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,r1.?
Performance Test
Disconnect the wire from terminal N4.
Make a connection as described below using as
heavy a wire as possible (preferably equivalent to
the wire used for the vehicle).
Connect the battery as shown. lf the starter pinion
pops out. it is working properly. To avoid damaging
the starter, do not leave the battery connected for
more than 10 seconds.
3.
ie
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. lf the
pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working
properly. To avoid damaging the starter, do not
leave the battery connected for more than 10 sec
onds.
@o12VBATTERY
4-13
5. Disconnect the battery also from the body. lf the
pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly,
To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the bat-
terv connected for more than 10 seconds.
6.
7.
Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
Connect the starter to the battery as described in
the diagram below, and confirm that the motor
starts and keeps rotating.
8, lf the electric current and motor soeed meet the
specifications when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V,
the starter is working properly.
Specifications:
MakerElectric currentMotor speed
DENSO90 A or less3,000 rpm or
more
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lgnition Control Module (lCMl Input Test
NOTE:
. See section 11 when the malfunction indicator lamp(MlL) comes on.
. Perform an input test for the ignition control module(lCM) after finishing the fundamental tests for the
ignition system and the fuel and emissions systems.
. '97 -'98 models: The tachometer should operate nor-
mally if the ICM is OK.
L Remove the distributor ignition (Dl) cap, the distrib-
utor ignition (Dl) rotor, and the leak cover.
2. Disconnect the wires from the lCM.
8LU WIRE{'97 - '98 models}
4-19
7.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll). Check for voltage
between the BLK,^/EL wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage, check the BLK/rEL
wire betlveen the ignition switch and the lclvl.
. lf there is baftery voltage, go to step 4.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Check for voltage
between the WHT/BLU wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no batteryvoltage, check:- ignition coil.- WHT/BLU wire between the ICM and ignition
corl.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 5,
'97 model: Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector A(32P). Check for continuity on the YEL/GRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.'98 - 00 models: Disconnect the ECM,PCM connector
B (25P). Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.
Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire to body
ground. There should be no continuity.
Reconnect the ECM/PClvl connector.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire between the test tachometer connector and the
lCM. There should be continuity.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire to body ground. There should be no continuity.
lf all the tests are normal, replace the lCM.
9.
'10.
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6. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/power-
train control module (PCM) connectors from the ECM/
PCM.
7. Disconnect the main wire harness connector.
Remove the grommet and wire harness clamps, then
pull out the EcM/Pclvl connectors.
6x1.0mm11 N.m 11.1 kgl.m,8lbf.ftl
CONNECTOR
GROMMET
L Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors on
the left side of the engine compartment.
ENGINE WIREHARNESS CONNECTORS
(cont'd)
5-3
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n-
38. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses and
heater hoses.
39. Remove the transmission ground cable and hose
clamp (A,/T).
GBOUI{DCABLE 6x 1,0 mm11 N.m 11.1 lof'm,I tbf.ftl
40. Remove the ATF cooler hoses, then plug the ATF
cooler hoses and, n"" lAfI).
rt,
BT
6xl,0mm
A/C HOSE
41.
42.
Remove the radiator (see page 10"4).
Remove the IVC hose clamp.
9.8 'm lt.o klt m,l.2tutal
(cont'd)
5-9
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13. Remove the upper radiator hose, heater hose and
water bypass hose.
WATER BYPASS
UPPEBRADIATORHOSE
17
HEATERHOSE
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and
wire harness clamps from the cylinder head and the
intake manifold.
o Four fuel injector connectors
. Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor con-
neclor
. Radiator fan switch connector
. Coolant temperature gauge sendlng unlt connec-
tor
. Throttle position sensor connector
. Manifold absolute pressure {MAP) sensor con-
nector
Primary heated oxygen sensor (primary HO2S)
connector
ldle air control (lAC) valve connector
Distributor connector
Remove the spark plug caps and distributor from the
cylinder head.
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Support the engine with a jack, then remove the
upper bracket. Make sure to place a cushion
between the oil pan and the iack (see page 6-10).
a
18. Remove the cylinder head cover.
19. Inspect the timing belt (see page 6-9).
CYLINDER
(cont'd)
6-19
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lllustrated Index
CAUTION: The system is under high pressure when the
engine is hot. To avoid danger ol releasing scalding engine
coolant, remove the cap only when the engine is cool.
Total Cooling System Capacity fincluding 0.6 I (0.63 US
qt, 0.53 lmp qt) for heater and reservoirl:
A/T: 5.9 { {6.2 US qt, 5.2 lmp qt)
M/T: 6.0 f (6.3 US $, 5.3 lmp qt)
deterioration and replace if necessar,.
Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.
lf any engine coolant spills on the
body, rinse it off immediately.
Check all cooling system hoses
painted portions of the
for damage, leaks or
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m.1.2 tbl.ftl
RADIATOREngine coolant refilling and bleeding,page 10-5Leak test, page 10 7Inspect soldered joints andseams for leaks.Blow out din from betweencore fins with compressed air.lf insects, etc., are cloggingradiator, wash them off withlow pressure water.RADIATOR CAPPressure test, page 10-7
ATF COOLERHOSEReler to section 14when installing.
LOWERcusHroN
6x1.0mm7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 lbf ftl
FAN MOTOR
10-2
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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
1 1-60
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont'dl
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) tocome on. lf the MIL was reported on, go to page 11-60.Troubleshoot each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated,The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found below.
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:- Compression- Intake air leakage- Engine locked up- Timing belt- Starting system- Overheating- Battery
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
Engine will not sta rt4, 2,3,5,20, 't5, 1
Hard starting2, 4, 12,17, 14, 't9
Cold fast idle too low7, a,9, 6, 17
Cold fast idle too high7,8,9,11,10
ldle speed fluctuates9,7,8, 't1, 10
Misfire or rough runningTroubleshoot for misfire on pages '11-126, 1|21LOl/\/ power2, 10,11, 13, '17, 18,20
Engine stalls2, 4, 12,1,20,9,5, 't6
Probable Cause List (For the DTC Ch8rt, see page ll-75.)
Probable CausePageSystem
Engine controt ruoaute (ecvtffi'I11-42
I 1-178Fuel oressure
PGM-Fl main relav
lgnition system
Crankshatt Position/Top Dead Center/Cylinder position sensor circuit
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor ctrculr
ldle Air Control (lAC) Vatve
Fast idle thermo valve
ldle speed adjustment
Throttle body
Throftle cable
Manifold Absolute P."""rr"ffi
Throftle Position (TP) sensor
Barometric pressur" (gnno-
Ay'T gear position signal
Brake switch signal
Air Cleaner
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
Evaporative emission (EVAP) control
Contaminated fuel
1 1- 187
Section 4
5't1-'t31,146
6I ' t-95
711-152
81'l-168
1 1- 169
1011-196'1111-'194
12'1 'l -90
1 1- 103
1411-137
15Section 14
161 1- 166
17r 1-194
181 1,199'1911-203
20
11-64
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