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Honda PGM-FI Main Relay Testing (1998 Honda Prelude) How to test and fix a main relay on a Honda or Acura.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 4 and 5

symptoms 50

  • rough idle
  • higher than normal idle speed
  • lower than normal idle speed
  • run good under load
  • check engine light (P0171, P0174)

fix 50

  • repair vacuum leak at the EGR tube

test shown enh 50

  • how to use freeze frame data to determine type of lean condition
  • how to read and interpret fuel trim numbers (STFT and LTFT)
  • how to locate a vacuum leak with a smoke machine
  • how to use idle speed and desired idle speed data parameters

Tools used

  • incandescent test light
  • soldering gun

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Playlist

(Chapters 4 and 5) Fuel Trim and Oxygen Sensor Testing

Related videos:

False mass airflow sensor/idle control system codes - vacuum leak - Pontiac

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P0507 Idle Control System (RPM Too High) - vacuum leak - GM:

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Understanding Short Term and Long Term Fuel Trim (an SD Premium video):

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Causes of lean condition trouble codes P0171, P0174 - GM 5 3L:

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Ford F-150 P0171 P0174 Trouble Codes - vacuum leak (water test):

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