2000 HONDA CIVIC Acc

Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System
SYMPTOMCheck these items on the Check lhese lems on
PROBABLE CAUSE List the NOTES LIst
Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any gear.1.2,3,5,6,7.36,38 K, L, R, S
Vehicle moves in E, E, but not in lrl, pr-, position.6, 8, 9, 10, 30, 54c,M,o
Vehicle moves in Dl, E, El,lut not in E position.6,11,12.24C,L
Vehicle moves in -o1], @, @, Uut not in E position.4, 6, 14, 15c,L,o
Vehicle moves in E position.10, 12, 13,14, 16, 29, 33, 34, 35C,D
Excessive idle vibration.1.2, 19,32,36, 45, 41, 4a
Poor acceleration; flares on starting otf in E, [Dl] position
Stall rpm hiqh in !!1, p!1, E position.1,2,3,6,34, 41K,L,R
stall rom hioh in D.r, lD,l oosition.6. 8. 10C,D
5t"[ rprn rsn ^ a"t"t-at6,12C,D
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11 , 32. 45, 41 , 48
No shift19,20, 40, 48, 49G,L
Fails to shift in 81, pll position; from lst to 3rd gear22, 49
Fails to shift in 03, D. oosition; from lstto4th qear22.23, 48
Erratic upshifting.
1'2 upshift, 2-3 upshift, 3-4 upshift
1-2 upshift
3'4 upshift
58
21, 48
22, t9
23,la
Harsh upshift {1 2).12, 19, 20, 29. 50, 51, 57. 54
Harsh upshift (2'3).13, 19, 20, 24, 27 , 29, 50. 51 , 51 , 58C,D,E,H,L
Harsh upshift (3'4).14, 19, 20, 25, 28, 29. 50, 51 , 51 , IC, D, E, I,L
Harsh downshift (2-1)19, 20. 24, 43, 54, 57 , 58o
Harsh downshift (3-2).12, 19, 20,25, 43, 55, 57,5AC,D,E,H
Harsh downshift (4-3).13, 19, 20, 26, 43, 56, 57, 58C, D, E, I
Flares on 2-3 upshift.13, 19,20,24.21,51FI
Flares on 3-4 upshift.14, 19 . 20, 25. 24, 51E,L,N
Excessive shock on 2-3 uPshift.13. 19, 20, 24, 27 . 43. 50. 51 , 58E,L,N
Excessive shock on 3-4 uPshift.14, 19, 20, 25. 2A, 8, 50, 51 , 58E,L,N
Late shift from El position to Lq! or &l position.10, 30
Late shift from E position to E position.4, 14, 21,53o
Noise from transmission in all shift lever positions2,31K,L,O
Vehicle does not acceletate more than 31 mph {50 km/h)17
shift lever does not operate smoothly.6, 39P
Fails to shift; stuck in 4th gear.19, 48, 49
Transmission will not shift into park in [a] position6, 18, 39
Stall rpm high; all clutch pressures are in specification.41D,K,O
Lock up clutch does not disengage.19, 44, 45, 46. 41,50,51.54
Lock up clutch does not operate smoothly.19, 41, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 51, 58L
Lock-up clutch does not engage.19, 41, 4t, 15, 46, 41 ,50, 51, 57, 58FI
Vibration in all positions
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Road Test
NOTE: Warm up the engine to normal operating tem peratu re (the rad iator fan comes on )'
1. Apply parking brake and block the wheels. Start the engine, then shift to E position while depressing the brake
Dedal, Depress the accelerator pedal and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall'
2. Repeat same test in E Position.
3. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the E position. Check that the shift points occur at approximate speeds shown
in the table. Also check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
NOTE: Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening
a. Unbolt the PCM for road testing; refer to page 14-50.
b. Setthedigital multimeter to check the th rottle position sensor voltage between PCM terminals;
. '96 - 98 models: D1 {+) and A9 (-) or 422 (-}.
. '99 - 00 models: C27 (+) andB20t-) orB22{-}.
BACKPROBE ADAPTER
BACKPROBE SET07sAz - 001oq)A{two requiredl
DIGIIAL MULTIMETERlCommercially available)KS-AHM-32-003,or equivalenl
'96 - 98 Modelsr
Wire side ol temale terminals
PCM CONNECTORS
B t25Pl c (31P)
LG1 IBRN/BLK)
I (25P1c (31P}
A t32PtD (16P)
Wire side ol female terminals
'9!t - 00 Models:
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Accelerate to about 35 mph (57 km/h) so the transmlssion is in 4th, then shift from Dl position to Z position The
vehicle should immediately begin slowing down from engine braking'
CAUTION: Do not shift from -91 or -Dd position to E position at speeds ov6r 63 mph {100 km/hl; You mav damage
the transmission.
Check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage in the following positions'
E (2nd Gear) Position
ll Accelerate from a stop at full throttle. check that there is no abnormal noise or clutch slippage.
b. Upshifts and downshifts should not occur with the selector in this posirion'
E (Reverse) Position
i"ccelerate from a stop at fullthrottle, and check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage'
Test in B (Park) Position
Park the vehicle on slope (approx. l6'), apply the parking brake' and shift into E position Belease the brake; the veh'
cle shou,d nol move
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Stall Speed
Test
CAUTION:
. To prev€nt transmission damage, do not t6st stall speed for more than ro sgconds at a time.. Do not shift the levor while raising the engine speed.. Bo sule lo remove the pressure gauge betoro testing stall speed.
'1. Engage the parking brake, and block the front wheels.
2. Connect a tachometer to the engine, and start the engine.
3. Make sure the Ay'C switch is OFF.
4. After the engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). shift into E position.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 6 to g seconds, and note engine speed.
6. Allow two minutes for cooling, then repeat the test in @ and @ positions.
NOTE:
. Stall speed tests should be used for diagnostic purposes only,. Stall speed should be the same in o., E and E positions.
Stall Spsed RPM:
Specification: 2.700 rpm
Service Limit: 2,550 - 2,850 rDm
TROUBLEPROBABLE CAUSE
. Low fluid level or ATF pump outDur. Clogged ATF strainer. Pressure regulator valve sluck closeo. Slipping clutch
. Slippage of 4th ctutch
. Slippage of 2nd clutch
. Slippage of lst clut"tr or. t"t g""io*-*"y "lut"h
Stall rpm high in D., E and E positions
Stall rpm high in El position
Stall rpm high in E posirion
Stall rpm high in E position
Stall rpm low in LDa . El and E positrons. Engine output low. Torque converter one-way clutch slipping
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Main Valve Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
NOTE:
. Cleanall parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and drywith compressed air. Blowoutall passages.. Replace the valve body as an assembly if any pans are worn or damaged.. Check all valves for free movement. lf anyfail toslidefreely, see Valve Body Repairon page,l4-139.. Coat all parts with ATF during assembly.
CAUTION: Do not use a magnet to removs tha check balls; it may magnetizo the balls.
CPB VALVEVALVE CAP CLIP
ORIFICE CONTROL VALVE
BALLS, 8
lST ACCUMULATOR CHOKE
MODULATORVALVE
RELIEF VALVEVALVE
MAIN VALVE EODYInspect for wear, scratchesand scoring.
SEBVO CONTROL VAL
I.2 SHIFT VALVE
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VALVE CAP

Servo Body
Disassembly/lnspection/Reassembly
NOTEI
. clean all parts thoroughly in solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Blow out all passages.. Replace the valve body as an assembly if any parts are worn or damaged.. Coat all parts with ATF during assembly.
. Replace the O-rings.
. The servo body shows the '96 - 98 models: the '99 - 00 models have an integrally molded servo detent.
SERVO BODYInspect for wear, scratches and scoring.
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O.RINGReplace.
3RO ACCUMULATOR PISTON
4TH ACCUMULATOR PISTON
SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
SNAP RINGS
1ST ACCUMULATOR PISTON
Unit: mm (in)
No.SpringsStandard {New)
Wire Dia.o.D.Free LengthNo. of Coils
o(a
@)
o
@
'I st accumulator spring
4th accumulator spring A
4th accumulator spring B
3rd accumulator spring A
3rd accumulator spring B
2nd accumulator spring C
2nd accumulator spring A
2nd accumulator spring B
2.1 (0.083)
2.6 (0.102)
2.3 (0.091)
2.8 (0.110)
2.210.0871
2.2 t0.0a7l
2.4 (0.094)'1.6 (0.063)
16.0 (0.636)
17.0 (0.676)
10.2lo.402J
17.5 (0.695)
31.0 11.220)
14.5 (0.576)
29.0 (1.152)
9.0 (0.358)
89.1 (3.s08)
87.0 (3.425)
51.6 (2.031)
89.3 (3.516)
35.1 (1.382)
68.012.677)
39.0 (1.535)
20.7 (0.815)
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13.8
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Description
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is an electronically controlled automatic transmission with drive and driv
en Oullevs, and a steel belt. The CVT provides non stage speeds forward and one reverse. The entire unit is positioned in
line with the engine.
Transmission
Around the outside of the flywheel is a ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being staned.
The transmission has four parallel shafts: the input shaft, the drive pulley shaft. the driven pulley shaft, and the secondary
gear shaft. The input shaft is in line with the engine crankshaft. The drive pulley shaft and the driven pulley shaft consist of
movable and fixed face pulleys. Both pulleys are linked by the steel belt.
The input shaft includes the sun gear. The drive pulley shaft includes the forward clutch which mounts the carrier assem-
bly on the forward clutch drum. The carrier assembly includes the pinion gears which mesh with the sun gear and the ring
gear. The ring gear has a hub-mounted reverse brake disc.
The driven pulley shaft includes the start clutch and the secondary drive gear which is integral with the park gear' The sec-
ondary gear shaft is positioned between the secondary drive gear and the final driven gear. The secondary gear shaft
includes the secondary driven gear which serves to change the rotation direction. because the drive pulley shaft and the
driven oullev shaft rotate the same direction. When certain combinations of planetary gears in the transmission are
engaged by the clutches and the reverse brake, power is transmitted from the drive pulley shaft to the driven pulley shaft
to provide E, E, E, and El.
Electronic Control'96 - 98 Models:
The electronic control system consists of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), sensors, three linear solenoids, and a
inhibitor solenoid. Shifting is electronically controlled under all conditions'
The TCM is located below the dashboard, behind the kick panel on the driver's side.'99 - 00 Models:
The electronic control svstem consists of a Powertrain Control Module (PCM), sensors, three linear solenoids and an
inhibitor solenoid. Shifting is electronically controlled under all conditions. A Grade Logic Control System to control shift-
ing in E position while the vehicle is ascending or descending a slope.
The PCM is located below the dashboard, under the kick panel on the passenger's side.
Hydraulic Control
The lower valve body assembly includes the main valve body, the Pressure Low (PL) reguiator valve body, the shift valve
body, the start clutch control valve body, and the secondary valve body. They are positioned on the lower part of the
transmission housing.
The main valve body contains the Pressure High (PH) control valve, the lubrication valve, and the pitot regulator valve.
The secondary valve body contains the PH regulator valve, the clutch reducing valve, the start clutch valve accumulator,
and the shift inhibitor valve. The PL regulator valve body contains the PL regulator valve and the PH-PL control valve
which is ioined to the PH,PL control linear solenoid. The inhibitor solenoid valve is bolted on the PL regulator valve body.
The shift valve body contains the shift valve and the shift control valve. which is joined to the shift control linear solenoid.
The start clutch control valve body contains the start clutch control valve, which is joined to the start clutch control linear
solenoid. The linear solenoids and the inhibitor solenoid are controlled by the TCM or PCM. The manual valve body which
contains the manual valve and the reverse inhibitor valve, is bolted on the intermediate housing.
The ATF pump assembly is located on the transmission housing, and is linked with the input shaft by the sprockets and
the sprocket chain. The pulleys and the clutch receive fluid from their respective feed pipes, and the reverse brake receives
fluid from internal hydraulic circuit.
Shift Control Mechanism
Input from various sensors located throughout the vehicle determines which linear solenoid the TCM or PCM will activate.
Activating the shift control linear solenoid changes the shift control valve pressure, causing the shift valve to move. This
pressurizes the drive pulley pressure to the drive pulley and the driven pulley pressure to the driven pulley and changes
their effective pulley ratio. Activating the start clutch control linear solenoid moves the start clutch control valve. The start
clutch control valve uncovers the port, providing pressure to the start clutch to engage it(cont'd)
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Description
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Gear Sel€stion
The shift lever has six positions: @ pARK, E REVERSE, E NEUTRAL, E DR|VE, g SECOND, and El LOW.
Staning is possible only in E and E positions through the use of a slid6-type, neutrafsafety switch.
Automrtic Transaxle {A/T} Gear Position Indicltor
The A-lT gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows which gear has been selected without having to look downat the console.
PoshionDe3cription
E PARK
E REVEBSE
E NEUTRAL
D DRIVE
E SECOND
E LOW
Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with the park gear on the driven pulley shaft. The startclutch and the forward clutch released.
Reverse; reverse brake engaged.
Neutral; the start clutch and the forward clutch released.
General driving; the transmission automatically adjusts to keep the engine at the best speed fordriving conditions.
For rapid accelsration at highway speeds; the transmission shifts into a lower range of ratios forbetter acceleration and increased engine braking.
For engine braking and power for climbinO; the transmission shifts into the lowest range of theralros.
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