lgnition Timing Inspection
1.
4.
5.
Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the data link
connector (DTC), and check for DTC'S. lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
inspecting the ignition timing.
Startthe engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
Check the idle speed (see page 11-138).
Follow the tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu
{see the tester operator's manual),
Connect the timing light to the service loop.
o
6. Point the light toward the pointer (A) on the cam
chain case. Check the ignition timing under no load
conditions: headlights, blower fan. rear window
defogger, and air conditioner are not operaling. lf
the ignition timing differs from the specification,
and there are no engine control module {ECM)DTcs,
replace the ECM (see page 11-4)
lgnition Timing:
8"+2" BTDC {RED mark {B)) during idling in neutral
A
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnectthe Honda PGM Tester and thetiming
light.
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Gharging System
Charging Circuit Troubleshooting (cont'd)
6. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
7. Raise the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it
there.
8. Turn the headlights (high beam) on, and measure
voltage at the under-hood fuse/relay box terminal.
ls the voltage between 13.9 and 15.1 v?
YES-Go to step 9.
NO Repair or replace the alternator components
(see page 4-30).1
9. Read the amperage at '13.5 V.
NOTE: Adjust the voltage by turning the blower
motor, rear window defogger, brake lights. etc. ON.
ls the amperage 604 ot morc?
YES-Alternator/regulator operation is OK. I
NO Repair or replace the alternator components(see page 4-30).1
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Alternator Control System Test
NOTE: After troubleshooting, perform the engine
control module (ECM) idle learn procedure (see page
11-139).
1 . Check for proper operation of the electrical load
detector (ELD) by checking the malfunction
indicator lamp (MlL) (see page 1 l-3). lf a DTC is
present, diagnose and repair the cause before
continuing with this test.
2. Disconnect the engine wire harness 6P connector
from the starter sub harness 6P connector.
3. Start the engine, and turn the headlights (high
beam) ON,
4. Measure voltage between the engine wire harness
6P connector terminal No. 2 and the positive
terminal of lhe battery.
C {WHT/GRN)
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS 6P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
ls there 1 V or less?
YES Go to step 8.
NO-Go to step 5.
Turn the headlights and ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
5.
6.
BATTERY
ldle Control System
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P0505: ldle Control System Malfunction
NOTE: lf DTC P1519 is stored atthe same time as DTC
P0505, troubleshoot DTC P1519 first, then recheck for
DTC P0505.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle,
2. Checkthe engine speed at idle with no,load
conditions: headlights, blower fan, rear defogger,
radiator fan, and air conditioner off.
Is the engine running at 750t50 rpm?
YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this
trme.I
NO lf the idle speed is less than 700 rpm, go to
step 3; if it's 800 rpm or higher, go to step 4.
3. Disconnect the idle air control {lAC) valve3P
connector.
Does the engine speed increase or fluctuate?
YES- Check the idle speed {see page 1 1-138). lf the
idle will not adjust properly, clean the passage in
the throttle body, and then adjust the idle. I
NO- Replace the IAC valve.I
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Remove the intake air duct from the throttle body.
6. Start the engine, and let it idle.
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7. Put your fingers on the lower pon (A) inthethrottle
oooy.
Does the engine stall?
YES Checkthe idle speed (see page 11-138). lfit's
out of specification, replace the IAC valve.l
NO With the throttle valve completely closed,
check for vacuum leaks, and repair as necessary.l
ldle Gontrol System
't.
Alternator FR Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
Disconnect the alternator 4P connector from the
alternalor.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Measure voltage between ECM connector
terminals 424 and 813.
ECM CONNECTORS
2.
3.
A l31Pl
1 21345611 | 1.,'I
1011112,/56,/r8119l2C21
2312428129130
L(BRN/YEL)
ALTF(WHT
213 4t561
89ltal,/l/15
Wire side of female terminals
ls there about 5 V?
YES Go to step 4.
NO-Go to step 13.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Reconnect the alternator 4P connector.
6. Slan the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.
7. lvleasure voltage between ECM connector
terminals A24 and B 13.
Does the voltage decrease when the headlights
and rear window defogger arc tutned on?
YES The alternator FR signal is OK.l
NO-Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
10. Disconnect the alternator 4P connector.
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'11. Connect alternator 4P con necto r term inal No.4 to
body ground with a jumper wire.
ALTERNATOR 4P CONNECTOR
12
ALTF34IWHT/RED)
JUMPER WIRE
12.
Wire side of female terminals
Check for continuity between body ground and
EClvl connector terminal 813.
ECM CONNECTOB B (24PI
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES-Testthe alternator (see page 4-22).1
NO Repair open in the wire between the ECM(B 13) and the alternator.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect ECM connector B (24P).
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13.
't 4.
System Description
Heater Control Panel Inputs and Outputs
CONNECTOR A {r/rP)
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
HEATER CONTFOL PANEL CONNECIORS
CONNECTOR B (22P)
W re s de oitema eterm nals
Cavity Wire color_| \ln YAIR MIX POTENTIAL +5V
Sional
OUTPUT2LT GRNSENSOR COMMON GROUNDINPUT3PNK/BLUAIR MIX HOTOUTPUTBLUA,/C PRESSURE SWITCHINPUT5GRNA/ELRECIRCULATEINPUT6GRNA/VHTFRESHINPUT7BLUI/ELPOWER TRANSISTOROUTPUT8BLU/REDBLOWER FEEDBACKINPUTIGRNAIR MIX COOLOUTPUT10YEL/REDMODE DEFOUTPUT11. YEVBTU
YEL/BLK
MODE VENT
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY
OUTPUT
INPUTBLKGROUNDOUTPUT14B LK/YELlG2 (Power)INPUT
Bon
CavityWire colorSiqnal1--T
2
3BLIVREDREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH LEDINPUT
4LT GRNA./C SWITCH LEDINPUT
5LT GRN/BLKRECIRCULATION CONTROL SWITCH LEDINPUT
6PNVBLKAIR MIX POTENTIALOUTPUT
7BRNEVAPORATOR TEIMPERATURE SENSOROUTPUT
8
9
10
GAUGE ASSEMBLYal' 'TDr ri11RED
RED/BLKTAILLIGHTS RELAYINPUT
14BLUREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCHINPUTicLT GRN/REDA/C SWITCHINPUT16YEVREDRECIRCULATION CONTROL SWITCHINPUT17YEUGRNMODE 4OUTPUT18WHT/BLUMODE 3OUTPUT19RED/BLUMODE 2OUTPUT20RED/YELMODE 1OUTPUTBRN^,^/HTIGN (PowedOUTPUT22R E DA/r'HT(Not used)
(cont'd)
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\Body Electrical
Body ElectricalSpecialToolsGeneral Troubleshooting tntorrnaiion.'......
Relay and Control Unit Locations .....
Connectors and Harnesses
Fuse/Relay Boxes ...............................
Power Distribution .............................
Ground Distribution ...........................
Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ..............
Battery ..............
Relays ................
*lgnition Switch ..............
*Gauges
Component Location Index .......................Self-diagnostic Procedure ..........................Circuit DiagramGauge Bulb Replacement ..........................Gauge Assembly ReplacementCoolant Temperature
Gauge Troubleshooting .... ....................Vehicle Speed Signal CircuitTroubleshootingVSS Replacement
Exterior LightsComponent Location Index .......................Circuit DiagramDaytime Running Lights ControiUnit Input Test (Canada) ........................Headlight Ad,ustment .................. .. .....Headlighr Replacement ..............................Combination Light SwitchTest/ReplacementBulb ReplacementTaillight Replacement ..........................High Mount Brake Light Replacement ......License Plate Light Replacement ..............Side Marker Light Replacement ................Brake Pedal Position Switch Test ..............Side Turn Signal Light Replacement ........
Turn Signal/HazardFlasher SystemComponent Location Index .......................Circuit DiagramTurn Signal/Hazard Relay lnputTest ........Hazard Warning Switch Test
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22-7
22-13
22-44
22-46
22-4A
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22-50
22-51
22-53
22-5422-5622-5422 6322-64
22-64
22-6522 61
22-6822--71
22-7 622-7422-79
22-AO22-4122-8222-4222-4322-4322-4422-84
22-8 522 A622-8722-88
22-10422-105
22-10622-107
Entry Lights control systemComponent Location Index ....................... 22-89Circuit Diagram ......... 22 90lgnition Key Switch Test .....................,...... 22-9'llgnition Key Light Test ............................... 22-91Control Unit Input Test ..........,.................... 22 92
Interior LightsComponent Location Index ....................... 22-94Circuit Diagram ......... 22-95Ceiling LighVSpotlightsTesVReplacement ................................... 22-96Rear Ceiling Light TesVReplacem ent ........ 22-96Cargo Area Light Test/Replacem ent ......... 22-97Hatch Latch Switch Test ..,..,....................... 22-97
*Audio SystemComponent Location Index ....................... 22-98Circuit Diagram ......... 22,99Audio Unit Removal/lnstallation ............... 22-1OOAudio Unit Connector Replacement ......... 22-101Speaker Replacement ................................ 22-102Roof Antenna Rep1acement ....................-.. 22-103
Rear Window DefoggerComponent Location Index ...........Circuit Diasram .. ....... .. ..... ....... ...:::::.::.::.Function TestDefogger Wire Repair .................................Noise Condenser CapacityTest ................
MoonroofComponent Location Index ....................... 22-1OBCircuit Diagram ......... 22-109Moonroof Control Unit Input Test ............. 22-'l10Switch TesVReplacement ........,.....,........... 22-1 12Motor Test ................. 22-112Limit Swilch Test ...... 22-'l'13Auto-stop Switch Test ................................ 22-1 13
Power MirrorsComponent Location Index ....................... 22-114Circuit Diagram ......... 22-115Function Test ............. 22-116Power Mirror Switch Test .......................... 22-ll7Power Mirror Actuator Test ....................... 22-117Power Mirror Actuator Replacement ........ 22-11A
* HornsComponent Location Index ....................... 22-120Circuit Diagram ......... 22-121Horn TesVReplacement ...........................-. 22-122Horn Switch Test .,.... 22-122
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Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box
Fuse
Number
AmpsWire ColorComponent(s) or Circuit(s) Protected
115ABLKA/VHTlgnition coils
2204WHT/REDAirlfuel ratio sensor, ECM
310ARED/BLUDaytime running Iights control unit {Canada)10ABLI(ORNAir/fuel ratio sensor relay, Alternator, CMP sensor, Cruise control main
switch, Cruise control unit. ELD unit, Evaporative emission (EVAP) bypass
solenoid valve, Evaporative emission (EVAP)canister purge valve,
Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister vent shut valve, Secondary H02S,
Vehicle speed sensor
5Not used
67.5AYEUGRNMoonroof control unit, Moonroof open and close relay, Power window
relaV
7204GRNMoonroof motor
I7.5AYEUREDAudio unit
910AGRNOPDS unit, Rear window wiper motor, Rear window washer motor, Rear
window wiper intermittent control unit
107.54YELBack-up lights, Cruise indicator light, EPS control unit, Gauge assembly,
Keyless receiver unit, Multiplex control unit, Security control unit
connector (optional)
117.5ABLIVORNABS modulator-control unit
127.5AYEUREDDaytime runnino liohts control unit (Canada)
1310APNKSRS unit't410ABLK/YE LA,,/C compressor clutch relay, Blower motor relay, Condenser fan relay,
Heater control panel, Power mirror actuator, Power mirror defogger(Canada), Radiator fan relay, Rear window defogger relay, Recirculation
control motor1ENot used
loNot used
1715AYE L/B LKECM, Fuel pump
B LK/YE L>H> Unrr
1815AYEUGRNAccessory power socket
197.5AYEUBLKTurn siqnal/hazard relav, Turn siqnal liohts
2030AGRN/BLKMultiplex control unit, Windshield washer motor. Windshield wioer motor21Not used
22204GRN/BLKPassenqer's window motor
2320A.G R N,A/VHTDriver's window motor
24Not used
25Not used
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Ground Distribution
Ground to Components Index
GroundComponent or circuit qrounded
Batterv, Transmission housinq
E ngine
G 101ECM (PG is BLK; LG is BRN/YEL)
BLK: IAC valve, lgnition coils, Vehicle speed sensor, VTEC solenoid valve
BRNA/EL: Camshaft oosition (CMP) sensor. CKP sensor, TDC sensor. VTEC oil pressure switch
G 15' ]EPS control unit
G201ELD unit. Multiplex control inspection connector, Multiplex control unit, Power window relay, Rear
window washer motor, Right front parking light, Right front side marker light, Right front turn signal
light, Turn signal/hazard relay, Washer fluid level sensor (Canada) , Windshield washer motor,
Windshield wiDer motor
G202ABS modulator-control unit
G301
G401
Blower motor relay, Brake fluid level switch, Condensor fan motor, Cruise control actuator, Left front
parking light, Left front side marker light, Left front turn signal light, Radiator fan motor, Radiator fan
swrtcn
Combination liqht switch, lqnitlon kev srvitch, Wiper/wasfrer sr,virch
G402Left and riqht airbaq sensors, SRS unit
G 451Data link connector (DLC)
G501Clutch interlock switchm Clutch pedal position switch (for cruise control), Cruise control main switch,
Cruise control unit, Daytime running lights control unit (Canada), Driver's door lock knob switch,
Driver's door lock switch, Driver's power window motor, Heater control panel, Left power mirror
defogger (Canada), left side turn signal light, Moonroof control unit, Monroof open and close relays,
Moonroof position sensor '1, Moonroof seitch, Power mirror switch, Power transistor, Power window
master switch. SDotliqhts
G502Accessory power socket, Gauge assembly, Keyless receiver unit, lvlultiplex control unit, Right power
mirror defogger {Canada)
G503Audio unit
G551Driver's seat belt switch, Fuel gauge sending unit, Fuel pump, Memory erase signal (IMES) connector,
OPDS unit. Rioht seat belt switch
G552High mount brake light, License plate lights, Rear window defogger, Rear window defogger noise
condenser. Rear window wioer motor, Hatch latch switch
Back-up lights, Brake lights, Rear side marker lights, Rear turn signal lights, Rear window wiper noise
condenser, Rear window wiper intermittent control unit, Taillights
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