
ldle Speed Setting
Inspoction/Adiustmont
37 modsl:
NOTE:
. Before setting the idle speed, check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reportsd on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs
- Air cleaner- PCV system
. lcanada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Stan the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer or a Honda PGM Tester.
Disconnect the 2P connector from the ldle Air Con-
trol (lAC) valve.
IAC VALVE
lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-
erator pedal slightly depr6ss6d, Stabilize the rpm at
1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engine
idles.
Check idling in no-load conditions: hsadlights,
blower fan, rear d€fogger, radiator fan, and air con-
ditioner are not operating.
ldle spood should b.:
{80 t 50 rpm {in Park or noutr.ll
IDLE
7.
Adjust the idle sp6ed,
idle adjusting screw.
if necessary, by turning the
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect the 2P connector to the IAC valve, then
remove the BACK UP (RAD|Ol (7.5 Al fuse in the
under-hood fuse/rslav box for 10 seconds to reset
the PCM.
Restart and let the engine idle with no-load condi-
tions for one minute, then check the idle speed.
NOTE: (Canadal Pullthe parking brake lever up. Stan
the engine, then check that the headlights are off.
ldlo Ep€ed rhould be:
75O t 50 rpm (in P.rk or noutr.ll
Let the engine idl6 for one minute with the head-
lights (Low) ON, and check th€ idl€ speed.
ldle lpcod 3hould bo:
750 t 50 ]pm (in Park or nautlal)
Turn the headlights off. Let th€ engine idle for one
minute with the headlights (Low) ON, heater fan
switch at Hl and air conditioner on. then check the idle
sDeeo.
ldl. specd should b6:
7d) 1 50 rpm {in Park or nautral}
lf the idle speed is not within specification, see the
symptom chart on page 11-64. (cont'd)
1 1-169
www.emanualpro.com

ldle Control System
ldle Speed Setting (cont'd)
38 - 0O mod6l3:
NOTE: Before setting the idle speed, check the follow-
ing items:- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs
- Air cleaner- PCV system
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3.000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer.
Disconnect the IAC valve 2P connector and the EVAP
purge control solenoid valve 2P connector.
CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
SOLENOID VALVE
lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-
erato. pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at
1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engine
idles.
Che€k the idle in no-load conditions: headlights, blow-
er fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner
are not operating,
ldle speed should bo:
480 t 50 rpm {in PErk or noutrall
11-170
lf necessary, adjust the idle speed, by turning the
idle adjusting screw.
After adjusting the idle speed, recheck the ignition
timing (see section 4). lf it is out of spec, go back to
steo 4.tDt.E
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Reconnect the 2P connectors to the IAC valve and
the EVAP purge control solenoid valve, then do the
ECM/PCM reset procedure.
8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditions
for one minute, then check the idle speed.
ldle speod should be:,98 model:
750 t 50 rpm tin Park or neutral)'9!l - 00 modsls:
730 i 50 lpm lin Psrk or neutral)
NOTE: lf the idle speed increases to 780 t 50 rpm(770 1 50 rpml*, this means the EVAP system is
purging the canister. To stop the purging temporari-
ly, raise the engine speed above 1,000 rpm with the
accelerator pedal, then slowly release the pedal.*: '99 - 00 models
9. Let the engine idle for one minute with the head-
lights (Low) ON, and check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
38 mod6l:
750 f 50 rpm (in Palk or neutrall'99 - 00 modols:
730 t 50 rpm (in Palk or neutral)
10. Turn the headlights off. Let the engine idle for one
minute with the heater fan switch at Hl and air con-
ditioner on, then check the idle speed.
ldls spqed should be:'98 model:
780 t 50 rpm (in Park or neutrall'99 - 00 mod€ls:
7701 50 rpm lin Park or neutral)
lf the idle speed is not within specification. see the
Symptom Chart on page 11-64.
ADJUSTING
www.emanualpro.com

Fuel Tube/Ouick-Gonnect Fittings
Procautions
@ Do not smoke whils working on the fuel
syst6m, Koop open flames away from your work ar9a.
The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly connects
the in-tank fuel pump with the fuel feed pipe. For remov-
ing or installing the fuel pump and fuel tank, it is neces-
sary to disconnect or connect the quick-connect fittings.
Pay attention to following;
. The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
heat-resistant; be careful not to damage it during weld-
ing or other heat-generating procedures.
. The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
acid-proof; do not touch it with a shop towel which
was used for wiping battery electrolyte. R€place the
fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly if it came
into contact with electrolyte or somethino similar.
. When connecting or disconnecting the fuel tube/quick-
connect fittings assembly, be careful not to bend or
twist it excessively, Replace it if damaged,
A disconnected quick-connect fittings can be reconnected,
but the retainer on the mating pipe cannot be reused once
it has been removed from the pipe. Replace tha retainer
. replacing the fuel pump.
. replacing the fuelfeed pipe,
. it has been removed from the Dioe,
. it is damaged.
RCTAINERFUEL TUBE
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
RETAINER
11-175
Disconnection
!@ Do not smoke while working on the fuel
syst6m. Keep open flames away from your work area.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve fuel pressure in
the tank.
3. Relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-178).
4. Check the fuel quick-connect fittings for dirt, and
clean if necessary.
5. Hold the connector with one hand and press down
the retainer tabs with the other hand. then pull the
connector off.
NOTE:
. Be careful not to damage the pipe or other parts.
Do not use tools,
. lf the connector does not move, keep the retainer
tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push
the connector until it comes off easily.
. Do not remove the retainer from the pipe; once
removed, the retainer must be replaced with a
new one.
LOCKII{G PAWL
RETANEN TAB
@NNCCTOR
Press down.
6. Check the contact area of the pipe for dirt and dam-
age.
. lf the surface is dirW, clean it
. lf the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the fuel
pump or fuel feed pipe,
CONTACT ANEA
{cont'd}
www.emanualpro.com

Fuel Supply System
System Description
The fuel supply system consists of a fuel tank, in-tank
high-pressure fuel pump. PGM-Fl main relay, fuel filter,
fuel pressure regulator, fuel injectors, and fuel delivery
and return lines. This system delivers pressure-regulat-
ed fuel to the fuel injectors and cuts the fuel delivery
when the engine is not running.
Fuel Pressure
Relieving
Before disconnecting fuel pipes or hoses, release pres-
sure from the system by loosening the 12 mm banjo
bolt on the too of the fuel filter.
Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.
Ke€p open flames or sparks away from your work
area,
Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the ignition
switch is off.
Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the bat-
tery negative terminal.
Remove the fuel fill cap.
Use a box end wrench on the 12 mm banjo bolt at
the fuel filter while holding the fuel filter with anoth-
er wrench.
Place a rag or shop towel over the '12 mm banjo bolt.
Slowly loosen the 12 mm banjo bolt one complete
rurn 12 mm BANJoBOLT
1.
SHOP TOWEL
NOTE: Replace the washers whenever the 12 mm
banio bolt is loosened or removed.
11-178
Inspection
1, Relieve fuel pressure.
2. Remove the 12 mm banjo bolt on the fuel filter while
holding the fuel filter with another wrench. Attach
the 12 mm fuel pressure adapter bolt and the special
tool.
FUEL PRESSUREREGULATON
FUELPRESSUREGAUGE07406 - 0040001
The illustration shows'97 - 98 models,'99 - 00 models are similar.
Start the engine. Measure the fuel pressure with the
engine idling and the vacuum hose of the fuel pres-
sure regulator disconnected from the fuel pressure
regulator and pinched. lf the engine will not start,
turn the ignition switch on (ll), wait for two seconds,
turn it off, then back on again and read the fuel
pressure.
Pressure should be:'97 - 98 mod€ls:
260 -31O kPa 12.7 - 3.2 kgf/cm,, 38 - 46 psil'99 - 0O models:
270 - 32O kPa Q.A - 3.2 kgf/cm' , ifo - /U psil
Reconnect vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator.
Prgs3ure should be:'97 - 98 models:
210 - 25O kPa 12.1- 2.6 kgf/cm' , 30 - 37 psi)'99 - 00 models:
22O -26iJ kPa 12.2 - 2.7 kgt/cm' , 31 - 38 psi)
lf the fuel pressure is not as specified, first check the
fuel pump (see page 11- 183). lf the fuel pump is OK,
check the following:
. lf the fuel pressure is higher than specified,
inspect for:- Pinched or clogged fuel return hose or line.- Faulty fuel pressure regulator (see page 11-
181).
. lf the fuel pressure is lower than specified. inspect
for:- Clogged fuel filter.- Faulty fuel pressure regulator (see page 11-
1811.- Fuel line leakage.
www.emanualpro.com

Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injectors {cont'dl
8. Slide new cushion rings onto the fuel injectors.
9, Coat newO-ringswith clean engine oil,and putthem onthefuel iniectors.
'10. lnsert the fuel injectors into the fuel rail first.
11. Coatnewseal ringswithclean engineoil,and press them into the intake manifold
12. To prevent damage to the O-rings, install the fuel injectors in the fuel rail first, then install them in the intake mani-
fold.
FUEL RAIL
The ill!stration shows'97 -98 models,'99 - 00 modelsare similar.
13. lnstall and tighten the retainer nuts.
14. Connect the vacuum hoses and fuel return hose to the fuel pressure regulator.
15. Connect the PCV valve.
16. Connect the connectors to the fuel injectors, the IAT sensor ('97 - 98 models), and the EVAP purge control solenoid
valve {'97 - 98 models).
Coat a new O-ring with clean engine oil, and install the resonator chamber ('99 - 00 models).
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds,
the fuef pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this two or three times, then check whether there is any fuel leakage.
11.
18.
1 1-180
www.emanualpro.com

Fuel Pressure Regulator
Tesiing
1. Attach the special tool and the 12 mm fuel pressure
adapter bolt to the fuel filter (see page 1l-178)
2. Start the engine.
Prasgure should be:'97 - 98 models;
260 - 310 kPa (2.7 - 3.2 kgl/cm' ,38 -,16 psi)'9!t - 00 models:
27O - 32o kPa l2-8 - 3.3 kgf/cm' , 40 - /l7 psil
(with the lugl pressure rsgulator vacuum hose dis-
connested and pinched)
FUELPRESSUREGAUGE07406 - 0040001
FUEL PRESSURENEGULATOR
The illustration shows'97 - 98 models,'99 -00 modelsare similar.
Reconnect the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure
regulalor.
Check that the fuel pressure rises when the vacuum
hose from the fuel pressure regulator is disconnect-
ed agarn.
lf the fuel pressure did not rise, replace the fuel
pressure regulator.
4.
CLAMP
Replacement
'1. Place a shop towel under the fuel pressure regula-
tor, then relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-1781.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose and fuel return hose.
3. Remove the two 6 mm retainer bolts and the fuel
pressure reguralor.
12 N.m(1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbf.ft)
The illustration shows'97 - 98 models, '99 00 models
are similar.
Apply clean engine oil to a new O-ring. and carefully
install it into its proper position.
Install the fuel pressure regulator in the reverse
order of removal,
Replace.
1 1-181
www.emanualpro.com

Intake Air System
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Eloment Rsplacomsnt
NOTE: Do not clean the air cleaner element by blowingit off with compressed air,
AIR CLEANER ELEMENTNo.mal conditions:Replace air cleaner element every30,000 miles {48,000 km) or 24months whichever comes first.Severe condition3:Replace air cleaner element every15,000 miles 124,000 km) or 12months whichever comes tirst.
m
11-194
Throttle Cable
Inrpection/Adiustmcnt
1. Stan the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comeson, then let it idle.
2. Check that the throttle cable operates smoothly withno binding or sticking. Repair as necessary,
3. Check cable free play at the throttle linkage. Cabtedeflection should be 10- 12 mm (3/8 - 1l2in.l.
'97 - 98 modols:
CABLEBRACKET
LOCKNUT
DEFLECTION10-12mmBIA- 112 i^l
'99 - 0O modsls:
lf deflection is not within specs, loosen the locknut,turn the adjusting nut untilthe deflection is as speci-fied, then retighten the locknut.
With the cable properly adjusted. check the throttlevalve to be sure it opens fully when you push theaccelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throt-tle valve to be sure it returns to the idle position
whenever you release the accelerator pedal.
DEFLECTIONl0-12mft
Bla - 112 inl
NUT
www.emanualpro.com

Intake Air System
Throttle Body
Doscription
The throttle body is a single-barrel side-draft type. The
lower portion of the throttle valve is heated by engine
coolant from the cylinder head. The idle adjusting screw
which regulates the bypass air is located on the top of
the throttle bodv.
The illustration shows'97 - 98 models,'99 - 00 rnodelsare similar.
1 1-196
lnspection
Check that the throttle cable operates smoothly without
binding or sticking.
lf there are any abnormalities, check for:. Excessive wear or play in the throftle valve shaft.. Sticky or binding throttle lever at the fully closed posi-
tton.
. Clearance between throttle stop screw and throttle
lever at the fully closed position.
97 - 98 models:
THROTTLE LINKAGE
Replace the throttle body if there is excessive play in the
throttle valve shaft or if the shaft is binding or sticking.
THROTTLE LINKAGE
www.emanualpro.com