1999 HONDA CIVIC v tec

CANADA 2000 Model (2-door Coupel
Vehicle ldentification Number
lHG EJ6'l 2 * Y 1800001
Manufacturer, Make and
Type of Vehicle
1HG: HONDA OF AMERICA
MFG,, INC.
HONDA Passenger
Vehicle
Line, Body and Engine Type
EJ6r ClVlC2-door/D16Y7
EJ8: ClVlC2-door/D'16Y8
EM1: CIVIC 2-door/B1642
Body Type and Transmission Type
1 : Coupe/s-speed Manual
2: Coupe/4-speed Automatic
Vehicle Grade
2: DX, Si
4: SiR
5: SiR with ABS
6: DX with ABS and A,/C
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7: DXG
Check Digit
Model Year
Y: 2000
Factory Code
L: East Libertv, Ohio Plant. U.S.A.
Serial Number
Vehicle ldentification Number
and Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certif ication
Paint Code
COLOR
NH-592P
81642 5700001
816A2: 1600 DOHC VTEC 16-valves
Sequential Multiport Fuel-iniected
Engine
Dl6Y7: '1600 SOHC 16-valves Sequential
Multiport Fuel-injected Engine
D16Y8: 1600 SOHC WEC 16-valves
Sequential Multipon Fuel-injected
E ng ine
81642: 5700001-
D16Y7: 575000'l-
D16Y8: 578000'l-
B4RA :4-speedAutomaticTransmission
S40, S4C: s-speed Manual Transmissron
B4RA :9000001-
S40, S4C: 1000001-
Electron Blue Pearl
Clover Green Pearl
New Vogue Silver Metallic
Flamenco Black Pearl
Milano Red
8.95P
G.95P
NH-583M
NH.592P
R-81
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Warnin g/Gaution Label Locations
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E: SBS INFORMATION: U.S. model ('96. '97 model)
CAUTIONTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:. FOR MAXIMUM SAFEW PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OFCBASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETYBELT.. DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS lNANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.. DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THEAIRBAG.. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG ORBETWEEN THE AIRSAG AND YOURSELF.o SEE THE OWNER,S MANUAL FOB FURTHERINFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEASS AFTER IT ISINSTALLED,. THE DATE OF INSTALI-ATION IS SHOWN OF THEDRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
U.S. model ('00 modelI
WARNINGDEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR,. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY THEAIRBAG.. THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILOREN.. NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT lN THEFRONT.o SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG.o ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS.
D: DRIVER INFORMATION: CANADA mod6l l'96 - gtt modell
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT. THIS CAR IS EOUIPPED WITH A DRIVER AIRBAG AND AFRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG' AS A SUPPLEMEN-TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ISRSI.. IT IS OESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SEAT BELT,
U.S. model l'98, 39 model)
WARNINGOEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.. CHILDREN 12 AND UNOER CAN BE KILLED BY THEAIREAG.. THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.o NEVER PUT A BEAR.FACING CHILD SEAT IN THEFRONT.. SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG.. ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS.. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT ISINSTALLED,. THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN ON THEDRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
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CANADA model ('00 model)
CAUTIONTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURYT. FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION lN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
BELT.. DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD-FACING CHILD SEATS lN
ANY FRONI PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.
. DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.. SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION AND EXPLANATIONS.
Except Cx tor passenger side
F: ASSISTANT INFoRMATION: US MODEL ('96. '97 mod€l)
AIRBAG SEE OTHER SIDE,
U.S. model l'98 - 00 modell
AIRBAG WARNINGFLIP VISOR OVER
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G: STEERING COLUMN NOTICE
NOTICETO PBEVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
BEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING
BOLT.
ll: MONITOR CAUTION
NOTICE. NO SERVICEABIf PABTS lNSlDE.. REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC'
TtoNs.
DANGEREXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLECONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARM.
FUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM-
POUNDS, STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED
2OO'F I1OO"C}. FOR PROPER HANOLING, STORAGE AND
DISPOSAL PNOCEDURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL'
SRS SUPPLEMENT.POISONCONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM
NITRATE.FIRST AIDIF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWEO, INDUCE VOMITING. FOR
EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATEB FOR 15 MIN-
UTES. IF GASES IFROM ACID OB WATER CONTACT) ABE
INHALED. SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN,
WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY OEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HUBT OR KILL YOU.
. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT OR
PROBING DEVICES.TH€Y CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT'
. NO SERVICEABLE PABTS lNSlDE. oO NoT
DISASSEMBLE.. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED. FOLTOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
I: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER MOOULE DANGER
Jr SRS WARNING IHOOD)
' Exceot CANADA CX
K: PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION
u.S. model l'98 - 00 model)
WARNINGCHILDREN CAN 8E KILLED OR INJUREO BY PASSENGER
AIRBAG,THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN 12
AND UNDER. MAKE SURE ALLCHILDREN USE SEAT BELTS
OR CHILD SEATS.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ISRS}
THIS VEHICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DBIVER AND FRONT
SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS'.ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ABE
COLORED YELLOW.TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USING
ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CAN
MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTAL
FIRING OF THE INFLATOR.
WARNINGTHE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN.
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT YOU. FOLLOW
SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAFEFULLY'

Under-hood Emission Control Label (2000 model)
Emission Group ldentification
Example:
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VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFOBI\4ATIONT8ISVEH CLE CONFOfiMS TO U,S EPA RECIJLATIONSAPPLICABLE IO 'OOO MODEL YEAS NEW PASSENGER
CATALYST
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FEDERAL TIER 1:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U,S. EPA REGULATIONSAPPLICABLE TO 2OOO MODEL YEAR NEW PASSENGERCARS.
CALIFORNIA + NLEV (RESTR|CTEDt TLEV:THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO CALIFORNIA REGULA-TIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OOO MODEL YEAR NEW TLEVPASSENGER CARS AND TO U,S. EPA NLEV PROGRAMREGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OOO NEW TLEV PAS-SENGER CARS.
THIS VEHICLE MAY ONLY BE INTRODUCED INTO COM.MERCE FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA. A STATE THAT HASTHE CALIFORNIA STANDARDS IN EFFECT TO WHICHTHIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED, A STATE THATHAS OPTED INTO THE NLEV PROGRAM, OR A STATECONTIGUOUS THERETO.
50 STATE LEV + CFFV + NLEV {UNRESTRTCTED):THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S, EPA NLEV ANDCLEAN.FUEL VEHICLE AND CALIFORNIA REGULA,TIONS APPLICABLE TO GASOLINE FUELED 2OOOMODEL YEAR NEW LEV PASSENGER CARS.EPA CERTIFICATION TEST FUEL: EPA UNLEADEDGASOLINE
50 STATE TLEV + NLEV (UNRESTRICTED}:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA NLEV REGULA.TIONS APPLICABLE TO 2OOO MODEL YEAR NEW TLEVPASSENGER CARS AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONSAPPLICABLE TO 2OOO MODEL YEAR NEW TLEV PAS-SENGER CARS.
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Engine and Evaporative Families
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Engine Family:Y HNX V 01,6 JF1
Model Yeal
Y; 2000
Manufaqturer
HNX: Honda
Type
V: Light Duty Vehicle/passenger CarDisplacoment
Sequence Charaqtgrs
Evaporative Family:Y HNX R OO99 AAD
Model Year
Y: 2000
Manufaeturer
HNX: Honda
Type
R: ORVR
Canister Work Capacity (grams)
Ssquence Characters
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ElectricalSection 23
*: When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off
Readiust deflection or tension to used belt values
Unit of englh: mm {n)
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD {NEW}
lgnition coilRated voltage VPrimary winding resistance at 68'F (20'C) oHITACHITEC
Secondary winding resastance at 68'F 120"C) kOHITACHITEC
12
0.45 0.550.63 0.11
22.4 - 33.612.A - 19.2
lgnition wireResistance at 68'F (20'C) kf)
Firing order
25 max.1-3-4 2
Spark plugTypeGap
See section 231.1 3, (o.o€ -3*.)
lgnition timingAt idle' BTDC lRed)
Alternator belt+Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf,22lbf)between pulleys8.0 - 10.5 {0.31 - 0.41} with used belt
6.0 - 8.5 {0.26- 0.33)with new belt
Belt tension N (kgf, lbf)
Measured with belt tension gauge340 - 490 (35 - 50, 77 110) with used belt
540 - 740 (55 - 75, 121. 165)whh newbert
(MITSUBISHI)Output l3.5 V at hot ACoal resistance (rotor) at 68'F (20"C) kO
Slip rins O.D.Brush lengthBrush spring tension g (oz)
STANDARD INEWI SERVICE LIMIT
753.4-3.8 I -
Z2.j \0.A9) 22.2 \0.47)19.0 (0.75) 5.0 (0.20)
340 420 (12.0 14.8)
Alternator(DENSOiOutput '13.5 V at hot A
Coil resistance (rotor) at 68'F (20'C) k0
Slip ring O.D.Erush lengthBrush spring tension g (oz)
802.2 - 3.014.4 (0.57) | 14.0 (0.55)
10.5 (0.41) 1.5 (0.06)
330 {11.6)
Starter(MITSUEA
1.0 kw1.2 kW)
TvpeCommutator mica depthCommutator runoutCommutator O.D.Brush lengthBrush spring tension (new)
N (ksf, lbf)
Gear reduction0.4 - 0.5 (0.016 - 0.020) 0.15(0.006)
o o.o2 (o - 0.000e) | o.o5 (o.oo2)
28.0-28.1 (1.102 1.106) | 27.5(1.083)
15.8 - 16.2 10.62 - 0.64) 11.0 (0.43)
15.7 - 11 .1
{1.60 - 1.80, 3.5 - 4.0i
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Design Specifications
ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTEDII/IENSIONS Overall Length2 door Coupe/4 door Sedan (,96 98)('99,'00)2 door Hatchback (,96, ,97)
('98 - 00)OverallwidthOverall height 2 door Coupe/2 door Hatchback4-door SedanWheelbase
I Track FronvRearGround ClearanceSeatiog Capacity
4,445 mm4,450 mm4,170 mm4,180 mm1,705 mm1,375 mm1,390 mm2,620 mm1,475/1,415 mm150 mm
175.0 in115.2 in164.2 in164.6 in67.1 in54.1 in54.7 in103.1 in58.1/58.15.9 in
WEIGHT (USA)Gross Vehicle Weight Raring (GVWR)2 door Coupe HX M/T, DX M/THX CVI ('96)HX CVT ('97,'98)HX CVT ('99}DX A,/T (96 98,DX A"/T ('99, '00)
EXSi2 door Hatchbacl CX. DX r'96, 97,cx, DX ('98)cx (,99, ,00)
DXM/Ti'99,00iDX A/T ( 99, 00,4 door Sedan DX, LX, DX-VEX
3,290 tbs3,320 tbs3,330 tbs3,360 rbs3,290 rbs3,310 tbs3,440 tbs3,480 tbs3,285 tbs3,290 tbs3,290 tbs3,290 tbs3,330lbs3,330 tbs3,460 tbsWEIGHT (CANADA)Gross Vehicle Weight Bating (GVWR)2-door Coupe DX ('96)DX ('97 00)DX-Gsi 1,96)si ('97 - 00)siR2 door Hatchback CX, CX,G ('96)cx, cx,G 1,97)cx-G (,98)
cx ('98 00)DX M/T, SE M/IDX A,/T, SE A,/T4 door Sedan LX, LX VEX M/IEX A/T
1,500 ks1,510 kg1,510 kg1,560 kg1,570 kg1,590 ks1,495 kg1,505 kg1,510 ks1,510 ks1,510 kg1,530 kg1,510 kg1,510 ks1,540 ksENGINEType
Cylinder ArrangementBore and Stroke D16Y5, D16Y7, Dt6y8B 1642DisplacementD16Y5, D16Y7, Dl6Y881642Compression Ratio D16Y5, D16y7D16Y8816A2Valve TrainLubrication SystemOil Pump Displacement at 6,800 engine rprnD16Y5, D,l6Y7, D16Y881642Water Pump Displacementat 6,000 engine rpm 016Y5, D16Y7, D16y8816A2Fuel Required D16Y5, D16Y7, D16y8
816A2
Water-cooled, 4-stroke SOHC*1, SOHCVTEC"', SOHC WEC.E'3, DOHC VTEC{gasoline engineInline 4 cylinder, transverse2.95 x 3.54 in3.19 x 3.05 in97.0 cu-in97.3 cu in9.49.610.2Belt driven, 4 valve per cylinderForced and wet sump, trochoid pump
33.4 f (35.3 US qt, 29.4 lmp qt)/minute43.8 | (46.3 US qt, 38.6 lmp qt)/minute
125 { {132 US qt, 110 lmp qt}/minute140 f {148 US qt, 123 lmp qt}/minuteUNLEADED gasoline with 86 PumpOctane Number or higherPremium UNLEADED gasoline 91 PumpOctane Number or higher
75.0 x 90.0 mm81.0 x 77.4 mm1,590 cm31,595 cm3
*1: D16Y7*': D16Y8*3: D16Y5*': 816A2
STARTEBType/MakeNormal OutputNominalVohageHour RatingDirection of Rotation
Gear reduction/MITSUBA1.0 kw, 1.2 kw12V30 secondsClockwise as viewed from gear end
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Cylinder Head/Valve Train
Dl6Y5, D16Y7, Dl6Y8 engines
Special Tools ............. G2
VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart .........." 6-3
VTEG Solenoid Valve
Inspection ............" 6-6
VTEC Rocker Arms
Manual lnspection
(D16Y5 engine) ............................. 6-7
Manual Inspection
(D16Yg enginel ................'............ 6-7
Inspection Using Special Tools
{D16Y5 engine} .....................""'... 6-8
Inspection Using Special Tools
(D16Y8 engine) .........................'.'. 6-10
Valve Clearance
Adiustment ..."".....6-12
Valve Seals
Replacement (Cylinder head removal
not requiredl ................................ 6-1tl
Crankshaft Pulley and PulleY Bolt
Replacement ."...... &16
Timing Selt
lllustrated Index ............................... 6-17
Inspection .............. 6-18
Tension Adjustment ........................ 6- 1 I
Removal ......,,......... 6-19
lnstallation ............. 6-20
Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation (CKF) Sensor
Repf acement .........6'22
Cylinder Head
lllustrated Index ............................... 6-23
Removal ................. 6-27
Warpage ................ 6-40
lnstallation ............. 6-45
Rocker Arms
Removal ................. 6-30
Disassembly/Reassambly ............... 6-31
Rocker Arms and Lost Motion Assemblies
Inspection (D16Y5, D16Yg
enginesl "..........' 5-34
Rocker Arms and Shafts
Glearance Inspection ....................... 6-35
Camshaft
Inspection .............. 6-36
Valves, Valve Springs and Valve Seals
Removal ........""..... 6-38
Valve Guides
Valve Movement .............................. 6-39
Replacement .........6-41
Reaming .......'......'.' 6-43
Valve Seats
Reconditioning .'....6'40
Valves
lnstallation ............. 6-tt3
Camshaft/Rocker Arms and
Camshaft Seal/Pulley
lnstallation ............. 6-44

VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart
tFtrsrl #ilH:::lj1t:"J:T,?ffnostic
rrouble code (Drc) Pr25e: A probrem in the vrEc Pressure switch circuit or
Reter to page 1 l-38 th roug h 1 1-55 before trou bleshooting.
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 3,000 rpm(D16Y5 engine) or 6,000 rpm (D'16Y8 engine).Hold that engine speed for at least two seconds.It DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test, repeatthis test two more tames.
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
Terminal side ofmale terminals
Wire sid6 ol femalerermtnats
VTM
l1 (BLu/BLK)
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The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P1259 is sto.ed.
Check the VTEC Cont.ol Syst6m:1. Do the engine control module(ECM)/powertrain control module lPCM) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).2. Stan the engine.3. Warm up the engine to normaloperating temperature (cool-
ing fan comes on).4. Do the Boad Test.*Intermittont tailura, 3y3t.m is OKat thia time.Check for ooor connoctionr o.loose wirea at VTEC oiassurclwitch, VTEC solonoid valvo .ndECM/PCM,
ls OTC P1259 indicated?
Test rhe VTEC Prensure Switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressureswitch 2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenVTEC pressure switch 2P con-nector terminal No. 1 and No.2.
Replace the VTEC preasure 3witch.ls there continuity?
Te3t the VTEC Pressure SwitchWire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).2. Measure the voltage betweenVTEC press u re switch 2Pconnector No. l and bodyground.
In3poct for en opon or shod toground in thG wi.. bctwoon thoVTEC pro$ur6 switch rnd ECM/PCM l'96 - 9a: C15,'99 - 00: C101.lf tha wiro i3 OK,3ubrtitute aknown-good ECM/PCM andrecheck.
ls there battery voltage?
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