ignition HONDA INTEGRA 1998 4.G Workshop Manual

Ch6ck Starter Engag€mont;
1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box,
Press the clutch pedal all the way in (M/T), and turn
the ignition switch to "St8rt". The staner 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 starter does not crank the engine, go to step 3.
Check the battery, battery positive cable, ground,
and the wire connections for looseness and cor-
rosion.
Test again. lf the stsner stilldoes not crank the en-
gine, go to step 4.
Bypass the ignition switch circuit as follows {make
sure the transmission is in neutral)
Unplug the connector (BLKMHT wire and solenoid
terminal) trom the staner. Then connect a jumper
wire from the batterv positive (+ ) terminal to the
solenoid terminal. The starter should crank the
engine.
a It the stsrter still does not crank the engine,
replace it and diagnose its internal problems,
a lf the starter cranks the engine. go to step 5.
(cont'd)
4.
NOTE: The air temperature must be between 59 and
100oF {15 and 38'C) betore testing.
Recommended Procedure:
a Use a starter system tester.
a Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
a Test and troubleshoot as described.
Alternate Procodure:
a Use the following equipment;- Ammeter, O-400 A- Voltmeter. O-20 V (accurate within O,1 volt)- Tachometer, O- 1 2OO rpm
a Hook up voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTE: Atter this test, or any subsequent repalr,
reset the ECM to clear any codes (see section 1 1).
StartelTest
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Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check Cranking rpmr
Engine speed during cranking should be above 1OO rpm.
lJ speed is too low, check for:
a Loose batlery or starter terminals
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
Check Starter Disengagement:
Press the clutch pedal all the way in (M/T), turn rhe igni
tion switch to "lll" and release to "11".
The starter drive gear should disengage from the flywheel
or torque converter ring gear when you release the key.
It the drive gear hangs up on the flywheel or torque con-
verter ring gear, check for:
a Solenoid plunger and switch mallunction
a Dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch
5. Check for an open in the BLK/WHT wire circuit be
tween the starter and ignition switch, and con-
necrors,
6. Check the ignition switch (see page 23-71).
7. On cars with automatic transmission, check the A/Tgear position switch (neutral position switch) and
connector. On cars with manualtransmission, check
the starter cut relay, clutch interlock switch, and
connectors.
NOTE: Check the No. 42 (40 A) fuse in the under,hoodfuse/relay box for the starter cut relay.
Check Jor Wear and Damage:
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and stead,ily. lf the starter engages, but cranks the engine errati
cally, remove it. Inspect the starter, drive gear, andllywheel or torque converter ring gear lor damage.
a Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding
or slipping when the armature is rotated with the drivegear held. Replace the gears i{ damaged.
Check CJanking Voltage and Current Draw:
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.O volts.
Current draw should be no more than * amperes.* 1.2 kW: 27O A
1 .4 kW: 360 A
It cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,check for:
a Dead or low charged batterya Open circuit in starter armature commutator segmentsa Starter armalure dragging
a Shorted armature windinga Excessive drag in engine

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lgnition System
Distributor Overhaul
BLKi YEL
CAP SEALCheck for damage
Bp//ROTOR RETAINING SCREW(Must be made ofdaamagnetic material)
DISTRIBUTOR IGNITION (DII
CAPCheck for cracks, wear, damage,and fouling.Clean or replace.
O-RINGReplace.
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TDC/CKP/CYP SENSORTroubleshooting, sectionDo not disassemble,11
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DISTRIBUTOR IGNITION IDI)HOUSINGCheck for cracks and damage,
IGNITION CONTROL MODULE {ICMITroubleshooting, section 1 1Input test, page 23 97
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'1.When reassembling the distributor, install the rotor
on the shatt so that it faces an the direction shown(toward the No. 1 cvlinder).
2.Align the index mark on rhe distributor ignition (Dl)
housing with the index mark on the end of the shaft.
INDEX MARKS
Distributor Reassemblylgnition Wire Inspection and Test
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CAUTION: Carelully remove the ignition wires by pull-
ing on the rubber boots. Do not bend the wires; you might
break them inside.
'1 . Check the condition ot the wire terminals. lJ any ter-
minal is corroded, clean it, and if it is broken or dis-
torted. reolace the wire.
Check for broken,corroded, and bentterminals.
IGNITION WIRE
Connect ohmmeter probes and measure resistance.
lgnition Wire Resistance:
25 kO max. at 68oF {20oC}
IGNITION WIRE
3. It resistance exceeds 25 k0, replace the ignition wire.
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lgnitionSystem
Coil TestlgnitionlgnitionCoilReplacement
1. With the ignition switch OFF, remove the distribu-
tor ignition (Dl) cap, rotor, and cap seal, then remove
the leak cover.
Remove the two screws to disconnect the BLK/YEL
and WHT/BLU wires lrom the coil.
Remove the two screws, and slide the ignition coil
out of the distributor ignition (Dl) housing.
DISTRIBUTOR IGNITION {DIIHOUSING
ROTOR
WHT/BLU WIRE
2.
1.With the ignition switch OFF, remove the distribu-
tor ignition (Dl) cap.
Remove the two screws to disconnect the BLK/YEL
and WHT/BLU wi.es from terminals A ( + ) and B {- )
respectively.
SECONDARYWINDINGTERMINAL
3. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between
the terminals. ReDlace the coilif the resistance is not
within soecifications.
NOTE: Resistance will vary with the coil temper-
ature; specifications are at 68oF (20oC)
Plimary Winding Rssistance(Between th€ A 8nd B torminalsl: 0.6-O,8 ohms
Socondary Winding Resistance(Betwe€n the A and secondary winding torminalsl:
12.4-19.2 kA
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lgnition Control Module (lCM) Input Test
NOTE:
a See section 1 1 if the malfunction indicator lamp (MlLl
has been reported on.a Perform an input test for the ignition control module(lCM) after finishing the fundamental tests for the ig-nition system and the fuel and emissions systems.a The tachometer should operate normally.
1. Remove the distributo. ignition (Dl) cap, the rotor,and the leak cover.
2. Disconnect the BLK/YEL, WHT/BLU, YEL/GRN, andBLU wires from the lCM.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}. Check for voltage
between the BLK/YEL wire and body ground.
There should be battery voltage.
a lf there is no battery voltage, check the BLKiYEL
wire between the ignition switch and the lCM.a It there is battery voltage, go to step 4,
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BLU WIRE
YEL/GRN I,\'IRE
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Check for voltage
between the WHT/BLU wire and body ground.
There should be battery voltage.
a lf there is no battery voltage, check:- ignition coil.- WHT/BLU wire between the ignition coil and
tcM.
a lf there is battery voltage, go to step 5.
5. Disconnect the 32P connector from the ECM, and
check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire between
the ICM and ECM.
There should be continuity.
6. Check for continuity on the YEL/GRN wire to bodygrouno.
There should be no continuity.
7.Reconnect the ECM 32P connector.
Disconnect the gauge assembly 13P connector,
TCM 26P connector, and cruise control l4P connector.
9. Check for continuity on the BLU wire between the
ICM and tachometer.
There should be continuity.
'10. Check for continuity on the BLU wire to body ground.
There should be no continuity.
1 1 . lf all the tests are normal, reconnect the connectors,
and replace the lCM.
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lgnition System
1. Inspect the electrodes and ceramic insulator for:
Spark Plug lnspection
. lmproper gap. Oil-fouling. Carbon deposits. Cracked centerelectrode insulatorDamagedgaskei
Burned or worn electrodes may be caused by:
. Advanced ignition timing. Loose spark plug
. Plug heat range too low. Insufficient cooling
Fouled plugs may be caused bY:. Retarded ignition liming. Oil in combustion chamber. Incorrect spark plug gap
. Plug heat range too high. Excessive rdling'low speed running
. Clogged air cleaner element. Deteriorated ignition coil or ignition wires
81881, 818C5 engine:
. Adjust the gap wjth a suitable gapping tool, and
replace the plug if the center electrode is rounded
as shown below.
Electrode Gap:
Standard 'l .1 ; r mm {0.043 ; ooa in)
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3.818C1 engine:
a Do not adjust the gap ol a platinum tip plug;
replace the spark plug it the center electrode is
rounded or if the gap is not within the specifi-
cattons.
Electrode Gap:
Standard I t.s-3., mm (0.051-3.oo4in)
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PLATINUM TIP
NOTE: Use onlv the spark plugs listed below
Spark plug
Bl88l engine:
NGK I ZFR5F-11
DENSO I KJ 16CR-111
818C1 engine:
NGK PFR6G-13
DENSO I PK2OPR-113
818C5 engine:
NGK PFR6G-I1
DENSO PK2OPR-111
Apply a small quantity ot anti-seize compound to the
plug threads belore installing the plugs.
Screw the plugs into the cylinder head tinger tight,
then torque them to 18 N.m (1 .8 kgf.m, 13lbf.ft).

Charging System
Troubleshooting
It the charging system light does not come on or does not go off, or the battery is dead or low, test the following items in
the order listed below:
1. Battery
2. Charging system light
3. Voltage
4. Alternator control system
5. Alternator/regulator
Charging System Light Test
ALTERNATOR'P CONNECTORIUSAI
IGIBLK/YEL)
Wire side offemale terminals
Wire side offemale terminals
ALTERNATOR 3PCONNECTOR lCanadal
Charging System Light Check:Make sure the charging systemlight comes on.
Ch€ck tor a blown No. 15 (7.5 A)
tuse and . blown charging sys-
tem light bulb. ll the fuse andbulb are OK, .eptir tho open inlhe WHT/BLU or BLK/YEL wire.
Does the charging systemlight come on?
Ch.rging System Light Check(cont'd):
Start the engine.
Pertorm the Ahernator/RegulstolTest (s€. prge 23-101,Does the charging systemlight go off?
Voltago Check:Measure the voltage at the No. 1
lNo. 2l terminal of the 4P [3P]connector with tho ignition switchoN {lr).
Repair tho open in ih€ 8LK/YELwir6 betweon the alte]nator andundor-dash lure/reley box.
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Repai. ths open in tho WHT/ALUor BLK/YEL wir€.Does the charging systemlight come on?
Chock tor a sho.l in the L cir-cuit lcont'd):Disconnect the No.3 terminal ofthe 4P [3Pl connector from theground.
Does the charging systemlight go offi
Repair the shon to ground in thoWHT/BLU wiro.
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Check for an opon in lhe L cir-cuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 4P connectorfrom the alternator.3. Ground the No. 3 terminal ofthe 4P [3Plconnector.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
ALTERNATOB irP CONNECTOR
ALTERNATOR 3PCONNECTOR {Canadal
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Gharging System
Troubleshooting
Ahcrn.tor Control Swtom T.rt (USA)
NOTE: Betore testing, check proper operation of the ELD by confirming with the MIL (s€e section 11).
CAUTION: Ba 3urc to ut! | vollmatalwith hr plu! tarmlnal connactad to bat-tary plua and ita mlnua talmlnal to lha4P connactor tarrninal No. 2.
ALTENNATORilP COiINECTOR
cIWHT/GBN}
ALTERNATOR.P CONI{ECTOB
Wire sido olt€m6le t€rminal6
ECM CONI{ECTOR A l:t2F)
BATTERY
Ch.ck tor . .hort In th. clrcuit(ALTC ltn.lr1. Disconnect the 4P connoctorIrom th6 altemator.2. Start tho engine, and turn thoh6adlights (high beam) ON.3. Moasur€ voltago botwoen th64P conn€ctor t6rminal No. 2and the positivo t€rminsl oltho batterv.
16 thor6 1 V or less?
Chrck for .n oD.n In th. wllrIALTC lln.):1. turn the headlight and igni-tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect th6 A (32P) con-noctor from the ECM.3. Ch6ck for continuity b6tw6entho ECM connoctor A (32P)
t€rminal No, 19 and alternator4P connoctor torminal No. 2.
Rrp.h op.n In th. wh. brlw..nth. rltarn oi.nd ECM.
Ch.ct for rhort in th. wire (ALTC
lin.l:'1. Turn the headlight and ignition switch OFF.2. Disconn€ct the A {32P} con-n6ctor from tho ECM.3. Check for conlinuity b€twoenths ECM connector A (32P)
terminal No. 19 8nd bodyground.
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