Honda Accord: Throttle Body Test
Carbon Accumulation Check
NOTE: If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has been reported on, check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the ECM/PCM. If it doesn't, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see page 11-181).
4. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
5. Check the REL TP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. The reading should be below 2.46 percent. If it is not, clean the throttle body (see page 11-332).
Throttle Position Learning Check
NOTE: If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has been reported on, check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the ECM/PCM. If it doesn't, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see page 11-181).
4. Select the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
5. Do the TP POSITION CHECK in the ETCS TEST. If needed, clean the throttle body (see page 11-332).
Throttle Body Cleaning
Do n o t i n s e r t : your fingers into the installed throve
body when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) or
while the ignition switch is in ON (II). If you do, you
will seriously injure your ...
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Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are two ways to tow your
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Parking Brake Switch Test
NOTE: if both the ABS/VSA indicator and the brake
system indicator come on at the same time, check the
VSA system for DTCs first (see page 19-48).
1. Remove the center console (see page 20-158).
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Transmission Range Switch Test
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake,
block the rear wheels, and raise the front of the
. vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the left front wheel.
3. ...