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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2000ACCORD EX SEDAN L4-2254CC 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSTARTING AND CHARGINGALTERNATOR
2000 Honda Accord EX Sedan L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI
Alternator
2000 Honda Accord EX Sedan L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFISECTION Alternator
Alternator belt
Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs.) applied mid-way between pulleys
Without A/C (with A/C, see "Compressor belt" in the A/C table)
Used belt 10.5 - 12.5 mm (0.41 - 0.49 inch)
New belt 8.0 - 10.0 mm (0.31 - 0.39 inch)
Tension (measured with belt tension gauge)
Without A/C (with A/C, see "Compressor belt" in the A/C table)
Used belt 290 - 440 N (30 - 45 kgf, 66 - 99 lbs.)
New belt 540 - 740 N (55 - 75 kgf 120 - 170 lbs.)
NOTE: Adjust a new belt to the new belt specification, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt specification
Alternator
Coil (rotor) resistance
at 68°F (20°C) 2.8 - 3.0 k Ohms
Slip ring O.D.
Standard or New 14.4 mm (0.57 inch)
Limit 14.0 mm (0.55 inch)
Brush length
Standard or New 10.5 mm (0.41 inch)
Limit 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)
Brush spring tension 2.9 - 3.5 N (0.66 - 0.79 lbs.)
Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs.) applied mid-way between pulleys
Without A/C (with A/C, see "Compressor belt" in the A/C table)
Used belt 10.5 - 12.5 mm (0.41 - 0.49 inch)
New belt 8.0 - 10.0 mm (0.31 - 0.39 inch)
Tension (measured with belt tension gauge)
Without A/C (with A/C, see "Compressor belt" in the A/C table)
Used belt 290 - 440 N (30 - 45 kgf, 66 - 99 lbs.)
New belt 540 - 740 N (55 - 75 kgf 120 - 170 lbs.)
NOTE: Adjust a new belt to the new belt specification, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt specification
Alternator
Coil (rotor) resistance
at 68°F (20°C) 2.8 - 3.0 k Ohms
Slip ring O.D.
Standard or New 14.4 mm (0.57 inch)
Limit 14.0 mm (0.55 inch)
Brush length
Standard or New 10.5 mm (0.41 inch)
Limit 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)
Brush spring tension 2.9 - 3.5 N (0.66 - 0.79 lbs.)
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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.