lights HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

38 - 00 modeb:
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Proceoure.2. Stan the engine.3- Turn on the headlights.Intermittent feilure, sysl.m is OKat this time. Check for ooor con-nections or loose wires at C354(ELDI and at the ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P1298 indicated?
Check lor an open in the wire(lG1 line):'1. Turn the ignition and head-lights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4, Measu re voltage betweenbody ground and the ELD 3Pconnector terminal No. '1.Reprir open or short in th6 wirebotweon the No. 15 ALTERNA-TOR SP SENSOR {7.5 Al fuse inthe under-drah fuse/relay boxand the ELD.
Check tor an opon in tho wire{GND line}:1. Turn the ignition switch andheadlights OFF.2. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and the ELD 3Pconnector terminal No. 2,
Repair opon in the wire betweenthe ELD conneclor and GilO2.
Ched( fo. an op€n in the wir€ (EL linel:Check for continuity between theELD 3P connector terminal No. 3and ECM/PCM connector termi-nalA30.
Repair op€n in tha wile botwecnthe EcM/PCM lA30l .nd rhe ELD.
Check for s malfunction in lhe ELD:1. Reconnect the ELD 3P con-nector.2. Start the engine and allow itto idle.3. While measuring voltagebetween ECM/PCM connectorterminals A30 and 820, turnthe headlights on (low).
Substiiute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. It symptom/indication goos away, replacethe original ECM/PCM.
ELO 3P CONNECTOR {c35/rl
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side ot temale terminals
ELD 3P CONNECTOR {C35,lt
EL IGRN/RED}Wire side of femaletermrnars
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
A l32P)
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ldle Control System
ldle Control System
I P0505 | The scan tool indicates Diagnostic T.ouble Code (DTCI PO5O5: ldlecontrol svstem mattunction.
NOTE: lf DTC P1508 is stored at the same time as DTC P0505, troubleshoot DTC P1508 first. then troubleshoot DTC p0505.
Possibls Cause
. IAC valve mechanical malfunction. Throttle body clogged port, improper adlustment. Intake manifold gasket leakaging. Intake air hose loose leakaging. Vacuum hose leakaging
a ECT sensor incorrect output. Throttle Position sensor incorrect output
Troubleshooting Flowchart
The MIL has been reDorted on.DTC P0505 is sto.ed.
Problem verificationi1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator Ian comes on, thenlet it idle.2. With the scan tool, check thelollowing items.- Throttle position should beapprox. 10% with the throt-tle {ully closed.- Engine coolant temperature shorJld be 194 - 205'F(90 - 96"C).lf they are not within thespec., repair the faulty sen-sor circuit.3 Check the engine speed atidle with no-load conditions:headlights, blower fan. reardefogger, radiator lan, and airconditioner are not operaling,
Inte.mittent failure. syltem is OKat this time.ls it 750 {730)* i 50 rpm?
ls il 700 (680)' rpm or less?
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l:'99 - 00 models
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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
lll2llw|{frREDl|3.r-'l-
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
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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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ldle Control System
Brake Switch Signal
This signals the ECM/PCM when the brake pedal is depressed.
('97 model)'- - - - -_- Il
PCM CONNECTORSa t32P) D ll6Pl
BKSW(GRN/WHT)
Wire side of female terminals
Insp€ction of Brak. Switch Signal.
Are the brake lights on withoutpressing the brake pedal?
Inspect the HORN, STOP {15 A)fuse in the undeFhood luse/ relaybox.Do the brake lights come on?
Reoair short in the wire be-tween th€ b.ake switch andth6 HoRN, STOP {15 A)luso,Replaco the HoRN, STOP (15
Al fuse.
Repair op6n in the wir€ be-tween the brake switch andtho HORN, STOP (15 Allus6.Inspect the brrke switch (see
aection l9l.
Check tol .n open in the wire{BXSW linel:1. Press the brake pedal.2. Measure voltage between rcMconnector terminais D5 and Agwith the brake pedal pressed.
Reprir open in the wire betweenthe PcM lD5l rnd the brakeswitch.
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ldle Speed Setting
Inspoction/Adiustmont
37 modsl:
NOTE:
. Before setting the idle speed, check the following
items:- The MIL has not been reportsd on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs
- Air cleaner- PCV system
. lcanada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Stan the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer or a Honda PGM Tester.
Disconnect the 2P connector from the ldle Air Con-
trol (lAC) valve.
IAC VALVE
lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-
erator pedal slightly depr6ss6d, Stabilize the rpm at
1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engine
idles.
Check idling in no-load conditions: hsadlights,
blower fan, rear d€fogger, radiator fan, and air con-
ditioner are not operating.
ldle spood should b.:
{80 t 50 rpm {in Park or noutr.ll
IDLE
7.
Adjust the idle sp6ed,
idle adjusting screw.
if necessary, by turning the
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect the 2P connector to the IAC valve, then
remove the BACK UP (RAD|Ol (7.5 Al fuse in the
under-hood fuse/rslav box for 10 seconds to reset
the PCM.
Restart and let the engine idle with no-load condi-
tions for one minute, then check the idle speed.
NOTE: (Canadal Pullthe parking brake lever up. Stan
the engine, then check that the headlights are off.
ldlo Ep€ed rhould be:
75O t 50 rpm (in P.rk or noutr.ll
Let the engine idl6 for one minute with the head-
lights (Low) ON, and check th€ idl€ speed.
ldle lpcod 3hould bo:
750 t 50 ]pm (in Park or nautlal)
Turn the headlights off. Let th€ engine idle for one
minute with the headlights (Low) ON, heater fan
switch at Hl and air conditioner on. then check the idle
sDeeo.
ldl. specd should b6:
7d) 1 50 rpm {in Park or nautral}
lf the idle speed is not within specification, see the
symptom chart on page 11-64. (cont'd)
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ldle Control System
ldle Speed Setting (cont'd)
38 - 0O mod6l3:
NOTE: Before setting the idle speed, check the follow-
ing items:- The MIL has not been reported on.- lgnition timing- Spark plugs
- Air cleaner- PCV system
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3.000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle.
Connect a tachometer.
Disconnect the IAC valve 2P connector and the EVAP
purge control solenoid valve 2P connector.
CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE
SOLENOID VALVE
lf the engine stalls, restart the engine with the accel-
erato. pedal slightly depressed. Stabilize the rpm at
1,000, then slowly release the pedal until the engine
idles.
Che€k the idle in no-load conditions: headlights, blow-
er fan, rear defogger, radiator fan, and air conditioner
are not operating,
ldle speed should bo:
480 t 50 rpm {in PErk or noutrall
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lf necessary, adjust the idle speed, by turning the
idle adjusting screw.
After adjusting the idle speed, recheck the ignition
timing (see section 4). lf it is out of spec, go back to
steo 4.tDt.E
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Reconnect the 2P connectors to the IAC valve and
the EVAP purge control solenoid valve, then do the
ECM/PCM reset procedure.
8. Restart and idle the engine with no-load conditions
for one minute, then check the idle speed.
ldle speod should be:,98 model:
750 t 50 rpm tin Park or neutral)'9!l - 00 modsls:
730 i 50 lpm lin Psrk or neutral)
NOTE: lf the idle speed increases to 780 t 50 rpm(770 1 50 rpml*, this means the EVAP system is
purging the canister. To stop the purging temporari-
ly, raise the engine speed above 1,000 rpm with the
accelerator pedal, then slowly release the pedal.*: '99 - 00 models
9. Let the engine idle for one minute with the head-
lights (Low) ON, and check the idle speed.
ldle speed should be:
38 mod6l:
750 f 50 rpm (in Palk or neutrall'99 - 00 modols:
730 t 50 rpm (in Palk or neutral)
10. Turn the headlights off. Let the engine idle for one
minute with the heater fan switch at Hl and air con-
ditioner on, then check the idle speed.
ldls spqed should be:'98 model:
780 t 50 rpm (in Park or neutrall'99 - 00 mod€ls:
7701 50 rpm lin Park or neutral)
lf the idle speed is not within specification. see the
Symptom Chart on page 11-64.
ADJUSTING
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Emission Control System
System Description
The emission control system includes, a Three Way
Catalytic Converter {TWC), Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) svstem and Evaporative Emission (€VAP) Control
system. The emission control system is designed to meet
federal and state emission standards.
Tailpipe Emission
Inspsction
!@ Do not smoke during this procsdura. Keep
any open tlame away from your work area.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle,
Connect a tachometer.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the idle speed, (see
page 11-169, 170).
Warm up and calibrate the CO meter according to the
meter manufacturer's instructions.
Check idle CO with the headlights, heater blower, rear
window defogger, cooling fan, and air conditioner off.
(Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Start the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
CO meter should indicate 0.1% maximum.
4.
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWCI
DsscriDtion
Three Way Catalytic Convertsr lTwcl:
The Three wav Catalvtic Converter (TWC) is used to
convert hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and
oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust gas to carbon
dioxide (COr), dinitrogen (Nr) and water vapor,
{cont'd)
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Troubleshooting Flowchart - Interlock System - Shift Lock System
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of lem6le termanals
INTERLOCK CONTROL UNIT
CONNECTOR I8P)
ILU IWHT/REDI
(cont'd)
Shift lever cannot be moved from
E] position with the brake P€delpreiseo.
Chock Brake Light Operation:Press the brake pedal.
Repsir fauhy brake switch circuit
{seo s€ction 231.Are the brake lights ON?
M€asure STOP SW voltage:l Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A (32P) and
D (16P) connectors lrom thePCM.3. Measlre the voltage between
the D5 and Ag or A22 terma
nals with the brake Pedalpressed,
Repair opon in the wi.e be{w.enthe D5 terminal and the br.ke
switd!.
Measur€ ILU vohage:1. Connect the A {32P) and D
116P) connectors to the PCM.2. Disconnect the 8P connectorfrom the interlock control unit
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure the voltage betweenthe No.7 terminalofthe inter
lock control unit and bodyground with the brake Pedalpressed,
Ch€ck for an opon or thon in the
wire Mwoon tho No. 7 terminrl
of the inte ock control unit and
the 812 termin.l of the PcM. ll
the wirs is OK, check tor loo3e
terminal fit in the PCM connec_
to13. ll nece3sary,3ubstitute a
known-good PCM and rechock.
ls there battery voltage?
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Electrical Troubleshooting ('98 - 00 Modelsl
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Interlock System - Shift Lock System
NOTE: li the MIL is on, ropair the PGM-FI controt system{see section 11), and recheck.
PCM CONNECTORS
c l3lPl
Wire side of female lerminals
c t3lPt
D {16P1
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D (lCPl
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a (25P1
LGl {8RN/ALKI
Shift levor cannot be mov6dllom the E po3ition when th6blako pedal is pre3sed.
Ch€ck BJake Light Oporation:Press the brake pedal.
B6pair tlutty brrko 3whch circuitl..e rection 231.Are the brake lights ON?
Me.sure ILU Voltage:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll1,and shiftto E position.2. Press the brake pedal, andrelease the accelerator pedal.3. Measure the voltage betweenthe A28 terminal and bodygrouno.
Chock tor an open or short in thewi.o botwoen tha A28 t6rminrland thc intorlod( control unit, rndcheck tor loose torminrl fit in theintorlock conftol unh connoctor. lfnocassaryr aubstitute a known-good intollock control unit rndroch6d(
Mor3uro STOP SW vohsgo:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A (32P1 and B(25P) connectors {rom thePCM.3. Measure the voltage betweenthe A32 and 820 or 822 termi-nals,
Repair op6n in tho wir€ betwsenthe A32 t6.minal and th6 brake3witch.
ls there battery voltage?
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