Low idle HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

lgnition System
5.
lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
2.
1.Check the idle speed, and adjust it if necessary (see
section 1 1).
Pull out the service check connector 2P (BRN and
BLK wires) from the connector holder located under
the dash on the front passenger side, then connect
the scs service connector (P/N 07PAz - 0010100) to
it.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (A/T in N or E, Mff in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect the timing light to the No. I ignition wire,
then point the light toward the pointer on the timing
belt cover.
Check the ignition timing in no load conditions:
headlights, blower fan, rear window defogger, and
air conditioner are not operating.
lgnition Timing:
M/T: 16" 12" BTDC (RED) idling in neutral
AlTt'16" !2" BTDC (RED) idling in E or E
CRANKSHAFTPULLEY
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6. lf necessary, adjust the ignition timing as follows.
Loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the
distributor ignition (Dl) housing counterclockwise to
advance the timing or clockwise to retard the tim-
t no,
7.
8.
MOUNTING BOLTS24 N.m {2.4 kgf m, 17 lbtft}
Tighten the distributor mounting bolts, and recheck
the ignition timing.
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the ser-
vice check connector.
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Timing Belt
Removal
Replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
according to the maintenance schedule {normal condi-
tions/severe conditions). lf the vehicle is regularly driven
in either of the following conditions, replace the timing
belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.A.l 100.000 km (Canada).
- ln very high temperatures (over 110'F, 43"C).- In very low temperatures (under -20"F. -29"C).
Turn the crankshaft pu\ley so the No. 1 piston is at
top dead center (TDC).
Remove the guard bar and splash shield (see page
5-7 ).
Loosen the mounting bolt and lock bolt. then remove
the power steering (P/S) pump belt.
MOUNNNG BOLT8 x 1.25 rnm
1.
2.
,l
4. Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (lVC) compres
sor belt (see page 5-4).
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24 N.m {2.4 kgt.m, 17 lbf.ftl
24 N.m 12.4 kgf.m, lt lbf.ftl
5. Loosen the mounting nut and locknut, then remove
the altefnator belt.
LOCKNUTI x 1.25 mm2a N.m 12.4 kgt m, 17 lblftl
6.
10 x 1,25 mm4,1 N.m (,1.5 kgt m, 33 lbtftl
Remove the cruise control actuator (see section 4).
Support the engine with a jack, then remove the
upper bracket. Make sure to place a cushion
between the oil Dan and the iack.
12 x 1.25 mm74 N.m (7.5 kgf m, 54 lbtftl
7.
BRACKET
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CKF Sensor
Replacement
1.
|o|'ln PUUCY BMCKET SOLIl0 r 1.25 mm14 .m 14.5 kgl.m,3:' lbtftl
Remove the guard bar and splash shield (see page
5-7 t.
Loosen the lock bolt and mounting bolt, then
remove the P/S pump belt.
MOUNTING BOLT8 x 1.25 mm
PUMPBELT
Loosen the adjusting bolt and idler pulley bracket
bolt, then remove the Ay'C comDressor belt.
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbf.ft)
24 N.m (2.{ kgf.m, 17 lbf.ttl
24 N.m 12.4 lgf.m, 17 lbl.ftl
4. Loosen the locknut and mounting nut, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbtftl
10 x 1 .25 mma4 N.m (4.5 kgt m, 33 lbtft)
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6.
7.
aJ.
Remove the cylinder head cover.
Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-7).
Remove the middle cover and the lower cover.
Disconnect the CKF sensor connector, then remove
the CKF sensor.
6x1.0mm11 N.m {1.r kgnm,8.0 lbfft)
9. Install the CKF sensor in reverse order of removal.
BELT
CKF SENSOR
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Gylinder Head
Removal
Engine removal is not required for this procedure.
l!@ Make sure iacks and safety stands are
placed properly, and hoist blackels ale attachgd to the
correct position on the engine.
NOTE:
o Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-
faces.
o To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors care-
fully while holding the connector portion.
. To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the
engine coolant temperature drops below 100"F (38'C)
before loosening the retaining bolts.
. Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring or
hoses, or interfere with other parts.
2.
4.
5.
1.Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-5). Remove
the radiator cap to speed draining.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing(see page 5-2).
Remove the mounting bolt and lock bolt, then
remove the power steering (P/S) pump belt and
pump (see page 5-4).
Loosen the idler pulley bracket bolt and adjusting
bolt, then remove the air conditioning (A,/C) com,
pressor belt.
ADJUSTINGBOLT
ADJUSTING BOLTLOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N m {2.4 ksf.m, 17 lbttt}
IOLER PULLEY BBACKET BOLT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m {4.5 kgtm, 33 lbf ft)
tt aAo-Io
6. Loosen the locknut and mounting nut, then remove
the alternator belt.
LOCKNUT8 x 1.25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgf.m, 17 lbt.ftl
10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgt.m. 33 lbf.ft)
7. Remove the P/S OUmo bracket.
l0 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 rbf.ft)
BELT
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont'dl
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) tocome on. lf the MIL was reported on, go to page 11-60.Troubleshoot each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated,The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found below.
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:- Compression- Intake air leakage- Engine locked up- Timing belt- Starting system- Overheating- Battery
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
Engine will not sta rt4, 2,3,5,20, 't5, 1
Hard starting2, 4, 12,17, 14, 't9
Cold fast idle too low7, a,9, 6, 17
Cold fast idle too high7,8,9,11,10
ldle speed fluctuates9,7,8, 't1, 10
Misfire or rough runningTroubleshoot for misfire on pages '11-126, 1|21LOl/\/ power2, 10,11, 13, '17, 18,20
Engine stalls2, 4, 12,1,20,9,5, 't6
Probable Cause List (For the DTC Ch8rt, see page ll-75.)
Probable CausePageSystem
Engine controt ruoaute (ecvtffi'I11-42
I 1-178Fuel oressure
PGM-Fl main relav
lgnition system
Crankshatt Position/Top Dead Center/Cylinder position sensor circuit
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor ctrculr
ldle Air Control (lAC) Vatve
Fast idle thermo valve
ldle speed adjustment
Throttle body
Throftle cable
Manifold Absolute P."""rr"ffi
Throftle Position (TP) sensor
Barometric pressur" (gnno-
Ay'T gear position signal
Brake switch signal
Air Cleaner
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
Evaporative emission (EVAP) control
Contaminated fuel
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Section 4
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6I 't-95
711-152
81'l-168
1 1- 169
1011-196'1111-'194
12'1 'l -90
1 1- 103
1411-137
15Section 14
161 1- 166
17r 1-194
181 1,199'1911-203
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ECM/PCM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P data link connector (OLC), various data can be
retrieved from the ECM/PCM. The items listed in the table below conform to the SAE recommended practice
The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended by SAE.
understanding this data will help to find the causes of intermittent failures or engine problems.
NOTE:
The ',operating values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment and
the individual vehicle.
Unless noted otherwise. "at idle speed" means idling with the engine completely warmed up, transmission in position
Park or neutral and the A,./C and all accessories turned otf.
DataDesc.iptionOp€rating ValuoFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code
(DTC)
lf the ECM/PCM detects a problem, it will store it as a
code consisting of one letter and tour numbers
Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code (Poxxx)
or a Honda-defined code (P'lxxx) will be output to the
tester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECN4/PCN4 computes engine speed from the signals
sent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.
This data is used for determining the time and amount of
fuel iniection.
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication
At idle speed:'97 - 98 models:
750 t 50 rpm'99 - 00 models:
730 f 50 rpm
YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM/PCM converts pulse signals from the Vehicle
Speed Sensor (VSSI into speed data.
Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manifold
Absolute
Pressure (MAP)
The absolute pressure caused in the intake manifold by
engine load and speed.
With engin6 stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo-
spheric pressure
At idle speed:
2a - 41 kPa {210 - 310
mmHg, 8.3 - 12.2 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
{ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature into volt-
age and signals the ECM/PCM. The sensor is a thermistor
whose internal resistance changes with coolant tempera-
ture. The ECM/PCM uses the voltage signals from the
ECT sensor to determine the amount of injected fuel
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temPer-
ature and IAT
With engine warmed uP:
approx. 163 - 2'12'F
(73 - 100"c)
YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor (HO25)
(Primary,
Sensor 1)
(Secondary
Sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen content in
the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals to the
ECMiPCM. Based on these signals, the ECM/PCM controls
the airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high (that is.
when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiometric ratio), the
voltage signal is lower.
When the orygen content is low (that is, when the ratio
is richer than the stoichiometric ratio), the voltage signal
is higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
about 0.1 - 0.9
NO
(cont'd)
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont'd)
DataDescliptionOperating ValueFreezo Data
HO2S
Feedback
Loop Status
Loop status is indicated as "open" or "closed".
Closed: Based on the HO2S output, the ECM/pCM deter-mines the airlfuel ratio and controls the amount ofinjected fuel.
Open: ignoring HO2S output, the ECM/pCiM refers to sig,nals from the TP, MAP, and ECT sensors to control theamount of injected fuel.
At idle speed: closed
YES
Short Term
Fuel Trim
The airlfuel ratio correction coefficient for correcting theamount of injected fuel when HO2S feedback is in theclosed loop status. When the signal from the HO2S isweak, short term fuel trim gets higher, and the ECM/PCMincreases the amount of injected fuel. The airlfuel ratiogradually gets richer, causing a higher HO2S output.Consequently. the short term fuel trim is lowered. andthe ECM/PCM reduces the amount of injected fuel.This cycle keeps the airfuel ratio close to the stoichio-metric ratio when in closed looD status.
t:20y"
YES
Long Term
Fuel Trim
Long term fuel trim is computed from shon term fueltrim and indicates changes occuring in the fuel supplysystem over a long period.
lf long term fuel trim is higher than 1,00. the amount ofinjected fuel must be increased. lf it is lower than L00.the amount of injected fuel must be reduced.
! 20%
Intake Air
Temperature
(IAT)
The IAT sensor converts intake air temperature into volt-age and signals the ECrU/PCM. When intake air tempera-ture is low, the internal resistance of the sensorincreases, and the voltage signal is higher.
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temper-
ature and ECTYES
Throttle
Position
Based on the accelerator pedal position, the openingangle of the throttle valve is indicateo.At idle speed:
approx. 10%
lgnition
Timing
lgnition timing is the ignition advance angle set by theECM/PCM. The ECM/PCM matches ignition timing to thedriving conditions.
At idle speed: 16'1 4.
BTDC with the SCS ser-
vtce connector connected.
NO
Calculated
Load Value(cLV)
CLV is the engine load calculated from the MAp data.At idle speed:
2A - 410/o
At 2,500 rpm with no load:
13 - 260/o
YES
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Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement -'97 Model
FCM CONNECTOR A (32P)NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
Wire side of lemale terminals
f€rminalnumlreJWirecolor
Telminalnama
DescriptionSignal
YELlNJ4 (No.4 FUELINJECTOR)Drives No. 4 {uel injector.With engine running: duty controlled
2BLUlNJ3 (No.3 FUELINJECTOR)Drives No. 3luel injector.
REDlNJ2 {No.2 FUELINJECTOR)Drives No.2 tuel injector.
BRNlNJl (No. l FUELINJECTOR)Drives No. 1 fuel injector.
5BLK WHTSO2SHIC (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER CONTROL)
D ves secondary heated oxygensensor heater.With ignition switch ON {ll): battery voltageWith fully warmed up engino running: dutycontrolled
6BLKAr'YHT
PO2SHTC (PRIMARY
HEATED OXYGENSENSOR HEATERCONTROL}
Drives primary heated oxygensensor heater,With ignition switch ON lll): battery voltagewith fully warmed up engine running: dutycontroll6d
I8RN/BLKLGl (LOGIC GROUND}Ground forthe PCM control circuit.Less than 1.0 V at all times
10BLKPG1 lPOWER GROUND}Ground for the PCM power circuit.
l1YEUELKIGPl lPOWER SOURCE}Power source for the PCM controlcircuit.
With ignition switch ON (ll): battery voltageWith ignition switch OFF: 0 V
12BLI(BLUIACV {IDLE AIRCONTROL VALVE}Drives IACV.With €ngine running: duty controlled
REDryEL
PCS (EVAP PURGECONTFOL SOLENOIDVALVE)
Drives EVAP purge controlsolenoid valve.
With engine running, engine coolantbelow 154'F (68"C): battery voltageWith engine running, engine coolantabove 154"F (68"C): duty controlled
16GRN/VELFLR (FUEL PUMP RELAY)Drives Iuel pump relay.0 V for two seconds after turning ignition
switch ON lll), then battery voltage
118LI(REDACC (A,/C CLUTCHRELAY}Drives Ay'C clutch relay.With comoressor ON: 0 VWith compressor OFF: baftery voltage
18GRN/ORNMIL (MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP}Drives MlL.With MIL turned ON: 0 VWith MIL turned OFF: baftery voltage
19*WHT/GRNALTC (ALTERNATOR
CONTROL}Sends alternator control signal.With tully warmed-up engine running:
battery voltageDuring driving with smallelectrical load:0 '
20YEUGRNICM (IGNITION CONTROLMODULE)Sends ignition pulse.With ignition switch ON (ll): baftery voltageWith engine running: pulses
22BRN/BLKLG2 (LOGIC GROUND}Ground tor the PCM control circuit.Less than 1.0 V at alltimes
23BLKPG2 {POWER GROUND}Ground lor the PCM power circuit.
24YEUBLKIGP2 {POWER SOURCE}Power source for the PCM controlcircuit.
With ignition switch ON (ll): battery voltage
With engine switch OFF: 0 V
27GRNFANC (RADIATOR FANCONTROL)Drives radiator {an relay.With radiator fan running: 0 VWith radiator fan stopped: baftery voltage
*: USA
{cont'd)
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Powertrain Gontrol Module Terminal Arrangement -'97 Model (cont'd)
PCM CONNECTOR O {16PI
PCM CONNECTOR D (I6P)Wire side of f6male terminals
NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
f.rminal
numbcrWir! colorT€rminal nam6DescriptionSignal
1RED/BLKTPS ffHROTTLE
POSITION SENSOR}
Detects TP sensor signal.With throttle fullv oDen: about 4.8 V
With throttle fullv closed: about 0.5 V
RE D,4/VHT
ECT (ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
Detects ECT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON {ll): about
0.1 - 4.8 V (depending on engine
coolant temperature)
RED/GRN
MAP (MANIFOLD
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE
SENSOR)
Detects MAP sensor signal.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 3 V
At idle; about 1.0 V(depending on engine speed)
YEUREDVCCl (SENSOR
VOLTAGE)
Pow€r source for MAP sensor.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 V
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
EG R N/WHT
BKSW (BRAKE
SWITCH)
Detects brake switch signal.With brake pedal released:0 V
With brake pedal depressed: battery
voltage
7WHT
PHO2S (PRIMARY
HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR SENSOR 1)
Detects heated primary oxygen
sensor (sensor 1) signal.
With throttle fully opened from idle with
fully warmed up engine: above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below
0.4 v
8RED//E L
IAT (INTAKE AIR TEM.
PERATURE SENSOR)
Detects IAT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON lll): about
0.1 - 4.8 V (depending on intake air
temperaturel
10YEUBLUVCC2 (SENSOR VOLT-
AGEI
Provides sensor voltage.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 V
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
11GRN/BLKSG2 (SENSOR
GROUND)
Sensor ground.Less than 1.0 V at all times
12GRN/WHTSGl (SENSOR
GROUND)
Ground for MAP sensor.Less than 1.0 V at all times
13RED/YE L
SHO2S SG(SECONDARY HEATED
OXYGEN SENSOR,
SENSOR 2 GROUND)
Ground for secondary heated
orygen sensor (sensor 2).
14WHT/RED
SHO2S (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR, SENSOR 2)
Detects secondary heated
orygen sensor (sensor 2)
signal,
With throttle fully opened from idle with
fully warmed up engine; above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below
0.4 v
16*GRN/RED
EL (ELD)Detects ELD signal.With parking lights turned on at idle
about 2.5 - 3.5 V
With low beam headlights turned on
at idle: about 1.5 - 2.5V
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Engine/Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement - 38 - 00 Models
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
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Wire side ot female terminalsECM/FCM CONNECTOR A {32P)NOTE: Standard baftery voltage is '12 V.
D93criptionSignal
3BLU2WBS {EVAP BYPASSSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP bvoass solonoid valve.With ignirion switch ON {ll)r battery voltage
LT GRNMHTVSV {EVAP CONTROL CANISTEB VENT SHUT VALVE)D.ives EVAP controlcanisler vent shutWith ig^ition switch ON (ll): battery voltage
5',BLUCRS (CRUISE CONTROL SIG'NAL)Shift Oown signalinputfrcm cruise conWhen cruise control is used: pulses
6RED/YEL
PCS (EVAP PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP purge controlsolonoid valve.With engins running, engine coolant, below 154'F(68'C)r battery voltageWith engine running, engine coolant, above 154"F{6a'C}r duty conl.olled
8ELIOWHTSO2SHTC (SECONDARVHEATED OXYGEN SENSORHEATER CONTROL)
Drives sacondary heated oxygen sensorWith ignition switch ON (ll): banery voltageWith fully warmed up engine running: duty
10BRNSCS (SERVICE CHECX SIGNAL)Detects seNics check conneclor signal(he signalcausing a DTC indicatjon)with rhe lerminal connected:0 vWith the rerminaldisconnectedrabout 5 v or
l4'rGRN/8LKD4IND (D4INDICATOR)+3DIND (D INDICATORTIDrives D4*3. Dr'indicaior light.W,rh 04' , O" indrcator light turned O batter,
With D4*3, D*. indicator light turned OFFr0 V
16GRNI/ELFLR (FUEL PUMP RELAY)Drivss fusl pump relay.0 V for iwo seconds after ru'nin9 ign'lion swilchON lll), then banery voltage
17AL|(/REDACC (I/C CLUTCH RELAY}Drives l,/C clurch rclay.With compressor ONr0 VWith compressor OFF: battery voltage
18GRN/ORNMIL (MALFUNCTION INDICA.TOR LIGHT)Driv€s MlL.With MlLturned ON:0 VWith MIL turned OFF: battery voltage
19BLUNEP (ENGINE SPEED PULSE)Outputs engine spsed pulse.With sngine runnin9: pulses
20GRNFANC {RADIATOR FAN CONTROL)Drives r6diator fan rslay.With radaator fan running:0 VWith radaatorfan stopped: battery vollage
218LU/t/ELK-LINESends and receiv€s scan toolsignal.With ignition switch ON (ll): p'rlses
23WHT/REDSHO2S (SECONDARY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR. SENSOR 2iDetects secondary h€at€d oxygen sensorWith throttle fully opened from idle wilh fullywalmed up engine: above 0.6 Vwith rhrottle quickly closed: below 0-4 V
21BLU/WHTSTS (STARTER SWITCH SIG,NAL}Dotocts srarter switch signal.Whh staner switch ON (lll): batlery voltageWith srarter switch OFF: 0 V
26GBNPSPSW {P/S PsESSUFESWITCH SIGNAL)Detecrs PSP switch signal.At idle with steeing wh€el in stBighl ahead position: 0 VAt idls with nee ng wheel al full lockr banory voltage
2fBLU/BEOACS (Ir'C SWTCH SIGNAL}D€tects ly'C switch signal.With Ay'C switch ON:0 VWith l/C swil€h OFF: about 5 V
2A'\WHT/NEDSLU {INTERLOCK CONTROLUNIT)Orives interlock control unil.With ignilion switch ON (ll)and brake pedaldepressed: battery vohage
29LT GRNPTANK (FUEL TANK PRES'SURE SENSOR)Detocts fueltank pressure sensor signal.With agnition switch ON (ll) and fuel fill capopensd; about 2.5 v
GBN/FEDEL (ELD}Detects ELD signal.Wirh paaing rightstumed on at idle:about 2.5 - 3.5 VWith low beam headlights tumed on at idle:about 1.5-2.5V
GRN/WHTBKSW (BRAKE SWTTCH)Dst€cts brake switch signal.Wirh brake pedal released:0 VWith brake pedal depressed: battery vollage
13: '98 modsl
15: USA(cont'd)
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