1998 HONDA INTEGRA low oil pressure

1. Disconnect the 3P connector from the vehicle speed
sensor (VSSl.
2. Remove the two mounting bolts, then remove the
VSS.
3P CONNECTOR
BOLT9.8 N.m(1.O kgf.m,22 tbt,ltl
DRIVE LINK
3.Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: The VSS drive link is a very small part;
careful not to lose it.
DC
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
Engine Oil Pressure
lndicator System
ReplacementEngine Oil Pressure Switch Test
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1 . Remove the YEL/RED wire trom the engine oil pres-
sure swlrcn.
ENGINE OIL PBESSURE SWITCH
Check for continuity between the positive terminal
and the engine (ground) with the ignition switch OFF.
a lf there is continuity, go to step 3.
a lf there is no continuity, replace the switch.
Check lor continuity again, this time with the engine
running.
a lf there is continuity, go to step 4.
a lf there is no continuity, the switch is OK.
Make sure engine oil level is OK, then check engine
oil pressure (see section 8).
a lf engine oil pressure is OK, replace the switch.
a lf engine oil pressure is low, check the engine oil
pump (see section 8) and, iI necessary, replace it.
2.
3.
POSITIVE TERMINAL

Integrated Control Unit
Circuit Diagram
Description
An integrated control unit, located in lhe left kick panel, integrates the lunctions of the key-in/seat belt r€minder , side
marker light llasher, wiper/washer, lights-on reminder, rear window delogger timer, brake system light bulb check, and
engine oil pressure indicator flasher circuits.
NOTE: Different wires with the same color have been given a nu mber suflix to distinguish them (for example,
GRN/RED I and GRN/RED' are not the same).
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGERRELAYREAF WINDOWDEFOGGENIND CATORL GHT
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WHT/ BLK
WHT/ REO
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WNDSHIELDWIPERiWASHER SWITCH
INT OFF/INT
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UNDER.DASH FUSARETAY BOX
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YEUREO YEUREO
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FEARwtN00wOEFOGGERSWITCH
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VOTTAGEREGULATOR(ln allernatol)
BLK
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UNDER-NOOO FUSE/RELAY BOX
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Integrated Control Unit
lnput Test (cont'd)
YEL/BLU
View from wire side
'With combined washer-wiper operation
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Flasher System:
Wire/
No. TerminalTest condition
Key-in/Seat Belt Reminder System:
No. WileTest condition
Testi Desired result
Test: Desired result
Possible cause if result is not obtainsd
Possible cause if fesult is not obtained
*BLK/GRN
1Engine runningCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Faulty charging system. An open in the wire
2YEL/RED
lgnition switch OFFCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Faulty engine oil pressure switch. An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check indicator light. It the light
does not come on, attach the
YEL/RED terminal to groundl
The light should come on as the
ignition switch is turned ON.
. Blown bulb. An open in the wire
Start the engine.Check tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
lnsufticient oil
lmproper lubrication
Faulty engine oil pressure switch
1GRN/BLUDriver's door openCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Faulty driver's door switch. An open in the wire
2
LT GRN/
RED
Front passenger's door
swrlcn open
NOTE: Before testing,
remove No. 43 {7.5 A)
fuse from the under-
hood fuse/relay box.
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Faulty front passenger's door switch'An open in the wire
3LT BLU
lgnition key inserted
into the ignition switch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty ignition key switch
Poor ground (G2O1, G401 l
An open in the wire
4RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON (lll
and driver's seat belt
unbuckled
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty seat belt switch
Poor ground (G551l
An open in the wire
NOTE: Refer to page 23-133 for the seat belt switch test.

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Engine Oil Pressure
Indicator System
Description
NOTE: Refer to page 23-152 for the circuit diagram ofthe engine oil pressure indicator flasher. and to page 23
156 for the input test of the flasher circuit.
The low engine oil pressure indicator light works in twoways. lt will flash continuously following a momentaryloss ol oil pressure, or it will go on and stay on wath a
complete loss of oil pressure.
When the engine first starts, before oil pressure rises
above 29.4 kPa (O.3 kgf/cmr, 4.3 psi), current flows
through the low engine oil pressure indicator light andthe oil pressure switch to ground. This tests the circuit.
With the engine running, voltage is applied to the Ilash-er circuit of the integrated control unit. With normal oilpressure, the oil pressure switch is open and the low en-gine oil pressure indicator light does not operate. lf the
oil pressure switch closes momentarily (more than O.5
seconds). but then opens again, terminal "YEL/RED" will
sense ground through the switch- The integrated con-trol unit will then provide and remove ground tor the low
engine oil pressure indicator light through terminal"YEL/RED". The light will flash on and off untilthe igni
tion switch is turned to "OFF".
lf engine oil pressure talls below 29.4 kPa (O.3 kgf/cmr,
4.3 psi) and does not increase, the oil pressure switchwill stay closed. The low engine oil pressure indicator light
will go on and stay on.
NOTE: Refer to page 23-130 for the engine oil pressure
switch test.
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Contents
How to Use This l\.4anual 1Circuit Schematics (see Circuit Index)Fuse/Relaylnformation 6ComponentLocation Photographs 201
Connector Cavity Numbers 202Connectorldentification 203
Ground-to-Components Index 6-6Wire Harness Routing 203Circuit ldentification lor ln-Line and Fuse Box Connectors
Circuit Index
Air conditionerAir delivery 61Blower controls 60Compressor controls 62Fans 63Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 44A/T gear position indicator 89Automatic transmission controls'98199 models 39'00 models 39-4Back-up lightsHatchback 110Sedan 110- 1Brake system indicator light
USA 71Canada 71-1Brake lightsHatchback 110-6Sedan 110-7Cargo area light (Hatchback) 114-3Ceiling light 114-2Charging system 22Cigarette lighter 155
Clock 154Condenser fan 63Console lights 114Cruise control 34Dash lights 1 14Daytime running lights 110-8Door open indicator 114-2Engine coolant temperature gauge 81Engine oil pressure indicator light 72Fog lights 110-14Front parking lights 110-11Front side marker lights 110-11Fuel gauge 81Fuse/relay boxUnder-dash 6Under-hood 6-3Under-hood ABS 6-5Gauges 81Glove box light 114Ground distribution 14Ground-to-Componentsindex 6-6Hatch open indicator '114-3
Hatch opener '134
Hazard warning lightsHatchback 'l l0-2Sedan 110-4Headlights 1'10-8Headlight switch 100HeaterAir delivery 61Blower controls 60Fanswith A,/C 63without A,/C 63-2Horns 40lgnilion key reminder 73lgnition system 20
204
lmmobilizer system ('00 model) 132lndicators 80Integrated control unit 70Interlock system'98199 models 138'00 models 138-1License plate lightsHatchback 110-12Sedan 110-13Lights-on reminder 73Low fuel indicator light 74l\,4aintenance reminder light 83l\iloonroof 122Odometer 81-1Power antenna 151Power distributionBattery to ignilion switch, fuses, and relays
Fuses to relays and components 10-2Power door locksHatchback '130
Sedan 130-2Power mirrorsHatchback 141Sedan 141-1Power windowsHatchback 120Sedan 120-2Programmed fuel injection system (PGM-Fl)'98199 models 23'00 models 24Radiator fanwith tuC 63without A,/C 63-2Rear parking lightsHatchback 110-12Sedan 110- 13Rear window defogger 64Seat belt reminder 73Security system 133Speedometer Il-1Spotlights 114-2Starting syslemAutomalictransmission 21l\.4anualtransmission 21-1Stereo sound system 150Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 47Tachometer 81- 1TaillightsHatchback 110-12Sedan 110-13Trailer lighting conneclor 118Trunk lid open indicator 114-3Trunk light (Sedan) 114-3Turn signal lightsHatchback 110-2Sedan 110-4Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) 33Wiper/washerFront 91Rear 92
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A/C Gompressor Controls (conrd)
- How the Circuit Works
Battery voltage is supplied through fuse 56 to the
A,/C compressor clutch relay contacts at all times.
With the ignition switch in ON (ll), voltage is applied
to the coil of the A,/C compressor clutch relay
through fuse 17. When you push the A,/C switch
ON, and the heater fan switch is in posation 1, 2, 3,
or 4, a "ground" input is provided to the engine or
powertrain control module (ECM or PCM) through
the A,/C thermostat and the A,/C pressure switch.
The A,/C compressor clutch relay is grounded by the
engine or powertrain control module (ECM or PCM).
When energized, the A,/C compressor clutch relay
allows battery voltage to turn on the A,/C
comDressor clutch,
The A,/C ON indicator light comes on when the A"/C
system is requested.
A,/C Thermostat
The A,/C thermostat is located on the evaoorator
housing. The AJC thermostat turns off the A,/C
compressor clutch if the temperature at the
evaporator goes below 3'C (37'F). This prevents
condensation from freezing on the evaporator fins
and blocking the air delivery into the passenger
compartment. The blower motor will keep running
when the sensor lurns off the compressor.
A,/C Pressure Switch
The A,/C pressure switch is located in the condenser
outlet line where refrigerant is in a high
temperature/high pressure liquid state. The switch
will sense abnormally high or low pressure, and
open the circuit. This removes ground, and the
compressor will stop running.
Refer to the Service Manual (Section 22,
Air Conditioning) for specific tests or
troubleshooting procedures.
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Fans (cont'd)
- How the Gircuit Works
When the ignition switch is in ON (ll), voltage is
applied to the coils of the radiator fan relay and the
condenser fan relay (with A,/C) through fuse 17.
Whenever a ground is provided to the radiator fan
relay and condenser fan relay, the relays are
energized, turning on the radiator fan motor and
condenser fan motor. The relays can be grounded
by the radiator fan switch, engine or powertrain
control module (ECM or PCM) (USA), or the A,/C
and heater lan switches via the A'lC pressure switch
and the A,/C lhermostat.
A,/C Thermostat
The A,/C thermostat is located on the evaporator
housing. The A/C thermostat turns oft the A/C
compressor clutch it the temperature at the
evaporator goes below 3'C (37"F). This prevents
condensalion from freezing on the evaporator fins
and blocking the air delivery into the passenger
compartment. lt the temperature goes below 3'C
(37'F) turning off the A"/C thermostat, and the
BLU/RED wire at the A,/C diode was the only wire
providing ground to the condenser and radiator
fan relays (A,/C switch on, heater fans switch on,
radiator fan switch open, and ECM or PCM fan
controi output not grounded), the relay will
deenergize removing voltage from the condenser
and radiator fan motors causing them to stop
running.
A,/C Pressure Switch
The AJC oressure switch is located in the condenser
outlet line where refrigerant is in a high
temperature/high pressure liquid state. The A,/C
switch turns off the A,/C compressor clutch if it
senses abnormally high or low pressure. lf the A'lC
pressure switch opens, and the BLU/RED wire at
the A/C diode was the only wire providing ground
to the condenser and radiator fan relays (L/C switch
on, heater fans switch on, radiator lan switch open'
and ECM or PCM fan control output not grounded),
the relay will deenergize removing voltage from the
condenser and radiator fan motors causing them to
stop running.
A./C Diode
This diode orevents the radiator fan switch f rom
grounding the "A'lC ON" input to the engine or
powertrain control module (ECM or PCM).
Refer to the Service Manual (Section 23, Electrical)
for specific tests or troubleshooting procedures.
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