Engine Electrical

2008 Acura CSX Base, K20A3SECTION Engine Electrical
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit
Ignition coil Rated voltage   12V
Firing order   1-3-4-2
Spark plug Type (K20Z2)   DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
Type (K20Z3)   DENSO: SK22PR-M11S
Gap   1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.) --
Ignition timing At idle Check the red mark M/T (in neutral) 8 ± 2° BTDC
A/T (in N or P position) 8 ± 2° BTDC
Drive belt Tension   Auto-tensioner
Alternator Output At 13.5 V and normal engine temperature 105 A
Coil (rotor) resistance 20°C (68°F) 3.2-4.0 Ω
Slip ring O.D.   14.4 mm (0.57 in.) 14.0 mm (0.55 in.)
Brush length   10.5 mm (0.41 in.) 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
Brush spring tension   3.2 N (0.33 kgf, 0.7 lbf)
Starter Output   1.6 kW
Commutator mica depth   0.40-0.50 mm (0.016-0.020 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Commutator runout   0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max. 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Commutator O.D.   28.0-28.1 mm (1.102-1.106 in.) 27.5 mm (1.083 in.)
Brush length   11.1 -11.5 mm (0.44-0.45 in.) 4.3 mm (0.17 in.)
Brush spring tension   13.7-17.7 N (1.40-1.80 kgf, 3.09-3.97 lbf)
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