2007 HONDA ACCORD COUPE engine

The three way catalytic converter
contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without af f ecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is ref erred to
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on f ire any
combustible materials that come
near it. Park your vehicle away from
high grass, dry leaves, or other
f lammables.A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
f ormance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter inef f ective. Keep the engine well maintained.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, back-
f iring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
T echnical Inf ormation
299
4-cylinder models
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
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If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traffic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes.
Drive on the highway in D (A/T) or fifth/sixth (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
St at e Emissions T est ing
T esting of Readiness Codes
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This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
This manual complements the service manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 57, 276
............................
Jump Starting . 272
..............................
Maintenance . 260
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Specif ications . 291, 293
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 183
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,17
...........................
Beverage Holders . 98
..................................
Booster Seats . 47
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 209
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 184
...........................................
Fluid . 243
.........................................
Parking . 96
..........................
System Design . 208
.................
System Indicator . 58, 278
........................
Wear Indicators . 208
.............................
Braking System . 208
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 184
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights . 69
....................................
Accessories . 191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 76
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 100
................
Adding Engine Coolant . 236
Additional Inf ormation About Your
.........................................
Airbags . 21
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 233
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 73
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 25
.........
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 106
.........................
Manual System . 108
.....................
Automatic System . 113
Automatic System with
.................
navigation system . 117
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 256
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 184
All Children Should Sit in a
.....................................
Back Seat . 33
......................................
Antif reeze . 236
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 209 ...................................
Operation . 209
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 172
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
............................................
Armrest . 85
................................
Audio System . 124
.................
AM/FM/CD Player . 126
.............
AM/FM/CD Changer . 136
AM/FM/CD Changer with
.................
navigation system . 149
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 70
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
..
Automatic Climate Control . 113, 117
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 175
..............
Automatic Transmission . 203
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 290, 292
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 239, 240
.......................................
Shif ting . 203
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 203
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Shif t Lever Positions . 204
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Shif t Lock Release . 206
Index
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Economy, Fuel . 190
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Emergencies . 263
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Battery, Jump Starting . 272
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Brake System Indicator . 278
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Charging System Indicator . 276
..................
Checking the Fuses . 280
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
............................
Jump Starting . 272
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 276
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 279
..................
Overheated Engine . 274
.......................................
Towing . 285
...........................
Emergency Brake . 96
......................
Emergency Flashers . 71
......................
Emergency Towing . 285
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 81
.......................
Emissions Controls . 297
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 300 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 236
....................................
Additives . 233
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 233
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 270
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 277
.........................
Oil Lif e Display . 221
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
.............................
Oil, Synthetic . 233
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 232
...............................
Overheating . 274
....................
Specif ications . 291, 293
....................
Speed Limiter . 202, 205
.......................................
Starting . 199
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 184
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 297
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 15
................
Daytime Running Lights . 70
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 60
.................................
Dead Battery . 272
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 304
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
Defrosting the
....................
Windows . 111, 115, 120
............................
Dimensions . 290, 292
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
..........................
Engine Oil . 188, 189
..........................
Directional Signals . 69
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 208
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 235
....
Door and Trunk Open Monitor . 61
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 77
......................
Power Door Locks . 77
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 200
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 197
....................................
Economy . 190 ..........
Dual Temperature Control . 121
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 252
Index
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Fan Control . 108, 114, 119
.........................................
Features . 105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 185
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 252
...............................................
Oil . 233
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
..........................................
Brake . 243
.........................................
Clutch . 244
..............
Manual Transmission . 242
..........................
Power Steering . 245
..................
Windshield Washer . 238
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 88
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 71
........................
Front Airbags . 9, 21, 23
..................................
Front Seat . 82, 84
................................
Adjusting . 82, 84
.........................................
Heaters . 90
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 23
.................................................
Fuel . 184
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65 ......................
Fill Door and Cap . 185
...........................................
Gauge . 64
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 60
................
Octane Requirement . 184
...............................
Oxygenated . 184
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 185
...............................
Fuel Economy . 190
..............................
Fuse Locations . 283
.....................
Fuses, Checking the . 280
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
..........................................
Gasohol . 184
.........................................
Gasoline . 184
...........................................
Gauge . 64
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator . 60
................
Octane Requirement . 184
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 185
................
Gas Station Procedures . 185
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
...............................................
Fuel . 64
...............................
Speedometer . 63
.................................
Tachometer . 63 Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 203
..............
Manual Transmission . 200
........................................
Glove Box . 98
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GAWR) . 214
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 214
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
........................................
Headlights . 69
........................................
Aiming . 246
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 70
............
Daytime Running Lights . 70
..................
High Beam Indicator . 60
....................
Lights On Indicator . 60
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 69
.........................
Reminder Chime . 69
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
...................................
Turning on . 69
..............................
Head Restraints . 87
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 106
...............................
Heated Mirrors . 96
Index
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Keys . 74
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Heater, Seat . 90
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High Altitude, Starting at . 199
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 178
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 186
..................................................
Horn . 67
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 244
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 267
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 266
................................
Jump Starting . 272
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 288
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 274
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 270
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 74
...........................................
Switch . 76
............
Timing Control System . 298
........................
Immobilizer System . 75
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
...................................
Indicators . 55, 56
.......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 59, 209
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) . 58, 278
................
Charging System . 57, 276
...........................
Check Fuel Cap . 65
.............................
Cruise Control . 62 ................
Door and Trunk Open . 61
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) . 60
...................................
High Beam . 60
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 59
.....................................
Lights On . 60
......................................
Low Fuel . 60
................
Low Oil Pressure . 57, 276
..................
Maintenance Minder . 61
..............
Malf unction Lamp . 57, 277
.................
Passenger Airbag Of f . 29
..............
Seat Belt Reminder . 17, 57
..........................
Security System . 61
...........................
Side Airbag Of f . 58
...............................................
SRS . 58
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning . 59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 62, 211
..........................
Washer Level . 60
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 37
......................................
Inf ant Seats . 37
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 255
........
Recommended Pressures . 256 ........................
Inf ormation Display . 63
...........................
Check Fuel Cap . 65
..........................
Engine Oil Lif e . 221
...................
Maintenance Items . 224
.....................................
Odometer . 63
.................
Outside Temperature . 65
.....................................
Tripmeter . 64
...................................
Inside Mirror . 95
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 256
....................
Installing a Child Seat . 40
............................
Instrument Panel . 55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Instruments and Controls . 53
...............................
Interior Lights . 102
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Introduction . i
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Net, Cargo . 196
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Neutral Gear Position . 204
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New Vehicle Break-in . 184
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 201
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 288
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 184
.........................................
Odometer . 63
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 233
......................
Change, When to . 221
......................
Checking Engine . 188
..............
Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 233
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 297
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 95
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 288
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 69
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 17
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 41
..
Lighting Of f Feature, Automatic . 70
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 246
.................................
Indicator . 55, 56
.........................................
Parking . 69
..................................
Turn Signal . 69
....................................
Load Limits . 194
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 185
....................................
Glove Box . 98
.................................
Power Door . 77
...........................................
Trunk . 81
................
Low Coolant Level . 189, 236
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 60
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
................................
Lower Anchors . 41
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 290, 292 ...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 193
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 196
..................................
Maintenance . 219
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 226
........................................
Record . 228
.................................
Minder . 66, 221
.........................
Minder Indicator . 61
..........................................
Saf ety . 220
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 57, 277
...................
Manual Transmission . 200
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 242
.......................
Reverse Lockout . 202
.......................................
Shif ting . 200
Manual Transmission ...........................................
Fluid . 242
....................................
Mats, Floor . 251
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 63
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 184
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 95
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 192
.........................................
Moonroof . 94
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Closing Manually . 279 .....................................
Operation . 94
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