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Location: Hillside, NJ
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Car 1: 1995 Legend GS Car 2: 65m BCE Triceratops |
Newbie FAQ
*Written by me, and additions/information taken from members at www.Acura-Legend.com*
This thread is copied directly from A-L.com. Original Thread Here Heres an FAQ i made for all the newbies who dont feel like searching for everything. I decided to post it here because this is where most of the questions get asked. If there are any discrepancies, mods, feel free to edit anything or add anything you think would help the newbies out: DO NOT POST YOUR QUESTIONS/PROBLEMS IN THIS THREAD Newbie FAQ ~ 91-93 Manual download link ~ {Mirror Link} (user/pass - "legend") 94-95 Manual not available yet 1st Generation: 86-90 Sedans/Coupes 2nd Generation: 91-95 Sedans/Coupes (96 JDM Coupe) 3rd Generation: 96-04 Sedans only (Acura RL) 4th Generation: 05-?? Sedans only (Acura RL) USDM: United States Domestic Market JDM: Japanese Domestic Market EDM: European Domestic Market OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer (basically used to refer to factory parts) AEM: Aftermarket Equipment Manufacturer (literally). They make aftermarket stuff. Nothing specifically for the Legend though. FWD Front Wheel Drive RWD Rear Wheel Drive AWD All Wheel Drive Chassis Codes KA3 - Refers to 87-90 Coupe KA4 - Refers to 86-90 Sedan KA7 Refers to 91-95 Sedan KA8 Refers to 91-95 Coupe KA9 - Refers to 96-04 RL KB1 - Refers to 05-?? RL Engine (Engine block code C32A) USDM Type I 200 HP @ 5,500rpm | 210 lb/ft TQ@ 5,000rpm 91-95 Sedans (L/LS/SE trims only) 91-92 Coupes USDM Type II 230 HP @ 6,200rpm | 206 lb/ft TQ @ 5,000rpm (can be easily recognized by "TYPE II" badge on intake manifold) ![]() 94-95 Sedans (GS trim only) 93-95 Coupes JDM (Japan Type I) 215 HP @ 5,500rpm | 220lb/ft TQ @ 4,500rpm (rated at these numbers because of Japans different emission systems.) JDM (Japan Type II Alpha Touring) 232 HP @ 6,300rpm | 213 lb/ft TQ @ 5,200rpm [See Thread] (extremely RARE in US) Misc. Engine Info USDM Type I, Type II, and JDM fit into engine bay perfectly with no custom engine mounts. NSX engine (C32B) will NOT fit into engine bay, as it is wider than USDM Type I/II. NSX heads will NOT be a direct fit onto USDM Type I/II blocks. [See Thread] USEFUL Spark Plug Info Maintenance Info Every 250 miles or weekly Check engine oil Check engine coolant level Check windshield washer fluid Check brake fluid level Check tires and tire pressures Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Above listed items plus: Check power steering fluid level Check automatic and transmission/transaxle fluid level Change engine oil and filter Every 7,500 miles or 6 months All items listed above and: Inspect/replace wiper blades Check/Service Battery Check/Adjust (if necessary) engine drivebelts Inspect/Replace (if necessary) all underhood hoses Check cooling system Rotate Tires Check front disc brake pads Every 15,000 miles or 12 months All items listed above and: Inspect the brake system Check clutch pedal height and freeplay Inspect the seatbelts Replace the a/c air filter Adjust valve clearances Replace the air filter Inspect the fuel system Check m/t lubricant Check differential lubricant level Inspect suspension and steering components and driveaxle boots Inspect exhaust system Every 30,000 miles or 24 months All above listed items plus: Replace the spark plugs (conventional, non-platinum) Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV Valve Replace the fuel filter Service the cooling system (drain, flush, fill) Replace the brake fluid Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Change manual transmission/transaxle lubricant Change differential lubricant Check EGR system ( Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Check and adjust engine idle speed Check and adjust engine ignition timing Replace ABS high pressure hose Reset Maintenance Required Indicator Every 60,000 miles or 24 months All items listed above plus Replace the spark plugs (PLATINUM TIPPED SPARK PLUGS) Every 90,000 miles or 72 months Replace timing belt Replace water pump Transmisssion Automatic Available on all 91-95 Sedans and Coupes 5 Speed Manual Available on all 91-95 (Base, L, LS) Sedans and 91-92 Coupes (L, LS) 6 Speed Manual Only available on 94-95 Sedans (GS trim) and 93-95 Coupes (L, LS) Shifting with Automatic Transmission from G2 Owner's Manual (D4) - For normal Driving Conditions (D3) - This position is similar to D4, except only the first 3 gears are selected. Use D3 when towing a trailer in hilly terrain, or to provide engine braking when going down a steep high. D3 can also keep the transimission from cycling between 3rd and 4th gears in stop and go driving. (2) - This position locks the transmission in second gear. It does not downshift to first gear when you come to a stop. Second gives you more power when climbing, and increased engine braking when going down steep hill. Use 2nd gear when starting out on a slippery surface or deep snow. It will reduce wheel spin. (1) - This position locks the transmission in 1st gear. Other notes: - For faster acceleration in both D3 and D4, you can get the transimission to downshift by pushing the accelerator to the floor. The transimission will shift down one or two gears depending on your speed. - When you move the shift lever to a lower gear, the transmission downshifts only if the engine's redline will not be exceeded in the lower gear. - By upshifting and downshifting through 1, 2, D3, D4, you can operate this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. Brakes (stock) Type I Dual-diagonal, power-assisted, 4 wheel disc brakes. Front 11.0 diameter Rear 11.0 diameter ABS System 4 wheel speed sensors and electronic/hydraulic control unit Type II Same as above, rotors 5mm thicker for better braking, dual piston front calipers. Trim Levels *In order from lowest to top of the line* Base | L | SE | LS | GS *Options vary for the different years, check the Legend Temple for an indepth explaination for every year* Wheels All Factory wheels are 6.5 wide, +65 offset 91-92 Sedan (L, LS) - 15", 20 spokes ![]() 93-95 Sedan (L, LS) - 15", 16 spokes ![]() 91-95 coupe (L), 91-92 coupe (LS), 95 sedan (SE) - 15", 7 spokes ![]() 93-94 coupe (LS), 94-95 Sedan (GS) - 16", 5 spokes ![]() Premium upgrade wheels - 15", 5 spokes, availible in gold and silver finish (gold shown) Offset The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types. Zero Offset The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel. Positive The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars. Negative The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset. If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. Bolt Pattern The bolt pattern for the Legend is 5 x 114.3 Acura TL, CL Wheel Info TL/CL rims will NOT directly fit onto the Legend without boring the centers first. They must be bored to 70.2mm in order to fit properly. Misc Legend Info Gas Tank holds approx. 18 gallons USEFUL Legend Sites Legend Temple LegendTuner.com 2nd Gen FAQ By Leon Millette Useful Topics and DIY Acura-Legend.com SEARCH Function ![]() Special Thanks to KennyG(Legend Temple), Bang&Olufsen DK, MikeD, Leon Millette, tnelson, smartjay28, AlexC, WhiteLegend, sleeprlegendcp, LegendGS, and Dethred for this info/help.
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Location: Hillside, NJ
Age: 22
Posts: 907
Car 1: 1995 Legend GS Car 2: 65m BCE Triceratops |
Newbie FAQ Addition #1
(posts 2-11 were deleted to eliminate clutter between main post and this addition, but credit was given to anyone who gave suggestions in those posts) BHG (Blown Headgasket) This is one of the most common problems that occur in the 2nd Gen Legends... Overheating 101 long story short, if you see white smoke coming from the exhaust when you idle or accelerate, its probably a BHG To fix a BHG is costly as hell , is hard as hell to do yourself , and practically impossible to do without the right parts so many members here would just suggest that you replace it with a completely different engine (preferably a JDM because of low mileage ) or you could spend up to $1500 to take it somewhere to get it fixed, and probably have the gasket blow again on you in 50,000 miles ![]() How do you prevent this from happening to your Legend you ask? Just make sure you do all the scheduled maintenence and take care of your cooling system, DON'T let your engine overheat! VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) If your speedometer is going completely nuts (showing completely wrong readings or reading 0 MPH) and your D4 indicator light in the dash cluster is on, chances are, you have a BAD VSS... the new part will run you between $150-300 depending on where you go (buying new from Acura "stealership" will definately be around $300) Clockspring (aka cable-reel assembly) No, this isnt the spring that holds the lil door next to the clock in the console lol This is what enables the buttons on the steering wheel to work while turned. If your horns, cruise control, or volume buttons aren't working, its probably a BAD Clockspring... this part will run you about $270 NEW DONT buy this part used...most members here who have changed their clocksprings suggest that if yours breaks, don't cheap out and buy a used part because more than likely it will break AGAIN, and in the long run you'll just screw yourself over having to replace the part over and over again RWD Acura Legend???? *sigh*....before it's asked again, YES it can be done...but it'll cost upwards of $15,000 to complete it...it's really not even worth it unless you just have money burning a hole in your pocket. (For more information, just search for "RWD Legend"...there's countless threads with the explaination of what must be done and how much it will cost) Stock Alarm System Problems If your stock alarm system goes off repeatedly while the doors are unlocked, your door lock actuator has gone bad. To temporarily disable the alarm you can do it with a paperclip. Pop the hood and feel behind the latch for the wire. Disconnect it and stick a paperclip bent in a U into the female end that goes under the radiator. Tape it all up with electrical tape and you are done. Your alarm will now think your hood is always open and never arm. Audio 2nd Gen Stereo FAQ Stereo Systems 1991-1993 Base ---- Honda 1991-1995 L ------- Standard Bose 1991-1992 LS ------ Bose 1993-1995 LS ------ Bose Premium 1994-1995 GS ------ Bose Premium 1995 SE ------------ Bose Premium CD Changer The Alpine CHA-S634 is an aftermarket 6 disc CD/MP3 changer that WILL fit into the trunk sleeve and run from the stock headunit, although the following conversion cables will need to be purchased: Ai-Net to MBus Adapter Honda / Acura to Alpine Adapter {See Thread} Vehicle Identification (VIN) The following is a breakdown of what your 17-digit Acura Legend Vehicle Idenfication Number (VIN) denotes: Digit 1-3 - Manufacturer JH4 = Honda Motor Co. LTD Digit 4-6 - Body Type KA4 = 86-90 All KA7 = 91-95 4 Door Sedan KA8 = 91-95 2 Door Coupe Digit 7 - Transmission 1 = Manual (86-90) 2 = Automatic (86-90) 6 = Automatic (91-95) 7 = Manual (91-95) Digit 8 - Option/Trim Package 3 = 86-90 Standard (No Sunroof) 4 = 86-90 Standard (Sunroof) 5 = 86-90 Leather Interior 6 = 86-95 L Trim 7 = 86-95 LS Trim 8 = 93-95 GS Trim 9 = 93-95 SE Trim Digit 9 Check digit Digit 10 - Production Year G = 1986 H = 1987 J = 1988 K = 1989 L = 1990 M = 1991 N = 1992 P = 1993 R = 1994 S = 1995 Digit 11 - Assembly Plant Location C = Saitama, Japan Digit 12-17 Individual vehicle serial number For example: JH4KA8175RC000001 is a 1994 Legend LS Coupe - Manual Transmission JH4KA7265PC000002 is a 1993 Legend L Sedan - Automatic Transmission -ECU Codes- Getting that little Check Engine lights on your dash may seem a little discomforting. In reality it is really a miracle of engineering and computer technology. Instead of randomly pocking in vast amounts of wires, sensors, and mechanisms in such complex car as a Legend, this little light tells you that your computer knows exactly what is wrong with the car (most of the time). That means the exact sensor or gate has been pin-pointed as being either partially disconnected or simply out of acceptable range. Location of ECU on 1986-1990 Legends The control unit is located under the passenger seat on sedans and under the passenger foot well carpet on the coupes. The engine CPU is the form of an aluminum box with a little plexiglass window. All you have to observe is a little red LED. Location of ECU on 1991-1995 Legends On the 1991-1995 Acura/Honda Legends, you have to jump a service connector located on the passenger side right under the dashboard near the door. The connector has two pin inputs. Connecting them with something like a paper clip will force the check engine light on the dashboard to display the codes. Extracting Codes With the car either running or the key in the ON position, perform the necessary steps above and observe the blinking of the light. The light will blink displaying all the codes in sequence and then repeating them. Reading Codes The code numbers are read by counting the number of blinks between longer pauses. On 1986-1990 Legends, the code number is indicacted by a series of rapid LED blinks between longer pauses. On 1991-1995 cars, codes 1-9 are indicated by a series of short flashes; two digit codes use a number of long flashes for the first digit followed by the number of short flashes for the second digit. So a code 43 will be represented by 4 long and 3 short flashes. The position of codes in a sequence can be helpful in doing diagnostics. A display showing 1-1-1-pause-9-9-9 indicates two problems occurring at different times. A sequence showing 1-9-1-9-1-9 indicates two problems occurring at the same time. Resetting ECU Sometimes it may be useful to reset the ECU memory. Although that maybe done by removing the battery for around 20 minutes or so, this will also kill your clock and radio presets. A more elegant way is to: on 86-90 Legends remove the alternator fuse for 20 seconds. on 91-95 Legends remove the ACG fuse in the interior fuse panel for 20 seconds. (note that this will also clear the seat memory) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below are trouble codes for 86-95 Acura/Honda Legends: 1986-1990 Legend (G1) Code # Explanation 1 Front Oxygen Sensor 2 Rear Oxygen Sensor 3 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor 5 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor 4 Crank Angle Sensor 6 Coolant Temperature Sensor 7 Throttle Angle Sensor 8 Top-Dead-Center Position Sensor 9 Number 1 Cylinder Piston Position 10 Intake Temperature Sensor 12 E.G.R. System 13 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor 14 Electronic Idle Control Module 15 Ignition Output Signal 17 Vehicle Speed Sensor 18 Ignition Timing Adjustment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1991-1995 Legend (G2) Code # Explanation 1 Left Oxygen Sensor 2 Right Oxygen Sensor 3 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor 5 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor 4 Crank Angle Sensor 6 Coolant Temperature Sensor 7 Throttle Angle Sensor 9 Number 1 Cylinder Position (No. 1 Sensor) 10 Intake Temperature Sensor 12 E.G.R. Sensor 13 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor 14 Electronic Idle Control Module 15 Ignition Output Signal 16 Fuel Injector 17 Vehicle Speed Sensor 18 Ignition Timing Adjustment 23 Left Knock Sensor 41 Left Oxygen Sensor Heater 42 Right Oxygen Sensor Heater 43 Left Fuel Supply System 44 Right Fuel Supply System 45 Left Fuel Metering 46 Right Fuel Metering 53 Right Knock Sensor 54 Crank Angle 2 Sensor 59 Number 1 Cylinder Position (No. 2 Sensor) (Thanks to Leon Millete for this thread here)
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Car 1: 1995 Legend GS Car 2: 65m BCE Triceratops |
Newbie FAQ Addition #2
Engine Swaps In theory, if you have the time (and money), just about any engine swap is possible, just most will require extensive bodywork, engine bay work, pain, and suffering, so again unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket, most swaps with other Honda/Acura engines should not be attempted. On the other hand, there are a few exceptions to what can be swapped and what can't: ~All Possible~ - [USDM Type I -> USDM Type II]: Can be swapped easily with no custom mounts or anything...just drops right in (works with Type I ECU, but works noticibly better with Type II ECU swapped also){also works vice versa} - [USDM Type I -> JDM Type I/II]: Same as above, just drops right in, nothing custom about it. {also works vice versa} - [USDM Type I -> EDM Type I/II]: Same as above, still nothing fancy. {also works vice versa} - [Type I heads -> Type II heads/intake manifold]: Possible with a few modifications, this would turn your Type I into a Type II...its just alot easier to do a complete swap than to modify all this. - [Legend Type I -> 96-98 TL/Inspire]: Totally possible, since the TLs from these years shared the same C32A Type I that the Legend used from 91-95. ~NOT Possible without serious money/time~ - [Legend -> 96-03 3.5 RL/Legend]: Possible with money, and has already been done by member 'DV8' (do a search). - [Legend C32 -> NSX C32]: Requires SERIOUS money, since this C32 engine is wider than the Legends C32, and would require the rest of the car to be completely modified to accomodate this engine. The intake manifold isnt swappable from the NSX either. - [Legend -> 99-04 TL/Inspire]: Completely different engines...Legend uses the C block which is laterally mounted, TL/Inspire's use the J block which is completely sideways (transversely mounted). - [Legend -> 96-03 CL]: Same as above, the CL uses the J block also. and remember, the Legend's engine is a 6 cylinder, and these heavy bodies need hp and torque...not really much point in trying to throw in a 4 banger from an Integra or Civic...unless your heart is really set on it and your pockets are burning your thighs. But still, just about anything CAN be accomplished if you have the money, boredom, and time. USEFUL Spark Plug Info (By MikeD )Quote:
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nice backup.
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1991 Acura Legend LS Coupe, Black on Black, 5 speed -> Code Name: Sapphire Engine is removed and under construction right now. ETA: Never. Ported and gasket matched heads Ported and gasket matched intake manifold Ported exhaust manifolds Apex'i S-AFC II Type II Calipers/Brembo slotted rotors EBC Green stuff pads front/rear Rays Engineering G-Games Wolf77 18x7.5 +42 Yokahama Parada Spec II 225/40/18 H&R lowering springs |
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Cool - I also have some other info on the site to back this up
www.legendarylegendz.com/FAQ.html Good job Mac! |
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Lamp Replacement Guide
Lamp Replacement Guide 91-95
Included is the basic part number & side notes. Low beam headlamp 9006 9006ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: the whitest and brightest Halogen 9006XV XtraVision Halogen Upgrade: Up to 20% Brighter 9006CB Cool Blue Halogen Upgrade: White Hot; Super Cool; 100% Street Legal 9006LL Long Life Halogen Upgrade: Lasts one and a half times longer High beam headlamp 9005 9005ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: the whitest and brightest Halogen 9005CB Cool Blue Halogen Upgrade: White Hot; Super Cool; 100% Street Legal Parking light 168 3652 Front turn signal 3497 Rear turn signal 3497 Tail light 2057 2057LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp 67 Stop light 2057 2057LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp High mount stop light 3497 License plate 168 Back up light 1156 1156LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp Front sidemarker 168 Rear sidemarker 168 Map light 168 Dome light 168 Step/Courtesy light DE3021 Trunk/Cargo area DE3021
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