1998 ACURA INTEGRA Engine

lgnition System
1. Inspect the electrodes and ceramic insulator for:
Spark Plug lnspection
. lmproper gap. Oil-fouling. Carbon deposits. Cracked centerelectrode insulatorDamagedgaskei
Burned or worn electrodes may be caused by:
. Advanced ignition timing. Loose spark plug
. Plug heat range too low. Insufficient cooling
Fouled plugs may be caused bY:. Retarded ignition liming. Oil in combustion chamber. Incorrect spark plug gap
. Plug heat range too high. Excessive rdling'low speed running
. Clogged air cleaner element. Deteriorated ignition coil or ignition wires
81881, 818C5 engine:
. Adjust the gap wjth a suitable gapping tool, and
replace the plug if the center electrode is rounded
as shown below.
Electrode Gap:
Standard 'l .1 ; r mm {0.043 ; ooa in)
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3.818C1 engine:
a Do not adjust the gap ol a platinum tip plug;
replace the spark plug it the center electrode is
rounded or if the gap is not within the specifi-
cattons.
Electrode Gap:
Standard I t.s-3., mm (0.051-3.oo4in)
5.
PLATINUM TIP
NOTE: Use onlv the spark plugs listed below
Spark plug
Bl88l engine:
NGK I ZFR5F-11
DENSO I KJ 16CR-111
818C1 engine:
NGK PFR6G-13
DENSO I PK2OPR-113
818C5 engine:
NGK PFR6G-I1
DENSO PK2OPR-111
Apply a small quantity ot anti-seize compound to the
plug threads belore installing the plugs.
Screw the plugs into the cylinder head tinger tight,
then torque them to 18 N.m (1 .8 kgf.m, 13lbf.ft).

Charging System
Troubleshooting
It the charging system light does not come on or does not go off, or the battery is dead or low, test the following items in
the order listed below:
1. Battery
2. Charging system light
3. Voltage
4. Alternator control system
5. Alternator/regulator
Charging System Light Test
ALTERNATOR'P CONNECTORIUSAI
IGIBLK/YEL)
Wire side offemale terminals
Wire side offemale terminals
ALTERNATOR 3PCONNECTOR lCanadal
Charging System Light Check:Make sure the charging systemlight comes on.
Ch€ck tor a blown No. 15 (7.5 A)
tuse and . blown charging sys-
tem light bulb. ll the fuse andbulb are OK, .eptir tho open inlhe WHT/BLU or BLK/YEL wire.
Does the charging systemlight come on?
Ch.rging System Light Check(cont'd):
Start the engine.
Pertorm the Ahernator/RegulstolTest (s€. prge 23-101,Does the charging systemlight go off?
Voltago Check:Measure the voltage at the No. 1
lNo. 2l terminal of the 4P [3P]connector with tho ignition switchoN {lr).
Repair tho open in ih€ 8LK/YELwir6 betweon the alte]nator andundor-dash lure/reley box.
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Gharging System
Troubleshooting
Ahcrn.tor Control Swtom T.rt (USA)
NOTE: Betore testing, check proper operation of the ELD by confirming with the MIL (s€e section 11).
CAUTION: Ba 3urc to ut! | vollmatalwith hr plu! tarmlnal connactad to bat-tary plua and ita mlnua talmlnal to lha4P connactor tarrninal No. 2.
ALTENNATORilP COiINECTOR
cIWHT/GBN}
ALTERNATOR.P CONI{ECTOB
Wire sido olt€m6le t€rminal6
ECM CONI{ECTOR A l:t2F)
BATTERY
Ch.ck tor . .hort In th. clrcuit(ALTC ltn.lr1. Disconnect the 4P connoctorIrom th6 altemator.2. Start tho engine, and turn thoh6adlights (high beam) ON.3. Moasur€ voltago botwoen th64P conn€ctor t6rminal No. 2and the positivo t€rminsl oltho batterv.
16 thor6 1 V or less?
Chrck for .n oD.n In th. wllrIALTC lln.):1. turn the headlight and igni-tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect th6 A (32P) con-noctor from the ECM.3. Ch6ck for continuity b6tw6entho ECM connoctor A (32P)
t€rminal No, 19 and alternator4P connoctor torminal No. 2.
Rrp.h op.n In th. wh. brlw..nth. rltarn oi.nd ECM.
Ch.ct for rhort in th. wire (ALTC
lin.l:'1. Turn the headlight and ignition switch OFF.2. Disconn€ct the A {32P} con-n6ctor from tho ECM.3. Check for conlinuity b€twoenths ECM connector A (32P)
terminal No. 19 8nd bodyground.
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Wir€ side offem6le t€rminals(l
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Alternator/Regulator Test
NOTE: 8e sure the battery is sufficiently charged.
LOAO ADJUSTER
ICARBON PILE)
FULL FIELDTESTERT.EAD (8LU)
POSITIVE TESTERCABLE IREDI
NEGATIVETERMINAL
VOLTMETERNEGATIVELEAO {BL|(}
VOLTMEIERPOSmVELEAD IREDI
FIELOSELECTOR
TEST SELECTORswtTcHVOLTSELECTOR
INDUCTIVEPICK.UP
INDUCTIVEPICK.UPIGRNI
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Ahernator/Regulator Tosl-1 :1. Connect a Sun VAT-40 (or
equivalent testerl, and turnthe selector switch to position'1 (starting).
2. Shift to neutral position, andstart the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload until the radiator tancomes on, thon let it idle.3. Raise the engine sp€ed to2,000 rpm, and hold it there.
ls the voltage over 15.1 V?
Altsrnator/Rogulator Test-z:1. Release the accelerator pedal,
and let the engine idle.2, Make sure all accessories areturnod off. Turn the selectorswitch to position 2 (charging).
3. Remove the inductive pick-up,
and zero the ammeter.4. Place the inductive pick-up
over the battery ground cableso that the arrow points
toward the batterY negativeterminal,5. Raise the engine speed to2.000 rpm, and hold it there.
ls the voltage less than 13.5 V?
Ahelnstor/Regulator T$t-3iApply a load with the VAT-40until the battery voltage drops tobetween 12 - 13.5 V.
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The charging swtem is OK.lsthe amperage 70 A or more?
Alternator/Regulator Test-4:With the engine speed still at2,000 rpm, Iull-Iield the alternator.
Charging System
Troubleshooting (cont'dl
CAUTION: Th6 voltago will rise quickly when the ahernator is ful!fieldcd. Do not .llowth6 voltag€ to €xc6ed 18 V; it may damage tho ol6drical system.
NOTE: Attach a probe to the VAT'40 full field test lead, and insert the probe into the lullfield access hole at the back of the alternator. Switch the field selector to the "A {Ground}"position momentarily, and check the amperage reading.
REGULATOB(Located inside
FULL FIELOACCESS HOLE
END COVEB
END COVER
FULL FIELDACCESS HOLE
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Altelnator ttelr Inspecuon ano Aol
Detlection Method:
Apply a force ol 98 N (1 0 ksl, 22 lbl) and measure the
deflection between the alternator and the crankshaft
DUllev,
Defloction: 9- 11 mm (O.35-O.43 inl
NOTE: On a brand-new belt (one that has been run
for less than five minutes), the deflection should be
81881, Bl8Cl engine: 6 - 8 mm (0.23 - 0.32 inl,
818C5 engine: 7 - I mm (0.28 - 0.35 in) when first
measured, lf the belt is worn or damaged, replace it.
ALTERNATOR ADJUSTING NUT
24 N.m 12,4 kgl.m, 17 lbI'ftl
MOUNTINGNUT44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ft)
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ALTERNATOR BELT
lf adiustment is necessary:
1. Loosen the alternator adjusting nut and mounting
nut.
2.
3.
Move the alternator to obtain the proper belt tension,
then retighten the adiusting nut and mounting nut
to the specified torques.
Recheck the dellection of the belt.
NOTE: lI necessary, adjust the P/S pump belt (see
section 17) and A/C compressor belt (see section
221.
Belt Tension Gauge Method:
Following the gauge manulacturer's instructions, attach
the belt tension gauge to the belt and measure the
tension.
Tension: 340-490 N {35-50 kgf,77-11O lbf)
NOTE: On a brand-new belt (one that has been run
for less than five minutes), tension should be
818B1, 818C1 engine: 690 - 880 N (70 - 90 kgf, 154 -
198 lbf), 818C5 engine: 540 - 740 N (55 - 75 kgf,
121 - 165 lbf) when first measured. lf the belt is
worn or damaged, replace it.
lf adiustment is necessary:
1. Loosen the alternator adjusting nut and mounting
nut.
2.
3.
Move the alternator to obtain the proper belt tension,
then retighten the adjusting nut and mounting nut
to the specified torques.
Recheck the tension ot the belt.
NOTE: It necessary, adjust the P/S pump belt (see
section 17) and A/C compressor belt (see section
22t.
ALTERNATOR ADJUSTING NUT24 N.m 12.4 kgf'm, 17 lbt.ftJ
BELT TENSION GAUGEoTJGG -0010r0A
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Fan Motor Test
Disconnect the 2P connector from the fan motor.
Test the motor by connecting battery power to the
B terminal, and ground to the A termlnal.
lf the fan motor fails to run smoothly, replace it.
NOTE: The illustration shows the radiator fan.
Radiator Fan Switch Test
NOTE: Bleed air from the cooling system after installing
the radiator fan switch (see section 10)
1. Remove the radiator fan switch from the thermostat
housing.
2. Suspend the radiator fan switch in a container ol
coolanl as shown.
Heat the coolant and check engine coolant tempera
ture with a thermometer.
Check the continuity between the A and B terminals
according to the table:
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Te rm Inal
Operatlon -------\
Tcmoerature ------
ON196. -203'F
(91" 95'C)
-5" 14.F i3" _8"C) ;*,*
than the temperature when
rt goes on.
SWITCH
OFF
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Gauge Assembly
Component Location Index
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR {VSSITest, page 23-128Input Test, page 23-128Replacement, page 23-130
GAUGE ASSEMBLYGauge Location Index, page 23-12:|fndicator Location Index. page 23-121Terminal Location Index, page 23-121Eulb Location, pag6 23-122Disassembly, page 23-127Removal, paqe 23-126
FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNITTest, page 23-132Replacement, page 23-132
PARKING BRAKE SWNCHTest, page 23-135
ARAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCHTest, page 23,135
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCHTest, p6ge 23-130
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATUFE IECTI GAUGESENOING UNITTest, page 23-134
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