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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1996INTEGRA L4-1797CC 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSMAIN RELAY (COMPUTER/FUEL SYSTEM)TESTING AND INSPECTION
1996 Acura Integra L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)
Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System): Testing and Inspection
1996 Acura Integra L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)SECTION Testing and Inspection
Relay Testing
NOTE:
- If the car starts and continues to run, the PGM-FI main relay is OK.
1. Remove the PGM-FI main relay.
2. Attach the battery positive terminal to the No. 2 terminal and the battery negative terminal to the No. 1 terminal of the PGM-FI main relay. Then check for continuity between the No. 5 terminal and No. 4 terminal of the PGM-FI main relay.
- If there is continuity, go on to step 3.
- If there is no continuity, replace the PGM-FI main relay and retest.
3. Attach the battery positive terminal to the No. 5 terminal and the battery negative terminal to the No. 3 terminal of the PGM-FI main relay. Then check that there is continuity between the No. 7 terminal and No. 6terminal of the PGM-FI main relay.
- If there is continuity, go on to step 4.
- If there is no continuity, replace the PGM-FI main relay and retest.
4. Attach the battery positive terminal to the No. 6 terminal and the battery negative terminal to the No. 1 terminal of the PGM-FI main relay. Then check that there is continuity between the No. 5 terminal and No. 4 terminal of the PGM-FI main relay.
- If there is continuity, the PGM-FI main relay is OK.
- If the fuel pump still does not work, go to Harness Testing.
- If there is no continuity, replace the PGM-FI main relay and retest.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.