Section 23 HONDA CIVIC 2000 6.G Owner's Guide

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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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.
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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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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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Timing Belt
lnstallation (cont'dl
3. Install the timing belt tightly in the sequence shown.
@ Timing belt drive pulley (crankshaft) + @Adjusting pulley * @ Water pump pu ey + @ Intakecamshaft pulley + @ Exhaust camshaft pulley,
NOTE: Make sure the timing belt drive pulley andcamshaft pullevs are at TDC,
Loosen and retighten the adjusting bolt to tensionthe timing belt.
Install the lower cover and middle cover.
NOTE: Clean the middle and lower covers beforeinstalling.
Install the crankshaft pulley, then tighten the pulleybolt (see page 459).
Rotate the crankshaft pulley about five or six turnscounterclockwise so that the timing belt positions onthe pulleys.
Adjust the timing belt tension (see page A611.
7.
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9. Check that the crankshaft pulley and camshaft pul-leys are both at TDC.
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
CAMSHAFT PULLEY:
lf the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys are not posi-tioned at TDC, remove the timing belt, adjust theposition following the procedure on page &63, thenreinstall the timing belt.
After installation, adjust the tension of each belt.
. See section 23 for alternator belt tension adjust-ment.
. See section 22lor NC compressor belt tensionadiustment,
. See section 17 for P/S pump belt tension adjust-ment.
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10.
11.
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"UP" MARKS

Cylinder Head
Removal (cont'd)
8. Remove the P/S pump lower bracket.
8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m,17 tbtftl
9.
T SHIELD
10.
P/S PUMP LOWERBRACKET10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m,33 tbf.frl
Relieve fuel pressure (see section l1).
@ Do not smok6 while working on fuel
system, keep open flam€ or spark away lrom work
ar€a, Drain fuelonly into an approved cortain€r.
Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) control
canister hose, fuel feed hose and breather hose.
BANJO BOLT33 N.m (3.4 kgl.m.25 lbf.ftl
BREATHERHOSE
WASHERS
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11. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose, fuel return
hose and vacuum hose (see page 5 4).
12. Remove the water bypass hose and positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) hose.
WATER BYPASSHOSEWATER EYPASSHOSE
Remove the throttle cable and throttle control cable
by loosening the locknut, then slip the cable end out
of the throftle linkage.
NOTE;
. Take care not to bend the cables when removing
them. Always replace any kinked cable with a new
one.
. Adjust the throttle cable when installing (see sec-
tion I I ),. Adjust the throttle control cable when installing(see section 14).
CONTROLCABLE
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PCV HOSE

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Valve Guides
Replacement
1. As illustrated below, use a commerciallv available
air-impact valve guide driver attachment modified
to fit the diameter of the valve guides. ln most
cases, the same procedure can be done using the
sDecial tool and a conventional hammer.
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLEVALVE GUIDE DRIVER
87 mm -L- sz mm(3.43 inl I tz.zr int
rE-tt
10.8 mm10.42 inl
olVALVE GUIOE DRIVER,5.5 mm077,P - 0010100
Select the proper replacement guides and chill
them in the freezer section of a refrigerator for
about an hour.
Use a hot plate or oven to evenly heat the cylinder
head to 300"F (150"C). Monitor the temperature with
a cooking thermometer.
CAUTION:
. Do not use a torch; it may warp tho head.. Do not get tho head hotter than 300"F {150"C};excesgive heat may loosen thg valve seats.. To avoid burns. use haaw gloves whon handling
the heatod cylinder head.
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Working from the camshaft side, use the driver and
an air hammer to drive the guide about 2 mm (0.1 in)
towards the combustion chamber. This will knock off
some ofthe carbon and make removaleasier.
CAUTION:
. Always wsar safety goggles or a face shield whsn
driving valve guides.
. Hold the air hammer dir€ctly in line with the
valve guide to prevont damaging thg dtiver.
Turn the head over and drive the guide out toward
the camshaft side of the head.
VALVE GUIOE DRIVER,5.5 mm077{2 - 0010100
lf a valve guide still won't move. drill it out with a8.0 mm (5/16 in) bit, then try again.
CAUTION: Drill guides only in extreme cases; you
could damago the cylinder head if ths guide br6aks.
Remove the new guide(s) from the freezer, one at a
time, as vou need them.
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PistonsGrankshaft
lnstallation
Before installing the pistons, apply a coat of
engine oil to the ring grooves and cylinder
bores.
lf the crankshaft is already installed:
. Set the crankshaft to BDC for each cylinder.
. Remove the connecting rod caps, and slip short
sections of rubber hose over the threaded ends
of the connecting rod bolts.
. lnstall the ring compressor. check that the bear-
ing is securely in place, then position the piston
in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden
handle of a hammer.
o Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and
check the connecting rod-to-crank journal align-
ment before pushing the piston into place
. Apply engine oil to the bolt threads. Install the
rod caps with bearings, and torque the nuts to:
815A2 engine:
40 N.m {,1.1 kgf.m, 30 lbf'ft|
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
31 N.m (3.2 kgf'm,23 lbf'ft)
lf the crankshaft is not installed:
. Remove the rod caps and bearings, install the ring
compressor, then position the piston in the cylin-
der, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a
hammer.
. Position all Distons at top dead center.
1.
2.
The arrcw must facethe taming belt sideof the engine.
CONNECTING ROOOIL HOLE lD16Y5, D16Y7, D16YB ongines)
NOTE: Maintain downward force on the ring com-
pressor to prevent the rings from expanding before
entering the cylinder bore.
RUBBER
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lnstallation
Before installing the crankshaft, apply a coat of
engine oil to the main bearings and rod bearings.
Insert the bearing halves into the cylinder block and
connecting rods.
Hold the crankshaft so the rod journals for cylinders
No.2 and No. 3 are straight down.
Lower the crankshaft into the block, seating the rod
journals into connecting rods No. 2 and No. 3, and
install the rod caps and nuts finger-tight.
1.
2.
3.
5.
Grooved sides faceoulward.Botate the crankshaft clockwise, seat journals into
connecting rods No, 1 and No.4, and install the rod
caps and nuts finger-tight.
NOTE: Install caps so the bearing recess is on the
same side as the recess in the rod.
Check rod bearing clearance with plastigage (see
page 7-11), then torque the capnuts. Apply engine
oil to the bolt threads.
Torque:
816A2 sngine:/l{, N.m {a.l kgf.m, 30 lbf'ftl
D16Y5, D16Y7, Dl6Y8 engines:
31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf'ft|
NOTE: Reference numbers on connecting rod are
for big-end bore tolerance and do not indicate the
position of piston in the engine.
Line up the marks wheninstalling the connectrng rod
cap.
6. Install the thrust washers on the No. 4 journal. Oil(cont'd)
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the thrust washer surfaces,

lllustrated Index
@@ system is under high pressure when theengine is hot. To avoid dangsr of rsleasing scaldingengine coolant, removo the cap only when the engine iscoot.
Total Cooling System Capacity flncluding heater andfoservoir (0.4 f (0.42 US qt, 0.35 tmp qt)ll:
*2: 81642 engine*3: D16Y7 engine*4: D16Y8 engine
CAUTION: lf any engine coolant spills on painted por-tions of the body, rinse it off immediately.
NOTE:
. Check all cooling system hoses for damage, leaks ordeterioration and replace if necessary.. Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.. Use new O-rings when reassembling.
RADIATOR CAPPressure test, page '10 86x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgtm,7.2 tbt.ltl
UPPERRADIATORHOSE
UPPER BRACKETAND CUSHION
COOLANT
RAOIATOREngine coolant refilling and bleeding,page 10 7Leak test, page 10-9Inspect soldered joints andseams for leaks,Blow out dirt Irom betweencore fins with compressed air.lf insects, etc,, are cloggingradiator, wash them off withrow pressure water.
RESERVOIR
5x0.8mmA: ,1.4 N.m {0.45 kgf.m, 3.3 tbtftlg: 5.4 N.m (0.55 kgtm.4.0 tbf.ft)
6x1.0mm7.2 N.m (0.73 kgt.m,5.3 tbtftl
LOWERCUSHION
RADIATOR FANBADIATORFAN
DRAINPLUG
O-RINGReplace.
LOWEBRADIATORHOSE
FAN MOTOR SHROUD
Ar TOYO RADIATOR manufactured radiatorB: NIPPONDENSO manufacfared raoraror
10-2
Refer to section 14when installing.
Mt-|-4.2 f (4.4 US qt,3.7 tmp qt)*j
5.0 / (5.3 U$ q1, 4.4 16p q11*z
4.1 f (4.3 US qt, 3.6 lmp q0*3
4.31 (4.5 US qt, 3.8 tmp qt)*a
CVT4.3 f (4.5 US qt,3.8 Imp qt)
*1i D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines
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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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Water Pump
Inspection
't.
2.
Remove the timing belt (see section 6).
Turn the water pump pulley counterclockwise.Check that it tarns freely.
Check for signs of seal leakage.
NOTE: A small amount of "weeping,,from the bleedhole is normal.
Dl6Y5, Dl6Y7, D16Y8 engines:
BLEEDHOLE
B16A2 engine:
BLEED HOLE
BLEED HOLE
BLEED HOLE
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Replacement
6x1.0mm
1.Remove the timing belt (see section 6).
Remove the water pump by removing five bolts.
NOTE: Inspect, repair and clean the O-ring grooveand mating surface with the cylinder block.
D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines:
12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, l0 x 1.25 mm8.7 lbt.ft) {4 N.m 14.5 kg{.m.33 tbt.ft)
Bl642 engine:
WATERPUMP
@;2
6x1.0mm12 N.m 11.2 kg{.m,8.7 tbf.ft)
O.RINGReplace.
3. Install the water pump in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
o Keep the O-ring in position when installing.. Clean the spilled engine coolant.
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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