Timing Belt
Removal
Replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
according to the maintenance schedule {normal condi-
tions/severe conditions). lf the vehicle is regularly driven
in either of the following conditions, replace the timing
belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.A.l 100.000 km (Canada).
- ln very high temperatures (over 110'F, 43"C).- In very low temperatures (under -20"F. -29"C).
Turn the crankshaft pu\ley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center (TDC).
Remove the guard bar and splash shield (see page
5-7 ).
Loosen the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt.
MOUNNNG BOLT8 x 1.25 rnm
1.
2.
,l
4. Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (lVC) compres
sor belt (see page 5-4).
6-10
24 N.m {2.4 kgt.m, 17 lbf.ftl
24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m, lt lbf.ftl
5. Loosen the mounting nut and locknut, then remove
the altefnator belt.
LOCKNUTI x 1.25 mm2a N.m 12.4 kgt m, 17 lblftl
6.
10 x 1,25 mm4,1 N.m (,1.5 kgt m, 33 lbtftl
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 Dan and the iack.
12 x 1.25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgf m, 54 lbtftl
7.
BRACKET
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Gylinder Head
Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
l!@ Make sure iacks and safety stands are
placed properly, and hoist blackels ale attachgd to the
correct position on the engine.
NOTE:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors care-
fully while holding the connector portion.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F (38'C)
before loosening the retaining bolts.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
2.
4.
5.
1.Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-5). Remove
the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing(see page 5-2).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5-4).
Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) com,
pressor belt.
ADJUSTINGBOLT
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N m {2.4 ksf.m, 17 lbttt}
IOLER PULLEY BBACKET BOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgtm, 33 lbf ft)
tt aAo-Io
6. Loosen the locknut and mounting nut, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgt.m. 33 lbf.ft)
7. Remove the P/S OUmo bracket.
l0 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 rbf.ft)
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Cylinder Head
Installation
Installthe cylinder head in the reverse order of removal:
1. Clean the cylinder head and block surfaces.
2. Clean the oil control orifice. Install the cylinder headgasket, dowel pins and the oil control orifice on thecylinder block. Always use a new cylinder head gas-ket.
CYLII{DER HEADGASKETR€place.
DOWEL PIN
O.RINGRoplace.
DOWELPIN
OIL CONTBOLORIFICEClean.
Apply clean engine oil to the bolt threads and underthe bolt heads.
4. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in two steps. In thefirst step tighten all bolts, in sequence, to about 29
N.m {3.0 kgf.m,22 lbf.ft); in the finat step, tighten inthe same sequence to 85 N.m (8.7 kgf.m,63 lbf.ft).
Use a beam-type torque wrench. When using a pre-
set-type torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly
and do not overtighten.
lf a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it,loosen the bolt, and retighten it from the 1st step.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS TOROUE SEOUENCE:
Tighten the intake manifold mounting bolts (see
page 6-21).
Install the exhaust manifold bracket. and tighten thenew self-locking nuts (see page 6-20).
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Radiator
Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding (cont'dl
Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal
amount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
. Always use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant.
Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corro-s\on, ca
sng t\e coo\
g sys\em \o ma\lunct\on
o. fail.
For best corrosion protection, the coolant con-
centration must be maintained year-round at50% minimum. Coolant concentrations less than
50% may not provide sufficient protection against
corrosion or freezing. Coolant concentrationsgreater than 60% will impair cooling efficiency
and are not recommended.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or anti-rustproducts; they may not be compatible with the
coolant.
Engine Coolant Refill Capacity Iincluding 0.6 / 10.63US $, 0.53 lmp qtl for hoater and ressrvoirl:
A/T: 3.9 f {4.1 US $, 3.4 lmp qtl
M/T: 1.O t 14.2 US $, 3.5 lmp qrl
10-6
9. Pour coolant into the radiator uD to the base of the
filler neck. When pouring engine coolant. do not let
coolant spill on any electrical pans or the paint. lf
any coolant spills, rinse it oft immediately.
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twice).
Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator,
add coolant if needed.
Put the radiator cap on tightly. then run the engine
again and check for leaks.
11.
10.
12.
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ECM/PCM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P data link connector (OLC), various data can be
retrieved from the ECM/PCM. The items listed in the table below conform to the SAE recommended practice
The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended by SAE.
understanding this data will help to find the causes of intermittent failures or engine problems.
NOTE:
The ',operating values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment and
the individual vehicle.
Unless noted otherwise. "at idle speed" means idling with the engine completely warmed up, transmission in position
Park or neutral and the A,./C and all accessories turned otf.
DataDesc.iptionOp€rating ValuoFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code
(DTC)
lf the ECM/PCM detects a problem, it will store it as a
code consisting of one letter and tour numbers
Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code (Poxxx)
or a Honda-defined code (P'lxxx) will be output to the
tester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECN4/PCN4 computes engine speed from the signals
sent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.
This data is used for determining the time and amount of
fuel iniection.
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication
At idle speed:'97 - 98 models:
750 t 50 rpm'99 - 00 models:
730 f 50 rpm
YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM/PCM converts pulse signals from the Vehicle
Speed Sensor (VSSI into speed data.
Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manifold
Absolute
Pressure (MAP)
The absolute pressure caused in the intake manifold by
engine load and speed.
With engin6 stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo-
spheric pressure
At idle speed:
2a - 41 kPa {210 - 310
mmHg, 8.3 - 12.2 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
{ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature into volt-
age and signals the ECM/PCM. The sensor is a thermistor
whose internal resistance changes with coolant tempera-
ture. The ECM/PCM uses the voltage signals from the
ECT sensor to determine the amount of injected fuel
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temPer-
ature and IAT
With engine warmed uP:
approx. 163 - 2'12'F
(73 - 100"c)
YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor (HO25)
(Primary,
Sensor 1)
(Secondary
Sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen content in
the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals to the
ECMiPCM. Based on these signals, the ECM/PCM controls
the airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high (that is.
when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiometric ratio), the
voltage signal is lower.
When the orygen content is low (that is, when the ratio
is richer than the stoichiometric ratio), the voltage signal
is higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
about 0.1 - 0.9
NO
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont'd)
DataDescliptionOperating ValueFreezo Data
HO2S
Feedback
Loop Status
Loop status is indicated as "open" or "closed".
Closed: Based on the HO2S output, the ECM/pCM deter-mines the airlfuel ratio and controls the amount ofinjected fuel.
Open: ignoring HO2S output, the ECM/pCiM refers to sig,nals from the TP, MAP, and ECT sensors to control theamount of injected fuel.
At idle speed: closed
YES
Short Term
Fuel Trim
The airlfuel ratio correction coefficient for correcting theamount of injected fuel when HO2S feedback is in theclosed loop status. When the signal from the HO2S isweak, short term fuel trim gets higher, and the ECM/PCMincreases the amount of injected fuel. The airlfuel ratiogradually gets richer, causing a higher HO2S output.Consequently. the short term fuel trim is lowered. andthe ECM/PCM reduces the amount of injected fuel.This cycle keeps the airfuel ratio close to the stoichio-metric ratio when in closed looD status.
t:20y"
YES
Long Term
Fuel Trim
Long term fuel trim is computed from shon term fueltrim and indicates changes occuring in the fuel supplysystem over a long period.
lf long term fuel trim is higher than 1,00. the amount ofinjected fuel must be increased. lf it is lower than L00.the amount of injected fuel must be reduced.
! 20%
Intake Air
Temperature
(IAT)
The IAT sensor converts intake air temperature into volt-age and signals the ECrU/PCM. When intake air tempera-ture is low, the internal resistance of the sensorincreases, and the voltage signal is higher.
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temper-
ature and ECTYES
Throttle
Position
Based on the accelerator pedal position, the openingangle of the throttle valve is indicateo.At idle speed:
approx. 10%
lgnition
Timing
lgnition timing is the ignition advance angle set by theECM/PCM. The ECM/PCM matches ignition timing to thedriving conditions.
At idle speed: 16'1 4.
BTDC with the SCS ser-
vtce connector connected.
NO
Calculated
Load Value(cLV)
CLV is the engine load calculated from the MAp data.At idle speed:
2A - 410/o
At 2,500 rpm with no load:
13 - 260/o
YES
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ldle Control System
System Description
The idle speed of the engjne is controlled by the ldle Air Control (lAC) Valve'
The valve changes the amount of air bypassing into the intake manifold in response to electric current controlled by the
ECM/PCM. When the lAc valve is activated, the valve opens to maintain the proper idle speed.
YEL/ From PGM'FI
BLK TMAIN RELAY
VARIOUSSENSORS
4.
IAC VALVE
INTAKE MANIFOLD
After the engine starts, the IAC valve opens for a certain time. The amount of air is increased to raise the idle speed
about 150 - 300 rpm.
when the cootant temperature ts row, the lAc valve is opened to obtain the proper fast idle speed The amount o{
bvoassed air is thus controlled in relation to the engine coolant temperature
When the idle speed is out o{ specification and the scan tool does not indicate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0505
or P1508, check the following items:
. Adjust the idle speed (see page 11-169, 170)
. Air conditioning signal (seepagell-1551
. ALT FR signal (see page 1l-159)
. Starter switch signal (see page 11-16'1)
. A,/T gear position signal (see section 14)
. PSP switch signal (seepagell-162)
. Brake switch signal (see page 11-165)
. Fast idlethermovalve (see page'11 168)
. Hoses and connecttons. IAC valve and its mounting O-rings
lf the above items are normat, suDslitute a known-good IAC valve and readjust the idle speed {see page 11-169, 170)
lf the idle speed still cannot be adjusted to specification (and the scan tool does not indicate DTC P0505 or Pl508)
after IAC valve reolacement, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck lf symptom goes away' replace the
original ECM/PCM.
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ldle Control System
ldle Air Control llAC) Valve
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Pl508: A probtem in the ldle Air Controt flAC) varvecircuit.
The IAC Valve changes the amount of air bypassing the throttle body in response to a current signal from the ECM/PCM inorder to maintain the proper idle speed.
37 model;
IAC VALVE 2P CONNECTOR {C132}
,f rcp'# IYEL/BI.(II2f-1-d)
Y
Wir€ side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
tacvIBLK/BLU)
From AIR To INTAKECLEANER MANIFOLD
Wire side of female terminals
The MIL has beon .eport€d on.OIC Pl508 is sto.ed.
Problem veiification:1. Do the PCM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine, and warm itup to normal operating tem-perature.
Inte.mittent failure, systcm b OKat thi3 time. Check tor poo. con-nections or loose wircs at C132(lAC v.lvel and at the PCM.
ls DTC Pl508 indicated?
Check lor an open in the wir6{lGPl lins}:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the IAC valve 2Pconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).4. Measure voltage between bodyground and the IAC valve 2Pconnector term inal No.2.
Repair open in the wire trctwoontha IAC v!lv6 and the PGM-Flmain relly.
Chock for an opan o. short in thowi.e (lACv linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reconnect the IAC valve2P connector.2. Disconnect the PCM conneclorA (32P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).4, Measure voltage betweenbody ground and PCM con-nector terminal A12.
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