2001 HONDA ACCORD ECU

Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Park the car on level ground. Shut
of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
1. 2.3. 4.
6.
6-cylinder models
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance Automatic Transmission
248
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Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the car sitting on
level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Genuine Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt and tighten it securely.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the tube to
bring it to the upper mark. Always
use Genuine Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it is not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect shift quality. Have
the transmission drained and
ref illed with Genuine Honda ATF-
Z1 as soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly f lush the transmission,
the technician should drain and ref ill
it with genuine Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid),
then drive the vehicle a short
distance. Do this three times. Then
drain and ref ill the transmission a
final time. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
5.
6.
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
5-speed Manual Transmission
249
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Torque the spark plug. (If you do
not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug two-thirds of a turn
af ter it contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
Put the new spark plug into the
socket; then screw it into the hole.
Screw it in by hand so you do not
crossthread it.
Install the ignition coil. Reinstall
the hexagon socket head cap bolt.Push the wire connector onto the
ignition coil. Make sure it locks in
place.
Spark Plug Gap: Reinstall the cover on the front
cylinder bank while putting its
mounting clip in the hole on the
passenger’s side. Secure the cover
by turning the heads of the two
holding clips one-quarter turn
clockwise with a f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Repeat this procedure f or the
other f ive spark plugs.
NGK:
DENSO:
6. 7.
8.9.
10. 11.
Specif ications:
Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
Maint enance 259
13 lbf·ft (18 N·m , 1.8 kgf·m)
0.04 in (1.1 mm)PKJ16CR-L11
PZFR5F-11
0
0.1 mm
Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A
spark plug that is too loose can
overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.

If you use a liquid air f reshener,
make sure you f asten it securely so it
does not spill as you drive.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Clean the windows, inside and out,
with a commercially-available glass
cleaner. You can also use a mixture
of one part white vinegar to ten parts
water. This will remove the haze that
builds up on the inside of the
windows. Use a sof t cloth or paper
towels to clean all glass and clear
plastic surf aces.
If your seat belts get dirty, you can
use a sof t brush with a mixture of
mild soap and warm water to clean
them. Do not use bleach, dye, or
cleaning solvents. They can weaken
the belt material. Let the belts air-
drybeforeyouusethecar. If you want to use an air f reshener/
deodorizer in the interior of your car,
it is best to use a solid type. Some
liquid air f resheners contain chemi-
cals that may cause parts of the
interior trim and f abric to crack or
discolor.
Seat Belts
A ir Fresheners
Windows
Interior Care
Appearance Care
292
LLOOOOPP
The rear window def ogger and
antenna wires are bonded to the inside
of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and-
down can dislodge and break these
wires. When cleaning the rear window,
use gentle pressure and wipe side-to-
side.

Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
15.
16.
CONT INUED
LX with ABS, EX, EX-V6 models
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed301
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80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole. Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):
Youhearnothing,oralmost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
17.
18.
19. 20.
21.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won’t Start
If Your Engine Won’t Start
302WWIINNGGBBOOLLTTSSPPAACCEERRCCOONNEE Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack and tools
securely before driving.

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On Canadian models
1 23456 7 89
10111213 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A IG1 Fuel Pump
IG1 SRS
IG2 HAC
R/C Mirror
IG2 Day Light
ECU (ECM/PCM), Cruise
Control
IG1 Moonroof , Washer
ACC
Instrument Panel, Back-up
Lights
IG1 Turn Signals
IG1 Coil
IG1 Wiper
STS Moonroof
Driver Power Seat Recline
Assistant Power Seat
Recline
Driver Power Seat Slide
Assistant Power Seat Slide
Daytime Running Light
Rear Lef t Power Window
Front Right Power Window
Radio, Cigarette Lighter
Small Lights
Interior Light, Courtesy
Lights
Power Door Locks
Clock
ABS Motor Check
Front Lef t Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
On Canadian models
123 4 56789
1011 12 13141516 30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
Circuits Protected
No. Amps.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 319
INTERIOR FUSE BOXES
:
DRIVER’S SIDE
PASSENGER’S SIDE
:

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Radiator Overheating . 309
...
Radio/Cassette Sound System . 125
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 281
..........................
Rear Seat Armrest . 94
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 93
............................
Rear View Mirror . 99
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 66 .........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 88, 91
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 196
.............................
Reminder Lights . 53
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 75
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 253
.......................................
Coolant . 241
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 235
..........................................
Fuses . 318
................................
Light Bulbs . 278
....................................
Schedule . 224
.......................
Spark Plugs . 256, 258
...........................................
Tires . 271
.............................
Wiper Blades . 263
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash . 42
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 184
...............................
Restraint, Child . 19
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 198
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Rotation, Tire . 271
...............................
Parking Brake . 101
.................................
Parking Lights . 63
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 335
.............................
PGM-FI System . 334
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 289
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
............................
Protecting Adults . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
........................
Protecting Children . 19
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 28
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 34
.........
Protecting Small Children . 31
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 37
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Saf ety Belts . 8
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 344 .................................
Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
..................................
Door Locks . 10
..........................
Head Restraints . 10
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
.....................
Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
...........................................
Seat Belts . 8
...............
Additional Information . 40
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 41
.....................................
Cleaning . 292
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40
................................
Maintenance . 42
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 40, 54
...................
System Components . 40
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 17
........................
Seats, Adjusting the . 88
............................
Security System . 175
...............................
Serial Number . 324
...........................
Service Intervals . 224
...........................
Service Manual . 345
.........
Service Station Procedures . 178
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