Engine light is on HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting
Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement -'98 - 00 Models (cont'dl
PCM CONNECTOR D (16P)NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
i1:A/T *3:'98 model'2: M/T *4:'99 00 models
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D {16P}
Wire side of lemaleterminals
D€s4riptionSign!l
YELLC A {LOCK,UP CONTBOLSOLENOID VALVE A)Oriv€s lock'up conrrol solenoid valve A.With lock-up ON: b6ttery voltagsWith lock-up OFF:0 V
2+1GBN,M/HT
SHB (SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOIO VALVE B)Drives shift controlsolenoid valve B.In 1st, 2nd position, in lst and 2nd gear an D4, D3(D)11 position: battery vohag€In P, R, N position, in 3rd geaf in D1, D3 (D)*.position, in 4th gear in D4 (D)*r positionr0 V
GRN/BLKLC 8 (LOCK,UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE B}Drives lock up controlsolenoid valve B.With full lock-up: 8attery voitageWith half lock'uprduty controlled
BLK/YELVBSOL (BATTERY VOLTAGEFOR SOLENOID VALVE}Pow€r source of solenoid valvs.With ignition switch ON (ll): batteryvoltageWith ignition switch OFF| 0 V
ATPR {AI GEAE POSITIONSWITCH)Delscls A/T gear posrtion swirch srgnal.In any other positjon: battsry voltage
BLU,ryEL
SHA (SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A)Drives shift conrrol solenoid valvp A.In 2nd, R position, an 2nd and 3rd ge6r in D4, D3(D)r' posilion: batlery voltageIn 1st gear in 04, 03 {D)}. position, in 4th gear inD4 (D)*. position, in P, N position:0 V
PNKATPD3 (AT GEAR POSITIONswrTcH)Detects A,/T g€ar poshion swirch sign6l.In D3 position:0 Vh any other posiiion: ban€ryvoltage
PNK
ODSW (OVER.DBIVE SWITCH)Detects OVEF-DRIVE swirch sagnal.With Ovor Drivs OFF (O/D OFF indicator lightturned ON): 0 VWilh Ovsr Drivs ON (O/D OFF indicrto.lashtturned OFF): about 5 V
9''YELATPDI}3, O}I {AT GEARPOStTtON SWTTCH)Dot€cts A/T g€ar position swirch signal.In D4r3, O*. position:0 VIn any other posilion: battery voltage
10.,BLUNC (COUNIERSHAFT SPEEDSENSOR)Detscts counl€rshaft speed sensorWith ignition switch ON (ll), and ffonr wheels
REDNM IIVAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSOB)Detects mainshaft speed sensor sign6ls.Wilh engine running: pulses
NMSG {MAINSHAFTSPEEDSENSOB GBOUND)Ground for mainshaft speed sensor-
'13*1LT GRNATPNP (AT GEAR POSITIONswtTcH)Delects A,/T gear position switch signat.In park or n€utral:0 Vh any other posilion: about 5 V
8LUATP2 (AT GEAR POSFIONswrTcH)Dstects A,/T gear position switch signal.h any othsr position: battery voltsgs
15.'BRNATP1 {AT GEAR POSITIONswrTcH)Detscts A/T gear position switch signal.In any other position: htteryvoltage
t6''GRNNCSG {COUNTERSHAFTSPEED SENSOR GROUND}Grouod for counterchaft sp€ed s€nsor.
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Ghart (cont'd)
r: These DTCS will be indicated by the blinking oJ the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) with the SCS service connectorconnected.**: The Di (E)*5 indicator light and the Malfunction tndicator Lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously.*1: A[f *3;'97 model *5: '99 - 00 models*21M/f *4: '98 model
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DTC
{MlL indication}Detection ltemProbable CausePagc
P1336 154)Crankshaft SpeedFluctuation SensorIntermittent Interruption
. CKF sensor
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P1337 i54)Crankshaft SpeedFluctuation SensorNo Signal
CKF sensorCKF sensor circuitECM,FCM11-142
P1359 (8)Crankshaft Position/Too DeadCenter Sensorrcylinder PositionConnector Disconnection
' CKP/TDC/CYP sensor circuit11-146
P1361 (8)Top Dead CenterSensor IntermittentInterruption11-131
P1362 (8)Top Dead CenterSensor No SignalTDC sensorTDC sensor circuitECM/PCM11-131
P1381 (9)Cylinder Position SensorIntermittent Interruption
. CYP sensor11-131
P1382 (9)Cylinder Position SensorNo SignalCYP sensorCYP sensor circuitECM/PCM11-131
P1456n.* {90}
Evaporative EmissionControl System Leak Detected(FuelTank System)
Fuelfill capVacuum connectionFueltankFuel tank prossure sensorEVAP bypass solenoid valveEVAP two way valveEVAP control canister vent shut valveEVAP control canisterEVAP purge controlsolenoid valve
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Pr457n.s {90)
Evaporative EmissionControl System Leak Detected(EVAP Control Canister Svstem)
Vacuum connectionEVAP control canisterFuel tank pressure sensorEVAP bypass solenoid valveEVAP two way valveEVAP control canister vent shut valveFueltankEVAP purge controlsolenoid valve
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P1508 (14)ldle Air ControlValve CircuitFailure
IAC valveIAC valve circuitECM/PCM11-152
Pr607(-)Engine Control Module,PowertrainControl Module Internal CircuitFailure A
. ECM,FCM11-147
P1705P1706P1753P1758P1768
AutomaticTransaxle
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PGM-FI System
System Description
INPUTS
CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor
CKF Sensor
MAP Sensor
ECT Sensor
IAT Sensor
TP Sensor
Primary HO2S
Secondary H02S
vss
KS*5
BARO Sensor
ELD*6
Starter Signal
ALT FR Signal
Air Conditioning Signal
Ay'T Gear Position Signal*1
Baftery Voltage (lGN.1)
Brake Switch Signal
PSP Switch Signal
Fuel Tank Pressuae Sensor*4. *5
Countershaft Speed Sensor*1
Mainshaft Speed Sensor*r
OVER-DRIVE Switch Signal*s
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)/
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OUTPUTS
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Fuel Injectors
PGM-Fl Main Relay (Fuel Pump)
MIL
IAC Valve
Ay'C Compressor Clutch Relay
Radiator Fan Relay
Condenser Fan Relay
ALT
tcM
EVAP Purge Control Solenoid
Valve
Primary HO2S Heater
Secondary H02S HeaterEVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve*a *5
EVAP Control Canister Vent Shut
DLC
Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve*l
Shift Control Solenoid Valve*1
Ay'T Clutch Pressure Control
Solenoid Valve*1
D4 Indicator Light'1 *3, *a
D Indicator Light,l *5
OVER-DRIVE OFF Indicator
Lighl*t *:
*1: A/T {3:'97 model'2: M/f +4:'98 model*5: '99 - 00 models"6: USA
PGM-Fl System
The PGM-Fl system on this model is a sequential multiport fuel injection system.
Fuel iniecior Timing and Duration
The ECM/PCM contains memories for the basic discharge durations at various engine speeds and manifold pressure. The
basic discharge duration, after being read out from the memory, is further modified by signals sent from various sensors
to obtain the final discharge duration.
ldle Air Control
ldle Air Control Valve (lAC Valve)
When the engine is cold, the Ay'C compressor is on, the transmission is in gear, the brake pedal is depressed, the P/S load
is high, or the alternator is charging, the ECM/PCM controls current to the IAC Valve to maintain the correct idle speed.
lgnition Timing Control
o The ECM/PCM contains memories for basic ionition timing at various engine speeds and manifold air flow rates.
lgnition timing is also adjusted for engine coolant temperature.
. A knock control system was adopted which sets the ideal ig nition timing for the octane rating of the gasoline used.*s
Other Control Funstions
1. Starting Control
When the engine is started. the ECM/PCM provides a rich mixture by increasing fuel injector duration.
2. Fuel Pump Control
. When the ignition switch is initially turned on (ll). the ECMiPCM suppli€s ground to the PGM-FI main relay that
supplies current to the fuel pump for two seconds to pressurize the fuel system.
. When the engine is running, the ECM/PCM supplies ground to the PGM-FI main relay that supplies current to the
fuel oumo.
. When the engine is not running and the ignition is on, the ECM/PCM cuts ground to the PGM-FI main relay which
cuts current to the fuel pump.
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Fuel Cut-off Control
. During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors iscutoffto improvefuel economyat
speeds over 970 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 920 rpm ('99 - 00 modelsl.
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 6,500 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 6900 rpm ('99 - 00
models), regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from over-rewing.
With Ay'T model. the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over 5,000 rpm when the vehicle is not moving.*'
4,./C Comoressor Clutch Relav
When the ECM/PCM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from
being energized, and enriches the mixture to assure a smooth transition to the Ay'C mode.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve
When the engine coolant temperature is above 154"F (68'C), the ECM/PCM controls the EVAP purge control solenoid
valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister,
Alternator Control
The system controls the voltage generated at the alternator in accordance with the electrical load and driving mode.
which reduces the engine load to improve the fuel economy.
PCM Fail-saf e/Back-up Functions
1. Fail-safe Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-pre
grammed value for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-up Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM/PCM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent
of the system in order to permit minimal driving.
3. Self-diagnosis Function IMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)l
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL and stores the DTC
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on {ll), the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL for two
seconds to check the MIL bulb condition.
4. Two Trio Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Trip Detection Method is used for the HO2S*1, fuel metering-related. idle control
system, ECT sensor and EVAP control system self-diagnostic functions. When an abnormality occurs, the ECM/PCM
stores it in its memory. When the same abnormality recurs after the ignition switch is turned OFF and ON (ll) again,
the ECM/PCM informs the driver by lighting the MlL. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is cancelled
when you jump the service check connector, The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality occurs.
5. Two (or Three) Driving Cycle Detection Method {'97 model)
A "Driving Cycle" consists of starting the engine, beginning closed loop operation, and stopping the engine. lf misfir-
ing that increases emissions or EVAP control system malfunction is detected during two consecutive driving cycles.
or TWC deterioration is detected during three consecutive driving cycles, the ECM/PCM turns the MIL on. However, to
ease troubleshooting, this function is cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink
immediately when an abnormality occurs.
*1: '97 - 98 models*2: '99 - 00 models
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Powertrain Control Module {PCM} -'97 Model
NOTE: lf this symptom is intermiftent, check for a loose fuse No. 25 METER (7.5 A) in theunderdash f{rse/relay box, a poor connection at PCM terminal A18, or an intermittentopen in the GRN/ORN wire between the PCM (A18) and the gauge assembly.
PCM OON ECTOR A {32P}
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTOR A {32PI
Wire side ot temale terminals
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The Malfunction lndicator LamD(MlL) nev6r comes on {even lortwo seconds) after ignition isturned on (lll, or it's on dimlyand flickers.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
- Rep.ir short or opon in thowire batween No. 25 METER(7.5 Alfuso and gauge a$€m-bty.- R6pl.c€ No. 25 METER 17.5 Alfus€.
ls the charging system light on?
Try to stan the engine.
Does the engine start?
Chock tor.n open in th6 wire3{PG1, PG2linesl:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Measure voltage betweenbody ground and PCM con-nector terminals A10 and A23individually.
Check for an op€n in the wir6 orbulb (MlL lin€l:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the PCM connectorterminal A18 to body groundwith a iumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
n€peir open in tho wirelslhwoon PCM and Glol (loc!t.d
at thc tha.mo3tat houling thrthtd moro th.n 1.0 V.
ls thore l€ss than 1.0 V?
Substituto . known-good PCMand r€check. ll symptom/indica-tion goss away, rcplaca the origi-nal PCM.
- R6pai. open in th. wileibelwoon rcM lAl8l dnd g.ugea3rombly.- Roolac€ the MIL bulb.
ls the MIL on?
Substitut6 a known-good PCMand rocheck. ll 3ymptom/indica-tion goes away, replace the o.igi-n.l PCM.
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Tho Maltunction Indicator Lamo(MlL) n6Yor como3 on leven lortwo laconds) rft6r tho ignhion isturnod ON {lll.
Turn th6 ignition switch ON (ll).
- Repair lhort or opcn in thowire between the No. 25METER 17.5 Al fu3e snd thegauge assembly.- Repl.co the No. 25 METER17.5 Al fus€.
ls the low oil pressure light on?
Try to start the engine.
Chock for an opsn in th€ wiro orbulb {MlL line,:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the ECM/PCM con-nector terminal A18 to bodyground with a iumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Rep.ir open in the wi.osbotween the ECM/FCM lA18land the gaugo rasombly.Roplece the MIL bulb.
ls th6 MIL on?
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rochock. lf rymptom/indication goes eway, replacetho o gind ECM/PCM.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.Inspect the Fl E/M 115 A) tusein the undeFhood fuse/relaybox.
- Repair short in the wirebetween lhe Fl E/M (15 AlfusG and the PGM-Fl m.in.slay.- Roplsce th€ Fl E/M (15 Alfu3€.
Inspect the No. 13 FUEL PUMP(15 A) fuse in the under-dashfuse/relay box.
- Repair short in th6 wirebetween tho No. 13 FUELPUMP 115 A) luse and thePGM-FI main .elay.- ReDlace tho No. 13 FUELPUMP 115 Al tuse.
Engine Gontrol Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) -'98 - 00 Models
NOTE:. lf this symptom is intermittent, check tor:- A loose Fl E/M {15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box- A loose No. 25 METER {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMP (15 Alfuse in the underdash fuse/rolay box- An intermiftent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A18) and the gauge assem-
- An int€rmiftent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (C19) and the MAP sensor- An intermiftent short in the wire between rhe ECM/PCM (C28), the TP sensor, theEGR valve lift sensor and/or {uel tank Dressure sensor- A laulty PGM-FI main relay
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
Wire side of female terminals
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PGM-FI System
Elestrical Load Detector (ELDI (USA Modell
The scan tool indic€tes Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1297: A low voltage problem in the Electrical Load
Detector (ELD) circuit.
'97 model:
ELD 3P CONNECTOR {C354I
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Wire side ot female terminals
PCM CONNECTOR D I16P)
Wire side of female terminals
Problem vsriticltion:1. Do the PCM Feset Procedure.2. Start the engine.3. Turn on the headlights.
Intormittent lailuic, 3vstom k OKat thk time. Ch.ck tor poor con-nections or loose wiro3 at C127(loc.ted on PCM b.sckot), C354{ELO, .nd at tho FCM.
ls DTC P1297 indicated?
Ch.ck for 3hort in lho ELD:Measure voltage between bodyground and the ELD 3P connectorterminal No.3.
ls there approx. 4.5 V?
Check for a short in tho wire IELlinel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect PCM connector D(16P).
3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and PCM connector terminal D16.
Rcpair 3hort in tho $rire botwo€nthe PcM lDl6l and tho ELD.
Substituto a known-good PCMand rocheck. lf 3ymptom/indic.-tion goos !w!y, repl.ce the origi-nal PCM.
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98 - 00 mod6l3:
- OTC P l1€7 is 3tored.
Problcm vcrificrtion:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Pro-cedure,2. Start the engine.3. Turn on the headlights.
Intcrmittent tailuro, ryrtom ir OK!t thi3 timo. Ch.ck tor poor con-nectiont or looao wire! at CXl54IELD) rnd at rh6 ECM/PCM,
ls DTC P1297 indicated?
Chock for 3hort in tho ELD:Measure voltage between bodyground and the ELD 3P connectorterminal No.3.
ls there approx. 4.5 V?
Chcck lor a 3horl in tho wiio (EL
linol:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect ECM/PCM con-nector A (32P).
3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCMconn€ctort€rminal A30.
Ropair shon in thc wira botwocntho PcM (A301 rnd rho ELD.
Sub.tituto a known.good ECM/PCM .nd rocheck. ll lymptom/indication gocs .w!y. replsceth6 o.iginal ECM/PCM,
ELD 3P CONNECTOR ICAs4I
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Wire side of temale terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P)
Wire sid6 of female terminals
(cont'd)
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Electrical Load Detestor (ELDI (USA Model) (cont'dl
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC) Pl298; A high voltage problem in the Electrical Load
Detector (ELD) circuit.
97 modsl:
ELD 3P CONNECTOR {C35,'I
Wire sido oI lemale terminals
r lzlrl--T_ow
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Y
Repail op€n in th. wire b€tws€ntho No. 15 ALTERNATOR SPSENSOR 17.5 A) tuse in theunder-dlrh fuso/r.lay box andth6 ELD.EL {GRN/NEDI
PCM CONNECTORS
Problam verification:1. Do the PCM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine.3. Turn on the headlights.Intermittent tailuro, systcm is OK.t this time. Chack for ooor con-noction! or looro wire3 at C127{locaied on PCM brackot), C35{{ELDI and .t tho PCM.
Chack for an opan in tho wilellGl linol:1. Turn thg ignition and head-lights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).4. M6asure voltage b€tw€enbody ground and the ELD 3Pconnoctor terminal No. 1.
Chock lol !n open in the wireIGND linel:'1. Turn the ignition switch andheadlights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P conneqor,3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and the ELD 3Pconnector terminal No. 2.
Ropair opon in th6 wi.e betweonth. ELD connector rnd GiO2,
Ch.ck lo. an open in th€ wiro (EL
line):Check for continuity between theELD 3P connector terminal No. 3and PCM connector terminal 016.
Chock for . malfunction in theELD:1. Reconnect the ELD 3P con-neclor,2. Start the engine and allow itto idle.3. While measuring voltagebetween PCM connector terminals 016 and A9. turn theheadlights on (low).
ls there continuityT
R6pafu op6n in tho wire betweenthe PCM {D161snd th6 ELD.
Subltituto . known-good PCMand rachock, f symptom/indic.-tion goes awry, ropl.ce the origi-n.l PCM.
Does the voltage drop?
Wire side of lemale terminals
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38 - 00 modeb:
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proceoure.2. Stan the engine.3- Turn on the headlights.Intermittent feilure, sysl.m is OKat this time. Check for ooor con-nections or loose wires at C354(ELDI and at the ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P1298 indicated?
Check lor an open in the wire(lG1 line):'1. Turn the ignition and head-lights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4, Measu re voltage betweenbody ground and the ELD 3Pconnector terminal No. '1.Reprir open or short in th6 wirebotweon the No. 15 ALTERNA-TOR SP SENSOR {7.5 Al fuse inthe under-drah fuse/relay boxand the ELD.
Check tor an opon in tho wire{GND line}:1. Turn the ignition switch andheadlights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and the ELD 3Pconnector terminal No. 2,
Repair opon in the wire betweenthe ELD conneclor and GilO2.
Ched( fo. an op€n in the wir€ (EL linel:Check for continuity between theELD 3P connector terminal No. 3and ECM/PCM connector termi-nalA30.
Repair op€n in tha wile botwecnthe EcM/PCM lA30l .nd rhe ELD.
Check for s malfunction in lhe ELD:1. Reconnect the ELD 3P con-nector.2. Start the engine and allow itto idle.3. While measuring voltagebetween ECM/PCM connectorterminals A30 and 820, turnthe headlights on (low).
Substiiute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. It symptom/indication goos away, replacethe original ECM/PCM.
ELO 3P CONNECTOR {c35/rl
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side ot temale terminals
ELD 3P CONNECTOR {C35,lt
EL IGRN/RED}Wire side of femaletermrnars
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
A l32P)
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