alternator HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Guide

Alternator (ALT) FR Signal
This signals the ECM/PCM when the Alternator (ALTI is charging.
,97 modet: PCM GONNECTORS
wire side of female terminals
ALT CONNECTOR (C1O5I
lPr-F- ALT F
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lruueen wne
c (31P|
wire side ol f€male terminals
PCM CONNECTOR C I31P)
3Pr
JUMPERWIRE
Inspection ot ALT FR Signal.
Check lor a short in the wire
{ALT F line}:1. Disconnect the 4P 13Pi* connector from the ALT.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)
3, Measure voltage betweenPCM connector terminals C17
and A9.Check for a short in the wire(ALT F linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the negative bat'tery cable from the battery.3. Disconnect PCM connector C(31P).
4. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and PCM connector terminal C17.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check th€ ope.ation of the ALT:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF2. Reconnect the ALT 4P {3Pi*connector to the ALT.3. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,
then let it idle.4. Measure voltage betweenPCM connector terminals C17and A9.
Ropeir short in the wir6 betweonthe PCM lC17l and the ALT.
Substitut. a known-good PCM
and recheck. lf prescribed volt-
age is now availablo, replace the
originalPCM.
Does the voltage decrease when
headlights and rear defogger are
turned on?ALT FR signal b OK.
Ch€d( for an op€n in tho wire IALTF linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the negative bat-tery cable lrom the battery.3. Disconnect PCM connector C(31P).
4. Disconnect the 4P (3P)* con-nector lrom the ALT.5. Connect the ALT 4P (3P)* con-nector terminal No. 4 (No. 1)*to body ground with a iumper
6. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and PCN4 con'nector terminal Cl7.
Repair open wi.e between thePCM lCl7l and the ALT.ls there continuity?
ALT F IWHT/REDI
Wire side of female terminals
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ldle Gontrol System
Alternator (ALT) FR Signal (cont'dl
'98 - 00 modols:
ALT CONNECTOR (C1I}5I
4P
rH] Arr Fl'l'ltwHr/REo)l3laF1
I JUMPER WIRE JUMPER+ WIRE
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31PI
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31P}
": Canada
1 1-160
B (25P)
Insp€ction of ALT FR Signsl.
Check fo. a shon in th. wire {ALTF linel:1. Disconn6ct the 4P (3P)* con-nector from the ALT.2. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).3. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals C5and 820.Ch€ck for a sho.t in iho wirc lAlTF lino):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnecl the negative bat,tery cable from the battery.3. Disconnect ECM,PCM connec-torC (31P).
4. Check for continuity betwoenbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal c5.
ls there approx. 5 V7
Check the opcration of the ALT:1. Turn the ignitioo switch OFF.2. Reconnect rhe ALT 4P (3P)*connector to the ALT.3. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator lan comes on,then let it idle.4. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals C5and 820.
Roprir lhort in tho wirc bstweentho ECM/PCM {Csl and the ALT.
Substitut. r known-good ECM/PCM and roch.ck. It Droscrib.dvoltage b now lvrilabls, .eplaccth. o.igin!l ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage decrease whenheadlights and rear defogger areturned on?ALT FR 3ignol is OK,
Chock lor an opon in tha wire (ALTF linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the negative bat-tery cable from the battery.3. Disconnect ECM/PCM con-nector C (31P).4. Disconnect the 4P 13P)* con,nector from the ALT.5. Connect the ALT 4P {3P)* con-nector terminal No. 4 1No. 1)*to body ground with a jumper
6. Check for continuity betwe€nbody ground and ECM/PCMconnector terminal C5.
Rsprir opan wiro batw.en thoECM/PCM lcsl .nd th. ALT.ls there continuity?
AI.T F IWHT/REDI
ALT F {WHT/REDI
Wire side ot Iemale terminals
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EVAP PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE DUTY CONTROLLED AFTER
STARTING ENGINE
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE ABOVE 154"F (68'C)
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Controls
Description:
The evaporative emission controls are designed to minimize the amount of fuel vapor escaping to the atmosphere. The
system consists of the following components:
A. Evaporative Emission (EVAPI Control Canister
An EVAP control canister is used for the temporary storage of fuel vapor until the luel vapor can be purged from the
EVAP control canister into the enqine and burned.
B. Vapor Purge ConirolSystem
EVAP control canister purging is accomplished by drawing fresh air through the EVAP control canister and into a pon
on the intake manifold. The purging vacuum is controlled by the EVAP purge control solenoid valve.
C. Fuel Tank Vapor Control System
When fuel vapor pressure in the fuel tank is higher than the set value of the EVAP two way valve, the valve opens and
regulates the flow ot fuel vapor to the EVAP control canister.
'97 model:
EVAPPURGECONTROL
VALVEFromNo. 15BLK/ /ALTERNATORYEL I sP SENSOR r7.s At(in the under-dashfuse/relay box)
VARIOUSSENSORFEESH AIF
BLK
I
FUEI- TANK
(cont'd)
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
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Emission Control System
Evaporative Emission (EVAPI Controls (cont,dl
1T1456I (conro)
€VAPBYPASSSoLENOtOVALVEECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P)
Wire side of female terminals
VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE.0 -30 in.HgA373X -
041 -
xxxxx
EVAP BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVE 2P CONNECTOR lcorlTl
2WBS(BLU}
II
Wire side offemaletermrnats
tGlIBLK/WHT}
EVAP bypa3s solenoid valve test.(The continuation ot DTC P1456troubleshooting.l
Check the EVAP bypass sotenoid
1. Disconnect the vacuum hosefrom the EVAP two way valve,and connect a vscuum pumpto the hose,2. Connect the ECM/PCM con-nector terminal 43 to the bodyground with a jurnper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON 0t).4. Apply vacuum to the hose.
EVAP bypass solenoid valve/EVAP two way valve is OK. Doth6 EVAP control crnister ventshut vafve le3t lso€ page 11-2'111.
Does the valve hold vacuurn?
Check for an op€n in the wir€(2WBS line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the EVAP bypasssolenoid valve 2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe EVAP bypass so teno idvalve 2P connector terminalNo. 2 and body ground.
Repair open in the wire betweenthe EVAP bypass solenoid valv.and ECM/PCM lA3).
Chack tor an op6n in the wirellcl line):1. Turn the ignition switch ON l).2. Measure voltage between theEVAP bypass solenoid valve2P connector terminal No. land body ground.
Replace the EVAP byps.,s solonoidvatus and O-ring3.
Ropair o,pen in the wire botwoenth6 EVAP bypa$ sotenoid vatvoand No. 15 ALTERNATOR SpSENSOR (7.5 Altuso.
2WBS (BLU}
/3
7,x
4l6o/to -/
,/ 16 1718't920 211/z3
26 272A29solT32
JUMPER WIRE
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Emission Control System
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Controls (cont,dl
iTl457l ("ont'or
APCONTROLCANISTER
Ropair op€n in th6 wire betweenthe EVAP purge control 3olenoidvelve and ths ECM/PCM (A61.
VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE, O-30 iN.HgA973X - 0rl -
xxxxx
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Wire side of lemale terminals
EVAP PURGE CONTROL SOI.ENOIDVALVE 2P CONNECTOR (Cl08)
PCSIRED/YELI
femaletermanals
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A {32P}
PCS (RED/YELI
,/3 458/'t0
,,/ 14 ,/'t61718l92024
,/ 262930
JUMPERWIRE
- The MIL has been reported on.- DTC P1457 is stored.{EVAP purge control solenoidvalve test.l*
Check the EVAP purge conrrol30lenoid velve:L Disconnect the vacuum hosefrom the EVAP conlrol canis,ter, and connect a vacuumpump to the hose.2. Connect the ECM/PCM connector terminal A6 to the bodyground with a jumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (tl).4. Apply vacuum to the hose.
EVAP purge control solenoidvalve is OK. Oo the EVAP bypasssolenoid valve t€3t {see psge 1l-221t.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
Check for an open in the wire(PCS line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the EVAP purgecontrol solenoid valve 2P connector,3. Check for continuity betweenthe EVAP pu rge controlsolenoid valve 2P connectorterminal No.2 and bodygrouno,
ls there continuity?
Check for an open in the wire(lGl line):1. Turn the ignition switch ON t).2. Measure voltage between theEVAP bypass solenoid valve 2pcoonector terminal No. 1 andbody ground.
ls there battery voltage?
Repah open in lhe wir6 betwoenthe EVAP pu.ge cont.ol solonoidvdlvo and No. 15 ALTERNATORSP SENSOR {7.5 Al fu!€.
*: Continued frr '98 model
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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
Bef ore Troubleshootin g
. Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
box.
. Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and
clean. and tight connections.
. Check the alternator belt tension.
CAUTION:
. Do not quick-charge a battery unless the battery
ground cable has been disconnected, otherwise you
will damage the alternator diodes.
. Do not attempt to crank thc engins wilh the battery
ground cable loosely connected or you will severely
damage the wiring.
Handling Connestors
. Make sure the connectors are clean and have no loose
wire terminals,
. N4ake sure multiple cavity connectors are packed with
grease (except water-tight connectors).
. All connectors have push-down release type locks.
Some connectors have a clip on their side used to
attach them to a mount bracket on the body or on
another component. This clip has a pull type lock.
Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected
unless you first release the lock and remove the con-
nector from its mount bracket.
LOCKINGPAWL ONOTHERHALF OFPulltodisengage
LOCKING TAB
CONNECTORBRACKET
Never try to disconnect connectors by pulling on
their wires; pull on the connector halves instead.
Alwavs reinstall olastic covers.
Before connecting connectors, make sure the termi-
nals are in place and not bent.
. Check for loose retainers and rubber seals.
RETAINER
The backs of some connectors are oacked with
grease. Add grease if necessary. lf the grease is con
taminated. reolace it.
{cont'd}
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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
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Fuses
Under-hood Fuse/Relay Box
ALTERNATOR
lTo engine wire harness {T102)l
cro1lTo condens€r tan .slayl
.: Not used
NOTE: View from the backside of the under-hood fuse/relay box.
BATTERY
lTo slarter cables lTlll
lTo main wirc harness 1C354)l
c903lTo radiator ten relavl
lTo blower motor releyl
lTo main wire harness lC351ll
c306fTo main wiro hamose (C352ll
c305lTo main wiie harnes lc353ll
DE
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tr
tr
r-'l
IJ
n11IJ
r'151
LI
r-'l56
IJ
r-'l57LJ
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Power Distribution
Fuse
1
3
5
6
7
I
9
10
11
12
13
14
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RED/B LU
RED/GRN
WHT/BLK
RED/VVHT
YEUBLK
RED
GRN/BLK
BLU/BLK
YEVBLK
YEUGRN
RED
BLK/YE L
BLK/VVHT
17
7.5 A
7.5 A
BLVBLU
BLKA/EL
18
19
20
22
7.54
7.54
l0 A
10 A
YEUBLK
YEVRED
BLKAr'YHT
RED /VHT
RED/YE L
Fuse-to-Component(sl Index (numerical sequencel (cont'dl
Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box:
Capacity
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
20A
204
15A
204
204
7.5 A'15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Wire ColorCircuit{s) Protected
Not used
Not used
Rear window washer motor (via switch)
Rear window wiper control unit ('97 model)
Rear window wiper motor
Daytime running rights resister {Canada)
Right headlight {High beam}
Daytime running rights resister (Canada)
High beam indjcator light
Left headlight (High beam)
Rear accessory socket (via relay)
Left rear power window motor (via switch)
Right rear power window motor (via switch)
Distributor (ignition control module)
Front passenger's power window motor (via switch)
Driver's power window motor {via switch)
Power window master switch (power window control unit)
Turn signal/hazard relay (via switch)
PGM-FI main relay
SRS unit (VA)
Cruise control unit (via switch)
Cruise main switch indicator light
Alternator
Charging system light
ELD unit (USA)
EVAP bypass solenoid valve ('98 - 00 models)
EVAP control canister vent shut valve ('98 - 00 models)
EVAP purge control solenoid valve
Primary HO2S
Secondary H02S
VSS
ABS control unit
Option connector (lG2)
Ay'C compressor clutch relay
Blower motor high relay
Blower motor relay
Condenser fan relay
Heater control panel
Left power mirror actuators (via switch)
Mode control motor
Radiator fan relay
Recirculation control motor
Right power mirror actuators (via switch)
Daytime running lights control unit (Canada)
Back-up lights
Reverse relay (A"/T)
Daytime running lights control unit (Canada)
Right headlight (Low beam)
Left headlight (Low beam)
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