ECM HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Starting System
Starter Test
NOTE: The air temperature must be between 59 and'100'F (15 and 38"C) before testing.
Recommended Procedure:
. Use a staner system tester.
. Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
. Test and troubleshoot as described.
Alte.nate Procedure:
. Use the following equipment:- Ammeter, 0 - 400 A- Voltmeter, 0 - 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
Tachometer,0 - 1,200 rpm
. Hook up a voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair. reset
the ECM/PCM to clear any codes (see section 1 1).
Check the Starter Engagement:
'1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START (lll) with the shift
lever in E or E position (A/T) or with the clutch
pedal depressed {M/T). The starter should crank the
eng ine.
. lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to
step 3.
. lf it cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go
to "Check for Wear and Damage" on the next
page.
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Check the battery, battery positive cable, ground.
staner cut relay, and the wire connections for loose-
ness and corrosion. Test again.
lf the staner still does not crank the engine, go to
step 4.
Unplug the connector (BLK /VHT wire and solenoid
terminal) from the starter.
Connect a jumper wire from the baftery positive (+)
terminal to the solenoid terminal.
The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter still does not crank the engine,
remove it, and diagnose its internal problem.
. lf the starter cranks the engine, go to step 6.
Check the ignition switch (see section 23).
Check the starter cut relay {see section 23}.
Check the IVT gear position switch (A/T) or the clutch
interlock switch (M[).
Check for an open in the wire between the ignition
switch and starter.
(cont'd)
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lgnition Control Module (lCMl Input Test
NOTE:
. See section 11 when the malfunction indicator lamp(MlL) comes on.
. Perform an input test for the ignition control module(lCM) after finishing the fundamental tests for the
ignition system and the fuel and emissions systems.
. '97 -'98 models: The tachometer should operate nor-
mally if the ICM is OK.
L Remove the distributor ignition (Dl) cap, the distrib-
utor ignition (Dl) rotor, and the leak cover.
2. Disconnect the wires from the lCM.
8LU WIRE{'97 - '98 models}
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7.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll). Check for voltage
between the BLK,^/EL wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage, check the BLK/rEL
wire betlveen the ignition switch and the lclvl.
. lf there is baftery voltage, go to step 4.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Check for voltage
between the WHT/BLU wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no batteryvoltage, check:- ignition coil.- WHT/BLU wire between the ICM and ignition
corl.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 5,
'97 model: Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector A(32P). Check for continuity on the YEL/GRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.'98 - 00 models: Disconnect the ECM,PCM connector
B (25P). Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.
Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire to body
ground. There should be no continuity.
Reconnect the ECM/PClvl connector.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire between the test tachometer connector and the
lCM. There should be continuity.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire to body ground. There should be no continuity.
lf all the tests are normal, replace the lCM.
9.
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Circuit
BATTERY
Diagram
UNDES.HOOD FUSUF€tAY BOX
WHT/8tK
l.
( tot,o, )
Y8LI(YEL
IGNITONSWITCH
GRN/RED
N0.41 (1Cr0A) ,-a N0.42 (40A)
ECM/PCM
V
IWHT/RED
ALTERNATOR
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Charging System
Troubleshooting (cont'dl
'97 modol: Alternator Control System Test {U.S.A. model)
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation ofthe ELD by checking for a DTC (see section .11).
CAUTION: Be sure to use a voltmeterwith ils positive terminal connected tobattery positive and hs negative termi-nalto the 4P connector terminal No. 2.
BATTERY
Wire side offemale terminals
{WHT/GRNI
ALTERNATORirP CONNECTOR
ALTEFNATOR4P CONNECTOR
Chock for a short in the circuitIALTC line):1. Disconnect the 4P connectorfrom the alternator.2. Start the engine, and turn theheadlights thigh beami ON.3. Me8sure voltage between the4P connector terminal No. 2and the positive terminal ofthe battery.
lstherelVorless?
Check for an open in the wire(ALTC linel:1. Turn the headlight and igni-tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 32P connectorfrom the ECN4/PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe EcM/PcM 32P connectorterminal No.30 and alternator4P connector terminal No. 2-
Repair open in the wi.e betwoenthe atternator and ECM/PCM.ls there continuity?
Check for a shorl in the wiroIALTC line):1. Turn the headlight and ign;,I|on swrtcn UFF2. Disconnect the 32P connectorfrom the EcM/PcM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe ECM/PCN4 32P connectorterminal No. 30 and bodyground.
Subslitute a known-good ECM/PCM, and recheck.It prescribed voha96 b now avail-able, replace the original ECM/PCM.
ls there continuity?
R€prir short in the wire betweenthe altornator and the ECM/PCM.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
,/1./1810
./ l./t4161718t9202121
26272A293032
Wire side of ] ALTCfemale terminals I tWHT/cRNl
tlWHT/GRN)
female terminals
I
1
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A {32P}
,/ ,/46810
,/1,/1416l7t8'1920212321
272A2S30:t2
Wire side of I ALTCfemale terminals {WHT/GRNI
f)
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'98 -'9O modols: Alternator Contlol SYstem Te3t (U.S.A' model)
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation of the ELD by checking for a DTC (see section 11)
EATTERY
CAUTION: Be surc to uso a voltmetorwith its oo3itive torminel connccted to
battery po3hivo tnd its negativo teami'
nal to the 4P connector torminal No 2.
ECM,/PCM CONNECTORc {31P)
Wire side olfemale terminals
cIWHT/GRN)
Wire side oltemale terminals
ALTERNATOR4P CONNECTOR
ALTC
IWHT/GBNI
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31P}
(cont'd)
Chock tor . short in tha circuit
IALTC lino):1. Disconnoct the 4P connectorIrom the alternator.2. Start the engine, and turn the
headlights (high beam) ON.
3. Measure voltage between the4P connector terminal No. 2
and the positive terminal oIthe battsry.
lsthere 1V or less?
Check for an opon in the wire
IALTC line):1. Turn the headlight and igni-
tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 31P connectorfrom the ECM/PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenth6 ECM/PCM 31P connectorterminal No. 2 and alternator4P connector terminal No. 2.
Ropair open in the wiro betweenthe ahornrtor and ECM/PCM.
Chack lor a rhort in tho wire
{ALTC lincl:'!. Turn the headlight and igni'tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 31P connectorIrom the ECM/PCM.3. Ch6ck for continuity betweenthe ECM/PCM 31P connectorterminal No. 2 and bodyground.
Substituto . known-good ECM/
PCM, .nd rochock.lf prdcdb€d voltage b now av.il-able, repl.ce the original ECM/
rcM.
Rcpair rhort in thc wire b.twconth. ahGrn.tol.nd the EcM/PcM.
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6. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/power-
train control module (PCM) connectors from the ECM/
PCM.
7. Disconnect the main wire harness connector.
Remove the grommet and wire harness clamps, then
pull out the EcM/Pclvl connectors.
6x1.0mm11 N.m 11.1 kgl.m,8lbf.ftl
CONNECTOR
GROMMET
L Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors on
the left side of the engine compartment.
ENGINE WIREHARNESS CONNECTORS
(cont'd)
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Fuel and Emissions
Special Tools ...................... 11-2
Component Locations
lndex ...................... ....,.... 11-3
Svstem Description
Vacuum Connections ...........,....,.,................. 1 1-9
Electrical Connections ................................... 1 1-15
System Connectors .,.,,.,............................,.,. 1 1-36
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures,.,..................... 11-60
Engine Control Module/Powertrain ConttolModule Terminal Arrangement .............., 11-67
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart .................... 1 t-75
How to Read Flowcharts .......,.....,.,............... I 1-79
PGM-Fl System
System Description .................,.,.,,,............... 1 1-80
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
Engine Control Module/PowertrainControl Module ........11-52
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor ............. 11-90
Intake Air Temperature Sensor .................... 1 1-95
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor .,..,.,.... 1 1-99
Throttle Position Sensor ...........,.....,.,.,..,...... I 1'103
Primary Heated Orygen Sensor (Sensor 1) ... 11-110
Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor{Sensor 2l .................. 1 1-117
Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater ..................... 11-121
Fuef Supply System ......11-124
Random Misfire ,....,.,..... 11-126
Mistire Detected in One Cylinder .....-........... 11-128
Knock Sensor ................ 11-130
CKP/TDC/CYP Sensor .................................... 1 1-131
Vehicle Speed Sensor ...............................,.... 1 1-135
Barometric Pressure Sensor .....,...,...,.,,........ 1 1-137
Electrical Load Detector ...,.,.......................... 1 1-138
CKF Sensor ................,.,, '11-112
ECM/PCM lnternaf Circuit ............................. 11'117
HO2S Replacement .,.,.,. 11-148
ldle Control System
System Description ............ 11-149
Troubleshooting Flowcharts
ldle Control System ...... 11-150
fdle Air Control Valve ......................,............. 11-152
Air Conditioning Signal ................................. I 1-155
Alternator FR Signal ...................................... 1 1-159
Starter Switch Si9na1 .................................... t l-161
Power Steering Pressure Switch Signal ...... 11-162
Brake Switch Si9na1 ...................................... 11-166
Fast ldle Thermo Valve .,.,.............................,.,.,. 11-168
ldle speed setting .............. 11-169
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Lines ............................ 11-171
Fuef Tube/Ouick-Conneci Fittings ..................... 11 -175
System Description ............ 11-178
Fuel Pressurg ...................... 11-178
Fuel Iniectors ................,..... 11-179
Fuel Pressure Re9u1ator .............................,.,...., f 1-181
Fuef Fifter ....,.,.,.,,,,.,............11-142
Fuel Pump ........................... 11-183
Fuel Gauge .......................... 11-184
Fuel Gauge Sending Unit ................................... I 1-185
Low Fuel Indicator System ...........,.,..,............... 1 1-185
PGM-FI Main Relay ............. 11-187
Fue|Tank................ ............. 11-191
Intake Air System
System Description ............ 11-193
Air Cleanel ,.,.,..................... 11-194
Throttle Cable ..................... 11-194
Throttle Body........ .............. 11-196
Emission Control System
System D$cription ...,....,.,. 11-199
Tailpipe Emission ............... 11-199
Three Way Catalytic Converter ..................,.,...,, 11-199
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System .,.,,,,.,.., 11-2O1
Evaporative Emission Controls .........,.,.,............ 11-203
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System Description
ENGINEWIREHARNESS
System Conneetors lDash and Floorl -'98 - 00 Models (cont'dl
DASHBOARDWIRE HARNESSMAIN WIB€HARNESS
c,47(ECM/PCM.A}
c121(ECM/PCM-8)
n
lno,
(PCM.D}
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t23a1I12t3lta't5t011t8t9
c't22
c126 (PCM-O)*,
ot33
c124 {ECM/PCM.B}
C,r47 (ECM/PCM-Al
c121*3c127'.
cl25 tECM/PCM-C)
c132
o
*1:4,/T '1 all*3: '98 model'4:'99 - 00 models
NOTE: . Different wires with the same color have been given a number suffix to distinguish them {for example,
YEUBLK1 and YEUBLK'are not the same).
. O: Related to Fuel and Emissions Svstem.
. - Connector with male terminals (double outline): View from terminal side
- Connector with female terminals (single outline): View from wire side
tt
36,10
1t12l3l617lat9
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures
How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlLl has been reported on, or there is a driveability problem, use the appropri-ate procedure below to diagnose and repair the problem.
A. When the MIL has come on:
1. Connect the Honda PGM Tester or an OBD Il scan tool to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) located behind theright side of the center console.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the DTC and note it. Also check and note
the freeze frame data.
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart and
begin troubleshooting.
NOTE:
. SeetheOBDll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.. The scan tool or tester can read the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), freeze frame data, current data, and otherEngine Control Module (ECM}/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) data.. Freeze frame data indicates the engine conditions when the first malfunction, misfire or fuel trim malfunction wasdetected. lt can be useful information when troubleshootino.
B. When the MIL has not come on, but there is a driveability problem, refer to the Symptom Chart on page 11-64.
C. DTCs will be indicated by the blinking of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) with the SCS service connector con-nected.
Connect the SCS service connector to Service Check Connector as shown. {The 2P Service Check Connecror rslocated behind the right side of the center console.) Turn the ignition switch ON 0l).
DATA LINK CONNECTOR I16PI
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