Page 559 of 2189

Emission Control System
Ch€ck the EVAP purge controlsolenoid valv6:1. Disconnect the 2P connectorfrom the EVAP purge controlsolenoid valve.2. Ouickly raise the engine speedto 3,000 rpm.
Insped vacuum hose routing.lf OK. roplace the EVAP purge
control solonoid valve.
Chock tor r short in the wir€
{PCS line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect ECM/PCM connec-tor A (32P).
3- Check tor continuity betweenthe EVAP purge control sole-noid valve 2P connector termi-nal No. 2 and body ground.
Check the vacuum when hot:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Block the rear wheels and setthe parking brake.3. Jack up the lront of the vehi-cle and support it with safetystands.4. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutrali until
the radiator fan comes on, thenlet it idle.5. Check for vacuum at the vac-uum hose with transmissionin gear (A/T in E position,
lvl/T in 1st gear) after startingthe engine.6. Ouickly raise the engine speedto 3,000 rpm.
Rooair shoft in the wire belwegnthe EVAP pulg6 control solenoidvalvs and tho ECM/PCM {A61.ls there continuity?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rech6ck. lt 3ymptom/indicrtion 90e3 rway, r6plac6 th€o.iginal ECM/FCM.
Check th€ EVAP purge controlsolenoid valve:1. Turn the;gnition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 2P connectorfrom the EVAP purge controlsolenoid valve and warm itup to normal operating tem-perature again if necessary.3. Start the engine.4- At the harness side, measurevoltage between the EVAPpurge control solenoid valve2P connector terminal No. 1and No.2 with the transmis-sion in gear {A/T in E posi-tion, M/T in lst geari.
In3pect vacuum hoae routing.lf OK, repl.ce EVAP purge con-trol solonoid valve.ls there battery voltage?
Chock for an open in the wire(lG1 lina):At the harnoss side, measure volt-age beNveen the EVAP purge con-trol solenoid valve 2P connectorterminal No. 1 and body ground.
Repair open in the wire b€lwe€nEVAP purge contrl 3olenoid valv6and lhe No. 15 ALTERNATOR SPSENSOR 17.5 A, fu3e.
ls there battery voltage?
Evaporative Emission (EVAPI Controls (cont'dl
(From page 11-289)
(To page 11-291)
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Page 628 of 2189

Transmission Assembly
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Removal
@Make sure iacks and safoty stands are placad plop-
erly (3ee section l).
Apply parking braks and block rear wheels so car
will not roll off stands and fall on you while working
under il.
CAUTION: Us6 fonder cove6 to avoid damaging painted
sudaces.
Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery,
then the positive (+l cable.
Drain the transmission oil. then reinstall the drain
plug with a new washer (see page 13-47).
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly (see s€ction 5).
Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and
the transmission ground wire.
Remove the lower radiator hose clamp from the
transmission hanger B.
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8 x 1 .25 mm22Nm12.2kgl'm ,
LOWER RADIATORHOSE CLAMP
16 rbtft)
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7.
Bemove the wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the starter motor cables and the vehicle
speed sensor (VSS) connector.
8 x 1.25 mm8.8 N.m (0.9 kgf.m,6.5 tbtftl
STARTERMOTORCABLES
8. Remove the clutch line bracket and the slav6 cylin-
oer.
NOTE: Do not operate the clutch pedal once the
slave cylinder has been removed.
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Page 794 of 2189

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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Page 795 of 2189
Fluid Level
Ghecking
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-
sron.
1.Warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-
ture (the radiator fan comes on)
Park the vehicle on the level ground, then turn off
the engrne.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the trans-
mission. and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the transmrssron
Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level lt
should be between the upper mark and lower
marks.
UPPER MABKLOWER MARK
lf the level is below the lower mark, pour the recom-
mended fluid into the tiller hole to bring it to the
upper mark. Always use Genuine Honda Premium
Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using
a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality
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DIPSTICK IYELLOW LOOPI
7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the
direction shown.
FRONT
Installthe dipstick in the extent
of the direction shown.
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Page 796 of 2189
Fluid Level
Changing
NOT€: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmis-sion.
'1.Bring the transmission up to operating temperature(the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on the level ground, and turn theengine off.
Remove the drain plug. and drain the automatictransmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: lf a cooler flusher is to be used, see page 14-187 and 14-188.
TRANSMISgION END OOVER
DNAIN PLUG18 x 1.5 mm49 N.m (5.0 kgtm, 36lbf.ftlSEALING WASHERReplace.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer,then refill the transmission with the recommended
fluid into the filler hole to the upper mark on thedipstick. Always use Genuine Honda premium
Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Usinga non-Honda ATF can aftect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.7 | |'2.9 US ql,2.a lmp qtl at Ghlnging
5.9 f 16.2 US qt. 5.2 lmp qt) at overhaul
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Page 938 of 2189
From page 14 260
Check Stall Speed RPM:
Measure the stall speed RPM (see
page 14'298).
ls the stall speed over 3,500 rpm?
Warm Up Engine and Recheck
Failure:1. Warm uP the engine to nor'
mal operating temPerature(the radiator fan comes on)
2. Check whether the start clutchproblem appears again.
Does the problem appear?
The svstem is OK at this time.
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From page 14'286
Check Srall Speed RPM:Measure the stall speed RPM (see
page 14-298).
ls the stall speed over 3,500 rPm?
Warm Up Engine and Becheck
F ilure:1. Warm up the engine to nor
mal operatang temPerature(the radiator fan comes on).
2. Check whether the stan clutchproblem appears again.
Does the problem appear?
The 3v3tem ia OK at thi! iime.
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Page 970 of 2189

Start Clutch Control@
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Start Clutch Calibration Procedure
NOTE: When the following parts are replaced, the TCM
must memorize the feedback signal for the start clutch
control.
. TCM
. Transmissionassembly
. Stan clutch assembly
. Lower valve bodv assembly
. Engine assembly or overhaul
'96 Model Only
CAUTION: Do not uso this procsdure on'97 - (X) mod-
els or you will damage the transmission. On '97 - 00
models, the TCM or PCM memorizes ths loodback sig'
nals when you drive the vehicle.
1. Engage the parking brake, and block the front
wheels securely.
2. Connect the SCS service connector to the Service
Check Connector as shown. (The Service Check
connector (2P) is located under the dash on the
passenger's side of the vehicle.)
CONNECTOR07PAZ - lDl01(xt
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operat-
ing temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
Fully depress the brake pedal and accelerator for 20
seconds in the E] position.
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CONNECTOR I2PI
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7.
Shift into E o|. E position. To store the engine
negative pressure in memory. Iet the engine idle in
E or E position for one minute under the follow-
ing conditions:
. With the brake pedal depressed,
. with the y'\/c switch oFF.
. With the combination light switch OFF.
. With the heater fan switch OFF.
. Turn OFF all other electrical systems
NOTE: Start step 5 within 60 seconds after the radi-
ator fan goes off.
Shift into E position, and let the engine idle for two
minutes to store the feedback signal in memory
under the same conditions as in step 5.
Connect the Honda PGM Tester. Check that the TCM
has completed the start clutch calibration.
NOTE:
. The TCM will not store the feedback signal when
the CVT fluid temperature is below 40"C (104'F)
even if the engine coolant temperature reaches
the normal operating temperature.
. Repeat these procedures until the start clutch
calibration is completed-
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the
Service Check Connector.
'97 - 00 Models
The TCM ('97 - 98 models) and PCM ('99 - 00 models)
memorize the feedback signal when you drive the
vehicle as follows:
. After warming up the engine (the radiator fan
comes onl.
. Shift into E position.
. Turn OFF all electrical systems,
. Drive the vehicle up to the speed 37 mph (60
km/h).
. After the speed reaches 37 mph (60 km/h),
release the accelerator for 5 seconds.