Honda Accord: Power Assist Check
tires and wheels at the correct tire pressure.
1. Check the power steering fluid level (see page 17-28).
2. Start the engine, let it idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to warm up the fluid.
3. Attach a commercially available spring scale (A) to the steering wheel. With the engine idling and the vehicle on a clean, dry floor, pull the scale as shown and read it as soon as the tires begin to turn.
-If the scale reads no more than the specification, the steering gearbox and pump are OK.
-If the scale reads more than the specification, troubleshoot the steering system (see page 17-24).
Initial turning load: 29 N
Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check
1. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Measure how far you can turn the steering wheel left
and right without moving the front wheels.
-If the play is within the limit, the ...
See also:
Shift Lock System Circuit
Troubleshooting
1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the
driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Make sure the HDS
communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the
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Oil Pump Overhaul
Exploded View
Oil Pump Removal
1. Turn the crankshaft pulley so its top dead center (TDC)
mark (A) lines up with the pointer (B).
NOTE: The other pointer (C) is not used.
2. Remove the oil ...
Self-diagnostic Function
The audio system has a self-diagnostic function.
NOTE:
• Not all self-diagnostic functions appear on all models.
• There may be other self-diagnostic functions that are for factory us ...