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Integra & 3.2TL

  1. Disconnect 4-pin connector from generator. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage by backprobing between PCM 25-pin connector "B" terminal No. 20 (Brown/Black wire on Integra, Brown/Yellow wire on 3.2TL) and PCM 31-pin connector "C" terminal No. 5 (White/Red wire). See Figure. If voltage is not about 5 volts, go to next step. If voltage is about 5 volts, go to step  3.
  2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect PCM 31-pin connector "C". Check continuity between ground and PCM 31-pin harness connector "C" terminal No. 5 (White/Red wire). See Figure. If continuity exists, repair short in White/Red wire between PCM and generator. If continuity does not exist, substitute a known-good PCM from donor vehicle, then recheck. Cut temporary key from a non-immobilizer key blank and tape donor vehicle key to it backwards in order to deactivate immobilizer system during testing. If voltage measured between PCM 25-pin connector "B" terminal No. 20 (Brown/Black wire on Integra, Brown/Yellow wire on 3.2TL) and PCM 31-pin connector "C" terminal No. 5 (White/Red wire) is about 5 volts, replace original PCM.
  3. Turn ignition off. Reconnect generator connector. Start engine and run at 3000 RPM, with no loads and transmission in Park or Neutral, until radiator fan comes on. Allow engine to idle. Measure voltage by backprobing between PCM 25-pin connector "B" terminal No. 20 (Brown/Black wire on Integra, Brown/Yellow wire on 3.2TL) and PCM 31-pin connector "C" terminal No. 5 (White/Red wire). See Figure. Turn headlights and rear defogger on. If voltage does not decrease, go to next step. If voltage decreases, generator FR signal is okay.
  4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect PCM 31-pin connector "C". Disconnect generator connector. Using a jumper wire, connect generator harness connector terminal No. 4 (White/Red wire) to ground. Check for continuity between ground and PCM 31-pin harness connector "C" terminal No. 5 (White/Red wire). See Figure. If continuity does not exist, repair open in White/Red wire between PCM 31-pin connector "C" terminal No. 5 and generator. If continuity exists, check generator performance. See appropriate GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS.
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