Steering HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owners Manual

Removal
'1. Remove the two screws from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the instrument panel carefully to avoid damaging the clips.
3. Tilt the steering wheel down with the tilt adjustment lever.
4, Spread a protective cloth over the steering column.
5. Remove the four mounting screws from the gauge assembly.
6. Pullthe gauge assembly out, and disconnect all connectors from it.
7, Remove the gauge assembly.
GAUGE ASSEMELY
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Lighting System
Combination Light Switch Test
'1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Remove the steering column covers (see section '17).
3. Disconnect the 4P and 7P connector from the switch.
4. Remove the screws, and slide the switch toward the driver,s door,
5. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
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4P CONNECTOR
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Position
Terminal12356
Headlight switch
OFF
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=DL0wo------oo-----o
HIGHo_----oo-_--_o_----o
Passing switchOFF
ONo_---o
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Turn Signal Switch Test
1.
4.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
Remove the steering column covers {see section
17]-.
Disconnect the 4P and 7P connectors from the
switch.
Remove the screws, and slide the switch toward the
driver's door.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Position
Terminal12
RIGHTo-
Neutral
LEFTo---o
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swtTcH
Hazard Warning Switch Test
1. Remove the center panel {see section 20).
2. Remove the two screws, then remove the switch
from the center air vent.
HAZARD
Check for continuitv between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
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2357810
OFF(9U(_)
ONo@oooo
lNol us€d)
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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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Wiper/Washer Switch Test
Windshield/ReEr Window Wiper/Washer Switch:
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Remove the steering column covers {see section 17)
3. Disconnect the 8P and 6P connectors from the
switch, remove the two screws, and pull out the
switch.
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tilt-rltl
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Raar Window:
11 2 3
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Check for continuity betlveen the termlnals in each
switch position according to the tables.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch:
Terminal
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OFFoo
INToooo
LOoo
HIoo
Mist swhch "0N"oo
Washer switch "0N"oo
Rear Window Wipsr/Washer Switch
Teminal
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Washer switch '0N'
(wiper switch oFFlG-oG-o
OFFG-o
ONGo
Washer switch "ON'
(Wiper switch "0N"1G-oG-o
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1.
Windshield Wiper Motor Test
Open the hood, remove the cap nuts, and caretully
remove the wiper arms so that they do not touch
the hood.
Remove the cowl cover (see section 201.
Disconnect the 5P connector trom the windshield
wiper motor.
Test the motor by connecting battery power and
ground according to the table.
lf the motor does not tun or fails to run smoothly,
replace it.
Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 (+)
and No. 3 (-) terminals, and run the motor at low or
high speed.
The voltmeter should alternately indicate 0 V 8nd
4 V or less.
Terminal
;fi;"
-l4
LOW SPEED@
HIGH SPEED@
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Special Tools .."....."" 24-14
Component/Wring Location
lndex - '97 model ..........'.." '.....""" 24-15
Component/Wiring Location
lndex - '98 - 00 models ..............." 24-16
Description .'.........."'.24'17
Circuit Diagram .........24'14
Precautions/Procedures
General Precautions ......".."'........... 24-19
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Handling and Stolage ....''........... 24-19
SRS Unit Precautions ...............'...... 24-20
lnspeciion After Deployment .......'.24'20
) SpringJoaded Lock Connector
with Built-in Short Contact '...'....24-21
Spring-loaded Lock Connectors .."' 24-22
BackProbing SPring-loaded Lock
Conneetors ,.......24-22
Disconnecting the Airbag Connectors and
the Seat Beh Tensioner
Connectors ....'....24-23
Steering-lelated Precautions .......... 24-25
Troubleshooting
Self -diagnostic Procedures ............. 24-26
Reading the DTC .................. .....".."' 24'26
Erasing the DTC Memory ................24-28
Troubleshooting lntermittent
Faifures "'...........24'24
Diagnostic Trouble Gode {DTC}
Chart -'97 model ....""....... "......24-29
Diagnostic Trouble Gode (DTCI
Chart -'98 - 00 models ............. 24-31
SRS Indicator Light Wire
Connections ','," 24'33
Ff owcharts ....-........24'34
Driver's Airbag
Repf acement ..'......21'87
Front Passenger's Airbag
Repfacement .....'.',24'AS
Gable Reel
Replacement .......'.24-91
SRS Unit
Replacement .........24-95
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Disposaf .................24'97
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Precautions/Procedures
)General Precautions
Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it.
Do not install any part that shows signs of being drop-
ped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or
deformation:
- Airbags- Cable reel- SRS unit- Seat belt tensioners
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Use only a digital multimeter to check the system, lf
it's not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is
10 mA (0,01 A) or less when switched to the smallest
value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher
output could damage the airbag circuit or cause acci-
dental deployment and possible injury.
Do not install used SRS Dans from another vehicle,
When making SRS repairs, use only new pans.
Except when performing electrical inspections,
always disconnect both the negative cable and posi-
tive cable from the batterv. and wait at least three
minutes before beginning work.
Replacement of the combination light and wiper/
washer switches and cruise control switch can be
done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combination light and wiper/washer switch replace-
ment {see section 231.- Cruise control sevresume switch replacement (see
section 41.
Whenever the ignition switch is ON {ll}, or has been
turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or injuries.
Whenever the airbag has been activated, replace the
SRS unit.
The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's code number before dis-
connecting the battery cables.
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Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble an airbag or a seat belt ten-
sioner. They have no serviceable parts. Once an airbag
or a seat belt tensioner have been deployed. they cannot
be repaired or reused.
For temporary storage of an airbag or a seat belt ten-
sioner during service, please observe the following pre-
cautons:
. Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up.
The driver's/front passenger's airbag connectors and
seat belt tensioner connectors have a built-in short
contact (see page 24-211.
@ r th€ airb.g is impropcrty stor€d face down,
accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough
forc€ to caus6 serious iniury,
Store the removed on a secure flat surface awav from
any high heat source (exceeding 212"F/100'C) and
free of any oil, grease. detergent or water.
lmproper handling or storage can internally damage
the airbag and seat belt tensioner. making them inop-
erative.
lf you suspect the airbag and seat belt tensioner have
been damaged, install new units and refer to the
Deploymenvoisposal Procedures for disposing of the
damaoed units.
AIRBAG CONNECTORS
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)1,Disconnecting the Airbag Gonnectors and the Seat Belt Tensioner Connectors
Before removing the airbag or SRS related devices (the SRS unit, the cable reel and the seat belt tensioner connector), dis-
connecting connectors from related devices, or removing the dashboard or the steering column, disconnect the airbag
connectors and seat belt tensioner connectors to Drevent accidental deployment
@ Turn the ignition switch oFF and disconnect ths nogative cable from the battery, and wait at least ihree
minutes before beginning the tollowing procedures A and B. lprocedure B follows the procedure A.l
Before disconnecting the SRS main harness from the SRS unit, disconnect both airbags (C, D) and both seat belt tensioners
(F, H) {'98 - 00 models).
Before disconnecting the cable reel 2P connector (B), disconnect the driver's airbag connector (C).
Before disconnecting the left side wire harness 2P connector (E). disconnect the driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector
(F) ('98 - 00 models).
Before disconnecting the right side wire harness 2P connector (G), disconnect the tront passenger's seat belt tensioner 2P
connector (H) ('98 - 00 models).
SRS MA1N HARNESS
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LEFT SIDEWIRE HARNESS
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Precautions/Procedures
Disconneeting the Airbag Connectors and the Seat Belt Tensioner
Connectors (cont'd)
1.Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery. and wait at
least three minutes.
Disconnect the airbag and tensioner connectors
lsee page 24-22).
Driver's Airbag:
. Remove the access panel from the steering
wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector
between the driver's airbag and cable reel. When
disconnected, the airbag connector is automati-
callv shorted.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
Front Passsng€/sAirtag:
. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front
passenger's airbag and SRS main harness. When
disconnected. the airbag connector is automati-
callY shorted.
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ACCESS PANEL
Seat Bslt Tensioner (38 - 00 modebl:
. Remove the left and (or) right center pillar lower
trim panels (see section 20).
. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connectors
from the left side wire harness (driver's side) and
(or) the right side wire harness (front passenger's
side). When disconnected. the seat belt tensioner
is automatically shorted.
CLIPS
DRIVER'S SIDE: LEFT SloE WIRE HARNESSFRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE: RIGHT SIDE WIREHARNESS
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)Steering-related Precautions
Stooring Wh€el and Csble Re6l Alignm€nt
To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead beJore removing the steering wheel.
To center the cable reel, rotate the cable reel clockwise
until it stops, Then rotate it counterclockwise (approxi-
mately two and a half turns) until the arrow mark on the
cable reel label points straight up.
Steering Column Bemoval
CAUTION: Before removing the stosring column, tirsi
disconneqt tha connsctor between tho cabls roel and
the SRS main harness.
lf the steering column is going to be removed without
dismounting the steering wheel, lock the sieering by
turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or remove
the key trom the ignition so that the steering wheel will
not turn.
LABEL
NOTE:
. When the airbag and cable r6el are disconnected, and
the battery is reconnected and the ignition switch is
turned ON (ll), the SRS unit will store this as an open
in the driver's airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator
light will come on, In such a case, make sure to con-
firm the DTC, then clear the SRS unit memory.
. For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type con-
nector, refer to page 24-22.
'97 model:
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTORCABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
'98 - 00 models:
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (use only genuine Honda replacement
partsl.
After reassemblv, confirm the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle
is correct. lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary,
do so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing
and repositioning the steering whee .
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