1998 ACURA INTEGRA transmission

Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check Cranking rpmr
Engine speed during cranking should be above 1OO rpm.
lJ speed is too low, check for:
a Loose batlery or starter terminals
a Excessively worn starter brushes
a Open circuit in commutator segments
a Dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear
a Defective drive gear overrunning clutch
Check Starter Disengagement:
Press the clutch pedal all the way in (M/T), turn rhe igni
tion switch to "lll" and release to "11".
The starter drive gear should disengage from the flywheel
or torque converter ring gear when you release the key.
It the drive gear hangs up on the flywheel or torque con-
verter ring gear, check for:
a Solenoid plunger and switch mallunction
a Dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch
5. Check for an open in the BLK/WHT wire circuit be
tween the starter and ignition switch, and con-
necrors,
6. Check the ignition switch (see page 23-71).
7. On cars with automatic transmission, check the A/Tgear position switch (neutral position switch) and
connector. On cars with manualtransmission, check
the starter cut relay, clutch interlock switch, and
connectors.
NOTE: Check the No. 42 (40 A) fuse in the under,hoodfuse/relay box for the starter cut relay.
Check Jor Wear and Damage:
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and stead,ily. lf the starter engages, but cranks the engine errati
cally, remove it. Inspect the starter, drive gear, andllywheel or torque converter ring gear lor damage.
a Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding
or slipping when the armature is rotated with the drivegear held. Replace the gears i{ damaged.
Check CJanking Voltage and Current Draw:
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.O volts.
Current draw should be no more than * amperes.* 1.2 kW: 27O A
1 .4 kW: 360 A
It cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,check for:
a Dead or low charged batterya Open circuit in starter armature commutator segmentsa Starter armalure dragging
a Shorted armature windinga Excessive drag in engine

Test tho vss:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the other test harness connector to the VSS.3. Raise th€ front and roar of thevehicle, and support it withsafety stands.4. Put the transmission in neu-tral with the ignition switchoN flr).5. Slowly rotate one wheel withthe other wheel blocked.
Does voltage pulse from 0 toapprox.5 V or more?
Spocdomatcr Te3t:1. Disconnoct the 16P conngctor"B" from the gauge assem-
2. Touch 8 probe to the ORNwire, and connect it to bodyground through a voltmetor.3. Slowly rotate one wheel withthe other wheel blocked.
Repair open in the ORN and BLU/WHT wire botw.en tho VSS .ndthe soa€do-mster.
Does the meter indicate puls-ing voltage?
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GAUGE ASSEMBLY 16P CONNECTOR '8"
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MAINTENANCE BEMINDER LIGHT{ln the gauge assembly)Gauge Assembly. page 23-120
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR IVSS)(On th6 transmission housing)Test, page 23-128, 129Replacement, page 23-130
MAIMTENANCE REMINDER UNIT(Behind th€ dashboard lower cover)Input T6st, page 23-139
Maintenance Reminder System
Component Location Index
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Circuit Diagram
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UNDER-HOOD FUSEiRELAY 80XIGN TIONSWITCHUNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
. TRANSMISS]ONCONTROLMODULE (TCM)
/;; l-^--;;;;lw--BLh ---wrl f ,:+ BLK/E- t.d\o-ft\---l
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IVECM
f7
ILT GRN/BLK
YEUBLU
(n lhe gauqe assembly)D4
TRANSMISSIONCONTROLMODULErrcM)
f7
IIGRN/BLK
c6c7c8 lc9NTERLOCKCONTROLUNIT (
f7
IGRNMHT
BLK
TRANSMISSION CONTROLMODULE TICM)GRNCRN]BLULTGRNMHT
GRN/YEL
No l9 (104)FUSE
f7
IRED/BLK
A?TGEARPOSITION SWTCHRED
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DASH LIGHTSBFIGHTNESSCONTROLLER
BLK
oro,G40lG20lG401
A/T GEAH POSITION NDICATOR DIMMING C RCUIT
A/T GEARPOS TIONCONSOLELIGHT(1.4w)
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{CONNECTOR "D": View from wire side of lemale
terminalsYEL/BLU
CONNECTOR "8": View from wire side ot female
terminals
No.Wire
No.Wire
Test condition
Test condition
Test condition
Test: Desired result
Test: Desired result
Possible cause il result is not obtained
Possible cause if result is not obtained
Possible cause iI lesult is not obtained
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CONNECTOR "C": View from wile side ot female
terminals
LT
No.Test: Desired result
1BLKUnderall conditionsCheck {or continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Poor ground (G201 , G401)
An open in the wire
2YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to groundl
There should be battery voltage
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
RED/BLK
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R E D/BLK
ano
RED
Combination light
switch ON and dash
lights brightness control
dial on full bright
Check for voltage between
RED/BLK and RED terminalsl
There should be battery voltage.
. Faulty dash lights brightness control
system. An open in the wire
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GRN/WHT
Shifl lever in position @NOTE: Don't push the
brake pedal.
Check {or continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no
continuity in any other position.
Faulty A/T gear position switch
Poor ground (G201 , G401)
An open in the wire
GRN/RED
GRN
GRN/BLU
GRN/YEL
5nrrI rever In pos[ron ll
shl, b*|' il. p"1,!lN
)nrn rever In posrron url
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GRN/WHTShift lever in position f
2GRN/BLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and shift lever in any
position except E
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
lor two seconds after the
ignition switch is turned ON (ll),
and less than 'l V two seconds
later.
. Faulty transmission control module(TCM)
. An open in the wire
3LT-
G RN /BLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Faulty transmission control module
(TCM) or ECM'An open in the wire
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Control Unit Input Test
1. Disconnect the 8P connector from the interlock con-
trol unit.
2. lnspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
a It the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
a lf the terminals look OK, make the following in-
put tests at the connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, tind and correct
the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, substitute a
known-good control unit, and recheck the sys-
tem. lf the check is OK, the control unit must
be faulty; replace it.
NOTE: lf the shift lock solenoid clicks when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON (ll) and you step on the
brske Dedal (with the shift lever in E). the shift lock
system is electronically normal; if the shift lever
cannot be shifted from fl, test the 46 gear position
switch as described on page 23-142, and see sec-
tion 14.
Shift Lock System:
No. Wire Test condition
No. WireTest condition
Test: Desired resultPossible causs it result is not obtained
Test: Dcsired lesultPossible cause it result is not obtainsd
INTERLOCK CONTROL UNIT
GRN/wHT2
1WHT/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll)
Brake pedal pushed
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
Blown No. 52 {20 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
Faulty transmission control module
(TCM)
Faulty ECM
Faulty brake switch
Faulty throttle position (TP) sensor
An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll)
Brake pedal and
accelerator pushed at
the same me
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be less than
battery voltage.
tGRN/WHT'
Shift lever in position
E
Check tor continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty A/T gear position switch
Poor ground {G20'1 , G401)
An open in the wire
3YEL/BLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty shift lock solenoid
An open in the wire
Key Int€rlock Systcm:
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck lor continuity to ground:
There should be continuitY.
. Poor ground (G201, G401). An open in the wire
GRNiWHT'
Shift lever in position
E
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty A/T gear position switch
Poor ground {G2O1, G401 }
An open in the wire
3
WHT/YELlgnition switch turned
to ACC (l) and the key
pushed in
Check tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 52 (20 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
Faulty steering lock assemblY
(key interlock solenoidl
An open in the wireWHT/BLU
4WHT/BLK
Shift lever in position
E and push button
pressed
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty pafking pin switch
Poor ground (G2O1, G4O 1)
An open in the wire
Shift lever in position
E and push button
reteaseo
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be no continuity.
Faulty parking pin switch
Short to ground
An open in the wire
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Back-up Lights
Test
Manual Transmission:
NOTE: Check the No. 19 (7.5 A) fuse in the underdash
fuse/relay box before testing.
Test the back-up light switch by placing the shift
lever in reverse and turning the ignition switch to ON
fl r).
lI the back-up lights do not go on, check the back-
up light bulbs in the taillight assembly.
lI the fuse and bulbs are oK, disconnect the connec-
tor from the back-up light switch.
2.
3.
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SWITCH 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m,'18 lbf-Ir)
This washer mustalways be replacedfor the switch totunction properly
and 10 prevent oilteaKs,
terminal side
4. With the shift lever in reverse, check for continuity
between the A and B terminals with the switch in-
stalled.
There should be continuity.
a It there is no continuity, replace the switch (see
section 13).
a lf there is continuity, but the back-up lights do not
go on, check for:- Poor ground {G503}
An open in the wire
A
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Automatic T.ansmission:
NOTE: Check the No. 19 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box before testing.
2.
'1 .Test the back-up light swirch by shifting the shiftlever to @ and turning the ignition switch ON (ll).
lf the back-up lights do not go on, check the back-
up light bulbs in the taillight assembly.
lf the fuse and bulbs are OK, disconnect the 14P
connector from the A,/T gear position switch (back-
up light switch).
View from terminal side
ABCDEFG
Move the lever back and torth at the E position
without touching the push button, and check for
continuity between the C and D terminals. There
should be continuity within the range of free play of
the shilt lever.
a lf there is no continuity within the range of free
play, adiusl the position ot the A/T gear position
switch {see section 14}.
a lf there is continuity, but the back-up lights do not
go on,check tor:- Poor ground {G5O3)- An open in the wire

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Contents
How to Use This l\.4anual 1Circuit Schematics (see Circuit Index)Fuse/Relaylnformation 6ComponentLocation Photographs 201
Connector Cavity Numbers 202Connectorldentification 203
Ground-to-Components Index 6-6Wire Harness Routing 203Circuit ldentification lor ln-Line and Fuse Box Connectors
Circuit Index
Air conditionerAir delivery 61Blower controls 60Compressor controls 62Fans 63Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 44A/T gear position indicator 89Automatic transmission controls'98199 models 39'00 models 39-4Back-up lightsHatchback 110Sedan 110- 1Brake system indicator light
USA 71Canada 71-1Brake lightsHatchback 110-6Sedan 110-7Cargo area light (Hatchback) 114-3Ceiling light 114-2Charging system 22Cigarette lighter 155
Clock 154Condenser fan 63Console lights 114Cruise control 34Dash lights 1 14Daytime running lights 110-8Door open indicator 114-2Engine coolant temperature gauge 81Engine oil pressure indicator light 72Fog lights 110-14Front parking lights 110-11Front side marker lights 110-11Fuel gauge 81Fuse/relay boxUnder-dash 6Under-hood 6-3Under-hood ABS 6-5Gauges 81Glove box light 114Ground distribution 14Ground-to-Componentsindex 6-6Hatch open indicator '114-3
Hatch opener '134
Hazard warning lightsHatchback 'l l0-2Sedan 110-4Headlights 1'10-8Headlight switch 100HeaterAir delivery 61Blower controls 60Fanswith A,/C 63without A,/C 63-2Horns 40lgnilion key reminder 73lgnition system 20
204
lmmobilizer system ('00 model) 132lndicators 80Integrated control unit 70Interlock system'98199 models 138'00 models 138-1License plate lightsHatchback 110-12Sedan 110-13Lights-on reminder 73Low fuel indicator light 74l\,4aintenance reminder light 83l\iloonroof 122Odometer 81-1Power antenna 151Power distributionBattery to ignilion switch, fuses, and relays
Fuses to relays and components 10-2Power door locksHatchback '130
Sedan 130-2Power mirrorsHatchback 141Sedan 141-1Power windowsHatchback 120Sedan 120-2Programmed fuel injection system (PGM-Fl)'98199 models 23'00 models 24Radiator fanwith tuC 63without A,/C 63-2Rear parking lightsHatchback 110-12Sedan 110- 13Rear window defogger 64Seat belt reminder 73Security system 133Speedometer Il-1Spotlights 114-2Starting syslemAutomalictransmission 21l\.4anualtransmission 21-1Stereo sound system 150Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 47Tachometer 81- 1TaillightsHatchback 110-12Sedan 110-13Trailer lighting conneclor 118Trunk lid open indicator 114-3Trunk light (Sedan) 114-3Turn signal lightsHatchback 110-2Sedan 110-4Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) 33Wiper/washerFront 91Rear 92
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