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

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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ll. Engine Controt Module (EcM)/Powertrain Control Module {PCM) Reset Procedure
Either of the following actions will reset the ECM/PCM.
. use the oBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester to clear the ECM's/PCM's memory. (see the oBD ll scan tool or
Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions )
. Turn the ignition switch oFF. Remove the BACK UP (RADIO) (7.5 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box for 10
seconos.
lll. Final Procedure {this procedure must be done after any troubleshooting)
1. Remove the SCS Service Connector if it is connected. lf the SCS service connector is connected. and there are no
DTCS stored in the ECM/PCM, the MIL will stay on when the ignition switch is turnsd oN (ll).
2. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Procedure.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF
4. Disconnect the OBD ll scan tool orHonda PGM Tester from the Data Link Connector ( 16P)'
(cont'd)
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BACK UP {RADIOI I7,5 AI FUSE
FUSE/RELAY BOX
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ECM/PCM Data
By connecting the OBD ll scan tool or the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P data link connector (OLC), various data can be
retrieved from the ECM/PCM. The items listed in the table below conform to the SAE recommended practice
The Honda PGM Tester also reads data beyond that recommended by SAE.
understanding this data will help to find the causes of intermittent failures or engine problems.
NOTE:
The ',operating values" given below are approximate values and may be different depending on the environment and
the individual vehicle.
Unless noted otherwise. "at idle speed" means idling with the engine completely warmed up, transmission in position
Park or neutral and the A,./C and all accessories turned otf.
DataDesc.iptionOp€rating ValuoFreeze Data
Diagnostic
Trouble Code
(DTC)
lf the ECM/PCM detects a problem, it will store it as a
code consisting of one letter and tour numbers
Depending on the problem, an SAE-defined code (Poxxx)
or a Honda-defined code (P'lxxx) will be output to the
tester.
lf no problem is detected,
there is no output.
YES
Engine SpeedThe ECN4/PCN4 computes engine speed from the signals
sent from the Crankshaft Position sensor.
This data is used for determining the time and amount of
fuel iniection.
Nearly the same as
tachometer indication
At idle speed:'97 - 98 models:
750 t 50 rpm'99 - 00 models:
730 f 50 rpm
YES
Vehicle SpeedThe ECM/PCM converts pulse signals from the Vehicle
Speed Sensor (VSSI into speed data.
Nearly the same as
speedometer indicationYES
Manifold
Absolute
Pressure (MAP)
The absolute pressure caused in the intake manifold by
engine load and speed.
With engin6 stopped:
Nearly the same as atmo-
spheric pressure
At idle speed:
2a - 41 kPa {210 - 310
mmHg, 8.3 - 12.2 inHg)
YES
Engine Coolant
Temperature
{ECT)
The ECT sensor converts coolant temperature into volt-
age and signals the ECM/PCM. The sensor is a thermistor
whose internal resistance changes with coolant tempera-
ture. The ECM/PCM uses the voltage signals from the
ECT sensor to determine the amount of injected fuel
With cold engine:
Same as ambient temPer-
ature and IAT
With engine warmed uP:
approx. 163 - 2'12'F
(73 - 100"c)
YES
Heated Oxygen
Sensor (HO25)
(Primary,
Sensor 1)
(Secondary
Sensor 2)
The Heated Oxygen Sensor detects the oxygen content in
the exhaust gas and sends voltage signals to the
ECMiPCM. Based on these signals, the ECM/PCM controls
the airlfuel ratio. When the oxygen content is high (that is.
when the ratio is leaner than the stoichiometric ratio), the
voltage signal is lower.
When the orygen content is low (that is, when the ratio
is richer than the stoichiometric ratio), the voltage signal
is higher.
0.0 - 1.25 V
At idle speed:
about 0.1 - 0.9
NO
(cont'd)
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PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
ferminalnumberWirecolorTerminalnameDoscriptionSignal
'tBLUiREDCKFP (CKF SENSOR PSIDE)Detects CKF sensor.With engine running: pulses
2BLUCKPP (CKP SENSOR PSIDE)Detects CKP sensor.With engine running: pulses
3GRNTDCP (TDC SENSOR PSIDE)Detects TDC sensor.With engine running: pulses
4YELCYPP (CYP SENSOR PSIDE)Detects cYP sensor.With engine running: pulses
5BLU,frEDACS (A/C SWTTCHSIGNAL)Detects A,/C switch signal.With AJC switch ON: 0 VWith A,/C switch OFF: battery voltage
BLU/ORNSTS (STARTER SWITCHSIGNAL)
Detects starter switch signal.With starter switch ON (lll): bafteryvoltageWith staner switch OFF: 0 V
7BRNSCS (SERVICE CHECKSIGNAL)
Detects service check connectorsignal (the signal causing a DTCindication)
With the connector connected: 0 V
With the connector disconnected: about
5 V or battery voltage
8LT BLUK-LINESends and receives scan toolsrgnal.With ignition switch ON (ll): pulses
10WHT/BLUVBUUP)
(VOLTAGE BACKPower source tor the PCMcontrol circuit. Power source for
the DTC memory
Battery voltage at all times
11WHT/REDCKFM (CKF SENSOR MSIDE)Ground for CKF sensor signal.
12WHTCKPM (CKP SENSOR I\4SIDE)Ground lor CKP sensor signal.
13REDTDCM (TDC SENSOR MSIDE}Ground for TDC sensor signal.
14BLKCYPM (CKP SENSOR MSIDE}Ground for CYP sensor signal.
16GRN
PSPSW (P/S PRESSUREswtTcH)Detects PSP switch signal.At idle with steering wheel in straightahead position:0 VAt idle with steering wheel at full lock:
battery voltage
17WHT/REDALTF (ALTERNATOR FRSIGNAL)
Detects alternator FR signal.With fully warmed up engine running:
0 V-battery voltage {depending onelectrical load)
18BLUA/VHTVSS (VEHICLE SPEEDSENSOR)Detects VSS signal.Wirh ignition switch ON (ll) and frontwheels rotating: cycles 0 V - 5 V or bat-tery voltage
Wire side of femaie terminalsPCM CONNECTOR C {31PINOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
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Engine/Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement - 38 - 00 Models
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A (32P}
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Wire side ot female terminalsECM/FCM CONNECTOR A {32P)NOTE: Standard baftery voltage is '12 V.
D93criptionSignal
3BLU2WBS {EVAP BYPASSSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP bvoass solonoid valve.With ignirion switch ON {ll)r battery voltage
LT GRNMHTVSV {EVAP CONTROL CANISTEB VENT SHUT VALVE)D.ives EVAP controlcanisler vent shutWith ig^ition switch ON (ll): battery voltage
5',BLUCRS (CRUISE CONTROL SIG'NAL)Shift Oown signalinputfrcm cruise conWhen cruise control is used: pulses
6RED/YEL
PCS (EVAP PURGE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE)Drives EVAP purge controlsolonoid valve.With engins running, engine coolant, below 154'F(68'C)r battery voltageWith engine running, engine coolant, above 154"F{6a'C}r duty conl.olled
8ELIOWHTSO2SHTC (SECONDARVHEATED OXYGEN SENSORHEATER CONTROL)
Drives sacondary heated oxygen sensorWith ignition switch ON (ll): banery voltageWith fully warmed up engine running: duty
10BRNSCS (SERVICE CHECX SIGNAL)Detects seNics check conneclor signal(he signalcausing a DTC indicatjon)with rhe lerminal connected:0 vWith the rerminaldisconnectedrabout 5 v or
l4'rGRN/8LKD4IND (D4INDICATOR)+3DIND (D INDICATORTIDrives D4*3. Dr'indicaior light.W,rh 04' , O" indrcator light turned O batter,
With D4*3, D*. indicator light turned OFFr0 V
16GRNI/ELFLR (FUEL PUMP RELAY)Drivss fusl pump relay.0 V for iwo seconds after ru'nin9 ign'lion swilchON lll), then banery voltage
17AL|(/REDACC (I/C CLUTCH RELAY}Drives l,/C clurch rclay.With compressor ONr0 VWith compressor OFF: battery voltage
18GRN/ORNMIL (MALFUNCTION INDICA.TOR LIGHT)Driv€s MlL.With MlLturned ON:0 VWith MIL turned OFF: battery voltage
19BLUNEP (ENGINE SPEED PULSE)Outputs engine spsed pulse.With sngine runnin9: pulses
20GRNFANC {RADIATOR FAN CONTROL)Drives r6diator fan rslay.With radaator fan running:0 VWith radaatorfan stopped: battery vollage
218LU/t/ELK-LINESends and receiv€s scan toolsignal.With ignition switch ON (ll): p'rlses
23WHT/REDSHO2S (SECONDARY HEATEDOXYGEN SENSOR. SENSOR 2iDetects secondary h€at€d oxygen sensorWith throttle fully opened from idle wilh fullywalmed up engine: above 0.6 Vwith rhrottle quickly closed: below 0-4 V
21BLU/WHTSTS (STARTER SWITCH SIG,NAL}Dotocts srarter switch signal.Whh staner switch ON (lll): batlery voltageWith srarter switch OFF: 0 V
26GBNPSPSW {P/S PsESSUFESWITCH SIGNAL)Detecrs PSP switch signal.At idle with steeing wh€el in stBighl ahead position: 0 VAt idls with nee ng wheel al full lockr banory voltage
2fBLU/BEOACS (Ir'C SWTCH SIGNAL}D€tects ly'C switch signal.With Ay'C switch ON:0 VWith l/C swil€h OFF: about 5 V
2A'\WHT/NEDSLU {INTERLOCK CONTROLUNIT)Orives interlock control unil.With ignilion switch ON (ll)and brake pedaldepressed: battery vohage
29LT GRNPTANK (FUEL TANK PRES'SURE SENSOR)Detocts fueltank pressure sensor signal.With agnition switch ON (ll) and fuel fill capopensd; about 2.5 v
GBN/FEDEL (ELD}Detects ELD signal.Wirh paaing rightstumed on at idle:about 2.5 - 3.5 VWith low beam headlights tumed on at idle:about 1.5-2.5V
GRN/WHTBKSW (BRAKE SWTTCH)Dst€cts brake switch signal.Wirh brake pedal released:0 VWith brake pedal depressed: battery vollage
13: '98 modsl
15: USA(cont'd)
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NOTE:. When there is no Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored, the MIL will stay on if the SCSservice connector is connected and the ignition switch is on.. lf this svmotom is intermittent, check for:- A loose Fl E/M (15 Aifuse in the underdash tuse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMP {15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box- An intermittent short in the wire between the PCM (C7) and the service check con-
- An intermittent short in the wire between the PCM (A18) and the gauge assembly- An intermittent shon in the wire betlveen the PCM (D4) and the MAP sensor- An intermiftent short in the wire between the PCM {D10) and the TP sensor.PGM-Fl main relay.'See the OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals lor specilic operatinginstructions,
NOTE: An open or short in the wire between the PCM (C8) and the DLC will keep thescan tool or Honda PGM Tester lrom communicating with the PCM. You should ioterpretthis as no DTCS are indicated.
PCM CONNECTORc l3lPl scs .BRNI
lTo page 11 84)Wire sid6 of f€male terminalg
(cont'dl
11-83
The Malfunciion lndicator Lamo{MlL) stavs on o. comes on afteltwo seconds,
Check the Oiegnosiic TroubleCode (DTC):
1. Connect an OBD ll scan toolor Honda PGM Tester.2. Turn the ignition switch ON 1lli.3. Read the DTC with the scantool or Honda PGII Tester.
Go to troubleshooting procedures(s€€ page 11501.Are any DTCIs) indicated?
Ch6ck lh6 DTC by MIL indication:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the SCS service con-nector to the service checkconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
- Repair opon or short in wi.6between the PCM (C8) andData Link Connector.- Go to troubloshooting proce-
dur€s {3ee page 11-601.
Does the MIL indicate any DTc?
Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?
Check tor a short in the wire{SCS line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand turn the ignition switchoN flt).2. Measure voltage between thePCM connector terminal C7and body ground.
Repair short to body ground inthe wire between PCM lCTl andservice check connector.ls there approx. 5 V?
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PGM-FI System
Engine Control Module/Poweftrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) -'98 - 00 Models (cont'dl
NOTE:. When there is no Diagnostic Trouble Code IDTC) stored, the MIL will stay on iI the SCSservice connector is connected and the ignition switch is ON (ll).. lf this symptom is intermittent, check for:- An intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A10) and the service checkconnoctor- An intermittent short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (At8l and the gaugeassemDty. See the OgD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operatingrnstructions.
ECM/FCM CONNECTOF A {32P)
Wire side of femsle t6rminals
The Malfunction lndicator LamolMlll 3lays on or comes on aftertwo 3econds.
Check the Dirgnostic TroubloCod€ (DTCI:'1. Connect a scan tool or HondaPGM Tester.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).3. Read the DTC with the scantool or Honda PGM Tester.
Go to troublGhooting procadura.(3€c prg€ l lS0l
check tho DTc by MIL indication:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the SCS service con-nector to the service checkconnector,3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Ropair op.n ol Bhort in wirob.twe.n thc ECM/FCtrl (A21)
and D.i. Link Connoctor.Go to troublo3hootlng proc€-dur6. lt o pag. 11.6lrl
Does the MIL indicate any DTC?
Try to start the engine.
Sub3titute r known"good ECM/PCM .nd roch.ck. lt .ymptom/indic.tion gooa awsy, repl.cothe origin.l ECM/PCM.
Does the engine stan?
Check tor a 3hort in the wireISCS linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand turn the ignition switchoN { ).2- Measure voltage betweenbody ground and the ECM/PCi, conneclor terminal A10.
Ropria ahort to body ground intho wi.c Mwe.n tho ECM/PCMlA10l and aarvic. check connsc-tor.
lTo page 1l-89)
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PGM-FI System
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAPI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) POl07: A low input (high vacuum) problem in theManifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor,
The MAP sensor convens manifold absolute pressure into electrical signals and inputs the ECM/pCM.
OUTPUIVOLTAGE
tvl3.s
3.0
2.5
2.O
1.5
1.0
0.5
o .5 ro- 15^ 1olin.H9) GAUGEREADIT{G
lmmHgl
3025
100 200 300 a00 5oo 6fi, 7d)
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR IC131I
vccl(YEL/RED}
Th6 MIL has b€en reoorted on.DTC P0107 is 3tored.
Problom verification:1. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).2. Check the lvlAP with the scanroot.
lrtormittem tailu.e, lystam b OKat thb timo. Check tor poor con-noctions or loosa wird at C131(MAP rensor) and rt the ECM/PCM.
ls approx. 101 kPa (760 mmHg,30 in.Hg),2.9 V indicated?
Check for an op6n in wi.o IVCC1linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the MAP sensorconnector,3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.4. Measure voltage between theMAP sensor connector No. 1termanal and No. 2 terminal.
Roprir op€n in the wir6 bstweentho ECM/PCM (D4, C19*l and theMAP sensor.
ls there approx. 5 V?
(To page 11-91)
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Wiro side ol temale terminals
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{From page 11-90)
Chock tor .n open or short in the
MAP 3€n30r:Check the MAP with the scan
tool.
ls approx. 2 kPa (15 mmHg,
0.6 in.Hg),0.1 V or less indi-
cated?
Chock for a lhort in the wire(MAP linol:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the ECM/PCMconnector D (16P), (C 131P))*.3. Check for continuity betweenthe MAP sensor connector No.3
terminal and body ground.
R€p.ir 3hort in the wire bstwcen
tho ECM/PCM (D3, C17') rnd tho
MAP 3rnsoi.
Sub3lilut. . known-good ECM/
PCM and rocheck. lf normal MAP
k indic.tcd, r.pl.co thc originrlECM/PCM.
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR (C131I
Wire side of lgmale terminals
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PGM-FI System
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (cont'd)
[tn,t nn-] The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0108: A high voltage (low vacuum) problem in the|jg Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
MAP SENSOR 3P CONNECTOR IC131I
Wire side of female terminals
vcclIYEL/RED}
PCM CONNECTOR D I16PI
JUMPER WIRE
sGlIGRN/WHTI
Wire side of lemale termin6ls
1
(To page 11,93)': '98 - 00 models
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tcRN/wHrll IIRED/GRN|
The MIL has boen reported on.DTC m108 is slored.
Problem veritication:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on, thenlet it idle.2. Check the MAP with the scantool.
Intermittent tailuro, system i3 OKat this time. Check tor ooor con-nections or loose wires at C131IMAP s6nsor) snd the ECM/rcM.
ls 101 kPa {760 mmHg,30 in.Hg),2.9 V or higher indicated?
Check Ior an open in the MAPsensor:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the MAP sensor3P connector.3. lnstall a jumper wire betweenthe MAP sensor 3P connectorterminals No.3 and No.2.4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).5. Check the MAP with the scantool.
ls 10'l kPa (760 mmHg,30 in.Hg),2.9 V or higher indicated?
Check for an open in wire (SGlliDel:1. Remove the jumper wire.2. Measure voltage between theMAP sensor 3P connector ter-minals No. 1 and No- 2.
R6p.ir open in the wire betwoenthe ECM/PCM (D12, CTrl and theMAP sensor.
ls there approx. 5 V?
Check for an open in the wire(MAP line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. lnstall a iumper wire on thePCM connectors between D3and D12.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).4. Check the MAP wirh the scantool.
Ropair opon in the wire betweenthe PCM {D3, .nd the MAP son-3('t.
ls 101 kPa 1760 mmHg, 30 in.Hg),2.9 V or higher indicated?
YES
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