-... 23-152:Moonroof ,,.,.......,..,,,,,.-.23-211PGM-FI Systom ........ S€crion 11Power Distribution .,.-..--..23-54Power Door Locks .............,,..................... 23-233Power Mirors ..,..,....-...- 23-216Power Relays ...........,..... 23-68Power Windows ............ 29-222*Rear Window Defogger ........,... ..........,..... - 23-20,6Reminder Systems
Key-in Remindel System ....,.............,.... 23-1 50Lights-on Reminder System ................... 23-l 5f*Maintenance Reminder system ..,,.... -.. - -. 23-.1 2gSeat Belt Reminder System ..................- 23-125*Side Markel/Turn Signal/Hazard
Ffasher System .,..,..-.23.-1A4Spark Pfugs .........-...-..... 23-97Starting System ....,,.....-. 23-73*Stereo Sound System ...,.......................,,.. 23-l gg
Supplemental Restraint System {SRS} ......... 23-265Vehicfe Speed Sensor {VSS) .............--..-.... 23-122*Wiper/Washer Systom ...............--.........-..- Zg-254
rRead SRS pi€cautions on Page 23-271 betore workingin these areas.
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Low FuelIndicator
IndicatorLight Test
Seat Belt Reminder
System
Seat Belt Switch Test
J.
NOTE: Reter to page 23- 1 1 6 tor the wiring description
of the low fuel indicator circuit.
1. Park car on level ground.
@ oo not rmoko whil6 working on th€
fuol system, Keop op€n llamg3 awsy from your work
area. Drain fuel only into an approvod container,
Drain tuel into an 8pplov€d container. Then install
the drain bolt with a new washer.
Add less than 8.2 t (2.2 U.S.Gal, 1.8 lmp.Gal) of fuel
and turn the ignition switch ON (ll). The low fuel in-
dicator light should com€ on within lour minutes,
a lf the light does not come on, remove the access
Danel and disconnect the 3-P connector from the
fuel gauge sending unit, Connect the A
(BLKMHT) terminal to the C (BLU/WHT) termi-
nal with a iumper wir€.- lf the light comes on, the problem is either the
sending unit or its ground.- lf the light does not come on, the problem is
an open in the BLU/WHT wire to the gauge as-
sembly, no power to the gauge, or a blown
bulb.
a lf the light comes on, add approx. 4, {1.1
U.S.Gal, O.9lmp.Gal) ot tuel, the light should go
ofJ within four minutes.
3-P CONI{ECTOB
View lrom wire side
1.Slide the driver's seat to the middle position, then
disconnect the 2-P connector Jrom the back ot th€
sear.
Check for continuity between the A and B terminals
in each condition according to the table.
2.
NOTE: Befer to page 23-146 for the seat
reminder inout test.
3. lf necessary. replace the seat belt switch.
Terminal
C"** \AB
UNEUCKLEDo--o
BUCKLED
ANCHOR
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Brake System lndicator
Parking Brake Switch Test
Remove the tloor console, and disconnect the con-
nector from the switch.
Check for continuity b€tween the positive terminal
and body ground in each lever position accordino to
the table.
Canada:
lf the parking brake switch is OK, but ths brake sys-
tem indicator does not function, pertorm the input
test for the daytime running lights control unit (see
page 23-156).
L6vor position
TorminalPOSITIVEEODY
UP
DOWN
Brake Fluid Level Switch Test
Remove the reservoir caD.
Check that the tloat moves up and down freely, if
it does not, replace the reservoir cap sssembly.
Chsck for continuitv between the terminals in each
float position according to the table.
RESERVOIR CAPDOWN POSITION
when float drops.
4. lf necessary, replace the reservoir cap assemblv.
Terminal
Float positionPOSITIVENEGATIVE
UP
DOWN-o
POStTtVE
TERMINAL
Switch contacts open atproper fluid level.
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