check engine HONDA INTEGRA 1994 4.G Owners Manual

Troubleshooting
Symptom Chart
NOTE: Check the engine coolant level and allow the engine to warm up before troubleshooting.
SYMPTOMREMEDY
Hot air flow is low.Blower motor runs, but one ol more
speeds are inoperative.
Follow the tlowchart (see page 21-9).
Blower runs properly.Check for the following:. Clogged heater duct. Clogged heater outlet. Incorrect door position
No hot air JlowBlowel motor does not run at all.Follow the flowchart (see page 2l-l1l
Blower motor runs.Check for the following:. clogged heatet duct. Clogged blower outlet. Clogged heater valve. Faultv air mix door. Heater valve cable sdjustment lsee page 2'l-271
. Air mix control cable adjustment (see page 21-27)
. Faulty thermostat (see section lO)
. Clogged evaporator (with air conditioning). Frozen evaporator (with air conditioning)
Mode control motor does not run, or one or more modes are
inooerative.
Follow the flowchart (see page 21-14).
Recirculation control door does not change between FRESH
and RECIRCULATE.
Follow the flowchart (see page 21- 17).
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Troubleshooting
Reference Ghart
. Any abnormality must be correctsd before continuing the test.. Because of the precise measurgments needed, use a multimeter when testing.
Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:. Fus€s .r No. 35120 A), *1 No. 33 (20 A), ), No. 13(7.5A). Grounds No. G401, G201, G'151, G101. Cleanliness and tightness of all connectors*1: In the under-hood fuse/relay box*2: In the under-dash fuse/relay box
SYMPTOMREMEDY
Radiator fan does not run 8t all.Perform the procedures in the flowchan (see page 22-8).
Condenser fan does not run at all.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-10).
Both fans (radiator and condenser) do not
run for engine cooling, but they both run
with the Ay'C on.
Perform the procedures in the flowchan (see page 22-12).
Eoth fans do not run at all.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-13).
Compressor clutch does not engage.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-14).
Ay'C system does not come on
{compressor and both fans}.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-16).
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A/C Compressor Belt
Adjustment
Dstlsqtion Method
1. Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf), and measure
the deflection between the A,/C compressor and the
crankshaft Dullev.
A/C Compressor Belt
Us€d Eelt: 81881 engine 7.5 - 9.5 mm (0.3 - 0.4 in)
Bl8Cl engine 8.5 - 10.5 mm (0.3 -0.11 inl
New Belt: 5.0 - 7.0 mm (0.2 - 0.3 inl
Power Stesring Pump Belt
Used Beli: 'l1.5 - 13.5 mm (0.,[5 - 0.53 inl
New 8€lt: 8.0 - 10.0 mm (0 3 - 0.39 inl
NOTE:
. lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the
belt, replace it with a new one.
. "Used belt" means a belt which has been used
for five minutes or more.
. "New belt" means a belt which has been used
for less than five minutes.
2. Loosen the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt and the
adjusting bolt lock nut of the Ay'C compressor belt.
3. Turn the adiusting bolt to get proper belt tension,
then retighten the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt
and the adjusting bolt lock nut.
4. Recheck the deflection of the lvc compressor belt
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Tonsion Gauge Method
1. Attach the belt tension gauge to the Ay'C compres-
sor belt as shown below, and measure the tension
of the belt.
A/C Compressot Belt
Used 8€lt: Bl8Bl engine 390 - 540 N
(40 - s5 kgf, 88 - 120 lbfl
Bl8Cl ongine 3il0 - il90 N
(35 - s0 kgf, 77 - 110 lbfl
N€w Belt 7,10 - 880 N {75 - 90 kgf, 170-200lbl}
Powor Steoring Pump Belt
Used Belt: 390 - 5,{l N (40 - 55 kgf, 88 - 120 lbll
N6w Bolt: 74O - 880 N 175 - 90 kgf, 170-200lbt)
NOTE:
. lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the
belt, replace it with a new one.
. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the
belt tension gauge.
. "Used belt" means a belt which has been used
for five minutes or more.
. "New belt" means a belt which has been used
tor less than five minutes,
2. Loosen the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt and the
adjusting bolt lock nut of the AVC compressor belt.
3, Turn the adjusting bolt to get proper belt tension,
then retighten the adjust pulley bracket pivot bolt
and the adjusting bolt lock nut.
4. Recheck the tension of the A{/C compressor belt.

Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions
Before Troubloshooting
a Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
DOX.
a Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and
clean and tight connections.a Check the alternator belt tension.
CAUTION:
a Do not quick-charg€ a battery unless the batteryground cabla has be€n disconnoctsd. oth€rwisoyou will damage the alternator diodss.a Do not att6mpt to crank the engine with the bat-tery ground cable loosely connectsd or you will se-vorsly damag€ tho widng.
a The original radio has a codod thatt plotection ci.-cuit. Be sul€ to got tho customor's code numbet
before- disconnecting th€ battery.- lomoving tho No. 32 (7.5 Al tuso f.om the
under-hood tuse/lelay box.- removing tho radio.
Aflor s€lvic€. reconn€ct powet to tho radio and
turn it on. Whon the word "CODE" is displayed,
€nt€l the customer'E s-digit codo to .astore ladio
operation.
Handling Connectors
a Make sure the connectors are clean and have no loose
wire terminals.
a Make sure multiple cavity connectots are packed withgrease (except watertight connectors).a All connectors have push-down release type locks.
LOCKII{G TAA
LOCKING TAB
a Some connectors have a clio on their side used to at-
tach them to a mount bracket on the body or on
another component. This clip has a pull type lock.
a Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected
unless you first release the lock and remove the con-
nector from its bracket.
LOCKINGPAWL ONOTHERHALF OFPull toorsengageCONNECTORBRACKET
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a Never try to disconnect connectors by pulling on thei.
wires; pull on the connector halves instead.
a Always reinstall plastic covers.
Belore connecting connectors, make sure the lermi-
nals are in Dlace and not bent.
a Check tor loose retainer and rubber seals.
RETAINER
a The backs of some connectors are oacked with
grease. Add grease if needed. It the grease is contami-
nated, reDlace it.
(cont'd)

Starting System
Startel Test
NOTE: The air temDerature must be between 59 8nd
10OoF (15 and 38oC) before testing.
Recommendsd Procodure:
a Use a staner svstem tester.
a Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manutacturer's instructions.
a Test and troubleshoot as described.
Altohato Procedure:
a Use the following equipment:- Ammeter. 0-4OO A- Voltmeter, O- 20 V {accurate within 0.1 volt)
- Tachometer, O- 120O rpm
a Hook up voltmeter and ammeter as shown'
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair,
reset the ECM to clear any codes (see section 1 1)
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2.
Chock Stan€r Engag6ment:
1. Disconnect the 2-P connector (ignition coil primary
lead) from the distributor.
Press the clutch pedal allthe way in (M/T), and turn
the ignition switch to "Start". The starter should
crank the engine.
NOTE: On cars equipped with manual transmission,
the engine will not crank unless the clutch pedal is
fully depressed.
lf the staner does not crank the engine go to step 3.
Check the baftery, battery positive cable, ground,
and the wire connections for looseness and cor-
rosion,
Test again. lf the starter still does not crank the en-
gine, go to step 4.
Bvpass the ignition switch citcuit as follows {make
sure the transmission is in neutral):
Unplug the connector (BLK/WHT wire and solenoid
terminsl) trom the starter. Then connect a jumper
wire from the battery positive ( + ) terminal to the
solenoid terminal. The starter should crank the
engrne.
a lf the starter still does not crank the engine,
replace it and diagnose its internal problems.
a lf the starter cranks the engine, go to step 5.
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5. Check lor 8n op€n in the BLKMHT wire circuit be-
tween the staner and ignition switch, and con-
nectors.
6. Check the ignition switch (see page 23-70).
7, On cars with automatic transmission, check the A/Tgear position switch (neutral position switchl and
connector. On cars with manualtransmission, check
the staner cut relay, clutch interlock switch, and
connectors.
NOTE: Check the No. 39 (5O A) fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box for the starter cut relay.
Check tor Woar and Damago:
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and stead-
ily. lf th€ startsr engages, but cranks the engine errati-
cally, remove it. Inspect the starter, drive gear, and
flywheel ring gesr for damage.
a Check the drive gear overunning clutch for binding
or slipping when the armature is rotated with the drivegear held. Replace the gesrs if damaged.
Check Cranking Voltago 8nd Current Draw:
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.O volts.
Current draw should be no more than 360 amperes.
lf cranking voltag€ is too low, or current draw too high,
check for:
a Fully charged battery
a Open circuit in starter armature commutatot segments
a Starter armature dragging
a Shoned armature winding
a Excessive drag in engine
Chack Cranking rpm:
Engine spsod during cranking should be above 1O0 rpm.
lf spe6d is too low, ch€ck for:
a Loose battsry or starter teminals
a Excessively worn starter brushes
a Open circuit in commutator segments
a Dirty or damaged helical spline or drive gear
a Defective drive gear overrunning clutch
Chock StErtor Disongagomoni:
Press the clutch pedal allth€ way in (M/T), turn the ioni-
tion switch to "lll" and rolease to "11".
The starter drive gear should disengage from the tlywheel
ring gear. When you rolease the key.
lf the drive gear hangs up on th€ flywheel ring gear, check
for:
a Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction
a Dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch
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lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
1.Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,00O rpm with
no load (A/T in S or E position, M/T in neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Pull out the service check connector located behind
the right kick panel. Connect the BRN/WHT and BLK
terminals with the SCS short connector.
4. Adiust ignition timing, if necessary, to the follow-
ing specifications:
lgnition Timing:
16 t 2 BTDC (RED) at 75O 1 50 rpm in noutral
NOTE:
a Shift lever must be in neutral.
a All electrical systems should be turned OFF.DATA LINKCONNECTOR {3-P}NOTE: Do not attachthe jumper wire.
POINTER
SCS SHORT CONNECTOR{0?PAZ-O010't 00t
SERVICE CHECK CONNECTOR I2.PINOTE: Located behind the right kickoanel
Connect a timing light to the No.1 ignition wire andpoint it toward the pointer on the timing belt cover.
TIMING LIGHT
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REO MARK
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lgnition System
lgnition Timing lnspection and
Setting (cont'd)
5. To adjust ignition timing, loosen the distributor
mounting bolts, and turn the distributor housing
counterclockwise to advance the timing, or clock-
wise to retard the timing.
MOUNN G BOLTS24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbt'ftl
Tighten the adjusting bolts and recheck the timing.
Remove the SCS short connector trom the service
check connector.
2.
ldle Speed Inspection
Shift to neutral or Ll] and start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,OOO rpm with no load until the radiator
fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer to the test tachometer con-
nector.
ldle sp6od
M/T: 750 t 50 rpm in neuttal
A/T: 75O t 50 rpm in @ or @
NOTE: Allelectrical systems should be turned OFF.
Adjust the idle speed il necessary (see section 1 1).
b.
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Spark Plug Inspection
1. Inspect the electrodes and ceramic insulator for:
. rmproper gap. Oil-touling. Carbon deposits. Cracked centerelectrode insulatorDamagedgask6t
Burned or worn electlodes may be caused by:. Advanced ignition timing. Loose spark plug. Plug heat range too low. Insufficient cooling
Fouled plug may be caused by:. Retarded ignition timing. Oil in combustion chamber. lncorrect spark plug gap. Plug heat range too high. txcessive idling/low speed running. Clogged air cleaner element. Deteriorated ignition coil or ignition wires
Check the electrode gap.
Bl88l engine:
a Adjust the gap with a suitable gapping tool.
Electrode Gap
Standard: 1.0-1.1 mm (O.O39-0.O43 in)
1.1 mm{0.0,$ in)
Replace the plug if the center electrode is round-
ed as shown below:
ROUNDEDELECTROOE
Bl8Cl engine:
a Make sure that the '1.4 mm (0.055 in) wire-typeplug gauge does not go into the gap for the plati-
num tip plug. lf the gauge goes into the gap, do
not attempt to adjust the side electrode; replace
the plug with a new one. Use only the spark plugs
listed below.
ROUNDEO ELECTRODE
Electrode GapStandard: 1 .2-'l .3 mm{0.047 -O.051 in)Service Limit: 1.4 mm{0.055 in)
CAUTION: Do not use a blade-type plug gaugs, it
may damage the platinum tip of the center olectrodo.
Spark plugs for the 81881 engine:
Spark plugs for the B'l8Cl engine:
PFR6G_13 (NGK) IPK2OPR-113 I For all normal driving
{Nippondenso)
3. Apply a small quantity ol anti-seize compound to the
plug threads.
Screw the plugs into the cylinder head iingef-tight,
then torque them to 18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13lbf.ft).
ZFRsF-1 1 (NGK)
KJl6CR-11 1
(Nippondenso)
For all normal driving
ZFR6F-1 1 (NGK)
KJ2OCR-11 1(Nippondenso)
For hot climates or con-
tinuous high speed driving
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lFrom page 23-10O)'No. 24 (15 A): 818B'lNo. 24 (20 A): 818C1ongrneengine
Turn the ignition switch ott.
Check fuse *No. 24 in the under-dash tuse/relay bor.
Disconnect the 4-P connectorIrom the alternator.
Turn the ignition switch on {ll).
Ch6ck forvoltago between tho lGterminal (BLK/YEL wire) of rho il-Pconnector and body ground.
ls there battery voltage?Rgp.i. op.n in th. BLK|'EL wiro.
Ground the WHT/BLU wire at theL terminal ot the 4-P connector.
Chock for ! blown chrrging ry3-rom llghr bulb. It rh. butb i! oK,ropair open in lho IiYHT/BLU wiro.
Does the charging system lightcome on?
wirg sideL IWHT/BLUI
(cont'd)
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