Electrical Troubleshooting ('97 Model)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Countershaft Speed Sensor
Possible Cause
. Loose or faulty connection betweenih€ PCM and vehicle harness. Disconnected countershaft spoedsensor conneclor. Short or open in countershaft speed
. Faulty counteBhaft speed lensor
lf the Honda PGMTester is available:I
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COUNTERSHAFT SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR
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Terminal side of male terminals
. OBO ll Scan Tool indicates Codem720.' solt-diagnosis iD!' indicator lightblink3 nine tim6s.
Check and record the freeze datain case it is needed later for problem verification.
Connect the Honda PGM Tester,and test-drive the vehicle withthe tester in Data Link or snap'Shot mode, Make sure the coun-tershaft speed sensor reads thesame as the vehicle speed sensorlVSS).
The countershaft sooed sensor isOK sr this time. Veritv that allconnecloas in the circuit aremaking good contacl.
Check the countershaft speedsensor installation, and check itfor damage.
ls the countershaft speed sen-sor installed properly, and notdamaged?neinstall or roDlaco and recheck.
Measuro CountoBhaft Speed Sen-sor Relbtance at the Sensor Con-nector:1. Disconnect the 2P connectorfrom the countershaft speedsensor connector.2. Measure the resistance of thecountershaft speed sensor.
ls the resistance 400 - 600 o?
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('98 - 00 Models)
Po$ibl€ Csuse
. Loo3€ or tauhy conn€ction batween the PCM and vehicle harness. Diaconnected countetshaft 3Deod sensor connectoa. Short or opon in countershalt spegd sensor wiro. Faulty countershatt spoed sensol
COUNTERSHAFT SPEEDS€NSOR CONNECIOR
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Terminal side of male terminals
. OgD ll Sc.n Tool indicat* Codem720.' selt-diagnosis E or E indica-tor light blinks nin6 time3.
It the PGM Tester is available,retrieve the A"/T Freeze Data, thenclear the PCM.
Test-drive the vehicle under thesame conditions the Freeze Data
Intormittent failuro. The systomis OK .t thb time. Check the Iit ofthe pins in rll connsctors .fLctodbv thi! code.
Check the countershaft speedsensor installation. and check itfor damage.
ls the countershaft speed sensorinstalled properly. and not dam-aged?Reinstall or replace and rechcck.
Measure Countershaft Sp6€dSonsoa R€sistsnc€ at the SenlorConnector:1. Disconnect the 2P connectorfrom the countershaft speed
2. Measure countershaft speedsensor resrstance at the sensorconnector.
ls the resistance 400 - 600 0?
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A/T Gear Position Switch
Replacement
@ Make 3ure lifts, iacks, and safety stands
ar€ placod properly lsoo soction 1).
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands (see section 1).
2. Set the parking brake, and block both rear wheels
securely.
3. Shift to E position.
Remove the A/T gear position switch connector
from the connector bracket, then disconnect it.
Remove the AfI gear position switch harness clamp.
5x1.0mm12Nm11.2kgf.m,8.7 tbf.fttBRACIGT
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6. Remove the harness clamp from the end cover,
then remove the Aff gear position switch cover and
Ay'T gear position switch.
A/T GEAF POSITIONswrTcH covER6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kgt m.8.7 lbf.ftl
1.Set the IVT gear position switch to E position. The
AfI gear position switch clicks in E position.
POSmON
6x1.0mm12 N.m
{1.2 kg{.m,8.7 lbtftl
swlTcH
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Interlock System
Park Pin Switch Replacement -'97 - 98 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove the instrument Danel lower cover (see section 20).
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers (see section li,.
3. Remove the flange nuts and bolts securing the steering column. then lower the steering column.4. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin switch connectors.
5. Remove the harness clamp bracket.
6. Remove the bolts secu ring the shift lever assembly, then removetheshift lever assembly.
7. Remove the screws securing the shift lock solenoid. then remove the shift lock solenoid,
8. Remove the parkpin switch connector from the shift lever control bracket.
9. Remove the control checker from the shift lever control bracket.
10. Remove the park Din switch from the control checker.
PARK PIN SWITCH
PARK PINSWITCH CONNECTOR
scnEw2.5 N m 10.25 kgt.m, 1.8 lbtftl
9.3 N.m 10.95 kgf.m, 6.9 lbl.ft)
BRACKETCONTROL CHECKER
11. Install the new Dark Din switch on the control checker.
12. lnstall the control checker on the shift lever control bracket.
13. Routethe park pin switch harness through thecutoutofthe shift lever control bracket, then install the park pin switchconnector on the bracket.
14. Install the sh ift lock solenoid by a ligning the joint of the sh ift lock solenoid plu nger with the tip of the shift lock exten-sion.
15. Secure the shift lock solenoid with the screws.
15. Install the shift lever assembly in the reverse order of the removal.'17. Check the operation of the shift lever and the shift lock.
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Park Pin Switch - Over-Drive (O/Dl Switch Replacement -'99 - 00 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24) before performing repairs or service.
NOTE: lf replacement of the park pin switch or the O/D switch is required. replace them as a set.
1. Remove the instrument panel lowercover(see section 20).
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers (see section 17).
3. Remove the flange nuts securing the steering column. then lower the steering column.
4. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin switch - O/D switch connectors
5. Remove the harness clamp bracket.
6. Remove the bolts securing the shift lever assembly, then remove the shift lever assembly.
7. Remove the screws securing the shift lock solenoid, then remove the shift lock solenoid.
8. Cut the O/D switch wires (REDand BLK),then remove the con nector from the shift lever control bracket
9. Remove the control checker from theshift lever control bracket
10. Remove the oark oin switch from the control checker.
11. Remove the shift lever knob from the shift lever, then remove the O/D switch from the shift lever knob.
SCREW2.5 N.m 10.25 kgtm, 1.8lbf,ft)SHIFT LEVER CONTROLBRACKET
PARK PIN SWITCH -
o/D swlTcHCONNECTOR
2.5 N.m (0.25 kgt m,1.8 tbf.fr)
HABNESS CLAMP BRACKET
9.3 N.m 10.95 kgl.m.6.9 tbf ft)
SHIFT LEVER KNOB6-12N,m{0.6 - 1.2 kgt.m.4 - 8.7 lbf ftl
SHIFT LEVERo/o swlTcH
12. Route the new O/D switch wires through the shift lever knob, shift lever, and shift lever control bracket, then install
the knob on the shift lever, and install the switch in the knob.
13. Install the new park pin switch on the control checker, then install the control checker on the shift lever control brack-
et.
14. Routethe parkpin switch harnessthroughthecutoutoftheshift lever control bracket.
15. Install the O/D switch wire terminals in the connector cavities securely. The wire terminals can be installed in cavity
No. 1 or No.2.
16, Install the connector and the harness clamp on the bracket.
17. tnstall the shift lock solenoid by aligning the joint ot the shift lock solenoid plu nger with the tip of the shift lock exten-
sion, then secure the shift lock solenoid with the screws,
18. lnstall the shift lever assemblv inthe reverse order of removal.
19. Adjust the clearance between the O/D switch wires and the edge of the sh ift lever control bracket (see page 14-270).
20. Check the shift lever operation and shift lock operation.
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Transmission
Removal
@
2.
'1.
Make sure lifts. iacks, and safety stands aro placed
properly, and hoist brackets are attached to the col-
rest position on the engine lsee section 11.
Apply th€ parking brake and block the r€ar wheels,
so vehicls will noi roll off the stands and fall on you
while working under it.
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the negative terminal, then disconnect
the positive terminal from the battery.
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly,
Remove the starter cables. Remove the harness
clamp from the clamp bracket.
5.
STARTERCABLES
Remove the transmission ground cable terminal
and the radiator hose clamp lrom the transmission
hanger.
Disconnect the lock-up control solenoid valve con-
nector, then remove the harness clamp from the
clamp bracket.HARNESS CLAMP
RADIATOR HOSECLAMP
CONTROLSOLENOID VALVECONNECTOR
CLAMP
6. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), the coun-
tershaft speed sensor, and the A/T gear position
switch connectors.
A/T GEAR POSITIONSWITCH CONNECTOR
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR |VSS'
CONNECTORBfiACKET
SPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
7. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
MOUNTING BOLTS
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O END COVER
O olL SEAL Replace.
O BALL BEARING
@ A/T GEAR PoSITIoN swITcH coVER
€) A/T GEAn PosrloN swrrcH
@ ROLLER
O coLLARG) o-RING Replace.{9) FEED PIPE FLANGE
@ O-RING Replace.
O SNAP RING
@ 3RD CLUTCH FEED PIPE(D CoUNTERSHAFT LOCKNUT 23 x 1.25 mm Replace.(} coNtcAL SPR|NG WASHER Reptace.
@ PARK GEAR@ ONE.WAY CLUTCH(, COUNTENSHAFT lST GEAR(D NEEOLE BEARING(O COUNTERSHAFT lST GEAR COLLAR
@ o-RING Reptace.
@ lST CLUTCH FEED PIPE
@ O-RING Reptace.
@} FEEO PIPE FLANGE
@ SNAP RING
@ DOWEL PIN
@ END coVER GASKET Feplace.
@ PARK PAWL SToP@ PARK PAWL
@ PARK PAWL SPRING
@ PARK PAWL SHAFT
O} A/T GEAR POSITION SWITCH HARNESS CLAMP
@ PARK LEVER
@ LOCK WASHER Replace.
@ PARK STOP Selective part
@ PARK LEVER SPRING@ DRAIN PLUG
O SEALING WASHER Reptace.
@) MAINSHAFT LOCKNUT2l x 1.25 mm Replace.@ CONICAL SPRING WASHER Replace.@ lST CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
i!, O-RING Replace.
@ THRUST WASHER
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ MAINSHAFI 1ST GEAR@ MAINSHAFT 1sT GEAR coLLAR
@ o-RING Replace.
6!, COUNTERSHAFT SPEED SENSOR@ ROLLER
@) COLLAR@ o-RtNG Replace.
6A FEEo PIPE FLANGE
@ o-RtNG Reptace.
@ SNAP R|NG
@ IST.HOLD cLUTcH FEED PIPE@ SUB-SHAFT LOCKNUT 19 x 1,25 mm Reptace.O coNtCAL SPR|NG WASHER Reptace.E! SUB.SHAFT lST GEAR€} LINEAR SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
@ LTNEAR soLENotD aSSEMBLy GASKET Reptace.
@ HARNESS BBACKET
@ SEALING WASHERS Feptace.
@ ATF COOLER LINE
@ LIN€ BoLT
@ ATF DIPSTICK
@ ATF COOLER LINE
@ LINE BoLT@ SEALING WASHERS Reptace.@ VEHICLE SPEED sENsoR (vss)
@ o-RtNG Beptace.
Bolt/Nut No.Torque ValuoSizeRemarks
6B
8A
12J
18D
19S
21M
23C
'12 N'm ('1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
14 N.m (1.4 kgf.m, 10lb{.ft}
22 N.m 12.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
28 N'm (2.9 kgf.m,21 lbf.ft)
49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m,36 lbf'ft)
93 N'm {9,5 ksim.69 lbf.ft)
78 N.m {8.0 kgnm,58 lbf.ft)
103* 0- 103 N{n {10.5* 0+ 10.5 kgfn,
75.9-0-75.9 lbf{t)
6x 1.0 mm
6x1.0mm
8 x 1.25 mm
12 x 1.25 mm
18 x 1.5 mm
19 x 1.25 mm
21 x 1.25 mm
23 x 1.25 mm
Line bolt
Drain plug
Sub-shaft locknut
Mainshaft locknut: Left-hand threads
Countershaft locknut: Left-hand
threads
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r] REVERSE IDLER GEAR SHAFT/HOLDER'A N€EDLE BEARING
..] TRANSMISSION HOUSING
al TRANSMISSION HOUSING OIL SEAL Replace.g SET BING.80 mm Selecrive part
O REVERSE GEAR COLLABE couNTERSHAFT REVERSE GEAB
.9,] NEEDLE BEARINGi9 LOCK WASHER Replace..1!i REVERSE SHIFT FORKO REVERSE SELECToRiJ. REVERSE SELECTOR HUBii' COUNTERSHAFT 4TH GEAR.14 NEEDLE BEARINGiD D|STANCE coLLAR,28 mm Selective part(i3 COUNTERSHAFT 2NO GEABi7-] THRUST NEEDLE BEARING(10 COUNTERSHAFT 3RD GEAR(9 NEEDLE BEARINGE9 COUNTERSHAFI3RD GEAB COLLAR.li THRUST NEEDLE BEARING.?) SPLINEO WASHER,,O 3RD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
€1 O-RING Beplace.i23 COUNTERSHAFT
4i SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID COVER
?Z] HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
?9] SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A/B ASSEMBLY
8 HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
GI SHIFT CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE FILTER/GASKET
(4 MAINSHAFT 2ND GEARi49 NEEDLE BEARING
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING(49 MAINSHAFT
@r SEAL|NG R|NG,35 mm
O SEALING RING,29 mm
@ NEEDLE BEARING
.49 SET RING
€) lST.HOLD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
O o-RING Replace.6E THRUST WASHER
€9 THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
6' NEEDLE EEARING
€ir SUB-SHAFT 4TH GEAR
6 THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
@ SUB.SHAFT 4TH GEAR COLLAR@ sUB-sHAFf
6I NEEDI-E B€ARING STOP
@ NEEDLE BEARING(6t ATF GUIDE CAP Replace.(64 TRANSMISSION HANGEB
@ BREATHER CAP
i@ MAINSHAFT SPEED SENSOR
6i O-RING Replace.
6D REVERSE IDLER GEAR
@r DOWEL PlN, 14 x 25 mm.6d SNAP RINGS
QlI SUB.SHAFT TRANSMISSION HOUSING BEARING
E) MAINSHAFT TRANSMISSION HOUSING BEABING.2, COUNTERSHAFI TRANSMISSION HOUSINGBEARING
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Replace-SNAP RINGTHRUST WASHEBTHRUST NEEDLE BEARINGMAINSHAFT 4TH GEARNEEDLE BEARINGSTHRUST NEEDLE BEARINGMAINSHAFT 4TH GEAB COLLAR2NO/4TH CLUTCH ASSEMBLYO-RING Replace.THRUST WASHER,36.5 x 55 mm Selective partTHRUST NEEOLE BEARING
DOWEL PlN, 14 x 25 mmCONNECTOR BRACKETATF MAGNETDOWEL PlN, 14 x 20 mmTRANSMISSION HOUSING GASKET Replace.DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYDOWEL PlN, 10 x 12 mmO-RING Replace.TRANSFER ASSEMBLYTOROUE CONVERTER HOUSING OIL SEAL Replace.TOROUE CONVERTER HOUSING
TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt/Nut No.Torque ValueSizeRgmarks
6A
6B
10A
12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,8.7 lbf.ft)
14 N.m (1.4 kgf.m, 10 lbift)
44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 lbf.ft)
6x 1.0 mm
6x 1.0 mm
10 x 1.25 mm
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