Harsh engine vibration felt in the passenger's compartment ('07 models J35A7 engine)
- Start the engine, and let it idle 20 seconds.
- Check for PGM-FI system DTCs with the HDS.( see «HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)»(ref-372404-S41700709762010092500000) ). Are any Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated? YES - Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting. NO - Go to step 3.
- Select the PGM-FI in the PGM-FI system.
- Select the ACM in the PGM-FI system, and check for ACM system's DTCs with the HDS. Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated? YES - Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting. NO - Go to step 5 .
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Open the engine hood.
- Select the ACM TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
- Do the Fr. ACM SOL OFF with the HDS. Does the engine vibration change when you turn the Fr. ACM SOL OFF? YES - Turn the Fr. ACM SOL to ON, then go to step 11 . NO - Go to step 9 .
- Exit the ACM TEST, and select the Fr. ACM SOL ACTIVATION with the HDS.
- Check the front engine mount with your hand. Does the mount vibrate? YES - Check the mount for damage. If needed, replace the front engine mount (see «ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-294701-S13021035212008081300000) ). If the mount is OK, go to step 1 and recheck. NO - Replace the front engine mount (see «ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-294701-S13021035212008081300000) ).
- Do the Rr. ACM SOL OFF with the HDS. Does the engine vibration change when you turn the Rr. ACM SOL OFF? YES - The ACM system is OK at this time. Check for other engine mount and other engine problems caused vibration. NO - Go to step 12 .
- Exit the ACM TEST, and select the Rr. ACM SOL ACTIVATION with the HDS.
- Check the rear engine mount with your hand. Does the mount vibrate? YES - Check the mount for damage. If needed, replace the rear engine mount (see «REAR ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-294701-S01623988032008081300000) ). If the mount is OK, go to step 1 and recheck. NO - Replace the rear engine mount (see «REAR ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-294701-S01623988032008081300000) ).
Harsh engine vibration felt in the passenger's compartment ('08-10 models J35A7 engine)
- Start the engine, and let it idle 20 seconds.
- Check for PGM-FI system DTCs with the HDS ( see «HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)»(ref-372404-S41700709762010092500000) ). Are any Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated? YES - Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting NO - Go to step 3.
- Select the ACM in the PGM-FI system, and check for ACM system's DTCs with the HDS. Are any Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated? YES - Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting NO - Go to step 4.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Open the engine hood.
- Select the ACM TEST in the ACM INSPECTION menu with the HDS.
- Do the Fr. ACM SOL OFF with the HDS. Does the engine vibration change when you turn the Fr. ACM SOL OFF? YES - Turn the Fr. ACM SOL to ON, then go to step 10. NO - Go to step 8.
- Exit the ACM TEST, and select the Fr. ACM SOL.V ACTIVATION in the ACM INSPECTION menu with the HDS.
- Check the front engine mount with your hand. Does the mount vibrate? YES - Check the mount for damage (see «ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-294701-S13021035212008081300000) ). If needed, replace the front engine mount. If the mount is OK, go to step 1 and recheck. NO - Replace the front engine mount (see «ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-294701-S13021035212008081300000) ).
- Do the Rr. ACM SOL OFF with the HDS. Does the engine vibration change when you turn the Rr. ACM SOL OFF? YES - The ACM system is OK at this time. Check the other engine mounts and any other engine problems that can cause vibration . NO - Go to step 11.
- Exit the ACM TEST, and select the Rr. ACM SOL.V ACTIVATION in the ACM INSPECTION menu with the HDS.
- Check the rear engine mount with your hand. Does the mount vibrate? YES - Check the mount for damage. If needed, replace the rear engine mount (see «REAR ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-294701-S01623988032008081300000) ). If the mount is OK, go to step 1 and recheck. NO - Replace the rear engine mount (see «REAR ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT»(ref-294701-S01623988032008081300000) ) .
Scheme 674
Scheme 674: '07 model J35A7 engine
- Remove the lower glove box (see «LOWER GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-294712-S04683620992008081300000) ), and the right kick panel (see step 2 on «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(ref-294711-S28919579412008081300000) ).
- Disconnect the engine mount control unit, 20P connector (A).
- Remove the engine mount control unit (B).
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 675
Scheme 675: '08-10 Models J35A7 engine
- Remove the lower glove box (see «LOWER GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-294712-S04683620992008081300000) ), and the right kick panel (see step 2 on «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(ref-294711-S28919579412008081300000) ).
- Disconnect the engine mount control unit 16P connector (A).
- Remove the engine mount control unit (B).
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.