Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 515

Linear Solenoid Assembly
Test
1. Disconnect the linear solenoid connector.
Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and the
N o . 2 t e r m i n a l s o f t h e l i n e a r s o l e n o i d c o n n e c t o r .
STANDARD: approx. 5 O
lf the resistance is out of specification, replace the
linear solenoid assembly.
Connect the No. 2 terminal of the linear solenoid con-
nector to the battery positive terminal and connect
the No. 1 terminal to the battery negative terminal. A
clicking sound should be heard.
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LINEAR SOLENOID
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lf not, remove the linear solenoid assembly.
Check that the linear solenoid fluid passage for dust
o r q r n .
C o n n e c t t h e N o . 2 t e r m i n a l o f t h e l i n e a r s o l e n o i d
connector to the battery positive terminal and con
nect the No. 1 terminal to the battery negative termi,
nal. Check that the valve moves.
Disconnect one of the battery terminals and check
that the valve releases.
NOTE: You can see the valve movement through
the fluid passage in the mounting surface of the lin-
ear solenoid assembly.
LINEAR SOLENOID
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VALVE
9. lf the valve binds. or moves sluggishly, or the linear
solenoid does not operate, replace the linear solenoid
assemory.
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