ldle Gontrol System
Alternator (ALT) FR Signal (cont'dl
'98 - 00 modols:
ALT CONNECTOR (C1I}5I
4P
rH] Arr Fl'l'ltwHr/REo)l3laF1
I JUMPER WIRE JUMPER+ WIRE
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31PI
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31P}
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B (25P)
Insp€ction of ALT FR Signsl.
Check fo. a shon in th. wire {ALTF linel:1. Disconn6ct the 4P (3P)* con-nector from the ALT.2. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).3. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals C5and 820.Ch€ck for a sho.t in iho wirc lAlTF lino):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnecl the negative bat,tery cable from the battery.3. Disconnect ECM,PCM connec-torC (31P).
4. Check for continuity betwoenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal c5.
ls there approx. 5 V7
Check the opcration of the ALT:1. Turn the ignitioo switch OFF.2. Reconnect rhe ALT 4P (3P)*connector to the ALT.3. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator lan comes on,then let it idle.4. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals C5and 820.
Roprir lhort in tho wirc bstweentho ECM/PCM {Csl and the ALT.
Substitut. r known-good ECM/PCM and roch.ck. It Droscrib.dvoltage b now lvrilabls, .eplaccth. o.igin!l ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage decrease whenheadlights and rear defogger areturned on?ALT FR 3ignol is OK,
Chock lor an opon in tha wire (ALTF linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the negative bat-tery cable from the battery.3. Disconnect ECM/PCM con-nector C (31P).4. Disconnect the 4P 13P)* con,nector from the ALT.5. Connect the ALT 4P {3P)* con-nector terminal No. 4 1No. 1)*to body ground with a jumper
6. Check for continuity betwe€nbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal C5.
Rsprir opan wiro batw.en thoECM/PCM lcsl .nd th. ALT.ls there continuity?
AI.T F IWHT/REDI
ALT F {WHT/REDI
Wire side ot Iemale terminals
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Starter Switch Signal
This signals the ECM/PCM when the engine is cranking.
'97 model:
A {32P}
'98 - 00 models:
Transmission in E or E position.
LGl(BBN/BLK)
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONI{ECTORS
STS (BLU/ORNI
c t31P)
NOTE:. M/T: Clutch pedal must be depressed.. A/T: Transmission in E orE position
Check for an opan ot short in the
wire (STS linel:Measure voltage between PCM
connector terminals C6 and Ag
with the ignition switch in the
start (lll) position.
lnspect the No. 31 STARTER SIG-
NAL (7.5 A)Illse in the under'dashls there battery voltage?- Reoair short in the wire be-
tween the PCM lc6l and th.No. 31 STARTER SIGNAL 17 5A) tuse ot the PGM-FI main
reray.- Reolace the No. 31 STARTERSIGNAL t7.5 Altu.e.
Starter swiich signal i3 OK.
Repair opon in the wire betweonrh6 PCM lc6l and the No 31
STARTER SIGNAL 17.5 A)fuse.
A (32P)
Wire side oI female terminals
Check tor an open or short in thewir€ (STS line):Measure voltage between ECM/
PCM connector terminals A24
and 820 with the ignition switchin the start position (lll).
Inspect the No. 31 STARTER SIGNAL (7.5 A){use in the under-dashls there battery voltage?
- Reoair shorl in the wire
betwe€n the ECM/PCM lA2,fland the No, 31 STARTER SIG-NAL t7.5 Al tu3€ ot the PGM'Fl main rclay.- Repl.c. tho No. 31 STARTERSIGNAL 17.5 Al fu3e.
Starter switch 3ignal is OK.
Repair opon in tho wire between
the ECM/PCM {A241 and the No
31 STARTER SIGNAL (7.5 A) tu3e
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Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Signal
This signals the ECM/PCM when the power steering load is high.
'97 model:
*: Do not hold the steering wheel at tulllock for more than five seconds,
Wire side of female terminals
PSP SWTTCH 2P CONNECTOR 1C135)
PSP SW (GRN)
JUMPER T_7 1 \vnRE t--f r)
GND IBLK}
Wire 3id6 of female terminals
Inspection ot PSP switch signal.
Check for an open in the wire {PSPSYV line):1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Measure voltage betweenPCN4 connector terminals C16and A9.
Check tor an open in lhe wire (PSPSW linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PSP switch 2Pconnecror,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. At the harness side, connectthe PSP switch 2P connectorterminals No. 1 and No. 2with a jumper wire.5, Measute voltage betweenPCM connector terminals C16and A9.
ls there less than 1.0 V?
- Ropsir open in the wi.e be-twoon the PCM lcl6l and thePSP switch.- Ropdir open in BLK wire be-tween the PSP switch andG101.
ls there less than 1.0 V?Check the operation oI lhe PSPswitch:1. Stan the engine2. Turn the steering wheelto thefull lock position*.
3. Measure voltage between PCMconnector terminals C16 andA9.
ls there battery voltage?
PSP switch signal is OK.(To page 11-163)
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Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Signal (cont'dl
'98 - 00 models:
*: Do not hold the steering wheel at lulllock for more than five seconds.
ECM/FCM CONNECTORS
PSP SwlTCH 2P CONNECTOR ICl35}
PSP SW IGRNI
JUMpER f-7 T \wtRE L-5 rl
GND (3LX}
Wire side of lemale terminals
Inspection of PSP swilch 3ignal.
Ch€ck tor rn opon in the wire (PSP
SW line):1. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).2. Measure voltage betlveen ECM/PCM connector terminals 426and 820.
Chock for an open in the wire IPSPSW lin€):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PSP switch 2Pconnector,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. At the wire side. connect thePSP switch 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No.2 with a
5. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals 426and 820.
ls there less than 1.0 V?
- Ropai. open in the wire be-tweon th6 ECM/PCM (A26)
and th6 PSP .witch.- R6p.ir open in BLK wire be-tween tho PSP 3witch andG 101,
lsthere less than 1.0 V?Check the op€ration of the PSPswitch:1. Stan the engine2. Turn steering wheel to the fulllock position*.3. Measure voltage b€tween ECM/PCM connector terminals A26and 820.
ls there battery voltage?
PSP switch signal is OK.
Wire side of female terminals
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(To page 11-165)
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ldle Control System
Fast ldle Thermo Valve lA/T)
Description
To prevent erratic running when the engine is warming
up, it is necessary to raise the idle speed. The fast idle
thermo valve is controlled by a thermowax plunger.
When the engine is cold, the engine coolant surround-
ing the thermowax contracts the plunger, allowing addi-
tional air to be bvDassed into the intake manifold so that
the engine idles faster. When the engine reaches operat-
ing temperature. the valve closes, reducing the amount
of air bypassing into the intake manifold.
IDLEADJUSTING
IDLETHERMOVALVE
AIR BYPASS VALVE
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Inspgction
NOTE: The fast idle thermo valve is factory adjusted; it
should not be disassembled.
1. Remove the intake air duct from the throttle body.
2. Start the engine,
3. Put your finger over the lower port in throttle body,
and make sure that there is air flow with the engine
cold (engine coolant temperature below 86"F, 30'C).
lf there is no air flow, replace the fast idle thermo
valve and retest,
O-RINGSReplace.
11.0 kgfl.m, 7.2 lbl.ftl
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes
on, then let it idle.
Check that the valve is completely closed. lf the valve
is leaking, the idle speed will drop when you cover the
lower pon. Check the engine coolant level and for air
in the engine cooling system {see section 10). lf the
cooling system is OK, replace the fast idle thermo
valve and recheck.
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ldle Speed Setting
Inspoction/Adiustmont
37 modsl:
NOTE:
. Before setting the idle speed, check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reportsd on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs
- Air cleaner- PCV system
. lcanada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Stan the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer or a Honda PGM Tester.
Disconnect the 2P connector from the ldle Air Con-
trol (lAC) valve.
IAC VALVE
lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-
erator pedal slightly depr6ss6d, Stabilize the rpm at
1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engine
idles.
Check idling in no-load conditions: hsadlights,
blower fan, rear d€fogger, radiator fan, and air con-
ditioner are not operating.
ldle spood should b.:
{80 t 50 rpm {in Park or noutr.ll
IDLE
7.
Adjust the idle sp6ed,
idle adjusting screw.
if necessary, by turning the
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect the 2P connector to the IAC valve, then
remove the BACK UP (RAD|Ol (7.5 Al fuse in the
under-hood fuse/rslav box for 10 seconds to reset
the PCM.
Restart and let the engine idle with no-load condi-
tions for one minute, then check the idle speed.
NOTE: (Canadal Pullthe parking brake lever up. Stan
the engine, then check that the headlights are off.
ldlo Ep€ed rhould be:
75O t 50 rpm (in P.rk or noutr.ll
Let the engine idl6 for one minute with the head-
lights (Low) ON, and check th€ idl€ speed.
ldle lpcod 3hould bo:
750 t 50 ]pm (in Park or nautlal)
Turn the headlights off. Let th€ engine idle for one
minute with the headlights (Low) ON, heater fan
switch at Hl and air conditioner on. then check the idle
sDeeo.
ldl. specd should b6:
7d) 1 50 rpm {in Park or nautral}
lf the idle speed is not within specification, see the
symptom chart on page 11-64. (cont'd)
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ldle Speed Setting (cont'd)
38 - 0O mod6l3:
NOTE: Before setting the idle speed, check the follow-
ing items:- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs
- Air cleaner- PCV system
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3.000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer.
Disconnect the IAC valve 2P connector and the EVAP
purge control solenoid valve 2P connector.
CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
SOLENOID VALVE
lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-
erato. pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at
1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engine
idles.
Che€k the idle in no-load conditions: headlights, blow-
er fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner
are not operating,
ldle speed should bo:
480 t 50 rpm {in PErk or noutrall
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lf necessary, adjust the idle speed, by turning the
idle adjusting screw.
After adjusting the idle speed, recheck the ignition
timing (see section 4). lf it is out of spec, go back to
steo 4.tDt.E
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Reconnect the 2P connectors to the IAC valve and
the EVAP purge control solenoid valve, then do the
ECM/PCM reset procedure.
8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditions
for one minute, then check the idle speed.
ldle speod should be:,98 model:
750 t 50 rpm tin Park or neutral)'9!l - 00 modsls:
730 i 50 lpm lin Psrk or neutral)
NOTE: lf the idle speed increases to 780 t 50 rpm(770 1 50 rpml*, this means the EVAP system is
purging the canister. To stop the purging temporari-
ly, raise the engine speed above 1,000 rpm with the
accelerator pedal, then slowly release the pedal.*: '99 - 00 models
9. Let the engine idle for one minute with the head-
lights (Low) ON, and check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
38 mod6l:
750 f 50 rpm (in Palk or neutrall'99 - 00 modols:
730 t 50 rpm (in Palk or neutral)
10. Turn the headlights off. Let the engine idle for one
minute with the heater fan switch at Hl and air con-
ditioner on, then check the idle speed.
ldls spqed should be:'98 model:
780 t 50 rpm (in Park or neutrall'99 - 00 mod€ls:
7701 50 rpm lin Park or neutral)
lf the idle speed is not within specification. see the
Symptom Chart on page 11-64.
ADJUSTING
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3. Before connecting a new fuel tube/quick-connect fit-
ting assembly, remove the old retainer from the
mating pipe.
with thetabs pulled
apart, removeand discardthe retarner
Ncw FUEL TUBE/OUICK.CONNECTFI?TING ASSEMBLY
4.Align the quick-connect fittings with the pipe. and
align the retainer locking pawls with the connector
grooves. Then press the quick-connect fittings onto
the pipe until both retainer pawls lock with a click-
Ing sound.
NOTE: lf it is hard to connect, put a small amount of
new engine oil on the pipe end.
5. Make sure the connection is secure and that the pawls
are firmly locked into place; check visually and bypulling the connector.
Reconnect the battery negative cable, and turn the
ignition switch ON (ll). The fuel pump will run for
about two seconds, and fuel pressure will rise. Repeat
two or three times, and check that there is no leakage
in the fuel supply system.
6.
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