Accord LX Coupe L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
6. Start the engine and let it idle.
7. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times to warm the fluid to operating temperature.
8. Measure steady-state fluid pressure while the engine is idling. If the pump is in good condition, the gauge should read less than 1,500 kPa (15
kgf/ cm2, 213 psi). If it reads high, check for:
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Clogged or deformed feed or return line between the pump and gearbox
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Clogged valve body unit
9. Close the pressure control valve gradually and read the pressure.
NOTICE: Do not keep the pressure control valve closed more than 5 seconds or the pump could be damaged by over-heating.
10. Immediately open the pressure control valve fully. If the pump is in good condition, the gauge should read at least 7,200 - 7,800 kPa (73 - 80
kgf/cm2, 1,040 - 1,140 psi). A low reading means pump output is too low for full assist. Repair or replace the pump.