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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Other Honda Prelude V

Specifications 9 illustrations ~337 words

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression at specified cranking speed, with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

ApplicationSpecification
Accord
2.3L (F23A1 & F23A4)9.3:1
2.3L (F23A5)8.8:1
3.0L (J30A1)9.4:1
Civic
D16Y5 & D16Y79.4:1
D16Y89.6:1
CR-V9.2:1
Oasis & Odyssey9.3:1
Prelude10.0:1

ENGINE COMPRESSION RATIO

Model(1) Standard psi (kg/cm 2 )Minimum psi (kg/cm 2 )(2) Minimum RPM
Accord
F23A5 & J30A1178 (12.5)135 (9.5)200
F23A1 & F23A4242 (17.0)135 (9.5)250
Civic184 (13.0)135 (9.5)250
CR-V220 (15.5)135 (9.5)250
Oasis & Odyssey242 (17.0)135 (9.5)250
Prelude185 (13.0)135 (9.5)250
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ). (2) With Wide Open Throttle (WOT).
(1)Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ).
(2)With Wide Open Throttle (WOT).

ENGINE COMPRESSION

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. Always refer to SERVICE INFORMATION underhood label in engine compartment. If underhood label and article specifications differ, always use underhood label specifications.

ModelIntake In. (mm)Exhaust In. (mm)
Accord
2.3L0.009-0.011 (0.24-0.28).011-0.013 (0.28-0.32)
3.0L0.008-0.009 (0.20-0.24).011-0.013 (0.28-0.32)
Civic0.007-0.009 (0.17-0.23).009-0.011 (0.23-0.28)
CR-V (1)0.003-0.005 (0.08-0.12).006-0.008 (0.16-0.20)
Oasis & Odyssey0.009-0.011 (0.24-0.28).011-0.013 (0.28-0.32)
Prelude (1)0.006-0.007 (0.15-0.19).007-0.008 (0.17-0.21)
(1) Measure between camshaft and rocker arm.
(1)Measure between camshaft and rocker arm.

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS (COLD)

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
Accord
F23A1 & F23A40.45-0.5516,800-25,200
F23A50.63-0.7712,800-19,200
J30A10.34-0.4217,100-20,900
Civic
Hitachi0.45-0.5522,400-33,600
Tec0.63-0.7712,800-19,200
CR-V0.63-0.7712,800-19,200
Oasis & Odyssey0.40-0.6022,400-33,600
Prelude0.64-0.7814,400-21,600

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

DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS

Triggering of fuel injectors is dependent upon pulsed voltage signals generated by TDC/CKP/CYP sensors. For testing of these signals, see BASIC TESTING article.

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models25,000 Maximum

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

SPARK PLUGS

Note. Always refer to SERVICE INFORMATION underhood label in engine compartment. If underhood label article specifications differ, always use underhood label specifications.

ApplicationNGKNippondenso
Accord
2.3LZFR5F-11KJ16CR-L11
3.0LPZFR5F-11PKJ16CR-L11
Civic
D16Y5 EngineZFR4F-11KJ14CR-L11
D16Y7 EngineZFR5F-11KJ16CR-L11
D16Y8 EngineZFR5F-11KJ16CR-L11
CR-VZFR5F-11KJ16CR-L11
Oasis & OdysseyZFR5F-11KJ16CR-L11
PreludePZFR6F-11PKJ20CR-L11

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Accord 3.0L(1) 0.039-0.051 (1.0-1.3)13
Prelude(1) 0.039-0.051 (1.0-1.3)13
All Other Models0.039-0.043 (1.0-1.1)13
(1) Do not adjust gap, replace spark plug of out of specification.
(1)Do not adjust gap, replace spark plug of out of specification.

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Accord 2.3L, CR-V, Oasis & Odyssey)
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Accord 2.3L, CR-V, Oasis & Odyssey)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Accord 3.0L)
Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Accord 3.0L)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Civic (Hitachi))
Scheme 3: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Civic (Hitachi))

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Civic (TEC))
Scheme 4: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Civic (TEC))

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Prelude)
Scheme 5: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Prelude)

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Ignition Timing Marks (Accord 2.3L, Oasis & Odyssey)
Scheme 6: Ignition Timing Marks (Accord 2.3L, Oasis & Odyssey)

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Ignition Timing Marks (Accord 3.0L)
Scheme 7: Ignition Timing Marks (Accord 3.0L)

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Ignition Timing Marks (Civic & CR-V)
Scheme 8: Ignition Timing Marks (Civic & CR-V)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Ignition Timing Marks (Prelude)
Scheme 9: Ignition Timing Marks (Prelude)

IGNITION TIMING

Note. Always refer to SERVICE INFORMATION underhood label in engine compartment. If underhood label and article specifications differ, always use underhood label specifications.

ApplicationSpecification
Accord
2.3L10-14 @ 650-750
3.0L8-12 @ 630-730
Civic
A/T Or CVT(2) (3) 10-14 @ 650-750
M/T(2) (3) 10-14 @ 620-720
CR-V14-18 @ 700-800
Oasis & Odyssey10-14 @ 650-750
Prelude13-17 @ 650-750
(1) Check in no-load condition (headlights, blower motor, rear defogger, A/C and cooling fan off) with M/T in neutral or A/T in Neutral or Park. (2) Canadian 10-14 @ 700-800. (3) With SCS service connector (T/N 07PAZ-0010100) connected to 2-pin service check connector located under passenger side instrument panel.
(1)Check in no-load condition (headlights, blower motor, rear defogger, A/C and cooling fan off) with M/T in neutral or A/T in Neutral or Park.
(2)Canadian 10-14 @ 700-800.
(3)With SCS service connector (T/N 07PAZ-0010100) connected to 2-pin service check connector located under passenger side instrument panel.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM) (1)

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationAt Idle psi (kg/cm 2 )
Accord
2.3L
Vacuum Hose Disconnected & Pinched47-54 (3.3-3.8)
Vacuum Hose Connected38-46 (2.7-3.2)
3.0L
Vacuum Hose Disconnected & Pinched41-48 (2.9-3.4)
Vacuum Hose Connected32-40 (2.3-2.8)
Civic
Vacuum Hose Disconnected & Pinched38-46 (2.7-3.2)
Vacuum Hose Connected28-36 (2.0-2.5)
CR-V
Vacuum Hose Disconnected & Pinched38-46 (2.7-3.2)
Vacuum Hose Connected30-37 (2.1-2.6)
Oasis & Odyssey
Vacuum Hose Disconnected & Pinched47-54 (3.3-3.8)
Vacuum Hose Connected38-46 (2.7-3.2)
Prelude
Vacuum Hose Disconnected & Pinched40-47 (2.8-3.3)
Vacuum Hose Connected30-37 (2.1-2.6)

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

Note. Information not available from manufacturer. For fuel injector diagnosis, see specific misfire DTCs in TESTS W/CODES - INTRODUCTION article or the following articles

  1. For Accord, see PGM-FI SYSTEM or PGM-FI SYSTEM (V6) (SUPPLEMENT) .
  2. For Civic, see TESTS W/CODES - TESTS .
  3. For CR-V, see TESTS W/CODES - TESTS .
  4. For Honda Odyssey of Isuzu Oasis see, «TESTS W/CODES - TESTS»(ref-16349) .
  5. For Prelude, seeTESTS W/CODES - TESTS .

IDLE SPEED & CO MIXTURE

For further information on idle speed adjustments and specifications, see TESTS W/CODES - INTRODUCTION article.

IDLE CO LEVEL

ApplicationMaximum CO Level
All Models0.1%

IDLE CO LEVEL

FAST IDLE SPEED

ApplicationRPM
Accord
2.3L1350-1450
3.0L(2)
Civic(2)
CR-V1300-1700
Oasis & Odyssey1100-1500
Prelude1200-1600
(1) Transmission in Neutral or Park. (2) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Transmission in Neutral or Park.
(2)Information not available from manufacturer.

FAST IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

Note. For testing procedures, see TESTS W/CODES - INTRODUCTION or SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. See THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE .

ConditionVolts
Throttle Valve
Fully Closed0.5
Wide Open4.5-4.8

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE

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