check engine ACURA CSX 2006 Service User Guide

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4-6Starting System
Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting
OTC3131
Alternator, Regulator, Battery & Starter tester OTC3131
Available through the Honda Canada Inc. Technical
Tools Department; FAX
866-398-8665/e-mail:
ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
NOTE:  Air temperature must be within 15 38 °C (59 100 °F) during this procedure.
 After this inspection, you must reset the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module
(PCM). Otherwise, the ECM/PCM will continue to stop
the fuel injectors from operating.
 The battery must be in good condition and fully charged.
1. Connect the alternator, regulator, battery & starter tester (OTC3131) to the battery as shown.
NOTE: The probe is not used for battery testing.
2. Do the BATTERY TEST. ThebatteryisOK.Gotostep3.
If the display indicates BAD BATTERY, replace
the battery, then retest. If the display indicates
CHARGE & RETEST, charge the battery, then retest. 3. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM/PCM. If it does not communicate,
troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-204).
6. Select ALL INJECTORS STOP in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu with the HDS.
7. Set the parking brake, then with the shift lever in N or P (A/T model) or the clutch pedal pressed (M/T
model), turn the ignition switch to START (III).
The starting system is OK. Go to step 14.
Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
9. Check the electrical connections at the battery, the negative battery cable to the body, the engine
ground cables, and the starter for looseness and
corrosion. Then try cranking the engine again.
Repairing the loose connection corrected the
problem. The starting system is OK. Go to step 14.
Based on the following symptoms, take the
appropriate action:
 If the starter does not crank the engine at all, go to step 10.
 If the starter cranks the engine erratically or too slowly,gotostep12.
 If the starter does not disengage from the flywheel ring gear (M/T model) or torque
converter ring gear (A/T model) when you
release the key, replace the starter, or remove
and disassemble it, and check for the following:
– Starter solenoid and switch malfunction
– Dirty drive gear or damaged overrunning clutch
Does the display indicate GOOD or GOOD, LOWCHARGE? Does t he st ar t er cr ank t he engi ne nor mal l y ?
Does t he st ar t er cr ank t he engi ne nor mal l y ?
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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).
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Does the starter crank the engine?
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M/T model
4-84-8 Starting System
Starter System Circuit
Troubleshooting (cont’d)
Clutch Interlock Switch Test
OTC3131 A
B
Terminal
Position
Clutch Interlock Switch
Clutch Interlock Switch 2
1
(PRESSED)
(RELEASED)
12. Do the STARTING TEST with the alternator, regulator battery & starter tester.
NOTE: The probe is used for starter testing.
Go to step 13.
Replace the starter, or remove and
disassemble it, and check for these problems:
 Draginthestarterarmature
 Short in the armature winding
 Excessive drag in the engine
 Open circuit in starter armature commutator segments
 Excessively worn starter brushes
 Open circuit in the starter brushes
 Dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear
 Faulty overrunning clutch
13. Remove the starter, and inspect its drive gear and the flywheel ring gear (M/T model) or the torque
converter ring gear (A/T model) for damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
14. Select ECM/PCM reset (see page 11-4) in the PGM- FI INSPECTION menu to cancel ALL INJECTORS
STOP with the HDS. 1. Disconnect the clutch interlock switch 2P connector
(A).
2. Remove the clutch interlock switch (B).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals accordingtothetable.
 If the continuity is not as specified, replace the clutch interlock switch (see page 12-8).
 If OK, install the clutch interlock switch, and adjust the pedal height (see page 12-8).
Terminal side of
male terminals
Does the display indicate cranking voltage greatert han or equal t o 8.5 V and t he cur r ent d r aw l esst han or equal t o 380 A?
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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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4-26Charging System
Charging System Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting
ALT L
(WHT/BLU)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR B (44P)
NOTE: Check for stored DTCs in the PGM-FI before
troubleshooting the charging system indicator.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Go to step 2.
Go to step 14.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm for 1 minute.
Charging system indicator circuit is OK. Go
to the alternator and regulator circuit
troubleshooting (see page 4-28).
Go to step 3.
3. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function procedure (see page 22-241).
Go to step 4.
Replace the gauge control module (tach)
(see page 22-277).
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
5. Disconnect the alternator 4P connector.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Replace the alternator (see page 4-34), or
repair the alternator (see page 4-38).
Go to step 7. 7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
8. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
10. 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).
11. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
NOTE: This step must be done to protect the ECM/
PCMfromdamage.
12. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector B (44P).
13. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal B42 and body ground.
Repair short to ground in the wire between
alternator 4P connector terminal No. 3 and ECM/
PCM connector terminal B42.
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 symptom/indication goes away with
a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/
PCM (see page 11-228).
Terminal side of female terminals
Does t he char gi ng sy st em i nd i cat or come on?
Does t he char gi ng sy st em i nd i cat or go of f ?
Does t he char gi ng sy st em i nd i cat or f l ash?
Does t he char gi ng sy st em i nd i cat or go of f ? Is there continuity?
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Charging System
Alternator and Regulator Circuit Troubleshooting
OTC3131
Alternator, Regulator, Battery & Starter tester OTC3131
Available through the Honda Canada Inc. Technical
Tools Department; FAX
866-398-8665/e-mail:
ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
1. Make sure the battery connections are good and the battery is sufficiently charged.
2. Connect the alternator, regulator, battery & starter tester (OTC3131) to the battery as shown.
3. 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.
4. Do the CHARGING SYSTEM TEST.
Go to step 5.
If the voltage is less than 13.5 V, go to
alternator control circuit troubleshooting (see page
4-29). If the voltage is over 15.1 V and amperage is
less than 87.5 A, replace the alternator (see page
4-34) or repair the alternator (see page 4-38). 5. Check the diode condition on the display.
The diode is OK. Troubleshooting is
complete.
If the display indicates BAD, replace the
alternator (see page 4-34) or repair the alternator
(see page 4-38), then retest.
NOTE: If the display indicates N/A, the diode
pattern could not be diagnosed. Repeat the test
again. If test is complete, use multimeter to
perform further pinpoint testing, then retest.
Does the display indicate the voltage is within 13.5 15 .1 V t he amper age i s 87 .5 A or mor e? Does t he d i spl ay i nd i cat e GOOD?
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Alternator Control Circuit Troubleshooting
BATTERY
ALTERNATOR
4P CONNECTOR C (WHT/GRN) ALT C
(WHT/GRN)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR B (44P)
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. Disconnect the alternator 4P connector.
6. Start the engine, and turn on the headlights to high beam.
7. Measure the voltage between alternator 4P connector terminal No. 2 and the positive terminal
of the battery.
Go to step 11.
Go to step 8.
8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
NOTE: This step must be done to protect the ECM/
PCM from damage.
9. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector B (44P). 10. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector
terminal B41 and body ground.
Repair short to ground in the wire between
alternator 4P connector terminal No. 2 and ECM/
PCM connector terminal B41.
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 symptom/indication goes away with
a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/
PCM (see page 11-228).
11. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
NOTE: This step must be done to protect the ECM/
PCMfromdamage.
12. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector B (44P).
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Wire side of
female terminals Terminal side of female terminals
Is t her e 1 V or l ess?
Is there continuity?
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Drive Belt ReplacementDrive Belt Auto-tensioner
Inspection
YA9317
A B
A
YA9317
Belt tension release tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent,
commercially available
1. Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool to relieve tension from the drive belt
(B), then remove the drive belt.
2. Install the new drive belt in the reverse order of removal. Belt tension release tool Snap-on YA9317 or equivalent,
commercially available
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and make sure the A/C switch is OFF, then turn the ignition switch
to LOCK (0).
2. Check the position of the auto-tensioner indicator’s pointer (A). Start the engine then check the position
again with the engine idling. If the position of the
indicator moves or fluctuates very much, replace
the auto-tensioner (see page 4-32).
3. Check for abnormal noise from the tensioner pulley. If you hear abnormal noise, replace the tensioner
pulley(seepage4-33).
4. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
5. Move the auto-tensioner within its limit using the belt tension release tool in the direction shown.
Check that the tensioner moves smoothly and
without any abnormal noise. If the tensioner does
not move smoothly, or you hear abnormal noise,
replace the auto-tensioner (see page 4-32).
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Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
4-44
Cruise Control
Symptom Troubleshooting Index




Cruise control cannot be
set
1.
2.
3.
4.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Check the No. 3 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay
box.
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47). Poor ground G101 (A/T
model) or G401 (M/T
model)
Cruise control can be set,
butthecruisemain
indicator does not come
on 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function
procedure (see page 22-241).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control main switch signal input. Faulty gauge control
module (tach)
Cruise control can be set,
but the cruise control
indicator does not come
on 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function
procedure (see page 22-241).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control indicator signal input. Faulty gauge control
module (tach)
Vehicle does not
accelerate accordingly
when the resume/accel
button is pressed 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control resume/accel switch signal input. Open circuit, loose or
disconnected terminal:
ORN
Set speed does not
cancel when the brake
pedal is pressed 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the brake pedal position switch test (see page
22-181).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the brake pedal position switch signal input. Short to power on
the BRN wire
Faulty brake pedal
position switch
Set speed does not
cancel (engine rpm stays
high) when the clutch
pedal is pressed (M/T
model) 1.
2.
3.
Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the clutch pedal position switch test (see page 4-50).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the clutch pedal position switch signal input. Short to ground in
the LT BLU wire
Faulty clutch pedal
position switch
Set speed does not
cancel when the cruise
control main button is
pressed 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control main switch signal input. Short to power on the
YEL wire
Set speed does not
cancel when the cancel
button is pressed 1.
2.
3.Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
Do the cruise control combination switch test (see page
4-49).
Do the cruise control input test (see page 4-47).
Test the cruise control cancel switch signal input. Open circuit, loose or
disconnected
terminals: LT GRN or
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resultPossible cause if result is not obtained
4-47
Cruise Control Input Test
NOTE: Always make sure that you have the latest Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) software before doing the input
tests.
1. Connect the 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. Go to PGM-FI, and check for DTCs (see page 11-3).
5. Do the following tests while monitoring parameters in the PGM-FI DATA LIST with the HDS. NOTE: Intermittent failures are often caused by loose circuit connections. While monitoring cruise control inputs,
flex the circuit wires, and note if any of the test results change.

















Brake pedal
position
switch signal
Brake pedal pressed,
then released
CRUISE BRAKE SW
should indicate OFF
when the brake pedal is
pressed and ON when
the brake pedal is
released. Faulty brake pedal position switch
Blown No. 3 (10 A) fuse in the under-
dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire between the ECM/
PCM and the brake pedal position switch
A wire shorted to ground between the
ECM/PCM and the brake pedal position
switch
Clutch pedal
position
switch signal
(M/T model) Clutch pedal pressed,
then released
SHIFT/CLUTCH SW
should indicate ON
when the clutch pedal
is pressed and OFF
when the clutch pedal
is released. Faulty clutch pedal position switch
An open in the wire between the ECM
and the clutch pedal position switch
A wire shorted to ground between the
ECM and the clutch pedal position
switch
Poor ground G401
Transmission
range switch
signal (A/T
model) Shift lever in D and S SHIFT/CLUTCH SW
should indicate ON in P,
R,andN,andOFFinD
and S. Faulty transmission range switch
An open in the wire between the PCM
and the transmission range switch
A wire shorted to ground between the
PCM and the transmission range switch
Poor ground G101
Cruise control
main switch
signal Cruise control main
switch pressed and
released CRUISE MASTER
(MAIN) SW should
indicate ON when the
cruise control main
buttonispressedand
OFF when the cruise
control main button is
released. Faulty cruise control combination switch
Faulty gauge control module (tach)
An open in the wire between the gauge
control module (tach) and the cruise
control combination switch
A wire shorted to ground between the
gauge control module (tach) and the
cruise control combination switch
Poor ground G504
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