shavedaccord
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We ask that you read through this FAQ as it will answer most if not all the most commonly asked questions about 1998-2002 Accord.
-------GENERAL FAQ-------
Q) What engine do I have in my 98-02 Accord?
A) Reference list below
F23A5 (DX Model) - 2.3L SOHC 16-Valve Non-VTEC 4-Cylinder
F23A1/F23A4 (LX, EX Models) - 2.3L SOHC 16-Valve VTEC 4-Cylinder
F23A4 (ULEV) (EX & LX Models) - 2.3L SOHC 16-Valve VTEC 4-Cylinder
J30A1 (LX, EX Models) - 3.0L SOHC 24-Valve v6
Q) How much torque/horsepower do stock 98-02 Accords have?
A) Reference list below
LX/EX Coupe Horsepower - 150 @ 5700rpm
LX/EX Coupe Torque - 152 @ 4900rpm
LX/EX v6 Coupe Horsepower- 200 @ 5500rpm
LX/EX v6 Coupe Torque - 195 @ 4700rpm
DX 4cyl Sedan Horsepower - 135 @ 5050rpm
DX 4cyl Sedan Torque - 153 @ 3750rpm
LX/EX 4cyl Sedan Horsepower - 150 @ 5700rpm
LX/EX 4cyl Sedan Torque - 152 @ 4900rpm
LX/EX v6 Sedan Horsepower - 200 @ 5500rpm
LX/EX v6 Sedan Torque - 195 @ 4700rpm
LX/EX 4cyl (F23A4 ULEV) Horsepower - 148 @ ????rpm
LX/EX 4cyl (F23A4 ULEV) Torque - ??? @ ????rpm
Q) What's my compression ratio?
A) Reference list below
DX (F23A5) - 8.8:1
LX & EX (F23A1/F23A4) - 9.3:1
LX & EX v6 (J30A1) - 9.4:1
Q) What's my engines displacement?
A) Reference list below
DX, LX & EX 4cyl - 137.5 cubic inch
LX & Ex v6 - 182.8 cubic inch
Q) What's my engines Bore & Stroke?
A) Reference list below
4Cyl - 3.39 x 3.82 in (86.0 x 97.0 mm)
v6 - 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
Q) What's my engines firing order?
A) Reference list below
4cyl - 1,3,4,2
v6 - 1,4,2,5,3,6
Q) What are my cylinder numbers?
A) Reference list below
4cyl (Left to right): 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
6cyl (Left to right):
Rear bank: 1 - 2 - 3
Front bank: 4 - 5 - 6
Q) What RPM's should my engine idle?
A) Reference list below
4cyl - 650rpm to 750rpm
v6 - 630rpm to 730rpm
Q) What are my engine fluid capacities?
A) Reference list below
4Cyl Engine fluid capacities:
- Oil (5W-20) - 4.5 US qt
- Manual Transmission oil (API Service SG, SH, SJ, SAE 10W-30) - 2.0 US qt
- Automatic Transmission oil (Honda ATF-Z1) - 2.6 US qt
- Coolant (Manual) - 1.45 US Gallons
- Coolant (Automatic) - 1.43 US Gallons
- Oil (5W-20) - 4.6 US qt
- Automatic Transmission oil (Honda ATF-Z1) - 3.1 US qt
- Coolant (Automatic) - 1.48 US Gallons
A) Reference list below
1998 to 1999 4Cyl - NGK ZFR5F-11
v6 & 2000 or later 4Cyl - NGK PZFR5F-11
Spark plug gap - 0.039 to 0.043 inch
Q) I have an Engine trouble code but what does it mean?
A) Reference list below
(taken from Haynes manual)
Code - Light flash code - Probable cause
P0107 - 3 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor circuit low input
P0108 - 3 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor circuit high input
P0112 - 10 - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor circuit low input
P0113 - 10 - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor circuit high input
P0116 - 86 - Electronic Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor range/performance problem
P0117 - 6 - Electronic Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit low input
P0118 - 6 - Electronic Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit high input
P0122 - 7 - Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) circuit low input
P0123 - 7 - Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) circuit high input
P0131 - 1 - Primary heated o2 sensor circuit low input
P0132 - 1 - Primary heated o2 sensor circuit high input
P0133 - 61 - Primary heated o2 sensor slow response
P0135 - 41 - Primary heated o2 sensor circuit malfunction
P0137 - 63 - Secondary heated o2 sensor circuit low voltage
P0138 - 63 - Secondary heated o2 sensor circuit high voltage
P0139 - 63 - Secondary heated o2 sensor slow response
P0141 - 65 - Secondary heated o2 sensor heater circuit failure
P0171 - 45 - System Adaptive fuel too lean
P0172 - 45 - System Adaptive fuel too rich
P0300 - 71 - Random misfire detected
P0301 - 71 - Cylinder no. 1 misfire detected
P0302 - 72 - Cylinder no. 2 misfire detected
P0303 - 73 - Cylinder no. 3 misfire detected
P0304 - 74 - Cylinder no. 4 misfire detected
P0305 (v6) - 75 - Cylinder no. 5 misfire detected
P0306 (v6) - 76 - Cylinder no. 6 misfire detected
P0325 (4cyl) - 23 - Knock sensor circuit fault
P0335 - 4 - Crankshaft position sensor circuit malfunction
P0336 - 4 - Crankshaft position sensor range performance
P0401 - 80 - EGR insufficient flow detected
P0420 - 67 - Catalyst system efficiency below threshold
P0452 - 91 - EVAP fuel tank pressure sensor low input
P0453 - 91 - EVAP fuel tank pressure sensor high input
P0500 (4cyl Manual) - 17 - VSS fault
P0505 - 14 - IAC valve system fault
P0715 - 70 - Automatic transaxle malfunction
P0720 - 70 - Automatic transaxle malfunction
P0725 - 70 - Automatic transaxle malfunction
P0730 - 70 - Automatic transaxle malfunction
P0740 - 70 - Automatic transaxle malfunction
P0753 - 70 - Automatic transaxle malfunction
P0758 - 70 - Automatic transaxle malfunction
P0763 - 70 - Automatic transaxle malfunction
P1106 - 13 - Barometric pressure sensor circuit range performance malfunction
P1107 - 13 - Barometric pressure sensor circuit low voltage
P1108 - 13 - Barometric pressure sensor circuit high voltage
P1121 - 7 - Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) circuit low input
P1122 - 7 - Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) circuit high input
P1128 - 5 - MAP sensor circuit low voltage
P1129 - 5 - MAP sensor circuit high voltage
P1149 (4cyl) - 61 - Primary heated o2 sensor circuit range malfunction
P1162 (4cyl) - 48 - Primary heated o2 sensor circuit malfunction
P1163 (4cyl) - 61 - Primary heated o2 sensor circuit slow response
P1164 (4cyl) - 61 - Primary heated o2 sensor circuit range malfunction
P1165 (4cyl) - 61 - Primary heated o2 sensor circuit range malfunction
P1166 (4cyl) - 41 - Primary heated o2 sensor heater electrical malfunction
P1167 (4cyl) - 41 - Primary heated o2 sensor heater system malfunction
P1253 (4cyl) - 21 - VTEC system malfunction
P1257 (4cyl) - 22 - VTEC system malfunction
P1258 (4cyl) - 22 - VTEC system malfunction
P1259 - 22 - VTEC system malfunction
P1297 - 20 - Electric Load Detector (ELD) circuit low voltage
P1298 - 20 - Electric Load Detector (ELD) circuit high voltage
P1359 - 8 - CKP/TDC sensor disconnection
P1361 - 8 - TDC sensor intermittent voltage signal
P1362 - 8 - TDC sensor no voltage signal
P1366 (v6) - 58 - TDC sensor number 2 intermittent voltage signal
P1367 (v6) - 58 - TDC sensor number 2 no voltage signal
P1381 (4cyl) - 9 - CYP sensor intermittent voltage signal
P1382 (4cyl) - 9 CYP sensor no voltage signal
P1456 - 90 - EVAP control system leak near fuel tank
P1457 - 90 - EVAP control system leak near canister
P1491 - 12 - EGR valve lift insufficient
P1498 - 12 - EGR valve lift sensor high voltage
P1519 - 14 - IAC valve circuit failure
NOTE: The following codes do not flash the CHECK ENGINE light. A scan tool is required to read the codes .
P1607 - PCM internal circuit failure
P1705 - Automatic transaxle failure
P1706 - Automatic transaxle failure
P1738 - Automatic transaxle failure
P1739 - Automatic transaxle failure
P1753 - Automatic transaxle failure
P1768 - Automatic transaxle failure
P1773 - Automatic transaxle failure
P1791 - Automatic transaxle failure
Q) How big is my fuel tank?
A) 17.12 US Gallons
Q) What about my air conditioner?
A) Reference list below
Refrigerant type - R-134a
Charge capacity (4cyl) - 25-27oz
Charge capacity (v6) - 16-18oz
Lubricant oil - ND-OIL8
Q) How much does my car weight stock?
A) Reference list below
(taken from autos.msn.com based on 1998 model)
LX 4Cyl Coupe (Automatic) - 3,009lbs
LX 4Cyl Coupe (Manual) - 2,943lbs
EX 4Cyl Coupe (Automatic) - 3,042lbs
EX 4Cyl Coupe (Manual) - 2,976lbs
LX v6 Coupe (Automatic) - 3,197lbs
EX v6 Coupe (Automatic) - 3,241lbs
DX 4Cyl Sedan (Automatic) - 2,954lbs
DX 4Cyl Sedan (Manual) - 2,888lbs
LX 4Cyl Sedan (Automatic) - 3,053lbs
LX 4Cyl Sedan (Manual) - 2,987lbs
EX 4Cyl Sedan (Automatic) - 3,086lbs
EX 4Cyl Sedan (Manual) - 3,020lbs
LX v6 Sedan (Automatic) - 3,241lbs
EX v6 Sedan (Automatic) - 3,285lbs
NOTE: For gross vehicle weight please refer to your vehicles certification label located on your drivers door jamb
Q) Bulb replacement list?
A) Reference list below
(taken from www.sylvania.com)
Ash Tray (Coupe) - 74
Back-Up Lights - 7440
Brake Lights - 7443
Courtesy Light (Coupe) - 168
Courtesy Light (Sedan) - 194
Dome Light - 6418
Front Side marker (Coupe) - 1157A
Front Side marker (01-02 Coupe) - 168
Front Turn Signal - 1157A
Front Turn Signal (01-02 Coupe) - 7440
Headlights (Low beam) - 9006
Headlights (High beam) - 9005
High-Mount Brake Light - 7440
License Plate - 168
Map light - 168
Parking Lights - 1157A
Parking Lights (01-02 Coupe) - 168
Rear Side marker (Coupe) - 168
Rear Side marker (01-02 Coupe) - 7443
Rear Turn Signal (Coupe) - 3057
Rear Turn Signal (Sedan) - 7440
Rear Turn Signal (01-02 Coupe) - 7440
Tail Lights (Coupe) - 3057
Tail Lights (01-02 Coupe) - 7443
Tail Lights (Sedan) - 168 & 7443
Trunk Light - 168
Q) Do you know of any good online stores to purchase OEM replacement parts?
A) Yes. There are a few web sites that come highly recommended.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/
http://www.tasauto.com/
http://www.majestichonda.com
Q) What size tires and rims came stock on my 98-02 accord?
A) Reference list below
DX Model - 14's - P195/70R14 90S
LX, EX 4Cyl - 15's - P195/65R15 89H
LX, EX v6 - 15's - P205/65R15 92V
EX v6 Coupes - 16's - P206/60/16
Spare tire 4Cyl - T125/70D15
Spare tire v6 - T135/90D15
Q) What's my accords lug pattern?
A) Reference list below
4Cyl - 4x114.3
v6 - 5x114.3
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