Honda Civic Service Manual page 786

Linear Solenoid Assembly
Test
1. Disconnect the linear solenoid connector.
LINEAR SOLENOID
4 .
Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and the
No. 2 terminals of the linear solenoid connector.
STANDARD: applox. 5 O
lf the resistance is out of specification, replace the
linear solenoid assembly.
Connect the No. 2 terminal of the linsar solenoid con-
nector to the batterv positive terminal and connect
the No. 1 terminal to the battery negative terminal A
clicking sound should be heard.
lf not, remove the linear solenoid assembly.
Check that the linear solenoid fluid passage Ior dust
or dirt.
C o n n e c t t h e N o . 2 t e r m i n a l o f t h e l i n e a r s o l e n o i d
connector to the battery positive terminal and con-
nect the No, 1 terminal to the battery negative terma-
nal. Check that the valve moves.
Disconnect one of the battery terminals and check
that the valve releases.
NOTE: You can see the valve movement through
the fluid passage in the mounting surface of the lin-
ear solenoid assembly.
LINEAR SOLENOID
VALVE
lf the valve binds, or moves sluggishly, or the linear
solenoid does not operate, replace the linear solenoid
assembly.
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