Engine Electrical — General Information and Precautions The electrical equipment of the engine includes components of the ignition, charge and start systems (see illustrations below). Due to the fact that these systems are directly related to the operation of the engine,...
The layout of the components of the electrical equipment of the engine The layout of the components of the electrical equipment of the engine in the engine compartment of the car (Civic) 1 - Power control module (RSM) (inside the car); 2 - BB spark plug wires; 3 - TDC/SKR/CYP sensor...
Engine Electrical Specifications Ignition system Ignition coil Characteristic Meaning Civic (Distributor Hitachi) Primary winding resistance, Ohm 0.45÷0.55 Resistance of the secondary winding, kOhm 22.4÷33.6 Civic (distributor TEC) Primary winding...
Checking the condition and replacing the battery Examination 1. Disconnect both wires from the battery. Attention! The negative wire should always be disconnected first and connected last. If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code,...
Checking the condition and replacing the battery wires 1. Regularly inspect the battery wires along their entire length for damage, cracks and burnouts of the insulation, as well as signs of corrosion. Do not forget that a violation of the quality of the electrical...
Ignition system — general information Attention! In the transistorized electronic ignition system used on the car models in question, a higher voltage is generated than that characteristic of conventional ignition systems. Be careful and take all necessary...
Check of functioning of system of ignition Attention! Due to the very high voltage generated in the ignition system, the maintenance of its components must be carried out with extreme care. This note applies not only to the main components of the electronic...
Checking the condition and replacing the ignition coil Examination 1. Turn off the ignition (the key must be turned to the OFF position). 2. Remove the cover, slider and protective screen from the distributor (with appropriate equipment). 3. Disconnect the electrical...
Checking the health and replacing the ignition control module (ICM) Examination 1. Check the power supply to the ignition module. Remove the distributor cap and slider and disconnect the black/yellow wire from the ICM (see accompanying illustration). Check for battery voltage directly...
Removal and installation of the distributor of ignition Withdrawal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct...
Checking the installation and adjustment of the ignition timing Note. The procedure described below is applicable to most of the vehicle models covered in this manual. However, if the data on the VECI label differs from the information below, follow the VECI instructions. 1. Start...
Charging System — General Information and Precautions General information The components of the charging system include an alternator, a built-in voltage regulator, a charge level indicator, a battery, a protective fuse, and electrical wiring connecting the listed...
Checking the state of the charge system 1. Remember that charging system malfunctions are not necessarily related to generator failures. Always do the following simple checks first: a) Check the condition of the battery wires at the places where they are...
Removal and installation of the generator 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination...
Replacing the voltage regulator and generator brushes Note. All 1998 Civic models and some Integra models. Mitsubishi generators are used. Replacing the brushes and voltage regulator here requires a complete disassembly of the generator and should be entrusted to car...
Starting System — General Information and Precautions General information The system provides cranking the engine in order to start it. The main components of the system are a starter with a traction relay installed on it, a storage battery, an ignition switch and...
Check of serviceability of functioning of a starter on the car (in situ) Note. Before performing starter function checks, make sure that the cause of difficult starting is not a low battery level. 1. If the starter does not rotate at all when the ignition key is turned to the START position,...
Removal and installation of a starter 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination...
Removal and installation of the traction relay Attention! Integra models use a starter made by Nippondenso with a non-removable traction relay. In the event of failure, the entire assembly must be replaced. The description below applies to Mitsubishi starters. 1....