1998 HONDA CIVIC idle control system

Start Clutch Control@
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Start Clutch Calibration Procedure
NOTE: When the following parts are replaced, the TCM
must memorize the feedback signal for the start clutch
control.
. TCM
. Transmissionassembly
. Stan clutch assembly
. Lower valve bodv assembly
. Engine assembly or overhaul
'96 Model Only
CAUTION: Do not uso this procsdure on'97 - (X) mod-
els or you will damage the transmission. On '97 - 00
models, the TCM or PCM memorizes ths loodback sig'
nals when you drive the vehicle.
1. Engage the parking brake, and block the front
wheels securely.
2. Connect the SCS service connector to the Service
Check Connector as shown. (The Service Check
connector (2P) is located under the dash on the
passenger's side of the vehicle.)
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Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operat-
ing temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 20
seconds in the E] position.
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CONNECTOR I2PI
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7.
Shift into E o|. E position. To store the engine
negative pressure in memory. Iet the engine idle in
E or E position for one minute under the follow-
ing conditions:
. With the brake pedal depressed,
. with the y'\/c switch oFF.
. With the combination light switch OFF.
. With the heater fan switch OFF.
. Turn OFF all other electrical systems
NOTE: Start step 5 within 60 seconds after the radi-
ator fan goes off.
Shift into E position, and let the engine idle for two
minutes to store the feedback signal in memory
under the same conditions as in step 5.
Connect the Honda PGM Tester. Check that the TCM
has completed the start clutch calibration.
NOTE:
. The TCM will not store the feedback signal when
the CVT fluid temperature is below 40"C (104'F)
even if the engine coolant temperature reaches
the normal operating temperature.
. Repeat these procedures until the start clutch
calibration is completed-
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the
Service Check Connector.
'97 - 00 Models
The TCM ('97 - 98 models) and PCM ('99 - 00 models)
memorize the feedback signal when you drive the
vehicle as follows:
. After warming up the engine (the radiator fan
comes onl.
. Shift into E position.
. Turn OFF all electrical systems,
. Drive the vehicle up to the speed 37 mph (60
km/h).
. After the speed reaches 37 mph (60 km/h),
release the accelerator for 5 seconds.

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Uneven or rough steering
Steering wheel kicks back
during wide t!rns.
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Adjust the rac* guide (see page 17-3).
lf the problem is not corrected bY
adjusting the rack guide, replace
the gearbox.
Adiust the belt tension. Feplace the
belt, il necessary (see Page 17 32).
lfthe engine stalls when the wheel
is turned while car is stopped or
moving at low speed, adjust the
idle spe€d (see section 11)
ldle speed low or erratic.
Check power sleering fluid level lf
the level is excessively low, check
lor leaks in the system. Add lluid
to the specified level.
Air in reservoir, or check Powersteering Iluid level.
lf ltuid level is OK, check O-rings
and seals on both ends of thepump inlet hose, and the P/Spump housing mating surfaces
and the pumP shaft oil seal for
suction leaks. RePlace Parts as
nocessary.
Adjust the belt tension (see Page17 32)or replace belt.Pump belt sliPPing on PLrlleY(pump stops momentarilY)
Check if pump press{rre is normal
and the gauge needle travel is 500
kPa (5 kgl/cm?, 7l Psi) or less.
Chock the flow control valve if the
needle travel exceeds 500 kPa (5
kgflcm', 71 Psi). l{ the flow control
valve is normal, replace the PumPas an assemoly.
Install the power steering pressure
gauge, Close the Pressure contrcl
valve fully and m6ssure the PumPpressure {s€e page 17-34}.
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Brake Booster InsPection
FunctionalTest
1. With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal
several times to deplete the vacuum reservoir, then
depress the pedal hard and hold it for 15 seconds lf
the pedal sinks' either the master cYlinder is
bypassing internally, or the brake system (master
cylinder. lines. modulator, proportioning control
valve, or caliPer) is ieaking.
2. Start the engine with the pedal depressed lf the
pedal sinks slightly, the vacuum booster is operating
normally. lf the pedal height does not vary, the
booster or check valve is faultY.
3. With the engine running. depress the brake pedal
lightly. Apply just enough pressure to hold back
automatic transmission creep. lf the brake pedal
sinks more than 25 mm (1.0 in.) in three minutes,
the master cvlinder is faulty. A slight change in
pedal height when the A'lC compressor cycles on
and off if normal. (The A/C compressor load
changes the vacuum available to the booster')
Leak Test
1. Depress the brake pedal with the engine running.
then stop the engine. lf the pedal height does not
vary while depressed for 30 seconds, the vacuum
booster is OK. lf the pedal rises. the booster is
faulty.
2, With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal
several times using normal pressure When the
Dedal is first depressed, it should be low On con-
secutive applications, the pedal height should grad-
uallv rise. lf the pedal position does not vary, checK
the booster check valve.
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Booster Check Valve Test
1. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose at the
booster.
2. Stan the engine and let it idle. There should be vac-
uum. lf no vacuum is available, the check valve is
not working properly. Replace the brake booster
vacuum hose and check valve, and retest.
BRAKE BOOSTERVACUUM HOSE(Check valve
built-in)

Connector Views (conrd)
71. Gauge Assembly
- Left side of dash
Connector A (A/T only)
- Green- On dashboard wire harness
1 YEL (lgnition input)
2 RED/BLK (Headlight
switch ON input)
3 RED(Dash light brightnesscontroller input)
4 BLU (L or 2indicator control)
6 D16Y7/D16Y8:BRN (Not used)
8 BLK (G401)
Connector B
- Blue- On dashboard wire harness
2 BLK (G401)
3 BLU/BLK (Trunk openindicator light control)
4 GRN/YEL (Hazard
warning switch input)
5 GRN/RED(Brake system indicatorlight control)
6 RED/BLU (Seat beltindicator light control)
7 '96-'97 model: BLU,ryEL(not used)
8 Except GX: GRN/YELGX: 8LU/GRN(Low fuel indicator lightcontrol)
9 D16Y7/D16Y8: YEL01685/016Y5:GRN/BLK(D4 or D indicatorcontrol)
10 GRN (03 or Sindicator control)
11 RED(N indicator control)
12 WHT(F indicator control)
13 BLI(BLU(P indicator control)
14 LT GBN(Park/neutral output)
10 Except GX: YEUBLKcX: ORN/BLU(Fuel gauge controlinput)
11 BLUAVHT(Vehicle speed sensor(VSS) input)
12 YEUGRN (Engine
coolant temperaturesending unit input)
14
15 BLI(IVHT(lgnition input)
16 WHT/BLU(Charging systemindicator light control)
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Connector C
- Blue- On dashboard wire harness
1 *: YEL (lgnition input)
2 *: PNK (Washer lluidlevel input)
3 YEUBED(Low oil pressureindicator light control)
4 YEL (lgnition input)
5 GRN/ORN (Malfunctionindicator light control)
6 RED/GRN
{Lights on Hl input)
7 GBN/RED (Hazardwarning switch input)
*= '99-'00: All except CVT
Connector D
- Orange- On dashboard wire harness
BLU/RED (ABS
indicator light control)
8 BLU(Engine speed input)
10
12 FED(Dash light brightnesscontroller input)
13 RED/BLK (Headlightswitch ON input)
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2
3
4
5
BLK (G401)
YEL (lgnition input)