1996 HONDA CIVIC Advance timing

DataDescriotion
Loop status is indicated as "open" or "closed"'
Closed: Based on the HO2S output, the ECM/PCM deter-
mines the airlfuel ratio and controls the amount of inject-
ed fuel.
Open: lgnoring HO2S output, the ECM/PCM refers to sig-
nals from the TP, MAP, and ECT sensors to control the
amount of injected fuel.
The air/fuel ratio correction coefficient for correcting the
amount ot injected fuel when H02S feedback is in the
closed loop status When the signal from the HO2S is
weak, short term fuel trim gets higher, and the ECM/PCM
increases the amount of injected fuel The airlfuel ratio
gradually gets richer, causing a higher HO2S output
Consequently, the short term fuel trim is lowered, and
the ECMiPCM reduces the amount of injected fuel
This cvcle keeps the airlfuel ratio close to the stoichio-
metric ratio when in closed loop status'
Operating ValueF eeza Data
HO2S
Feedback
Loop Status
At idle speed: closed
YES
Short Term
Fuel Trim
! 20%
YES
Long Term
Fuel Trim
Long term fuel trim is computed from shon term fuel
trim and indicates changes occurring in the fuel supply
svstem over a long Period
lf long term fuel trim is higher than 1.00, the amount of
injecGd fuel must be increased. lf it is lower than 1 00'
the amount of injected fuel must be reduced'
! 20%
YES
lntake Air
Temperature
{IAT)
The IAT sensor converts intake air temperature into volt-
age and signals the ECM/PCM. When intake air tempera-
ture is low, the internal resistance of the sensor
increases. and the voltaqe signal is higher'
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temPer'
ature and ECTYES
At idle speed:
approx. 10 %YESThrottle
Position
Based on the accelerator pedal position, the open'ng
angle of the throttle valve is indicated
lgnition
Timing
lgnition timing is the ignition advance angle set by the
gCV/eCV. tn" gCU/PCM matches ignition timing to the
driving conditions.
CLV is the engine load calculated from the MAP data'
At idle speed: 12'i 2'
(81642 engine: 16" t 2")
BTDC with the SCS ser-
vice connector connected.
NO
Calculated
Load Value
{CLV)
At idle speed:
15-35%
At 2.500 rpm with no load:
12 - 30%
YES
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-lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
1.Check the idle speed, and adjust it it necessary (see
section 'l '1 ).
Pull out the service check connector 2P (BRN and BLK
wires) from the connector holder located under the
dash on the front passenger side, then connect the
SCS service connector (T/N 07PAZ - 0010'100) to it.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3.000 rpm with
no load {A,/T in E or E. M/T in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect the timing light to the No. 1 ignition wire,
then point the light toward the pointer on the timing
belt cover.
Check the ignition timing in no load conditions:
headlights. blower fan, rear window defogger, and
air conditioner are not operating.
lgnhion Timing:
D15Y5. D16Y7, Dl6Yg engines
816A2 engine
MIT16" 12' BTDC (RED) during idling in
neutral
M/T12't 2" BTDC (RED) during idling in
neutral
l2'r 2" BTDC {RED) during idling in S
orE
POINTEB
RED MARK
23-105
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6. Adjust the ignition timing if necessary, as follows.
Loosen the distributor mounting bolts. and turn the
distributor ignition (Dl) housing counterclockwise to
advance the timing, or clockwise to retard the tim-
ing.
MOUNTING BOLTS18 N'm (1.8 kgfm, 13lblftl
Tighten the distributor mounting bolts, and recheck
the ignition timing.
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the ser-
vice check connector.
7.

1. Inspect the electrodes and ceramic insulator for:
Spark Plug lnspection
Crackedinsulator
2.
[ . t.p,op", grp
| . Oil-fouling
i . Carbon deposits
| . Cracked center
I electrode insulator
Burned or worn electrodes may be causecl by:
. Advanced ignition timing
. Loose spark plug
. Plug heat range too low
. Insufficient cooling
Fouled plugs may be caused bY:
. Retarded ignition timang
. Oil in combustion chamber
. Incorrect spark plug gap
. Plug heat rangetoo high
. Excessive idling/low speed running
. Clogged air cleaner element
. Deteriorated ignition coil or ignition wares
D16Y5, D16Y7, D'16Y8 enginel
. Adjust the gap with a suitable gapping tool, and
replace the plug il the center electrode is round-
ed as shown below.
Electrode Gap:
1.1 mm
{o.{X:l in)ROUNDEDELECTRODE
Standard 1.1r8 ' mm (0.043i800oin)
Worn or detormed
1T
23-111
3. 816A2 engine:
. Do not adjust the gap of a platinum tip plug;
replace the spark plug il the center electrode is
rounded or it the gap is not within the specifica
tro ns.
Electlode Gap:
Standard 1.3181mm (0.051 !3oo" in)
flOUNDED ELECTROOE
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Platinum tip
NOTE: Use only the spark plugs listed below
4. Apply a small quantity of anti seize compound to
the plug threads, and screw the plugs into the cylin
der head finger-tight. Then torque them to 18 N m
11.8 kgf.m, 13lbnft).
Engine TypesSpark Plugs
D16Y5ZFR4F 11 (NGK)
KJ14CR-111 (DENSOi
D16Y7,
D,I6Y8
ZFRSF-11 (NGK)
KJ16CR-111(DENSO)
81642PFR6L.13 (NGK)
PK2OPR.L13 (DENSO}