check engine HONDA INTEGRA 1994 4.G Owner's Guide

lllustrated Index
@ sy"t". is under high plessure when engine
is hot. To avoid dsnger of relsssing scalding engine
coolant. remove cap only when engine is cool.
Total Cooling System Capacity (lncluding heater and
r€servoirl
Bl8Bl engine:
Mfl: 6.4 | {6.8 US qt, 5.6 lmp qt}
AlTt 6.7 | {7.1 US qt, 5.9 lmp qt}
Bl8Cl engine:
Mfi: 6.7 t {7.1 US qt, 5.9 lmp qt}
CAUTION: lf any engine coolant spills on paint€d por-
tions ot the body, rinse it ofl immediately.
NOTE:
a Check all cooling system hoses for damage. leaks or
deterioration and replace if necessary.
a Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.
a Use new O-rings when reassembling.
CONDENSERFAN SHROUD{soe soction 221
6 x 1.O mm7 N.m (O.7 kgt.m. 5 lbf.ftl
ATF COOLERHOSES{81881 6ngine)
RADIATOREngine coolant refilling and bleeding,page 10-5Leak test, page 'l0-6
Inspect soldered joints andseams for leaks.Elow out dirt from betweencore fins with compressed air.lf insects, etc., are clogging.adiator, wash them off withlow pressure water,
S!
P
R
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COOLANTRESERVOIR
5x0.8mm4.4 N.m (O.45 kgf.m,3.3 lbl.fr)
M/T: Manual t.anamiaaionA/T: Automatic t.ansmiasionATF: Automatic t.ansmission fluid
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FAN SHROUD
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@ ne-oving the radiator cap while the engine
is hot can cause the engine coolant to splay out, seri-
ously scalding you. Always let the engine and radiatol
cool down betore removing the radiator cap.
CAUTION: When poudng engine coolant, be sure to shut
the relay box lid and not to let coolant spill on the elec-
tlical pans or the paint. ll any coolant spills, rinse it otf
immediately.
1. Slide the heater temperature control lever to maxi-
mum heat.
Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the
touch.
2. Remove the radiator cao.
3. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator,
and remove the drain bolt from the enoine block. Let
the coolant drain out.
ENGINE DRAIN BOLT78 N.m {8,O kgt.m, 58 lbt.ftlApply liquid gasker tobolt thread when installing.WASHERReplace.
5.
Remove the reservoir from its holder by pulling it
straight up. Drain the coolant, then put the reservoir
back in its holder.
When the coolant stops draining, apply liquid gasket
to the drain bolt threads, then reinstallthe bolt with
a new washer. Tighten it securely
6. Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
7. Mix the recommended antifreeze/coolant with an
equal amount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
. Use only HONDA-RECOMMENOED antifreeze/
coolant.
a For best corrosion protection, the engine coolant
concentrations must be maintained year-round at
50% MINIMUM. Coolant concentrations less than
50% may not provide sufficient protection
against corrosion or freezing.
CAUTION:
a Do not mix ditterent blands ot anti-freeze/
coolants.
a Do not use additional rust inhibitois or anti-rust
products; they may not bs compatibl€ with the
recommgndsd engins coolant.
Engin€ Coolant Retill Capacity: including reservoir
{0.6 t (0.6 US qt, 0.5 lmp qt)).
81881 engine:
MlTt 4.4 | (4.6 US qt, 3.9 lmp qr)
Afft 4.7 [ (5.O US qt,4.1 lmp qt]
Bl8Cl engine:
Mnt 4.7 | (5.0 US qt.4.1 lmp qt)
8. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the
filler neck.
9. Loosen the bleed bolt on top of the engine. Tighten
it again when coolant comes out in a steady stream
with no bubbles.
BLEED BOLT
1O. Refill the radiator to the base of the tiller neck. Put
the cap on the radiator. and tighten it only to the tirst
stop, Stan the engine and let it run until it warms
up (the radiator cooling fan comes on at leasttwice).
11. Turn oft the engine. Check the level in the radiator,
and add coolant it needed. Install the radiator caD,
and tighten it fully.
'1 2. Fill thereservoirto the MAX mark. lnstallthe reser-
voir cap.
9.8 N.m (1.O kgl.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding
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Radiator
Cap Testing
1.Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine
coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.
Apply a pressure ol:
93- 123 kPa(O.95- 1.25 kgJ/cm', 13.5- 1 7.8 psi)
Check for a drop in pressure.
2.
3.
PRESSURE TESTER
Pressure Testing
1.Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove
the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine
coolant to the top of the filler neck.
Attach the pressure tester to the radiator and apply
a pressure of:
93- 1 23 kPa(O.95- 1.25 kgf/cm,. 13.5-17.8 psi)
Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a dfop in
pressure,
Remove the tester and reinstall the radiator cap.
NOTE:
a Check for engine oil in the engine coolant and/or
coolant in the engine oil.
a Check for ATF in the engine coolant and/or
coolant in the ATF (A/T).
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Inspection
Remove the timing belt (81881 engine: see page
6-1O, B18C1 engine: see page 6-49).
Check that the water pump pulley turns counter-
clockwise,
Check for signs ol seal leakage.
NOTE: A small amount ot "weeping" from the
bleed holo is normal,
BLEED HOLE
2.
J.
J.
Replacement
6 r 1.O rnm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m,4.7 bf.ftl
4. lnstall the water pump in the reverse order
removat.
NOTE:
a Keep the O-ring in position when installing.
a Clean the spilled engine coolant.
Remove the timing belt (818B1 engine: see page
6-10,818C1 engine: see page 6-49).
Remove the camshaft pulleys and the back cover(81881 engine: see page 6-19. B18C1 engine: see
page 6-581.
Remove the water pump by removing five bolts,
NOTE: Inspect, repair and clean the O-ring groove
and mating su.lace with the cylinder block.
DOWEL PIN
BI-EED HOI-E
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE: Across each row in the chart. the systems that could be sources of a symptom are ranked in the order they should
be inspected staning with O. Find the symptom in the left column, read across to the most likely source. then refer
to the page listed at the top of that column. lf inspection shows the system is OK, try the next mosr likely system O, etc,
* lf codes other then those listed above are indicated, count the number of blinks again. It the MIL is in fact blinking
^ these codes, replace the ECM.
qy, lf the MIL is on while the engine is running. connect the SCS shon connector to the service check connector. It no
code is displayed {MlL stays on steady), the back-up system is in operation.
Substitute a known-good ECM and recheck. lf the indication goes away, replace the original ECM.
USA:
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP {MIL)
CANADA: ----l CHECK-ltGl- ENGTNE- | - LTGHT
- { -1t-
* * *: 818C1 engine
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SYMPTOM
PGM.FI
ENGINECONTROLMOOULE
HEATEOOXYGENSENSOR
MANIFOLOAESOLUTEPRESSURESENSOR
TOP DEAD CINTTR/CRANKSHAFTPOSTT|ON/CYLINDERPOSITION SENSOR
ENGINECOOLANTTEMPfRA.TURTSENSOR
THROTTTEPOStTtONSENSOR
INfAKE AIRTEMP€RA.TUREsar,rs0R
BARO.METRICPRESSURESENSOR
IGNITIONOUTPUTSIGNAL
vEHtct-ESPfEDSENSOR
11.4246, 47,5011-56l1-581l-6011-6211-641t-661r-68
MALFUNCTION INOICATORLAMP (MIU" TURNS ON1 lor:t:]:lrmr:- i;:i'-tK3t-16l-16l'-\-16l/-----\
-r:+r-
-{"Pr:-o_-16l-.z-\r6t/_-\
MALFUNCTION INOICATORLAMP (MIL)'' BLINKS:O. or-8.-D:o.:@.
o, O'l3l/__-\.E-o.:O: or tr]--i !l/ -i-\| 7 t-/__-\
--l-l-l r0 I/----\| 13 |z_---\
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I r5 t-/.---\-t 17 t-/-]-\
ENGINE WON'T STAffTo@@
DIFFICULT TO STARTENGIN€ WHEN COLO@@(9)o
IRREGULARIDLING
WHEN COTDFAST IDLEouT 0f sPtc@@
ROUGH IDLE@o
RPM TOOHIGH@@
RPM TOOLOW@
FREOUENTSTALLING
WHILE@@
AFTER@
POOnPERFOEM.ANCE
MISFIRE ORROUGHRUNNING@@@
FAITSEMISSIONTEST@@@
Loss 0FPOWER@@@

Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures
When the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) has been reported on, do the following:
'1. Connect the SCS short connecto. to Service Check Connector as shown. (The 2P Service Check Connector is
located under the dash on the passenger side of the car.) Turn the ignition switch on.
DATA LII{KCONNECTOR (3PI
NOTE:Do not attachjumper wire.
2. Note the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): The MIL indicates I code by the length 8nd numbsr ot blinks. The MIL
can indicate multiple component problems by blinking separate codes, one after another. Codes 1 through Igre
indicated by individual shon blinks. Codes 1O through 43 are indicated by a series of long and shon blinks. Th€
number of long blinks equals the first digit, the number ot short blinks equals the second digit. Sometimes the
firsr blink is difficult to see; always count the blinks at least twice to verify the code.
MALFUNCTIOI{INDICATORLAMP
CANADA:CHECKENGINELIGHTIMIL}
Sgprrate Prcbaomr:shT
-n-----n- =n- = s.o DTc 1
+!+1].TL;I!!=- = s.. Drc 3-L ,JU '" " " = Sce DTC 13
Long .hon
Multiplr Probl.ln.:
J-l_tx-TL-n-ffu-r- = S€. DTC 1 lnd 3-J.rrU-L-r]tltlr'l- __-tnrua = Sce DTC 3 and 4Jll-lrl-t-----Tt/'tnj]_ = S.. DTC 3 lnd 14
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Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures (cont'dl
':818C1 engine
a lf codes other than those listed above are indicated, verifv the code. lf the code indicated is not listed above, replace
rhe ECM.
a The MIL may come on, indicating a system problem when, in fact, there is a poor or intermittent electricalconnection.
First, check the electrical connections, clean or repair connections it necessary.
o The MIL and @ indicator light may light simultaneously when the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 6, 7 or 17. Check
the PGM-Fl system according to the PGM-Fl system troubleshooting, then recheck the l!! indicator light. ll it lights,
see page 14-5O, 51.
a The MIL does not come on when there is a malfunction in the A/T Fl signal or Electrical Load Detector (ELDI circuits.
However, it will indicate the codes when the Service Check Connector is shorted.
DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE
CODE (DTCISYSTEM INDICATEDPsge
oENGINE CONTROL MODULE IECM)11-42
,lHEATED OXYGEN SENSOR IHO25)1 1-46
aMANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE {MAP SENSOR)11-52
4CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP SENSOR)1 1-56
oENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT SENSOR)11-58
THROTTLE POSITION (TP SENSOR}11-60
ITOP DEAD CENTER POSITION (TDC SENSORI1 1-56
9No. 1 CYLINDER POSITION (CYP SENSOR)1 1-56
10INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT SENSOR)11-62
13BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (BARO SENSOR}1|-64
14IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC VALVE}11-42
tcIGNITION OUTPUT SIGNAL11-66
toFUEL INJECTOR1't-102
17VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR {VSSI11-68
20ELECTRICAT LOAD DETECTOR (ELD)'t 1-70
21VARIABLE VALVE TIMING & VALVE LIFT ELECTRONIC CONTROL SOLENOID
VALVE {VTEC SOLENOID VALVE)'6-36
22VARIABLE VALVE TIMING & VALVE LIFT ELECTRONIC CONTROL PRESSURE
SWITCH (VTEC PRESSURE SWITCHI-6-38
23KNOCK SENSOR {KS}-11-7 4
30A/T FI SIGNAL A11-76
3'rA/T FI SIGNAL B1 1-76
4'lHEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO25} HEATER11-47
43FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM1 1-50
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How to Read Flowcharts
A flowchrrt is dasigned to be us€d fiom start to final repair. lt's like a map showing you the shortest distanco. But be-
ware: if you go off tho "map" anywhere but a "stop" symbol, you can easily get lost
l6rffil Desclibas the conditions or situation to start a troubleshooting flowchart.(bold tyDo)
|TeTiONl Asks you to do something; pedorm a test, set up a condition etc'
<:6Eei6io-fr\> Asks you about the result of an action, then sends you in the appropriste troubleshooting direction.
I-SJTFI The snd of a series ot actions and decisions, describes I tinal repair action and aomotimea diracts
(bold typel you to 8n garlier part of the tlowchart to confirm your repair'
NOTE:
a Tha tarm ,,lntormittgnt Failure" is used in these chans. lt simply means a system may have had a failur6, but it chocks
out OK !t this time. lf th6 Msltunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) on ihe dash does not come on, check for poor connections
or loose wires at all connectors rolated to the cilcuit that you are troubleshooting (see illustration b6low).
a Most ot tho troublashooting flowchans have you reset the Engine Control Module (ECM) and try to duplicate the Disg-
nostic Troubls Cod6 (DTC). lf the problem is intermittent and you c8n't duplicat€ the cod6, do not continus through
the flowchart, To do so will only rosult in confusion and, possibly, a ne€dlessly replaced ECM
a ,,opon,'and ,,short,, are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wir6 or at a conn€ction. A short is an
accidontal connaction ot a wir€ to ground or to another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means som€thing won't
work at all. In complex electronics (like ECM's), this can sometimes mean something wolks, but not the way it's sup-
poSad to,
a il th6 olectricsl readings are not as specified when using the test harness, check the test harness connoctions bsfore
procooding.
LOOSE
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3. Fuel Cut-oft Control
a During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the {uel injectors is cut otJ to improve fuel economy
at speeds over tollowing rpm:
. 8188l engine: 91O tpm (Canada model: 1,O50 rpm)
. 818C1 engine: 95O tpm (Canada model: l,O5O rpm)
a Fuel cut-olf action also takes place when engine speed exceeds, 7,O0O rpm {81 8B1 engine), 8,1O0 rpm (B 18Cl
engine), regardless oI the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from ovet-revving.
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
When the ECM receives a domand for cooling trom the air conditioning system, it del8ys the compressor from being
enetgized, and enriches the mixture to assure smooth transition to the A/C mode.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve
When the engine coolant tempersture is below 163oF {73"C), the ECM supplies a ground to the EVAP pu.ge control
solenoid valve which cuts vacuum to the EVAP purge control diaphragm valve.
Intake Air Bypsss (lAB) Control Sol€noid Valve
When the engine rpm is below 5,750 rpm, the IAB control solenoid valve is activated by a signal from the ECM,
intske air flows through the long intake path, then high torque is delivered. At spaeds highe. than 5,750 rpm, the
solenoid valve is deactivated by the ECM, and intake air flows through the short intake path in order to reduce the
resistance in airflow.
ECM fail-safe/bEck-up Functions
1. Fail-sate Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-progtammed
value tor that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
Back-uD Function
When an abnormalitv occurs in the ECM itself, the fuel iniectors are controlled by a back-up citcuit independent of
the system in order to permit minimal driving.
Self-diagnosis Function IMaltunction Indicator Lamp {MlL)1
Wh6n an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM supplies ground for the MIL and stores the code
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on, the ECM supplies ground tor the MIL tor two seconds
to check the MIL bulb condition.
Two Trio Detection Method
To prevent tals€ indications, th€ Two Trip Dstection Method is used for the HO2S and fuel metering-related self-
diagnostic tunctions. When an abnormslity occurs, the ECM stores it in its memo.y. Wh€n the ssme sbnormality
recurs alter the ignition switch is turned OFF and ON ag8in, the ECM informs the driver by lighting the MlL.
However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is canc€ll€d when you short the service check connector. The MIL
will then blink immedistelv when an abnormality occurs.
4.
6.
2
4.
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PGM-FI System
Engine Control Module (ECM)
lB18B1 ongino onlyl
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MlL) n6v6. com6s on lovon follwo socondal aftor ignition istumed on.
lurn the ignition switch ON.
Inspect No. 15 {BACK-UP LIGHT}l1O A) luse in the underdashtuse/relay box.ls the low oil pressure light on?
- R€placo No. 'l5
IBACK-UP LIGHT)llo Al fuso.- Ropair short inYEL wiro botwoonNo. 15 (BACK-UP
LIGHT) {10 A) fusoano gauge 6$om-blv.
Turn lhe ignition switch OFF.
ls the fuse OK?
Connecl the test harness betweenthe ECM and connectors (seepag€ 11-37).Repair opon in YEL wiio botw6onNo.'15 IBACK-UP LIGHTI 110 A)luso and gaug6 assombly.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
- RsDlaco tho MIL bulb.- Ropair opon in GRN/ORN wi.ebetwoen ECM {A13} andgaug€ a$6mbly.
ls the MIL on?
Measure voltage between body
Oround and the tollowing termi-nafs individuallv: 423, 424.
Ropah op6n in BLK wirolsl bo-tw6en ECM and GlOl llocatod atthormostat housing) that hadmoro than 1.0 V.
ls there less than 1.O V?
Substituto a known-good ECMand rochgck, lf symptom/indica-tion go€s away, roplaco tho origi-nal ECM.
NOTE: lf this svmptom is intermittent. check for a loose fuse No. 15 (BACK
UP LIGHT, 1OA) in the under-dash Juse/relay box, a poor connection at ECM
terminal A13, or an intermittent open in the GRN/ORN wire between the ECM(A13) and the gauge assembly.
I A13
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