Page 1124 of 1413

Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engine Wire Harnoss (B18Cl enginol
Connoctor 01
Totminal
umbor ol
Cavitio8LocationConnecla tof{orc!
c 101
cl 02
c103
c104
c105
c106
c107
c108
c109
c110
c111
cl12
c113
c114
c115
c116
c117
c1r8
c119
c120
cl2'l
c122
c123
c124
c125
c't26
c'127
c 131
c132
c133
c134
2
J
4
3
'I
4
2
I
2
't4
1
4
10
14
,l
2
2
8
Right side of engine compartment
Right side of engine compartment
Right side ot engine comPanment
Right side of engine compartmsnt
Right side of engine compartment
Righr side ot engine
Right side of engine
Transmission
Middle ol engine
Middle oJ engine
Right side of engine
Right side ot engine comPartment
Middl€ reat of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle ol engine
Middle o{ engine
Middle of engine
Lelt side ot engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle ol engine
Middle ot engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine companment
Lelt side ot engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Right side ot engine
Right sid€ of engine
Middle ot engine
Middle of engine
Main wire harness (C221)
Main wire harness (C222)
Main wire harness (C223)
Main wire harness (C22O)
Starter solenoid
Engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor
Engine coolant temperature {ECTI
gauge sending unit
Back-up light switch
lgnition coil
Top dead center/Crankshaft
position/Cylind€r Position(TDC/CKP/CYP) sensor
Engine coolant temperature {ECT)
switch
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
Hsated oxygen sensor {HO2S}
MAP sensor
Throttle position {TPl sensor
ldle air control (lAC) valve
Evaporative emission {EVAPI purge
control solenoid valve
Engine oil pressure switch
Alt€rnatot
Intake 8ir temperature (lAT) ssnsor
No. 1 fuel injector
No. 2 fuel iniector
No. 3 fuel injeclor
No. 4 fuel injector
Junction connector
Engine compartment ware harness
{c304)
Engine comPanment wire harness
(c305)
VTEC solenoid valve
VTEC oil pressure switch
Knock sensor (KS)
Intaka air bypass (lAB) control sole-
noid valve
T101
r102
Left side of engine
Right sid6 ot engine compartment
Alternator
Under-hood fuse/relay box
G 101Right side of engineEngine ground, via engine wire
harness
23-18
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Hatch Wire Harnsss {Hatchbackl
Connector or
Torminal
Numbor ol
CaviliesLocationConnscts tol{otos
c751
c752
L/5J
c754
c755
4
1
4
Right side oJ cargo area
Right side of cargo area
Right side of reat window
Right side of hatch
Middle of hatch
Middle of hatch
Rear wire harness (C526)
Rear wire harness (C5251
Rear window defogger (+ I
Spoiler sub-harness (C761 )
Rear window wiper motot
High mount brake light
818C 1
engine
81 881
engine
G751Right side oJ hstchBody ground, via hatch wire
naaness
Spoilor Sub-harn6ss (Hatchback with B18C snginel
Roar Window Defoggor Ground Wire (Hatchbackl
Connoctor or
Terminal
Number ot
CavitiosLocalionConnocls toNotos
c761
c762
c763
I
1
Right side of hatch
Middle of hatch
Middle of hatch
Hatch wire harness (C754)
High mount btake light ( + )
High mount brake light ( - )
Connoctol or
Tgrminal
Numbor of
Caviti6sLocationConnoctg toNotes
c77'l1Lett side ot rear windowRear window defogger (-)
G771Left side ot rear windowBody ground, via tear window
deJogger ground wi.e
23-4r'i
Page 1182 of 1413

Starting System
Startel Test
NOTE: The air temDerature must be between 59 8nd
10OoF (15 and 38oC) before testing.
Recommendsd Procodure:
a Use a staner svstem tester.
a Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manutacturer's instructions.
a Test and troubleshoot as described.
Altohato Procedure:
a Use the following equipment:- Ammeter. 0-4OO A- Voltmeter, O- 20 V {accurate within 0.1 volt)
- Tachometer, O- 120O rpm
a Hook up voltmeter and ammeter as shown'
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair,
reset the ECM to clear any codes (see section 1 1)
23-76
2.
Chock Stan€r Engag6ment:
1. Disconnect the 2-P connector (ignition coil primary
lead) from the distributor.
Press the clutch pedal allthe way in (M/T), and turn
the ignition switch to "Start". The starter should
crank the engine.
NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmission,
the engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal is
fully depressed.
lf the staner does not crank the engine go to step 3.
Check the baftery, battery positive cable, ground,
and the wire connections for looseness and cor-
rosion,
Test again. lf the starter still does not crank the en-
gine, go to step 4.
Bvpass the ignition switch citcuit as follows {make
sure the transmission is in neutral):
Unplug the connector (BLK/WHT wire and solenoid
terminsl) trom the starter. Then connect a jumper
wire from the battery positive ( + ) terminal to the
solenoid terminal. The starter should crank the
engrne.
a lf the starter still does not crank the engine,
replace it and diagnose its internal problems.
a lf the starter cranks the engine, go to step 5.
J.
4.
Page 1198 of 1413
lgnition System
Distributor Installation
Coat a new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.
Slip the distributor into position.
NOTE: The lugs on the end of the distributor and
its mating grooves in the camshaft end are both off-
set to eliminate the possibility ot installing the dis-
tributor 18Oo out of time.
DISTRIBUTOR END CAMSHAFT END
Install the mounting bolts and tighten them tem-
porarily.
Connect the 2-P and 8-P connectors to the dis-
tributor.
24 N.m (2.4 kgf'm' 17 lbt'ft|
23-92
5. Connect the ignition wires as shown.
Set the timing with a timing light (se€ page 23-89).
After setting the timing, tighten the mounting bolts.
Page 1203 of 1413

Spark Plug Inspection
1. Inspect the electrodes and ceramic insulator for:
. rmproper gap. Oil-touling. Carbon deposits. Cracked centerelectrode insulatorDamagedgask6t
Burned or worn electlodes may be caused by:. Advanced ignition timing. Loose spark plug. Plug heat range too low. Insufficient cooling
Fouled plug may be caused by:. Retarded ignition timing. Oil in combustion chamber. lncorrect spark plug gap. Plug heat range too high. txcessive idling/low speed running. Clogged air cleaner element. Deteriorated ignition coil or ignition wires
Check the electrode gap.
Bl88l engine:
a Adjust the gap with a suitable gapping tool.
Electrode Gap
Standard: 1.0-1.1 mm (O.O39-0.O43 in)
1.1 mm{0.0,$ in)
Replace the plug if the center electrode is round-
ed as shown below:
ROUNDEDELECTROOE
Bl8Cl engine:
a Make sure that the '1.4 mm (0.055 in) wire-typeplug gauge does not go into the gap for the plati-
num tip plug. lf the gauge goes into the gap, do
not attempt to adjust the side electrode; replace
the plug with a new one. Use only the spark plugs
listed below.
ROUNDEO ELECTRODE
Electrode GapStandard: 1 .2-'l .3 mm{0.047 -O.051 in)Service Limit: 1.4 mm{0.055 in)
CAUTION: Do not use a blade-type plug gaugs, it
may damage the platinum tip of the center olectrodo.
Spark plugs for the 81881 engine:
Spark plugs for the B'l8Cl engine:
PFR6G_13 (NGK) IPK2OPR-113 I For all normal driving
{Nippondenso)
3. Apply a small quantity ol anti-seize compound to the
plug threads.
Screw the plugs into the cylinder head iingef-tight,
then torque them to 18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13lbf.ft).
ZFRsF-1 1 (NGK)
KJl6CR-11 1
(Nippondenso)
For all normal driving
ZFR6F-1 1 (NGK)
KJ2OCR-11 1(Nippondenso)
For hot climates or con-
tinuous high speed driving
23-97
Page 1219 of 1413
Gauge Assembly
Component Location Index
CAUTION:
a All SRS electrical wiring harnosses are cov€rod withyellow insulation.
a Bofore disconnecting any prn ot th€ SRS wire har-ness, connect tho short connector(sl.a R€place th6 entirs affGcted SRS halne$ assembly ifit has an open circuit o? damaged wiring.
SRS MAIN HARNESS{Cov.r6d with yollow inrularionl
GAUGE ASSEMBLYGauge Location Index, page 23-114Indicator Location Index, page 23-1 14Terminal Location Index, page 23-114Bulb Location. page 23-'l 15Disassembly. page 23-1 19Removal, page 23-118
FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNtTTest, page 23'124Repfacemenr, page 23-124
VEHICLE SPEEO SENSOB IVSS}Test, page 23-120fnput Test. page 23-120Repfacement, page 23-122
PARKITTG BRAKE SWITCHTest, page 23-127
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCHTesr, page 23-127
EI{GINE OIL PBESSURE SWITCHTest, page 23-122
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE IECTI GAUGESENOING UNITTest, page 23-126
(C61'ios tho SBS indicator signal)
23-113
Page 1228 of 1413

Replacement
Disconnect the 3-P connector trom the vehicle speed
sensor {VSS).
Remove ihe two mounting bolts, then remove the
VSS.
InstSll in the revsrse order of removal.
NOTE: The VSS drive link is a very small paru
caretul not to lose it.
Engine Oil Pressure
Vehide Speed Sensor (VSSIIndicator System
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Test
1. Remove the YEL/RED wile from the engine oil pres-
sure switch.
ENGI'{E OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Check tor continuitv between the positive torminal
and the engine {gtound) with the ignhion swhch OFF.
a lf there is continuity, go to step 3.
a lf there is no continuity, replace the switch.
Check for continuity again, this time with th€ engine
runnrng.
a lf there is continuity, go to step 4,
a lf there is no continuity, the switch is OK.
Make sure engine oil level is OK, then check engin€
oil pressure (s€e section 8).
a lf engine oil pressure is OK, replace the switch'
a lf engine oil pressure is low, check the sngine oil
pump (see section 8) and, if necessary, replac€ it.
POSITIVE TERMII{AL
23-122
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Integrated Control Unit
Input Test (cont'd)
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Flashal System:
Wire/
rWith combined washeFwipot operation
Test: Desired resultPossiblo c€use if r6rult is not obtainodNo. TelminalTsst condition
M
1Engine runningCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
. Faulty charging system. An oDen in the wire
YEL/RED
lgnition switch oFFCheck for continuity to gtound:
There should be continuitv.
. Faulty engine oil ptessure switch
. An oDen in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check indicator light. lf the light
does not come on, Sttach the
YEL/RED terminal to ground:
The light should come on as the
ignition switch is turned ON.
. Blown bulb. An open in the ware
Start the engine.Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
Insufficient oil
lmproper lubrication
Faulty engine oil pressure switch
Key-in/Seat Bolt Reminder Systam:
No. WilaTest condition
NOTE: Refer to page 23-125 for the seat belt switch test.
Test: Dosired lesuhPossible causo if resuh is not obtainod
23-148'
GRN/BLU'Driver's door openCheck for continuity to ground;
There should be continuitv.
. Faulty driver's door switch
. An ooen in the wire
LT GRN/
RED
Front passenger's door
switch open
NOTE: Betore testing,
remove No. 3 (7.5 A)
tuse from the under-
dash fuse/relay box.
Check tor continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
. Faulty lront passenger's door switch
. An ooen in the wire
LT BLU
lgnition key inserted
into the ignition switch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty ignition key switch
Poor ground (G201 , G401)
An ooen in the wite
RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and driver's seat belt
unbuckled
Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty seat belt switch
Poor ground {G551)
An open in the wire
;.rqFft,