Body HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G Owner's Guide

Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional tow-
ing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehi
cle with iust a rope or chain lt is very dangerous'
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle:
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses t\ivo pivoting
arms that go under the tires {front or rear} and lifts them
off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the
ground.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing
is attemDted.
lf the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed. it should
be towed with the front wheels off the ground lf due to
damage, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels on the ground, do the following:
lvlanual Transmission and CW
. Release the parking brake
. Shift the transmission to neutral (CW to E position)'
Automatic Transmission
. Release the Parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to LDll position, then E position.
. Turn oif the engine
CAUTION;
o lmploper towing preparation will damage ihe tfans-
mission. Follow the above procedute exaqtly lf you
cannot shift the tlansmission or start the engino
laulomatic transmissionl, yout vehicle must be trans-
ported on a flat-bed.
. lt is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 mil€s
(80 km), and ksop thE speed below 35 mph (55 km/hl
. Trying to lift 01 tow your vehicle by tho bump€F will
caus€ setious damagg. Ths bumpers are not dEigned
to supportthe vshicle's weigh.
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Front:
Rear:
TIE DOWN HOOKS
TOWING HOOK

Specifications
Standards and Service Limits "'.".'.""' 3-2
Design Specif ications,..'....,.'..'.... "... ""' 3-20
Body Specifications "'."'." 3-23

MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INFWIEngine oilCapacityf (uS qt, lmp qt)
Inner-to outer rotor radial clearancePump body-to outer rotor radialclearancePump body to-rotor axial clearance
4.8 (5.1, 4.2) for eng;ne overhaul4.0 (4.2, 3.5) for oil change, ;ncludin3.7 (3.9.3 3)for dil .h,nde '^,irh^,,rg oilfilter
Oil pump0.04 - 0.16 {0.002 - 0.006)0.10 - 0.19 (0.004-0.007)0.02 0.07 10.001 ,0.003)
0.20 (0.008)
0.20 {0.008)0 15 {O OO6iRelief valvePressure setting 176"F (80.C)kPa (kgflcm,, psi) at;dteat 3,000 rpm70 (0.7, 10) min.340 (3.5,50) min.
Standards and Service Limits
Engine Lubrication (B16A2 engine) (cont,d) - Section 8
Cooling - Section 10
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MEASUREMENTSTANOARO {NEW)RadratorCoolant capacity t 1US qt, tmp qt)including engine, heater, cooling line andreservotr
Beservoir capacity:0.4 f {0.42 US qt, 0.35 lmp qt)
81642 engine5.0 {5.3, 4.4) for overhaul4.5 (4.8, 4.0) for cootant changeD16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:M/T: 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)for overhaul3.1 (3.3, 2.7) for coolant changeA"/T: 016Y74.1 (4.3, 3.6) for overhaul3.0 (3.2, 2.6) for cootant changeDl6Y84.3 {4.5, 3.8)for overhaul3.2 (3.3, 2.8) for cootant changeCW: 4.3 (4.5,3.8)for overhaul3.2 (3.3, 2.8)for cootant chanqeRadiator capOpeningpressure kPa(kgl/cm,,psi)
Start to open .F (.C)Fully open "F ('C)Valve lift at fulty open
93 123 (0.95- 1.25, 14 18)
169 - 176 (76 80)194 (90)
8.0 (0.31)min.
196 - 203 191 95)Subtract 5 - 15 {3 - 8) from actual ,,ON,, temperature
Thermostat
Cooling fanThermoswilch 'ON" temperature F r.C,Thermoswitch "OFF' lemperature .F ( C)
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Automatic TnsmtsstonSection 14Un;t of length: mm {in)
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MEASUREMENT
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STANDARD INEW)SEBVICE LIMIT
TransmissionMainshaft 2nd gear thrust washer thickness
Thrust washer thicknessMainshaft ball bearing left sideMainshaft lst gear
Countershaft 3rd gear splined washer '96 97 models'98 - 00 models
One-way clutch contact area
Countershaft 1st gear LD.
Park gear O.D.Mainshaft feed pipe A, O.D. (at 15 mm (0.59 inlfrom
Mainshaft feed pipe B, O.D. (at 30 mm {1.2 in) from end)
Countershaft feed pipe O.D. lat 15 mm (0 59 in) from
eno)Mainshaft sealing ring thickness
129 mm 11.1 iniand 35 mm {1.4 in))
Mainshaft bushing l.D.
Mainshaft bushing LD.
Countershaft bushing LD.Mainshaft sealing ring goove width
3.97 4.00 10.156 - 0.157)4.02 - 4.05 (0.158 0.159)
4.07 - 4.10 (0.160 - 0.161)4.12 - 4.15 (0.162 0.163)
4.17 - 4.20 10.164 - 0.165)4.22 - 4.25 (0.166 - 0.167)4.27 - 4.30 (0.168-0.169)
4.32 - 4.35 (0.170 0.171)
4.37 - 4.40 10.172 - 0.173)
4.42 - 4.45 10.114 - 0.175l
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+Wear or damage
2.95 - 3.05 {0.116 - 0.120)2.43 2.50 (0.096 - 0.098)4.45 - 4.50 (0.175 - 0.177i4.95 - 5.00 (0.195 0.197)
Wear or damage
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83.339 - 83.365 (3.2810 3.2821)
66.685 - 66.698 (2.6254 - 2.6259)
8.97 - 8.98 (0.353 - 0.354)
5.97 5.9810.2350 - 0.2354i7.97 - 7.98 (0.3138 - 0.3142)
1.87 - 1.97 {0.074 0.078)
6.0 r8 - 6.030 {0.2369 - 0.2374)
9.000 - 9.01s 10.3543-0.3549)8.000-8.022 (0.3150 - 0.3158)
2.025 - 2.015 l0.0197 -0.0417)
Wear or damageWear or darn age
8.95 (0.352J
5.95 (0.234)
7.95 (0.313)
1.80 (0.071)
6.045 (0.2380)
9.03 (0.356)
8.03 {0.316)2.08 (0.082)
Regulatorvalve body
Seating ring conlact area l.D.35.000 35.02511.3780 1.3782)35.050 (1.3799)
Shifting device andpark brake controlReverse shift fork Iinger thicknessPark brake pawl
Park gear
5.90 - 6.00 (0.232 - 0.236)5.40 (0.213)
lWear or other defect
Servo bodyShift fork shaft bore LD.
Shift fork shaft valve bore l.D.
14.000 - 14.010 (0.5512 - 0.5516)
37.000 - 37.039 (1.4567 - 1.4582)37.045 (1.4585)
ATF pumpATF pump gear side clearanceATF pump gear-to-body clearance DriveDaiven
ATF pump driven gear LD.ATF pump driven gear shaft O.D
0.03 -0.05 {0.001 - 0.002)0.1050 - 0.1325 (0.0041 - 0.0052)
0.0350 - 0.0625 (0.0014 - 0.0025)14.0'|6 - 14.034 {0.5518 - 0.5525i13.980 13.990 (0.5504 0.5508)
0.07 (0.003)
Differentialcarrier
Pinion shaft contact area LD.
Carrier to'pinion clearanceDriveshaft contact are LD.
Carrier to-driveshaft clearance
18.010 18.028 {0.7091 0.7098)
0.023 - 0.057 (0.0009 -0.0022)
26.025 * 26.045 11.0246 1.0254)
0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034)
0.1 {0.004)
0.12 {0.005)
Differentialprnron gearBacklasht.D.Pinion gear to-pinion shaft clearance
0.05 - 0.15 {0.002 - 0.006)18.042 - 18.066 (0.7103 - 0.7113i0.055 - 0.095 (0.0022 - 0.0037)ffi.oour
Set ring-to bearing outer race clearance0 - 0.15 (0 0.006)Adjust
(cont'd)
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cwSection 14[Jnit of length: mm (in)
MEASUBEMENTSTANDARD {NEW}SERVICE LIMIT
Forward clutch end plate thickness Mark 1 or 15Mark 2 or 16Mark 3 or 17Mark 4 or 18Mark 5 or 19Mark 6 or 20Mark 7 or 21Mark 8 or 22Mark I or 23Mark 10 or 24Mark 11 or 25Mark 12 or 26Matk 13 ot 21
3.4 - 3.5 10.134 - 0.138)
3.5 - 3.6 (0.138 - 0.142)3.6 - 3.7 (0.142 - 0.146)3.7 3.8 (0.146 0.150)3.8 - 3.9 (0.150 - 0.154)3.9 - 4.0 (0.154 - 0.157i4.0 - 4.1 (0.157 - 0.161)4.1 - 4.2 (0.161 - 0.165)4.2 - 4.3 (0.165 - 0.169)4.3 - 4.4 (0.169 - 0.173)4.4 - 4.5 10.173 - 0.177i4.5 4.6 (0.177 0.181)4.6 - 4.7 (0.181 - 0.185)
Discoloration
Discoloration
Reverse brake end plate thickness Mark 1Mark 2Mark 3Mark 4\44 rk 5Mark 6Mark 7Mark 8
3.55 - 3.65 (0.140 0.144)3.75 - 3.85 10.148 - 0.152)
3.95 - 4.05 (0.156 - 0.159i4.15 - 4.25 (0.163 0.167)4.35 - 4.45 (0.171 - 0.175)
4.55 - 4.65 (0.179 - 0.183)4.75 - 4.85 (0.187 - 0.191)4.95 - 5.05 (0.195 - 0.199)
Discoloration
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IDiscoloration
ATF pumpATF pump drive gear shaft O.D.ATF pump driven gear shaft O.D.ATF pump body bushing l.D. Drive gear shaftDriven gear shaft
ATF pump gear side clearanceATF pump gear-to-body clearance Drive gear
Driven gear
9.98 - 9.99 (0.3929 0.3933)9.98 - 9.99 {0.3929 - 0.3933)10.000 - 10.015 (0.3937 0.3943)10.000 - 10.015 (0.3937 0.3943)
0.01s - 0.035 (0.0006 0.0014)
0.035 - 0.0505 (0.0014- 0.0020)
0.035 - 0.0505 (0.0014 - 0.0020)
Wear or damagedWear or damagedWear or damagedWear or damaged
TransmissionDiameter of needle bearing contact areaInput shaft - flywheel sideInput shaft forward clutch sideDrive pulley shaft - start clutch sideDrive pulley shaft - flywheel side
Drive pulley shaft - forward clutch side
Thrust clearanceCarrier and ring gear
Driven pulley shaft and start clutch hub
Input shaft and ATF pump driven sprocketSecondary gear shaft and flywheel ball bearing
19.987 - 20.000 (0.7869 - 0.7874)19.987 - 20.000 (0.7869 - 0.7874)43.981 - 43.991 (1.7315 - 1.7319)24.007 - 24.020 (0.945 - 0.946)24.007 - 24.020 (0.945 - 0.946)
0.050 - 0.110 (0.0020 - 0.0043)
0.000 - 0.130 10.000 - 0.005)
0.370 - 0.650 (0.015 - 0.026)0.00 0.15 (0.00 0.006)
Wear or damagedWear or damagedWear or damagedWear or damagedWear or damaged
(cont'd)
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MEASUREMENTSTANOARO INEW}SERVICE LIMIT
algnmenlCamber FrontRearCaster FrontTotaltoe FrontBearFront wheel turning angle Inward wheelOutward wheel
0"00'1 1"-1.1 1'1'40' I 1"In'1.01 2.0 {1/16 t 1/'16)In 2.0 ljB (1/161 1/16)39.50'33'10'(Reference)
Bim runout Aluminum wheel AxialBadialSteelwheel AxialRadla I
0 0.7 (0 - 0.03)0- 0.7 (0 - 0.03)0 - 1.0 (0 0.04)0 - 1.0 (0 0.04)
2.0 (0.08)
1.5 10.06)2.0 {0.0B)1.5 (0.06)Wheel bearingEnd play FrontRear0 0.0s (0 - 0.002)0 0.05 (0 0.002)
Standards and Service Limits
Suspension - Section 18
Brakes - Section 19
*1. 5410 Stamped on the caliper body.*2. 2056 Stamped on the caliper body.
Air Conditioning - Section 22
*: When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it of{.Readjust deflection or tension to used belt values.
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEWISERVICE LIMIT
Parklng brakePlay in stroke at 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbfi lever forceTo be locked when pulled6 - I notchesFoot brakepeoalPedal height (with floor mat removed) M/TA/'T, CVTFree play
156.5 {6.16)161 (6 5/16)1 5(1/16-3/16)
Master cvlinderPiston to pushrod clearance0 - 0.4 (0 0.02)
Disc brakeDisc thickness FrontRearDisc runout FrontRearDisc parallelism Front and rearPad thackness Front
Rear
20.9 - 21.8 (0.82 - 0.86)8.9 - 9.1 (0.350 - 0.358)
9.5 10.5*'8.5 - 9.5*'7.0 8.0 (0.28-0.3r)
19.0 (0.75)
8.0 (0.31)
0.10 (0.004)
0.10 (0.004)
0.015 (0.0006)
1.6 (0.06)1.6 (0.06)'r.6 (0.06)
Rear brakedrumLD.Lining thickness200 17.a7l4.0 (0.16)201 \7 .9112.0 {0.08}
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWI
Conditioning
SANDEN
Lubricant type: SP 10 (P/N 38897 - Pl3 - A01AH or 3889Lubricant capacity Condensermf (floz, lmp oz) EvaporatorLine or hoseReceiver
I - P13 A0li lFor refrigerant: HFC-134a (R,134a))
| 20 \2t3 0.11
I 45 (1 2/3, 1.6)10 (1/3,0.4)
10 t1/3,0.4)NIPPONDENSOLubricant type: ND'O|L8 (P/N 38899 - PR7 - 003) (For ReLubricant capacity Condensermf (floz, lmp oz) EvaporatorLine or hoseReceiver
f.igerant: HFC,134a (R-134a))25 (s/6 0.9)60 (2,2.11
10 (1/3,0.4)
10 (1/3.0.4)
CompressorSANDENLubricant type: SP-10Lubricant capacity ml lfl oz, lmp oz)Field coil resistance at 68'F (20"C) OPulley-to-pressure plate clearance
130 150 (4 1/3 4.6, 5.0 - 5.3)
0.5 r 0.15 10.020 t 0.006)
NIPPONDENSOLubricant type: ND-OlL8 {P/N 38899 - PR7 ,003 or P/N 38899 pR7 - AO1) (For Refrigerant: HFC 134a {R,134a))Lubricant capacity m{(fl oz, lrnpoz) | 14O(4.7,4.9J -15S{5.2.5.4)Stator coil resistance at 20'C (68.F) 0Pulley-to-pressure plate clearance3.4 - 3.80.510.15 (0.0210.006)
Compressorbelt*Deffection with 98 N (1Okgl.22lbllbetween pulleys7.5 - 9.5 (0.30 0.37) with used belt5.0 - 6.5 (0.20 - 0.26)with new belt
Belt tension N (kgf, lbf)Measured with belt tension gauge340 490 i35 50, 77 - 110) with used bell690 - 830 (70 - 85, 150 190) with new belt

ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTESTEERINGSYSTEMTvpe P/sM/SOverall Ratio p/S
M/STurns, Lock-to Lock p/S
M/SSteering Wheel Dia.
Power assisted, rack and pinionRack and pinion1l.120.33.64..1380 mm 15.0 inSUSPENSIONTYPe Front and RearFront and RearIndependent double wishbone, coil springTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas-filled
WHEELALIGN| 4ENTCamber FrontRearCaster F.ontTotalToe FrontRear
0.00,- 't'
1.40'ln 1 mm ln 1/16In 2 mm In 1/16EBAKE SYSTEMType FrontRea r
Pad Surface Area Front
Rea r
Parking Brake Type
Power assisted self adjusting ventilated discPower assisted self adiustjng solid discPower assisted sell adjusting dr!m37.5 cm'x 4 5.8 sq in x 4
44.1ctn,x4 ] 6.84sq-inxa
67.2 cmz x 4 | to.+ sq in ' I21.2 cm, x 4 3.3 sq in x 4Mechanical actuating, rear two wheelbrakes
5410 stamped onthe caliper body2056 stamped onthe caliper bodyDrumDisc
TIRESize and PressureSee lire intormation label
WASHERCapacity 2door Coupe/4,door Sedan
2,door Hatchback
2.5 f (2.6 LJS qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 | (4.8 US qt,4.0lmp qt)2.51 (2.6 US qt, 2.2 lmp qt)4.5 f (4.8 US qt, 4.0 lmp qt)
USA modelCanada modelDXExcept DXELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternatorFuses In Under dash Fuse/Felay BoxIn Under-hood Fuse/Belay 8oxIn Under hood ABS FLrse/Relay BoxHeadlightsFront Turn Signal/Parking LightsRear Turn Signal LaghtsBrake/TaillightsInner Taillights*,High Mount Brake LightBack up LightsLicense Plate LightsCeiling Light
Trunk LightsGauge LightsIndicator Lightslllumination and Pilot LightsHeater Control Panel Lights
12 V 38 AH/5 HR12 V 1.0 kW, 1.2 kW12V 75 A,80 A7.5 A, t0 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 80 A7.5 4.20 A, 40 A12V_60/55W12V -2115W
12V - 21W12V - 21/5W12V-5W12 V 18 W*" 21 W+" *3
12V 21W12v-5wl2V-8W(Withmoonroofl12 V - 5W (Without moonroof)
12V-1.4W,3W't2 v 1.12W. 1.4 W12v-0.84w, 1.4 W12V 1.4 W
Design Specifications
(cont'd)
P/S: Power Steering M/S: Manual Steering*l: 2-door Coupe *2: 2door Hatchback *3: 4-door Sedan*4: USA (HAM), Canada (HCM) produced *5: Japan produced
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Body Specifications
Unit: mm (in)2-door Coupe:
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Body Specifications (cont'd)
2-door Hatchback:Lif
Unit: mm (in)
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VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart
tFtrsrl #ilH:::lj1t:"J:T,?ffnostic
rrouble code (Drc) Pr25e: A probrem in the vrEc Pressure switch circuit or
Reter to page 1 l-38 th roug h 1 1-55 before trou bleshooting.
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 3,000 rpm(D16Y5 engine) or 6,000 rpm (D'16Y8 engine).Hold that engine speed for at least two seconds.It DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test, repeatthis test two more tames.
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
Terminal side ofmale terminals
Wire sid6 ol femalerermtnats
VTM
l1 (BLu/BLK)
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The MIL has been reoorted on.DTC P1259 is sto.ed.
Check the VTEC Cont.ol Syst6m:1. Do the engine control module(ECM)/powertrain control module lPCM) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).2. Stan the engine.3. Warm up the engine to normaloperating temperature (cool-
ing fan comes on).4. Do the Boad Test.*Intermittont tailura, 3y3t.m is OKat thia time.Check for ooor connoctionr o.loose wirea at VTEC oiassurclwitch, VTEC solonoid valvo .ndECM/PCM,
ls OTC P1259 indicated?
Test rhe VTEC Prensure Switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressureswitch 2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenVTEC pressure switch 2P con-nector terminal No. 1 and No.2.
Replace the VTEC preasure 3witch.ls there continuity?
Te3t the VTEC Pressure SwitchWire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).2. Measure the voltage betweenVTEC press u re switch 2Pconnector No. l and bodyground.
In3poct for en opon or shod toground in thG wi.. bctwoon thoVTEC pro$ur6 switch rnd ECM/PCM l'96 - 9a: C15,'99 - 00: C101.lf tha wiro i3 OK,3ubrtitute aknown-good ECM/PCM andrecheck.
ls there battery voltage?
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