1997 HONDA CIVIC ESP

INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Manual
This manual contains information for the 1996 - 2000 ClVlC. lt is
divided into 24 sections. The first page of each section is marked
with a black tab that lines up with its corresponding thumb index
tab on this page and the back cover. You can quicklY find the first
page of each section without looking through a tull table ol con_
tents. The symbols printed at the top corner of each page can also
be used as a quick reference system.
Each section includesl
1. A table of contents, or an exploded view index showing:
. Parts disassemblY sequence.
. Bolt torques and thread sizes.
. Page references to descriptaons in text
2. Disassembly/assembly procedures and tools.
3. Inspection.
4. Testing/troubleshooting.
5. Repair.
6. Adjustments.
Special Information
!@ Indicates a sttong possibility of sover. perconal iniurY
or loss ol lite if in3tructions are not follow€d.
GAUTION: Indicaiqs a possibility ot p€lsonal injury or 6quipm.nt
damage il instiuc'tions are not followod
t Noncali-. pu.po.. ot thes6 messages is to help provent demage lo lhe
vehicle, other property, or the €nvironment.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
CAUTfON: Detaifed descriptions ol standard workshop p.oceduro3.
safoty principles and servico operations are not included. Pleaso
note that this manual contain3 wetnings and cautions against
some sp6cific sGrvic€ methods which could cause PERSONAL
INJURY, damage a vohicle or make il unsafe. Ploase undorstand
that these warnings cannot covsr all conceivable weys in which
service. whelher or not iocommgndod bY HONDA. mighi bo done,
or ol tho possiblG hazardou3 consgquonces of ev€aY conceivablg
way, nor could HONDA invqstigato all 3uch way3. AnYono using
sgrvice procedures or lools, whethei or nol rGcommendod bY
HONDA, must srtisty hifisetf thoroughlylhat nohher pefsonal sefety
nor vehiclc satsty will be reopardi2ed.
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Under-hood Emissions Control Label (1996, 1997 model)
Emission
Example:
Group ldentification
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM
50ST {50 States):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S, EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1996 AND
1997 MODEL YEAR NEW MOTOR VEHICLES.
/$ST (49 States/Federall:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO '1996 AND 1997 MODEL YEAR NEW
MOTOB VEHICLES,
CAL (Calitornis):
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1996 AND,1997 MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGER CARS PROVIDED
THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTROOUCED INTO COM-
MERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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Engine and EvaPorative Families
Engine Family:V HN l.6VJGKGK
Model Year
T: 1996
V: 1997
T I
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Manufacturer
HN: Honda
Displacem€nt
V: Light Duty Vehicle/Passenger Car
Fuel Systsm and Number of valves
J: Electronic Sequential Multiport Injection
(three or more valves per cylinder)
Fuel Type
G: Gasoline
Standard
F: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
K: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
1:California Tier 1
2: California TLEV
3: California LEV
4; California ULEV
Catalyst
E, F, G. H: Three Way Catalyst
OBD
K - T: OBD Equipped
Evaporative Family: v HN 1077 BYMAc'|T
Model Year
T:1996 |V:1997 lManufacturel
HN: Honda
Storage System
1:Canister
Canister Working Capacity (grams)
Canister Configulation
A: Plastic Housing (Closed Bottom)
B: Plastic Housing (oPen Bottom)
Fuel Systsm
Y: Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank
M: Metal
Standard
A: Current Evap
E: Enhanced Evap
Wild Card
1-37

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VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart (cont'd)
VTEC PRESSURE SwlTCH 2PCONNECTOR
Wire side of female(€rmrnats
VTEC SOLENOID VALVE lPCONNECTOR
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Terminal side ofmale terminal
A/T LOW PRESSUREw/PAt{EL07406-0070300
NOTE: Keep measuring time as short aspossible because engine is running with noload (less than one minute).
PRESSURE GAUGEADAPTER07NAJ - P07010A
A/T PRESSURE I{OSE07406 - 0020201
ot
A/T PRESSURE HOSE.2,210 mm07MAJ - PY&llA andA/T PRESSURE ADAPTER07MAJ - PY,()120
6-4
(From page 6-3)
(To page 6-5)
Test the VTEC Pr6suro SwitchWiro:Nleasure voltage across the VTECpressure switch 2P connector.
. Rcpai. opon in tho wirebrtw.en VTEC pr6.urc switchand G101.. lf th. wir6 b OK, sub.thuto alnown-good ECM/PCM !ndracheck.
ls there baftery voltage?
Te3t the VTEC Solonoid V.lve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe VTEC solenoid valve 1Pconnector terminal No. 1 andbody ground.
ls there 14 - 30 0?
Te3t tho WEC Solonoid Vatvo:'1. Remove the VTEC pressureswatch and install the specialtool as shown, then reinstallthe VTEC pressure switch.2. Reconnoct the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector and VTECpressure switch 2P connector.3, Connect the tachometer (seesection 11).4. Stan the engine.5, Warm up engine to normaloperating temperature (cool,ing fan comes on).6. Check oil pressure at enginespeeds D16Y5 engine: 1,000and 3.000 rpm, D16Y8 engine:1,000,3,000 and 5,000 rpm.
ls pressure below 49 kPa(0.5 kgflcm,, 7 psi)?In.poct the VTEC aolonoid vllvols.c p.g. &6).
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Test the VTEC Solenoid Valve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the wEC solenoidvalve 1P connector.3. Attach the battery positave
terminal to the VTEC solenoidvalve terminal.4. Start the engine and checkthe oil pressure at enginespeed of 5,000 rpm.
Inspect lhe VTEC solonoid valve
lsee p6ge m).ls the pressure above 390 kPa(4.0 kgtcm',57 psi)?
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch:With the battery positive terminalconnected to the VTEC solenoidvalve, measure voltage betweenthe ECM/PCM connector terminal'96 - 98: Cl5,'99 - 00: C10 andbody ground.
ls there battery voltage above5,000 rpm?
T6st the VTEC Solenoid Valvewire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for continuity betweenthe VTEC solenoid valve 1Pconnector terminal and theECM/PCM connector terminal'96 - 98: A8, '99 00r B'12.
Repair open in the wire betweenthe ECM/PCM ('96 - 98: A8, '99 -
0o: 8l2l and VTEC solenoid v.lv6connoc{or.
Test the VTEC Solenoid Valve
Check for continuity between theVTEC solenoid valve 1P connectorterminal €nd body ground.
ReDair 3hort in the wire betweenthe ECM/FCM ('96 - 98: A.8, '99 -
0O: Bl2l and VTEC aolenoid valveconnectot,
ls there continuity?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indication goes away, replacethe original ECM/PCM.
VTEC SOLENOID VALVE1P CONNECTOR
Terminalside ofmale terminal
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31P}
'99 - 00:'96 - 98:
CONNECTOR
'99 - 00:
VTEC SOLENOIDVALVE
ECM/PCM CONNECTORB {25Pt1P CONNECTOR'96 - 98:
VTEC SOLENOIDVALVE
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR
A {32P1
VTS{GRN/YEL)
wire side o{ femaleterminals
wire side oI temaleterminals
VTM

5. With the specified air pressure appli€d, push up the
timing plate; the synchronizing piston will pop out
and engage the intake secondary rocker arm.
Visually check the engagement of the synchronizing
prston.
NOTE;
The synchronizing piston can be seen in the gap
between the secondary and primary rocker arms,
With the timing plate engaged in the groove on
the timing piston, the piston is locked in the
oushed out Dosition.
TIMIiIGPLATESPRIT{C
PRIMARY ROCKER ARM
AIR PRESSURE
GROOVE
SECO DARYROCKER ARM
TIMIT{G PLATE
TIMING SPRING
6-9
6. Stop applying air pressure and push up the timing
plate; the synchronizing piston will snap back to its
original position.
Visually check the disengagement of the synchro-
nizing pistons.
NOTE:
. When the timing plate is pushed up, it releases
the timing piston, letting the return spring move
the synchronizing piston to its original position.
7. Replace the intake rocker arms as an assembly if
either does not work correctly,
TIMING PLATE
oll PASSAGE --!
PRIMARY ROCKER
ARMSECOI{DARYROCKER ARM
TIMII{G SPRII{GRETURI{ SPRING
Remove the spscial tools.
After inspection, check that the malfunction indicator
lamp (MlLl does not come on.
TIMI G PISTOI{

Valve Seals
Replacement (Cylinder head removal not requiredl
NOTE: Cylinder head removal is not required in thisprocedure.
The procedure shown below applies when using the in-
car valve spring compressor (Snap-on YA884S withY48845 - 2 A7/8" attachment).
!@@ Alway wear approved eye protection whenusing ihe in-cai valve spring compressor.
1. Turn the crankshaft so that the No. I and the No. 4pistons are at top dead center (TDC).
2. Remove the cylinder head cover and the rocker arm
assembly.
NOTE:
. Refer to page 6-30 for rocker arm assembly
removat.
. When removing or installing the rocker armassembly, do not remove the camshaft holder
bolts. The bolts will keep the holders, springs
and rocker arms on the shaft.
. Refer to page 6-46 when installing the cylinder
head cover.
Remove the fuel injectors and the wire harness.
Using the 8 mm bolts supplied with the tool. mount
the two uprights to the cylinder head at the end
camshaft holders. The uprights fit over the cam-
shaft as shown.
lnsert the cross shaft through the top hole of thetwo uprights.
3.
4.
6-14
Intake Valve Seals:
6. Select the 7/8 in diameter short compressor attach-ment, and fasten the attachment to the No. 4 hole of
the leve. arm with the speed pin supplied.
8.
7.lnsert an air adapto. into the spark plug hole. pump
air into the cylinder to keep the valve closed whilecompressing springs and removing the valve keepers.
Put shop towels over the oil passages to prevent
the valve keepers from falling into the cylinder
neao.
OIL PASSAGES
Position the lever arm under the cross shaft so thelever is perpendicular to the shaft and the compres-
sor attachment rests on top of the retainer for thespring being compressed. Use the front position
slot on the lever as shown.
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OIL PASSAGES
IN-CAR SPRING COMPRESSOR
SLOT

Cylinder Head
lllustrated Index (cont'dl
(-/) _.- E "or to reassembring, crean at the parts in sorvent, dry them and appry rubricant to anv contact oarts.
D16Y7 engine:
ROCK€R ARMASSEMBLYRemoval, page 6 30Inspection, page 6-35
8 x 1.25 mm20 N.m (2.0 kgt.m, 14 tbt.ftlApply engine oil to the
H
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O-RINGReplace.
INTAKE VALVE SEALReplace.
VALVE SPRINGSEAT
INTAKE VALVEGUIDE
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VALVE
SPRING RETAINER
EXHAUST VALVESEAL
VALVE SPRINGSEAT
EXHAUST VALVEGUIDErnspectron, page 6,39Beplacement, page 6 4lAeaming, page 6-43
8 x 1.25 mm37 N m (3.8 kgt m,27 tbtftlApply engine oiltothe threads.
INTAKE VALVERemoval, page 6-38lnstallation, page 6-43
Removal, page 6,27Warpage, page 6 40Valve seat reconditioning,page 6-40Installation, page 6-45
VALVE
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CAMSHAFTnspectron, page 6-36
OIL CONTROLORIFICEClean.
KEEPERS
\
EXHAUST VALSPRING
c -A9-2.+
L
6x1.0mm12 N.m (1.2 kst.m, 8.7 tbf.ft)Apply engine oit to thethreads.
VALVE KEEPERS
SPRING RETAINER
INTAKE VALVESPRING

D16Y5 engine:
I x 1.25 mm20 N.m (2,0 kgf m, 14 lbf ft)
Apply engine oilto the
threads.ROCKEB ARMASSEMBLYFemoval, page 6-30
Inspection, Page 6-34
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgf m, 8.7 lbf'ftl
Apply engine oilto the
threads.
VALVE KCEPERS
SPRING RETAINER
CAMSHAFTInspection, page 6-36
6x1.0mm12 N,m 11.28.7 tbf.ft)
WEC SOLENOIDVALVEBINTAKE VALVESPRING
INTAKE VALVE SEAL
Replace.
VALVE SPRINGSEAT
INTAKE VALVEGUIDE
CAMSHAFTPUL|'IY
VTEC SOLENOIDVALVE FILTERReplace.
OIL CONTROLORIFICEClean.
VALVE
SPRING RETAINEB
EXHAUST V
SPRING
VE
EXHAUST VALVE
SEALt"o'""".uoau,
SEATReplace.
GUIDEInspection, page 6-39Replacement, Page 6-41
Reaming, page 6-43EXHAUSTVALVEOIL SEALReplace.
HEAD
8 x 1.25 mm
37 N.m 13.8 kgf.m,
27 tbf.frlApply engine oiltothe lhreads.
(cont'd)
6-25
INTAKE VALVERemoval, page 6 38
Installalion, Page 6 43Removal, page 6-27Warpage, Page 6 40
Valve seat reconditioning'page 6-40lnstallation, page 6_45