1995 ACURA TL engine

Idle Spee d Settin g
Inspection/Adjustmen t
NOTE:
• Befor e settin g th e idl e speed , chec k th e followin g
items:
— Th e MI L ha s no t bee n reporte d on .
— Ignitio n timin g
— Spar k plug s
— Ai r cleane r
— PC V syste m
• (Canada ) Pul l th e parkin g brak e leve r up . Star t th e
engine , the n chec k tha t th e headlight s ar e off .
1 . Star t th e engine . Hol d th e engine at 3,00 0 rp m wit h
no loa d (transmissio n i n o r position ) unti l th e
radiato r fa n come s on , the n le t i t idle .
2 . Connec t a tachometer .
3 . Disconnec t th e IA C valv e connector .
IAC VALV E
4.
5.
Star t th e engin e wit h th e accelerato r peda l slightl y
depressed . Stabiliz e th e rp m a t 1,000 , the n slowl y
releas e th e peda l unti l th e engin e idles .
Check idlin g in no-loa d conditions : headlights , blow -
er fan , rea r defogger , radiato r fan , an d ai r conditione r
ar e no t operating .
Idl e spee d shoul d be :
550 ± 5 0 rp m
(in o r position )
Adjust th e idl e speed , i f necessary, by turnin g th e
idl e adjustin g screw .
NOTE : Afte r adjustin g th e idl e spee d i n thi s step ,
rechec k th e ignitio n timin g (se e sectio n 23 ).
I f i t i s ou t o f spec , g o bac k t o ste p 4 .
IDL E ADJUSTIN G SCRE W
6. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF .
7 . Reconnec t th e 2 P connecto r o n th e IA C valve , the n
d o th e EC M rese t procedure .
8 . Restar t an d idl e th e engine with no-loa d condition s
fo r on e minute , the n chec k th e idl e speed .
NOTE : (Canada ) Pul l th e parkin g brak e leve r up .
Star t th e engine , the n chec k tha t th e headlight s ar e
off.
Idle spee d shoul d be :
700 ± 5 0 rp m
(in o r position )
9 . Idl e th e engin e fo r on e minut e wit h headlight s (Low )
O N an d chec k th e idl e speed .
Idl e spee d shoul d be :
770 ± 5 0 rp m
(in o r position )
10 . Tur n th e headlight s off .
Idl e th e engin e fo r on e minut e wit h heate r fa n switc h
a t H I an d ai r conditione r on , the n chec k th e idl e speed .
Idl e spee d shoul d be :
770 ± 5 0 rp m
(in o r position )
NOTE : I f th e idl e spee d i s no t withi n specification ,
se e Sympto m Char t o n pag e 11-36 .
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Before connecting a new fuel tube/quick-connect fitting

assembly, remove the old retainer from the mating pipe.

With the

tabs pulled

apart, pull

the retainer

off

New FUEL TUBE/

QUICK-CONNECT

FITTING ASSEMBLY

3. Align the quick-connect fittings with the pipe, and

align the retainer locking pawls with the connector

grooves. Then press the quick-connect fittings onto

the pipe until both retainer pawls lock with a click-

ing sound.

NOTE: If it is hard to connect, put a small amount of

new engine oil on the pipe end.

Connection with new retainer:

CONNECTOR

RETAINER

PIPE

CONNECTOR

RETAINER

PIPE
4. Make sure the connection is secure and the pawls

are firmly locked into place; check visually and by

pulling the connector.

Pull apart.

CONNECTOR

RETAINER

PIPE

Reconnect the battery negative cable, and turn the

ignition switch ON (II) the fuel pump will run for about

two seconds, and fuel pressure will rise. Repeat two

or three times, and check that there is no leakage in

the fuel supply system.

Reconnection to existing retainer:ProCarManuals.com

Fuel Supply System

System Description

The fuel supply system consists of a fuel tank, in-tank

high pressure fuel pump, PGM-FI main relay, fuel filter,

fuel pressure regulator, fuel injectors, and fuel delivery

and return lines. This system delivers pressure-regulat-

ed fuel to the fuel injectors and cuts the fuel delivery

when the engine is not running.

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Inspection (model s wit h servic e bolt )
1 . Reliev e fue l pressur e (se e pag e 11-124 ).
2 . Remov e th e servic e bol t o n th e fue l filte r whil e hold -
in g th e banj o bol t wit h anothe r wrench . Attac h th e
specia l tool .
FUELPRESSUR EGAUGE07406 - 004000 1
FUEL PRESSUR EREGULATO R
CLAMP
3. Star t th e engine . Measur e th e fue l pressur e wit h th e
engin e idlin g an d th e vacuu m hos e o f th e fue l pres -
sure regulato r disconnecte d fro m th e fue l pressur e
regulator an d pinched . I f th e engin e wil l no t start ,
turn th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) , wai t fo r tw o sec -
onds , tur n i t off , the n bac k o n agai n an d rea d th e
fue l pressure .
Pressur e shoul d be :
294 - 34 3 kP a (3. 0 - 3. 5 kgf/cm2, 43-5 0 psi )
4. Reconnec t vacuu m hos e to th e fue l pressur e regula -
tor.
Pressur e shoul d be :
23 0 - 27 9 kP a (2.3 5 - 2.8 5 kgf/cm2,3 3 - 4 1 psi )
I f th e fue l pressur e i s no t a s specified , firs t chec k th e fue l
pum p (se e pag e 11-130 ). I f th e fue l pum p i s OK , chec k
the following :
If th e fue l pressur e i s highe r tha n specified , inspec t for :
— Pinche d o r clogge d fue l retur n hos e o r line .
— Fault y fue l pressur e regulato r (se e pag e 11-128 ).
I f th e fue l pressur e is lowe r tha n specified , inspec t for :
— Clogge d fue l filter .
— Fault y fue l pressur e regulato r (se e pag e 11-128 ).
— Leakag e in th e fue l line . Inspectio
n (model s withou t servic e bolt )
1 . Reliev e fue l pressur e (se e pag e 11-124 ).
2 . Remov e th e 1 2 m m banj o bol t fro m th e fue l filte r
while holdin g th e fue l filte r wit h anothe r wrench .
Attach th e specia l tool .FUELPRESSUR EGAUGE07406 - 004000 1
FUEL PRESSUR EREGULATO R
CLAMP
FUEL PRESSUR E ADAPTE RBOLT, 1 2 m m(9000 8 -PD6 - 010 )
3. Star t th e engine . Measur e th e fue l pressur e wit h th e
engin e idlin g an d th e vacuu m hos e o f th e fue l pres -
sur e regulato r disconnecte d fro m th e fue l pressur e
regulato r an d pinched . I f th e engin e wil l no t start ,
turn th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) , wai t fo r tw o sec -
onds , tur n i t off , the n bac k o n agai n an d rea d th e
fue l pressure .
Pressur e shoul d be :
29 4 - 34 3 kP a (3. 0 - 3. 5 kgf/cm
2, 4 3 - 5 0 psi )
4 . Reconnec t vacuu m hos e to th e fue l pressur e regula -
tor.
Pressur e shoul d be :
23 0 - 27 9 kP a (2.3 5 - 2.8 5 kgf/cm2,3 3 - 4 1 psi )
I f th e fue l pressur e is no t a s specified , firs t chec k th e fue l
pum p (se e pag e 11-130 ). I f th e fue l pum p i s OK , chec k
the following :
If th e fue l pressur e is highe r tha n specified , inspec t for :
— Pinche d o r clogge d fue l retur n hos e o r line .
— Fault y fue l pressur e regulato r (se e pag e 11-128 ).
I f th e fue l pressur e is lowe r tha n specified , inspec t for :
— Clogged fuel filter .
— Fault y fue l pressur e regulato r (se e pag e 11-128 ).
— Leakag e in th e fue l line .
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13. To prevent damage to the O-rings, install the fuel injectors in the fuel rail first, then install them in the intake mani-

fold.

'95 - 96 models only:

14. Align the center line on the connector with the mark on the fuel rail ('95 - 96 models only).

15. Install and tighten the retainer nuts.

16. Connect the fuel hose to the fuel rail with new washers.

17. Connect the No. 7 vacuum hose and fuel return hose to the fuel pressure regulator.

18. Install the connectors on the fuel injectors.

19. Install the engine harness cover.

20. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds,

the fuel pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this two or three times, then check whether there is any fuel leakage.
FUEL

INJECTOR
MARKINGS
FUEL

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PGM-FI Main Relay

Description

The PGM-FI main relay actually contains two individual

relays. This relay is located at the left side of the cowl.

One relay is energized whenever the ignition is on which

supplies the battery voltage to the ECM, power to the

fuel injectors, and power for the second relay. The second

relay is energized for two seconds when the ignition is

switched on, and when the engine is running, to supply

power to the fuel pump.

PGM-FI

MAIN RELAY

FUEL PUMP
Relay Testing

NOTE: If the car starts and continues to run, the PGM-FI

main relay is OK.

1. Remove the PGM-FI main relay.

2.

Attach the battery positive terminal to the No. 2 ter-

minal and the battery negative terminal to the No. 1

terminal of the PGM-FI main relay. Then check for

continuity between the No. 5 terminal and No. 4 ter-

minal of the PGM-FI main relay.

If there is continuity, go on to step 3.

If there is no continuity, replace the PGM-FI main

relay and retest.

3. Attach the battery positive terminal to the No. 5 ter-

minal and the battery negative terminal to the No. 3

terminal of the PGM-FI main relay. Then check that

there is continuity between the No. 7 terminal and

No. 6 terminal of the PGM-FI main relay.

If there is continuity, go on to step 4.

If there is no continuity, replace the PGM-FI main

relay and retest.

4. Attach the battery positive terminal to the No. 6 ter-

minal and the battery negative terminal to the No. 1

terminal of the PGM-FI main relay. Then check that

there is continuity between the No. 5 terminal and

No. 4 terminal of the PGM-FI main relay.

If there is continuity, the PGM-FI main relay is OK.

If there is no continuity, replace the PGM-FI main

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Fuel Suppl y Syste m
PGM-F I Mai n Rela y (cont'd )
Troubleshootin g
Engine wil l no t start .
Inspectio n o f PGM-F I mai n
rela y an d rela y harness .
Chec k fo r a n ope n i n th e wir e
(GN D line) :
1. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF .2. Disconnec t th e PGM-F I mai n
rela y 7 P connector .
3 . Chec k fo r continuit y betwee n
th e PGM-F I mai n rela y 7 P con -
necto r termina l No . 3 an d bod y
ground .
I s ther e continuity ?
Chec k fo r a n ope n o r shor t i n th e
wir e (BA T line) :
Measur e voltag e betwee n th e
PGM-F I mai n rela y 7 P connecto r
termina l No . 7 an d bod y ground .
I s ther e batter y voltage ?
Chec k fo r a n ope n o r shor t i n th e
wir e (IG 1 line) :
1 . Tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) .
2 . Measur e th e voltag e betwee n
th e PGM-F I mai n rela y 7 P con -
necto r termina l No . 5 an d bod y
ground .
I s ther e batter y voltage ?
Chec k fo r a n ope n o r shor t i n th e
wir e (ST S line) :
1. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h to th eSTAR T (III ) position .NOTE: Transmissio n i n o rposition .2. Measur e th e voltag e betwee n
th e PGM-F I mai n rela y 7 P con -
necto r termina l No . 2 an d bod y
ground .
(T o pag e 11-133 ) PGM-F
I MAI N RELA Y 7 P CONNECTO R (C417 )
Wir e sid e o f femal e terminal s
Repai r ope n in th e wir e betwee n
th e PGM-F I mai n rela y an d G101 .
Replac e th e EC U (ECM ) (1 5 A )
fus e i n th e under-hoo d fuse /
relay box .Repai r ope n o r shor t i n th e
wir e betwee n th e PGM-F I
mai n rela y an d th e EC U (ECM )
(1 5 A ) fuse .
Replac e th e No . 2 FUE L PUM P
(1 5 A ) fus e in th e under-das h
fuse/rela y box .
Repai r ope n o r shor t i n th e
wir e betwee n th e PGM-F I mai n
rela y an d th e No . 2 FUE L
PUM P (1 5 A ) fuse .
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Intake Air System

System Description

The system supplies air for all engine needs. It consists of the intake air pipe, Air Cleaner (ACL), intake air duct. Throttle

Body (TB), Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve, fast idle thermo valve, and intake manifold.

A resonator in the intake air pipe provides additional silencing as air is drawn into the system.

IAB CONTROL

SOLENOID VALVE

IAB

CHECK

VALVE

IAB

CONTROL

DIAPHRAGM
From No. 4 ECU

(ECM) ('95 - 96 models: 15A,

'97-98 models: 20A)

FUSE

(in the under-dash

fuse/relay box)

From PGM-FI

MAIN RELAY

VARIOUS

SENSORS

IAB

VACUUM TANK

THROTTLE
BODY

INTAKE

AIR DUCT

ACL

INTAKE

MANIFOLD
IDLE

ADJUSTING

SCREW
FAST

IDLE

THERMO

VALVE

RESONATOR
INTAKE

AIR

PIPE
IAC VALVE

ENGINE

COOLANT
ENGINE

COOLANT

IAB

VALVE
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