1998 HONDA CIVIC low idle

Removal
NOTE:
. Replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles (168.000 km)
according to the maintenance schedule (normal con-
ditions/severe conditions).
lf the vehicle is regularly driven in one or more of the
followlng conditions, replace the timing belt at 60.000
miles (U.S.A.) 100,000 km {Canada).
.In very high temperatures (over 110'F.43'C)
. In very low temperatures (under -20'F, -29"C)'
! Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center (TDC) before removing the belt (see
page 6'21).
. Inspect the water pump before installing the timing
belt {see Page 10-14).
1. Remove the splash shield (see page 5-7).
2. Loosen the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
MOUNTING BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm2il N m 12.4 kgl m, 17 lbf'ft)
P/S PUMPBELT
I x 1.25 mm24 N m (2.4 kgf m, 17 lbt ft)
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (AVC) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
ALTERNATORBELTLOCK BOLTI x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m,r? tbI.ft)
3.
MOUNTING NUT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgl m,
33 rb{ ft)
5. Remove the dipstick, then remove the upper cover
and idler PulleY bracket
NOTE: Do not use the upper cover to store removed
items.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2
IDLERI x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbf'ft)BRACKET
6. Remove the upper bracket {see page 6-29)
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before the upper
bracket is removed
. Make sure to place a cushion between the oil
pan and the jack.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
Remove the lower cover and dipstick tube
NOTE; Do not use the lower cover to store removed
items.
1.
.'.
DIPSTICK TUBE
LOWER
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m,
7.2 rbt.ft)
(cont'd)
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Replace.

Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (CKF) Sensor
2.
3.
5.
Replacement
4.
1.
6x1.0mm'12 N.m {1.2 kgt.m,8.7 tbf.ft)
6. Installthe CKF sensor in reverse order of removal.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
NOTE: Refer to page 6-46 when installing.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6_16),
Remove the upper cover and dipstick/tube {seepage 6-19).
Remove the lower cover and idler pulley bracket(see page 6-19).
Disconnect the CKF sensor connector, then removethe CKF sensor.
CKF SENSORCONNECTOR
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Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure
!!!s@ Make sure iacks and salety stands are
f ta"eata"ea propetty and hoist brackets are attached to the
correct positions on the engine.
CAUTION:
. Use tender covels to avoid damaging painted sul-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carefully while holding the connector portion to
avoid damage.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F
{38"C} before loossning the tetaining bolts.
NOTE:
o Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnectlon
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
. Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
h ead.
. Turnthe crankshaft pu lley so that the No. lpistonisat
top dead center (see Page 6-21)
'1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery'
Drain the engine coolant (see page'10-7).
a Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5 3).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5'5).
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt' then remove the air conditioning (A'lc) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt. then
remove the alternator belt (see page 6-19).
Remove the P/S pump bracket (see page 5-12).
3.
4.
2.
6.
1.
8. Remove the throttle cable by loosening the locknut,
then slip the cable end out of the throttle linkage
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend the cable when removing it
Always replace any kinked cable with a new one
. Adjust the throttle cable when installing (see sec-
tion 1 1).
D16Y7 engine:
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y8 engines:
THFOTTLECABLE
(cont'd)
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LOCKNUT
CABLE

Timing Belt
Removal
NOTE:
. Replace the timing belt at 105,000 mites (168,000 km)according to the maintenance schedule (normal con-ditions/severe conditions).
lf the vehicle is regularly driven in one or more of thefollowing conditions, replace the timing belt at 60,OOOmiles (U.S.A.) 100,000 km {Canada).. In very high temperatures (over 110"F, 43"C).. In very low temperatures (under -20.F, 29.C).. Turn the crankshaft pulley so the No. 1 piston is attop dead center (TDC) before removing the belt (seepage 6-57).
. Inspect the water pump before installing the timingbelt {see page 10-14).
1.
IOLER PULLEY BRACKETEOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgf.m, 33 bnft)
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Remove the splash shield (see page 5-9).
Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting bolts, thenremove the power steering (P/S) pump belt andpump.
8xL25mm24 N m {2.{ kgf.m, 17 lbf.ft)
Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting bolt,then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) compressorbelt aDJUsnNG
44 N.m 14.5 kgt.m, 33 lbf.ft)
P/S PUMP LOWER ARACKET
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4. Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then removethe alternator belt.
LOCK BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgt.m.17 rb{.ftl
5. Remove the upper bracket (see page 6-69).
NOTE:
. Use a jack to support the engine before removingthe upper bracket.
o Place a cushion between the oil pan and the jack.
Remove the P/S pump lower bracket
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.,1 kgf.m,17 tbf.ftl
l0 x 1.25 mm
'-f'
MOUNTING10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m.33 rbf.fttBELT
HEAT SHIELD

Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
!@@ Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed
properly and hoist brackels are attached to correst posi-
tion on the engine,
CAUTION:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carelully while holding the connector portion.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F {38'Cl
before loosening the retaining bolt.
NOTE:
. Unspecified items are common.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
AIso, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses or interfere with other parts.
o Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
n eao.
. Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is
at top dead center (see page 6-64).
1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant {see page 10-7).
. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the strut brace (see page 5-2).
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5-3).
Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
(see page 5 5).
2.
3.
4.
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ADJUSTING
6. Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A/C) com-
pressor belt.
IDLER PULLEY BRACKETBOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kg,l.m, 33 lbt.ft}
7. Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCK BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m,17 tbtftl
ALTERNATORBELT10 x 1.25 mm,l,l N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ft,
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
CAUTION:
. Punqturing ihe insulation on a wirs can cause poor or intermiftent electricar connections.I Bring the test€r probe into contacl with the terminatlrom the terminal side of wire harnesg conncctors in the gngin€compartment. For temale connectors, iust touch lightly with the tester probe and do not inse.t the probe.
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RUBBER SEAL
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:- Compression- Starting system- lntake air leakage - Overheating- Engine locked up - Battery- Timing belt
TESTER PROBE
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that Do NoT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlL) tocome on. lfthe MIL was reported on, go to page 11_81.Troubleshoot each probabre cause in the order risted (from reft to right) untir the symptom is eriminated.The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found berow.
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*: '99 - 00 models
TERMINAL
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
4,2,3, 5,20, 14, 1
2, 4, 11, 16, 13, 't9
?, s^6. 16
1,8,10.9
Engine will not sta rt
Hard starting
Cold fast idle too low
Cold fast idle too high
ldle speed fluctuates7,8, 10.9
Troubleshoot for misfire on pages l1-166, 167Misfire or rough running
LOW power
E"g|* "t"lb
2,9, 10, 12, 11, 16, 't8,20
2,4,11,7,20,8,5,15
't9, 21
1r, ,1
Difficult to refuel*
Fuel overflows during refueling*
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont,dl
ECM/PCM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda pGM Tester to the l6p data link connector (DLC), various data can beretrieved from the EcM/PcM. The items Iisted in the table below conform to the sAE recommended practice.The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended bv SAE.understanding this data wil help to find the causes of intermittent fairures or engine probrems,
NOTE:
' The "operating values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment andthe individual vehicle.. Unless noted otherwise, "at idle speed,, means idling with the engine completely warmed up, Ay'T in position @ or E],M/T in neutral, and the Ay'C and all accessories turned off.
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DataDescriptionOperating ValueFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC)
lf the ECM /PCM detects a problem, it will store it as acode consisting of one letter and four numbers.Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code (poxxx)or a Honda-defined code (Plxxx) will be outDut to therester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECM/PCM computes engine speed from the signalssent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.This data is used for determining the time and amount offuel injection,
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication.YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM/PCM converts pulse signals from the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS) into speed data.Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manifold
Absolute
Pressure {MAP)
The absolute pressure caused in the intake manifold bvengine load and speed.With engine stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo-
spheflc pressure
At idle speed:
24 - 31 kPa (180 - 280
mmHg, 7.1 - 11.0 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
(ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature into volt_age and signals the ECM/PCM. The sensor is a thermistorwhose internal resistance changes with coolant temDera_ture. The ECM/PCM uses the voltage signals from theECT sensor to determine the amount of iniected fuel.
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temper,
ature and IAT
With engine warmed up:
176 - 194.F (80 - 90.C)
YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor {HO2S)(Primary,
Sensor 1)(Secondary
Sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen contentin the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals to theECI\4/PCM. Based on these signats, the ECM/pCM con_trols the airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high(that is, when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiometricratio), the voltage signal is lower.When the oxygen content is low (that is, when the ratiois richer than the stoichiometric ratio), the voltage signalis higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
about 0.1 - 0.9 V
NO(Sensor 1)
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DataDescriotion
Loop status is indicated as "open" or "closed"'
Closed: Based on the HO2S output, the ECM/PCM deter-
mines the airlfuel ratio and controls the amount of inject-
ed fuel.
Open: lgnoring HO2S output, the ECM/PCM refers to sig-
nals from the TP, MAP, and ECT sensors to control the
amount of injected fuel.
The air/fuel ratio correction coefficient for correcting the
amount ot injected fuel when H02S feedback is in the
closed loop status When the signal from the HO2S is
weak, short term fuel trim gets higher, and the ECM/PCM
increases the amount of injected fuel The airlfuel ratio
gradually gets richer, causing a higher HO2S output
Consequently, the short term fuel trim is lowered, and
the ECMiPCM reduces the amount of injected fuel
This cvcle keeps the airlfuel ratio close to the stoichio-
metric ratio when in closed loop status'
Operating ValueF eeza Data
HO2S
Feedback
Loop Status
At idle speed: closed
YES
Short Term
Fuel Trim
! 20%
YES
Long Term
Fuel Trim
Long term fuel trim is computed from shon term fuel
trim and indicates changes occurring in the fuel supply
svstem over a long Period
lf long term fuel trim is higher than 1.00, the amount of
injecGd fuel must be increased. lf it is lower than 1 00'
the amount of injected fuel must be reduced'
! 20%
YES
lntake Air
Temperature
{IAT)
The IAT sensor converts intake air temperature into volt-
age and signals the ECM/PCM. When intake air tempera-
ture is low, the internal resistance of the sensor
increases. and the voltaqe signal is higher'
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temPer'
ature and ECTYES
At idle speed:
approx. 10 %YESThrottle
Position
Based on the accelerator pedal position, the open'ng
angle of the throttle valve is indicated
lgnition
Timing
lgnition timing is the ignition advance angle set by the
gCV/eCV. tn" gCU/PCM matches ignition timing to the
driving conditions.
CLV is the engine load calculated from the MAP data'
At idle speed: 12'i 2'
(81642 engine: 16" t 2")
BTDC with the SCS ser-
vice connector connected.
NO
Calculated
Load Value
{CLV)
At idle speed:
15-35%
At 2.500 rpm with no load:
12 - 30%
YES
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