lgnition System
Component Location Index
IGNITION TIMING CONTROL SYSTEM
. ldle speed Inspection/Adjustment, section 11
. Inspection and Sening. page 4-16
DISTRIBUTORReplacement, page 4-17Overhaul, page 4-18lgnition CoilTest, page 4,20lgnition Control Module CM)Input Test, page 4,19
SERVICE CHECK CONNECTOR (2P)
lwi.c colo6: BRN rnd BLKI
TEST TACHOMETER
SPARK PLUGSInspection, page 4-21
WIRES
4-14
Inspection and Test, page 4-20
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lgnition System
5.
lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
2.
1.Check the idle speed, and adjust it if necessary (see
section 1 1).
Pull out the service check connector 2P (BRN and
BLK wires) from the connector holder located under
the dash on the front passenger side, then connect
the scs service connector (P/N 07PAz - 0010100) to
it.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (A/T in N or E, Mff in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect the timing light to the No. I ignition wire,
then point the light toward the pointer on the timing
belt cover.
Check the ignition timing in no load conditions:
headlights, blower fan, rear window defogger, and
air conditioner are not operating.
lgnition Timing:
M/T: 16" 12" BTDC (RED) idling in neutral
AlTt'16" !2" BTDC (RED) idling in E or E
CRANKSHAFTPULLEY
4-16
6. lf necessary, adjust the ignition timing as follows.
Loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the
distributor ignition (Dl) housing counterclockwise to
advance the timing or clockwise to retard the tim-
t no,
7.
8.
MOUNTING BOLTS24 N.m {2.4 kgf m, 17 lbtft}
Tighten the distributor mounting bolts, and recheck
the ignition timing.
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the ser-
vice check connector.
To RETARD
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DATA LINK CONNECTOR {DLC) I16P}Troubleshooting Procedures, page 1 1'60PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
{PRIMARY HO2SI {SENSOR 1)Troubleshooling, page 11 110
SECONDARY HEATED OXYGENSENSOR{SECONDARY HO2S) {SENSOR 2)Troubleshooting, page 1 1-1 17
'97 - 98 models:
AIR CLEANERReplacement, page 1 1'194
Troubleshooting, page 1 'l -200
THROTTLE BODY (TB)Inspection, page 11 196Removal, page 11-197Disassembly, page 1 1-'198
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE(PCM) (A/TI
Troubleshooting Procedures, page 1 1-60Troubleshooting. page 1 1'82
THROTTLE CABLEInspection/Adjustment, page 1 1-1 94Installation, page 11- 195
VENTILATION (PCV) VALVEInspection, page 1 1-201FAST IDLEVALVE (A/T}
(cont'd)
1 1-5
PGM-FIMAIN RELAYRelay Testing, page 11-l87Troubleshooting. page 1'1 188
SERVICE CHECK CONNECTOR {2PITroubleshooting Procedures, page 1 1-60
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WAY CATALYTIC
Inspection, page 1 1-168
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures
How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlLl has been reported on, or there is a driveability problem, use the appropri-ate procedure below to diagnose and repair the problem.
A. When the MIL has come on:
1. Connect the Honda PGM Tester or an OBD Il scan tool to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) located behind theright side of the center console.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the DTC and note it. Also check and note
the freeze frame data.
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart and
begin troubleshooting.
NOTE:
. SeetheOBDll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.. The scan tool or tester can read the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), freeze frame data, current data, and otherEngine Control Module (ECM}/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) data.. Freeze frame data indicates the engine conditions when the first malfunction, misfire or fuel trim malfunction wasdetected. lt can be useful information when troubleshootino.
B. When the MIL has not come on, but there is a driveability problem, refer to the Symptom Chart on page 11-64.
C. DTCs will be indicated by the blinking of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) with the SCS service connector con-nected.
Connect the SCS service connector to Service Check Connector as shown. {The 2P Service Check Connecror rslocated behind the right side of the center console.) Turn the ignition switch ON 0l).
DATA LINK CONNECTOR I16PI
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PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
ferminalnumberWirecolorTerminalnameDoscriptionSignal
'tBLUiREDCKFP (CKF SENSOR PSIDE)Detects CKF sensor.With engine running: pulses
2BLUCKPP (CKP SENSOR PSIDE)Detects CKP sensor.With engine running: pulses
3GRNTDCP (TDC SENSOR PSIDE)Detects TDC sensor.With engine running: pulses
4YELCYPP (CYP SENSOR PSIDE)Detects cYP sensor.With engine running: pulses
5BLU,frEDACS (A/C SWTTCHSIGNAL)Detects A,/C switch signal.With AJC switch ON: 0 VWith A,/C switch OFF: battery voltage
BLU/ORNSTS (STARTER SWITCHSIGNAL)
Detects starter switch signal.With starter switch ON (lll): bafteryvoltageWith staner switch OFF: 0 V
7BRNSCS (SERVICE CHECKSIGNAL)
Detects service check connectorsignal (the signal causing a DTCindication)
With the connector connected: 0 V
With the connector disconnected: about
5 V or battery voltage
8LT BLUK-LINESends and receives scan toolsrgnal.With ignition switch ON (ll): pulses
10WHT/BLUVBUUP)
(VOLTAGE BACKPower source tor the PCMcontrol circuit. Power source for
the DTC memory
Battery voltage at all times
11WHT/REDCKFM (CKF SENSOR MSIDE)Ground for CKF sensor signal.
12WHTCKPM (CKP SENSOR I\4SIDE)Ground lor CKP sensor signal.
13REDTDCM (TDC SENSOR MSIDE}Ground for TDC sensor signal.
14BLKCYPM (CKP SENSOR MSIDE}Ground for CYP sensor signal.
16GRN
PSPSW (P/S PRESSUREswtTcH)Detects PSP switch signal.At idle with steering wheel in straightahead position:0 VAt idle with steering wheel at full lock:
battery voltage
17WHT/REDALTF (ALTERNATOR FRSIGNAL)
Detects alternator FR signal.With fully warmed up engine running:
0 V-battery voltage {depending onelectrical load)
18BLUA/VHTVSS (VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR)Detects VSS signal.Wirh ignition switch ON (ll) and frontwheels rotating: cycles 0 V - 5 V or bat-tery voltage
Wire side of femaie terminalsPCM CONNECTOR C {31PINOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
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Engine/Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement - 38 - 00 Models
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
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Wire side ot female terminalsECM/FCM CONNECTOR A {32P)NOTE: Standard baftery voltage is '12 V.
D93criptionSignal
3BLU2WBS {EVAP BYPASSSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP bvoass solonoid valve.With ignirion switch ON {ll)r battery voltage
LT GRNMHTVSV {EVAP CONTROL CANISTEB VENT SHUT VALVE)D.ives EVAP controlcanisler vent shutWith ig^ition switch ON (ll): battery voltage
5',BLUCRS (CRUISE CONTROL SIG'NAL)Shift Oown signalinputfrcm cruise conWhen cruise control is used: pulses
6RED/YEL
PCS (EVAP PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP purge controlsolonoid valve.With engins running, engine coolant, below 154'F(68'C)r battery voltageWith engine running, engine coolant, above 154"F{6a'C}r duty conl.olled
8ELIOWHTSO2SHTC (SECONDARVHEATED OXYGEN SENSORHEATER CONTROL)
Drives sacondary heated oxygen sensorWith ignition switch ON (ll): banery voltageWith fully warmed up engine running: duty
10BRNSCS (SERVICE CHECX SIGNAL)Detects seNics check conneclor signal(he signalcausing a DTC indicatjon)with rhe lerminal connected:0 vWith the rerminaldisconnectedrabout 5 v or
l4'rGRN/8LKD4IND (D4INDICATOR)+3DIND (D INDICATORTIDrives D4*3. Dr'indicaior light.W,rh 04' , O" indrcator light turned O batter,
With D4*3, D*. indicator light turned OFFr0 V
16GRNI/ELFLR (FUEL PUMP RELAY)Drivss fusl pump relay.0 V for iwo seconds after ru'nin9 ign'lion swilchON lll), then banery voltage
17AL|(/REDACC (I/C CLUTCH RELAY}Drives l,/C clurch rclay.With compressor ONr0 VWith compressor OFF: battery voltage
18GRN/ORNMIL (MALFUNCTION INDICA.TOR LIGHT)Driv€s MlL.With MlLturned ON:0 VWith MIL turned OFF: battery voltage
19BLUNEP (ENGINE SPEED PULSE)Outputs engine spsed pulse.With sngine runnin9: pulses
20GRNFANC {RADIATOR FAN CONTROL)Drives r6diator fan rslay.With radaator fan running:0 VWith radaatorfan stopped: battery vollage
218LU/t/ELK-LINESends and receiv€s scan toolsignal.With ignition switch ON (ll): p'rlses
23WHT/REDSHO2S (SECONDARY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR. SENSOR 2iDetects secondary h€at€d oxygen sensorWith throttle fully opened from idle wilh fullywalmed up engine: above 0.6 Vwith rhrottle quickly closed: below 0-4 V
21BLU/WHTSTS (STARTER SWITCH SIG,NAL}Dotocts srarter switch signal.Whh staner switch ON (lll): batlery voltageWith srarter switch OFF: 0 V
26GBNPSPSW {P/S PsESSUFESWITCH SIGNAL)Detecrs PSP switch signal.At idle with steeing wh€el in stBighl ahead position: 0 VAt idls with nee ng wheel al full lockr banory voltage
2fBLU/BEOACS (Ir'C SWTCH SIGNAL}D€tects ly'C switch signal.With Ay'C switch ON:0 VWith l/C swil€h OFF: about 5 V
2A'\WHT/NEDSLU {INTERLOCK CONTROLUNIT)Orives interlock control unil.With ignilion switch ON (ll)and brake pedaldepressed: battery vohage
29LT GRNPTANK (FUEL TANK PRES'SURE SENSOR)Detocts fueltank pressure sensor signal.With agnition switch ON (ll) and fuel fill capopensd; about 2.5 v
GBN/FEDEL (ELD}Detects ELD signal.Wirh paaing rightstumed on at idle:about 2.5 - 3.5 VWith low beam headlights tumed on at idle:about 1.5-2.5V
GRN/WHTBKSW (BRAKE SWTTCH)Dst€cts brake switch signal.Wirh brake pedal released:0 VWith brake pedal depressed: battery vollage
13: '98 modsl
15: USA(cont'd)
11-71
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Fuel Cut-off Control
. During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors iscutoffto improvefuel economyat
speeds over 970 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 920 rpm ('99 - 00 modelsl.
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 6,500 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 6900 rpm ('99 - 00
models), regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from over-rewing.
With Ay'T model. the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over 5,000 rpm when the vehicle is not moving.*'
4,./C Comoressor Clutch Relav
When the ECM/PCM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from
being energized, and enriches the mixture to assure a smooth transition to the Ay'C mode.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve
When the engine coolant temperature is above 154"F (68'C), the ECM/PCM controls the EVAP purge control solenoid
valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister,
Alternator Control
The system controls the voltage generated at the alternator in accordance with the electrical load and driving mode.
which reduces the engine load to improve the fuel economy.
PCM Fail-saf e/Back-up Functions
1. Fail-safe Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-pre
grammed value for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-up Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM/PCM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent
of the system in order to permit minimal driving.
3. Self-diagnosis Function IMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)l
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL and stores the DTC
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on {ll), the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL for two
seconds to check the MIL bulb condition.
4. Two Trio Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Trip Detection Method is used for the HO2S*1, fuel metering-related. idle control
system, ECT sensor and EVAP control system self-diagnostic functions. When an abnormality occurs, the ECM/PCM
stores it in its memory. When the same abnormality recurs after the ignition switch is turned OFF and ON (ll) again,
the ECM/PCM informs the driver by lighting the MlL. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is cancelled
when you jump the service check connector, The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality occurs.
5. Two (or Three) Driving Cycle Detection Method {'97 model)
A "Driving Cycle" consists of starting the engine, beginning closed loop operation, and stopping the engine. lf misfir-
ing that increases emissions or EVAP control system malfunction is detected during two consecutive driving cycles.
or TWC deterioration is detected during three consecutive driving cycles, the ECM/PCM turns the MIL on. However, to
ease troubleshooting, this function is cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink
immediately when an abnormality occurs.
*1: '97 - 98 models*2: '99 - 00 models
5.
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NOTE:. When there is no Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored, the MIL will stay on if the SCSservice connector is connected and the ignition switch is on.. lf this svmotom is intermittent, check for:- A loose Fl E/M (15 Aifuse in the underdash tuse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMP {15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box- An intermittent short in the wire between the PCM (C7) and the service check con-
- An intermittent short in the wire between the PCM (A18) and the gauge assembly- An intermittent shon in the wire betlveen the PCM (D4) and the MAP sensor- An intermiftent short in the wire between the PCM {D10) and the TP sensor.PGM-Fl main relay.'See the OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals lor specilic operatinginstructions,
NOTE: An open or short in the wire between the PCM (C8) and the DLC will keep thescan tool or Honda PGM Tester lrom communicating with the PCM. You should ioterpretthis as no DTCS are indicated.
PCM CONNECTORc l3lPl scs .BRNI
lTo page 11 84)Wire sid6 of f€male terminalg
(cont'dl
11-83
The Malfunciion lndicator Lamo{MlL) stavs on o. comes on afteltwo seconds,
Check the Oiegnosiic TroubleCode (DTC):
1. Connect an OBD ll scan toolor Honda PGM Tester.2. Turn the ignition switch ON 1lli.3. Read the DTC with the scantool or Honda PGII Tester.
Go to troubleshooting procedures(s€€ page 11501.Are any DTCIs) indicated?
Ch6ck lh6 DTC by MIL indication:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the SCS service con-nector to the service checkconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
- Repair opon or short in wi.6between the PCM (C8) andData Link Connector.- Go to troubloshooting proce-
dur€s {3ee page 11-601.
Does the MIL indicate any DTc?
Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?
Check tor a short in the wire{SCS line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand turn the ignition switchoN flt).2. Measure voltage between thePCM connector terminal C7and body ground.
Repair short to body ground inthe wire between PCM lCTl andservice check connector.ls there approx. 5 V?
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