Disc HONDA CIVIC 1997 6.G Owner's Manual

Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure
!!!s@ Make sure iacks and salety stands are
f ta"eata"ea propetty and hoist brackets are attached to the
correct positions on the engine.
CAUTION:
. Use tender covels to avoid damaging painted sul-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carefully while holding the connector portion to
avoid damage.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F
{38"C} before loossning the tetaining bolts.
NOTE:
o Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnectlon
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
. Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
h ead.
. Turnthe crankshaft pu lley so that the No. lpistonisat
top dead center (see Page 6-21)
'1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery'
Drain the engine coolant (see page'10-7).
a Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5 3).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5'5).
Loosen the idler pulley center nut and adjusting
bolt' then remove the air conditioning (A'lc) com-
pressor belt (see Page 5-6).
Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt. then
remove the alternator belt (see page 6-19).
Remove the P/S pump bracket (see page 5-12).
3.
4.
2.
6.
1.
8. Remove the throttle cable by loosening the locknut,
then slip the cable end out of the throttle linkage
NOTE:
. Take care not to bend the cable when removing it
Always replace any kinked cable with a new one
. Adjust the throttle cable when installing (see sec-
tion 1 1).
D16Y7 engine:
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y8 engines:
THFOTTLECABLE
(cont'd)
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LOCKNUT
CABLE

VTEC Control SYstem
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) Pl259:
VTEC Solenoid Valve circuit
Refer to page 1'l-38 through 11 55 before troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flowchart
YES
A problem in the WEC Pressure Switch circuit or
* Road Test:Accelerate in 1st gear to an engine speed over 6,000 rp '
Hold that engine speed for at leasttwo seconos'
lf the DTC P1259 is not repeated during the first road test'
repeat this test two more times
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2P
CONNECTOR
Terminalside ofmale termtnals
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Wire side of femaleterminals
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6-51
The MIL has been teported on.
DTC P1259 is siored.
Check the VTEC Control SYsiem:
1. Do the engine control module(ECM ) Reset Procedure (see
section 11).
2. Start the engine
3. Warm uP the engine to normal
operating temPerature (cool
ing fan comes on).
4. Do the Road Test.*lntermittent failure, sYstem is OK
at this time.Check for Poor connectlons or
loose wires at VTEC Pressureswilch. VTEC aolenoid valvo and
ECM.
ls DTC P1259 indicated?
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the VTEC Pressure
switch 2P connector.
3. Check for continuity between
VTEC pressure switch 2P con
nector telminal No 1 and
No.2.
Reolace the VTEC Pre3sure switch.
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch
Wire:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
2. N4easure the voltage between
VTEC press u re switch 2P
connector No. 1 and bodyground,
Inspect lor an open or short toground in the wire between the
VTEC orassure swilch and ECM
{c101.lf the wire i3 OK, substitute a
known-good ECM and recheck.
{To page 6 52)

VTEC Control System
Troubleshooting Flowchart (cont,d)
VTEC PRESSURE SWITCH 2PCONNECTOR
Wire side of temaleterminals
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE(Comm.rcially avail.bte)
GAUGE JOINT ADAPTERSNAP.ON MT26.1710 x 1.0 ftm. Use new washer wheninstalling the sealing bott.
NOTE: Keep measuring time as shorr aspossible because engine is running witn noload lless than one minute).
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VTEC SOLENOID VALVE lPCONNECTOF
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Terminal side ofmale terminal
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(To page 6-53)
Test tha VTEC P.es3uro SwitchWi.e:Measure voltage across the VTECpressure switch 2P connector.
Ropair opon in the wiro batwoenVIEC pr...urc switch and G lot .lf the wiro is OK, 3ubltitutr aknown-good ECM and rochack.
ls there battery voltage?
Test the VTEC Solenoid V.tve:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe VTEC solenoid valve 1Pconnector terminal No, I andbody ground.
ls there 14 - 30 O?
Te3t the VTEC Sotonoid Vatve:'1. Remove the VTEC pressureswitch and install the specialtool as shown. then reinstallthe VTEC pressure switch.2. Reconnect the VTEC solenoidvalve 1P connector and VTECpressure switch 2P connector,3. Connect the tachometer (seesection 1l).4. Start the engine.5. Warm up engine to normaloperatrng temperature (cool-ing fan comes on).6. Check oil pressure at enginespeed of 1,000,3,000 and5,000 rpm.
ls pressure below 49 kPa(0.5 kgflcm,,7 psi)?Inipoct thg VTEC aolenoid valvel3ee P8go 6-54).
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(From page 6-52)
Test the VTEC Solenoid Valve:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the VTEC solenoid
valve 1P connector,
3. Attach the batterY Posrtrveterminal to the VTEC solenoid
valve terminal.4. Start the engine and check
the oil Pressure at engine
speed ol5,000 rPm
lrcoect the VTEC solenoid valve(see page S54)ls the pressure above 390 kPa(4.0 kgt/cm?, 57 Psi)?
Test the VTEC Pressure Switch:
With the battery Positive terminal
connected to the VTEC solenoid
valve, measure voltage between
the ECM connector terminal C10
and body ground.
ls there battery voltage above
5,000 rpm?
Test the VTEC Solenoid Valve
Wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Check for continuitv between
the VTEC solenoid valve 1P
con nector terminal and the
ECM connector terminal 812
Repair open in the wire between
the ECM lB12| and VTEC aolenoid
Test lhe VTEC Solenoid Valve
Wire:Check for continuity between the
VTEC solenoid valve'lP connector
terminal and body ground.
Repair short in the wiro b€'tween
the ECM ( 812) and VTEC aolenoid
Substitute a known'good ECM
and recheck. lI sYmptom/indica'tion goes away. repleca the origi-
nal ECM.
VTEC SOLENOID VALVE
1P CONNECTOR
Terminal side ofmale terminal
VIEC SOLENOIDVALVE1P CONNECIOR
ECM CONNECTORB l2sP)
ECM CONNECTOR C (31PI
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Wire side ot female
termrnals
VTEC SOLENOID VALVE
1P CONNECTOR
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Wire side of female
termanal
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Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
!@@ Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed
properly and hoist brackels are attached to correst posi-
tion on the engine,
CAUTION:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiling connectors
carelully while holding the connector portion.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F {38'Cl
before loosening the retaining bolt.
NOTE:
. Unspecified items are common.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
AIso, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses or interfere with other parts.
o Inspect the timing belt before removing the cylinder
n eao.
. Turn the crankshaft pulley so that the No. 1 piston is
at top dead center (see page 6-64).
1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant {see page 10-7).
. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the strut brace (see page 5-2).
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
(see page 5-3).
Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and pump
(see page 5 5).
2.
3.
4.
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ADJUSTING
6. Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A/C) com-
pressor belt.
IDLER PULLEY BRACKETBOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kg,l.m, 33 lbt.ft}
7. Loosen the mounting nut and lock bolt, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCK BOLT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m,17 tbtftl
ALTERNATORBELT10 x 1.25 mm,l,l N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.ft,
(cont'd)
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TWCHO2S
Inspection
l. Using a flashlight, make a visual check for plugging,
melting and cracking of the catalyst.
D16Y5, D16Y7 engines:
816A2, D16Y8 engines:
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FLASHLIGI{T
9-12
Replacement
Primary HO2S:
1. Remove the primary HO2S.
D16Y5, D15Y7 engines:
a. Disconnect the primary HO2S connector, thenremove the cover.
8 x'1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgl.m,
PRIMARY H02SCONNECTOR
b. Remove the primary HO2S.
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PBIMARY HO2S44 N m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 tbI.ft)

Bt6A2, Dl6Y8 engines:
a. Disconnect the primary HO2S connector then
remove the primary HO2S.
816A2 engine
D16Y8 engine
PRIMARYH02S CONNECTOR
PRIMARY HO2S44 N.m {4.5 kgt'm.33 lbf'ft)
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2. Install the primary HO2S in reverse order of removal'
Secondsry H02S:
1. Remove the secondary HO2S
Dl6Y5, Dt6Y7 engines:
a. Disconnect the secondary HO2S connector.
then remove the secondary HO2S'
02 SENSOR
816A2, Dt6Y8 ongin6s:
a. Remove the grommet, and pull out the secondary
HO2S connector, then disconnect the secondary
HO25 connector'
SECONOARY H()2S
CONNECTOR
{cont'd)
9-13

Radiator
Replacement
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, andATF cooler hoses.
Disconnect the fan motor connector.
Remove the radiator upper bracket, then pull up theraotator,
RADIA
ATF COOLERHOSES (A/T)Refer to sectionwhen installing.
UPPER RAOIATOR HOSE
6x1.0mm7.2 N.m (0.73 kgf.m.5.3 tbf.ft)
1.
2.
3.
5. Remove the fan shroud assemblies and other partsfrom the radiator.
Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal:
NOTE:
. Set the upper and lower cushions securely.. Fill the radiator with engine coolant and bleedthe air.
6x1.0mmCAPY|lT,PS:|" i.i ru- ii b rgr.-,AND CUSHION7.2 tbr.ftl
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RESEBVOIR TANK
RADIATOR
LOWER CUSHION
RAOIATOR FAN/SHROUDASSEMBLY
DRAIN PLUGO-RINGReplace.
LOWER RAOIATOR HOSE
ATF COOLERPIPES {A/T)
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Component Locations
Index (cont'dl
'96 D16Y8 engine (coupel,'97 D16Y7 engine (coupe: KL model, sedan: KL (LXl model),'97 D16Y8 engine (coupe: all models, sedan: KL modell,'98-all models:
FUEI- VAPOR PIPEFUEL FEED PIPEFUEL GAUGE SENDING UNITTesting, see section 23FUEL PUMPTesting, page 11 236Replacement, page 11 236FUEL FILTERReplacement,
€VAPOFATIVE EMISSION(EVAPI CONTROL CANISTERVENT SHUT VALVETroubleshooting, page l1'283
FUEL FILLCAP
FUEL TANKReplacement, page I l-241
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAPI CONTROLCANISTERTroubleshooting, page 11 283
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAP) BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1 -283
FUEL INJECTORSReplacement, page 1 1-232EVAPORATIVE EMISSION(EVAPI TWO WAY VALVETesting, page 11 294
FUELREGULATORTesting, page 11-234
TANK PRESSURESENSORTroubleshooting, page 11-275
Replacement, page 1 1-234
'96 Dt6Y5 engine,'96 D16Y7 engin€, '96 D16Y8 engine (sedanl,'97 D16Y5 engine,'97 Dl6Y7 engins (coupe: l(A, KC models,
sedan: KA, KC, KL (DXl models, hatchback: all models),'97 Dl6Y8 engine (sedan: KA, KC modelsl:
FUEL FEED PIPE
FUELFITTINGSPrecautions, page 1 1-227Disconnection, page 11 227Connection, page 11-228
FUEL VAPOR PIPE
FITTINGS
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAPI CONTROL CANISTERTroubleshootiog, page 1 1-271
FUEL FILTERReplacement, page 1 1-235FUEL PUMPTesting, page 11-236Replacement, page 11-236
FUEL TANKBeplacement, page 11 241
TIVE EMISSION{EVAP) TWO WAY VALVETesting, page 11-294
TUBE/OUICK.CONNECT
FUEL PRESSUREREGULATORTesting, page 11'234Beplacement, page 11 234
Precautions, page 1 1-227Disconnection, page 11'227Connection, page 1 1-228
11-8
FUEL RETURN PIPE

'99 - 00 models:
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAP} PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1'288FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNITTesting, see section 23
FUEL VAPOR PIPE
ONBOARD REFUELING VAPORR€COVERY IORVRIVENT SHUT VALVETest, page 11 296
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
{EVAP) CONTROL CANISTERVENT SHUT VALVETroubleshooting, Page 1 1_288
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
FUEL FILTERBeplacement, page 11-235
FUEL FEED PIPE
FUEL RETURN PIPE
FUEI- PUMPTesting, page 11 236Replacement, page 11-236
FUEL FILLCAP
{EVAPI CONTROLTroubleshooting, page 1 1_288
FUELPULSATION DAMPEB
FUEL INJECTORSReplacement, page 1 1'232
FUEL PRESSUREREGULATOR
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
{EVAP) BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVETroubleshooting, page 1 1-288
FUELRAIL
FUEL TANK PRESSURESENSOBTroubleshooting, Page 1 1'274
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONIEVAPI TWO WAY VALVETesting, page 11 295
Testing, page 11-234Replacement, page 11 234FUEL TUBE/OUICK.CONNECTFITTINGSPrecautions, page 1 l-227Disconnection, page 11 227Connection, page 1 1-228
Replacement, page 1 1-241
I(cont'd)
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