vss ACURA INTEGRA 1998 Service Repair Manual

ECM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P data link connector (DLC), various data can beretrieved from the EcM The items risted in the tabre berow conform to the sAE recommended practice.The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended bv SAE.understanding this data wirl herp to rind the causes of intermiftent fairures or engine probrems.
NOTE:
' The "operatlng values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment andthe individual car.' Unless noted otherwise, "at idle speed" means idling with the engiFe completely warmed up, transmissron in park orneutral and the A,/C and all accessories turned off.
DataDescriptionOperating ValueFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code(DTC)
lf the ECM detects a problem, it will store tt as a cocteconsisting ot one letter and four numbers.Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code{Poxxx) or a Honda-defined code (plxxx) will beoutput to the lester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECM computes engine speed from the signalssent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.This data is used for determining the I|me andamount of fuel injection.
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication at
idle speed:
81881,818C1 engines:
750 t 50 rpm
818C5 engine:
800 1 50 rpm
YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM converts pulse signals trom the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS) into speed data.
Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manitold
Absolute
Pressure {MAP)
The absolute pressure created in the intake manifoldby engine load and speed.With engine stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo
spheric pressure. At idle
speed:
24 - 37 kPa (180 - 280
mmHg,7.1 1'1.0 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
(ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature intovoltage and signals the ECM. The sensor is a thermis-tor whose internal resistance changes with coolanttemperature. The ECM uses the voltage signals fromlhe ECT sensor to determine the amount of iniectedfuel.
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temper
ature and IAT
With engine warmed up:
approx. 176 - 200'F
{80 - 93.C)
, YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor (HO2S)
{sensor 1)(sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen con-tent in the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals tothe ECM. Based on these signals,lhe ECM controlsthe airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high{that is, when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiomericratio), the voltage signal is lower. When the oxygencontent is low (that is, when the ratio is richer thanthe stoichiomeric ratio), the voltage signal is higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
abour 0.'1 - 0.9 V(sensor I )NO(sensor 1)
(conl'd)
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Troubleshooting
ECM CONNECTOR {31P)
Engine Control Module Terminal Arrangement (cont'd)
ECM CONNECTOR C {31P)
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2A
Wire side of lemale terminals
NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
TerminalnumbercolorTerminal namoD6scriptionSignal
1BLU/REDCKF P (CKF SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CKF sensor.With engine running: pulses
28LUCKP P (CKP SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CKP sensor.With engine running: pulses
3GRNTDC P {TDC SENSOR P SIDE)Detects TDC sensor,With engine running: pulses
YELCYP P (CYP SENSOR P SIDE)Detects CYP sensor,With engine running: pulses
5BLU/REDACS (AJC SWITCH SIGNAL)Detects A,/C switch signal.With A,/C switch ON: 0 VWith A,/C switch OFF: battery voltage
6BLUA/VHTSTS (STARTEB SWITCHSIGNAL)
Detects starter switch signal.With staner switch ON: battery voltageWith starter switch OFF: 0 V
7BRN,AiVHTSCS (SERVICE CHECKSIGNAL)Detects service check connectorsignal (the signalcausing a DTC;ndication).
With the co n nector con nected: 0 VWath the connector disconnected: about 5 V
8GRNAVHTK LINESends and receives OBD ll scantool and PGM tester signal.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 V
9YELFAS lFEEDBACK AT SIGNAL)Sends feedback signal for theTCM,At idle: about 5 VDuring shifting: momenlary change to 0 V
10WHT/BLU
VBU (VOLTAGE BACK UP)Power source for the ECMcontrolcircuit,Power source for the DTC
Battery voltage at all times
t1WHT/REDCKF M (CKF SENSOR I\4 SIDE)Ground for CKF sensor.
12BLUI/E LCKP M (CKP SENSOR M SIDE)Ground for CKP sensor.
WHT/BLUTDCM (TDC SENSOR M SIDE)Ground tor TDC sensor.
14CYPM (CYP SENSOR M SIDE)Ground for CYP sensor.
15*.BLU/BLKVTP SW (VTEC
PRESSUFE SWITCH)Detects VTEC pressure switchsr9nal.
With engine at low rpm:0 VWith engine at high rpmlbattery voltaqe
161,GRN
PSPSW (P/S OILPRESSURE SWITCH)Derecls PSP switch signal.At idle with steering wheel in straight aheadpositioni 0 VAt idle with steering wheelat full lock: batteryvoltage
17WHT/REDALTF (ALTERNATOR FRSIGNAL)Detects alternator FR signal.With fully warmed up engine running:0 V battery voltage (depending onelectrical load)
18ORNVSS (VEHICLE SPEEDSENSORiDetects VSS signal.With ignition switch ON (ll) and lrontwheels rotating: cycles 0 V- 5 V
19*3BLUAT CHK (A/T FI DATA LINE)Detects TCM data signal.With ignition switch ON (ll)i pulses
21*LT GRNBARO OUT (SAROMETRIC
SENSOR OUTPUT S!GNAL)Sends barometric sensor outputsrgnal,With ignition switch ON (ll): about 3 V(depending on barometric pressure)
27 x3GRYAFSB (A"/T FI SIGNAL B)Detects retard signal from theTCM,At idle: about 5 VDuring shifting: momentary changeto0V
28+1GRN/8LUA+SA (A/T FI SIGNAL A)Detects retard signal from theTCM.At idle: about 5 VDuring shifting: momentarV changeto0V
29+3LT GRN/BLKATPPN (A/T GEARPOSITION SWITCH)Detects A,/T gear position switchsrgnal-In E orE positionr 0VIn anv other position: battery voltage
*1: USA*2:818C1 engine*3: A/T*4: 818C1, 818C5 engines

PGM-FI System
System Description
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)OUTPUTS
*1: USA*2: 818C1 engine*3: A,/T*4: 818C1, 818C5 engines
PGM-FI Sy3tem
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection system.
Fuel lniector Timing and Duration
The ECM contains memories for the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold pressures. The
basic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory. is further modified by signals sent from various sensors
to obtain the final discharge duration.
ldle Air Control
ldle Ai. Control Valve (lAC Valve)
When the engine is cold, the Ay'C compressor is on. the transmission is in gear (Ay'T only)the brake pedal is depressed, the
P/S load is high, or the alternator is charging, the ECM controls current to the IAC Valve to maintain correct idle speed.
lgnition Timing Control
. The ECM contains memories for basic ignition timing atvarious engine speeds and manifold pressures, lgnitiontiming
is also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.
. AKnockControl System isadoptedwhich sets the ideal ignition timing for the octane n um ber of gasoline used*r,
Other Control Functions
L Starting Control
When the engine is started, the ECM provides a rich mi{ure by increasing fuel injector duration.
2. Fuel PumD Control
. When the ignition switch is initially turned on, the ECM supplies ground to the PGM-FI main relay that supplies
current to the fuel pump for two seconds to pressurize the fuel system.
. When the engine is running, the ECM supplies ground to the PGM-FI main relay that supplies current to the fuel
DUmO.
. When the engine is not running and the ignition is on. the ECM cuts ground to the PGM-FI main relay which cuts
current to the fuel oumo.
INPUTS
TDc/CKP/CYP Sensor
CKF Sensor
MAP Sensor
ECT Sensor
IAT Sensor
TP Sensor
HO2S
VSS
BARO Sensor
ELD*1
Starter Signal
ALT FR Signal
Air Conditioning Signal
A,/T Gear Position Signal*3
Battery Voltage (lGN.1)
Brake Switch Signal
PSP Switch Signal*'
Knock Sensor*1
VTEC Pressure Switch*4
Fuel Tank Prssure Sensor
Fuel InjectorTiming and Duration
Electronic ldle Control
Other Control Functions
lgnition Timing Control
ECM Back-uD Functions
Fuel-lnjectors
PGM-Fl Main Relay (Fuel Pump)
MIL
IAC Valve
A,/C Compressor Clutch Relay
Radiator Fan Belay*1
Condenser Fan Relay
ALT*1
rcM
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid
Valve
H02S Heater
VTEC Solenoid Valve*'
IAB Control Solenoid Valve*,
EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve
EVAP Control Canister Vent
Shut Valve
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The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0500r A low voltage problem in the Vehicle Speed
Sensor (VSS) circuit.
Intermittent failure, system is OKat this time. Check for ooor con-neciions or loose wires at C112IVSSI and ECM.
ECM CONNECTORS
A (32P)
LGlIBRN/8LK)
c (31Pt
vss{ORN)
Wire side of female terminals
The MIL has been reported on.DTC P0500 is stored.
Probleft veritication:1. Test drive the car.2. Check the vehicle speed withthe scan tool,
ls the correct speed indicated?
Check lor an open in the ECM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Block the rear wheels and setthe parking brake.3. Jack up the front of the car andsuppon it with safety stands.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Block the right front wheeland slowly rotate the left front
6. Measure voltage betweenECM connector terminals C18and A9.
Substitute a known-good ECMand recheck. H symptom/indica-tion goes away, replace tho origi-nalECM.
Does the voltage pulse 0 Vand 5 V or battery voltage?
Check lor a shori in th€ ECM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the ECM connector C (31P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (lli.4. Block the right front wheeland slowly rotate the left front
5. Measure voltage between ECMconnector lerminals C18 andA9.
Substitute a known-good ECMand lecheck. lf symptom/indica-tion goos away. rsplaco the origi-nalECM.
Does the vohage pulse 0 Vand 5 V or battery voltage?
Repair short in the wireb€tween ECM {C18} end VSS,TCM, or cruise control unit.Repeir open in the wirebetween ECM (C18) aod VSS.ff wire is OK, replace the VSS.
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Transmission Assembly
Removal
r@i Make surs iacks and safety stands sro placod propor-
ly (3ee s€ction 1).
. Apply parking brake and block resr whaeb 30 vohicle
will not roll off stands and hll on You whil6 working
under it.
CAUTION: Use fender covers to svoid damaging
paintod surtacos.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery,
then the positive {+) cable.
2. Remove the intake 8ir duct and the air cleaner hous-
ing assembly,
AIR CLEANERHOUSINGASSEMBL
Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and
the transmission ground wire.
BACK.UP LIGHTSWITCH CONNECTOR
TRANSMISSIONTRANSMISSIO
GROUND WIRE HANGEB B
4. Remove tne lowei radiator hose"clamp from the
transmission hsnger B.
INTAKE AIR DUCT
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5. Remove the wire hsrness clamps.
VSS CONNECTOR
Disconnect the starter motor cables and the vehicle
speed sensor (VSS) connector.
Remove the clutch pipe bracket and the slave cylin-
der.
NOT€: Do not operate the clutch pedsl once the
slave cvlinder has been removed.
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18.Install the exhaust pipe A. and the three way cat-
alytic converter {B18Cl and B18C5 engines), and
connect the heated oxygen sensor {HO2S) connec-
tors.
GASKETReplace.
HO2SCONNECTORSSELF-LOCKING NUTFeplace.10 x 1.25 mm33 N.m {3.4 kg{.m,jj25 rbr.ftl
GASKETReplace.SELF.LOCKING NUTReplace.8 x 1.25 mm'16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m,12 tbtfr)
SELF.LOCKING NUTReplace.10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgt.m,40 tbt frlTHREE WAYCATALYTICCONVENTER{Bl8Cl and 8'18C5 engincsl
'19. Install the engine splash shield.
20. lnstall the slave cylinder, then instsll the clutch pipe
bracket.
NOTE: Use only Super High Temp Urea Grease(P/N 08798 - 9002).
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgt m,7 lbI.ft)
SLAVECYLINDER
8 r 1.25 mm22 N.m 12,2 kotm_- 9(x)21 16 tbt.ftt
Connect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) connestor
and the staner motor cables.
Install the wire harness clamps.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf m, 7 lbt'ft)
VSS CONNECTOR8 x 1.25 mm8.8 N.m {0.9 kg{.m,6.s rbr.ft)
5{P/N 08798
21.
WIREHARNESSCLAMPS
(cont'd)
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TOROUEASSEMBLY
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR IVSS}
VALVEBODIES
1ST HOLD CLUTCH
3RD CLUTCH
COUNTERSHAFTSPEED SENSOR
MAINSHAFTSPEED SENSOR
1ST CLUTCH
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COUNTERSHAFT
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Component Locations
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A0t
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IAiTIGEAR POSITION SWITCH
VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR {VSSt
COUNTERSHAFTSPEED SENSORMAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSORTHROTTLE POSITIOT{ {TPI
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SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A/BASSEMBLY
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Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMaasuring Conditlons/Tarminal Voliage
424ACCLAir conditioning (Ay'C) clutch relay
control
With A,/C comDressor ON: 0 V
With Ay'C compressor OFF: Battery voltage
A25tG1Power supply systemWith ignition switch ON (ll)r 12 V
426LG1Ground
B1Not used
82BAROS SBarometric pressure sensor signal
input
With ignition switch ON (ll) and depending on
barometric pressure: Approx. 3 V
B3ECTEngine coolant temperature sen-
sor signal input
With ignition switch ON (ll) and depending on
engine coolant tem perature: Approx. 0.1 - 4.8 V
B4TPSThrottle position sensor signal
input
With ignition switch ON (ll) 8nd throttle fully
open: 4.14 - 4.82 V
With ignition switch ON (ll) and throttle fully
closed: 0.44 - 0.56 V
B5VSSVehicle speed sensor signal inputWith ignition switch ON (ll) and front wheels
rotating; Pulsing signal
B6AFSBUpshifvdownshift comparative
signal output
With engine idling: 0 V
At uDshift or downshift: 5 V for an instant
B7AFSAUpshifvdownshift com parative
srgnal output
With engine idling: 0 V
At upshift or downshift: 5 V for an instant
B8NCSGCountershaft speed sensor signal
ground
Always: 0 V
B9NCCountershaft speed sensor signal
Input
Depending on vehicle speed: Pulsing signal
When vehicle is stopped:0 V
B10NMMainshaft speed sensor signal
input
Depending on vehicle speed: Pulsing signal
When vehicle is stoDoed: 0 V
811Not used
812STOP SWBrake switch signal inputWith ignition switch ON {ll) and b.ake pedal
depressed: Battery voltage
With ignition switch ON (lll and brake pedal
released:0 V
813Not used
814scsTiming adjustment
service check signal
With ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector oDen:5 V
With ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector connected with special tool: 0 V
815Not used
816Not used
817NMSGMainshaft speed sensor signalgroundAlways: 0 V
818Not used
819FASShift acknowledge inputWith engine idling: 5 V
At upshift or downshift: 0 V for an instant
820VBEF+5 V referenceWith ignition switch ON {lll: Approx. 5 V
82'lNot used
Not used
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Diagnostic
Trouble Code(Drc)*
,94
lndicator
Light
SymptomPossible CauseRefer to
Page
P1153(1)Blin ks
Lock-up clutch does not engage,
Lock-up clutch does not disen-
gage.
Disconnected lock-up control solenoid
valve A connector
Short or open in lock-uP control
solenoid valve A wire
Faulty lock-up control solenoid valve A
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P1758
t2lBlinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected lock-up control solenoid
valve B connector
Short or open in lock-uP control
solenoid valve B wire
Faulty lock-up control solenoid valve B
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P1790(3)Blinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected throttle position (TP)
sensor connector
Short or open in TP seflsor wire
Faulty TP sensor
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P1191(4)Blinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected vehicle speed sensor
{VSS} connector
Shon or open in VSS wire
Faulty VSS
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P1705
(5)Blinks
. Fails to shift other than 2nd - 4th
gears.
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.
. Shod in AvT gear position switch wire
. Faulty A,/T gear position switch14-62
P1706(6)OFF
' Fails to shift other than 2nd -
3rd - 4th gears.
. Lock-up clutch does not engage.
Disconnected A/T gear position switch
connector
Open in A/f gear position switch wire
Faulty A/f gear position switch
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P0753
(71Blinks
. Fails to shift (between 1st - 4th
or 2nd - 3rd gear only).. Fails to shift (stuck in 4th gear).
Disconnected shift control solenoid
valve A connector
Short or open in shift control solenoid
valve A wire
Faulty shift control solenoid valve A
14-66
P0758(8)Blinks
. Fails to shift (stuck in 1st or 4th
gears).
Disconnected shift control solenoid
valve B connector
Short or open in shift control solenoid
valve B wire
Faulty shift control solenoid valve B
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P0120(9)Blin ks
Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected countershaft speed sen-
sor connector
Short or open in countershaft speed
sensor wrre
Faulty countershaft speed sensor
1+10
P1192
00)Blinks
. Lock-up clutch does not engage,Disconnected engine coolant tempera-
ture (ECT) sensor connector
Short or open in ECT sensor wire
Faulty ECT sensor
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P0725
{1 1)OFF
Lock-up clutch does not engage.Disconnected ignition coil connector
Short or open in ignition coil wire
Faulty ignition coil
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Symptom-to-ComPonent Chart
Electrical System
(DTC)*: The DTCS in the parentheses are the codes the E indicator light indicates {blinks) when the service check connec-
tor is connected to the special tool (SCS service connector)
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