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

Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehjcle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses tlvo pivoting
arms that go under the tires lfront or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two tires remain on the
ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if thjs method of towing
is attempted. This methed of towing the CR-V is
unaccePtable.
The onlv recommended way of towing the CR-V is on a
flat-bed truck. Two wheel drive CR-V's may also be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the four-wheel dlive CR-v with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the 4wD
system. It this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck ol trailel.
It the 2 wheel drive CR-v is towed wiih all tour wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Shift the transmission in Neutral
Automatic Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to lD.l position. then E position.
. Turn off the engine.
lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
lf the vchicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
il is best to tow the vehicle no larther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph {55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by ihe bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers ale not dosigned
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
Rear:
lOwlNG HOOKS .ndTIE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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Unit of length: mm lin)ClutchSection 12
Manual TransmissionSection 13
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWISERVICE LIMIT
Clutch pedalPedal height to floorStrokeFree playPedal play
Disengagement height to floor
183 (7.20)
135- 14515.31 - 5.71)7 - 2210.24 - 0.41J1-9 (0.04-0.35)
7212.83) min.
Clutch surface runout0.05 (0.002) max.0.r5 (0.006)
Clutch discRivet head depthThickness1.2 - 1.710.05- 0.07)8.4 9.1 (0.33,0.36)0.2 (0.01)
6.0 i0.24)
Pressure plateWarpageDiaphragm spring finger alignment0.03 (0.001)max.
0.6 (0.02) max.0.15 (0.006)
0.8 (0.03)
MEASUREM€NTSTANDARD INEW} I SERVICE I-IMIT
TransmissionfluidCapacity f (US qt, lmp qti1.7 11.8, 1.4)for oilchange2.1 (2.2, 1.8){or overhaul
MainshaftEnd play
Diameter of ball bearing contact area (clutch side)Diameter of needle bearing contact areaDiameter of ball bearing contact area(transmission housing side)Runout
0.'11 - 0.18 (0.004 - 0.007)27.977 - 27.990 (1.1015 - 1.1020)37.984 - 38.000 (1.4954- 1.4961)
27.987 - 28.000 (1.1018 - 1.1024)0.02 (0.0011max.
Adjust27.94 (1.100)
37.93 (1.493)
27.94 (1.100)
0.05 {0.002)
Mainshatt 3rd and4th gearsLD.End play
Thickness 3rd gear4th gear
43.009 - 43.025 1 1.6933 - 1.6939)0.06 - 0.21 (0.002 - 0.008)34.92 34.97 11.375 - 1.377)31.42 - 31.4'7 11.237 , 1.2391
43.08011.6961)0.3 (0.01)
34.811.37)31.311.23)
Mainshaft sthgearLD.End play
Thickness
43.009 - 43.02511.6933 1.6939)0.06 - 0.21 (0.002 - 0.008)30.92 - 30.97 {1.217 - 1.219)
43.08011.6961)0.3 (0.01)
30.8 (1.21)
CountershaftDiameter ol needle bearing contact areaDiameter oI ball bearing and needle bearing contact
Diameter o{ 1st gear contact areaRunout
36.000 - 36.015 {1.4173 - 1.4179)24.987 - 25.000 (0.9837 - 0.9843)
36.984 - 37.00011.4561 -1.4567)
0.02 (0.001)max.
3s.95 (1.415)
24.94 (0.982)
36.93 (1.4s4)
0.0s (0.002)
countershatt 1stgearLD.End playThickness
43.009 - 43.025 (1.6933 1.6939)0.06 - 0.18 (0.002 - 0.007i26.9s,27.00 (1.061 - 1.063)
43.08 (1.696)
0.2310.009)
Countershaft 2ndgeart.D.End playThickness
47.009 - 47.025 (1.8507 - 1.8514)0.07 - 0.14 10.003 ,0.006)
2As2 - 2a.97 l1.139-1.1411
47.08 {1.854)0.18 (0.007)
Spacer collar(Mainshaft 4thand 5th gears)
t.D.o.D.Length A'ls I
le31 .002 - 31 .O12 11 .2205 , 1 .2205)37.989 - 38.000 (1.4956 1.4961)56.45 - 56.55 Q.222 - 2.226126.03,26.08 (1.025 - 1.027)
31.06 (1.223)
37.94 (1.494)
26.01 t1 .0241
Reverse idler geart.D.Gear-to-reverse gear shaft clearance20.01 6 - 20.043 (0.7880, 0.7891)0.036 - 0.084 (0.0014 - 0.0033)20.09 (0.7909)
0.16010.0063)
Synchro ringRing-to-gear clearance (ring pushed againsl gear)0.85 - r.10 (0.033 0.043)0.4 (0.02)
Dual coneClearance (ring pushed against gear)
Outer synchro ring to synchro coneSynchro cone-to-gearOuter synchro ring-to-gear
0.5 1.0 (0.02 0.04)0.5 - 1.0 (0.02 - 0.04)0.95 - 1.68 (0.037 - 0.066)
0.3 (0.01)
0.3 (0.01)
0.6 (0.02)
Shift forkFinger thickness 3rdl4th shift lorkExcept aboveFork-to-synchro sleeve clearance
7.4 - 7.6 (0.29 - 0.30)6.2 - 6.4 (0.24- 0.2s)0.35 - 0.65 (0.0't4 - 0.026)'t, torag)
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Standards and Service Limits
Manual Transmission {cont'd} - Section 13
11: fuleasuring points A
A
'Ay"
-l-...
_{-P)
A'*2: Measuring points
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEW) SERVICE LIMIT
Raverse shift IorkPawl groove widthFork-to-reverse idler gear clearanceGroove width*l at AatBFork-to-5th/reverse shift shaft clearance*'
at B'
'13.0 - 13.3 (0.5'j - 0.52)0.5 - 1.1 (0.02 - 0.04)7.O5 - 7.25 i.0.21 4 - 0.24517.4 -7.7 t0.29 0.301
0.05 - 0.35 (0.002 - 0.014)0.4,0.8 (0.02 0.03)
18 (0.07)
0.5 {0.02)1.0 (0.04)
Shift arm AShift fork diameter at contact areaShift arm A-to-shitt tork shaft clearance12.9 - 13.0 (0.508 - 0.512)0.2 - 0.5 (0.008- 0.020)0.6 {0.024i
Shift arm CShift arm C'to-shift arm B clearanceDiameter of shift arm B contact area0.05 0.25 (0.002 0.01)r2.9 - 13.0 (0.508 - 0.512)
Select armSelect arm'to-shift arm A clearanceDiameter of shift arm A contact area0.05 - 0.25 (0.002 0.01)7.9 - 8.0 (0.311 - 0.31s)
Select levero.D.Transmission housing clearance15.94r - 15.968 (0.6276 - 0.6287)0.032 - 0.086 (0.0013 - 0.0034)
Shift levero.D.Sh ift arm cover clearancer5.941 - 15.968 (0.6276 - 0.6287)0.032 - 0.127 (0.0013 - 0.0050)
DifferentialcarnerPinion shaft contact area LD.Carrier-to-pinion shaft clearanceDriveshaft, intermediate shatt contact area LD,Carrier-to-driveshaft clearanceCarrierto-interrnediate shaft clearance
18.010 18.028 (0.7091 - 0.7098)0.027 - 0.057 (0.0011 - 0.0022)28.005 - 28.025 (1.1026, 1.1033)0.025 - 0.066 (0.0010,0.0026)
0.055 - 0.091 10.0022 - 0.0036)
0.1 (0.004)
0.12 {0.005i0.15 (0.006i
Differentialpinion gearBacklasht.D.Pinion gearto-pinion shaft clearance
0.05-0.r5 {0.002 - 0.006)18.042 - 18.066 (0.7103 - 0.7113)0.059 - 0.095 10.0023 - 0.0037)oru ro.ooor
Ditferential tapered roll€r besring preloacStaning torque N.m (kgf.cm, lbl.ini
1.4 2.5i'14 26,12 -231Adjust
TransterDiameter of roller bearing contact areaTransler shaft {driven gear side}Translor shaft {middle of shaft)Transter drive gearTranslor driven gear shaft {driven gear side)Transter driven gear shaft (splined side)Trans{er gear backlashTotalstarting torque N.m (kgicm, lbiin)
33.984 - 34.000 (1.337 - 1.339)21.977 - 27.99011.101 1.102140.002 - 40.01811.575 - 1.576)35.002 - 35.01811.378 - 1.379)26.975, 26.988 (1.062 1.063)0.06 - 0.16 {0.002 0.006)2.64 3.41\21.3,35.4,23.1 30.t|
33.93 (1.336)
27 .92 (1 .O99)39.95 (1.573)
34.95 (1.376)
26.92 (1.060)
AdjustAdjust
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Automatic Transmission - Section 14
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Unit of length: mm (in)
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MEASUREMENTSTANDARD (NEWISERVICE LIMIT
TransmissionMainshaft 2nd gear thrust washer thickness3.97 - 4.00 10.156 - 0.157)4.02 - 4.05 {0.158 - 0.159)4.07 - 4.1010.160 0.161)4.12 - 4.15 (0.162 - 0.163)4.17 4.20 (0.164 0.165)4.22 - 4.25 10.166 - 0.167 )4.27 - 4.30 (0.168 - 0.169)4.32 4.35 (0.170-0.171)
4.37 - 4.40 (0.172 0.173)4.42 - 4.45 (0.174 - 0. r75)
I
I
IWear or damage
Thrust washer thicknessl'rainshaft ball bearing left sideMainshaft 1st gear
Countershaft 3rd gear splined washerSub-shaft 4th gear thrust washer
2.95 3.05 (0.116 0.120)2.43 - 2.50 (0.096 - 0.098)4.9s - 5.00 (0.195 - 0.197)2.93 - 3.00 (0.115 - 0.1181
Wear or damage
tIWear or damage
One-way clutch contact area LD.Countershaft 1st gearParking gearMainshaft feed pipe A, O.D. (at 15 mm trom end)Mainshaft feed pipe B, O.D. (at 30 mm from end)Countershaft teed pipe O.D. lat 15 mm from end)Sub-shaft feed pipe O.D. (at 15 mm from end)Mainshatt sealing ring thickness(29 mm and 35 mm)Mainshaft bushing I.D.Mainshaft bushing l.D.Countershaft bushing l.D.Sub shatt bushing LD.Mainshaft sealing ring groove width
83.339 83.365 (3.2810 3.2821)66.685 - 66.698 (2.6254 - 2.6259)8.97 - 8.98 (0.353 - 0.354)5.97 5.98 {0.2350 - 0.2354)7.97 - 7.98 (0.3138 - 0.3142)7.97 ,7.98 (0.3138 - 0.3142)1.87 - 1.97 (0.074-0.078)
6.018 - 6.030 (0.2369 - 0.2374)9.000 - 9.015 (0.3543 - 0.3549)8.000 - 8.022 (0.3150-0.3158)
8.000 - 8.022 (0.3150 0.3158)2.025 - 2.075 (0.0797 0.0811)
Wear or damageWear or damage8.95 (0.352)
5.95 (0.234)
7.95 (0.313)
7.95 {0.313)1 .42 $.O72)
5.045 (0.2380)
9.03 (0.356)
8.03 (0.316)
8.03 (0.316)
2.095 (0.082)
ATF pumpATF pump gear side clearanceATF pump gear'to body clearance DriveDrivenATF pump driven gear LD.ATF pump driven gear shaft O.D.
0.03 - 0.05 (0.001 - 0.002)0.1050 0.1325 (0.004, 0.005)0.0350 - 0.0625 10.001 - 0.002)14.016* 14.034 (0.5518 0.5525)13.980 - 13.990 {0.5504 0.5508)
0.0710.003)
Wear or damageWear or damage
Regulatorvalve bodySealing ring contact area l.D,35.000 35.025 {1.3780 - 1.3782)35.050 (1.3799)
Stator shaftInside of diameter oI bearing contact areaOn torque convener sideOn ATF pump side2't .o00 27 .021 I '1 .063 , 1 .064)29.000 - 29.01311.r417 1.1422)Wear or damageWear or damage
Shifting device andparking brake con'trol
Reverse shitt fork finger thicknessParking brake pawl
Parking gear
5.90 - 6.00 {0.232,0.236)5.40 (0.213)
lWear or other defect
Servo bodyShift fork shatt bore l.D.Shift fork shatt valve bore l.D.14.000 - 14.010 (0.55'l2 - 0.5516)37.000 - 37.039 (1.4567 - 1.4582)37.045 (1.4585)
DifferentialcarrierPinion shaft contact area LD.Carrierto-pinion shaft clearanceDriveshafvintermediate shaft contact are l.D. 2WD4WDCarrier to driveshalt clearanceCarrier-to-intermediate shaft clearance
'18.010 - 18.028 10.709 - 0.710)0.023 - 0.057 {0.001 - 0.002}26.025 - 26.045 (1.0246 - 1.0254)28.025 - 28.045 (1.103 - 1.104)0.045 - 0.08610.002 0.003)0.075 - 0.111 10.003- 0.004)
0.r {0.004)
0.12 (0.005)
0.15 (0.006)
Differentialprnron gearBacklasht.D.Pinion gear'to-pinion shaft clearance
0.05 - 0.15 (0.002 - 0.006)18.062 - 18.066 (0.7103 - 0.7113)0.055 - 0.095 10.0022 - 0.0037)otu to.oout
Set ring-to-bearing outer race clearance0 0.15 (0 - 0.006)Adjust
TransferDiameter of roller bearing contact areaTransfer shaft (transfer gear side)Transfer shaft (middle of shaft)Transfer drive gearTransfer driven gear shaft {driven gear side)Transfer driven gear shaft {splined side)Transfer gear backlashTotalstarting torque N.m (kgf.cm, lbf.in)
38.485 38.500 (1.515 - 1.516)27 .917 - 21 .990 |.1.101 - 1.102)40.002 - 40.018 (1.575 - 1.576)35.002 35.018 (1.378 - 1.379)26.975 26.988 (1.062 -'l.063)
0.060 0.160 (0.002 - 0.006)2.64 - 3.41127.3 - 35.4,23.1 30.71
38.43 (1.513)
27.92 (1.099)
39.95 (1.573)
34.95 (1.376)
26.92 (1.060)
AdiustAdiust
(cont'd)
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Automatic Transmission (cont'dl - Section 14
Differential (4WDl * Section 15
MEASUREMENTSTANOABD {NEW'
SteeringSection 17
* When using a new belt, adjust deflection or tension to new values. Run the engine for 5 minutes then turn it off.Readjust dellection or tension to used belt values.
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEWI
Wire Dia.o.D.Fiee LengthNo. of Coils
SpringsRegulator valve spring ARegulator valve spring BStator reaction springModulator valve springTorque convener check valve spring'97 model'98 - 00 modelsCooler relief valve springRelief valve spring2nd orilice control valve spring1-2 shitt valve spring2 3 shift valve spring3-4 shift valve spring1st accumulator spring4th accumulator spring B4th accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring A3rd accumulator spring A2nd accumulator spring B3rd accumulator spring I3rd sub accumulator spring2nd accumulator spring CLock-up shift valve springLock-up timing valve springLock'up control valve spring3'4 orifice control valve springServo control valve springCPB valve spring4th exhaust valve spring
1.8 10.071)1.8 i0.071)4.5 (0.177)
1.4 {0.055)
1.1 (0.043)
1.2 (0.047)
1.0 (0.039)
1.1 (0.043)
0.7 (0.028)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.03s1
2.1 (0.083)
2.3 (0.091)
2.6 (0.102)
2.410.094)2.8 (0.110)
1.6 (0.063)
2.1 (0.083)
2.7 {0. r06)2.2lO.OA7)0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
0.7 (0.028)
0.6 (0.024)
1.0 (0.039)
0.9 (0.035)
0.9 (0.035)
14.7 (0.579)
9.6 (0.378)
35.4 {1.394}9.4 (0.370)
8.4 (0.331)
8.4 (0.331)
8.4 (0.331)
8.6 (0.3391
6.6 (0.260i
7.6 {0.299}7.6 {0.299)7.6 {0.299)16.0 (0.630)
10.2 to.402l17.0 (0.669)
29.0 \1.1421'r7.510.689)
9.0 (0.354)
31.0 (1.220)17.0 (0.669)
14.510.571)7.610.299i8.1 {0.319}6.6 (0.260)
6.6 (0.260i
8.1 (0.319)
8.1 {0.319)6. t (0.240)
87.8 (3.457)
44.011.132130.31r.193)35.0 {1.378)
36.4 {1.433)32.4 tl.216J33.8 {r.331)37.1 (1.461)
34.8 (1.370)
41.3 (1.626)
57 .0 (2.2441
57 .0 12.244189.1 (3.508)
51.6 (2.031)
88.4 (3.480)
39.011.s35)94.313.713)20.7 10.8r5)38.2 (1.504)
39.0 (1.535)
68.0 (2.677)
73.7 12.902)8r.4 (3.205)
38.0 fl.496)37.9 (1.492)
52.1 (2.051)
41 .2 t .A5Al36.4 (1.4331
r 1.01.910.9
12.O12.78.213.422.0
26.426.8
13.814.22.915.9
2.66.3
32.047.A
20.8'18.3'19.5
Capacity f (US qt, lmp ql)1.2 (1.3, 1.1) at overhaul1.0 (1.1, 0.91 at fluid change
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEWI
Steering wheelRotational play at steering wheel circumferenceStaning load at steering wheelcircumferenceN {kgf, lbl) Engine running
0- 10 (0 - 0.39)
29 (3.0,6.6)
GearboxAngle of rack$uide-screw loosened lrom locked position'97, '98 models'99, '00 models10" 1 5"20" MAX.
PumpPump pressure with shut off valve closedkPa (kgvcm,, psi)6,900 - 7,800 (70 80,995 1,138)
Power steeringfluidRecommended tluidFluid capacity For overhaulI {US qt, lmp q0 For reservoir
Honda power steering fluid.0.85 (0.90,0.75)
0.4 {0.42,0.35)
Power steeringbelt*Deflection with 98 N {1O kgl,22lht)between pulleys11.0 14.5 (0.43 0.57)with used belt7.5 - 10.0 (0.30 0.40) with new belt
Belt tension N {kgt, lbf}Measured with belt tension gauge390 - 540 (40 - 55, 88 - 121) with used belt740-880 (75 90, 165 198)with new belt
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Lubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied. refer to the illustrated index and various work pro-
cedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
Recomm6nded Engine OilEngine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges
100'F
-30 -20 .10 0 10 20 30 40'c
r1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid {MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it
does not contain the orooer additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect
shift qualitv.+3r Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.*4: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-
sion fluid can caused increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
API SERVICE LABEL
/,.*-G\
/.'z-\e\t/6AE\ll-;-1 5w-30 /---l
w
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ffi-20 0 20
NO.LUBRICATION POINTSLUBRICANT
EngineAPI Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil. The oilcontainer may also display the API Certitication seal shownbelow. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE vjscosity:See chart below.
2
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
AutomaticGenuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid(ATF)*'
3Rear differentialGenuine Honda CVT Fluid
4Brake line (includes ABS line)Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*3
5Clutch LineBrake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4*3
6Shift lever pivots (Manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disultide
1Release fork (Manual transmission)LJrea Grease UM264 P/N 4'1211 - PYs - 305
IPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - B070E
Throttle cable end {Dashboard lower panel holelSilicone grease
10l112
14
Throttle cable end (Throttle link)Brake master cylinder pushrodPedal linkageBattery terminalsFuelfill lidClutch master cylinder pushrod
Multi purpose grease
1617181920
Hood hinges and hood lockTailgate hingesHatch glass hingesDoor hinges, upper and lowerDoor opening detent
Honda White Lithium Grease
21
22
Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,Caliper pin, PistonShilt cable and select cable {Manual transmission)Silicone grease
23Brake line ioints (Front and rear wheelhouse)Rust preventives
24Power steering systemGenuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-.
25Air conditioning compressorCompressor oil: SP 10 lP/N 38897 - P13 - A0lAH or38899-P13-A01)For Refrigerant: HFC 134a (R,134a)
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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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Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check lor Wear and D8mage
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and
steadily. lf the staner engages, but cranks the engine
erratically, remove it, and inspect the starter drive gear
and torque converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear for
oamage.
Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding or
slipping when the armature is rotated with the drive
gear held. lf damaged, replace the gears.
Check Cranking Voltage and Current Draw
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.7 volts on Ay'T
models, and 8.0 volts on M/T moders.
Current draw should be no more than 230 amperes on
A,/T models, and 200 amperes on M/T models.
lf cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,
check for:
. dead or low battery.
a open circuit in starter armature commutator seg,
ments.
. starter armature dragging.
. shorted armature winding.
. excessive drag in engine.
Check Cranking rpm
Engine speed during cranking should be above 100 rpm.
lf speed is too low, check for:
a loose baftery or starter terminals.
. excesslvely worn staner brushes
. open circuit in commutator segments.
. dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear.
a defective drive gear overrunning clutch.
Check Starter Disengagement
With the shift lever in @ or @ position (A,iT) or with the
clutch pedal depressed {M/T). turn the ignition switch to
START (lll). and release to ON (ll).
The starter drive gear should disengage from the torque
converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear when you
release the key.
lf the drive gear hangs up on the torque converter ring
gear or flywheel ring gear, check for
. solenoid plunger and switch malfunction.
. dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch.
Starter Solenoid Test
1. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S
terminal and lhe armature housing (ground). The
coil is OK if there is continuity.
STARTER
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TERMINAL
ARMATUREHOUSING(GROUND}
BLK/WHTWIRE
Check the pull in coil for continuity between the S
and M terminals. The coil is OK if there is continuity.
2.
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Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Alternator/Regulator Test
NOTE: Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged (see section 23).
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NEGATIVE TESTERCABI.E {BLKI
(BED)
TESTERINDUCTIVEPICK.UP{GRN)CABLE IREDIAhernator/Regulator Test (cont'd)lI Release the accelerator pedal,and let the engine idle.2 Make sure all accessories areturned off. Turn the selectorswitch to posjtion 2 (charging).3 Remove the inductive pick up,and zero the ammeter.{ Place the inductive pick-upover the battery ground cableso that the arrow points to thebaftery negative terminal.5. Raise the engine speed to2 000 rpm, and hold ir there.
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WHT WIRE
Alternator/Regulator Test:1. Connect a Sun VAT-40 (orequrvalent tester), and turnthe selector switch to position1{sraning).2. Shift to neutral (A/T in E orN) position, and start theengane. Hold the engine at3,000 rpm with no load untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.3. Raise the engine speed to2,000 rpm, and hold it there.
ls the voltage over 15.1 V?
ls the voltage less than 13.5 V?
Altarnator/Regulator Test (cont'd:Apply a load with a VAT-40 untilthe battery voltage drops tobetween 12 - 13.5 V.
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Disconnest the lilP connector from the control unit.
Csvity WireTest condition
R€conn€ct tho 14P connGctor to the control unit.
Test: Desired resultPossible cause it result is not obtained
BRNAr'VHTUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to groundl
There should be 80 - 120 o.
Faulty actuator solenoid
Poor ground (G202)
An open in the wire1BRNUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to groundl
There should be 40 - 60 0.
11BRN/BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 70 - 110 O.
2GRY
lgnition switch ON (ll),
main switch ON and
brake pedal depressed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 0 V with the pedal
depressed and battery voltage with
the pedal released.
. Faulty brake switch. An open in the wire
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401). An open in the wire
5GRNMHT
Brake pedal depressed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage with
the pedal depressed, and 0 V with
the pedal released.
Blown No.52 1'15 Alfuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty brake switch
An open in the wire
LT GRN/
RED
Set button pushedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.Blown No. 52 {'15 A} fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty horn relay
Faulty sevresume switch
Faulty cable reel
An open in the wire7LT GRN/
BLK
Resume button pushed
10RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON lll)Attach to ground:
Cruise indicator light in the gauge
assembly should come on.
Elown bulbBlown No. 25 (7.5 A) tuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty dimming circuit in the gauge
assembly
An open in the wire
ELU^r'r'HT
lgnitjon switch ON {ll}and main switch ON;
raise the front of the
vehicle, block one wheel
and rotate the other
wheel slowly.
Check for voltage between the
ELUA/VHT @ and BLK O terminalsl
There should be 0 - 5 V or more-0 - 5 V or more repeatedly.
Faulty vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
An open in the wire
r3LT GRN
lgnition switch ON {ll}and main switch ONCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 14 (7.5 A) fuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty main switch
An open in the wire
l4PNK
A'/T: Shift lever in E, EotE
lvl/T: Clutch pedal
releaseo
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.NOTE: There should be no continu-
ity when the shift lever is in otherpositions or when the clutch pedal is
oepresseo.
Faulty A/f gear position switch 1A,/TlFaulty or misadjusted clutch switch
fi{/r)Poor ground (G101)
An open in the wire
BLU
Start tho engine. turnthe main switch ON, anddrive the vehicle over 25
mph (40 km/h)with the
crurse control set
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be approx.5 V
. Faulty cruise control unit. Shod to ground
*: '98 - 00 models with Automatic Transmission.
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