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Engine Controls - Specifications Honda Accord IV

Specifications 8 illustrations ~221 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article for when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationAmp Hr. Rating
Accord & Prelude65
Civic & CRX47

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
Accord4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Civic & CRX3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Prelude4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
Accord
Automatic Transaxle7.5 Qts. (7.1L)
Manual Transaxle7.0 Qts. (6.6L)
Civic & CRX5.8 Qts. (5.5L)
Prelude8.2 Qts. (7.8L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II)
Accord
Oil Change2.5 Qts. (2.4L)
Overhaul6.4 Qts. (6.0L)
Civic & CRX
Oil Change2.5 Qts. (2.4L)
Overhaul5.7 Qts. (5.4L)
Prelude
Oil Change3.0 Qts. (2.8L)
Overhaul6.6 Qts. (6.2L)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 30W, 10W-40, 20W-40)
Accord
Oil Change2.0 Qts. (1.9L)
Overhaul2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Civic & CRX
Oil Change1.9 Qts. (1.8L)
Overhaul2.0 Qts. (1.9L)
Prelude
Oil Change2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
Overhaul2.2 Qts. (2.1L)

FLUID CAPACITIES

Replacement Intervals

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Oil & Filter7500
Air Filter30,000
Brake Fluid30,000
Coolant45,000
Fuel Filter60,000
Spark Plugs30,000
Transaxle Fluid30,000

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Drive Belt Adjustment

Application(1) Deflection - In. (mm)
Alternator
Accord & Prelude25/64-31/64 (10-12)
Civic & CRX23/64-27/64 (9-11)
A/C Compressor
Accord & Prelude25/64-31/64 (10-12)
Civic & CRX23/64-27/64 (9-11)
Power Steering
Accord & Prelude35/64-43/64 (14-17)
Civic & CRX25/64-31/64 (10-12)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(1)Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ModelStandard psi (kg/cm 2 )Minimum psi (kg/cm 2 )Minimum RPM
Accord & Prelude178 (12.5)135 (9.5)250
Civic & CRX185 (13.0)135 (9.5)250
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ).
(1)Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ).

ENGINE COMPRESSION (1)

VALVE CLEARANCE

ModelIntake In. (mm)Exhaust In. (mm)
Accord.009-.011 (.23-.28).011-.013 (.28-.32)
Civic.007-.009 (.17-.23).009-.011 (.23-.28)
CRX 1.5L PFI.005-.007 (.13-.17).007-.009 (.17-.23)
CRX 1.5L TBI & 1.6L PFI.007-.009 (.17-.23).009-.011 (.23-.28)
Prelude.003-.005 (.08-.13).006-.008 (.16-.20)

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
Accord.6-.812,800-19,2000
Civic & CRX.6-.89760-14,640
Prelude.3-.49040-13,560

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms@68°F (20°C)

DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS

Triggering of fuel injectors is dependent upon pulsed voltage signals generated by TDC/CRANK/CYL sensors. For testing of these signals, see appropriate BASIC TESTING article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models25,000 Maximum

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationNGK
AccordZFR5F-11
Civic & CRXBCPR6EY-N11
PreludeZFR5F-11

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
All Models.039-.043 (1.0-1.1)13 (18)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Distributor Cap Terminals (Accord)
Scheme 1: Distributor Cap Terminals (Accord)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Distributor Cap Terminals (Civic & CRX)
Scheme 2: Distributor Cap Terminals (Civic & CRX)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Distributor Cap Terminals (Prelude)
Scheme 3: Distributor Cap Terminals (Prelude)

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Accord)
Scheme 4: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Accord)

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Civic & CRX)
Scheme 5: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Civic & CRX)

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Prelude)
Scheme 6: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Prelude)

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Ignition Timing Marks (Accord & Prelude)
Scheme 7: Ignition Timing Marks (Accord & Prelude)

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Ignition Timing Marks (Civic & CRX)
Scheme 8: Ignition Timing Marks (Civic & CRX)

Ignition Timing (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

ApplicationSpecification
Accord13-17 @ 700-800
Civic16-20 @ 700-800
CRX
1.5L PFI(1) 12-16 @ 550-650
1.5L TBI16-20 @ 675-775
1.6L PFI16-20 @ 700-800
Prelude13-17 @ 700-800
(1) 600-700 RPM on California vehicles.
(1)600-700 RPM on California vehicles.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.

ApplicationPsi (kg/cm 2 ) At Idle
Accord34-41 (2.4-2.9)
Civic36-37 (2.5-2.6)
CRX35-41 (2.45-2.9)
Prelude37-44 (2.6-3.1)
(1) Fuel pressure is tested with vacuum hose removed from pressure regulator.
(1)Fuel pressure is tested with vacuum hose removed from pressure regulator.

FUEL PRESSURE (FUEL INJECTION) (1)

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
PFI
Injector1.5-2.5
Injector Resistor5-7
TBI
Main Injector0.6-1.6
Auxiliary Injector6-10

FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE

IDLE SPEED & CO MIXTURE

ApplicationRPM
Accord
All Models550-650
After ECU Reset
No Load700-800
Under Load720-820
Civic
1.5L575-675
1.6L500-600
After ECU Reset
1.5L
No Load700-800
Under Load760-860
1.6L
No Load700-800
Under Load
2WD760-860
4WD
Manual760-860
Automatic780-880
CRX
1.5L PFI450-550
1.5L TBI575-675
1.6L PFI500-600
After ECU Reset
1.5L PFI
No Load
California600-700
Federal550-650
Under Load700-800
1.5L TBI & 1.6L PFI
No Load700-800
Under Load760-860
Prelude
1.6L600-700
After ECU Reset720-820
(1) Idle speed is set with headlights and cooling fan off and automatic transmission in Drive.
(1)Idle speed is set with headlights and cooling fan off and automatic transmission in Drive.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)

ApplicationCO Level
All Models0.1%

IDLE CO LEVEL

DASHPOT SPECIFICATION

Condition (1)RPM
Vacuum Hose Disconnected1400-2000
(1) Dashpot RPM test is done with engine at idle.
(1)Dashpot RPM test is done with engine at idle.

DASHPOT RPM SPECIFICATION

THROTTLE ANGLE (POSITION) SENSOR

Note. For testing procedures, refer to appropriate TESTS W/CODES or SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

ConditionVoltage
Throttle Valve
Fully Closed.5
Wide Open4.5

THROTTLE ANGLE (POSITION) SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS