Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Acura Integra GS-R, 2D CoupeFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
USA Models Only
- Disconnect 4-pin connector from generator. Start engine and turn headlights (high beams) on. Connect positive voltmeter probe at battery, and negative voltmeter probe at 4-pin harness connector. Measure voltage between 4-pin harness connector terminal No. 2 (White/Green wire). See Figure . If one volt or less exists, go to next step. If more than one volt exists, go to step 3 .
- Turn headlight and ignition switch to OFF positions. Disconnect PCM 31-pin connector "C". Check for continuity in White/Green wire between PCM 31-pin harness connector "C" terminal No. 2 and generator 4-pin connector terminal No. 2. SeeWIRING DIAGRAMS . If continuity exists, go to GENERATOR/REGULATOR OUTPUT TEST . If continuity does not exist, repair open in White/Green wire.
- Turn headlight and ignition switch to OFF positions. Disconnect PCM 31-pin connector "C". Check for continuity between ground and PCM 31-pin harness connector "C" terminal No. 2 (White/Green wire). If continuity exists, repair short in White/Green wire between PCM connector "C" terminal No. 2 and generator 4-pin connector terminal No. 2. If continuity does not exist, substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. See SUBSTITUTING PCM under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. If after substituting PCM, generator control system works properly, replace original PCM.
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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.
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