1999 Honda Civic EX

1999 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Basic Diagnostic Procedures

Fig. 1: Identifying Internal Ignition Coil Terminals

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Ignition Coil Resistance Test (Accord 3.0L & Prelude - External Coil)

1. Turn ignition off. Remove primary and secondary leads from ignition coil. Using an ohmmeter, check
primary resistance between ignition coil connector terminals "A" and "B". See Fig. 2 or Fig. 3 .
Resistance should be as specified. See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE table.
2. Check secondary resistance between ignition coil connector terminal "A" and secondary output
terminal (coil tower). See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE table. Check for continuity between
terminals "A" and "C". Continuity should exist. If readings are not within specification, replace coil.

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Fig. 2: Identifying External Ignition Coil Terminals (Accord 3.0L)

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Fig. 3: Identifying External Ignition Coil Terminals (Prelude)

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Ignition Coil Test (Odyssey & SLX)

NOTE: Ensure ignition, fuel and emission systems are working properly before
performing ignition coil test.

1. Remove ignition coil cover. Disconnect connector of suspect coil. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage
between ground and ignition coil harness connector terminal No. 3 (Black/Yellow wire). See Fig. 4. If

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battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check for open in
Black/Yellow wire between suspect ignition coil and fuse No. 11 (15-amp) located at left side under-
dash fuse/relay box.
2. Turn ignition off. Check for continuity between ground and suspect ignition coil harness connector
terminal No. 2 (Black wire). If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, check for
open in Black wire between suspect ignition coil and ground connector G101. Ground connector
G101 is located at left side of engine, on thermostat housing, under radiator fan switch.
3. Disconnect PCM 31-pin connector "C". Check for continuity between body ground and PCM 31-pin
harness connector "C" terminals No. 3 (Blue wire), No. 4 (Yellow/Green wire), No. 12 (Black/Red
wire), No. 13 (Yellow wire), No. 14 (Red wire) and/or No. 23 (White/Blue wire), individually. If
continuity does not exist, go to next step. If continuity exists, check for short in wire between suspect
ignition coil terminal No. 1 and PCM 31-pin connector "C".
4. Reconnect PCM 31-pin connector "C". Turn ignition switch to START position. Measure voltage
between ground and suspect ignition coil harness connector terminal No. 1. If about .5 volts exists,
replace ignition coil. If about .5 volts does not exist, check for open in wire between suspect ignition
coil terminal No. 1 and PCM 31-pin connector "C".

Fig. 4: Identifying Ignition Coil Terminals (Odyssey & SLX)

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

Application Primary Secondary
Accord
F23A1 & F23A4 0.45-0.55 16,800-25,200
F23A5 0.63-0.77 12,800-19,200
J30A1 0.34-0.42 17,100-20,900
Civic
Hitachi 0.45-0.55 22,400-33,600

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Tec
Application 0.63-0.77
Primary 12,800-19,200
Secondary
CR-V
Accord 0.63-0.77 12,800-19,200
Odyssey
F23A1&&SLX
F23A4 0.34-0.42
0.45-0.55 17,100-20,900
16,800-25,200
Prelude
F23A5 0.64-0.78
0.63-0.77 14,400-21,600
12,800-19,200

IGNITION CONTROL MODULE

NOTE: If MIL comes on, check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). See
appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article. Before preforming IGNITION
CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST, ensure ignition, fuel and emissions
systems are operating properly. Ignition Control Module (ICM) is located in
distributor housing. See Fig. 5-Fig. 11 .

NOTE: Manufacturer does not provide tests for the ICM, they provide a series of
input test to ensure the rest of the system is working properly before
replacing components. If all tests check okay, the ICM should be replaced.
Odyssey and SLX are not equipped with an ICM.

Ignition Control Module (ICM) Input Test (Accord 4-Cyl.)

1. Turn ignition off. Remove distributor cap, rotor and leak cover. Disconnect wires from ICM. See Fig.
5 or Fig. 6 . Turn ignition on. Check for voltage between ground and ICM Black/Yellow wire. If
battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check for an open in
Black/Yellow wire between ignition switch and ICM.
2. Turn ignition on. Check for voltage between ground and ICM White/Black wire (F23A1 and F23A4
engines), or White/Blue wire (F23A5 engine). See Fig. 5 or Fig. 6 . If battery voltage exists, go to
next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check ignition coil. See appropriate IGNITION COIL
RESISTANCE TEST. Replace coil as necessary. If ignition coil is okay, check for an open in
White/Black wire (F23A1 and F23A4 engines) or White/Blue wire (F23A5 engine), between ICM and
ignition coil.
3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM 25-pin "B" connector. Check for continuity in Yellow/Green wire
between PCM 25-pin connector terminal B13 and ICM. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If
continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open in Yellow/Green wire.
4. Check for continuity between ground and Yellow/Green wire. If continuity does not exist, go to next
step. If continuity exists, repair short to ground in Yellow/Green wire. If continuity does not exist,
replace ICM.

Ignition Control Module (ICM) Input Test (Accord 3.0L)

1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect 3-pin connector from distributor (ICM). See Fig. 7. Turn ignition on.
Check for voltage between ground and ICM harness connector terminal No. 2 (Black/Yellow wire). If
battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check ignition coil. See
appropriate IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE TEST. Replace coil as necessary. If ignition coil is
okay, check for an open in Black/Yellow wire between ICM and ignition coil. See WIRING
DIAGRAMS article.
2. Ensure ignition is on. Check for voltage between ground and ICM harness connector terminal No. 3
(Blue wire). If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check ignition
coil. See appropriate IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE TEST. Replace coil as necessary. If ignition
coil is okay, check for an open in Blue wire between ICM and ignition coil. See WIRING

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DIAGRAMS article.
3. Disconnect PCM 25-pin connector "B". Check for continuity in Yellow/Green wire between ICM
terminal No. 1 and PCM 25-pin connector "B" terminal No. 13. If continuity exists, go to next step. If
continuity does not exist, repair open in Yellow/Green wire.
4. Check for continuity between ICM harness connector terminal No. 1 and ground. If continuity exists,
replace ICM. If continuity does not exist and all other tests are okay, replace ICM.

Ignition Control Module (ICM) Input Test (Civic)

1. Turn ignition off. Remove distributor cap, rotor and leak cover (TEC). Disconnect wires from ICM.
See Fig. 8 or Fig. 9 . Turn ignition on. Check for voltage between ground and Black/Yellow wire. If
battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check for an open in
Black/Yellow wire between ICM and IGN COIL fuse No. 9 (15-amp) located in underdash fuse/relay
box. Repair wire as necessary.
2. Turn ignition on. Check for voltage between ground and Blue2 wire (Hitachi) or White/Blue wire
(TEC). See Fig. 8 or Fig. 9 . If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist,
check ignition coil. See appropriate IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE TEST. If ignition coil is
okay, check Blue2 wire (Hitachi) or White/Blue wire (TEC) between ignition coil and ICM. Repair as
necessary.
3. Turn ignition switch off. On all models except D16Y5 engine with M/T, disconnect PCM 25-pin
connector "B". On D16Y5 engine with M/T, disconnect PCM 32-pin connector "A". On all models,
check for continuity in Yellow/Green wire between ICM and PCM 25-pin connector "B" terminal No.
13 (except D16Y5 engine with M/T) or PCM 32-pin connector "A" terminal No. 20 (D16Y5 engine
with M/T). See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does
not exist, repair open in Yellow/Green wire.
4. Check for continuity between ground and Yellow/Green wire. If continuity does not exist, go to next
step. If continuity exists, repair short to ground in Yellow/Green wire.
5. Check for continuity in Blue1 wire between ICM and 2-pin, Natural tachometer test connector.
Tachometer test connector is located at left rear corner of engine compartment, behind strut tower. If
continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open in Blue1 wire.
6. Check for continuity between ground and Blue 1 wire. If continuity exists, repair short to ground in
Blue1 wire. If continuity does not exist, wiring is okay. Replace ICM.

Ignition Control Module (ICM) Input Test (CR-V)

1. Turn ignition off. Remove distributor cap, rotor and leak cover. Disconnect wires from ICM. See Fig.
10. Turn ignition on. Check for voltage between ground and Black/Yellow wire. If battery voltage
exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check for an open in Black/Yellow wire
between ignition switch and ICM. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Repair wire as necessary.
2. Turn ignition on. Check for voltage between ground and White/Blue wire. If battery voltage exists, go
to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check ignition coil. See appropriate IGNITION COIL
RESISTANCE TEST. Replace coil as necessary. If ignition coil is okay, check for an open in
White/Blue wire between ICM and ignition coil. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
3. Disconnect PCM 25-pin connector "B". Check for continuity in Yellow/Green wire between ICM and
PCM 25-pin harness connector "B" terminal No. 13. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity
does not exist, repair open in Yellow/Green wire.
4. Check for continuity between ground and Yellow/Green wire. If continuity exists, repair short to
ground in Yellow/Green wire. If continuity does not exist and wiring is okay, replace ICM.

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Ignition Control Module (ICM) Input Test (Prelude)

1. Turn ignition off. Remove distributor cap, rotor and leak cover. Disconnect wires from ICM. See Fig.
11. Turn ignition on. Check for voltage between ground and Black/Yellow wire. If battery voltage
exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check for an open in Black/Yellow wire
between ignition switch and ICM.
2. Turn ignition on. Check for voltage between ground and Green wire. See Fig. 11. If battery voltage
exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, check ignition coil. See appropriate
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE TEST. Replace coil as necessary. If ignition coil is okay, check
for an open in Green wire between ICM and ignition coil.
3. Turn ignition switch off. Disconnect PCM 32-pin connector "A". Check for continuity in
Yellow/Green wire between PCM 32-pin harness connector "A" terminal No. 20 and ICM. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair
open in Yellow/Green wire.
4. Check for continuity between ground and Yellow/Green wire. If continuity does not exist, go to next
step. If continuity exists, repair short to ground in Yellow/Green wire.
5. Reconnect PCM 32-pin connector "A". Disconnect instrument cluster 16-pin connector. Check for
continuity in Blue wire between ICM and tachometer. If continuity exists, go to next step. If
continuity does not exist, repair open in Blue wire.
6. Check for continuity between ground and Blue wire. If continuity exists, repair short to ground in
Blue wire. If continuity does not exist, replace ICM.

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Fig. 5: Exploded View Of Distributor (Accord 2.3L F23A1 & F23A Engines)
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Fig. 6: Exploded View Of Distributor (Accord 2.3L F23A5 Engine)

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Fig. 7: Exploded View Of Distributor (Accord 3.0L)

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Fig. 8: Exploded View Of Distributor (Civic - Hitachi)

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Fig. 9: Exploded View Of Distributor (Civic - TEC)

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Fig. 10: Exploded View Of Distributor (CR-V)

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Fig. 11: Exploded View Of Distributor (Prelude)

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IDLE SPEED & IGNITION TIMING

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See appropriate IDLE SPEED & IGNITION
TIMING tables. For adjustment procedures, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article. Before checking
or adjusting idle, ensure MIL has not been reported on, timing is correct, and that spark plugs, air cleaner
and PCV system are okay.

IDLE SPEED & IGNITION TIMING

For further information on idle speed adjustments and specifications, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS
article.

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IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM)

Application (1) Specification
Accord
2.3L 10-14 @ 650-750
3.0L 8-12 @ 630-730
Civic
B16A2 Engine (2) (3) 14-18 @ 650-750
A/T Or CVT (2) (3) 10-14 @ 650-750
M/T (2) (3) 10-14 @ 620-720
CR-V 14-18 @ 700-800
Odyssey & SLX 8-12 @ 680-780
Prelude 13-17 @ 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.

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