air con HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

A/C System Service
Evacuation
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to removeHFC-134a {R-134a)from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant andlubricant vapor or mist can irrhate eyes, noso and throat.Avoid breathing the air condhioner retrigerant and lubri-cant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occu.s. ventilate workarea before resuming service.
R 134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested withcompressed arr.
!@ some mixtures of air and R-134a hsvo beenshown to be combustible at elevated pressures and canresult in tire or explosion causing iniury ot property
damage. Never use compressed air to pressure test R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner svs-tems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtainedfrom the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1, When an A,/C System has been opened to the atmo-
sphere, such as during installation or repair, it must
be evacuated using a R-l34a refrigerant recovery/
recycling/charging station. {lf the system has beenopen for several days, the receiver/dryer should bereplaced, and the system should be evacuated forseveral hours.)
Connect a R-134a refrigerant recovery/recyclin g/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown, following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Evacuate the system,
lf the low-pressure does not reach more than 93.3kPa (700 mmHg,27.6 in.Hg) in 15 minutes, there isprobably a leak in the system. partially charge thesystem, and check for leaks (see Leak Test).
Recovery/Recycling/Charging Station
22-60
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Charging
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritate eyes, nose and
throat. Avoid breathing th€ air conditioner refrigerant
and lubricant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service. Additional health and
safety information may be obtained from the relrigerant
and lubricant manufacturers.
Connect a R-'134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging
station to the vehicle, as shown. following the equipment
manufacturer's instructions.
R€covery/Recycling/Charging Station
HIGH-PRESSURESIDE
Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to system
that was removed during recovery. Use only SP-'10
refrigerant oil.
Charge the system with Required amount of R-134a
refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system; the compres-
sor will be damaged.
Select the appropriate unit of measure for your
charging station.
Refrigerant capacity: 700 to 750 g
0.70 to 0.?5 k9
1.5 to 1.6 lbs.
21.7 to 26.5 oz.
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22-61
Leak Test
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditionor refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Avoid breathing the air conditioner retrigerant and lubri-
cant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle ajr conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed arr.
!@ some mixturos of air and R-1348 have
been shown to be combustible at olovatod pres3uras
and can result in fire or explosion causing iniury or
property damage. Never use comprelised air to pressure
test R-13ila service equipment or vehicle air conditioner
systems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
2.
1.Connect a R-134a refrigerant recove rylrecycling/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown in the pre-
vious column, following the equipment manufactur-
er's instructions.
Open the high-pressure valve to charge the system
to the specified capacity, then close the supply
valve, and remove the charging system couplers.
Select the appropriate unit of measure for your
charging station.
Refrigerant capacity: 700 to 750 g
0.70 to 0.75 kg
1.5 to 1.6 lbs.
21.7 to 26.5 oz.
Check the system for leaks using a R-134a refriger-
ant leak detector with an accuracy of 14 g (0.5 ozl
per year or better.
lf you find leaks that require the system to be opened
(to repair or replace hoses, fittings, etc.), recover the
system according to the Recovery Procedure on page
22-59.
After checking and repairing leaks, the system must
be evacuated (see System Evacuation on page 22-601.
5.
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Compressor
Replacement
lf the compressor is marginally operable. run the
engine at idie speed, and let the air conditioner
work for a few minutes. then shut the engine off.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-59).
Disconnect the condenser fan connector. Remove
the compressor clutch connector and the wire har-
ness clip from the condenser fan shroud, then dis-
connect the compressor clutch connector. Remove
the mounting bolts and the condenser fan shroud,
CONDENSER FANCONNECTOR
6x1.0mm7 N.m 10.7 kg{.m, 5 lbl.ftl
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2.
5. Remove each bolt, then disconnect the suction and
discharge lines from the compressor. Plug or cap
the lines immediately after disconnecting them to
avoid moisture and dust contamination,
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
DISCHARGE LINE
Remove the power steering pump belt (see section
17t.
Loosen the pivot bolt of the idler pulley bracket and
the adiusting bolt, then remove the Ay'C compressor
belt from the pulleys. lf necessary, remove themounting bolts from the left front mount, thenremove the A,/C compressor belt through the gap
between the bodv and the left front mount.
6.
7.
PIVOT BOLT10 x 1.25 mmAIUUSTING 4,t N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 tbf.ftlt€FTFRONTMOUltlT
10x 1.25 mm COMPRESSOR/t4 N.m (4.5 kgl.m,33 lbtftl BELI
LINE
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Body Electrical
Speciaf Toofs ,...,..,.............-.23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ......,.,..........,.................. 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting ........,.,.,...,,.,......... 23-5
Wire Color Codes ...,....,.. 23-5
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ..,.,......,......................... 23-6
Dashboard ,.,.,..............-.- 23-7
Door ....................... .........23-10
Index to Cilcuits and Sysiems
Accessory Socket .. ,....,.,..,.,. 23-95*Airbags ................ .,....,. Sestion 24
Air Conditioning ,.,.,.... Section 22
Alternator ................... Section 4
Anti-lock Brake System {ABSI ................... Section 19'A/T Gear Position Indicator ....................... Section 1,1
Automatic Transmission System ...........,.. Section 14
Battery ................... ..............23-50
Blower Controls .,...,.,, Section 22
Charging System ....... Seqtion il
Clock -'98 Model ................ 23-98
Connector ldentification and Wire HarnessRouting .................. ......... 23.11
Cruise Control ............ Ssction 4
Dash Lights Brightness Contlo||er ..................... 23-90
Fan Conlrols ...,......,.... Section 10
Fuel Pump ,..,.,...,....,.... Section 11
Fuses...................... .,,.,.,.,.,,.,23-40*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ......-....-..23-58
Fuel Gauge .....,.,..... Section 11
Speedometer ..,..........,... 23-56
Ground Distribution ,....,.,...23-46
Hatch Glsss ODenor .........................,.,.,.,.,..,.,.,.,,. 23-121
Heater Controls .-........ Soction 21*Horns.,...,..,.,.,....... ................23"104*fgnition Switch ,,.,.,..,.,.,,.,.,.,23-51
lgnition Key Light System -'97 Mod6l .............. 23.88
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BODY
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Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions (cont'dl
Insen the connector all the way and make sure it is
securely Iocked.
Position wires so that the open end of the cover faces
down.
V
Faceopen end
Handling Wires and Harnesges
. Secure wires and wire harnesses to the frame with
their respective wire ties at the designated locations.
. Remove clips carefully; don't damage their locks.
Slip pliers under the clip base and through the hole at
an angle, then squeeze the expansion tabs to release the
clrD.
After installing harness clips, make sure the harness
doesn't interfere with any moving pans.
Keep wire harnesses away from exhaust pipes and
other hot parts, trom sharp edges of brackets and
holes. and from exoos€d screws and bolts.
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T€sting and Repairs
. Do not use wires or harnesses with broken insulation.
Replace them or repair them by wrapping the break
with electricaltape.
. After installing parts, make sure that no wires are
pinched under them.
. When using electrical test equipment, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and those described in
this manual.
. lf possible, insert the probe of the tester from the
wire side (except waterproof connector).
. Seat grommets in their grooves properly.
. Use a probe with a tapered tip.
Refer to the instructions in the Honda Terminal Kit for
identification and replacement of connector termi-
nals.
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Five-step Troubleshooting
1.
3.
Verify The Complaint
Turn on all the components in the problem circuit to
verify the customer complaint. Note the symptoms.
Do not begin disassembly or testing until you have
narrowed down the problem area.
Analyze The Schematic
Look up the schematic for the problem circuit.
Determine how the circuit is supposed to work by
tracing the current paths from the power feed
through the circuit components to ground. lf several
circuits fail at the same time, the fuse or ground is a
likely cause,
Based on the symptoms and your understanding of
the circuit operation, identify one or more possible
causes of the problem.
lsolate The Problem By Testing The Circuit
Make circuit tests to check the diagnosis you made
in step 2. Keep jn mind that a logical, simple proce-
dure is the key to efficient troubleshooting. Test for
the most likely cause of failure first. Try to make
tests at points that are easily accessible,
Fix The Problem
Once the specific problem is identified, make the
repair. Be sure to use proper tools and safe proce-
dures.
Make Sure The Circuit Works
Turn on all components in the repaired circuit in all
modes to make sure you've fixed the entire prob-
lem. lf the problem was a blown fuse, be sure to
test all of the circuits on the fuse. lvlake sure no new
problems turn up and the original problem does nol
recur.
4.
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Wire Color Codes
The following abbreviations are used to identify wire
colors in the circuit schematics:
WHT ............................. White
YEL,.............................. Yellow
BLK ..........,................... Black
BLU .............................. Blue
GRN .............................Green
RED .............................. Red
ORN .............................Oran9e
PNK.....,........................ Pink
BRN .............................. Brown
GRY .............................. Gray
PUR .........,.................... Purple
LT BLU ..................,...... Light Blue
LT GRN ........................ Light Green
The wire insulation has one color or one color with
another color stripe. The second color is the stripe.
WHT/BLK
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Engino Wire Harness
Connecto; or
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConneqts toNotos
c101
c102
c103
c 104
c105
c105
c106
c 107
c 108
c 109
c]10
c1l'l
c112
c113
c't 14
cl16
cl16
c117
c118
c119
c120
c121
c't22
c't23
c't25
cl26
cl27
cr 28
cl29
c130
c131
c132
c 133
c134
c134
c135
c 136
10
6
1
2
1
2
1
10
20
31
16
22
l0
l0'14
14
1
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Right side of engine
Middle of engine
Behind right kick panel
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Under right side of dash
Right side of engine
Right side of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Left side of engine compartment
Middle of engine
Middle of engine
Main wire harness (C304)
Main wire harness (C305):'97 - 98 models
No. 1 fuel injector
Crankshaft speed fluctuation (CKF) sensor
Alternator
Alternator
Engine oil pressure switch
No.2 fuel injector
Evaporative emission (EVAP) purge
control solenoid valve
No. 3 fuel injector
No. 4 fuel injector
Primary heated oxygen sensor(Primary HO2S) (sensor 1)
Radiator fan switch
Coolant temperature sending unit
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
Mainshaft speed sensor
Lock-up control solenoid valve
Back-up light switch
Shift control solenoid valve
Linear solenoid valve
Countershaft speed sesnsor
Starter solenoid
Distributor
Junction connector
PCM
ECIWPCM
ECM/PCM
ECM/PCM
Main wire harness (C,|:}1)
IVT gear position switch
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
Throttle position (TP) sensor
MAP sensor
ldle air control (lAC)valve
lntake air temperature (lAT) sensor
Junction connector
Junction connector
Power steering pressure (PSP) switch
Junction connector
Knock sensor (KS)
A/r
USA
Canada
Alr
AlT
M/'r
Afi
'97mooel
'97 model'98 - 00
mooets
'99 - 00
models
T101
r102
Left side of en0ine companment
Right side of engine compartment
Alternator
Under-hood fuse/relay box
G101Middle of engineEngine ground, via engine wire harness
23-14
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Hoat6r Sub-harness
Connector or
Tgrminal
Numbsr ot
CavitiesLocalionConnects toNotes
c73']
c731
c732
c733
c734
c735
c736
c737
c738
c739
c7 40
c7 40
5
7
7
24
1
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Main wire harness {C436)
Main wire harness (C436)
Mode control motor
Dashboard wire harness (C522)
Air mix control motor
Evaporator temperature sensor
Blower motor high relay
Blower motor
Power transistor
Recirculation control motor
Dashboard wire harness (C523)
Dashboard wire harness (C523)
'97 model'98 - 00
modsls
'97 model'98 - 00
mooels
Combination Switch Sub-harness
Conneqtor ol
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnests toNotos
c751
c753
c754
c755
c756
c757
c758
c760
c760
6
7
12
10
2
7
6
8
5
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C914)
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C915)
Main wire harness (C413)
Main wire harness (C413)
Shift lock solenoid
Parking pin switch
Combination light switch
Combination light switch
Wiper/washer switch
Wiper/washer switch
Main wire harness (C442)
Main wire harness (C442)
'97 - 98
mod6ls'99 - 00
models
'97 - 98
models'99 - 00
models
23-36
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
SRS Main Haln93s
Conn€Gtor o1
Terminal
Numbor of
CavitiesLocationConnects toNotes
c801
c802
c803
c804
c805
c806
c807
c808
t
18
Left side of under-dash
fuse/relay box
Top of under-dash fuse/relay
box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind glove box
Middle of floor
Under left side of dash
Under middle of dash
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C911)
Memory erase signal {MES) connector
Main wire harness {C414)
Cable reel
Front passenger's airbag
SRS unit
Left side wire harness (C578)
Right side wire harness (C604)
'98 - 00
mooets'98 - 00
mooets
G801Middle of floorBody ground, via SRS main harness
23-38
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Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box
I
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (241 before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Removal:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-
set buttons (with anti-theft feature).
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable, and wait at least three min-
utes.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
4. Remove the two mounting nuts, and pull the under-
dash fuse/relay box out from under the dash
Disconnect the connectors from the under-dash
fuse/relay box (see section 24 for the SRS main har-
ness connector), and take out the under-dash fuse/
relay oox.
Installation:
1. Connect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/
relay box (see section 24 for the SRS main harness
connector), then install the under-dash lusehelay
box in the reverse order of removal.
2. lnstall the knee bolster and the driver's dashboard
lower cover (see section 20).
3. Connect the battery positive cable, then connect the
negative cable.
4. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets (with anti-thett fea-
ture).
5. Confirm that all systems work properly
23-49
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