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Idle Speed Setting
Inspection/Adjustment '96, '97 D16Y5, '96 - 00 D16Y8 engine with M/T

Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by removing the cap and turning the idle adjusting screw.

NOTE: Before setting the idle speed, check the following items: The MIL has not been reported on. Ignition timing Spark plugs Air cleaner PCV system (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Start the engine, then check that the headlights are off. 1. Start the engine. Hold the engine a t 3,000 rpm with no load (transmission in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle. Connect a tachometer. Disconnect the IAC valve connector.

NOTE: After adjusting the idle speed in this step, recheck the ignition timing (see section 23). If it is out of spec, go back to step 4.

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6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

7. Reconnect the 2P connector on the IAC valve, then do the ECM reset procedure.
8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditions for one minute, then check the idle speed. NOTE: (Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Start the engine, then check that the headlights are Off.
Idle speed should be: 670 50 rpm (USA) 750 50 rpm (Canada)

9. Idle the engine for one minute with headlights (Low) ON, and check the idle speed.
Idle speed should be: 750 50 rpm

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If the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accelerator pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at 1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engine idles. Check idling in no-load conditions: headlights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner are not operating.
Idle speed should be: 450 50 rpm

10. Turn the headlights off. Idle the engine for one minute with heater fan switch at HI and air conditioner on, then check the idle speed.
Idle speed should be: 810 50 rpm

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NOTE: If the idle speed is not within specification, see Symptom Chart on page 11-84.

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'96, '97 D16Y5 engine w i t h CVT, '96 - 00 D16Y8 engine w i t h A/T and '96 - 00 D16Y7 engine

Adjust the idle speed using a Honda PGM Tester if possible. If not, use the following procedure: NOTE: Leave the IAC valve connected. Before setting the idle speed, check the following items: The MIL has not been reported on. Ignition timing Spark plugs Air cleaner PCV system
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Connect a tachometer. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle. Check the idle speed with no-load conditions: headlights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner are not operating. ldle speed should be:
USA: D16Y5 engine w i t h CVT, D16Y7 engine w i t h A/T, D16Y8 enginew i t hA/T: 700 50 rprn (in or position) D16Y7 enginew i t hM/T: 670 50 rpm

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NOTE: When you remove the ACL housing, do not disconnect the IAT sensor connector.

5. After turning the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn.

check the idle speed again. If it is out of spec, turn the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn again. NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw more than 1/2-turn without checking the idle speed. 6. Idle the engine for one minute with heater fan switch at HI and air conditioner on, then check the idle speed.

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Adjust the idle speed, if necessary, by removing the cap and turning the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn clockwise or counterclockwise.

NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw when the air conditioner is on. If the idle speed is not within specification, see Symptom Chart on page 11-84. (cont'd)

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Idle Speed Setting (contd)
Inspection/Adjustment 98 D16Y5 engine with M/T, 99 - 00 B16A2 engine NOTE: Before setting the idle speed, check the following items: The MIL has not been reported on. Ignition timing Spark plugs Air cleaner PCV system 1 . Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (transmission in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle. Connect a tachometer. Disconnect the IAC valve 2P connector and the EVAP purge control solenoid valve 2P connector. If necessary, adjust the idle speed, by removing the cap and turning the idle adjusting screw. After adjusting the idle speed recheck the ignition timing (see section 23). If it is out of spec, go back to step 4.

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6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

7. Reconnect the 2P connectors to the IAC valve and the EVAP purge control solenoid valve, then do the ECM reset procedure.

8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditions

for one minute, then check the idle speed. Idle speed should be: USA: D16Y5 engine: 670 50 rpm B16A2 engine: 700 50 rpm Canada: B16A2 engine: 750 50 rpm

4. If the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accelerator pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at 1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engine idles. NOTE: If the idle speed increases to 810 50 rpm, this means the EVAP system is purging the canister. To stop the purging temporarily, raise the engine speed above 1,000 rpm with the accelerator pedal, then slowly release the pedal. 9. Idle the engine for one minute w i t h headlights (Low) ON, and check the idle speed. Idle speed should be: 750 50 rpm

5. Check idling in no-load conditions: headlights, blower

fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner are not operating. Idle speed should be: 450 50 rpm

10. Turn the headlights off. Idle the engine for one minute with heater fan switch at HI and air conditioner on, then check the idle speed. Idle speed should be: 810 50 rpm If the idle speed is not within specification, see Symptom Chart on page 11-84.

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'98 - 00 D16Y5 engine with CVT

6. Remove the cap and turn the idle adjusting screw

1/2-turn clockwise or counterclockwise.

Adjust the idle speed using a Honda PGM Tester if possible. If not, use the following procedure: NOTE: Leave the IAC valve connected. Before' setting the idle speed, check the following items: - The MIL has not been reported on. - Ignition timing - Spark plugs - Air cleaner - PCV system 1. 2. Connect a tachometer. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (transmission in or [P] position) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle. Check the idle speed under no-load conditions: head lights, blower fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner are not operating.
Idle speed should be: 700 50 rpm

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After turning the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn, check the idle speed again. If it is out of spec, turn the idle adjusting screw 1/2-turn again. NOTE: Do not turn the idle adjusting screw more than 1/2-turnwithout checking the idle speed.

If the idle speed is within the specification, the procedure is complete. If the idle speed is out of specification, go to step 4.
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If the idle speed is 810 50 rpm, this means the EVAP system is purging the canister. To stop the purging temporarily, raise the engine speed above 1,000 rpm with the accelerator pedal. Slowly release the pedal, and recheck the idle speed. If the idle speed is within the specification, the procedure is complete. If the idle speed is out of specification, go to step 5.

Turn the ignition switch OFF. Reconnect the EVAP purge control solenoid valve 2P connector, then do the ECM reset procedure.

9. Start the engine. Idle the engine for one minute with
heater fan switch at HI and air conditioner on, then check the idle speed.
Idle speed should be: 810 50 rpm (in or [P] position)

5. Disconnect the EVAP purge control solenoid valve

2P connector.

If the idle speed is not within specification, see Symptom Chart on page 11-84.