General Information Chassis and Paint Codes ’06 Model ............................’07 Model ............................’08 Model ............................’09 Model ............................Identification Number Locations ........1-6 Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations . 1-7 Under-hood Emission Control Label ......
Engine Type K20Z2: 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport a. Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle Fuel-injected engine 2HH: Honda of Canada Mfg., b. Serial Number Honda Canada Inc. Acura passenger vehicle Transmission Number b.
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K20Z2: 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine a. Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle K20Z3: 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport 2HH: Honda of Canada Mfg., Fuel-injected engine Honda Canada Inc. b. Serial Number −...
K20Z2: 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine a. Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle K20Z3: 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport 2HH: Honda of Canada Mfg., Fuel-injected engine Honda Canada Inc. b. Serial Number 3300001 : K20Z2 −...
K20Z2: 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport Fuel-injected engine a. Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle K20Z3: 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC Sequential Multiport 2HH: Honda of Canada Mfg., Fuel-injected engine Honda Canada Inc. b. Serial Number −...
General Information Identification Number Locations K20Z2 engine Model: Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Number (VIN) Engine Transmission Engine Transmission Number Number Number Number (Manual) (Automatic) K20Z3 engine Model: Engine Number Transmission Number (Manual)
Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations Front Passenger’s Compartment: SRS WARNING INFORMATION MONITOR NOTICE STEERING COLUMN NOTICE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE DANGER FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE TENSIONER CAUTION SIDE AIRBAG MODULE DANGER SIDE AIRBAG CAUTION FRONT SEAT BELT Located on driver’s and TENSIONER CAUTION passenger’s doorjamb Steering Wheel: Rear Passenger’s Compartment:...
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General Information Danger/Warning/Caution Label Locations (cont’d) Doorjamb Area AIR CONDITIONING AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION INFORMATION INFORMATION and ENGINE COOLANT and ENGINE COOLANT INFORMATION INFORMATION SRS WARNING SRS WARNING TIRE INFORMATION Located on driver’s doorjamb RADIATOR CAP RADIATOR CAP BATTERY BATTERY DANGER...
OBD : CA OBD I I FUEL : GASOLINE THEREAFTER EVERY 5 YEARS. W HEN ADDING OR REPLACING THE COOLANT, ALWAYS USE Honda RECOMMENDED ARB : LEV I I LEV PC OBD : CA OBD I I FUEL : GASOLINE GENUINE LONG-LIFE ANTI-FREEZE / COOLANT TYPE 2.
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A RB : LEVII, LEV (ACCREDITATION ET EN SERVICE) AUCUN AUTRE REGLACE NECESSAIRE. E P A : TIER 2 BIN 5 (ACCREDITATION ET EN SERVICE) HONDA MOTOR CO. , LTD. b. Manufacturer Subcode HNX: HONDA ’08-09 Models c. Family Type...
Lift and Support Points Floor Jack NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy components such as suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall 1. When lifting the front of the vehicle, set the parking safety stands.
General Information Towing If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional Rear: towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain. It is very dangerous. Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle. Flat-bed Equipment −...
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− Wheel Lift Equipment The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and • Improper towing preparation will damage the lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If on the ground.
General Information Parts Marking To deter vehicle theft, certain major components are marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN). Original parts have self-adhesive labels. Replacement body parts have generic self-adhesive labels. These labels should not be removed. The original engine or transmission VIN plates are not transferable to the replacement engine or transmission.
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Specifications Standards and Service Limits Engine Electrical ........................2-2 Engine Assembly ........................2-2 Cylinder Head ..........................2-3 Engine Block ..........................2-4 Engine Lubrication ......................2-5 Cooling System ........................2-6 Fuel and Emissions .............
Standards and Service Limits Engine Electrical Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Ignition coil Rated voltage 12 V Firing order 1 3 4 2 − − − Spark plug Type (K20Z2) DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11 Type (K20Z3) DENSO: SK22PR-M11S 1.0 1.1 mm (0.039 0.043 in.) −...
Cylinder Head Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Head Warpage ――― 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) Height 103.95 104.05 mm (4.093 4.096 in.) − − ――― − − Camshaft End play 0.05 0.20 mm (0.002 0.008 in.) 0.4 mm (0.02 in.) Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance No.
Standards and Service Limits Engine Block Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Block Warpage of deck 0.07 mm (0.003 in.) max. 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) Bore diameter A or l 86.010 86.020 mm (3.3862 3.3866 in.) 86.070 mm (3.3886 in.) −...
Engine Lubrication Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Engine oil Capacity (K20Z2) Engine overhaul 5.3 L (5.6 US qt) Oil change 4.2 L (4.4 US qt) including filter Oil change 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) without filter Capacity (K20Z3) Engine overhaul 5.5 L (5.8 US qt) Oil change...
Standard or New Radiator Coolant capacities (including engine, M/T: engine 6.6 L (1.74 US gal) heater, hoses, and reservoir) overhaul Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/ M/T: coolant 4.3 L (1.14 US gal) Coolant Type 2 change (K20Z2) A/T: engine 6.5 L (1.72 US gal)
Standards and Service Limits Manual Transmission and M/T Differential (5-speed) Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Manual Capacity Fluid change 1.5 L (1.6 US qt) transmission Use Acura MTF Overhaul 1.7 L (1.8 US qt) fluid − − Mainshaft End play 0.11 0.17 mm (0.004 0.007 in.)
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Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Reverse idler I.D. 20.016 20.043 mm (0.7880 0.7891 in.) 20.90 mm (0.832 in.) − − gear Gear-to-reverse gear shaft clearance 0.036 0.084 mm (0.0014 0.0033 in.) − − 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) −...
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Manual Capacity Fluid change 1.5 L (1.6 US qt) transmission Use Honda MTF Overhaul 1.7 L (1.8 US qt) fluid − − Mainshaft End play 0.11 0.17 mm (0.004 0.007 in.) Adjust −...
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Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Reverse idler I.D. 20.016 20.043 mm (0.7880 0.7891 in.) 20.90 mm (0.823 in.) − − gear Gear-to-reverse idler gear shaft 0.036 0.084 mm (0.0014 0.0033 in.) − − 0.16 mm (0.006 in.) clearance Synchro ring Ring-to-gear clearance...
Standards and Service Limits Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Automatic Capacity Fluid change 2.9 L (3.1 US qt) transmission Use Acura ATF-Z1 Overhaul 6.5 L (6.9 US qt) fluid − ATF pressure Line pressure At 2,000 rpm in P 900 960 kPa...
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Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Clutch (cont’d) 4th, 5th clutch end-plate thickness Mark 1 2.1 mm (0.083 in.) When discolored Mark 2 2.2 mm (0.087 in.) When discolored Mark 3 2.3 mm (0.091 in.) When discolored Mark 4 2.4 mm (0.094 in.) When discolored Mark 5...
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Standards and Service Limits Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential (cont’d) Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Countershaft Diameter of needle bearing contact At torque 36.005 36.015 mm − When worn or damaged area converter (1.4175 1.4179 in.) − housing −...
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Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Secondary shaft 3rd gear collar length 43.9 44.0 mm (1.728 1.732 in.) − − ――― (cont’d) Length of 3rd gear collar flange from 5.25 5.40 mm (0.207 0.213 in.) − − When worn or damaged Sealing ring thickness 1.91 1.97 mm (0.0752 0.0776 in.) −...
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Standards and Service Limits Automatic Transmission and A/T Differential (cont’d) Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Wire Diameter O.D. Free Length No. of Coils Main valve body Shift valve A spring 0.8 mm 5.6 mm 28.1 mm 15.9 spring (see page (0.031 in.) (0.220 in.) (1.106 in.)
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Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit A/T differential Pinion shaft contact area I.D. 18.000 18.025 mm (0.709 0.710 in.) − − ――― carrier Clearance between carrier and pinion 0.013 0.054 mm (0.001 0.002 in.) − − 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) shaft Driveshaft contact area I.D.
Standards and Service Limits Steering Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New − − Steering wheel Rotational play measured at outside 0 10 mm (0 0.39 in.) edge with engine running Initial turning load measured at 34 N (3.5 kgf, 7.7 lbf) outside edge with engine running ±...
Brakes Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit Parking brake Distance traveled when lever pulled 8 to 10 clicks with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force Brake pedal Pedal height (carpet moved aside) 153 mm (6.02 in.) 158 mm (6.22 in.) −...
Item Measurement Qualification Specification MANUAL Type Synchronized, five-speed forward, one reverse TRANSMISSION Primary reduction Direct 1:1 (5-speed) Gear ratio 3.267 1.880 1.212 0.921 0.738 Reverse 3.583 Final reduction Type Single helical gear Gear ratio 4.839 MANUAL Type Synchronized, six-speed forward, one reverse TRANSMISSION Primary reduction Direct 1:1...
Item Measurement Qualification Specification ELECTRICAL Battery 12 V 47 Ah/20 HR (12 V 38 Ah/5 HR) − − RATINGS Fuses Under-hood 100 A, 80 A, 70 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A fuse/relay box (’06-07 models) Under-hood...
Design Specifications Body Specifications 1,499 mm (59.0 in.) 1,752 mm (69.0 in.) 1,528 mm (60.2 in.) 2,700 mm (106.3 in.) 4,544 mm (178.9 in.) 2-24...
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Maintenance Lubricants and Fluids ................3-2 Maintenance Minder General Information ......................3-4 Maintenance Main Items ..................3-7 Maintenance Sub Items .................... . 3-8...
Brake system (including VSA lines) Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid: P/N 08798-9008 Clutch system (manual transmission) Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Brake booster clevis pin...
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Recommended Engine Oil Engine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges K20Z2 K20Z3...
Maintenance Minder General Information Information Display The maintenance minder is an important feature of the information display. Based on engine and transmission operating conditions, the Acura CSX’s onboard computer (ECM/PCM) calculates the remaining engine oil and the automatic transmission fluid life. The system also displays the remaining engine oil life along with the code(s) for other scheduled maintenance items needing service.
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Service Information 3. When the ignition switch is ON (II), and the remaining engine oil life is 1 % to 5 %, the message 1. The remaining engine oil life (A) is shown as a ‘‘SERVICE’’ (A) is displayed along with engine oil percentage on the information display.
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Resetting Maintenance Information Display Resetting Individual Maintenance Items NOTE: 1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the • The vehicle must be stopped to reset the display. data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3). • If a required service is done and the display is not reset, or the maintenance display is reset without 2.
Maintenance Main Items If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. NOTE: • Replace the brake fluid every 3 years independent of the maintenance messages in the information display. •...
− − Replace engine coolant (see page 10-8). Capacity (including the reservoir): • K20Z2: M/T 4.3 L (1.14 US gal), A/T 4.2 L (1.11 US gal) • K20Z3: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal) Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
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Engine Electrical Engine Electrical Special Tools ............4-2 Charging System Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting .... . 4-26 Starting System Alternator and Regulator Circuit Component Location Index . 4-3 Troubleshooting ........4-28 Symptom Troubleshooting Alternator Control Circuit Index ........
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Engine Electrical Special Tools Ref. No. Tool Number Description 07746-0010300 Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07749-0010000 Driver...
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6-21). Do the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) reset in the PGM-FI INSPECTION menu to cancel the ALL INJECTORS STOP with the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS). Engine is hard to start Check for PGM-FI DTCs (see page 11-3).
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Circuit Diagram UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX IGNITION SWITCH BATTERY No. 1 (100 A) No. 2 (50 A) ST HOT in START (III) STARTER UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY RELAY C102 BLK/WHT C101 BLU/WHT CLUTCH INTERLOCK TRANSMISSION SWITCH RANGE SWITCH (ON: Pedal (ON: P, N position) pressed) STARTER G401...
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Starting System Starter System Circuit Troubleshooting Special Tools Required 3. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3). Alternator, Regulator, Battery & Starter tester OTC3131 Available through the Honda Canada Inc. Technical Tools Department;...
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10. Make sure the shift lever is in N or P (A/T model) or 11. Check the following items in the order listed until neutral (M/T model), then disconnect the engine you find the problem circuit: wire harness 1P connector (A). Connect a jumper wire from the battery positive terminal to the NOTE: After the open circuit or high resistance in starter subharness 1P connector (B).
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