low oil pressure HONDA INTEGRA 1994 4.G Owner's Guide

Pressure Test Chart
NOTE: Performance Test on page 22-24.
TEST RESULTSRELATED SYMPTOMSPROAABLE CAUSEREMEDYDischsrge(high) pressureabnormallynrgn
AftEr stopping compressor, pressuredrops to about 200 kPa (2.0 kof/cmr. 28psi) quickly, and then falls gr;dua y.
Air in systemRecover, evacuate and recharqowith sDecified amount. -
Evacuation: see Daqe 22-38Charoino: se6 D;op--2?-?qNo bubbles in sight g16ss when con-denser is cooled bv water.E-\cessive refrigerant in sys-Recover, evacuate and recharqewith specitied amount. -
Reduced or no air flow through con-oenser.Clogged condenser orradiato. finsCondenser o. radiator fannot working properly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpmunecK lan ofeclton
Line to condenser is excessivelv hot.Restricted flow of refriger-ant In syslem. Restricted lines
Discharge pres-su re abnormal-Excossive bubbles in sight glass;condenser is not hot.Insuff icient refrigerant insyslemCheck for leakCharge systemHigh and low pressures are balancedsoon after stopping compressor. Lowside is higher than normal,
Faulty compressor dis-cnarge vaNsFaulty compressor seal
Replace the compressor.
Outlet of expansion vslve is not frost-ed, low pressure gauge indicates vacu-um,
. Faulty expansion valve. Moisture in sysiem. Replace. Recover, evacuate and recharoewith specified amount. -
Suction (lowlpressureabnormally low
Excessive bubbles in sight glass;conqenser rs not hot_Insuff icient ref rigerantReoair the leaks.Reaover, evacuate and recharoewith sDecifisd amount. -
Charqe as required.Expansion valve is not trosted and lowpressur€ line is not cold. Low pressuregauge Inorcates vacuum.
Frozen expansion valveFaulty expansion valveReplace the expansion valve.
Discharge temperaturg is low and theair flow from vents is restricted.Froren evaporatorRun the tan with comoressor oftthen check Ay'C thermostat.Expansion valve is frost€d.Clogged expansion valveCl€an or replace.Receiver/dryer outlet is cool and inletisrryarm (should be warm during oper-Clogged r€ceiver/dry€rReplace
Suction pres-su re abnormal-ly high
Low pressure hose and check joint arecooler than the temDeraturo aroundevaDorator.
'
ffin"nsion u"lu" oD"n too
. Loose expansion capillary
Repair or replace.
Suction pressure is lowered when con-denser is cooled by water,Excessive refrigerant in sys-remRecover, evacuate and recharqewith sDecifi€d amount. -
High and low pressure are equalizedas soon as the compressor is stopped,and both gauges fluctuate while run-nrng.
Faultv oasketFaulty Figh pressure valveForeign particle stuck inhigh pressure valve
Replace the compressor.
Suction anddischarg€ pres-sufes aonor-mally high
Reduced air flow through condenser.. Clogged condenser orradiator fins. Condenser or radiator fannot working properly.
Clean condenser and radiatorCheck voltage and fan rpmCheck fan direcrion
No bubbles in sight glass when con-cl€nser is cooled bv water.Excessive refrigerant in sys-remRgcover, €vacuate and recharoewith sp€cified amount.Suction snddischarge pres-su r€ abnormal-
Low pressure hose and metal endafeas are cooler than evaDorator.Clogged or kinked tow pre€-sure nos€ pansFepair or replace.
Temperature around expansion valveis too low compared with that aroundrecerver/orver.
Clogged high pressure lineRepair or replace.
Refrig€rantleaksCompressor clutch is dirty.Compressor shaft seal leak-IngReplace the comDressor.
Compressor bolt(s) are dirty.Leaking around bolt(s)Tighten bolt(sl or replace com-pressor.Compressor gasket is wet with oil. IGasket leakingReplace the compressor.
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Compressor
Glutch Inspection
Check the plated parts ot the pressure plate tor color
changes. peeling or other damage. lf there is dam-
8ge, replace the clutch set.
Check the pulley bearing play and drag by rotating
the pulley by hand. Replace the clutch set with a new
one if it is noisv or has excessive play/drag
Measure the clearance betlveen the pulley and the
pressure plate all the way around. lf the clearance is
not within specified limits, the pressure plate must be
removed and shims added or removed as required.
Jollowing the procedure on page 22-33.
Clearrnce: 0.50 t 0.15 mm {0.02 i 0.01 inl
NOTE: The shims are available in three thicknesses:
0.1 mm, 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm.
22-32
Check resistance of the tield coil.
Fisld Coil Rosistance: 3.6 t 0.2 ohm at 68"F {20'C)
lf resistance is not within specifications, replace the
field coil.

A/C System Service
Leak Test
Only use service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposura to air condition ratrigerant and
lubaicant vapor or mist can irritato oyes. nose and
throat. Avoid br€athing tho sir conditionsr reftigolant
and lubricant vapor or mist.
lf accidental svstem discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
comoressed air.
@ some mixturos ot air and R'13'la have
b.6n shown to b€ combustible at glsvated pressur€s
and can result in firo or sxplo3ion causing iniury or
proporty damage. Ngvar uso compress€d tir to pro33ure
tost R-134a $rvics oquipmont or vohicl€ air Gonditionsr
systcms.
Additional health and satetY information may be ob-
tained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufactures'
1. Connect a R-134a retrigerant Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System to the car. as shown, following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: Be sure to install the same amount of new
refrigerant oil back into the A/C system before
chargtng.
2. Open high pressure valve to charge the system to
about 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm', 14 psi), then close the
supply valve.
3. Check the system for leaks using a R-134a refriger-
ant leak detector with an accuracy of '!4 g {0.5 oz)
per year or better.
4. lf you find leaks that require the system to be
opened (to repair or replace houses, fittings, etc.),
recover the system according to the Recover
Procedure on page 22-22.
5. Aiter checking and repairing leaks, the system must
be evacuated (see System Evacuation gn page 22-
38).
Rocov.ry/R.cycling/Ch.tging Sy3tcm
LOW PRESSURESIDE
HIGHSIDE
22-40

BulbLocations
HIGH BEAM INDICAL|GHT {r.4 Wl
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT (I.4 W}
BBAKE SYSTEM LIGHT (1.4 W)
SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT I1.4 WI
OOOR-OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT {1.4 WI
iSRS INDICATOR LIGHT (1.4 W}
LOW FUEL INDICATOR LIGHT {3.4 WILIGHTS{3.4 W x 3}
ABS INDICATOR LIGHT (1.4 W}
TAILGAT€-OPEN INDICATOR I-IGHT {1.4 W): HarchbackTnUNK-OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT 11.4 W): Sodan
LEFT TURI{ SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT II.4 WI
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT II.4 WI
POSITIOII I]{DICATOR LIGHT (1.12 W x 7l
LOW EI{GII{E OIL PRESSURETOB LIGHT 11.4 WI
MALFUI{CTION INDICATOR LAMP(MrLl fi.4 wt
MAINTENANCE REMINOER LIGHT IT.4 WI
cRutsE LTGHT tl.4 Wl
*: On the SRS printed circuit board
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Replacement
Disconnect the 3-P connector trom the vehicle speed
sensor {VSS).
Remove ihe two mounting bolts, then remove the
VSS.
InstSll in the revsrse order of removal.
NOTE: The VSS drive link is a very small paru
caretul not to lose it.
Engine Oil Pressure
Vehide Speed Sensor (VSSIIndicator System
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Test
1. Remove the YEL/RED wile from the engine oil pres-
sure switch.
ENGI'{E OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Check tor continuitv between the positive torminal
and the engine {gtound) with the ignhion swhch OFF.
a lf there is continuity, go to step 3.
a lf there is no continuity, replace the switch.
Check for continuity again, this time with th€ engine
runnrng.
a lf there is continuity, go to step 4,
a lf there is no continuity, the switch is OK.
Make sure engine oil level is OK, then check engin€
oil pressure (s€e section 8).
a lf engine oil pressure is OK, replace the switch'
a lf engine oil pressure is low, check the sngine oil
pump (see section 8) and, if necessary, replac€ it.
POSITIVE TERMII{AL
23-122
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Integrated Control Unit
Circuit Diagram
D.3c ptlon
An integrat€d control unit, located in the left kick panel, integratss the functions of tho keyin/seat beh r6mind€r, sido
markar light {lasher, wiper/washer, lights-on r6minder, rear window dsfogger timer, brak€ system light bulb check, and
enging oil pressure indicator flasher circuitE,
NOTE: Difforent wires with the same color have be6n given a numbor suffix to distinguish them (for Example,
GRN/RED1 and GRN/RED' are not the same).
WNOSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
IMT OFFiINT
I
II
IIIIIIIIIIII
YEUEE
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P
UNOER - DASH FUS€/RETAY BOX
r NTEGRATED COI{TROI UNIT
t-0wErGrilE 0|lPRESSI'REINDICATORLIGI{T
WINDSHIELOWIPERAVASHERswtTcH
tr-/
IBLK/GRN BI
WINDSHIELOWIPERMOTOR{Asl
VOLTAGEREGULATOR{ln ahamator,
UNOER- HOOD FUSE/RELAY 8OX
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lr ) : With combinod washef-wip€r oporation

Integrated Control Unit
Input Test (cont'd)
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Flashal System:
Wire/
rWith combined washeFwipot operation
Test: Desired resultPossiblo c€use if r6rult is not obtainodNo. TelminalTsst condition
M
1Engine runningCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
. Faulty charging system. An oDen in the wire
YEL/RED
lgnition switch oFFCheck for continuity to gtound:
There should be continuitv.
. Faulty engine oil ptessure switch
. An oDen in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check indicator light. lf the light
does not come on, Sttach the
YEL/RED terminal to ground:
The light should come on as the
ignition switch is turned ON.
. Blown bulb. An open in the ware
Start the engine.Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
Insufficient oil
lmproper lubrication
Faulty engine oil pressure switch
Key-in/Seat Bolt Reminder Systam:
No. WilaTest condition
NOTE: Refer to page 23-125 for the seat belt switch test.
Test: Dosired lesuhPossible causo if resuh is not obtainod
23-148'
GRN/BLU'Driver's door openCheck for continuity to ground;
There should be continuitv.
. Faulty driver's door switch
. An ooen in the wire
LT GRN/
RED
Front passenger's door
switch open
NOTE: Betore testing,
remove No. 3 (7.5 A)
tuse from the under-
dash fuse/relay box.
Check tor continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
. Faulty lront passenger's door switch
. An ooen in the wire
LT BLU
lgnition key inserted
into the ignition switch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty ignition key switch
Poor ground (G201 , G401)
An ooen in the wite
RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and driver's seat belt
unbuckled
Check lor voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty seat belt switch
Poor ground {G551)
An open in the wire
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Engine Oil Pressure
Indicator System
Description
NOTE: Reter to page 23-144 tor the circuit diagram otthe engine oil pressure indicator flasher, snd to page
23-148 lor the input test of the flasher circuit.
The low engine oil pressure indicator tight works in twoways. lt will flash continuously following a momentaryloss of oil pressure, or it will go on and stay on with acomplete loss of oil pressure.
When the engine first starts, before oil Dressure risesabove 29.4 kP8 10.3 kgf/cmr, 4.3 psi), current flowsthrough the low engine oil pressure indicator light andthe oil pressure switch to ground. This tests the circuit.
Wilh the engine running, voltage is applied ro the ftash-er circuit of the integrated control unit. With normal oilpressure, the oil pressure switch is open and the low en-gine oil pressure indicator light does not operate. lf theoil pressure switch closes momentarily (more than O.5secondsl, but then opens again, terminal "yEL/RED,'will
sense ground through the switch. The integrated con-trol unit willthen provide and remove ground for th€ lowengine oil pressure indicator light through terminal"YEL/RED". The light will flash on and olf until the igni-tion switch is turned to "OFF".
lf engine oil pressure falls below 29.4 kPa (O.3 kgJ/cmr,4.3 psi) and does not increase, the oil pressure switchwillstsy closed. The low engine oilpressure indicator lightwill go on and stav on.
NOTE; Refer to page 23-122lot the engine oil pressure
switch test.
Lights-on Reminder
System
Description
Chime Test
Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bolster
{see page 23-70).
Disconnect the 2-P connector t.om the dashboardwire hamess.
Test the chime by connecting battery power to the"A" te.minal and ground to the "B" terminal, andcycling the power on-off repestedly.
lf the chime fails to sound every time power is cy-cled, reDlace it.
NOTE: Refer to page 23-145 tor a diagram of the lights-
on reminder circuit, and to page 23-149 for the input
tests of the circuit.
When the ignition key is turned to OFF 8nd removed. withthe lights on, voltage is apptied to the reminder circuitin the integrat€d control unit. When you open the driver,sdoor, the circuit senses ground through the closed doorswitch.
With voltage at the "H" terminal, ground at the"GRN/BLU2" terminal and no voltage at the ,,F,' termi-nal, the chime sounds to remind the driver to turn oJf thelights.
CHIME
23-151