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1. PCM Tester Software SN821 Basic Functions amp Generic OBDII 06 23 98 Q PCM Tester Software SN812 Basic Functions amp Generic OBDII 02 19 98 Q PCM Tester Software SN811 Basic Functions amp Generic OBDII Selected PGM Update Applications PDM Tester Software SN900 dated 09 21 98 Basic Functior MODEL SYSTEMS F SRS 95 OBDII amp A T 96 Immobi 98 ABS 98 A T 98 Immobi 98 ABD 98 SRS 94 OBDII amp A T 96 ABS 96 CNG 98 OBDII amp SRS 95 OBDII amp A T 95 Immobi 98 ABS 98 5 cartridge For 94 95 5 use powertr SRS 94 OBDII amp A T 96 obilizer amp n Al ABS Inmob All makes amp models ATTS 197 Complete NOTE Near the top of the screen is a list with three or more PGM Tester software versions with the latest one highlighted At the bottom is application info describing which vehicles and systems are covered in the highlighted version 4 To select the latest version move the cursor to the bottom of the screen and click on Complete Then you ll see this display with a picture of the PGM Tester and some additional steps Prepare PGM Tester For Update PGM TESTER 1 WARNING MONITOR ACTIVE PRESSING CONTINUE BELOW WILL ERASE ALL DATA AND PROGRAMS ON THE PCM TESTER CARD AND UPDATE IT WITH THE SELECTED PROGRAM Description PGM Tester Software SN900 Basic Functions2. P N H C Torque Head Sealing E _ 105 N m Bolt 28 mm 76 lb ft Washer 12207 634 300 1119924 28 mm Block Sealing 40 N m Bolt 16 mm 11106 PT0 300 4769659 29 Ib ft Washer 12207 PC6 300 2508059 16 mm Block Sealing 55 N m Bolt 20 mm 15233 PK1 000 2622371 40 Ib ft Washer 94109 20000 0251728 20 mm Head Sealing 17N m Screw 12208 PG6 300 2661114 12 Ib ft Noises From Engine Trans or Power Steering On the 98 Accord V6 various grinding moaning or clicking noises heard with the engine running can be resolved by bird caging the end of the right side engine ground wire Here s how to do it 1 Remove the bolt from the terminal end of the ground wire The wire is near the right inner fender on the front of the strut tower 2 Insert a small screwdriver into the terminal end and twist the wire until the strands become parallel Untwist the wire strands Bird cage the wire 3 Hold the wire and push the terminal end toward it so the wire strands bulge into the shape of a bird cage 4 Reinstall the wire 5 Run the engine to verify that the noises are gone HomeLink Won t Program 98 Accord If you can t program the HomeLink transmitter on a 98 Accord you may need to erase the factory test data in the system s memory To do this press and hold the two outside buttons on the HomeLink transmitter until the LED starts to blink You may need to hold the bu
3. a 98 Accord you need to do the troubleshooting on page 11 80 of the 98 99 Accord S M During the procedure when it asks you to install a known good ECM PCM save yourself some time by using the new shortcut on page 11 5 If the DTC goes away when the known good ECM PCM is connected replace the original ECM PCM And when you replace the ECM PCM don t forget to reprogram the new one to the vehicle keys Reprogramming is in S B 98 024 ECM PCM Replacement and Substitution filed under Body Electrical Leather Seat Noise On vehicles with leather seating surfaces the leather to leather contact can cause what sounds like a rattle when you drive over rough roads The noise usually happens because of contact between the seat back and the cushion To confirm the cause change the position of the seat back the noise will be worse when it s fully forward and get more quiet when it s reclined To eliminate the noise apply a light film of liquid dishwashing soap such as Dawn to the contact surfaces with a clean finger or shop towel and wipe off the excess Don t use a lot of soap and keep it off the seating surfaces Pass this tip on to your customers they might want to use it too No Ceiling Light on 90 98 Accords On any 90 97 Accord or 98 Accord DX LX if the ceiling light doesn t work when you open the doors even though the safety indicator shows the doors opening and closing correctly the safety indicato
4. call Helm at 800 782 4356 and from the choices below ask for the Reorder Number of the book s you need e 97 S Bs Reorder Number Y0504 20 e 96 S Bs Reorder Number Y0461 15 e 95 S Bs Reorder Number Y0434 20 e 94 S Bs Reorder Number Y0413 15 e 93 S Bs Reorder Number Y0381 15 e 92 S Bs Reorder Number Y0380 15 e 91 S Bs Reorder Number Y0379 15 e 74 90 S Bs Reorder Number Y0378 35 Great PQRs Our Service Engineering Information Department is pleased to recognize those who send in Product Quality Reports PQRs that are legible complete well written and include illustrations or photos Thanks to these conscientious professionals who ve sent in great PQRs over the last few months Kordell Balster Harr Honda Darin Bowman Faulkner Honda Mike Curtis Tracy Honda Donna Gillis Casey Honda Nicholas Giusti Marin Honda Linda Hans Brown s Honda City Ryan Hatch John Elway Honda David Holshey Fairfax Honda Dave Lauderdale Lompoc Honda Robert Martel Kolbe Motors Jim Updyke Bob s Honda Tony Weikel Faulkner Honda Sherman Wong Hansel Honda Ben Zatek Carrs Honda Center HONDA ServiceNews Reserved Published by AHM Service 3 s Publications 1919 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA WE SUPPORT 90501 2746 All suggestions become the property of CERTIFICATION THROUGH American Honda Motor Co Inc sending a suggestion gives American Honda permission to pub lish it without f
5. left pressure switch the right pressure switch the lateral G sensor and the steering angle sensor one at a time until you see the reference voltage increase to 5 V Replace the component that held the reference voltage low 11 Do the ATTS function test and the steering angle neutral position memorization shown in S B 97 023 Service Manual Update ATTS Service Procedures filed under Transmission in your S B binder Before Checking a Catalytic Converter DTC Before you troubleshoot an OBD II vehicle that stores DTC P0420 67 catalyst system efficiency below threshold run these quick checks 1 Check for a leak in the exhaust system If you find one repair it clear the DTC and test drive the vehicle e Ifthe DTC doesn t come back return the vehicle to the customer e Ifthe DTC returns go to step 2 2 Connect the PGM Tester and test drive the vehicle while an assistant monitors the voltage signal from the secondary oxygen sensor HO2S S2 After the catalyst reaches operating temperature the HO2S S2 voltage should stay between 0 5 and 0 8 V at steady cruising speed During deceleration the voltage should be steady at 0 1 V or less e Ifthe voltage readings are OK clear the DTC and return the vehicle to the customer e At cruising speed if the voltage fluctuates or stays below 5 V go to step 3 3 Measure the inlet and outlet external temperatures of the catalytic converter with a thermometer capable
6. HONDA ServiceNewsS October 98 How to Install PGM Tester Software We know we know S Bs and S N articles constantly remind you to have the latest software version loaded in your PGM Tester but they don t describe how to install it Installation is pretty simple you just need to know the basics of the DCS Dealer Communication System Grab your PGM Tester and follow these steps 1 Find the HONDANET 2000 DCS computer terminal with the PGM Tester update cable attached to it The cable has an adapter plug that connects it to the back of the terminal Some of the latest cables also have a label showing which end connects to the Tester 2 At the DCS terminal log into the system by typing your dealer number operator ID and password If you don t know these numbers ask your service or parts manager for them When you click on Complete this display appears HH HONDANET 2000 Sales Service Parts Administration AHFC Miscellaneous Publications EMESIS Emulation System PGM Tester gt Update PGM Card 3 From the list of choices across the top of the screen click on Service Bay and PGM Tester appears Then click on Update PGM Card and you ll see this display Ea HONDANET 2000 Update Program Card Sales Service Parts Administration AHFC Miscellaneous Publications Service Bay Emulation System Version Date Size Drive Description 09 21 98 Q POM Tester Software SN900 Basic Functions amp Generic OBDII 06 25 98 Q
7. amp Generic Version Date _SN900 09 21 98 1 Turn PGM Tester OFF press the and EXIT buttons 2 Plug AC Adapter cable into PGM Tester 3 Plug RS232 Cable into PGM Tester the other end must be plugged into PC s serial port 4 Insert replace PGM Card for update 5 Set PGM Tester to MONITOR ACTIVE mode hold the YES and buttons then press the button 6 Select Continue For detailed instructions and troubleshooting select Help below Complete Section 5 With PGM Tester in hand make sure the 4MB PGM Card P N 02002181 is installed in it and follow the steps on the screen to complete the software update When the update is completed it takes about 10 minutes the screen above will appear again Easy ID for CR V and Accord Transmitters Keyless remote transmitters used on 97 98 CR Vs and 98 Accords look similar but aren t interchangeable Use the info below to identify them On 97 98 CR Vs security system transmitters have the word OPTION on the Option button Transmitters for CR Vs with keyless entry systems have an open trunk picture on the Option button On 98 Accord LXs transmitters have the word OPTION on the Option button Transmitters for EX models have an open trunk picture on the option button To avoid mixing up Accord EX and CR V keyless entry transmitters turn the transmit
8. of reading up to 500 F e Ifthe outlet temperature is more than 100 F hotter than the inlet temperature the converter is OK clear the DTC and return the vehicle to the customer e Ifthe outlet temperature is less than 100 F hotter than the inlet temperature replace the converter Use One Piece Brake Lathe Mount In August a one piece speed mount P N KWI 10800300 for the on car brake lathe was sent to your service manager It replaces the old two piece mount The one piece mount is much easier to use and it ll help you avoid comebacks on your disc refinishing jobs For more info see the August 25 1998 revision of S B 86 020 Honda Brake Disc Refinishing Guidelines S M Fix 98 Accord Multiplex Mode Test 2 On page 22 129 of the 98 99 Accord S M cross out Ignition key switch in the list of circuits you can check with the driver s multiplex control unit in the mode 2 test Since the ignition switch must be ON to check any of the circuits the control unit can t check the ignition switch Bumper End Sticks Out on 798 Accords If the end of the rear bumper sticks out on a 98 Accord 4 door push it in to reattach it If this doesn t work remove the taillight so you can see the alignment of the bumper end and its clip Then as you push on the end you can guide it onto the clip HOLDING CLIP BUMPER END S M Fix Keyless Entry Control Unit Input Test To test keyless entry control uni
9. r s printed circuit board may be damaged To check the board remove the gauge assembly and ground the BLK WHT wire in the safety connector s 14P connector If the ceiling light comes on when the wire is grounded the safety indicator printed circuit board is damaged and must be replaced ASSEMBLY So what causes the board to go bad It s usually because of an aftermarket security system Many of these systems use the safety indicator s BLK WHT wire also the main wire for the ceiling light circuit to indicate when the doors are open If the wire can t handle the amperage requirements of the aftermarket system the circuit board gets damaged and the ceiling light won t work Tips on Immobilizer Here are three tips to use when you work on a 97 98 Prelude s immobilizer control unit e To get keys that will match the immobilizer control unit if all the vehicle s keys are lost or stolen you need to replace the immobilizer control unit and program it to the vehicle New control units come with a black master key a gray valet key and a red learning key The new keys need to be cut to match the vehicle s ignition switch and locks e When using the PGM Tester to program a new immobilizer control unit the Tester will prompt you to do several operations with the original keys The keys that come with the new control unit are considered original keys If any keys from the vehicle are still available the Teste
10. r considers them to be new keys To avoid confusion between original and new keys tag the keys that come with the new control unit e To program a new immobilizer control unit refer to S B 96 051 Information on the Immobilizer System filed under Electrical in your S B binder ATTS Indicator On amp No DTCs 97 98 Prelude If a Prelude s ATTS active torque transfer system indicator is on but the PGM Tester doesn t retrieve any ATTS DTCs troubleshoot the ATTS with this procedure 1 Disconnect the PGM Tester from the vehicle s DLC data link connector 2 Make sure you have the anti theft code for the radio then write down the radio station presets 3 Disconnect both battery cables then hold them together for 15 seconds 4 Reconnect the battery cables 5 Enter the anti theft code for the radio and the radio station presets then set the clock 6 Remove the passenger s door sill molding and kick panel see page 20 41 of the 97 99 Prelude S M 7 Peel back the carpet in the front passenger s footwell to expose the ECM cover 8 Connect a voltmeter between the YEL BLU wire cavity 26 of the ATTS control 26P connector and body ground The 26P connector is the one on the right ATTS CONTROL UNIT ECM COVER 9 Turn the ignition switch on and read the reference voltage e If less than 5 volts go to step 10 e If the reading is 5 volts go to step 11 10 Disconnect the connectors for the
11. t inputs on a 97 Accord half the time you need to disconnect the control unit s 12P and 18P connectors and half the time you need to keep them connected In the S M it s implied that all tests are done with the connectors disconnected For clarification write in this note below step 3 on page 23 312 of the 97 Accord S M NOTE To do an input test on cavities Al A2 A3 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A11 A12 A15 and A17 reconnect the control unit s 12P and 18P connectors Make sure you insert the wire probe from the wire side of the connectors Summary of Service Info Now in S N Along with this S N and in future issues you ll find a summary sheet that lists service information mailed to your service manager the previous month The summary will typically include bulletins manuals newsletters installation instructions and the latest PGM Tester software update If you see something on the summary that you need but didn t receive ask your service manager for a copy of it Do You Know Where Your S Bs Are Are your S Bs neatly filed away in your S B binders so you can easily find them While we hope the answer is Yes we know it s sometimes hard to keep up with S B filing That s where the S B bound books can help you They contain all S Bs issued in a given calendar year including recalls and product updates conveniently organized by service category The S B bound books aren t free but they re easy to get Just
12. ters over and use this illustration to identify them ACCORD EX Use the Right Fuel Gauge Sending Unit If you need to replace the fuel sending unit on a 98 Accord as described in S B 98 056 Inaccurate Fuel Gauge make sure you install the new and improved unit To identify the new unit look at the wires going into its connector if one of the wires is solid yellow you have a new unit Accord V6 L4 Fuel Gauge Characteristics On the 98 Accord V6 the fuel gauge drops to empty when you turn the ignition switch off On L4 models the gauge retains its reading with the key off These are normal characteristics for both models Cold Start Crank Time Too Long A low fuel level can cause a long crank time at cold start up on 96 98 Civics To test the crank time use a stopwatch or the PGM Tester and make sure the fuel tank is at least 1 2 full A cold start crank time of up to two seconds is normal With the fuel tank close to empty the crank time will be even longer Oil amp Coolant Gallery Plugs Now Available On Accords Civics and Odysseys most oil and coolant gallery plug bolts and washers are now available as separate parts If you need to replace or just tighten the plugs find what you need in the chart below NOTE The 28 mm head sealing bolt isn t available yet If you have one that s leaking try replacing its washer and retightening it to 105 N m 76 lb ft Description
13. ttons for up to 30 seconds If you still can t program the transmitter call HomeLink at 800 355 3515 Fix Rear Hatch Water Leaks on 98 CR Vs On 98 CR Vs a water leak from the rear hatch glass can be caused by the hatch hinges pinching the top corners of the rear weatherstrip Follow this procedure to confirm the problem and fix it 1 Open the hatch glass and the tailgate then look for a flattening or distortion at the top corners of the rear weatherstrip Look for weatherstrip distortion here 2 Ifthe weatherstrip is distorted pull it away from the corners to expose the body flange BODY _ FLANGE 3 Cover the flange with a shop towel then bend the area under the distortion slightly downward with pliers This will allow some clearance between the weatherstrip and the hinges 4 Reinstall the weatherstrip 5 Sitting on the tailgate move the glass to its closed position and make sure the top corners of the hinges don t touch the weatherstrip 6 If the hinges still touch the weatherstrip loosen the hinge mounting nuts and adjust the hatch rearward about 2 mm Hatch adjustment is on page 20 81 of the 97 98 CR V S M Armrest Can t Be Added on CR Vs with M T Since it may interfere with the floor mounted shift lever there s no way to add a driver s seat armrest on CR Vs with M T In fact the seat frame doesn t even have an armrest bracket Where s the CR V Keyless Entry Sec
14. urity Info To quickly find keyless entry remote transmitter and security system info on CR Vs use these page references from the 97 98 S M and ETM e Keyless entry troubleshooting is in the Power Door Lock section of the S M beginning on page 23 123 e Remote transmitter troubleshooting and programming are on pages 23 130 and 23 131 of the S M For security system wire diagrams and a description of how the system works refer to pages 133 thru 133 7 of the ETM Rear Wheel ABS Quick Checks 94 97 Passport To diagnose ABS DTC 9 high resistance in speed sensor on a 94 97 Passport with rear ABS do these two quick checks 1 Unplug the 2P connector from the speed sensor on the differential and measure the resistance between the connector s WHT and BLK wires e Ifthe resistance is more than 2 5 kQ replace the sensor clear the DTC and return the vehicle to the customer e Ifthe resistance is less than 2 5 kQ plug in the speed sensor connector and go to step 2 2 Unplug the connector from the rear wheel ABS control module under the front passenger s seat and measure the resistance between the connector s BLU and YEL wires If the resistance is more than 2 5 kQ there s an open circuit between the control unit and the speed sensor Plug in the connector then look for and repair the open circuit Shortcut Diagnosing DTC P1607 on 98 Accords To diagnose DTC P1607 ECM PCM internal failure on
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