step HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Repair Manual

Mode Control Motor
Replacement
1. Disconnect the 7P connector from the mode control
motor. Remove the rod from the arm of the mode
control motor, Remove the self-tapping screws and
the mode control motor.
2.Install in the reveGe order of removal. After installa-
tion, make sure the mode control motor runssmoothlv.
7P CONNECTOR
MODE CONTROL MOTOR
Test
1.Disconnect the 7P connector from the mode control
motor.
Connect battery power to the No. 1 terminal, andground the No. 7 terminal. To avoid damaging the
mode control motor, do not reverse power andgrouno.
MODE CONTROL MOTOR
Using a jumper wire. connect the No. 7 terminalindividually to the No, 2,3, 4,5 and 6 terminals in
that order. Each time the connection is made. the
mode control motor should run smoothly and stop.
lf the mode control motor does not run when jump-
ing the first terminal, jump that terminal again afterjumping the other terminals. The mode control
motor is OK it it runs when jumping the first termi-
nal again.
lf the mode control motor does not run in step 3,remove it, then check the mode control linkage and
doors for smooth movement. lf they move smoothly,
reDlace the mode control motor.
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Recirculation Control Motor
Replacement
1. Oisconnect the 4P connector and the wire harness
clio from the recirculation control motor. Remove
the self-tapping screws and the recirculation control
motor,
lnstall in the reverse order of removal. After installa-
tion, make sure the recirculation control motor runs
smoothlv.
{P CONNECTOR
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Test
1.
4.
Disconnect the 4P connector from the recirculation
control motor.
Connect battery power to the No. 1 terminal, and
ground the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals; the recircula-
tion control motor should run smoothly. To avoid
damaging the recirculation control motor. do not
reverse power and ground.
RECIRCULANON CONTROL MOTOR
Disconnect the No. 2 or No. 4 terminals from ground;
the recirculation control motor should stop at Fresh
or Recirculate. Don't cvcle the recirculation control
motor for a long time.
lf the recirculation control motor does not run in step
2, remove it, then check the recirculation control link-
age and door for smooth movement. lf they move
smoothly, replace the recirculation control motor.
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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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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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Accessory Socket
Accessory Socket Test/Replacement
Front Accessory Socket:
1. Remove the center dashboard lower cover (see sec-
tion 20).
Disconnect the 2P connector from the front accessory
socket.
Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are
all making good contact.
2.
lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
lf the terminals look OK, go to step 4.
ACCESSORYSOCKET
Turn the ignition switch to ACC (l), and check for
voltage between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals.
. There should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage, check for:- blown No.27 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box.- poor ground (G401, G402).- an open in the wire.
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5. If all the tests prove OK, replace the front accessory
socket.
PBOTECTOB
FACE PANEL
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Rear Accessory Socket:
'1. Remove the left rear side trim panel {see section
20t.
2.Disconnect the connectors.
lnspect the connector terminals to be sure they are
all making good contact.
lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded,
repair them as necessary, and recheck the sys
tem.
. lf theterminals look OK, goto step 4.
ACCESSORYSOCKET
A (YEL/8LUI
3.
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ryIIBLK}
4. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (l), and check tor volt
age between the A and B terminals.
o There should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage, check for:- blown No. 6 ('10 A) and No. 27 (10 A) fuses in
the under dash fuse/relay box.- faulty rear accessory socket relay (test, page
23-53).- poor ground (G401, G402, G553).- an open in the wire.J
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5. Remove the thermofuse housing and thermal pro
tector, then remove the socket and cover.
THEEMALPROTECTOR
T$THERMOFUSEHOUSING
COVER
SOCKET
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Horns
Switch Test
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait at ieastthree minutes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag and front passenger's
airbag connectors (see section 24).
Remove the drive.'s dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
Disconnect the cable reel sub-harness 3P or 6P con-
nector from the main wire harness.
1.
MAIN WIREHARNESS3P o. 6P
CABI.I REELSUB.HARNESS3P or 6PCONNECTORCONNECTOR
37 modol ,98 - 0O modots
Terminal side ofmale terminals
Check for continuity between the No. 2 or No. 3 ter-
minal of the cable reel sub-harness and bodyground with the horn switch pressed.
'97 model:'98 - (X) modols:
Terminalside of
. lf there is continuity. the horn switch is OK.. lf there is no continuity, go to step 6.
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Terminal side of
6.Remove the driver's airbag (see section 241, then
disconnect the horn connector from the steerinq
wneet.
Check for continuity between the No. 2 or No. 3 ter-
minal of the cable reel sub-harness 3P or 6P con-
nector and horn Dositive terminal.
lf there is no continuity, replace the cable reel(see section 24).
lf there is continuity. repair or replace the horn
switch.
lf sll tests prove OK, reinstall the driver's airbag(see section 24), and reconnect the cable reel sub-
harness connector.
Reconnect the driver's and front passenger's airbag
connectors, and reinstall the access panel on the
steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the negative
cable.
After installing the airbags, confirm proper system
operatron:
. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll); the SRS indica-
tor light should come on for about six seconds
and then go off.
. Make sure both horn buttons work.
7.
11.
8.
9.
10.
HORN CONNECTOR
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Power Mirrors
Function Test
1.Pry the switch out of the dashboard. Be careful notto damage the mirror switch or the dashboard driv-er's lower cover when prying the switch out.Disconnect the 10P connector from the switch.Choose the appropriate test dased on the symptom:. Both mirrors don't work, go to step 4.. Left mirror doesn't work, go to step 6.. Right mirror doesn't work, go to step 7.
Both inoperative:
4. Check for voltage between the No. 2 (BLVYEL) ter-minal and body ground with the ignition switch ON
fl r).
There should be baftery voltage,. lf there is no voltage, check for:- blown No. 17 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dashfuse/relay box.- an open in the BLK,/YEL wire.. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 2.5. Check for continuity between the No. 4 {BLK) termi-nal and body ground.
There should be continuity.
lf there is no continuity, check for;. an open in the BLK wire.. poor ground (c551).
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Left mirror inoperative:
6. Connect the No. 2 {BLKI/EL) terminal of the ,l0p
connector to the No. 3 (YEUREDI terminal and theNo.5 (or No.6) terminal to body ground withjumper wires. The left mirror should tilt down (or
swing left) when the ignition switch is turned ON t).
lf the mirror doei not tilt down (or does not swingleft), remove the left door panel, and check for anopen in the BLUMHT (or BLU/BLK) wire betweenthe left power mirror and the switch. lf the wire isOK, check the left power mirror actuator,
lf the mirror neither tilts down nor swings left,repair the YEURED wire.
lf the mirror operates properly, check the mirrorswitch.
Right mirror inoperaiiva:
7. Connect the No. 2 {BLVYEL) terminat of the 1Op con-nector to the No. 3 (YEURED) terminal and the No. 9(or No. 8) terminal to body ground with jumper wires.The right mirror should tilt down (or swing left) whenthe ignition switch is turned ON l).
. lf the mirror does not tilt down (or does notswing left), remove the right door panel, andcheck for an open in the GRN,4TVHT (or yEUBLK)
wire between the right power mirror and theswitch. lf the wire is OK, check the right power
mtrror actuator.
. lf the mirror neither tilts down nor swings left.repair the YEURED wire.. lf the mirror operates properly, check the mirrorswitch.
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Rear Window Defogger
Function Test
1. Check for voltage between the positive terminal andbody ground with the ignition switch and defoggerswitch ON.
There should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no voltage. check for:- faulty defogger relay.- faulty defogger switch.- an open ,n the BLK/BLU, WHT/GRN, BLU/YEL,
or BLK wire.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 2.
POSITIVE TERMINAL
Check for continuity between the negative terminaland body ground.
lf there is no continuity, check for an open in thedefogger ground wire.
Touch the voltmeter positive probe to the halfwaypoint of each defogger wire, and the negative probe
to the negative terminal. Be careful not to scratch ordamage the defogger wires with the tester probe.There should be approximately 6 V with the ignitionswitch and the defogger switch ON.
. lf the voltage is as specified, the defogger wire isoK.
. lf the voltage is not as specified, repair the defog-ger wire.- lf it is more than 6 V, there is a break in thenegative half of the wire.- lf it is less than 6 V, there is a break in thepositive half of the wire.
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Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken sectionmust be no longer than one inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section withfine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portionof the defogger wire with cellophane tape.
CELLOPHANETAPE
Mix the conductive paint thoroughly. Using a smallbrush, apply a heavy coat of the conductive paint
extending about 1/8" on both sides of the break.Allow 30 minutes to dry.
Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let itdry three hours before removing the tape.
5,
OPEN
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Transmitter Programming
Storing transmitter codes:
The codes of up to three transmitters can be read into
the kevless receiver unit memory (lf a fourth code is
stored. the code which was inDUt first will be erased.)
NOTE: lt is important to maintain the time limits
between the steps.
1.
11.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock or unlock
button with the transmitter aimed at the vehicle.
Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Within 1 to 4 sec.. push the transmitter lock or
unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the
vehicle.
Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
Within 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock or
unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the
vehicle.
Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF,
Within 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock of
unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the
vehicle.
Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock
aduators.
Within 8 sec., aim the transmitters (up to three)
whose codes you want to store at the receiver, and
press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door
lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and pull out the key.
Confirm proper operation with the new code{sl.
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15.
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