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YES
NO
4-7
A
B
10. Make sure the shift lever is in N or P (A/T model) orneutral (M/T model), then disconnect the engine
wire harness 1P connector (A). Connect a jumper
wire from the battery positive terminal to the
starter subharness 1P connector (B).
Go to step 11.
Check the starter subharness. If the wire is OK,
remove the starter (see page 4-10), then repair or
replace (see page 4-13) it as necessary. 11. Check the following items in the order listed until
you find the problem circuit:
NOTE: After the open circuit or high resistance in
the circuit is found and repaired, go to step 14.
 Check for an open or short in the YEL wire and connectors between the driver’s under-dash
fuse/relay box and the ignition switch.
 Check for an open or short in the RED wire and connectors between the under-dash fuse/relay
box and the engine wire harness 1P connector.
 Check for an open or short in the ORN wire and connectors between the under-dash fuse/relay
box and the clutch interlock switch (M/T model).
 Check for an open or short in the ORN wire, BLU/ WHT wire and connectors between the under-
dash fuse/relay box and the transmission range
switch (A/T model).
 Check for poor ground at G401 (M/T model) or G101 (A/T model).
 Check for a faulty ignition switch (see page 22-72).
 Check for a faulty clutch interlock switch (M/T model) (see page 4-8).
 Check for a faulty transmission range switch (A/T model) (see page 14-265).
 Check for a faulty starter cut relay (see page 22-70).
(cont’d)
Does the starter crank the engine?
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4-18Ignition System
Component Location Index
IGNITION COIL
SPARK PLUG UNDER-HOOD
FUSE/RELAY BOX
IGNITION COIL RELAY
Ignition Timing Inspection, page 4-20
Removal/Installation, page 4-21
Inspection, page 4-21 Test, page 22-70
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Circuit Diagram
ICM
ICM ICM
ICM: Ignition Conotrol Module BLK BLK BLK
ICM
BLK/WHT BLK/WHT BLK/WHT BLK/WHT
5V
BLU
ECM/PCM
IGPLS4 IGPLS3 IGPLS2 IGPLS1 MRLY BLK/WHT
2 3
1 UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
1
3 2
4
No. 18 (15 A)
GRN
No. 4 WHT/BLU
No. 3 No. 2 BLU/RED
BATTERY
YEL/GRN
BLK No. 1
BRN
G101G101 IGNITION
COIL
RELAY
IGNITION
COILS
SPARK
PLUGS E7
F9
C18 C17 C16 C15 A6
13 3
1
3
1
2
2
2 23
16
C101
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Ignition Timing
M/T model: 8 ° 2 ° BTDC (RED mark (B)) at
idle in neutral
A/T model: 8 ° 2 ° BTDC (RED mark (B)) at idle in N or P
4-20Ignition System
Ignition Timing Inspection
A
B
1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain
control module (PCM). If it does not communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11- 204).
4. Check for DTCs (see page 11-3). If a DTC is present, diagnose and repair the cause before continuing
with this test.
5. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm with no load (in N or P (A/T model) or
neutral (M/T model)) until the radiator fan comes
on, then let it idle.
6. Check the idle speed (see page 11-309).
7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
8. Connect the timing light to the service loop (white tape). 9. Aim the light toward the pointer (A) on the cam
chain case. Check the ignition timing under a no
load condition (headlights, blower fan, rear window
defogger, and air conditioner are turned off).
10. If the ignition timing differs from the specification, check the cam timing. If the cam timing is OK,
update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest
software (see page 11-227), or substitute a known-
good ECM/PCM (see page 11-7), then recheck. If the
system work properly, and the ECM/PCM was
substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM
(see page 11-228).
11. Disconnect the HDS and the timing light.
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4-214-21
Ignition Coil Removal/Installation Spark Plug Inspection
A B
C 6x1.0mm
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m,
8.7 lbf·ft) Impropergap
 Oil-fouling
 Carbon deposits
 Cracked centerelectrode insulator
Worn or deformed
electrodes
Damaged
gasket
Cracked
insulator
1. Remove the ignition coil cover (A).
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (B), then remove the ignition coils (C).
3. Install the ignition coils in the reverse order of removal. 1. Remove the spark plugs, then inspect the
electrodes and the ceramic insulator.
 Burned or worn electrodes may be caused by these conditions:
– Advanced ignition timing
– Loose spark plug
– Plug heat range too hot
– Insufficient cooling
 Fouled plugs may be caused by these conditions: – Retarded ignition timing
– Oil in combustion chamber
– Incorrect spark plug gap
– Plug heat range too cold
– Excessive idling/low speed running
– Clogged air cleaner element
– Deteriorated ignition coils
2. If the spark plug electrode is dirty or contaminated, clean the electrode with a plug cleaner.
NOTE: Do not use a wire brush or scrape the iridium electrode since this will damage the electrode.
 When using a sand blaster spark plug cleaner, do not clean for more than 20 seconds to avoid
damaging the electrode.
(cont’d)
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Spark Plugs
K20Z2 engine
DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
K20Z3 engine
DENSO: SK22PR-M11S
Electrode Gap
Standard(New): 1.0 1.1 mm (0.039 0.043 in.)
4-22 Ignition System
Spark Plug Inspection (cont’d)
B
A
3. Replace the plug at the specified interval or if the
center electrode (A) is rounded, or if the spark plug
gap (B) is out of specification. Use only the listed
spark plugs.
NOTE: Do not adjust the gap of iridium tip plugs.
4. Apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to the plug threads, and screw the plugs into the
cylinder head, finger-tight. Torque them to 18 N·m
(1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft).
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Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
4-24
Charging System
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Charging system
indicator does not come
on with the ignition
switch in ON (II)
Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit
(see page 4-26).
Charging system
indicator stays on 1.
2.
3.
4.Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit
(see page 4-26).
Check for a broken drive belt (see page 4-30).
Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see page 4-31).
Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Battery discharged 1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.Check for a poor connection at the battery terminal.
Check for a broken drive belt (see page 4-30).
Test the battery (see page 22-67).
Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit
(see page 4-28).
Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see page 4-31).
Check for excessive parasitic electrical current draw
with the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and the key
removed. The multiplex control unit may take up to 10
minutes to turn off (sleep mode) for same models.
Battery overcharged 1. 2.Test the battery (see page 22-67).
Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit
(see page 4-28).
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Circuit Diagram
6
3
191 F5
17 D2
A3
A2 H1
ELD
CANL
CANH
ALTF ALTC ALTL
5V
ALTERNATOR DRIVER
YEL
FR L C IG BRN
ELD
A23 GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (TACH)
IGNITION SWITCH
BATIG1
B43 B42 B41 A37
A36 RED
WHT CPU
YEL
1
BLK/YEL
No. 2 (50 A)
BLK
RECTIFIER
BATTERY
VOLTAGE REGULATOR2
3
4
B
BLK
G301
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
No. 1 (100 A)
ORN
WHT/RED WHT/GRNWHT/BLU UNDER-DASH
FUSE/RELAY BOX
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
IG1 HOT in ON (II)
and START (III)
A1
ECM/PCM BLU
Q9
WHT
22
17C101
CANH
CANL
YEL
No. 10
(7.5 A)
No. 3
(10 A)
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