Chassis and Paint Codes
U.S.Model
Vehicle ldentification Number
Manutactulol, Make and
Typ€ of Vshicle
JH4: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ACURA Psssenger car
Line, Body and Engino Type
DB7: INTEGRA 4-door/B1 881
DB8: INTEGRA 4-door/81 8Cl
DC2: INTEGRA 3-door/B18C 1
DC4: INTEGRA 3-door/B1 8B j
Body Type and Trsnsmission Type
3: 2-door Hatchback S-speed Manual
4: 2-doot Hatchback 4-speed
Automatic
5; 4-door Sedan s-speed Manual
6: 4-door Sedan 4-speed Automatic
Vehicle Glado (Seriesl
4: RS
5: LS
8; GS-R
Check Digit
Model Yaal
R: 1994
Factory Code
S: Suzuka Factory in Japan
Serial Numb€l
Vehicle ld€ntification Number and
JH4DB754* RSOOOOO 1
I
Engine Number
8l8Br-r300@l-----T-----
Engine Typ6
81881: 1.8 f DOHC Sequentiat Muhi-pori
Fuel-injected engine
B l8Cl : 1.8 | DOHC VTEC Sequ€nrial
Multi-port Fu€l-iniected €ngin€
Se al Numbel
Paint Code
COLOR
BG.33P
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification
Transmission Numbsr
Y80- 1 000@ I
Transmission Type
Y80: Manual
MPTA: Automatic
Serial Numbel
Paint Code
Paint CodeColor
BG.33P
G-71P
NH-5O3P
NH-538
NH-575M
R-7 2P
R-81
RP.24P
YR.5O3M
Paradise Blue-g.€en PeErl
Lausanne Gr6en Pead
Grsnada Black Pea.l
Frost White
Thunder Grav Metallic
Torino Red Pearl
Milano Red
Stealth Gray Pearl
Rosewood Brown M€tallic
1-2
3DOOR4DOOR
Main Bearings
Clearance
To check main bearing-to-journal oil clearance,
remove the main caps and bearing halves.
Clean each main journal and bearing half with a
clean shop towel.
Place one strip of plastigage across each main iour-
nal.
NOTE: lf the engine is still in the car when you bolt
the main caD down to check clearance, the weight
of the crankshaft and flywheel will flatten the plasti-
gage further than just the torque on the cap bolt,
and give you an incorrect reading. Fot an accurate
reading, support the crank with a iack under the
counterweights and check only one bearing at a
trme.
Reinstall the bearing caps and cap bridge (818C1
engine only) then torque the bolts.
81881 engine:77 N'm (7.8 kgf'm,56lbl'ft)
818C1 engine:
No. 1,5 cap bolts 73 N'm (7.'l kgt'm,56lbf'ftl
No. 2, 3, 4 cap bolts 6a N'm (6.5 kgf'm, 49 lbf'ftl
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspec-
tron,
Remove the cap bridge (818C1 engine only), caps
and bearings again, and measure the widest part oJ
the plastigage.
Main Bearing-to-Journal Oil Cl€arance:
Standard (Newl:
No. 1, 2, 4, 5: 0.024 - 0.042 mm
10.0009 - 0.0017 inl
Service Limit: 0.050 mm {0.0020 inl
No. 3:0.030 - 0.0,18 mm(0.0012 - 0.0019 inl
Ssrvice Limit: 0.060 mm {0.0024 inl
PLASTIGAGE STNIP
lf the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow,
(remove the engine if it's still in the car), remove the
crankshaft. and remove the upper half of the bear-
ing. Install a new. complete bearing with the same
color code (select the color as shown in the right
column), and recheck the clearance.
CAUTION: Do not file, shim, or scrapo ihe bo.rings
or the caps to adiust clearance.
lf the plastigage shows the clearance is still incor-
rect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the color
listed above or below that one), and check again.
NOTE: lf the Droper clearance cannot be obtained
by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearings,
reolace the crankshaft and start over.
Selection
CAUTION: lf ths codes are indeciphorable becau3o ot
an lccumulation ol dirt and dust, do not gcrub thgm
with a wirs brush or gcrapsr. Clean them only with 3ol-
vont or doisrggnt.
Crankshaft Bore Code Location
Letters have been stamped on the end of the block as a
code for the size of each of the 5 main journal bores
Use them, and the numbers or bars stamped on the
crank (codes for main journal size), to choose the correct
bearings.
B..ring ld.ntificrtionColor code is
on the edge otthe bearang.Larger crank Dore
Mlin Joumal CodG Locttion3 (Numbors or gaBl
IcD
tr;;lIl
Itr-tl
lE;tl I tlHlt
I Lo.""li L
Smaller Smallermsin bearingjournal (thicker)
-------.r> smaller bearing (thicker)
G'een
Gre€^
GreenBlacr
GreenElackBlue
7-8
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE: Across each row in the chart. the systems that could be sources of a symptom are ranked in the order they should
be inspected staning with O. Find the symptom in the left column, read across to the most likely source. then refer
to the page listed at the top of that column. lf inspection shows the system is OK, try the next mosr likely system O, etc,
* lf codes other then those listed above are indicated, count the number of blinks again. It the MIL is in fact blinking
^ these codes, replace the ECM.
qy, lf the MIL is on while the engine is running. connect the SCS shon connector to the service check connector. It no
code is displayed {MlL stays on steady), the back-up system is in operation.
Substitute a known-good ECM and recheck. lf the indication goes away, replace the original ECM.
USA:
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP {MIL)
CANADA: ----l CHECK-ltGl- ENGTNE- | - LTGHT
- { -1t-
* * *: 818C1 engine
1-32
SYMPTOM
PGM.FI
ENGINECONTROLMOOULE
HEATEOOXYGENSENSOR
MANIFOLOAESOLUTEPRESSURESENSOR
TOP DEAD CINTTR/CRANKSHAFTPOSTT|ON/CYLINDERPOSITION SENSOR
ENGINECOOLANTTEMPfRA.TURTSENSOR
THROTTTEPOStTtONSENSOR
INfAKE AIRTEMP€RA.TUREsar,rs0R
BARO.METRICPRESSURESENSOR
IGNITIONOUTPUTSIGNAL
vEHtct-ESPfEDSENSOR
11.4246, 47,5011-56l1-581l-6011-6211-641t-661r-68
MALFUNCTION INOICATORLAMP (MIU" TURNS ON1 lor:t:]:lrmr:- i;:i'-tK3t-16l-16l'-\-16l/-----\
-r:+r-
-{"Pr:-o_-16l-.z-\r6t/_-\
MALFUNCTION INOICATORLAMP (MIL)'' BLINKS:O. or-8.-D:o.:@.
o, O'l3l/__-\.E-o.:O: or tr]--i !l/ -i-\| 7 t-/__-\
--l-l-l r0 I/----\| 13 |z_---\
\.--r--l
I r5 t-/.---\-t 17 t-/-]-\
ENGINE WON'T STAffTo@@
DIFFICULT TO STARTENGIN€ WHEN COLO@@(9)o
IRREGULARIDLING
WHEN COTDFAST IDLEouT 0f sPtc@@
ROUGH IDLE@o
RPM TOOHIGH@@
RPM TOOLOW@
FREOUENTSTALLING
WHILE@@
AFTER@
POOnPERFOEM.ANCE
MISFIRE ORROUGHRUNNING@@@
FAITSEMISSIONTEST@@@
Loss 0FPOWER@@@
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures
When the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) has been reported on, do the following:
'1. Connect the SCS short connecto. to Service Check Connector as shown. (The 2P Service Check Connector is
located under the dash on the passenger side of the car.) Turn the ignition switch on.
DATA LII{KCONNECTOR (3PI
NOTE:Do not attachjumper wire.
2. Note the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): The MIL indicates I code by the length 8nd numbsr ot blinks. The MIL
can indicate multiple component problems by blinking separate codes, one after another. Codes 1 through Igre
indicated by individual shon blinks. Codes 1O through 43 are indicated by a series of long and shon blinks. Th€
number of long blinks equals the first digit, the number ot short blinks equals the second digit. Sometimes the
firsr blink is difficult to see; always count the blinks at least twice to verify the code.
MALFUNCTIOI{INDICATORLAMP
CANADA:CHECKENGINELIGHTIMIL}
Sgprrate Prcbaomr:shT
-n-----n- =n- = s.o DTc 1
+!+1].TL;I!!=- = s.. Drc 3-L ,JU '" " " = Sce DTC 13
Long .hon
Multiplr Probl.ln.:
J-l_tx-TL-n-ffu-r- = S€. DTC 1 lnd 3-J.rrU-L-r]tltlr'l- __-tnrua = Sce DTC 3 and 4Jll-lrl-t-----Tt/'tnj]_ = S.. DTC 3 lnd 14
11-34
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures (cont'dl
':818C1 engine
a lf codes other than those listed above are indicated, verifv the code. lf the code indicated is not listed above, replace
rhe ECM.
a The MIL may come on, indicating a system problem when, in fact, there is a poor or intermittent electricalconnection.
First, check the electrical connections, clean or repair connections it necessary.
o The MIL and @ indicator light may light simultaneously when the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 6, 7 or 17. Check
the PGM-Fl system according to the PGM-Fl system troubleshooting, then recheck the l!! indicator light. ll it lights,
see page 14-5O, 51.
a The MIL does not come on when there is a malfunction in the A/T Fl signal or Electrical Load Detector (ELDI circuits.
However, it will indicate the codes when the Service Check Connector is shorted.
DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE
CODE (DTCISYSTEM INDICATEDPsge
oENGINE CONTROL MODULE IECM)11-42
,lHEATED OXYGEN SENSOR IHO25)1 1-46
aMANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE {MAP SENSOR)11-52
4CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP SENSOR)1 1-56
oENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT SENSOR)11-58
THROTTLE POSITION (TP SENSOR}11-60
ITOP DEAD CENTER POSITION (TDC SENSORI1 1-56
9No. 1 CYLINDER POSITION (CYP SENSOR)1 1-56
10INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT SENSOR)11-62
13BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (BARO SENSOR}1|-64
14IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC VALVE}11-42
tcIGNITION OUTPUT SIGNAL11-66
toFUEL INJECTOR1't-102
17VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR {VSSI11-68
20ELECTRICAT LOAD DETECTOR (ELD)'t 1-70
21VARIABLE VALVE TIMING & VALVE LIFT ELECTRONIC CONTROL SOLENOID
VALVE {VTEC SOLENOID VALVE)'6-36
22VARIABLE VALVE TIMING & VALVE LIFT ELECTRONIC CONTROL PRESSURE
SWITCH (VTEC PRESSURE SWITCHI-6-38
23KNOCK SENSOR {KS}-11-7 4
30A/T FI SIGNAL A11-76
3'rA/T FI SIGNAL B1 1-76
4'lHEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO25} HEATER11-47
43FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM1 1-50
11-36
Number of @indicator light
blinks while
Service Check
Connector is
connected with
the special tool.
@ indicator
lightPossible CauseSymptomRefer to
page
'loBlinksDisconnected engine coolant tempera-
rure (ECT) sensor connector
Short or open in ECT sensor wire
Faulty ECT sensor
Lock-up clutch does not
engage.14-68
1lOFFDisconnected ignition coil connector
Short or open in ignition coil wire
Faulty ignition coil
. Lock-up clutch does not
engage.'t 4-7 0
13Blinks. Shon or open in LT GRN wire between
the D3 terminal and ECM. Faulty barometric pressure {BARO)
sensor
NOTE: The BARO sensor is built into
the ECM
. No specific symptom
appears.
14-7 1
14Blinks. Short of open in FAS {YEL} wire be-
tween the D16 terminal and ECM. Faulty ECM
. Transmission jerks hard
when shitting.
't5OFFDisconnected mainshaft speed sensor
connecror
Short or open in mainshaft speed sen-
sor wire
Faulty mainshaft speed sensor
. Transmission jerks hard
when shifting.
14-75
SymptomProbable CauseRet.page
LQ! indicator light is on steady, not blinking whenever the ignition is on.14-77
[Q3] indicator light does not come on for 2 seconds after ignition is first
turned on.14-78
Lock-up clutch does not have duty operation (ON-OFFI.Check A/C signal with
A/C on.14-80Lock-up clutch does not engage.
Shitt leve. cannot be moved lrom @ position with the brake pedal
depressed.Check brake switch signal,14-41
It the self-diagnosis LQ4 indicator light does not blink, perform an inspection according to the table below.
a lf a customer describes the symptoms for codes 3, (yet the LQ! indicator light is not blinkingl, 6, 1 1 or 15, it will
be necessa.y to recreate the symptom by test driving. and then checking the @ indicator light with the ignition still
oN.
e lt ttre @ indicator light displays codes olher than those listed above or stays lit continuously, the TCM is faulty.. Sometimes the Lqd indicator light and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)/Check Engine light may come on simul-taneously. lf so, check the PGM-Fl system according to the numbe. of blinks on the MIL/Check Engine light. thenreset the memory by removing the BACK UP fuse in the unde.-hood fuse/relay box for more than 1O seconds. Drive
the vehicle for several minutes at speed over 30 mph (5O km/h), then recheck the MIL/Check Engine light.
NOTE:
. PGM-FI system
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection system.a Disconnecting the BACK UP luse also cancels the radio anti-theft code. preset stations and the clock setting. Get
the fuse so vou can reset them.the customer's code number and make note ot the radio
14-51
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.