1998 ACURA INTEGRA check engine light

The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1298: A high voltage problem in the Electrical Load
Detector (ELD) circuit.
ELD 3P CONNECTOR {C218}
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Wire side of female terminals
ECM CONNECTORS
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Wire side of female termin6ls
EL {GRN/REDI
ECM CONNECTOR D (16PI
P.oblem verification:l Do the ECM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine.3. Turn on headlights.
lntermittent failure, 3vstem is OKel ihis time. Chock for ooor con-nections or loose wiros at C218(EtD) and ECM.
ls DTC P1298 indicated?
Check lor an open in the wire(GNO linel:1. Turn the ignition switch andheadlights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P con-nector.3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and the ELD 3Pconnector terminal No. 2.
Bepair opon in the wire bstweenELO connector and G402.
Check tor an opon in the wire IELlinell1. Disconnect the ECM connec-tor D (l6Pi.
2. Check for continuity betweenthe ELD 3P connector terminalNo. 3 and ECM connector terminal D16.
Repair open in the wir€ betweenECM l016l and rhe ELD.ls there continuity?
Check for a malfunction in theELD:1. Reconnect the ELD 3P connec-tor and ECM connector D (16P).
2. Start the engine and allow itto idle.3. Wh ile measuring voltagebetween ECM connector terminals D16 and A9, turn theheadlights on {low).
Sub3titute a knownjgood ECMand rechock. lf 3vmptom/indics-tion 9oe6 away, replace the original ECM.
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Wire side of female ierminals
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ldle Control System
ldle Control System
i P0505 | fne scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0505: ldle control system malfunction,
NOTE: ll DTC Pl508 is stored at the same time as DTC P0505, troubleshoor DTC P1508 first. then troubleshoot DTC P0505.
Possible Cause
. IAC valve mechanical malfunctiorr
. Fast idle thermo valve malfunction (A"/T)
. Throttle body clogged port, improper adjustment
. Intake manifold, gasket leakage
. Intake air hose loose, leakage
a Vacuum hoses leakage
. ECT sensor incorrect output
. Throttle Position sensor incorrect output
Troubleshooting Flowchart
Problem verification:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm wath noload 1in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.2. With the scan tool, check thefollowing items.- Throttle position should beapprox. 10% with the throttle fully closed.Engine coolant tempera-ture should be 116 212F(80 - 100'c).lf they are not within thespec., repair the faulty sensor crrcuft,3 Check the engine speed atidle with no-load conditions:headlights, blower fan, reardefogger, radiator fan, and airconditioner are not operating,
- The MIL has been reported on.- DTC P0505 is stored.
ls it 750 t 50 rpm (81881,
818C1 engines), 800 I 50 rpm(818C5 engine)?
Intermittent failur6, svstsm is OKat this tim€.
ls it 550 rpm (81881,818C1
engines), 600 rpm {818C5enginelor less?
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This signals the ECM when the Alternator (ALT) is charging.
Alternator (ALT) FR Signal
Check lor a short in th€ wire {ALTF line):1. Oisconnect the ALT GRN 4P(3P)* connector from the ALT.2. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).3. Measure voltage between ECMconnector terminals C17 and A9.
ECM CONNECTORSA t32Pt
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ALT F(WHT/FEDI
Wire side of female terminals
ALT GRN 4P CONN€CTOR {C119}
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side of female terminals
ALT GRN 3P CONNECTOB {C119)*
JUMP€RWIRE
Wire side ot female terminals
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oALT F(WHT/REOI
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[,ALT FIWHT/RED)
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Inspection of ALT FR Signal.
Check for a shon in the wire {ALTF line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnecl the negative baatery cable from the battery.3. Disconnect the ECM connectorc (31P).
4. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM con-nector terminal C17.
ls there approx.5 V?
Check the operation ofthe ALT:1. Turn the;Onition switch OFF-2. Reconnect the ALT GRN 4P(3P)* connector to the ALT.3. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm wkh noload {in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.4. Measure voltage bet/veen ECMcon nector termina ls C17 and A9.
Ropair short in the wir6 betweenth6 ECM (C17) and the ALT.
Substitute a known-good ECMand recheck. It prescribed voltagGis now available, replace th€ origi-nal ECM.
Does the voltage decrease whenheadlights and rear defogger areturned on?ALT FR signal is OK.
Check tor an open in the wire {ALTF line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF-2. Disconnect the negative bat-tery cable from the battery.3. Disconnect the ECM connector C (31P).
4. Disconnect the ALT GRN 4P(3Pi* connector from the ALT.5. Connect the ALT GRN 4P (3p)*
connector terminal No. 4 (No.'l)* to body ground with a
6. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM connector terminal C17.
Ropair open wire bstw€an theECM {C17} and rhe ALT.ls there continuity?
ri Canada
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ldle Speed Setting
IDLEADJUSTINGSCREW
7.
6.Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect the 2P connectors to the IAC valve and
the EVAP purge control solenoid valve, then do the
ECM reset procedures.
Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditions
for one minute, then check the idle speed.
NOTE: (Canada) Pullthe parking brake lever up.
Start the engine, then check that the headlights are off.
ldle speed should be;
Bl88l €ngine:
Mfi750 i 50 rpm
A/T750150 rpm (in Park or neutral)
818C1 engine:750 i 50 rpm
818C5 engine: 800 i 50 rpm
NOTE: 81881, Bl8Cl engines - It the idle speed
increases to *1rpm, this means the EVAP system ispurging the canister. To stop the purging termporarily.
raise the engine speed above 1,000 rpm with the
accelerator pedal, then slowly release the pedal.
*1: 81881 engine
M/T: 820 i 50 rpm
Ay'T: 840 t 50 rpm
818Cl engine
850 I 50 rpm
(cont'd)
Inspection/Adiustmont
NOTE:
. When setting the idle speed, checkthe following items:- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing
Spark plugs- Air cleaner- PCV system
. (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Start the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle,
Connect a tachometer.
Disconnect the 2P connectors from the ldle Air
Control (lAC) valve and the EVAP purge control
solenoid valve.
2.
5.
if the engine stalls, restan the engine with the accel
erator pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at
1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engine
idles.
Check idling in no-load conditions: headlights, blower
fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner
are not ope€tlng.
ldlo speed should be;
B188l engine:
Mlf480 :l 50 rpm
A/T480 i 50 rpm (in Park or neutral)
B18C1 engine: /t80 t 50 rpm
818C5 sngine:550 t 50 rpm
lf necessary, adjust the idle speed, by turning theidle adjusting screw.
After adjusting the idle speed, recheck the ignition
timing {see section 23). lf it is out of spec, go back
to steo 4.

ldle Control System
ldle Speed Setting (cont'dl
ldle the engine for one minute with headlights (Low)
ON and check the idle speed.
ldle 3peed should b€;
B1881 engine:
MIT750 t 50 rpm
750 i 50 rDm (in Park or neutrall
818C1 engine: 7501 50 nm
818C5 engine: 8001 50 rpm
Turn the headlights off. ldle the engine for one min-
ute with heater fan switch at Hl and air conditioner
on, then check the idle speed.
ldl. spood should be;
Bl8Bl ongin.:
M/T820 i 50 rpm
lvT840 t 50 rpm (in Park or neutral)
818C1 €ngino: 850 i 50 rpm
818C5 engino: 1,050 t 50 rpm
NOTE: lf the idle speed is not within specification.
see Symptom Chart on page 1!-36.
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Emission Gontrol System
System Description
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWCI
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The emission control system includes a Three Way
Catalytic Converter (TWC), Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) system and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control
system. The emission control system is designed to meet
tederal and state emission standards.
InsDeciion
!@@ Do not smoke during this procedure. Keep
any open llame away from your work area.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load {in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
2. Connect a tachometer.
Check and adjust the idle speed, if necessary (see
page '11-11 ! ).
Warm up and calibrate the CO meter according to the
meter manufacturer's instructions.
Check idle CO with rhe headlights, heater blower,
rear window defogger, cooling fan, and air condition-
er off.
NOTE: {Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up.
Start the engine, then check that the headlights are
olf.
CO meter should indicste 0.17o maximum.
DescriDtion
The Three Way Catalytic Converter {TWC) is used to convert hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxides of
nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust gas, to carbon dioxide (COr), dinitrogen {Nr) and water vapor.
Bl8Cl engine l818Bl, 818C5 engines is similar):
FRONT OFVEHICLE
PRIMAEYHEATEDOXYGEN SENSORIPRIMARY HO2S}
HOUSING
WAYCATALYSTS
SECONOARYHEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR{SECONDARYH02St
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Emission Gontrol System
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
Description
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system is
designed to prevent blow-by gas from escaping to the
atmosphere. The PCV valve contains a spring-loaded
plunger. When the engine starts. the plunger in the PCV
valve is lifted in orooonion to intake manifold vacuum and
the blow-by gas is drawn directly into the intake manifold.
PCV VALVE
MANIFOLD
+: BLOW-BY VAPOR{-: FRESH AIR
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Inspection
1. Check the PCV hoses and connections for leaks and
croggrng.
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2.At idie, make sure there is a clicking sound from the
PCV valve when the hose between PCV valve and
intake manilold in lightly pinched with your fingers
or plters.
lf there is no clicking sound, check the PCV valve
grommet for cracks and damage. lf the grommet is
OK, reolace the PCV valve and recheck.
Gently pinch here.

aintenance
Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the transmission oil with the engine OFF
and the vehicle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUG44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m,Proper Level33 tbf.ftl
The oil level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add oil until it runs out, then rein-
stall the oil filler plug.
lf the transmission oil is dirty, remove the drainplug and drain the oil.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and
refillthe transmission oilto the proper tevet.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Oil Capacity
2.2 | i.2.3 US.qr,1.9 lmp.qtl at oil ch.nge.
2.3 t l2.1US.qt,2.O lmp.qtl at ovorhaul.
Always use genuine Honda manual transmission
fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can causa€tiffer shift-
ing because it does not contain the proper addi-
Back-up Light Switch
Replacement
NOTE: To check the back-up light switch. see section 23.
1. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back-up
light switch connector from the connector clamp.
l.m {2.5 kgf.m, 18lbf.ft) Replace.
Remove the back-up light switch.
Install the new washer and the back-up light switch.
Check the transmission oil level.
!ves.
OIL FILLER PLUG
DRAIN PLUG39 N.m {4.0 kg{.m,29 rbf.ftlReplace.
5. Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer,
Replace.
EACK.UP LIGHT SWITCH25 N.m {2.5 kgf.m, 18 lbf.ft)
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