open hood HONDA INTEGRA 1998 4.G Owner's Manual

A/C System Service
Performance Test
The performance test will help determine if the air con,
ditioner system is operating within specifications.
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer,
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner svstem.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner retrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Avoid breathing the air conditioner refrigerant
and lubricant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed arr.
@ some mixtures of air and R-134a have
been shown to be combustible at elevated Dressures
and can result in fire or explosion causing iniury orproperty damage. Never use compressed air to pressure
test R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner
systems.
Additional health and safety information may be
obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufactur-
ers.
Connect a R-134a refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System to the vehicle, as shown, follow-
ing the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Insen a thermometer in the center vent outlet.
Determine the relative humidity and air tempera-
IUre.
Test conditions:
. Avoid direct sunlight.
. Open hood.
. Open lront doors.
. Set the temperature control lever to MAX COOL,
the mode control switch on VENT and the recir-
culation control switch on RECIRCULATE.. Slide the heater fan switch on MAX.. Run the engine at 1.500 rpm.. No driver or passengers in vehicle.
After running the air conditioning for'10 minutes
under the above test conditions, read the delivery
temperature from the thermometer in the dashvent, and the high and low system pressure from
the A,/C gauges.
Recovo.v/Recycling/Charging System.
LOW.PRESSURE
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Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check Cranking rpmr
Engine speed during cranking should be above 1OO rpm.
lJ speed is too low, check for:
a Loose batlery or starter terminals
a Excessively worn starter brushes
a Open circuit in commutator segments
a Dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear
a Defective drive gear overrunning clutch
Check Starter Disengagement:
Press the clutch pedal all the way in (M/T), turn rhe igni
tion switch to "lll" and release to "11".
The starter drive gear should disengage from the flywheel
or torque converter ring gear when you release the key.
It the drive gear hangs up on the flywheel or torque con-
verter ring gear, check for:
a Solenoid plunger and switch mallunction
a Dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch
5. Check for an open in the BLK/WHT wire circuit be
tween the starter and ignition switch, and con-
necrors,
6. Check the ignition switch (see page 23-71).
7. On cars with automatic transmission, check the A/Tgear position switch (neutral position switch) and
connector. On cars with manualtransmission, check
the starter cut relay, clutch interlock switch, and
connectors.
NOTE: Check the No. 42 (40 A) fuse in the under,hoodfuse/relay box for the starter cut relay.
Check Jor Wear and Damage:
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and stead,ily. lf the starter engages, but cranks the engine errati
cally, remove it. Inspect the starter, drive gear, andllywheel or torque converter ring gear lor damage.
a Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding
or slipping when the armature is rotated with the drivegear held. Replace the gears i{ damaged.
Check CJanking Voltage and Current Draw:
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.O volts.
Current draw should be no more than * amperes.* 1.2 kW: 27O A
1 .4 kW: 360 A
It cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,check for:
a Dead or low charged batterya Open circuit in starter armature commutator segmentsa Starter armalure dragging
a Shorted armature windinga Excessive drag in engine

Maintenance Reminder Unit Input Test
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1.With the ignjtion switch OFF, disconnect the 5P con-
nector from the reminder unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
a lf the terminals look OK, make the following in-
put tests at the connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correct
the cause, then recheck the system.
lf all the input tests prove OK, the remind€r unit
must be faulty; replace it.
2.View from wire side
MAINTENANCEREMINDER UNIT
No.WileTest conditionTest: Dosired resultPossible cause it lesult is not obtained
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IBLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G201, G4011. An open in the wire
2WHT/BLU
Under all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
. Blown No. 47 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
3YEL
lgnitionONflr)Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No.25 {7.5 A) fuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
4PNK
lgnition ON {ll)Connect to body ground: The
reminder light should go on.
Blown No.25 (7.5 Alfuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box
Blown bulb
An open in the wire
5ORN
lgnition ON (ll), car in
neutral with front of
car raised, one wheel
rotated with other
wheel blocked
Check for voltage to ground:
Meter should indicate pulsang
voltage.
. Faulty vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
. An open in the wire
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Control Unit Input Test
1. Disconnect the 8P connector from the interlock con-
trol unit.
2. lnspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
a It the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
a lf the terminals look OK, make the following in-
put tests at the connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, tind and correct
the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, substitute a
known-good control unit, and recheck the sys-
tem. lf the check is OK, the control unit must
be faulty; replace it.
NOTE: lf the shift lock solenoid clicks when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON (ll) and you step on the
brske Dedal (with the shift lever in E). the shift lock
system is electronically normal; if the shift lever
cannot be shifted from fl, test the 46 gear position
switch as described on page 23-142, and see sec-
tion 14.
Shift Lock System:
No. Wire Test condition
No. WireTest condition
Test: Desired resultPossible causs it result is not obtained
Test: Dcsired lesultPossible cause it result is not obtainsd
INTERLOCK CONTROL UNIT
GRN/wHT2
1WHT/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll)
Brake pedal pushed
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
Blown No. 52 {20 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
Faulty transmission control module
(TCM)
Faulty ECM
Faulty brake switch
Faulty throttle position (TP) sensor
An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll)
Brake pedal and
accelerator pushed at
the same me
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be less than
battery voltage.
tGRN/WHT'
Shift lever in position
E
Check tor continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty A/T gear position switch
Poor ground {G20'1 , G401)
An open in the wire
3YEL/BLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty shift lock solenoid
An open in the wire
Key Int€rlock Systcm:
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck lor continuity to ground:
There should be continuitY.
. Poor ground (G201, G401). An open in the wire
GRNiWHT'
Shift lever in position
E
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty A/T gear position switch
Poor ground {G2O1, G401 }
An open in the wire
3
WHT/YELlgnition switch turned
to ACC (l) and the key
pushed in
Check tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 52 (20 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relaY box
Faulty steering lock assemblY
(key interlock solenoidl
An open in the wireWHT/BLU
4WHT/BLK
Shift lever in position
E and push button
pressed
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty pafking pin switch
Poor ground (G2O1, G4O 1)
An open in the wire
Shift lever in position
E and push button
reteaseo
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be no continuity.
Faulty parking pin switch
Short to ground
An open in the wire
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A B C D *E F G
YEL/BLU
View from wire side
All Systems:
No. TerminalTest condition
Rear Window Defogger Timel System:
No. WireTest condition
Test: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
Test: Desired resultPossible cause it lesult is not obtained
Test: Desired resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
(cont'd)
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Inte.mittent Wiper Relay System:
Wire/
No. TerminalTest condition
*BLK/GRN
1NUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G201, G401). An open in the wire
2
Under all conditionsCheck Jor voltage to groundl
There should be battery voltage
. Blown No. 43 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under hood fuse/relay box
'An open in the wire
3F
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under dash fuse/relay box
. An open in the wire
1YEL
Delogger switch
pusneo
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity as
the switch is pushed.
Faulty defogger switch
Poor ground (G201, G401 )
An open in the wire
2BLU/YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Connect to groundr The rear
window defogger should work
and the defogger switch indica
tor light should come on.
Blown No. 16 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty delogger relay
Blown bulb
An open in the wire
YEL/BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and windshield wiper
switch INT
Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
Blown No.26 (20 Ai fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield wiper switch
An open in the wire
2
BLU/WHT
and
BLU/GRN
Windshield wiper
switch OFF or INT
and wiper blades in
park position
Check for continuity between
the BLU/WHT and BLU/GRN ter
minals: There should be
contrnurty.
Faulty windshield wiper switch
Faulty windshield wiper motor
An open in the wire
3lgnition switch ON (ll)Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
An open in the wire
*BLK/GRNlgnition switch ON (ll)
and windshield washer
motor switch ON
Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Faulty windshield washer switch
An open in the ware
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Integrated Control Unit
lnput Test (cont'd)
YEL/BLU
View from wire side
'With combined washer-wiper operation
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Flasher System:
Wire/
No. TerminalTest condition
Key-in/Seat Belt Reminder System:
No. WileTest condition
Testi Desired result
Test: Desired result
Possible cause if result is not obtainsd
Possible cause if fesult is not obtained
*BLK/GRN
1Engine runningCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Faulty charging system. An open in the wire
2YEL/RED
lgnition switch OFFCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Faulty engine oil pressure switch. An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check indicator light. It the light
does not come on, attach the
YEL/RED terminal to groundl
The light should come on as the
ignition switch is turned ON.
. Blown bulb. An open in the wire
Start the engine.Check tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
lnsufticient oil
lmproper lubrication
Faulty engine oil pressure switch
1GRN/BLUDriver's door openCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Faulty driver's door switch. An open in the wire
2
LT GRN/
RED
Front passenger's door
swrlcn open
NOTE: Before testing,
remove No. 43 {7.5 A)
fuse from the under-
hood fuse/relay box.
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Faulty front passenger's door switch'An open in the wire
3LT BLU
lgnition key inserted
into the ignition switch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty ignition key switch
Poor ground (G2O1, G401 l
An open in the wire
4RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON (lll
and driver's seat belt
unbuckled
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty seat belt switch
Poor ground (G551l
An open in the wire
NOTE: Refer to page 23-133 for the seat belt switch test.

Tsst conditionTest: Desiled resultPossible cause it result is not obtained
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BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G201 , G40l ). An open in the wire
2WHT/YEL
Under all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 20 (10 A) fus€ in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
YEL/BLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 18 (7.5 A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty ignition switch
An open in the wire
RED/WHT
Combination light
switch in "=D" position
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 48 (40 A) fuse in the he
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
WHT/RED
Combination light
switch is OFF; connect
a jumper wire between
the YEL/BLK and
WHT/RED terminals,
then turn the ignition
switch ON (ll).
Left and right headlight (high
beaml should be on but dim, and
high beam indicator light should
come on.
Poor ground (G20'1, G4O1, G301)
Blown bulbs
Faulty daytime running lights
resrstor
An open in the wire
6GRN/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll).
brake fluid reservoir
full, and parking brake
levef oown
Connect to ground: The b.ake
system light should come on.
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Blown brake system light
An open in the wire
'1RED/GRNParking brake lever upCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Faulty brake lever switch. An open in the wire
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Headlight
Adjustment
Befole adiusting the headlights:
a Park the car on level ground.
a Make sure the fuel tank is full.
The driver or someone who weighs the same should
sit in the driver's seat.
Load the trunk with the items you usually carry (if you
usually pull a trailer, attach jt to the car).
Push down on the front and rear bumpers several
times to make sure the car is sitting normally.
When installing a new headlight assembly, tighten the
four mounting bolts so that the indicator in the verti-
cal gauge comes to the "O" mark.
HORIZONTAL ANGLEGAUGE
HORIZONTALADJUSTER
'1. Open the hood.
2. Check that both the horizontal and vertical gauge
rcad "O" .
a lf the gauges tead "O", check headlight aiming
with the aiming charts on page 23-171. (lf aiming
isn't correct. refer to the frame repair chart in
section 20).
a lf one or both gauges don't read "O", go to step
23-170
3. Turn the low beams on. lf necessary, align the verti-
cal indicator with its "O" mark by turning the verti-
cal adjuster with a Phillips screwdriver, and check
aiming with the chan on page 23-171.
lf necessary, align the horizontal indicator with its"O" mark by turning the horizontal adjuster with a
Phillips screwdriver, and check aiming with the
chart on page 23-171.
5.Recheck that the vertical indicator bubble is aligned
with "0" t 1.
lf necessary, adjust as described in step 3.
Turn the high beams on and check aiming with the
charts on page 23-171.

Cargo Area Light Test/ -
Replacement (Hatchbackl
1. Pry the cargo area light lens out of its housing.
2. Pry out the light assembly.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector from the housing.
4. Make sure that the bulb is OK. Check for continuity
between the A (+) and B (-) terminal with the cargo
area light switch ON.
2P CONNECTOR
EULB (3.4 W)
A l+)
Trunk Light Test/Replacement
{Sedan)
1. Open the t.unk light cover.
2. Pry out the light assembly.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector from the housing.
4. Make sure that the bulb is OK. Check for continuity
between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals.
2P CONNECTOR
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From No. a3 (7.5 Al FUSE(ln the under-hoodfuse/r€lay box)
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Brake
Brake
Lights
Switch TestHigh Mount Brake Light Replacement
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3.
lf the brake lights do not go on. check the No. 52
{20 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and
the brake light bulbs in the taillight assembly and
high mount brake light.
lf the fuse and bulbs are OK, disconnect the 2P or
4P connector from the brake switch.
Without c.uisecontrol syst€mWilh cruisecontrol sYstem
Check for continuity between the B and C terminals.
There should be continuity with the brake pedal
pusneo.
a lf there is no continuity, replace the switch or ad-just pedal height (see section '19).
o It there is continuity, but the brake lights do not
go on, inspect for:
Poor ground (G5O3)
An open in the wire
AB
FS-A
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(LED typel
1. Remove the tour screws and the high mount brake
light, then disconnect the connectors.
TAILGATE SPOILER
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT {tED TYPE}
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