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6,
t;,
a
General
Ghassis
-2002
Chassis
-2003
ldentification
Warning/Caution
Under-hood
Control
Lift and
Towing
Parts
Marking
Information
Paint
and
Model
Paint
and
Model
Number
Emission
Label
Support
........."......"..................
Points
Locations
Godes
Codes
Locations
Label
Locations
...'..
...".
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-7
1-8
1'9
1-1 0
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....'............
........
'.................'.....
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Page 4

General
Information
Chassis
Vehicle
JH4
r-
and
ldentif
DC538*2
[
tr[t[
cdef gh
a. Manufacturer.
JH4:
HONDA
ACURA
b. Line,
c. Body
d.
6.
f.
g.
h.
Body
and
DCs;
ACURA
Type
and
3: 2-door
2-door
4:
2-door
Vehicle
0: Type
6: RSX
8: RSX
Premium
Check Digit
ModelYear
2i
2002
Factory
C:
Saitama
Serial Number
U.S.:
Canada:
Hatchbacld5-speed
Hatchbacld6-speed
Hatchbacldb-speed
Grade
S
(Canada
Code
Factory
000001
800001
Paint
ication
Make
MOTOR
Passenger
Engine
RSX/K20A2,
Transmission
(Series)
onlv)
(Canada
onlv)
in
Codes
Number
C 000001
and Type
CO.,
Type
Japan
of Vehicle
LTD.
vehicle
K2OA3
Type
Manual
Manual
Automatic
(Sayama)
-
2002
Model
Engine
l<20a2
l
Number
1400001
a
a. Engine
K20A2:
K20A3:
b.
Serial Number
K20A2:
K20A3:1100001
Type
2.0
0 DOHC
Fuel-injected
2.0 0
Fuel-inlected
1400001-
Transmission
MRMA
I
1000001
a
a. Transmission
MRMA;
W2M5:
X2M5:
b.
Serial Number
5-speed
s-speed
6-speed
VTEC
200
DOHC VTEC
160
Number
Type
Automatic
Manual
Manual
Sequentiat
Hp
engine
Sequentiat
Hp
engine
ua
Muttiport
Multipon
€,la
1-2
Vehicle
ldontification
and Federal
Saf
ety Standard
Certif
Number
ication.
Motor Vehicle
Paint
Code
Code
B
5O7P
B-92P
B-96P
NH-578
NH-623M
NH-624P
NH-636P
R-81
R-507P
YR-534t\4
Color
Arctic
Blue Pearl
Nighthawk
Eternal
Taffeta
Satin
Premium
Brilliant
Milano
Fire Pepper
Desen
Black
Blue
White
Silver
White
White
Red
Red
Silver
Pearl
Pearl
Metallic
Pearl
Pearl
Pearl
lvletal
I ic
u.s.
_l
al
C
c
Canada
(_)
o
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Chassis
and
Paint
Codes
-
2003
Model
Vehicle
ldentif
DCs38*3
JH4
[ri
cdef
b
a
r. Manufacturer.
HONDA
JH4:
ACURA
b. Line,
c.
d.
e.
f. Model
g.
h. Serial
Body
ACURA
DC5:
Type and
Body
3: 2-door
2-door
4:
Vehicle Grade
0:Type
6: RSX
8:
Check
3:
Factory
C: Saitama
U.S.:
Canada:
Hatchback/5-speed
Hatchbacld6-sPeed
Hatchbaclds-speed
2'door
S
(Canada
RSX
Premium
Digit
Year
2003
Code
Number
000001
800001
ication
ti lr
Make and
MOTOR
Passenger
Engine
and
RSX/K20A2,
Transmission
(Series)
onlY)
(Canada
Factory
in Japan
-
Number
C 000001
gh
Type of
LTD
CO.,
vehicle
TYPe
K20A3
TYPe
Manual
Manual
Automatic
onlY)
(Sayama)
Vehicle
Engine
Number
t<2042
2400001
I
a
Engine
a.
K2OA2:
b.
Transmission
MRMA
I
I
a
a.
b.
TyPe
2.0
Fuel-iniected
K20A3:
Serial
K20A2:
K20A3:
Transmission
MRMA:
W2M5:
X2M5:
Serial
2.0 0 DOHC
Fuel-injected
Number
2400001
2100001
.2000001
s-speed
5-speed
6-sPeed
Number
0 DOHC
-
Number
TYPe
Automatic
Manual
Manual
Sequential
VTEC
HP engine
200
VTEC Sequential
160 HP engine
Multiport
Multiport
Vehiclo
Federal
and
Safety
ication
ldentif
Motor
Standard
Number
Vehicle
Certitication.
Paint
Code
B-507P
B-92P
B-96P
NH-578
NH.623M
NH.624P
NH-636P
R-81
n-5zz
YR-534M
Code
Color
Blue
Arctic
Niohthawk
Eternal
Taffeta
Satin
Premium
Brilliant
Milano
Redondo
Desert
Black
Blue
white
Silver
White
White
Red
Red Pearl
Silver
.-<mA'
q-)'ff
Pearl
Pearl C
Pearl
Metallic
Pearl o
Pearl
Metallic
w
U.S.
c
o
Canada
c
C
o
o
o
1-3
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General
Information
ldentification
Vohicle
Number
ld6ntif
lVlN)
Number
ication
Locations
Vehicle
ldentif
Numbe.
(VlN)
ication
Engine
Numbgr
Transmi53ion
(Automaticl
Numbsl
Transmi53ion
lManual)
i,a
Number
1-4
ua
Page 7

&,oWarning/Gaution
Label
Locations
,tre
FRONT
NOTE;
(CHILD
model.
Passenger's
SEAT)
FRONT
MODULE
PASSENGER
is equipped
ComPartment:
WARNING
SRS
INFORMATION
PASSENGER
DANGER
AIRBAG
on the
WARNING
glove
box
INFORMATION
SRS
model
U.S.
on
TAG
the
U S'
Steering
CABLE
CAUTION
Wheel:
REEL
'to
STEERING
COLUMN
NOTICE
MODULE
SIDE
DANGER
SIDE
FRONT
SEAT
AND
TENSIONER
CAUTION
driver's
on
CAUTION
and
AIRBAG
Located
passenger's doorjamb
BELT
BUCKLE
(cont'd)
1-5
Page 8

General
Information
Warning/Caution
SERVICE
{Undgr-hood
Informrtion
COOLANT
INFORMATION
Embsion
labol)
and ENGINE
INFORMATION
LAAEL
Control
Label
Locations
SRS WARNING
LABEL
(cont'd)
TIRE
INFORMATION
6,'
BATTERY
CAUTION
i3a
1-6
Page 9

&,o
Under-hood
Emission
Control
Label
Emission
Example:
GrouP
ldentification
Engine
2
HNX
FamilY:
Engine
EvaPorative
and
V O2.O
VBP
Families:
TI-it-l--
ab
a.
model:
2002
VEHICLE
THIS
REGULATIONS
BIN
NEW
REGULATIONS
LEV
NEW
mod€l:
2003
VEHICLE
THIS
REGULATIONS
BIN
NEW
t
REGULATIONS
LEV
NEW
CONFORMS
APPLICABLE
5 PASSENGER
APPLICABLE
PASSENGER
II LEV
CONFORMS
APPLICABLE
5 PASSENGER
APPLICABLE
LEV PASSENGER
II
TO U.S.
CARS
TO
CARS
EPA
TO 2OO2
CALIFORNIA
AND
TO 2OO2
CARS.
EPATIER
U'S.
2OO3
TO
CALIFORNIA
AND
TO 2OO3
CARS.
MODEL
MODEL
MODEL
MODEL
TIER
2
YEAR
YEAR
2
YEAR
YEAR
b.
c.
d.
e.
Evaporative
cd
Yeal
Model
2:2O02
3: 2003
Manufacturer
HONDA
HNX:
Family
V:
TYPe
LDV
Displacement
Ssquence
VBP
XKC
Characters
(H1):
2002
(P5,
PO), SKC-Tvpe
FamilY:
Subcode
model
S
(P7,
P8):
2003
model
OO!I9
R
HNX
2
tt-rrI
ab
c.
d.
a,
cd
Year
Model
2002
2i
2'.2003
Manufasturer
HONDA
HNX:
Type
Family
EVAP/ORVR
R:
Canistsr
Sequence
AAH:
A./M:
Work
Charact€rs
model
2002
model
2003
AAH
e
Subcode
CaPacity
F
1-7
Page 10

General
Lift
and
Information
Support
Points
NOTE:
such
vehicle,
safety
from
change
Frame
1. Position
you
lf
as suspension
first
stands.
the rear
and
Hoist
under
support
going
are
or the
support
of the
cause
the hoist
the vehicle,s
points (C).
the front
When
substantialweight
vehicle,
the vehicle
Iift
to
remove
fuel
blocks
front
heavy
tank from
of
the vehicle
the
center
to
tip forward
(A),
support
components
the rear
with
is
removed
gravity
of
on
or safety
points
{B)
of
tall
can
the hoist.
stands,
and
the
rear
Floor
Jack
1.
Set the
2.
Block
3.
When
gearshift
transmission
4.
Position
bracket
jacking
up the
under
parking
the
wheels
lifting
lever
the floor
(A)
or rear
bracket
vehicle
it.
'/-
a
brake.
that
the
rear
in reverse,
position.
in
E
jack
jacking
in
the
high
enough
are
not
being
of
the vehicle,
or the
under
the front
bracket
jack
platform
lift
to fit
lifted.
put
the
automatic
jacking
(B),
center
{C),
the
safety
the
jack
and
stands
2.
Raise
gently
3.
Raise
points
Safety
To
support
use safety
vehicle
Stands
support
points
that
the
hoist
a few
to be
sure it
the
hoist
to full
for
solid
contact
the vehicle
and
{B
stands
when
is
supported
inches,
is firmly
height,
on
safety
C) as
for
working
only
supponed.
with
the lift
stands,
a frame
on
by
a
and rock
and inspect
jack.
the vehicle
blocks.
use
hoist.
or unoer
the same
the lift
Always
any
Position
and
adjust
Lower
the
the safety
them
so the
vehicle
stands
vehicle
onto
the stands.
under
the suppon pornts
will
level.
i"'O
1-8
',
s-.
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e.o
Towing
vehicle
lf the
towing
vehicle
Emergency
TherJare
Flat-bed
on the
transporting
To accommodate
equipped
The towing
vehicle
be used
needs
service.
with
back
onto
Never
just
Towing
ihree
Equipment
of a
the
with towing
hook
the
secure
to
popular
truck.
be
to
tow
rope or
a
The
This
vehicle.
Jlat-bed
hooks
be used
can
and
truck,
vehicle
the
towed,
methods
call
vehicle
the
lt is
chain.
operator
best
is the
equipment,
(A)
and
with a
tie
the
to truck'
professional
a
the
hooks
another
a vehicle'
the
of
vehicle
to
behind
very dangerous'
of towing
loads
way
tie down
winch
down
vehicle
is
hooks
pull
the
slots
(B)'
can
Equipment
Lift
Wheel
pivoting
iifts
on the
vehicle.
Sling-type
cablis
Darts
end
suspension
method
lf the
should
due
front
Manual
.
.
arms
off
them
ground. This
with
the
of
the
of
of
vehicle
be
to damage,
wheels
Transmission
Release
the
Shift
go
that
the
Equipment
hooks
frame
vehicle
and
towing
cannot
towed
on the
the
transmission
under
ground
is an
-
on the
suspension
or
the
off
can
body
is attemPted.
be
the
with
vehicle
the
ground, do the
Parking
truck
tow
The
the tires
other
The
acceptable
The tow
ends.
ground. The
be
transported
front
brake.
in
truck
These
and the
seriously
wheels
be
must
Neutral.
uses
(front
or
wheels
two
way of
uses
hooks
cables
vehicle's
damaged
flat-bed,
by
off the
with
towed
following:
wvo
rear)
remain
towing
metal
go
around
lift that
if this
it
ground' lf
the
and
the
c.
Automatic
.
Release
.
Start
.
Shift
.
Turn
It is best
km), and
the
the
to
E
off the
to
keep the
mrlieA
.
lmproper
transmission.
you
cannot
iautomatic
transPorted
.
to
Trying
serious
cause
designed
Transmission
Parking
engine.
position,
engine.
tow
towing
shift
transmission).
on
lift or
to support
brake.
then E
vehicle
the
speed
preparation will
F;llowthe
transmission
the
flat-bed.
a
the
tow
damage.
position'
farther
no
35
below
above
vehicle
the
vehicle
The bumpers
vehicle's
the
miles
50
than
(55
mph
procedure exactly
by
km/h)'
damage
or start
must
bumpers
the
are
weight'
the
the
be
not
engine
will
(80
lf
$
1-9
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:l
I
I
Generaf
Parts
To
deter vehicle
parts
have
transmission
NoTE:
Be
Information
Marking
theft,
self-adhesive
vlN
careful
certain
plate
is
not
to damage
ma.ior
labels.
Replacement
transferred
the
components
body
to
a replacement
parts
marking
are marked
parts
have
engine
labels
during
with
the vehicle
generic
or
self-adhesive
transmission
body repair.
identification
labels.
and
attached
Mask
the labels
number
The
with
(VlN).
original
break-off
before repairing
engine or
Original
bolts.
the
&rrl
part.
L,.
1-10
Page 13

Specifications
.uO
Standards
Engine
Engine
Cylinder
Engine
Engine
Cooling
Fuel and
C1utch..........."
Manual
Automatic
Steering
Susoension
8rakes..........'..
ConditioninS
Air
Design
Dimensions
weisht
Weight
En9ine............
Starter............
Clutch
Manual
w2M5
x2M5
Automatic
Steering
SusPension
Wheel
and
Electrical
Assembly'.....'......""""
Head
Block
Lubrication
Emissions
Transmission
Transmission
Specifications
(u.s.A.)
(CANADA) .'.
.............
Transmission
............
.............
Transmission
Alignment
Service
....'.....'............
..........'....
.'......'............'
Limits
....'..'..'...""'
Differential
and
Differential
and
....."..
...'..'......".....
"""""'
2-2
2-2
z-5
2-4
2-5
2-6
z-o
2-7
2-8
2-10
2-15
2-15
2-16
2-16
2-17
2-17
2-17
2-'17
2-17
2-17
2-14
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-18
2-19
2-19
Body
Specifications
lllustration
2-20
Page 14

Standards
ngtne
Engine
lgnition
Spark
lgnition
Altelnator
(MITSUBISHI}
Alternator
(DENSO)
Starter
(MITSUBA)
Starter
(DENSO)
Compression
hom
coil
plug
timing
ne
Assem
Item
Electrical
and
Rated
voltaoe
Firing
order
Type
Gap
Outpr.lt
(rotor)
Coil
Slip
ring
Brush
length
Brush
spring
Output
Coil(rotod
Slip
ring
Erush
lenoth
Erush
sprinq
._-__:-
Uutput
LOmmutator
Commutator
Brush
length
Output
Commutalor
Brush
length
Urush
spring
Pressure
open
ratio)
check
throttle.
Service
Measurefn€nt
resistance
O.D.
tension
resistance
O.D.
tension
mica denth
O.D.
mica denrh
tension
M€asuremont
at 250
rpm
(See
Design
with
wr.de
Specs
Limits
At 13.5
normalengine
temperature
At
At 13.5
normalenglne
temperature
At
Oualific.tion
Minimum
for
lvlaximum
ou!{@!g!
K20A3
K20A2
At
idle
red
matk)
68 F"
68"F
engine
engine
(check
V
and
(20
C")
V
and
(20.C)
|
Standard
12V
or
New
1-3-4-2
NGK:
|ZFR6K11
I
DENSO:
I
the
M/r
650+
ryr ![r
90A
1.84
19.0
1?-rrN/n2l_
95A
2.2
ru,e
SKJ20DR-M11
NGKi
IFRTG-1
DENSO:
SK22PR-Ml
1'o
1.1
mm
(in
neurrat):
50 rpm
r!] ur
2.10
mm
{0.75
3.O
I
mm
lu.4t
jFR7G.11Ks
1K,
t,
SK22pR-tvll1S
-0.043
{0.039
8a2.
BfOt
{K2OA3 enqine}
l!1,: d:tz'ts
()
in.)
In.)
tuu
,G ^Yr,
; ; ;i_Y!!q_r!9ir1!r:!.qrEl
l^-u.c
mm
0.02
mm
28.0
28.1
,
i. i
I r.J
0.50-0.80
0.02
mm
28.0
mm
14.0-
14.5
(9.5
930 kPa
200
kPa
12.0
IU.u
{0.00'1 in.)
(1.102-
mm
r,
ru.44 u.4c
(0.020
mm
in.)
10.00't
(1.10
in.)
mm
10.55 0_57inl
, 1 '._v
Standard
kqf/cm,,
kg7cm,,
tb
max.
max.
r.w
of New
135
28
u.o20in.)
1.106 in I
0.031
^v.,
osi)
psi)
in.)
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Zoot
at 650+50
v.,
e.r rosl
tn.)
in.)
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J.r/
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soi",
pm
21.7
5.0
14.0
1.5
0.15
i.05
225
4.3
0.2 mm
0.05 mm
27.0
9.0
tos,
Service
ffzOaz
mm
mm
{0.20 in.i
mm
(0.06
mm
mm
mm
mm
(0.17
mm
(0.008
(0.002
(1.06In.)
mm
mm
{0.35 in.)
Service
Limh
"^gir,"L
{0.85 in.)
(0.55
in.)
in.)
(0.006
in.)
{0.002 in.)
in.)
11.083
in.)
in.)
in.)
Limh
1;O
2-2
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o
Page 15

h.m
Head
Camshaft
Valve seats
springs
Valve
guides LD.
Valve
Eocker
Head
arms
Maaa0aomcm
Warpage
Height
End olav
Camshaft-to-holder
Totalrunout
height
lobe
Cam
engine)
{K20A3
height
lobe
Cam
(K20A2
engine)
Clearance
Stem
Stem-to-guide
width
Stem
Free
(K20A3
Free
lK20A2
Installed
Arm-to-shaft
{cold)
O.D.
installed
length
engine)
length
engine)
height
clearance
height
clearance
clearance
oil
Ou.liilcation
journal
I
No.
4, 5
2, 3,
No.
iournals
primary
Intake,
Intake.
Exhaust
pramary 32.791
lnlake,
mid
Intake,
lntake,
secondary
Exhaust,
Exhaust,
Exhaust,
lntake
Exhaust
(K20A3
Exhaust
(K20A2
lntake
llntake
I Exhaust
primarY
mid
engine)
engine)
Exhaust
Intal(e
Exhaust
lntake
exheust
lntake
Exhaust
lntake
Exhaust
Inlake
Exhaust
Intake
Exhaust
lntake
Exhaust
(K20A3
engine)
Exhaust
(K20A2
engane)
mm
104.05
103.95-
(4,093
o.o5
0.030-0.069
{0.001
0.060{0.002-0.004
mm
O.O3
33.925
29.638
34.092
35.534
32.678
nn;^rt
34.768
32.661
0.21-0.25
0.28-0.32
0.25-0.29
5.475
5.450-5.460
0.030-0.055
0.055
1.25-1.55
1.25-
40.8-
54.6-51.8
49.64
49.63
49.77
50.39
5.515
l'0.2171-
5.515-5.530
\0.2111-0.2177
15.2
15.5
0.025-0.052
1.096
mm
0.20
0.003
0.099
(0.001
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
5.485
0.080
1.55 mm
41.0
rnm
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mm
mm
5.530
0.2177
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16.5
in
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mm
in.)
mm
in
)
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11.1658
(1.3422
(1.2910
(1.3990
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{1.3688
(1.2859
mm
10.00ts
(0.011
mm
(0.010-0.011
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm {0
mm
mm
mm
(1.954
11.954
{1.959
11.984
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
10.0010-0.0020
0.018-0.056
(0.0007
0.025-0.052
(0.0010
mm
-0.0022
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mm
0.05
(0.02
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mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
in
(0.006
(0.002
(0.214
(0.213
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(0.004
10.079
(0.079
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(0.219
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10.003
(0.003
mm
0.4
0.15 mm {0-006
0.15
0.04
5.445
5.42
0.08
0.'l1
2.00
2.00 mm
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5.55
0.08
0.08
0.08
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2-3
Page 16

Standards
and
Block
hem
Block
Piston
Piston
ring
pin
Piston
Connecting
rod
Warpage
Bore
diameter
Eore
taper
Reboring
J^rrr
u.u.
bottom
Clearance
groove
Bing
Ring-lo groove
Ring
end
o.D.
jston
Pin-to-p
Pin-to-rod
Small-end
Large-end
play
End
Service
Mc$urGmant
ofd€ck
limit
ar | | mm
of skirt
in
gap
clearence
bore
bore
(u,4
cylinder
width
clearance
clearance
diameter
diameter
In,l
Limits
trom
Ou.llficd[ion
Aor
I
Borll
No
letter
or A
Letter
B
Top
(K20A3
engine)
Top
(K20A2
engine)
Second
(K20A3
engine)
Second
{K20A2 ensine)
oir
Top
engine}
{K20A3
Top
(K20A2
engine)
Second
(K20A3
engine)
Second
(K20A2
engine)
Top
Second
(K20A3
engine)
Second
(K20A2
engine)
oil
engine}
{K20A3
oil
(K20A2
engine)
K20A3
engine
K20A2
engine
Standard
mm
l.230
1.245
1.230
1.240
2.025
0.060 mm
0.065 mm
0.055
0.35 mm
0.55 mm
0.65
0.70
21.965
in.)
0.015
21.976
(1.89
mm
mm
12.01
0.30
(0.003
86.010
3.3862
85.990
85.980
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
0.07
86.010-86.020
13.3862 3.3866
86.000
(3.3858-
85.980
81970-
0.020-0.040
1.220-
1.235
1.220
11.230
l
2.005
I
0.035
0.040
0.030-
0.045-0.070
0.20
0.40
0.50
0.25-0.65
0.20
21.961
0.005 +0.002
0.00008
0.005
21.970-
48.0
51.0
015
or New
in.)
max.
mm
in.)
mm
in.)
(3.3850-3.3854
mm
mm
{3.3846-3.3850
mm
{0.0008*0.0016
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
(0.008-0.014
(0.016-0.022
(0.020
(0.010
(0.008-0.028
mm
mm
{0.0002 0.0006
mm
in.)
in.)
{0.006-0.012
-
10.0481
(0.0{86
(0.0481
(0.0484
{0.0789
{0.0014 0.0024 in.)
{0.0016 0.0026
-
(0.0012
{0.0018-0.0028
-0.026
0.026
(0.8646-0.8648
(-
0.OOO2O-
{0.8650,0.8652
in.)
0.0484 in.)
0.0490
in.)
0.0484 in.)
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0.0797 in.}
in.)
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in.l
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
+
in.)
in.
in.)
Service Limit
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
10.016 in.)
(0.004
(0.002
(0.01
(0.002
10.049
(0.0498
(0.049
(0.0496
(0.081
(0.005
(0.005
(0.005;n.)
(0.005
(0.024
(0.028
{0.030
(0.030
{0.031
(0.8643
{0.0008
0.10 mm
86.070
86.070 mm
0.05
0.25 mm
in.)
85.930
in.)
85.920 mm
0.05 mm
1.25
1.265
1.25
1.260
2.05
0.13 mm
0.13 mm
0.13 mm
0.13
0.60
0.70
0.75 mm
0.75 mm
0.80
21.953
0.005
0.02 mm {0 oooa in )
0.40
in.l
(3.3886
(3.3886
jn.)
in.)
(3.3831
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(3.3827
in.
in.)
in.)
in.)
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2-4
Page 17

hem
Crankshaft
Crankshaft
Deanngs
journal
lvlain
Bod
iournal
Rod/main
Rod/main
End
Runout
Main
Bod
iournaltaper
journal
play
bearing-to-iournal
bearing
M€asurement
diameter
diameter
out'of_round
clearance
oil clearance
Oualilication
journal
l
No.
journal
2
No.
No.4journal
No.5iournal
engine)
{K20A3
journal
l
No.
journal
2
No.
journal
No. 4
journal
5
No.
(K20A2
engine)
journal
No. 3
(K20A3
engine)
No.3journal
(K20A2
engine)
engine
K20A3
engine
K20A2
K20A3 engine
K20A2 engine
journal
l
No-
journal
No. 2
journal
No. 4
No.5journal
No. 3
iournal
engine
K20A3
€ngine
K20A2
Standard
55.008
54.984
55.004
54.980
54.976
55.000
54.996
54.974
44.9?6-45.000
48.000
47.976
(0.0002
mm
0.005
(0.0002
mm
0.005
mm
0.35
0.10
0.03
0.02
0.017-0.041
0.025
0.021-0.049
0.033
mm
mm
0.049
(0.0012
(0.0008
mm
mm
mm
mm
0.061
New
or
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
(2.1648
12
in
2.1657
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(2.1644-2.1654
(2.
1644 - 2.1652
(1.7107
1'1.8888
)
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0007
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0.010
0.010
0.45
0.04 mm
0.03
0.050
0.055
0.060
0.072
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mm
mm
mm
{0.018
(0.0016
mm
{0.0012
mm
mm
mm
mm
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(0.0004
in.)
in.)
{0.0004
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(0.0022
(0.0024
(0.0028
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valve,
oil
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with oil
(5.6
tJS
0
5.3
0
14.4
(4.2
016.1
(5.0
{4.8
0.15
0.07
kPa
{0.7
US
US
US
US
US
4.2
4.0 0
5.8
4.7 4
4.5 4
0.02
0.15-0.21
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7o
qtlfor
engine
qt)lor
engine,
qt)
qt)for
qtlfor engine,
qt)
mm
mm
mm
kqvcm',
change,
for oil
engine
for oilchange
(0.001
10.006
(0.001
10
Psi)
overhaul
including
overhaul
including
0.006
0.008
0.003
min
filter
filter
without
filtet
without'ilter
4n.)
in
)
in.)
0.20
0.12
mm
mm
(0.008
(0.005
in.)
in.)
2-5
Page 18

Standards
and
Service
Limits
Rad;ator
and
Item
Fuelpressure
regulator
Fueltank
Engine
idle
Coolantcapaciry,lncludeseng;ne.
Emissions
Measurement
Pressure
Capacity
ldle
fan
Fast
speed
off
idle
with
with
pressure
fuel
headlights
gauge
and radiator
Oualification
K20A2
engine
neutral
K20A3
engine
neutral(M/T)
K20A3
engine
p6s;s;on
or
E
P
(A/T)
K2042
engine
neutral
K20A3
engine
neutral{M/T)
K20A3
engine
or
E
E
{Arr)
6.4 0
5.10
6.3
5.00
93
169
8.0 mm
196
Subtract
320.-370
I
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I
in
in
650450
I
in
650 t
in
ffi
in
1,600+200
in
ffi
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{5.4 US
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S
{5.3 US
123
kPa
176"F
1O.31
203"F
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(13.2
rpm
50 rpm
ql)
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qt)
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US
q0
{0.95- 1.25
(76-
80"C)
in.)
min.
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191
':5"F
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kPa
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orNew
13.3 3.8 ks7cm,,
qat)
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kgflcm:,
actuat
47
14.-
52
18
,ON,
I
psi)
Service
w
Limit
2-6
Page 19

Clutch
nem
pedal Heiqht
Clutch
disc
Clutch
Pressure
from
Stroke
Play
Disenqaqement
on clutch
Bunout
head dePth
Rivet
Thickness
plate Warpage
if diaphragm
Height
M6asur€ment
lloor
the
lrom the
height
surface
mating
spring
floor
tingers
Oualification
Measured
specialtooland
{eeler
with
gauge
Standard
(7.76
140
2.25
8.9
{0.02
in.)
(5.1-
mm
{0.39
in.) min
14.53
(0.002
mm
(0.33
mm
in.)
mm
197
130
16 mm
10
mm
115
0.05 mm
1.65
8.3
0-03 mm {0.001
mm
0.6
or New
5 5
0 63
max.
in.)
10.065
0 35 in.)
in.) max.
max
in.)
in
)
0.089
in.) min
0.15
mm
0.7
mm
6.0
0.15
mm
0.8
Service
mm
{0.006
{0.03
(0.24
(0.001
mm
(0.03
Limit
in.)
in.)
4n.)
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t
.-l
e,
2-7
Page 20

Standards
Manual
u
Transmission
Item
Transmission
fluid
Mainshaft
Mainshaft
4th
gears
Mainshafr
geal
Countershatt
Counlershaft
LOUntershatt
2nd
Countershaft
lst
drstance
Countershaft
2nd
distance
3rd,
and 5th
6th
gear
gear
collar
gear
collar
and
Capacity
play
End
Diameter
Diameter
{clutch housing
Diameter
alea
Diameter
(transmission
Hunout
LD.
play
End
LD.
play
End
Thickness
area
{ctutch
Diameter
area
Diameter
(transmission
Run
out
35 mm
shim-to,bearing
t.D.
play
End
Thickness
LD.
play
End
Thickness
ta)
Length
LD.
o.o.
Length
Service
and
Measurernent
of bushing
of
distance
side)
of needle
of
of
of ball
ball
bearing
housino
hogsing
distance
bearing
housing
bearing
side)
collar
M
surface
co
at
r9
conraq
contact
contact
side)
lng
conract
contact
contact
side)
inner
Limits
Differential
area
area
area
race
Oualification
For
fluid
change:
Foroverhaul:
-0.17
U.I
I
mm
20.80
20.85
31.984
21.977
38.984-39.000
27.987
0.02
44.009
0.06
23.92
40.009-!0.025
0.06=0.16
23.92
40.000-40.015
39.937
30.020
0.02 mm
0.04
s2zo10
006
22.92
52.010-52.029
0.06
rv.v5
46.989
23.03
39.95
46.989
zd.ur
32.000
27.990
28.000
(0.001
mm
44.025
0.16 mm
23-97 mm lo cFl n
mm
23.97
mm
39.950
30.033
(0.001
0.10
mm
52.029 mm
0.16
mm
22.91
mm
0.16
mm
J9.9b
mm
47.000mm
23.08
mm
39.96 mm
47.000
zu.ud
mm
Standard
1.7
mm
(0.0016
(0.002
mm
{0.002 0.006 in )
mm
or New
1.5 0
011.8
(0.004
(0.819
(1.2594-
mm
mm
\1.1015 1.1020an.)
mm
fi.5348- 1.5354
(1.1019
mm
in.)
max.
mm
{1.1326 1.j333in.|
{0.002-O 006 in.)
(1.5752
mm
(0.002
(0.981
(1.5748
mm
mm
{1.5i23. i.572Ain.l
mm
fi.1819 1.i824
in.)
max.
(2.0476
10.902 0.904 in.) ?? R7 mh i^ on^,^ |
(2.0476
('1.5728
(1.8499-
10.907
(1.5128
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0.007in.)
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I 2598
t.tO2a
qfu
-1.5758in.)
0.006 in.)
0.944
1.5754
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2.O4B4in.)
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in.)
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1.5732in.)
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in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
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in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
)
20.75
31
93 mm
27.92
38.93
27.93
0.05 mm
44.08
0.25
mm
23.80
40.08
0.25 mm
23.80
39.95
39.883
29.97
0.05 mm
Adjust
52.08
0.25
mm
52.08
27.87
mm
39.97
mm
39.97
mm
46.94
mm
Service
mm
mm
(1.533
mm
mm
{1.100
(0.002
mm
11.735 in.)
{0.0'10In.)
(0.937
mm
('1.578
mm
(0.010
(0.937
mm
(1.573
mm
mm
mm
{1.180
(0.002
(2.050
mm
{0.010 in.)
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{2.050
(1.097
11.574In.)
(1.574
(1.848
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(0.817
in.)
(1.257
in.)
(1.099
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
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jn.)
in.)
(1.5702
in.)
in.)
in.)
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in.)
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w
jn.)
2-8
Page 21

Manual
Mainshaft
and
distance
MBS d stance
Transmission
4th
gears
sth
collar
l.lj.
"d"
:'::i::r"t
'-""*;ffi
disrance
sear
(6
collar
moder onlY
Reverse
qear Gear-to
Synchro
15 sDeed
nrodelonlY)
Double
synchro
;;;
modelonly)
-riple
Triple cone
svnchro
Reverse shift
fork
Shift arm
Selecl
Selecl
Shift
M/I
differential
lrl.
o.p.
j
idler
ring
Length
1.0
Ring
Outer
clearance
speed
*' "t";t*-,, "*"r""*-
cone
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puter synchro
I clearance
Ort"'
cone
Uuler
l
clpardn,
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uuter syncnro
t-#;;;.-"
clearance
Fork
l!gg!t!r!Ia":L
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levet
lever
lever
';-..'^j..*^*,^"
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r- : ..- ,
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carrier
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differential
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80 mm shirn I
fllsr
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and
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32.01
32.00
39.000
38.e89
52.05
51.95
24.08
24.03
28.01
28.00
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L
.
24 03
24 08
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l
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gear
reverse
to_gear
syrchro
_-n
.yn"n,o
sYncnro
e
o cone
to-synchro
to reverse
diameter
fork
Shift
arm-to
Shift
widrh
wlorn
Frnge'
Frnger
ro select
Shaft
shift
shaft
pinion
to
select
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or'ytrl"trsal!119"!
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0.59
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mrn
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mm
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2-9
Page 22

Standards
and
Service
Limits
h6m
ATF
lAutomatic
Transmission
Fluid)
pressure
ltF
I
Clutch
Automatic
Capacity
Use
Honda
pressure
Lrne
'I
st
2nd
3rd
4th
sth
Stallspeed
Check
Clutch
I
Clutch
CIutch.lic. rhi.r.^-..
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clutch
clutch
clutch
clutch
pressure
clutch
with vehicle
end
return
P.drc
and
3rd
ctutch
cru
pressure
pressure
pressore
pressure
ptate-to_top
uIu(ness
Transmission
Measuremonl
genuine
ATF-Z1
on
ground
level
disc
ctearance
spring
free
length
plale
end
prare
thickness
rntc(ness
and
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Fluid
Overhaul
At
2,000 rpm
or E position
E
Ar
2,000
gear
1st
posrtron
At
2,000
2nd gear
position
At
2,000
gearin
3rd
position
At 2,000
4th gear
posrtron
At
2,000
gear
5th
lst
2nd
3rd
4th
and
1st,2nd,
4th
and
Mark I
fV"rf
Z
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3
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Mark
4
I
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s
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6
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7
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8
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Mark
10
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11
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12
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1
Mark
2
Mark
3
Mark
4
Mark
5
Mark
6
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change
in
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in
in
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rpm
in
in
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rpm
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E
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E
rpm
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1.94
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mm
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120
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mm
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mm
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14,
I
2-10
Page 23

Item
Clutch
N/ta;nshaft
Countershaft
sth
4th and
Diameter
alea
LD- ofgears
play
End
mm thrust
41 x 68
gear
4th
of 4th
Length
end
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of sealang
Width
feed
Clutch
feed
Clutch
Diameter
gears
LD. of
play
End
Length
'02
model {}
Length
'02
model
'03
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Reverse
Reverse
end
clutch
bearing
needle
of
gears
of
washer thickness
length
collar
gear
collar
ring thickness
nng
pipe
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gears
of
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of collars,
selector
selector
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hub
plate
thickness
contact
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11
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12
Mark
13
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14
Mark
15
Mark
16
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17
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fl"'trIT
19
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At stator
At sth
At
sth
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4th
shaft
gear 51.915-51-991
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4th
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gear
gear
gear
1
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No.2
No.3
No.4
No.5
No.6
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nousrng
gear
4th
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reverse
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collal
gear
4th
gear
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gear
sth
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x
35x47
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collar
gear
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3.3
3.4
3.5
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33.975-33.991
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(0.154
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2-11
Page 24

Standards
and
Service
Limits
Aulomatic
Item
I U."""r"-J
37
I
4u x
Jrd
Length
end
Sealing
wrorn
urutch
ATF guide
Transmission
erdrrerer
area
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or neeote
play
ofgears
x 58
mmthrustwasherthickness
51,5
mm
gear
cotlar length
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3rd
ring
thickness
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teed
of
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thrust
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ring
contact
flange
from
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contact
l.D.
and
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At 1st
At 2nd gear
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3rd
lst
2nd
3rd
gear
1st
2nd
3rd
No. 1
No.2
No.3
No.
No.5
No.6
No.7
No.I
No.9
No.
10
No. 11
No.
12
No. 13
No. 14
No.
15
No.
16
No.
17
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18
\o.
19
\o.20
No. 1
No.2
No.3
No.
4
No.5
No.6
3rd
clutch
pipe
1st
clutch
prpe
3rd
clutch feed
pipe
'lst
clutch
pipe
gear
gear
gear
gear
gear
gear
4
Differential lconf'd
gear
feed
feed
feed
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39.986
collar
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43.000-43.016
0.04
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0.10
3.90
3.925
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in.)
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a
2-12
Page 25

Item
gear
ldler
Reverse
shaft
idler
gear
pump ATF
ATF
shaft
Stator
shift
Reverse
fork
gear
Park
and
Diameter of
needle
area
Thickness
Reverse
ofcotters
gear
idler
needle bearing
LD.
l.D. ot reverse
area on
l.D. of
pump
pump
ATF
pump
ATF
pump
ATF
Ne€dle
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{inger thickness
Fork
idler
transmission
idler
reverse
thrust
gear-to_body
driven
driven
bearing
ring contact
bearing contact
shaft diameter
area
contact
gear
shaft
housing
gear
shaft
clearance
clearance
gear
l.D.
gear
shaft O.D.
I D.
contact
l-D.
area
at
contact
holder
Ourlilic3tion
End cover
gear
Drive
gear 0.070
Driven
convener
Torque
side
pump
ATF
side
side
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mm
32.013
32.003
1.42 mm
1.39
14.99
20.007
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14.800- 14.818
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0.210-0.265
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14.824
mm
mm
in.)
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mm
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mm
mm
in.)
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mm
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mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
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0.5836in)
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damaged
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worn or damaged
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worn or damaged
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wom or damagod
shaft bore
shaft
ring contact
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valve
valve I spring
valve C
body
Shiftlork
Shiftlork
Sealing
Shift
Shift
,
Servo body
Regulator
Item
Main valve
(see
spflngs
page
14-201)
valve
Shift
Reliel valve
Lock up controlvalve
check
Cooler
LD.
valve bore
LD.
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spring
sprang
sPring
valve sPring
I D.
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'02
model
(#
1000001
1006166i
'02
model
(#
1006167
'03
model
and
{#2000001
valve spring
control
Servo
E spring
valve
Shift
14.000(0.5512
37.000-37.039
29.000
wire Diameter
0.8 mm
(0.031
0.8 mm
(0.031
mm
0.8
10.031
1.0 mm
(0.039
0.65 mm
(0.026
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mm
0.9
10.035
),
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mm
0.8
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0.5516
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in.)
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in.)
in.)
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in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
(1.4567
mm
(l-1417
mm
5.6 mm
{0.220
5.6 mm
(0.220
5.6
10.220
9.6 mm
(0.378
7.1 mm
(0.280
5.8
(0.228
6.6
(0.260
6.6
{0.260
5.6
(0.220
-
Standard
o.D.
in.)
in.)
mm
in.)
in.)
in.)
mm
in.)
mm
in.)
mm
in.)
mm
in.)
1 4582
1.1426
New
or
Fre€ Length
28.1 mm
(1.106
28. t mm
(1.106
28.1
(1.106
34.1 mm
(1.343
23.1 mm
(0.909
14.5
(0.571
(1.043
{1.406
28.1
(1.106
in.)37.045
in.)29.05
mm
in.)
in.)
mm
in.)
in.l
in.)
mm
in.)
in.)
in.)
mm
in.)
mm
(1.4585
(1.144
of Coil
No.
15.9
r5.9
15.9
10.2
12.1
6.8
12.6
11.2
15.9
in.)
in.)
mm
14.010
(cont'd)
2-13
Page 26

Standards
Au
Item
Hegulalor
oooy spnngs
(see page
203)
Servo body
spflngs
page
14
valve
14
{see
2O4l
and
tomatic
Stator
L
Reguialor
Hegurator
r
orque
Lock up
gtd
"""r.rLtor.
r
1$ accumutator
1st accumulator
Shift valve
4th
accumulator
4th
*"rnrt"r.l.
I
,"d r""-r,rbt"I'
Znd sccumulator
&l'|a"*,-rl"t"r
Service
Transmission
Measurement
reaction
spring
valve
spring
vatve
spring
converter
shift valve
D
spring
check valve
"pti"g
spring
spring
spring B
rpri""
Wil"S
spring
"pr|
A
B
spring
A
B
A
B
A
"S
Limits
and
spring
Oualification
]
Differential {cont'd
Wire Diameter
4.5 mm
(0.177
1.9 mm
(0.075
1.6 mm
(0.063
1.2
mm
(0.047
1.0
mm
(0.039
2.5
mm
{0.098
2.4 mm
{0.094
2.3
mm
10.091
0.8 mm
(0.031
in.)
2.3
mm
(0.091
in.)
2.4mm
(0.094
in.)
2.0
mm
(0.079
in.)
2.2 mm
(0.087
in.)
2.5 mm
(0.098
in.)
in.)
in.i
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
35.4
mm
(1.394
14.7
mm
10.579
(0.362
8.6 mm
(0.339
6.6 mm
(0.260
14.6
mm
(0.575
18.6
mm
(0.732
12.2.nm
{0.480
5.6 mm
/.0.22O
12.2mm
(0.480
'18.6
mm
(0.732
10.6
mm
(0.417
16.6 mm
(0.654
14.6
mm
(0.575
Standard
o.D.
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.i
in.)
or New
Fres
30.3 mm
{1.193
80.6
{3.173
44.0
/.t.132
33.8
(1.331
35.5
mm
(1.398
29.9 mm
(1.177
49.0
mm
(1.929
(1.240
28.1
mm
{1.106
31.5
mm
{1.240
49.0
mm
(1.929
34.0 mm
(1.339
48.2
mm
(1.898
29.9 mm
(1.177
Length
in.}
mm
in.)
mm
in.)
mm
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
4n.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
No.
1.92
16.I
12.2
14.2
4.9
1.1
6.6
7.1
8.0
8.s
4.9
ofCoil
differential
A/T
carner
Pinion
Er'ie,
Carrier
^
Lari,er
shaft contact
beafing
area
ro-pinion
lo rntermeoiale
shafi ctearance
shafr
stdrl ng
roroue
l.D.
ctearance
Fo' new
bearing
18.000
(0.709
0.710 in.)
0.013
0.054
(0.001
0.002 in.)
28.015
(1.103
1.104
0.035 0.086
28.015
fOoOS
O-;i.-
2.7 3.9 t\.m
40 kgf
{28
37 kgf
125
0.087
0.146
0.05
0.15 mm
18.042
(0.7103
(0.0022
18.025
mm
mm
28.045 mm
in.)
mm
28.045
mm
cm,24
cm, 22
mm
(0.002
18.066
mm
0.7'113 in.)
0.0037
in.)
{0.001 0.003 in.)
(1.103
1.104
fo OO
35lbf.in)
32 tbf.in)
(0.003
0.006 in.)
0.006 in.)
in.)
.f
0.1 mm
0.12 mm
0.2
mm
0.12
mm
(0.004
10.005 in.l
{0.008
(0.005
in.)
in.)
in.i
2-14
f,
Page 27

Item
Steering
Gearbox
wheel
Pump
Power steering
fluid
M€asurem€nt I
Rotational
edge
Initialturning
outside edge
Angle of
from locked
Output
play
with engine
load
with engine
guide
rack
position
pressure
closeo
Capacity
Use Honda
power
measured
running
measured
running
screw loosened
shut-off
with
steering
at outsade
at
valve
fluid
Oualification
K20A2 engine
K20A3 engine
K20A2 engine
K20A3 engine
Fluid change
System overhaul
model
M/T
on
overhaul
System
Standard
10 mm
0
38.2 N
37.2 N
15'Max.
{0
(3.9
kst,8.6lbf)
(3.8
kgI,8.4lb{)
7,200-7,800
7,300
6,600
0.2 0 {0.21
0.7 0
0.8
tJS
(0.74
t,S
010.85 US
0.39
kPa
kPa
qt)
qt)
qt)
or New
in.)
(73
80 kgflcm',
(67
T4kgtcm',950-1,100psi)
1,000
Servica
1,100
Limit
psi)
Drive belt
Item
Wheelalignment
bearing
Wheel
Camber
Caster
TotalToe
Frontwhegl
Aluminum
Steelwheel
End
wheel runout
play
Measurement
turning angle
runout
Oualification
Front
Rear
lnside wheel
wheel
Outside
Axial
Badial
Front
Rear
Auto adiust
Standerd
0"00'r45'
0"45'J4s'
1"30'41
0+3 mm
(010.12
lN 2 ' , mm
10.08
in.)
'"
35'00'12"
28"00'(Referonce)
(0
mm
mm
mm
mm
0.03
(0-0.03
(0
0.04 in.)
-0.04
{0
(0
0.002
(0
0.002
0.7 mm
0
0 0.7
1.0 mm
0
-
1.0
0
0"0.05
0 0.05
or New
in.)
,.
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
in.)
Service
mm
2.0
1.5 mm
mm
2.0
1.5 mm
Limil
(0.08
in.)
(0.06in.)
in.)
10.08
(0.06
in.)
2-15
Page 28

Standards
and
Brakes
Item
Parking
brake
lever
pedal
Brake
Master
cvlinder
Brake disc
Distance
with
Pedal
Thickness
Measurement
traveled
196
N
{20 kgf, 44lbs)
height
Service
when
(carpet
removed)
lever
of force
pulled
Limits
Oualitication
7
I
clicks
180 mm
'183
mm
0.4 3.0
0 0.4
mm
Standard
(7
1/16
(7
3/16 in.)
(0.016
mm
(0
or New
in.)
0.118in.)
0.02 in.)
23.0
Service
(0.91
mm
Limit
in.)
Brake
pads
t^
Parallelism
Thickness
-
^Startercoil
Pulley
Tension
-
to-pressure plat"
resistance
r]99lryn
lf""t
Oualification
=-:nr::tvaporato d5
99llp,esso,
i
lltoe.f
I
fzacf
10.0
mm
7.5
mm
HFC 134
500
550
'"
"'l
l1:_
'1
m0
r30
1s0
l:-os
3J5,r
0.35
0.6 mm
I ^ .
Auto
tensioner
(0.39
in.)
(0.30
in.)
(B-13a
a
(17.6
g
j1v:ll!qy:L
1 2
fi 07 1.6lmp
(4
m0
1/3
(0.014
(needs
a)
19.4
oz)
5 ft oz, 4.6
0
Or4 i.r)
no
_
oz)
s.3 imp
adiustrnent)
19.00
8.0 mm
To.ro
0.10
0
015 mm
1.6 mm
1.6 mm
ozt
mm
{0.31
.n-
mm
(0.06
(0.06
(0.75
in.)
in.)
i..r
ib.oor
(0.004
in.)
10.0006 in.)
in.i
in.)
2-16
Page 29

Design
Specifications
hem
NSIONS
DIME
WEIGHT
WEIGHT
{CANADA)
ENG
(U.S.A,)
INE
STARTER
CLUTCH
W2[T5 MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Measurement
Overalllength
Overallwidth
Overallheight
Track
clearance
Ground
capacity
Seating
Weight
Vehicle
Gross
(GVWR)
Weight
Vehicle
Gross
Type
Cylinder
arrang
Bore and
Compression
Valve
Lubrication
Oil
Water
Fuel
Type
Normaloutput
Nominalvoltage
Hour rating
Direction
Clutch
Clutch
stroke
ratio
train
svstem
pump
displacement
pump
displacement
required
rotation
oJ
type
friction
Final reduction
Rating
Rating
material surtace
area
Oualification
Front
Rear
Type S
Premium
RSX,
RSX
Type S
RSX
Type S
engine
K20,A2
engine
K20A3
At 6,000
engine
rpm
6,000 engine
At
rpm
engine
K20A2
engine
K20A3
K20A2 engine
K20A3 engine
Mfi
w2M5
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Tvpe
ratio
Gear
mm {101.2
mm
15.87
mm
(4)
tbs
kg
kg
cooled,
mm
drive,
wet sumP,
q
{87
reduction
seconds
plate
174 cm'
1:1
1.880
1.212
0.921
0.738
3.583
helical
Single
4.388
(173.0
(67.9
in.)
(55.1
in.)
(58.3
in.)
(58.3
in.)
in.)
(5.98
in.)
4-stroke
(3.39
(122
cu
DOHC VTEC
qt}/minute
US
qti/minute
US
gasoline
gasoline
viewed
as
dry,
torque
(26.97
sq
5-speed
gear
4,395 mm
1,725 mm
1,400 mm
2,570
1,482
1,481 mm
149 mm
'152
four
3,700
3690lbs
'r,670
1,675
1,670 kg
Water
Inline 4-cylinder,
86 x 86
1,998 cm'
11.0
9.8
chain
Forced,
54.3 0 {57.4
82
UNLEADED
UNLEADED
Gear
1.2kW
12V
30
Clockwise
Sinqle
3-element
Svnchronized,
Direct
Specification
in.)
in.)
DOHC
transverse
in.)
x 3.39
in.)
4 valves
trochoid
with
with
with
from
diaphragm
converter
in.)
{orward,
VTEC engine
per
PumP
pump
91
pump
86
gear
end
sPting
with lock-up
1 reverse
cylinder
octane
octane
clutch
number
numbet
or higher
or higher
-
(cont'd)
2-17
Page 30

Design
(
cont'd
X2M5
TRANSIVISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
STEERING
SUSPENSION
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
BRAKES
TIBES
(U.S.
model)
Specifications
Item
MANUAL
TIBES
{Canada
model)
Measurement
Type
Primary
reduction
Gear ratio
Final
reduction
Type
Primary
reduction
Gear
ratio
Finalreduction
Type
Overall ratio
Turns,lock-to-lock
Steering
Tvpe
Shock
Camber
Caster
Totaltoe
Type
Type
Pad
Shoe
Size
Size of
Size of tront
Size of
wheel
absorber
ofservice
parking
of
friction
friction
ot tront
spare
spare
diameter
brake
braks
surface
surface
and rear
tire
and rear
tire
area
area
tires
tires
Ouelification
X2M5
tst
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Reverse
type
Gear ratio
tst
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Type
Gear ratio
Front
R€ar
Front
Rear
Front
fiear
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
Front
Rear
Rear
RSX
Type
S
RSX
Type
S
RSX
Premium
Type
S
RSX
Premium
Type
S
Synchronized,6
Direct 1:1
2.130
1.147
o.921
0.738
3.583
Single helicalgear
4.388
Electronically
Diroct 1r1
2.07
4
1.159
0.796
o.773
0.511
2.000
Single
4.563
Power.assisted
15.06
2.64
360
mm
Independent
Double
Telescopic,
Telescopic,
0'_
0'45'
1"30'
0 mm
In
2 mm
Power.assisted
Power-assisted
M€chanical
42 cm?
tl
"rn'
controlled
helicalgear
ini
{14.2
strut wjth
wishbone
hydraulic,
hydraulic,
in.i
{0
(1/16
in.)
actuating,
(6.5sq
in.)x2
;r "n.'"
{3
l9{r!1'lfi9:uf4
P205l55
R16
89H
P205l55
B t6
89V
T135/70
D15
99M
T125r0
D16
96M
P]95/65
R15
89H
P205ls5
F 16 89V
P205l55
R16 89V
T135/70
D15
99M
T135/70
D15
99t\4
T125r0
D16
96M
Specificstion
speed forward,
automatic,
rack
self-adjusting
self
i
pinion
and
stabilizer,
nhrogen gas
nitrogen gasJilled
-ad,ustrng
rear
wheels
^2
1 reverse
5.speed
coil spring
filted
ventitated
sotid
disc
forward,
disc
2-18
Page 31

ra
hem
AIR
CONDITIONING
ELECTRICAL
RATINGS
Moesuremont
Compressor
Condenser
Evaporator
Blowea
Temperature
Compressor
ReJrigerant
8attery
Start€r
Alternator
Fuses
Light bulbs
control
clutch
Oualification
Number of
Maximum
Lubncant
Lubricant
Tvpe
Type
Motor type
Speed
Maximum
Electrical
consumptron
68'F
Type
Capacity
Under-hood
relay oox
Under'dash
relay
Headlight
cylinder
soeed
capacity
type
control
capacity
power
(20'C)
fuse/
luse/
box
high
at
85.7
12-000
m0
130
SP-10
_
corruqated
Corruqated
Sirocco
Wl12V
220
Infinite
480
Dry, single
42 W
HFC-'134a
500
12V
12 V'
12V
1ooA,
20A, 15A,
12V
(5.23
in.l/rev.
mq
m'
cu
rom
'll3
fl oz)
{4
(P/N
38897-P13-A01AH
fin
fin
fan
variable
(16.900
cu ft)/h
plate,
PolY
maximum
550
36 AH/5
1.1 kW,
gsA,90A
50A,
55W
al
1F-134a)
q (17.6
hours
1.2 kW
40A, 30A,
10A,7.5A
SPecification
V belt
12 V
19.4 oz)
20A,
38899-Pl3
or
drive
15A,7.sA
A01)
Headlight
Frontturn
lights
Front
Rearturn
lights
Rear side
lights
Brake/taillights
High mount
lisht
Back
License
Ceiling
Cargo
Spotlights
Gauge
Indicator
low
signal
parking lights
signal
marker
brake
lights
up
plate light
light
light
area
lights
lights
1'V 55
-21W
12 V
12V
12V - 21W
1'V-5W
12V
12V
12V 21W
12V
12V-5W
12V 8W
LED
LED
\V
5W
'115W
21W
8W
Page 32

Body
Specifications
2-20
'i.
i
Page 33

Maintenance
Lubricants
Maintenance
and
Schedule
Conditions
Distance/Time
Listed
Maintenance
by
Schedule
Conditions
Listed
by Distance/Time
Maintenance
Conditions
Listed by
Maintenance
Maintenance
Conditions
Listed
by Maintenance
Fluids
for
for Severe
Schedule
Schedule
for
ltem ...........'................'..........'
for
ltem
".......'.'.....
3-2
Normal
.........'...........
..'..........'.......
3-4
3-6
Normal
3-8
Severe
....................'............'.......
3-9
Page 34

Lubricants
and Fluids
For details
lubrication
of
NO.
I
Engine
2 Transmission
3 Brake
4
5
o
7
system
Clutch line
Power
steerinq
Throttle
Shift
and select
transmission)
Throttle
8
9
Release fork
10
Brake
booster
11
Clutch booster
12
Shift lever
13
Pedal
't4
15
to
17
18
20 Air
linkage
Battery
Fuel
fill door
Hood hinges
Tailgate
Caliper
Power
steering
conditioning
points
as
LUBRICATION
(includes
qearbox
cable
end
cable
cable end
(manual
clevis
clevis
terminals
and hood latch
hinges
piston
boot, caliper
system
compressor
and
type of lubricants
POINTS
Manual
Automatic
Transmission
ABS
line)
(throttle
(dashboard
link)
(manual
ends
lower
transmission)
Dins
Danel hole)
and
boots
to be applied. refer
Overha
Honda
Motor
Cenification
Gasoline Engines."
Honda
MTF''
Honda
ATF-Z1
Honda
DOT 3 Brake
Honda
DOT
Steering
Super High
Silicone
grease
Temp
grease
Multi-purpose
Honda
Caliper
Honda Power
Compressor
or 38899-P13-A01)
For refriqeranl:
to the illustrated
etc.)conta
LUBRICANT
(P/N
Oil
seal shown
08798-9023).
below. Make
(ATF)"
Fluid'"
3 Brake Fluid"3
(08733-8070E)
P/N
Urea Grease
grease
Grease
Steering Fluid"
oil: SANDEN:
HFC-134
08C30-80234M}
{P/N
SP-10
a {R-134 a)
index
and vaflous
Look for
(P/N
08798-9002)
(P/N
work
section,
the API
sure it savs
,,For
38897-P13-AO1AH
L,,
*1:
Always
not contain
*2:
Always
*3:
Always
the
*4:
Always
fluid
API CERNIICATION
use
Honda Manual
proper
the
use
Honda ATF-ZI
use
Honda
additives.
DOT 3 Brake
system.
use Honda
Power
can cause increased
SEAT
!.cgmmlnFd
En9rne
For
RSX .nd Pr.rnlum
no
Transmission
(ATF).
Using a non-Honda
Fluid.
Using a non-Honda
Steering
wear and
Fluid.
poor
€Drim
oI vrscos y ror 3 mbrent
.20 -ro
Fluid
orl
mod.l.
o
ro 20
(MTF).
Using motoroil
ATF can
Using any
steering
other type
in cold
t€mporature rang6s
!o roc
-t
affect shift
brake fluid
power
of
weather
-s
-ro
cancause
qualiw.
can cause
steering fluid
stiffer
shifting because itdoes
corrosion
and decrease
or automatic
life
the
of
transmission
L.
3-2
Page 35

@@@@
oo
oooo
o
oo
@
3-3
Page 36

Maintenance
Schedule
Listed
Service at
maintenance. For
_Lq9
120,000
by Distance/Time
indicat6d
the
Canada models,
lnspect
D
E
Ll
E
valve clearance.
Exha!st:
0.013 in.)
Replace
SK22PR-lrl 1, SK22PR-M1
Inspect
Replace
mi/
0.25 - 0.29 mm
spark
adle speed.'
manual transmission
ilems in
'192,000
distance or time, whichever
plugs.
A,8,C,
years,
km/
6
use the [/laintenance
(cold) (see
-
(0.010
0.01 1 in.l,K20A3
lZFR6Kl
Use
Should be K20A2
and D.
then every 90,000 mi/ 144.000
l
1S
lDENSO)
fluid. use Honda
for Normal
comes first. This
Schedule tor
page
6-37), otherwise
engine: Intake:
(NGK)
or SKJ2ODR-N41
for
K20A2 enoine.
engine 700+ 50 rpm, K20A3
MTF
Conditions
two-page Maintenance
Severe conditions.
adjust onty it
'l
{DENSO}
(see
page't3-4).
years
km/ S
noisy. K2OA2
0.21 - 0.25 mm
for K20A3
engine 650J50
Schedule outlines
engine: Intake:
i
(O.OO8
0.010 in.) Exhaust:
engine, and uso IFRTG-'1 1K,
rpm in neutral
the minimum r€quired
0.2.t 0.25 mm
o.2B - 0.32 mm
{Automatic
1O.OO8
|FRTG-t 1KS
transmission
{NcKt
0.010 an.)
(O.o
1
1
or
or
E
E
-
According
emissions warranties.
reliabilitv.
to stato and tederal
regulations, failure
However,
Honda recommends
to do tho maintenance
that all maintenance
atems rnarked
seryices
with an
be done at
(*)wjll
asterisk
recommended
tha
not void
interval
L.,J
the custom6r,s
to ensure rong-rcrrn
3-4
L,
Page 37

Do the
items in
parts
A, B, C,
O, and
E as required
for mileage/tim€
interval
listed
A
t'
B
'1,
qt)
(4
0
8 US
u
iJ
tl
tr
U
C
n
fl
tr
tr
tr
D
tr
n
D
n
iiiesifort"w
Coiar.
Rep|aceengineoiIfiker(seepage8T)'capacitywithfi|terchange:K20A2engine4.74(5'oUsqt),K20A3engine4'20(4'4LJsqt}
lnsoectfront
.
Check
.
Check calipers
Check
lnsoecitie-rod
.
aheck
.
Check
'
Check fluid
Inspect suspension
.
Check
.
Check condition
tnspeci d rivesh aft
lnsoect brake
and
ch€ck
brake
lnsoect exhaust
engine
i".ii""1r,r"r
damage
Inspect and
.
Look for
Replace
-{"pri*
.
Beplace
pads
parking
rack
boots
boks
leakage.
all fluid
{lLtid, and
page
{see
ii"E" -o
pans
adjust drive
cracks and
the dust and
ir'"
air cleaner
and
and discs
grease
line
fortightness.
hoses and
paiern
tte
rear brakes
for
for
damage,
brake adjusament
steering
ends,
for damage
levels and
windshield
{see
Jr"t ""a
steering
and
fot damage
comPonents.
ballioint
of
b h eck
boots.
lines
condition
svstem*.
check
and for
9-14i,
".nnections*.
11-157).
Page
belt.
damage,
pollen
pollen
element
and leaking
(see page
oil
enqine
Reorace
Capacity
8-6).
lsee
wear
washer{luid
filter
every
in ttre Owner,s
strown
page
19-4)
{thickness),
leaks, and
Should
gearbox,
and leaks.
{including
and boots
linkage.
grease
lor deterioration
boots
boots fo r cracks
ol tluads;
catatytrc
K2OA3 engine
checi
inspect auto
and
(see
page
whenever;irflow
30,000
tightness
be fully
ABal
check
converter
to;loo."
21-47).
miles
filter change:
withoul
Manuat
damage and
o{ mount
within 7 to
applied
(see page
and
boot
and
lCheckthe
for leaks.
heat shield,
(see page
9-15)
"inn""tion".
tensioner
the climate
trom
(48,000
km){independent
damage'
be nds fo
K2OA2 engine
Checktire
cracks
bolts'
9 clicks
17'8)'
r tightness
mastercyiinder,
It necessary,
pipe
exhaust
and
"ru"ks
(needs
no adiustment)'
control
4 5
information
(see
proportio=ning controlvalve'
ATF
add
and muffler
deteriorstion;
system
o{tim€}'
and condition.
page
1 6-3)
(so6
page
{or damage,
less than normal'
is
K20A3 engine
14-138) or
retightsn
MTF
l€aks, and tightness
loose conn€ctions
4 0 0
-
andABS
(see page
modulator
qt)
2 US
14
for damag€
13'41, engin6
K20A2
for
replace
and
coolant'
E
Replace brake
tr
According
emissions
reliability.
fluid every
and federal
to state
warranties.
years
3
regulations,Iailureto
However,
nonoa reco-mm;n;;that
(independent
o{ mileage).
perform
tho
maintenance
all
mainlenance
se
marked with asterisk{+ }will
items
ics be don€
recommended
at the
void customer's
not
interval to ensure
long-term
3-5
Page 38

Maintenance
Listed
Service atthe indicated
tollowing
Seve.o
.
Driving less than
.
Driving in
'
Extensive
'
Trailer
.
Driving on muddy,
60,000 mi/96,000
by Distance/Time
conditions; if
Driving Conditions
towing, driving with
mi/
0
96,000 km/
Replace
!
Do items
E
5 miles
extremelv hot
idling or long
manuai
in A, B,
km/ 3
Schedule
distance ortime, whichever
only OCCASIONALLY driven in
(8
km)
(over
periods
a car-top carrier,
dusty,
or de-iced roads
3 vear
transmission lluid.
C, and D.
years,
then
per
trip or, in freezing
90.F/32"C)
of
conditions
stop-and-go driving
or driving in mountainous
Use Honda MTF
for
Severe
comes Iirst.
these
Gonditions
Use this schedule ilthe
conditions, use the Normal
temperatures,
lse€
driving lessthan 1O miles
conditions.
page
13,4).
vehicls is
Conditions schedule
driven ltlAlNLy in
km)per
{16
{see
trip
page
Canada or in any
3-4}.
ofthe
90,000 mi/ 1
Replace
!
110,000
mi/ 176,000 km/
lnspectvalve
Ll
Exhaust:0.25
0.013 in.)
Replace
!
SK22PR-tul11,
Replace transmission
D
Replace
I
Antilreeze/coolant
automatic
spark
transmission fluid. Honda
cloarance-
0.29mm(0.010
plugs.Use
SK22PR-lr411S
D
years,
10
(see
coolant
Type
(cold)
|ZFR6K11
{DENSO)
tluid.
Use Honde MTF
th6n
page
10-6).
2.
(see
page
6-1'l), otherwise
0.01 1 in.), K2OA3
{NGK)or
every
Capacity:
SKJ2ODB-M11
for K20A2
{see
mi/96,000
K20A2
(ATF)
ATF-Z1
engin€i Intake:
enoine.
page
13-4)
km/ 5
engine: 4.7 0
page
{see
adiustonly ifnoisy.
(DENSO)to.
or Honda AIF-21
years
l4-139).
0.21 - 0.2S mm
K2OA3 engine.
(5.0
qt),
US
K20A3
K2OA2
engine: Intak6:0.21-0.25
-
O.O tO in.) Exhausr
10.008
and use tFR7c,11K.
(s€e
page
4.2
14-139).
(4.5
0
IATFI
engine:
mm
0.28 O.32mm(0.011
|FRTG-11KS
q0
US
Use Honda A
(O.OO8
(NGK)or
Soason
'a-.J
0.010in.)
3-6
L1
Page 39

t1'
Do the
items
in
parts
A, B, C,
D, g F, and
G as
required
for mileage/time
interval
listed
A
u
B
U
D
tr
tr
I
U
n
c
!
tr
n CrilitliiiriJi*!L";nd
t-l lnsoect exhaust
I
t*
tr
E
D
E-E
!
E
-
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Replaca
Rep|aceenginooilli|ter(seepageS-7)._capacitywith'i|terchang€:K2oA2engine4'70(5'oUsqt),K2oA3engine4.24(4'4Usqt)
lnsoectfront
.
iheck oads and
.
Check
Lubricate
Rotate tir€s,
condition.
lnspecttie-rod
.
Check
.
Check
'
Checkfluid
lnspect suspension
.
Check
.
Check
rni"-i
Chock
rn"o..itrrtJtoses
and
braks
€noine {see oaqe
i,il'rjl,i
damage
""t""ti
it
fn"pecttft"-u"f
Inspect and
.
Lloot
Replace the dust
Ji"iJ_p<i*eiJ
Clean
and
calipers
door
if the
grease
rack
boots
linetordamage
fortightness.
bolts
condition
aii"""r,"rt
parking
leakage
lsee
{luid, and
ii"ii i.l-;;;;;ri.;;;.
t".J
parts
right.. Ch;rcffunction
adiust
tor"r""ta und
air cleaner
page
oil(see
rear brakes
discsforwear{thickness),
lor damage,
latches
locks,
vehicte
steering
€nds,
for damage
brake
{see
i"f",nderbody.
steering
and
comPonents
of ballioint
ooots.
adjustment.
tines.
"nd
19-24)
Page
windshield
svstem*.
9-14), and
l1 161).
Page
belt
drivs
damage,
potten
anO
"*icies; atso
element
-
Capacity
8-6)
leaks, and
and hinges
has been
check
condition
Check
orrven
gearbox,
linkage
and leaking
leaks
and
bootslor
for cracks
boots
Should
(inctuaing
fluids;
of
washerfluid.
catalytic
K2oA3 engine
for
ah""i
interior
of a
Check thg
inspect
and
titter, everiii,ooo-
every
reptace
15,000
t'he dust
tilter
without
of mount
white lithium
(see page
and
and boor
for leaks.lf
heat shield,
page
lsee
damag6,
ii uerri"r".is
mire.
pollen
and
(24,000
km)
and
ri"La. folroiu
the
9'15)'
damage,
tightness
Honda
with
the ii"t"n""
and boots
grease
deterioration
lully appliedwithin
be
nbS). iheck
check
conveft€r
for roose connections,
rnd exterior
paintfor
auto tensioner lneeds
miles
K2OA2
change:
cracks'
bolts'
grgase'
pattern
the
17-8)
damage
for tightness {see
bands
7 to 9clicks
cvlinder,
masler
nec€ssarv,
pipe
exhaust
cracks
and the
lights,
scratches,
anytime
(ind€pendent
stone
no adiustment)
mostly
Oriven
airftow
of
0
4 5
engine
shown
page
proponioning controlvalve,
(see
ATF
add
muffler
and
and deterioration;
position
of the
chipping'
where
is tess than
(see
time)
page
q0'
14-138)or
retishten
dents
has high
(see
page
11-179,.
K20A
loose connections
concentration
8 US
14
in the Owner's
16-3).
page
for damage,leaks'
headlights {see
and
air
usual
engine
Manual-Check
and
MTF
page
47).
21
(4
0
4 0
ABS modulatorfor
(see
page
tightnesstor
and
22-70)'
o{
qt)
2 US
inflation
tirs
13-4)' engine
replace
and
trom industry
soot
K20A2
and
damage
coolant'
and
..1
fl Reolace
G
tr
According
omissions
reliability.
air cleaner
.
l;duswconditions,
brake
Reolace
to state
warranties.
element
reDlaceevery
fluid every
and federal
However,
miles
3O,O0O
every
15,000miles{24,000km}
(independent
years
3
regulattons,
Honda recommenda
tailure to
(48,000
km)
of mileage)'
perform
the maintenance
maintenance
that all
(independent
seruices
of time)
atems
b€
(see page
marked
done
11 179)'
with asrerisk 1*)will
atthe recommended
void customer's
not
intervalto
€nsure
long-term
L
3-7
Page 40

Maintenance
Schedule
Listed
Follow
the Normal
not apply,
Followthe
,*o*t
Check
Visually
.
.
Inspect
Replace
Replace
Service
Replace
Replace
Inspect
Inspect
Replace
Replace
and if
Severe
56rvice
at the indicated
whichevor
Replace
engine
Rotate
tires
(Check
tire inflation
Beplace
enqine
tro",
parking
inspect
.
Tie-rod
.
.
.
.
ends,
Suspension
Driveshaft
Brake hoses
Allfluid levels
Exhaust
systemr
Fuel
lines
and adjust
dust
transmission
the tollowing
air cl€aner
spark
valve
idle speed*
engine
brake fluid
by Maintenance
schedule
only OCCASIONALLY
Conditions
comes Iirst.
oil
oil filtei
""0j"*
brake
the following
steering
components
boots
and lines
and condrtion
and connections*
drive
pollen
and
plugs
clearance
coolant
ifthe severe
schedule ifthe
distance
and
condition
altt
adjustment
items:
gearbox
{including ABS}
belt
tilter
tluid
items
at tho rgcommerded
element
ortime,
and boots
of fluids
ltem
driving conditions
driven in
at least
once
for
severe
vehicle
AN
driving
is driven-MAlNLy
miles
x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
per
montn)
Mfi
intervals
Normal
specified in
conditions.
At 120,000
years
Evory
the Maintenance
an
Canada.
10
20
32 48
12
a
a
o
At 120,000
years
Every
Every 110,000
Inspect
Every
miles
30,000 miles
every 110,000
160,000
miles
years
3
Conditions
schedule for
30 40
21
o
a
{192,000
(48,000
mrles
1176,000
miles
i256,000
{192,000
miles
50
64 80
a a
o
km)
or 6
km)
km)
1176,000 km),
km)or
km)
or 10
yeals,
7
years,
sev€re
60 10
96 112
o
a o
o
a
then every
otherwise adjust
years
then
every 60,000
conditions
80
128
48
a
o
90,000
miles
only if
mites
on the next
90 100
144 r60
60
a
a a
o
{144,000
noisy.
{96,000
page
110 120
km)
or 5
km)
or 5
do
192
72
o
a
o
';"{
a
*:
emlsslons
reliability-
3-8
According
warranties.
to state
and tederal
However,
Honda recommends
regulations,
failure
perform
to
that all maintenance
the maintenance
service
items
marked
be done
with an
at
recommended
the
asterisk
intervals
not vord
{*)will
ii-ensure long+erm
the customer's
€-J
Page 41

Severe
Maintenance
Listed
use
conditions,
Severe
.Drivinoless-than5miles{8km)pertripor,intree?ingtemperatures'drivinglessthanl0miles(16km)pertrip'
.
Drivin;
.
Extenslve
.
Trailer towing.
Driving on
Service
whichever
Beplace
Rotatetires
lCheck
Beplace
'nr*o,,o^lo
Lubricate
Visually
.
.
.
Check oarkinq
Visuallv
.
.
Inspect
Beplace
Replace
by
rhe schedule
Driving Conditions
Tie rod ends,
Suspensaon
Oriveshaft
Brake hoses and
Alllluid
.
Exhaust
.
Fuel
.
Lights
if the
Normal
use the
In extremely
idling, or
driving
muddv.
indicated
at the
comes
oil
enqine
inflation
tjre
oil
engine
alllocks.
inspect the
steering
comPonents
boots
brake adiustment
the
inspect
levelsand
system*
lines and connections*
controls,
and
adjust drive
and
dust and
transmission
is driven
vehicle
Conditions
over 95
hol
petiods of stop_and
long
with a car_top
dustY.
first.
and condition
filter
iced
or de
distance
'""'1,**-
lalches
and
hinges.
following
following
lines
Pollen
atems:
gearbox
items:
(includinq
condition
underbody
vehicle
belt
lilteflo*'
f luid
"F
or
offluids
ltem
MAINLy
schedule.
'Cl
conditions
{32
carrier,
roads
time,
once
at least
and boots
ABS)
for
in canada
go_driving
driving
or
1,000
x
miles
km x 1,000
months
per
month)
Mfi
in any
or
mountainous
in
Conditions
following
of the
condrtrons
10 20
16
12
every
Replace
a
a
a
miles
At 60,000
30
18
24
5.000
a
a
(96,000
rrrles
conditions;
40
64
o
if only
50
80 96
36
18.000 km) or
o
o
years,
3
km)or
occAsloNALLY
70
60
112
{8
6 monlhs
a
o
o
a
a
every 30,000
then
80 90
144
128
O
a
miles
driven
60
a
a
(48,000
in these
100
160 176
a
a
110
a a
km)or
12
years
2
120
192
a
o
a
t-
th€ tollowing
Service
Clean and
Replace spark
Inspect
Inspect
Replace
Replace
*
: According
"ai".tn"
reliability.
NOTE 1:
concentrations
replace
plugs
valve clearance
idle speed*
engine
brake
to state
*Zronti"..
Replace
of
ilems
cleaner
air
coolant
fluid
and
ffo*"uer,
the dust
in the air
soot
at the
element
federal
pollen
and
from
recommended
regulatons,
,""orn.ends
Ho;da
filter as
industry
intervals
perform
failLrre to
that all
(at
often
15,000
and diesefpowered
the
maintenance
miles/24,000
15,000
Clean at
conditions,
Every
Inspect every
Every
At
Every 3
otherwise
110,000
160,000
miles
120,000
years
maintenance
service
km) ;l the
vehicle
miles
i24,000
usenormal
(176,000
miles
miles
110,000
miles
{256,000
(192,m0
items marked
done atthe
be
vehicle
replace
km),
schedule.
km)
(176,000
km)or 7
years,
lO
km)or
with an asterisk {*)
recommended
driven
is
everY 30,000
then
adiust
every
in urban
km), otherwise
Years
mostly
(48,000
miles
if noisy'
only
miles
60,000
not void
will
intervalto
areas
dustY
km)in
(96,000
km)or5
the customer's
long-term
ensure
have high
that
3-9
Page 42

Engine
Special
Starting
Component
Circuit
Starter
Clutch
Starter
Starter
Starter
Starter
lgnition
ComDonent
Circuit
lgnition
lgnition
Spark
Gharging
Component
Circuit
Charging
Drive
Drive
Alternator
Gruise
Electrical
Tools
SYstem
Location
Diagram
Circuit
Interlock
Solenoid
Performance
Replacement'....'...'.....
Overhaul
Troubleshooting
Switch
Test
System
Location
Diagram
Timing
Coil
Plug
Inspection
Removal/lnstallation
InsPection
System
Location
Diagram
Circuit
Inspection
Belt
Replacement
Belt
Auto-tensioner
Belt
Drive
Auto-tensioner
Drive
Alternator
Belt
RePlacement
Overhaul
Control
Comoonent
Circuit
Symptom
Cruise
TroubleshootinS
Cruise
Switch
Main
SeVResume/Cancel
Cruise
Cruise
Actuator
Clutch
Location
Diagram
Troubleshooting
Control
Control
Control
Control
Pedal
Communication
Unit
TesVReplacement
Actuator
Actuator/Cable
Cable
Adiustment
Position
4-2
Index
Test
....'......'......'....
Index
Index'.....,.....'..
Troubleshooting
.............."
Index
(A/Tl'..........................'....."...'
Input
Switch
..'.....'...'..
Test
.....'..........
...'.........'.
.......'....."""""
Inspection
Replacement
................"""'..""""'
'..'.......'......'."""'
lndex
Test
TesVReplacement
Test
............'........
Switch
.'.........'..........'
Circuit
......'........."....'..."'
.........'.........."""'
Replacement
.......'...........""
Test
.......-.."'
4-3
4-5
4-6
4-8
" 4-54
"""
.""
4-4
4-7
4-10
4-12
4-20
4-21
4-22
4-23
4-24
4-25
4-26
4-27
4-32
4-32
4-33
4-34
4-35
4-36
4-47
4-48
4-49
4-51
4-52
4-54
4-55
4-56
4-57
4-58
Page 43

Engine
SpecialTools
Electrical
t
Attachment,
52 x
55
mm
1-2
Page 44

Starting
System
Component
STABTER
Test,
CUT
page
22-55
Location
RELAY
Index
UNDER-DASH
FUSE/RELAY
BOX
CLUTCH
page
Test,
INTERLOCK
4-6
SWITCH {M/TI
i-
STANTER
Siarter Circuit
Solenoid
Performance
Replacement,
Overhaul,
Test,
Tesl,
Page
TRANSMISSION
swrrcH
Test. oaqe
Repla;eirent,
Troubleshooting,
4-7
Page
Page
4-12
Page
4-10
4'8
'rrl
(A/Tl
14-168
page
4'5
RANGE
Page
14-170
4-3
Page 45

$tarting
System
Circuit
Diagram
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SWITCH
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Page 46

Starter
NOTE:
.
Air temperature
and 38"C)
.
After
Engine Control
Module
(DTCS)
.
The battery
charged.
.
you
lf
learn
Recommended
.
use a starter
.
Connect
with the
Alternate
1. Hook
Gircuit
during
this test,
(PCM)
{see
disconnect
procedure
and
manuf
Procedure
up the
.
Ammeter,0-400
.
Voltmeter,
.
Tachometer,0
Troubleshooting
be
must
this
Procedure.
anY subsequent
or
Module
to clear
page
must
Proc€dul€:
system
operate
acturer's
following
any
11-4).
in
be
the battery.
(see page
tester'
the
A
V
20
O
'1200
and
between
(ECM)/Powenrain
good
equipment
instructions.
equiPment:
(accurate
rpm
59'
repair, reset
Diagnostic
condition
ECM/PCM
the
do
11-149).
in accordance
within 0.1
Trouble
and
100"F
the
Control
Codes
fully
idle
volt)
(15'
4. Check
5.
the batterY
connections
to body,
cable
tor looseness
starter
starting
Did the
YES-Repairing
problem.
NOstep
slowly,
flywheel
release
find the
.
.
Make
disconnect
solenoid
battery
the
startet
lf starter
lf it cranks
5.
go
or
the
cause.
Solenoid
drive
Dirty
sure the
positive
at the
the
engine
crank
the loose
staning
The
will
to step
torque
check
kev,
plunger
gear
transmission
BLK,ryVHT
the
(B).
Connect
terminal
condition.
battery,
engine
and corrosion.
again
no1
the
7. lf it
converter
and
or damaged
Check
the
ground
the engine?
connection
system
the engine
crank
engine
won't disengage
Jor the
switch
is in
wire
jumper
a
the solenoid
to
electrical
negative
cables
Then
tixed
now OK.l
is
erratically
gear
ring
following
overrunning
(A)
when
malfunction
neutral,
from
wire from
battery
the
and
try
the
go
all,
at
or too
from the
you
you
unlil
clutch
then
the starter
the
terminal'
to
Remove
tuse/relay
With the
pressed
Did the
YES
NO
the
box.
shift
(M/T),
starter
The
Go to
17
No.
lever
turn the
ctank
starting
step
system
4.
(15A)
or
in
[8
ignition
the
from the
fuse
(A'lT)
E
switch
engine
OK.l
is
under-dash
clutch
or
start
to
normally?
pedal
(lll)'
engine:
K20A3
engine:
K20A2
the stattet
Did
YES- Go
Remove
NO
necessary.
crcnk
to step
the
the engine?
6.
starter,
and
repair
replace
or
as
(cont'd)
4-5
Page 47

Starting
System
Starter
(cont'dl
6. Check
7.
230
YES-Go
NO
disassemble
you
.
.
.
8.
Check
ls
YES
the
you
find
.
Check
between
ignition
fuse/relay
.
Check
.
Check
connector
connector
.
Check
.
Check
switch
Check
the
ls
cranking
(K20Ag
draw
less
(K20A2
A
-
Replace
find
Starter
Shorted
Excessive
the
the
engine
Go to
Circuit
following
the
the BLKMHT
the
switch,
the ignition
the
the
the
and
cranking
voltage greater
engine)/A.7
than
to step
the
cause.
armature
armature
drag
engine
step
Troubleshootin
open
circuit.
under-dash
and
box
and
transmission
(4,/T)
or
(M/T).
staner
BLK
wire
G101(AvlT)
voltage
or equal
engine)?
8.
the
starter,
it,
and check
dragging
in
engine
speed
speed
above
9.
items
in
the order
wire
and
fuse/relay
between
the
starter.
(see
switch
range
the
clutch interlock
cut relay.
between
or
c402(M/T).
and current
than
(K2OA2
V
to
S5O
or remove
for
the
winding
while
cranking
100 rpm?
g
listed
until
connectors
box
and
the under_dash
page
22_93).
switch
and
switch
the
clutch
interlock
draw.
or
equal
to B.S
engine)
A ( K2OAT
and
and
following
the engine.
current
engine)/
until
the
and
Clutch
1. Disconnect
V
Remove
Check
according
.
.
\
Clutch
Interlock
the
the
clutch
for
continuity
to the
lf
the continuity
clutch
interlock
lf
OK,
install
the
pedat
clutch
l.rterlock
PRESSED
RELEASED
clutch
interlock
table.
is not
switch.
clutch
height
Teiminal
Switch \
Switch
interlock
switch
between
interlock
the terminals
as
specified.
(see
o--
Test
switch
(A).
switch
page
12-4).
----o
2p
connector.
replace
and adjust
the
?
9. Remove
4-6
-
NO
Replace
disassemble
you
find
the
.
Excessively
.
Open
.
.
.
the flywheel
damage.
circuit
Open
circuit
segments
Dirty
or damaged
Faulty
drive
the starter,
Replace
the
starter,
it,
and
cause.
worn
in
commutator
in
starter
gear
clutch
and
or
torque
any
or remove
check
for
starter
brushes
armature
helical
splines
inspect
converter
damaged
and
the following
brushes
commutator
or drive
its
ring
parts.l
drive
gear
gear
for
until
gear
and
Page 48

Starter
Solenoid
Test
K20A2
engine
1.Disconnect
solenoid.
the
Check
terminal
be continuity.
should
.
lf there
.
lf there
S and
the
hold-in
and
is continuity,
is
coil
armature
the
no continuity,
M connectors
continuity
for
housing
go
to step
3
replacethe
from the
between
(ground)
solenoid
starter
S
the
There
the
Check
lf
there
lf there
and
iscontinuity.thesolenoid
is
terminal
conlrnurry.
.
.
pull-in
M terminal
no continuity,
for continuity
coil
. There
should
replacethe
between
be
is OK'
solenoid
the
S
4-7
Page 49

Starting
System
Starter
K20A3
2.
3.
engine
1.
Disconnect
Make
the
heavy
a wire
the
wire
the
staner,
more
than
Connectthe
moves
Performance
the
wire
from
the
connectjons
as
used
for
never
10
seconds.
battery
out,
it is
as described
possible (preferably
the vehicle).
leave
the
as
shown.
working properly.
Test
S terminal.
To
avoid
battery
lf the
IGROUND)
below
using
equivalenito
damaging
connected
pinion
staner
AODY
for
as
5.
Clamp
the
6. Connect
the
diagram
sta rts
and keeps
7.
lf
the electric
specifications
the
starter
starter
firmly
in
a vise.
the
starter
to the
banery
below.
current
is working properly.
rotating.
when
and
and
the
confirm
motor
battery
as described
that
the
motor
speed
meet
voltage
is
in
the
at 11.5
V,
4.
Disconnect
retracts
the
battery
immediately,
from
js
it
working
the body.
properly.
BODY
IGROUND)
lf
the
pinion
Specifications:
Electric
Motor
currenti
speed:
80 A
2,600
or less
rpm
or
more
4-8
Page 50

K20M
engine
1. Disconnect
terminal.
Make the
2,
a wire as
heavy
wire
the
the starter,
more than
3. Connect
disconnect
starter
lf the
properly.
from the S
wires
the
connections
possible
vehicle).
for the
used
leave
never
10 seconds.
battery
the
the
pinion moves out.
as
starter
terminal
as described
(preferably
To avoid
wire
is working
it
connected
sure
from the
the battery
shown.Be
motor
s
and
using
below
equivalent
damaging
to
solenoid
the
to
for
as
M
5. Disconnectthe
retracts
Clamp
immediately,
the starter
battery
it
firmlY
Irom the
is working
vise,
in a
body.
properly'
lfthe
pinion
Disconnect
pinion
does
propefly.
the
not
battery
retract,
from
the
hold-in
.\
BODY
(GROUND}
\/
terminal.
the M
coil
lf the
is working
1.
Connect
the diagram
rts and
sta
lf the electric
sDecifications
the starter
Specifications:
Electric
speed:
Motor
starter
the
below,
keePs
current
when
is working
current:
the battery
to
and confirm
rotating
and
the battery
ProPerlY.
A or
90
ipm or
3,000
that
s
-."-*
"(-)'
STARTERJ
t
motor
voltage
less
more
described
as
the
speed
motor
meet
is at
in
the
1 1.5
V.
4-9
Page 51

Starting
System
Starter
1.
Make
then write
preset
2. Disconnect
then
3. Disconnect
4,
Disconnect
(K20A3
Replacement
sure
buttons.
disconnect
engine).
you
have
the
down
the frequencies
the negative
positive
the
the
knock
the
bolt
securing
anti-theft
cable
sensor
code for
for
the radio,s
from
the
batterv
cable.
connector.
the harness
6x1,0mm
12
N.m
kgf.m.8.?
{1.2
.--'
the
radio.
first.
bracket
lbt.ft)
6. Remove
then remove
(K20A2
engine).
the bolt
the intake
8 x
1.25
22
N.m
{2.2
(A)
securingthe
mm
kgt.m,
manilold
16
tbt.ftl
harness
brackets
bracket,
(B)
5, Remove
(K20A2
engine).
the front
subframe
damoer
8 x 1,25
24 N'm
ksf.m,
l2.il
I
mm
17 lbt.ftl
1-10
Page 52

7. Disconnect
solenoid,
on the
(Bl
K20A3
8 x
9
10 x 1.25
44 N.m
kgf.m,
14.5
33 tbf.ft)
K20M
10 x 1.25
N m
44
from
1.25 mm
N.m
mm
mm
(4.5
engine:
{0.9
the S
-------|ij^/
engine:
kgt.m,33lbf
starter
the
then
terminal.
kgf.m,
cable
disconnecl
ft)
7 lbf
12 x 1.25
64 N.m
ft)
,/
(A)
{6.5
from
mm
B terminal
the
BLK
the
kgf m,47lbf
/VHT
ft)
wire
Install
9.
Make
is facing
Connect
10.
the
Start
11.
properly.
'12.
Enter
the
Set the
starter
the
the crimped
sure
out.
positive cable
the
battery.
engine
the
anti-theft
the
customer's
clock.
in the
make
to
code
radio
reverse
of the
side
and
sure
for
station
order
ring terminal
negative
the starter
radio' then
the
presets.
removal'
of
cable
operates
(A)
to
enter
L-
I
8x
m
N.m
9N
.m,7
(0.9
ksf
Remove the
8.
remove
lbf ft)
two
the starter.
bolts
<12
holding
1.25 mm
x
64Nm
kgl
5
{6
starter,
the
m' 47 lbf
then
ft)
Perform
14.
powertrain
procedure
control
the engine
control
(see
page
procedure
reset
unit
.on1to1
module
149), and
1 1
me6ule
(PCM)
idle learn
power
(see
page
(ECM)/
window
22-139)'
4-11
Page 53

Starting
System
Starter
Disassembly/Reassembly-K2OA3
Overhaul
GEAR
engine
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GEAR
SHAFT
PLATE
4-12
Page 54

Disassembly/Reassembly-K20A2
engine
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4-13
Page 55

Starting
System
Starter Overhaul
Armature
1. Remove the staner
2. Disassemble the starter as shown at the beginning
3.
Inspection
procedure.
of this
Inspect
contact with the
or damage,
the armature
replace
(cont'dl
and Test
(see
page
for wear
permanent
the armature.
4-10).
or damage
magnet. lf there is wear
from
/:%::
'75
5. Check the commutator
below the service limit, replace the armature.
Commutator
K20A3 engine:
Standard
Service
K2OA2 engine:
Standard
Service Limit: 27.0 mm
Diameter
lNew):
Limit: 27.5 mm
(New):28.0
diameter. lf
28.0 28.1 mm
(1.102
mm
1.106
{1.083
{1.10
{1.06
the
in.)
in.l
in.)
in.)
diameter is
Check the commutator
4.
dirty or burnt, resurface with emery cloth or a lathe
within the
with # 500 or # 600 sandpaper
following
(A)
surface. lf the surface is
specifications, or recondition
(B).
Measure the commutator
'
lf the commutator runout is within the service
limit,
check the commutator
brass chips between the segments.
.
lf
the commutator
limit, replace the armature.
Commutator Runout
Standard
Service
Limit:
{New):
0.02 mm
0.05
(A)
runout.
for
carbon dust or
runout is not within
(0.001
in.) max.
(0.002
mm
in-,
the service
4-14
I
Page 56

7. Check
undercut
proper
commutator
the
not be too
the mica
the mica
depth. Cut
shallow,
(A).
depth
with a hacksaw
away all the
segments.
lf the mica
The undercut
too narrow,
is too high
blade to
(C)
mica
or V-shaped
between
should
the
(D).
(B),
9. Place
the armature
Hold a hacksaw
the blade
the core
the
is turned,
armature.
{A)
blade
is attracted
the armature
an armatu
on
(C)
on the
to the core
re tester
armature core
or vibrates
is shorted.
(B).
while
Replace
lf
Commutator
K20A3 engine:
Standard
Service Limit:
K2oA2 engine:
Standard
Service
for continuity
Check
8.
commutator.
segments,
Mica Depth
(New):
0.40
0.15
(Newl:
0.50
Limit: 0.20
lf
open circuit
an
replace
the armature.
0.50 mm
mm
10.006
0.80 mm
mm
{0.008
between
{0.016
in.)
(0.020
in.)
segments
the
exists
in.)
0.020
in.)
0.031
of the
between any
10.
Check
between
core
armature
armalure.
with an ohmmeter
commutator
the
(B),
and between
(C).
lf
shaft
continuity
no continuity
that
(A)
the commutator
armature coil
and
exists,
exists
and
replace the
M
(cont'd)
4-15
Page 57

Starting
System
Starter
Starter
'1
Brush Inspection
1.
Measure
service limit,
Brush
Length
K20A3
Standard
Service
K20A2
Standard
Service
Overhaul
the brush
engine:
(New):
Limit:
engine:
(New):
Limit:
length.
replace
11.1
4.3
14.0 14.5
9.0
mm
the
mm
L
(cont'd)
lf it is
not within
brush holder
mm
in.)
mm
in.l
(0.44
(0.55-
11.5
{0.17
{0.35
the
assemblv.
0.45 in.)
0.57 in.l
Starter
14.
Check
brush
is
K20A3
K20M
Brush
Holder Test
that there is
holder
continuity,
engine:
engine:
no
(A)
and
replace
continuity
(-)
brush
the
brush holder
between
(B).
holder
assemblv.
(
the
lfthere
+
I
)
Starter Field
12.
Check for
there
is no
housing
Check
for
the
armature
replace
the
Winding
continuity
continuity,
(B).
continuily
housing
armature
(K2OA2
Test
between
replace
-'-..->4-:..-:
.-'.
between
(B).
housing.
engine)
the brushes
the
-,"./
each brush
lf
there is
(A).
armature
(A)
continuiW,
lf
and
4-16
Page 58

Brush Spring
lnspection
(K20M
enginel
Overrunning
Clutch
Inspection
(l(20A3
enqine)
15. Insenthe brush
the brush
attach a spring
the spring tension
the brush.
specification,
Spring
Planetary Gear
16. Check the
Replace them if they are
into contact
scale
lf the spring
replace the spring.
Tension:
Inspection
planetary
(A)
intothe brush
with the commutator,
(B)
the spring
to
moment the spring
at the
tension
13.7 17.7N(1.40
3.09 3.97
gears
is not within
lbf)
(A)
andringgear(B).
worn or
holder, and bring
then
Measure
{C).
lifts off
1.80 kgf,
damaged.
17. Holding the drive
clockwise.
the other
smoothly,
18.
Holding
counterclockwise.
freely.
replace the
19.
lf the
replace the overrunning
is not available
Check
converter
gear
Check that
end. lf the drive
replace
the drive
gear
lf
the
gear
starter drive
separately.
the condition of
gear.
ring
teeth are
damaged.
(A),
gear
the drive
gear
the
B
gear,
turn the
gear
The
shaft does
cover assemblY.
gear
is worn
the flywheel
Replace
the
turn
gear
gear
does
cover
gear
shaft should
rotate
not
or damaged.
assembly; the
clutch
it if the staner drive
gear
shaft
comes out to
not move
assembly.
shaft
rotate
smoothly,
or torque
{B)
gear
(cont'd)
4-17
Page 59

Starting
System
Starter
Overrunning
20.
Slide
the
Replace
21. Rotate
Does
it
reverse?
locks
in
lf
22.
the starter
replace
rs not
available
Check
the
Replace
damaged.
Overhaul
Clutch
Inspection
overrunning
it if
it
does not
the overrunning
lock in
one
lf
it
does not
both directions,
drive
the
overrunning
separately.
condition
it if
the
starter
clutch
direction
lock
(B)
gear
of the flywheel
drive
(cont'd)
(K20A2
along the
slide
smoothly.
(A)
clutch
replace
is worn
clutch
both
and
rotate
in either
rt.
or damaged,
assembly;
gear
teeth
engine)
shaft.
ways.
smoothly
direction
the
gear.
ring
are
or it
gear
in
Starter
23. install
24.
Reassembly
armature
NOTE:
or
# 600 sandpaper,
the
commutator
rotate
brushes
comm
Squeezing
brush
this
for
the brush
(A)
To
sear
the
armature.
will be
uIaIor,
B
a spring
holder,
the other
(K20A3
into
in
the brush
the new
and
sanded
(C),
push
and
three
engine)
the
brush holder,
holder
brushes,
with
the
each
brush,
The
contact
to
the same
insert
it until
springs
{B).
slip
a strip
grit
side
up.
and smoothly
su rface
contour
it in
the hole
it bottoms.
(D,
E and
and
but*""n
of
the
\
on the
Repeat
F).
set the
of
F
as the
U
SOO
4-18
25
Installthe
into
NOTE:
armature
the housing.
Make
sure
and
brush
the armature
holder
stays in
assembly
the
holder.
Page 60

Starter
Reassembly
(K20A2
engine)
26. Pry
27.
back each brush
position
and
NOTE:
or # 600
the commutator
rotate the armature,
brushes
commulalor.
Installthe
brush
the brush
release the
To
seat
sandpaper,
will be sanded
armature
holder.
again, and
against
against
the commutator,
the end of
spring to
the
Next,
push
and
the
with a screwdriver.
spring
halfway out
about
hold it there.
new brushes,
with the
each brush,
The contact surface
to the same
in the
pry
back
brush down
slip a strip
grit
side
and smoothly
contour
houslng, and
each brush
until it seats
then release
the brush.
then
of its holder,
of ! 500
up, between
of the
as the
installthe
spring
the spring
24.
the starter
lnstall
holder.
end cover
to retain the
brush
4-19
Page 61

lgnition
System
Component
Location
i.li'N
'I
''i
rl
Index
4-24
SPARK PLUG
Inspection,
page
4-24
IGNITION
lgnition
tiemoval/lnstallation, page
COIL
Timing Inspeclion, page
4-23
4-22
Page 62

Circuit
Diagram
UI{DEF HOOO
FUSAREUY
8OX
tGNtTtoltswtTcH
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N0.20
N0.20
(l0l)
1504)
rUSA
:
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nrodd
mod€l
lcM:10rfid1 contol
Modrb
4-21
Page 63

lgnition
System
lgnition Timing
'1.
Connect the Honda
connector
present,
inspecting
2. Start
no load
comes
3.
Check the idle
Follow
(see
Connect the
5.
(DLC),
and check for DTC's. tf
diagnose
the ignition
the engine. Hold
(in
Park
on, then let it idle.
the tester's
the tester
and repair
or Neutral)
speed
prompts
operator's manual).
timing light
Inspection
PGM Tester
timing.
the engine
(see
to the service
to the
the cause before
at 3,000 rpm
until the radiator fan
page
1 1-148).
"SCS"
in
the
dala link
a DTC is
menu
loop.
with
6. Pointthe
belt cover. Check
conditions:
defogger, and air
the ignition
and there
powertrain
the ECM/PCM
lgnition
M/T:
Nf:
lighttowardthe
are no engine
Timing:
8"+2'BTDC
in neutral
8"a2'BTDC
inEorE
pointers(A)
the ignition
headlights,
timing
control module
(see
blower fan, rear window
conditioner
differs from the
control module
page
11-4).
{RED
(RED
onthetiming
timing under no
are not operating. lf
specification,
(ECM)/
(PCM)
DTC's,
replace
(Bll
mark
mark
during idling
(B))during
Ul
load
idting
7.
Turn the ignition
8.
Disconnect
light.
switch
the Honda
OFF.
PGM Tester
I
and the timing
4-22
t
Page 64

lgnition
Removal/lnstallation
Coil
1. Remove the ignition
ignition coils
6x1.0mm
(1.2
N m
12
(B).
kgf.m,8,7 lbf.ftl
\c
6x1.0mm
12Nm
kgf.m,
{1.2
tbf.ftl
8.7
Installthe ignition coils
removar.
coil cover(A),then
in the reverse order
remove the
of
4-23
Page 65

lgnition System
c]
Spark
1.2.Inspect the electrodes and ceramic insulator.
Plug Inspection
Burned or
.
Advanced ignition timing
.
Loose spark
.
PIug
.
Insufficient cooling
Fouled
.
Retarded
.
Oil
.
Incorrect spark
.
PIug heat
.
Excessive idling/low
.
Clogged air cleaner element
'
Deteriorated ignition coils
worn
electrodes
plug
heat range
plug
may be caused by:
ignition
in combustion chamber
range
wom or detormed
electrodes
hot
too
timing
plug gap
too cold
speed
may be caused by:
running
.lmproper
.
Oil-fouling
'
Carbon deposits
.
Cracked center
6lecirode insulatol
96p
3. Replace the
plug
at the specified
center electrode is rounded
plugs
listed below.
Spark Plugs:
K20A3 engine:
IZFROKll
SKJ2ODR-M11
K20M
engine:
IFRTG-11K
IFRTG-11KS
SK22PR-M11
SK22PR-M11S
(A).
(NGKI
(DENSO)
INGK)
{NGK)
(DENSO)
(DENSO)
interval, or if the
onlv the spark
Use
Do not adjustthe
replace the spark
specification.
Electrode Gap:
Standard {New); 1.0
Service Limit:
gap
of
plug
(0.039
1.3 mm
iridium tip
gap
if
the
1.1
mm
..
0.0€
{0.051
plugs
is out of
in.)
in.l
(A);
Apply a small
4.
plug
the
cylinder
Specified torque:
IFRTG-1
25N.m
Except IFRTG-11KS
{DENSO):
18N.m
quantity
threads, and screw
head finger-tight. Then torque them.
(NGK}.
1 KS
(25kgf.m,
(1.8k9f.m,
of anti-seize compound to
plugs
the
SK22PR.M1 1S
18lbf.ft)
SK22PR-Ml
INGK).
1316lbf'ft)
(DENSO):
into the
lS
4-24
Page 66

Charging
System
Component
Location
Index
CHARGING SYSTEM
g.ugo
{ln
the
assombly}
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY
lHrs buih-in
DETECTOR
ELD Troubleshooting,
page
ELECTRICAL LOAD
IELDI
'l
l-100
INDICATOR
BOX
UNIT)
BATTERY
page
Test,
ALTERNATOR
Troubleshooting,
Replacement,
Overhaul
page
4-36
Overhaul
page
4-41
page
(K20A3
{K20A2
engine),
engine),
22-54
page
4-35
4-27
4-25
Page 67

Gharging
System
Circuit
Diagram
GAVRED
]l
/-A\
9^T
I
I IGI ,I
\8-l
tGNtTtON
I
SWTCH
l5l!9li??1r,,')
UNDER,DASII
FUSE,NELAY
BOX
r
No.$
ilo.m
:US rnodol
{44)
: Can.d. modC
{504)
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I
ALTEFNATOR
4-26
Page 68

Charging Circuit
Troubleshooting
lf the charging system
go
not
does
following
Battery
Charging
Alternator and
Alternator
Gharging
off, or the battery
items in the order
(see
page
22-54)
system indicator
regulator circuit
control system
System
engine)
1. Turn the
Does
YES Go to step
NO Go to step
2. Start
Does the charging
YES Charging
the Alternator and
ignition switch ON
the charging system
2.
3.
the engine.
system
indicator
Indicator
system
Regulator Circuit
does not come
is dead or
listed below:
Test
(ll)
indicator
indicator
indicator circuit
on or
low. test the
(K20A3
come on?
go
olt?
is
OK.Go
Test,I
to
Disconnect
Measure
starter subharness
switch
ls there battery
YES Go to step
NO
under-dash
an open
under-dash
the starter
the voltage at
ON ( ll).
STARTER SUB.HARNESS
IG
{BLK/YEL)
voltage?
7.
Check for a blown
fuse/relay box.
in the wire between
fuse/relay box.
subharness 8P
the No. 1 terminal
8P connector
CONNECTOR
8P
(10A)
No.4
lf
the
the alternator
!
connector.
of the
with the
fuse is OK,
ignition
fuse in the
repair
and the
NO-Go
3. Turn the
4. Troubleshootthe
page
ls the multiplex contrcl
YES Go to step 5.
NO Check the
indicated by the DTC
to step 3.
ignition switch OFF.
22-1751.
multiplex control
multiplex control
system OK?
system as
(see
step 8 on
system
page
22-1751.a
(see
7. Turn the
8. Disconnect engine
pow€nrain
\24P1.
Check continuity
9.
terminal
terminal
ls there continuity?
YES - Go
NOalternator
ignition switch
control
between the
810 and
No. 5.
to step
Ropair an open
starter subharness
€CM/PCM
10.
and the
OFF.
control
module
ECM/PCl\il.f
module
(PCM)/
CONNECTOS
in the wire between
(ECM)/
connector
ECM/PCM connector
(2aP)
B
B
8P connector
the
(cont'd)
4-27
Page 69

Gharging
System
Charging
10.
Check
continuity
terminal
Isthere
YES
alternator
NO
Charging
engine)
1. Turn
Does
YES
NO
2. Start
Does
YES
NO
3. Turn
4. Troubleshoot
page
ls
the
YES
NO
indicated
5. Disconnect
810
€CM/PCM
continuity?
Repair
and
-
Go
to alternator
System
the ignition
the
charging
Go
to step
Go
to step
the
engine.
the
charying
Charging
Go
to
step
the
ignition
22-1751.
multiplex
Go to
Check
the
by
the
Circuit
between
and
body
CONNECTOR
2
3 4
I
I 10
17
18
n
ACGL
Wire
side of
female
a short
the multiplex
step
the DTC
in
the
ECM/pCM.
and regulator
Indicator
switch
system
2.
3.
system
system
3.
switch
control
5.
mulliplex
(see
starter
subharness
Troubleshooting (cont,d)
the
ECM/pCl\4
ground.
t5 6
13
2122
IWHT/BLU}
terminals
the wire
t
Test
ON l).
indicator
indicator go
indicator
OFF.
control
system
OK?
control
step
I on
B
I24P)
5
23 24
between
circuit
system
6p connector.
the
test.
(K20A2
come
oll?
is
OK.I
system
as
page
22_'tjSl.a
connector
on?
(see
6. Measure
7,
8.
9.
YES
NO
alternator
starter
subharness
switch
ON
STARTER
IG
{BLK/YEL)
Is
there
battety
YES
Go to
NO
Check for
under-dash
an
open in
under-dash
Turn
the
ignition
Disconnect
Check
continuity
terminal
terminal
ls
there
810
No.4.
(WHT/BLU)
L
continuity?
Go to
Repair
and
the
voltage
(ll).
SUB-HARNESS
Wire
side
voltage?
step 7.
a
blown
fuse/relay
the wire
f use/relay
switch
EClvl
conneclor
between
and
starter
ECM
CONNECTOR
I
2ls
8 I 10
'ln
1
8
Wire
side
step 10.
an
open
the ECM.I
at
the No.
6P
connector
of female
No.4
box.
between
box.
OFF.
subharness
4
5l
21
CGL
{WHT/BLU}
STARTER
ARTER
6P CONNECIC
CONNECIOR
l
4
of femaleterminars
in
the wire
1terminal
with
6P
CONNECTOB
terminals
fuse
fi0A)
lf
the fuse
the alternator
I
(24p).
B
the ECM
(24PI
B
connector
6 1
3
tc
,/
23
SUB
SUB-HARNESS
2
3
5
between
6p connector
ofthe
the ignition
in
the
is
OK, repair
and
the
rne
U
4-28
Page 70

'lO.
Check
terminal
continuity
810 and body
between
ground.
the ECM connector
5. Hook
0.1 V), to
up the voltmeter,
T101.
0-20
(accurate
V
within
ECM
2 314
8 I
1 81,
Wire
ls therc continuity?
YES Repair
alternator and
NO Go to alternator
Alternator and
1. Be sure
22-541.
Raise the hoist to
2.
Hook up the ammeter.0
3.
suD-narness.
a short
the ECI\4.I
Regulator
the battery
CONNECTOR
5
U
n
to
21
10
ACGL IWHT/BLU}
a
temale terminals
side ol
in the wire between
regulator test
and
Circuit
is sufficiently
height.
full
400
B
{24PI
7
6
15
23
the
Test
charged
A. to the starter
(see
page
6. Start the
no
comes on,
Raise the engine
7.
tnere.
Turn the headlights
8.
voltage at the
ls the
engine.
(in
load
Park
then let
vottage between
Hold the engine
or Neutral)
it idle.
to 2,000
speed
(high
beam) on,
under-hood
fuse/relay
13.9
at
until the
rpm and
15.1 V?
and
rpm with
3,000
radiator
hold it
measure
and
terminal.
box
fan
4. Lower the
:)
hoist,
.\
\
YES Go
NO-
Read the amperage
9.
NOTE: Adjust
motor,
ls the amperage
YES Alternator/regulator
NO Repair
to step 9.
Repair the alternator
.
.
rear window
.
.
engine
K20A3
engine
K20A2
at
the voltage
defogger.
60A
the alternator
engine
K20A3
K20A2 engine
components:
page
{see
(see
Page
13.5 V.
by turning
or more?
operation
components:
(see
page
(see
page
4-36).1
4-41).1
the blower
lights, etc. ON.
brake
is OK.l
4-36).1
4-41).I
(cont'd)
4-29
Page 71

Charging
System
Charging
Alternator
engrnel
1.
Check for
the MIL
2. Disconnect
3.
Start the
beam)
4. Measure
8P
terminal
Control
proper
(see
engine,
ON.
voltage
connector
of the
STARTER
Wire
Gircuit
System Test
operation
page
11-3).
the starter
and turn
between
terminal
batterv.
SUB.HARNESS
side
ol female
Troubleshooting
(cont,d)
(K20A3
of
the ELD
subharness
the headlights
the starter
No.
3 and the
BATTERY
C
{WHT/GRNI
8P
terminals
by checking
8p
connector.
(high
subharness
positive
CONNECTOR
7.
Check
terminal 818
lsthere
YES
alternator
NO
Substitute
recheck
prescribed
lf
original
8. Turn
the headlights
for
continuity
and
ECM/PCM
1
2 3 4
8 9 10
'18
1l
Wire
continuity?
Repair
a shon
and
ECM/PCM.t
page
{see
voltage
ECM/PCM.
between
ground.
body
CONNECTOR
5
U
13
21
now
22 23
terminals
available,
f-t
ACGC
{WHT/GRN)
sade
of lemale
in the wire
a known-good
l1-6}.
is
t
and ignition
ECM/PCM
A I24P}
6
4 5
between
ECIM/PCM,
replace
switch OFF.
I
connector
the
and
the
t,
ls
there 1
YES-Go
NO
Go to
5.
Turn
the headlights
o.
Disconnect
V or less?
to step
8.
step 5.
ECM/PCM
and ignition
connector
switch
(24p).
B
OFF.
9.
Disconnect
10.
Check for
terminal
terminal
(WHT/GRN)
ACGC
ls
there
YES
NO- Repair
alternator
ECN4/PCM
continuity
818 and
No.
3.
ECM/PCM
B s 10
11 1Bl./
STARTER
Wire
continuity?
Repair
the alternator
an open in
and
connector
between
starter
subharness
CONNECTOR
2
3 4 5
'13
2122 23
n
\l
C
TI
5 6 7
SUB.HARNESS
side of female
the wire
ECM/PCM.
I
B
ECM/pCM
(24P}
B
U 6
J
24
(WHT
/GRNI
8P
CONNECTOR
terminats
(see
page
between
(24p).
connector
8p connector
4-36).1
the
4-30
Page 72

Ahernator
engine)
1. Check
2.
3. Startthe
for
MIL
the
Disconnect
ON.
beam)
Control
proper
(see
page
starter
the
engine,
System
operation
11-3).
subharness
and turn
the
(K20A2
Test
the ELD
of
6P
headlights
by checking
connector'
(high
7. Check
terminal
for continuity
818 and
body
€CM CONNECTOR
314l5U
I ?
10
8 9
18
17
/tn
ACGC
between
ground.
3
21
{WHT/GRN}
ECM connector
B
{2,rP)
7
6
tc
Measure
4.
6P connector
terminal
ls there
YES
NO-Go
Turn the
5.
6. Disconnect
voltage
of the
STARTER
1 V or
-
Go
to
headlights
between
terminal
battery
Wire side
to step
step 5.
ECM.onngglsr
No. 2 and
SUB.HARNESS
temale
of
less?
8.
and ignition
the starter
the
C
IWHT/GRN)
CONNECTOR
6P
terminals
switch
(24P).
B
subnarness
positive
OFF'
ls there
YES
alternator
NO-Substitute
(see
lf
original
Turn
8.
Disconnect
9.
Check
10.
terminal
terminal
continuitY?
Repair a
page
prescribed voltage
ECM.I
the
for
ACGC IWHT/GRN}
of female
side
Wire
in the
short
ECM.I
and
known-good
a
11-6).
headlights
ECM "onngglel B {24P).
continuity
818
No. 2.
and
starter
and
ECM
2l314l5 U
l
1ol./
8 9
l8
1
,/n
terminals
wire
now available,
is
ignition
between
subharness
3t/
zl./
C
{WHT/GRN}
between
ECM,
switch
connector
ECM
124Pl
1
6
5
the
recheck
and
replace
6P connector
the
OFF.
STARTER
continuitY?
there
Is
Repair
YES
-
Repair
NO
alternator
and
4
SUA-HARNESS
of female
side
Wire
alternator
the
an open
ECM.I
2l3
s
l./
CONNECTOR
6P
lerminals
(see
wire bet\,/veen
in the
page
4-411
1
the
4-31
Page 73

Charging
System
Drive
Check
that
standard
range,
replace
Belt
Inspection
the auto-tensioner
(B)
range
as shown.
the drive
belt
indicator
lf
it is
(see
page
out
(A)
is within
of the
4-32).
the
standard
Drive
1.
Unclip
2.
Move
the
drive
Belt
Replacement
power
the
the
auto-tensioner
belt
steering
(B),
and remove
-.
reservoir.
(A)to
relieve
the
drive
tension
belt.
I
from
3. Installthe
new
belt in
the reverse
order
of removal.
4-32
+
Page 74

Drive
1.
Belt
whether
Check
the auto-tensioner
engine
change
and
in the
Auto-tensioner
is a change
there
before
engine.
the
replace
starting
after
position,
indicator
Inspection
in the
starting
auto-tensioner'
the
position
lf there
the
is a
of
Remove
Install
1.
Clamp
bolts
auto-tensioner
the
the
the auto-tensioner
(B)
and
auto-tensioner
tensioner
vise
a
PulleY.
(C)
itself
(A)
shown.
as
(see
page
4-34).
by using two
not clamp
Do
8
mm
the
for abnormal
Check
lf abnormal
pu
lley,
Remove
lMove
tension
belt
Check
without
move
not
replace
noise
the drive
the auto-tensioner
the tensioner
that
any
smoothly
auto-tensioner.
the
noise
heard.
is
belt
release
abnormal
tool
or there
from the
(see
within
in the
moves
noise
replace
page
tensioner
tensioner
the
4-32).
its limit
direction
smoothly
lf the
is abnormal
with
tensioner
pulley'
the
shown'
and
does
nolse,
Set the
8.
Align
9.
cenler
torque
torque
auto-tensroner.
torque
the
mark
wrench,
value
lf the
NOTE:
recheck
36.3
26.5
the
wrench
indicator
(F)
on
and
is out
indicator
torque.
(2.7
N.m
(D)
on the
(E)
the tensioner
on
tensioner
the
measure
specification,
of
exceeds
kg'm'
3.7
pulley
bolt'
arm with
by using
base
the torque.
replace
center
the
19.5-26.8lbl
the
lf the
the
mark,
ft)
4-33
Page 75

Charging
System
Drive
1.
2. Remove
3. Remove
Belt
Remove
disconnecting
8 x 1.25
22 N.m
Auto-tensioner
the
drive
power
the
the
mm
kgl.m,
12.2
the
tensioner pulley.
(see
belt
steering
p/S
hoses,
16lbf.frl
page
(p/S)
Replacement
4-32).
pump
without
4. Remove
8 x
1.25
N.m
mm
{2.2
22
the
auto-tensioner.
kgf.m,
i6
tbf.ft)
I
kgt.m,41
lbf.ft)
5. Install
in
the reverse
order
of removar.
4-34
Page 76

Alternator
you
1. Make
2.
3.
sure
down
write
then
buttons.
Disconnect
disconnect
Remove
the
the
the
RePlacement
have
the
negative
Positive
belt
drive
anti-theft
the
frequencies
cable,
cable
(see
code
for radio's
from
page 4-32).
radio.
the
preset
the battery
first'
Installthe
8.
order
Connect
9.
the
Enter
10.
the
alternator
removal.
of
positive
the
battery.
anti-theft
the
customer's
radio
and drive
and
cable
ior the
code
station
in the
belt
negative
radio,
presets'
reverse
cable
then
to
enter
4. Remove
5. Remove
Disconnect
6.
wire
(B)
auto-tensioner
the
the three
from
bolts
alternator
the
alternator.
the
{see
securing
connector
N.m
8
(0.8
kst.m,
page
alternator'
the
(A)
6
4-34)'
mm
x 1.25
I
22 N.m
l2.2kgl.m,
rbt.ft)
16
BLK
and
lbl ft)
Set the
11.
Perform
12.
powertrain control
page
reset Drocedure
clock.
the
1 l-149),
engine
the
and
(see page
control
(PCM)
module
learn
idle
power window
22-139)
(ECM)/
procedure
control
unlt
(see
7. Remove
alternator.
the
4-35
Page 77

Charging
System
Alternator
K20A3
ExplodedView
enoine
Overhaut
BEARING
RETAINEN
t@,
a
PULLEY
n\) ,,'
'
tll
^<'
((@
I
REAR
HOUSING
ASSEMBLY
PULLEY
+-JO
v
Page 78

Special
.
.
Tools Required
07749-0010000
Driver
Attachment,
52 x 55
mm 07746-0010400
Separate
5.
housing by
openings
the rear
inserting
prying
and
housing
a flat tip
them
from the drive-end
screwdriver
aPart.
into the
Refer to the
NOTE:
procedu
this
'1.
Test the alternator
remove
2. Remove
3. Remove
Heat the
for about
re.
them
the alternator
the four through
rear
Exploded
and
(see
page
bearing
5 minutes
View as
regulator
4-27).
(see
bolts
with a
seat
(129
needed during
before
page
4-35).
1,000
140"F, 50
you
w hair drier
60"C).
NOTE: Be careful
tiD of the
6. Separate
housing
screwdriver.
the
(B)
housing.
not
housing
rear
with the
damage
to
stator
the stator
(A)
anddrive-end
(C)
attached
with the
to the
rear
{cont'd)
4-37
Page 79

Charging
System
Alternator
you
7. lf
8, Remove
are not replacing
rear
bearing,
soft-jawed
vise,
the
rotor
Overhaul
(cont'd)
the front
go
to step
1S. Clamp
then remove
using
puller
a
bearing
the
pulley
the
as snown.
and/or
rotor in
locknut.
10.
Remove
a
11.
Use a hand
Apply
damaging
the rear
press
pressure
the
bearing.
bearing
to install
only on
using
the
the
new rear
the inner
puller
race
as shown.
bearing.
to avoid
q
4-38
Inspect
bearing
seizure
.
.
the rotor
journal
marks.
lf eitherthe
damaged,
lf
both the
go
OK,
replace
rotor
to
step 10.
shaft for
surface in
rotor
or drive-end
the
andthe
scoring,
the
drive-end
housino
alternator.
drive-end
and
inspect
housing
housino
the
for
is
are
Page 80

12. Remove
bearing
front
the
##
retainer
Plate.
14. With
front bearing
a hammer
in the
the
and
drive-end
special
housing
install a
tools,
07749-0010000
ir5-001
077
new
0400
Support
front bearing
the
out
the drive-end
with
housing
a brass
in a
drift
vise, and
hammer'
and
drive
Alternator
15. Measure
Brush
caliper.
'
lf either
replace
.
lf brush
Alternator
Standard
Service
InsPection
length of
the
brush
the
length
Brush
(New):
Limit:
step
in.)
in.)
with a
16
brushes
both
isshorterthantheservice
rear
is OK,
housing
Length:
19.0
5.0
goto
mm
mm
assembly.
(0.75
(0.2
vernier
limit,
(cont'd)
4-39
Page 81

Charging
System
Alternator
Rotor
Slip Ring
16. Check
rings
.
lf
there
.
lf
there
assembly.
17.
Checkthatthere
ring
.
lf
assembty, go
.
lfthere
Test
that
there
(A).
is
continuity,
is nocontinuity,
(A)
and
there is
is
continuity,
Overhaul
is continuity
goto
replacethe
is no
continu\ty
the
no
(B)
rotor
continuity,
to step
and
lg.
replace
replace
(cont'd)
between
step
the rotor
the rotor
the
17.
rotor
between
shaft
the rear
slip
each
slip
(C).
housing
assembly.
11
Heat
the rear
for
about
22.
Put
the rear
housing/rotor
four
through
\;\
\N
23,
After
hand
without
24. Install
bearing
5 minutes
housing
assembly
bolts
,?1f
assembling
to make
the
sure the
noise.
alternator
seat with
(129
assembly
and
{C)
the alternator,
rotor
and
a
140"F,50
{A)
(B)
together,
pull
out the
rotates
drive
belt
'l,OOO
60"C).
and
tighten
turn
the
smoothly
(see
W hair
drier
drive-end
the
pin
{D}.
pulley
and
page
4_3S).
I
K
Er
by
Alternator
you
18.
lf
end
housing,
(1
1.3
kgf.m,
19.
Remove
20.
Push
the
(B)
(about
there.
Reassembly
removed
the
then
81.7
grease
any
brushes
1.8
mm
tbf.ft).
pulley,
put
tighten
(A)
(0.77
its locknut
or any
in,
then insen a pin
in.)diameter)
the rotor
oil from
in
to 1 11
the
slip
to hotd
the
N.m
rings.
or
drill bit
drive-
them
4-40
Page 82

K20A2
Exploded
engine
View
WiXEt*
BEARING
covER
\
-%\
V@
BEARTNG
REAR
/
@o
-^ I
ROTOR
/
BEARING
/
RETAINER
\t
^ffi6
FRONT
4
SEAL
BEARTNG
STATOR
BOLT
RING
THROUGH
//'?'1Y'E[I'
TERMINAL
'----'
TERMINAL
INSULATOR
PLATE
\q>
Y--{a\
we,fl
^rG(
ASSEMBLY
\
INSULATOR
BUSHING
'_
l
HOUSING
REAR
ASSEMBLY
(cont'd)
4-41
Page 83

Gharging
System
Alternator
SpecialTools
.
Driver
.
Attachment,
NOTE;
procedure.
this
1. Test
remove
2.
Remove
3. lf
the front
pulley
22 mm
wrencn.
Required
07749-0010000
52
Refer
to the
the
alternator
them
the
bearing
locknut
wrench
Overhaul
x 55 mm
{see
alternator
with
07746-00t
Exploded
and
regulator
step 1
(see
needs
a 10
(B),
mm wrench
lf necessary,
View
on
replacing,
(cont'dl
O4OO
as needed
before
page
4-2g).
page
4-35).
remove
(A)
use
an impact
during
you
and
the
a
5. Remove
Remove
the
the
and the rubber
end
(A)
cover
brush holder
seal{C).
anddustseal
(A),
voltage
regulator
(B).
(B)
4.
Remove
flange
plate
the harness
(C)
nuts
terminal
and
{E).
bracket
the screw
(A).
insulator
(D),
then remove
(B),
three
the
f[d I
:?
E
;"{ZA
ritili
-..-:rl
rl
Yo
E
4-42
Page 84

7. Remove
(A)
and
four
four
the
insulators
screws,
(B).
then
remove
the
rectifier
9.
you
lf
rear
the
not
are
bearing,
drive end
stator
replacing
go
step
to
housing.
the front
16. Remove
bearing
the
and/or
rolor
from
Remove
housing
the four
(A)
and
Ilange
washer
e
e
nuts,
(B).
then
e
remove
the
rear
10. lnspect
bearing
seizure
.
lf eitherthe
replace
.
lf both
go
to step
Remove
11.
rotor shaft
the
journal
marks.
rotoror
alternator.
the
rotor
the
11.
rear bearing
the
for scoring,
surface
in the
statorhousing
and the
stator
stator
using
and
housing
isdamaged.
housing
puller
a
inspect
the
for
OK,
are
as shown'
(cont'd)
4-43
Page 85

Charging
System
Alternator
12. With
13. Remove
a hammer
shown, install
the front
Overhaul
and commercially
a new rear
bearing retainer
(cont'dl
bearing on
sg
available
rotor
the
plate.
tools
shaft.
14.
Suppon the
front
the
15.
With a hammer
front
bearing in
stator housing in
bearing
with a
and
the special
the stator housing.
a vise,
and drive out
brass drift and hammer.
tools, install a new
I
6e
EB
,27\
((
\ -\___-./ ejj
<J'"
) I
07749-0010000
07746-0010400
4-44
Page 86

Rectifier
16. Check
Test
B terminal
terminal
All diodes
direction.
to atlow
rectifier
must
continuity
checking
for continuity
terminals,
and P
P terminals
and
should
Because
current
is made
test each
capability:
have
to
up
diode
with an
in each
the
pass
of eight
ohmmeter
a
direction'
and
of each
continuity
rectifier
in one
diodes
in both
total of
between
between
diode
in only one
diodes
direction,
directions
that
16 checks.
are designed
(four
has diode
the
pair'
and
pairs),
for
E
the
the
you
Alternator
Measure
17.
vernier
.
lf either
replace
.
lf brush
Alternator
Standard
Service
Brush InsPection
the length
caliper
brush
the brush
length
Brush
{New):
Limit:
of
(B).
is shorterthan
assemblY
is
OK,
Length:
10.5 mm
mm
1.5
both brushes
the
go
to steP
{0.41
(0.06
18.
in.)
in.)
(A)with
service
a
limit,
.
lf
diode
any
assembly.
.
lf all the
faulty,
is
are
.'/!
-t-
:--ilolf,ci
)
are
OK,
{Diodes
diodes
''
,': :-, /:\ \
\:
replace
available
not
go
to step
,
the rectifier
separately
17.
-\
P,
P,
P,
P.
)
Ring test
Slip
Rotor
rings
slip
18. Check
(A).
.
lfthere
.
lf there
is continuity
there
that
is
continuity,
is no continuity,
go
to step
replace
between
the
19.
alternator'
the
E
slip
Check
19.
ring and the
.
lf
.
lf there
there
that
rotor
is no continuity,
there
is coniinuity,
is no continuity
rotor shaft
the
and
{B)
go
to
replace
the
between
step
each
(C).
20
alternator.
(cont'd)
4-45
Page 87

Charging
System
Cr
Alternator
Stator
Test
20.
Check
that there
(A).
teads
.
lf there
.
lfthere
21.
Check for no
coil core
is continuity, goto
is no
(B),
Overhaul
is continuity
continuity,
continuity
replace
between
(cont'dl
between
step
each
21.
the
alternator.
each lead
pair
and the
I
of
.
lf there
.
lf there
22.
Assemble
disassembly,
.
Be
careful
nngs.
.
you
lf
111 N.m
it.
is no
continuity,
is continuity,
the
alternator
and note
get
not
to
removed
(11.3
the
kgf.m,
goto
step 22.
replace
these
any
pulley,
81.7 tbf.ft)whenyou
the alternator.
in
the reverse
items:
grease
tighten its
order
or oil on
locknutto
of
the slip
install
4-46
Page 88

Cruise
Control
Component
Location
Index
CLUTCH
swrlcH
Test. oaqe
clutch
PEDAL
(M/Tl
4-58
Adiustment,
P-edal
BBAKE PEDAL
Test. Daqe
Pedal
22-86
Height
POSITION
page
CRUISE
Input
POSITION
Adiustment,
12-4
CONTROL
Test,
SWITCH
page 19-6
CRUISE CONTROL
(Built
CRUISE
SET/RESUME/CANCEL
TesVReplacement,
page
CONTROL
UNIT
4-52
into
gsuge
Page
INDICATOR
assemblyl
SWITCH
4-54
CRUISE
ACTUATOR
Test,
CONTROL
gaqe
4-55
Repiacement,
page
4-56
TRANSMISSION
swrTcH
Test,
ACTUATOR
Adjustment,
CABLE
page
(A/T)
Page
4-57
RANGE
14-'l68
4-47
Page 89

Gruise Control
Circuit Diagram
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COMINOL
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Page 90

Symptom
Troubleshooting
Index
NOTE:
.
The numbers
.
Before trou
-
checktheNo.'10(7.5A)
under-hood
-
check
-
check
Cruise
set
Cruise
indicator
but
go
not
Cruise
noticeably
lower
Excessive
or undershooting
trvind to
Speed
road with
flat
control
Vehicle does
decelerate
accordingly
RESUME/CANCEL
is Dushed
speed
Set
cancel
high) when
i- ^',-h6.1 /[r/T\
speed
Set
cancel
moved
position
Set speed
cancel
pushed
is
in the table
bleshooting.
fuse/relaY
horn sounds.
the
that
the tachometer
Symptom
control
cannot
control
can be
Iighl
on
is
speed
higher or
was set
what
than
overshooting
qct
sneed
fluctuation
cruise
set
not
or accelerate
when
not
does
(engine
when shift
to Neutral
when
clutch
does not
(A/T)
does
brake
rpm stays
not
be
set
does
when
a
on
SET/
button
Pedal
Iever
_
pedal
the troubleshooting
show
(10
A) fuses
4
No
and
box
it works
see if
to
Check
1.
2. Check
Test
3.
(see page
Test clutch
4.
its adjustment
Check
5.
Check
6.
Check
Cire"k
1.
Check cruise
2.
Check
3.
1. Check
2. Check
3. Check
i-. check
Check cruise
2.
2 aha^L.i'ica..jntrol ||nil {see oaoe 4-52}
r. cne"t
2. Check
fest
1.
(see
Check
2.
Check
is
1.
2.
properly
main switch
SET/RESUME/CANCEL
pedal position
brake
19-6)
pedal
transmission
cruise
control
cruise
uehi"le
cruise
cruise
vehicle speed
cruise
vehicle
stlnesUMEicANCEL
cruise
ctutcn
page
4-58)
cruise
transmission
cruise
Check
Trst brake
(see
page
19-6)
Test cruise
sequence'
in the under-dash
Diagnostic
(see
page
switch
position
(lvl/T)
control
unit
spe"d
control
control
control
control
spss6
control
control
oedal
control
control
position
pedal
control
position
switch
(see
page
rangeswitch
(see
unit
(see
page
sensor
actuator
unit
{see
actuator
sensor
unit
{see
5gn5er
actuator {see
(see page
unit
switch
(see
unit
range
(see page
unit
switch
(see
unit
proc€dure
4-54)
switch
page
(VSS)
(VSS)
(VSS)
switch
page
fuse/relay
(see
check
and
(see
12-4)
(Ay'T)
4-52)
4-52)
(see
(see
page
page
4-52}
(see
page
{see
page
4-521
\see
page
switch
4-52)
and check
page
4-52)
(see
4-52)
and
4-52)
box'
,
page
its adjustment
page
4-58)
(see
page
page
22-67)
4-55)
4-55)
page
22-67)
page
22-671
4-55)
(see
page
its adjustment
page
14-168)
its adjustment
check
and the
4-54)
and check
14-'168)
4-54)
(15
T
No
Also
.
Poor
G101(A"/T),
G4o2(M/T).
'
OPen
loose or
disconnected
terminals:
LT GRN,
BLVORN,
GRY/RED,
LT
BLU/VVHT
.
Poor
G401
.
Open
loose or
disconnected
termrnals:
YEL,
Open
disconnected
or
terminals:
GRY/RED.
LT GRN/BLK
Short
thE
Short
the
Open
or disconnected
terminals:
WHT/BLK
fuse in the
A)
check
ground:
circuit,
BLU,
ground:
circuit,
BLUf/EL
circuit.
ground
to
LT BLU
ground
to
BLU wire
LT
circuit.
for
G401
BLU,
loose
in
WiTE
In
loose
(cont'd)
4-49
Page 91

Cruise
Control
Symptom
-- ::-.,
>eI
cancelwhen
rs
Set
cancel
button
Set
resume
button
main
speed
cancelled
oraKe
The
down
when going
the
DYrnpIom
speed
does
Dusned uFt-
speed
speed
switch
temporarily
transmission
slower
cruise
main
does
when
CANCEL
pushed
is
will
when
pushed (with
is
on, and
pressing
by
than
up
control
Troubleshooting
not
switch
not
not
RESUME
set
shifts
normal
a hill
with
on
the
1.
Check
2.
Check
1.
Check
2.
Check
1.
Check
2.
Check
1.
Troubleshoot
page
4-51)
main
cruise
SET/RESU
cruise
SET/RESUVe/CaruCel
cruise
Index
Diaqnostic
switch
control
ME/CANCEL
control
control
tne
cruise
(cont,d)
(see
page
a5a)
(see
unit
unit
unit
page
switct
page
{see
s*itctr
(see
page
cont-rot
4-52)
page
tsee
4_52)
(-see
4
52)
co;;unicationiircuit (see
p"Se
+Ei
4_54)
Also
check for
Shon
the
Open
or
Iermrnats:
GRY/RED,
LTG
Open
or orsconnected
terminals:
LT
power
to
LT
GRN wire.
circuit,
otsconnected
circuit,
GRN/BLK
loose
loose
in
4-50
+
Page 92

Cruise
Control Communication
Circuit
Troubleshooting
(A/Tl
1.
2. Turn on the cruise
3.
4. Disconnect PCM connector
5, Check
the engine.
Start
control main switch.
vehicle to speeds over
the
the cruise control.
Does the cruise control
YES Go to step 3.
NO Check the cruise
or cruise
Turn the ignition switch
control unit
terminal D12 and
control actuator.l
14P
ior
continuity
PCM CONNECTOR D {17P)
control unit(see
connector.
between
body
operate?
OFF.
ground.
25 mph
(40
(17P)
D
and cruise
PCM connector
then drive
km/h)with
page
4-52)
7. Connect a
14P connector
Test-drive the
(40
voltmeter.
voltmeter between cruise
terminal
vehicle at speeds over
km/h) with the cruise control
CONTROL UNIT
CRUISE
2 3 4 5
8 I t011
BLU,/OBN
Wire side of female terminals
ls therc about
YES - Go to step 8.
NO Replace the
Connect a voltmeter between
terminal
speeds over
control set,
1 V?
cruise control unit.l
D12 and body
25 mph
and watch the
(40
control unit
No. I and body
25 mph
set, and
14P CONNECTOR
6 7
1)
1213
PCM connector
ground.
km/h)
Drive the
with the cruise
voltmeter.
ground.
watch the
vehicle at
Wire
ls there
YES Repair a shortto
PCM connector terminal
unit
NO Go to step 6.
Reconnect PCM connector
control unit 14P connector.
continuity?
'l4P
connector terminal
of female terminals
side
ground
D12 and the
No. 8.I
(17P)
D
in
wire between
the
cruise control
and the cruise
PCM CONNECTOR D I17P}
Wire side of Iemale terminels
ls there about
YES Check for
replace the PCM and
NO Repair an open
connectorterminal
connector
1 V?
loose
terminal
connectors.
recheck
in the wire between
D12 and the
No. 8.1
lf necessary
(see
page
control unit
11-4).1
PCM
14P
4-51
Page 93

Cruise
Control
Cruise
SRS
procedures (see
1.
2.
Control
components
Disconnect
Inspectthe
.
lf
the terminals
.
lf
the terminals
connectorand
Unit
are located
page
23-1
the 14P
connecto
are bent,
look
in
1) in
OK,
socket
go
Input
this^area.
the SRS
r
loose,
Test
section
from
th e
terminals
orcorroded,
to
step
Review
before
cruise
to
3
the
SRS
component
performing
control
be suretheyareall
unit.
repairthem
reparrs
as necessary,
"),-.
locations
or servrce.
making
good
and recheckthe
(see
contact.
page
23_j 1)
system.
precautions
and
I
and
3.
With
Cavity
the 14P
2
3
4
5
connector
Wire
BRN/VVHT
BLU
BLK
BLVORN
WHT/BLK
disconnected,
Test
conditign
Connect
Power
lgnition
(ll),
and
pressed,
released
Under
lgnition
t)
Brake
then
battery
switch
main
sw
pedal
brake
then
all
conditions
switch
pedal
released
tch
pressed,
make
ON
ON
ON
these inDUt
Ctrect
magnetic
should
shguld
Cn-[toivoftage
There
pedal
voltage
released.
Check
g
rou
TIere
Check
There
lvoltage.
Check
There
i
vottage
pressed,
I
edal
tests.
Test: Desired
ttre ope-tion
click
be locked.
should
pressed
with
for
nd:
should
for voltage
should
for
should
with
and
released.
result
clutch;
Clutch
and
output link
to
be
O V with
and battery
pedal
the
c-ntinuity
be continulty.
to
be battery
voltage
to
be bafiery
pedal
the
0 V with
ot tne
ground:
the
to
grouid:
ground
the
Possible
Faulty
Poor
An
open
.
Faulty
switch
.
An
open in
Poor
An open
Blown
under-dash
An
open in
.
Blown
under-hood
.
Faulty
switch
-
An open
cause if
resuh
actuator
ground
in the
brake
the
ground
in
the wire
(10
No.4
fuse/relay
the wire
(15
No.
7
f use/relay
pedal
brake
in
the wire
is not
(G451)
wire
p6dal
position
wire
{G401)
Alfuse
A) fuse
position
obtained
in
the
box
in
the
box
4-52
Page 94

Cavity
6
1 LT GRN/
Wire
GRY/RED
BLK
9
11
10
BRN Connect
BR NI/E L
BLUI/EL
12 BLUMHT
13
14
8
LT GRN
LT BLU
BLU/ORN
Test condition
Set button
pushed
Resume button
pusneo
battery
power
terminal
tO
the BRN
to
ground
and
thE BRNryEL
termrnal
lgnition switch
(
)
lgnition
(ll)
ON; raise the
the vehicle,
slowly
the other
main switch
and
rotate one
while
lgnition switch
(ll)
ON
main switch
and
ON
switch ON
front of
and
wheel
holding
wheel
ON
A,/T: Shift lever
orE
Clutch
pedal
M/T:
released
Reconnect
control
connector,
engine,
switch
the
over 25 mph
h) with the cruise
control set.
the cruise
14P
unit
start the
turn the
ON and
vehicle to speeds
(40
in
LO
main
drive
km/
Desired
Tesl:
for voltage
Check
There should
voltage.
testing terminal
When
should be
there
terminal
Check
There should
voltage.
When
there
terminal
Check
actuator
be
Attach to
Cruise
gauge
on.
Check
the BLUA/VHT
(
There should
more
Check for
There
No.7.
voltage to
for
testing
should be
No. 6.
the operation
motor:
able to
ground:
indicator
assembly
for vollage
)terminals:
repeatedly.
voltage to
should be
to
be battery
no voltage on
be battery
terminal
no voltage
You should
hear the
light in the
should
between
{+ )
be 0
battery
and
-5
voltage.
Check for continuity
grounq:
when
be about
continuity.
the clutch
or
to
There should be
There should
NOTE:
continuity
pedal
shift
Check
There should
pressed
is
lever is in other
for voltage
result
ground:
No.6,
_
ground:
-
No. 7,
of the
motor.
come
BLK
V or
ground:
to
no
be
when the
positions.
ground:
1V
on
.
.
Possible cause
Blown No. 7
under-hood
Faulty horn
Faulty
switch
Faulty cable
An open
Faulty actuator
An open
Blown No.
the
Faulty
An open
if rasult
(15
A) fuse
fuse/relay
relay
set/resumelcancel
reel
wire
in the
wire
in the
(7.5
10
under-dash
gauge
fuse/relay
assemblY
iq the wire
Faulty ECM/PCM
wire
An open
Blown
under-dash
Faulty
An oDen
Faulty transmission
switch
Faulty clutch
switch
Poor
(M/T:
An open
Faulty cruise control
Short
in the
(10
No. 4
fuse/relay box
main switch
in the
pedal position
grou
nd
A,rT: G 101)
G402,
in the
ground
to
A) fuse in the
wire
wire
is not obtained
in
the
box
fuse in
A)
box
_
range
unit
4. lfanytest
the cruise
indicatesa
control
unit must be
problem,
find and
replace it.
faulty;
co rrect the
ca use, then
recheckthe
system.
lf all the
input tests
prove
OK,
4-53
Page 95

Cruise
Control
Main
1.
Gently
release
Release
of
the
from
Switch
pry
up on
the
hooks
the
clips,
panel,
then
the main
switch.
Test/Replacement
the
driver,s
(B),
and
disconnect
then
push
pull
the
the
Terminal
male
panel (A)to
switch
out
the
main
switch
Sp connector
side of
terminals
panel.
(A)
(B)
out
Set/Resume/Cancel
Switch
Replacement
1.
Remove
./,,
\
.\
\
./
Check
switch
.
lf
switch
input
the switch
.
lfthere
replace
the
for
continuity
position
there is
failure
test,
is no
the switch.
two
screws,
between
according
continuity,
occurred
check
and repair
circuit.
conlinuity
then remove
the terminals
to the
and it matchesthe
on the
the wire
in
one
Terminal
male
terminals
table.
cruise
harness
or both
Test/
the switch.
side of
in
table,
but
control
unit
on
positions.
c
a
3.
4-54
Check
for
continuity
position
switch
continuity
illumination
\
__lTr1
Position
is not
OFF
ON
according
as
specified,
(C)
bulbs
between
to the
or
the switch
o
o
@
the
terminals
table. lf
replace
5 1
o
oo
the
the
o @
o @l
in
each
4
o
o
Page 96

Cruise
Control
1 . Disconnect the
control
actuator
Actuator
4P connector
{B).
(A)
Terminal
male terminals
Test
Jrom the cruise
side of
6. Check
output
should
Battery
(+)
4
No.
Terminal
No.3
Terminal
the operation
linkage
be able
position
to hear the
power
oolarities
No.3
Terminal
No.4
Terminal
actualor
of the
according
motor.
Output
FULI-
ct0sE
The
motor
runs,
The
molor
stoDS.
in each
motor
table.
to the
linkage
OUTPUT LINKAGE
position
MIODLE
PosfioN
The
molor
runs.
The
molor
runs.
FULt
OPEN
The
motor
$oos.
The
motor
runs.
You
Remove the cover
(B)
for smooth
Connect
and
Check for a clicking
The output
lf the output
cruise control
the
ground
(A),
movement.
battery
No. 1 terminal
to the
linkage should
linkage
actuator
check the output
and
power
to the
from the
sound
be locked.
locked, replace
is not
assembly.
linkage
.A
No 2 terminal
magnetic
clutch.
the
FULL CLOSE
4-55
Page 97

Cruise Control
Cruise Gontrol Actuator/Cable
1.K20A3
the cruise
K20A2 engine:
hand,
link.
from
engine: Remove
open the cruise
control cable
locknut
(C),
and remove
Fully open
then remove
Loosen
the bracket.
the locknut
the
throttle cover
control link by hand,
(B)
from link. Loosen
the cable from
the cruise
the cruise
(B),
and remove the
6x 1.0
mm
12Nm
('1.2
kgt.m,
control cable
then remove
control link by
Replacement
(Al.
the bracket.
8.7 lbf.ft)
(A)from
cable
fully
the
Remove
Disconnect
bolts securing
Remove
actuator cable
the cowl
the
the actuator
(see
cover
4P
connector,
the cruise control
cover
(Bl
from
page
and remove the
then remove
{A),
the cruise
20-98).
two
actuator.
6x1.0mm
12 N.m
(1.2
kgf m.
8.7 rbf.ft)
the
control actuator.
',,,
o
4-56
Page 98

Aetuator
Gable
Adiustment
6. Remove the
actuator.
in the reverse order
Install
7.
play
free
the
actuator cable.
the
bracket
from the cruise
throttle
at the
control
of removal,
and adjust
linkage after connecting
1.
that the
Check
with no binding
Measure the amount
linkage
At
fully closed
3.7510.5
lf the
locknut, and
play
(B)
until
first, the output
position
mm
play
free
turn the adjusting
is as specified,
actuator cable
or sticking.
of movement
the engine
linkage should
(0.15
t
is not
then retighten
speed starts
(C).
The free
in.).
0.02
within specs,
(A)
moves
be located
play
loosen the
nut until
the locknut.
smoothly
of the output
to increase.
at the
(D)
should
the tree
be
4-57
Page 99

Cruise
Gontrol
Clutch
1.
CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION
Pedal
Disconnect
position
Remove
switch
Terminalside of
male
the clutch
the 2P connector from
terminals
Position
(A).
SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR
pedal position
Switch Test
the clutch Dedal
switch.
Check for
according to the
.
lf the
clutch
.
lf OK. install
adjustthe
continuity between
continuity is not as
pedal position
theclutch
pedal
Terminal
Clutch Pedal
Position Switch
PRESSED
RELEASED
table.
height
\
the terminals
specified, replacethe
switch.
pedal
(see
1
position
page
switch and
12-4).
2
4-58
Page 100