1998 ACURA INTEGRA jump cable

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.
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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?
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Ch6ck Starter Engag€mont;
1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box,
Press the clutch pedal all the way in (M/T), and turn
the ignition switch to "St8rt". The staner should
crank the engine,
NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmission,
the engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal is
fully depressed.
lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to step 3.
Check the battery, battery positive cable, ground,
and the wire connections for looseness and cor-
rosion.
Test again. lf the stsner stilldoes not crank the en-
gine, go to step 4.
Bypass the ignition switch circuit as follows {make
sure the transmission is in neutral)
Unplug the connector (BLKMHT wire and solenoid
terminal) trom the staner. Then connect a jumper
wire from the batterv positive (+ ) terminal to the
solenoid terminal. The starter should crank the
engine.
a It the stsrter still does not crank the engine,
replace it and diagnose its internal problems,
a lf the starter cranks the engine. go to step 5.
(cont'd)
4.
NOTE: The air temperature must be between 59 and
100oF {15 and 38'C) betore testing.
Recommended Procedure:
a Use a starter system tester.
a Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
a Test and troubleshoot as described.
Alternate Procodure:
a Use the following equipment;- Ammeter, O-400 A- Voltmeter. O-20 V (accurate within O,1 volt)- Tachometer, O- 1 2OO rpm
a Hook up voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTE: Atter this test, or any subsequent repalr,
reset the ECM to clear any codes (see section 1 1).
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How To Use This Manual
Test Equipment
lf, in addition, you need to know exactly how
much resistance there is between two ooints.
use a digital volVohmmeter (DVOM).
In the "oHMS" range, the DVOM will show
resistance between two points along a circuit.
Low resistance means good continuity.
Diodes and solid-state devices in a circuit can
make a DVOM give a false reading. To check
a reading, reverse the leads, and take a
second reading. lf the readings differ, the
component is affecting the measurement.
Jumper Wire
Use a jumper wire to bypass an open circuit.
A jumper wire is made up of an in-line f use
holder connected to a set of test leads. lt
should have a tive ampere fuse. Never
connect a jumper wire across a short circuit.
The direct battery short will blow the fuse.
Short Finder (Short Circuit Locater)
Shoft linders are available to locate shorts to
ground. The short finder creates a pulsing
magnetic field in the shorted circuit which you
can follow to the location of the short. lts use
is explained on page 15.
SHORT FINDER
To order any test equipment shown above,
contact your local tool supplier. For a list of
suppliers and tool numbers, refer to Acura
Required Special Tools and Equipment
Service Bulletin.
Troubleshooting Precautions
Before Troubleshooting
1. Check the main fuse and the fuse box.
2. Check the battery for damage. state of
charge, and clean and tight connections.
CAUTION:
. Do not quick-charge a battery unless
the battery ground cable has been
disconnected, or you will damage the
alternator diodes.
. Do not attempt to crank the engine with
the ground cable disconnected or you
will severely damage the wiring.
While You're Working
1. Make sure connectors are clean, and have
no loose terminals or receotacles.
2. Make sure multiple terminal connectors are
packed with dielectric (silicone) grease.
Part Number: 08798-9001 .
Pack with dielectric (silicone) grease
When connecting a connector, push it until it
clicks into olace.
Do not pull on the wires when
disconnecting a connector. Pull
only on the connector housings.
Most circuits include solid-state
devices. Test the voltages in these
circuits only with a 1o-megaohm or
higher impedance digital multimeter.
Never use a test light or analog meter
on circuits that contain solid-state
devices. Damage to the devices
may result.
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