1998 ACURA INTEGRA cooling

PGM-FI System
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECTI Sensor
Ip01161 Ihe,scaltool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0116: A range/performance problem in the Engine: Coolant Temperature {ECT) Sensor circuit.
The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the engine
coolant temperature increases as shown below.
RESISTANCEtkol
! 32 68 104 140 i 76 212 248 { "F)-20 o 20 'ra, qt Il rd' t20 r'c)
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP€RATURE
P01 16, troubleshoot those DTCS first, then trou-NOTE: lf DTC P0117 andlo( Po'l'18 are stored at the same time as DTC
bleshoot DTC P0'l16.
Possible Cause
. ECT sensor deterioration
. Malfunction in the thermostat and the cooling system
lroubleshooting Flowchart
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THERMISTOR
- Th€ MIL has been reoorted on.- DTC P0116 is stored.
Problem veritication:1. Start lhe engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutrall untilthe radiatorlan comes on, thenlet it idle.2. With the scan tool, check theECT,
Inlermittent failure, system is OKat this time. Chock tho thermostaland th€ cooling syst6m.
ls 176 - 200"F (80 - 93'C) or0.4-0.TVindicated?
Check the thermostat and thecooling system. It th€y ara OK,reolace the ECT sensor,

Chock th6 IAC vrlv.:Disconnect the 2P connector tromthe IAC valve.
ooes lhe engine speed droporlhe engine stall?
Adiu3t th. lb.r.l idle Bp..d lrocplgc 11-1111.lf it's impo3.iblo, clo.n tho portsin thc throftlc body.
Ch.ck th€ frtt idl. th.rmo vrlv.:1, Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remov€ th6 intake air ductfrom the throttle body.3. Slart the engine and let it idle.4. Put your finger on the lowerport in the thronle bodv.
Chack angina coobnt Lv.l and fo.ai. in th. cooling ry.l.m. It OK,r.place tha fatt ldla lftarmo valva.Does the engine speed drop?
Put your linger on the uppor portin the throttle body.
Chacl tor vrcuum leek3, m.lcilJa th6 throttlo valvo ir com-plotaly cloaad, rnd ropair aa nac-a3aatY,
ooes ihe engin6 speed drop?
Adiutt th€ idl. .p..d l..r p.g.11-1111. lf it'. impo3riblo, rcpl.c.thc IAC v.lvc.
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IDLETHERMOVALVE
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Air
Gontrol System
Gonditioning Signal
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This signals the ECM when there is a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system'
ECM CONNECTORS
a l32Pl
LGl(BRN/BLKI
c t31Pt
ACSIBLU/REDI
wire side of femal€ torminals
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JUMPERWIRE
ACS IBLU/REDI
Check lor.3hort in thG wira(ACS lino):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A/C pressure
switch connector and A/Cdiode connector,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measu re voltage betwo€nECM connector terminals C5and A9.
Ch.ck to.. rhorl in th. wir. IACSlincl:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM connec-tor C (31P).
3. Ch6ck {or continuity betwe€n
body ground tnd ECM con-nector terminal C5.
lsthere approx.5 V?
Rapair rhort In tho wira batwaon
th. EcM {c5l and thc A/c pre.-
sur. rwitch ot A/C diod.,
- Subtlilut I known{ood Ecttllnd raahack. lf prtactibad voft-
rgo ir now avaihbla, tcplacalh. originll ECM.- Saa tha air condhiond in.plction 1... r.ction 221.
Check lor an opan in th€ wi.a(ACC lin.l:'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Reconnect th6 A,/C pressure
switch connector and A/Cdiode connector.3. Turn the ignilion switch ON (ll).
4. Momentarily connect ECMconnector terminals A'17 andAg wkh a iumper wire severaltimes,
(To page 11"103)
IBRN/BLKI
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12't516 11alrslzo ,/ l4l a3 | 2.
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IBLK/REDI
11-102
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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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Stall Speed
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€nt transmission damage, do not tost stall speod for mol€ than
shitt tho lever while raising the engina speed,
10 soconds at a time.
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CAUTION:
a To prev€nt transmission damage, do not tost stall speod for mol€ than 10 soconds at a time.
a Do not shitt tho lever while raising the engina speed,
a Be suro to remove tho plossule gaugo bolore testing st8ll spe€d.
1. Engage the parking brake. and block all lour wheels.
2. Connect the tachometer, and start the engine,
3. Make sure the A/C switch is OFF.
4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature {the radiator fan comes on), shift into g position.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to I seconds. and note engine speed.
6. Allow two minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in [, [Dll and @ oositions.
NOTE:
a Stall speed tests should be used tor diagnostic purposes only.
. Stall speed should be the same in E, tr, tr and @ Fositions.
Stall Speed FPM: rpm
Specification:
Bl88l €ngine 2,5q) rpm
Bl8Cl engine 2.i|{10 .pm
Sorvice Limit:
81881 engins 2,350 - 2,650 rpm
Bl8Ct ongine 2,250 - 2,550 rpm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
Stall rpm hish in E, E, I and @position
Low tluid level or ATF pump output
Clogged ATF strainer
Pressure regulator valve stuck closed
Slipping clutch
Stall rpm high in I positionSlippage of 1st clutch, 1st-hold clutch or 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in E positionSlippage of 2nd clutch
Stall rpm high in ldnl posirionSlippage of 1st clutch. 1st gear one-way clutch
Stall rpm high in [!l positionSlippage of 4th clutch
Stall rpm low in E, E. I and @position
Engine output low
Torque convener one-way clutch slipping
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Throttle Control Cable
Inspection
NOTE: Before inspecting the throttle controlcable, makesure:
a Throttle cable tree play is correct (see section I 1).a ldle speed is correct (see section 1l).a To warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-
ture (the cooling fan comes on).
1 . Verify that the throttle control cable is clamped cor-rectly in three positions.
CONTROL CABLE
LOWERHOSEClamp at the end ofblue tape on the cable.
Verily that the throttle controldrum is synchronized
with the throttle linkage while depressing and releas-
ing the accelerator pedal.
ll the throttle control drum is not synchronized with
the throttle linkage, adjust rhe throttle control cable.
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Adjustment
NOTE: Before adjusting the throttle controlcable, make
sure:
a Throttle cable lree play is correct (see section 11).a ldle speed is correct (see section 11).a To warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-
ture {the cooling fan comes on)
1 . Verify that the throttle control cable is clamped correctly in three positions.
THROTTLEATF COOLERPIPE
LOWERHOSEClamp at the end ofblue tape on the cable.
Verily that the throttle linkage is in the fully-closedposttron.
Loosen the locknut of the throttle control cable at
the throttle linkage.
CONTROL CABLE
LOCKNUTS
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Push in this directron.
Remove the free play of the throttle control cable
with the locknut, while pushing the throttle control
drum to the tull-closed potision as shown.
5. Tighten the locknuts.
6.After tightening the locknuts, inspect the synchroni-
zation and throttle control drum movement.

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Troubleshooting
Reference Chart
. Any abnormality must be corrected before continuing the test.. Because of the precise measurements needed, use a multimeter when testing.
Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:. Fuses No, 56 (20 A), No. 57 (20 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and No. 17 {7.5 A) in rhe under-dash fuse/relay box.. Grounds No. G401, G201, G151, G101. Cleanliness and tightness of all connectors
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SYMPTOMREMEDY
Radiator fan does not run at all.Perform the procedures in the flowchart {see page 22-8).
Condenser fan does not run at all,Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-1O1.
Both fans {radiator and condenser) do not
run for engine cooling, but they both run
with the IVC on.
Perform the procedures in the tlowchart (see page 22-12).
Both fans do not run at all.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-13).
Compressor clutch does not engage.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-14).
l'lc system does not come on
{compressor and both fans).Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-15).
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