end HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Troubleshooting
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Recirculation indicator light indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (OTC) 3: A problem in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit.
The evaporator temperature sensor is a temperature dependent resistor {thermistor}. The resistance of the thermistordecreases as the evaporator outlet air temperature increases.
EVAPORATOR TEMPEMTURE SENSOR
Terminal side of mal€ terminals
RESISTANCEko
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HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
Wire side of fema16 terminals
Self-diagnosis circuit check indicates a problem in the avapora-tor tempeleture ssnsor circuit,
Ch€ck the ev.porato. tempera-ture sensor:1. Disconnect the evaporatortemperature sensor 2P con-
2. Measure the resistancebetween the No. 1 and No. 2torminals of the evaporatortemperature sensor.
ls the resistance within the speci,fications shown on the 9raph.
Check lor a short in the wire:l Remove the heater controlpanel (see page 22-46).2. Check tor continuity betweenthe No.2 terminal ol theheater control panel 20P con,nector and body ground.
Repai. short in the wir6 betwa€nlhe hoater control Danol and theevaporatoa tampereturc senSoa.
fo page 22.21
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From page 22-22
Chgck for a short to power:
Check th6 same wires lor voltage.
Ropair lhort to powor in the wiiobetw6an tho mode comrol motorend thc hoat.r cont.ol pan.l.(This damagF tha h€ator Gontrolpancl.l
Chack for an opon in tha wiles:Check lor continuity between thefollowing terminals oI the mode
control motor 7P connector andthe heater control panol 20P con-nector.20Pt 7P.No. 12 - No. 3No. '13 - No. 4No. 14- No.5No. 15 - No. 6No. t6 - No. 2No. 19 - No. 7
R.pair any opon in tho wilols)betwaen th6 modg cortrol motorand th. heatar control p.nsl.
Chock fo. loose wiret or pool
connections at the heat6r controlpancl 20P connector and tt themodo control motor 7P connoc-tor. lf tho connactions sre good,
substitute a known-good hortcrcontrol pan6l, and tech.ck. lf thesymptom/indication goes awaytroplaco tho original hcater @nttolp3nel.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
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8LU/BLX
:L/BLUBRN/WHT
BRN/WHT
BRN/WHT
Wire side ot female terminals
MODE CONTROI- MOTOR 7P CONNECTORWire side ol temale terminals
2,/1,/l/II10
111213t14t151511181920
BLU/BL
GRi
YEL/
Kt I I|/YEL I IIYEL/REDI
t-BLUI q
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YEL/BLU
YEL
BLU/BLK
GRN/ItEL
YI:L/FED
22-23
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Troubleshooting
Recirculation Gontrol Motor
YES
To page 22-25
REORCULATION CONTROL MOTOR,rP CONNESTOR
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l1, lrl/l1lI BI.IUYEL(v)
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Wire side of female terminals
Rocirculation control door do6snoi chango botw€en Fresh andReci.culate.
Check the No. 17 {7.5 A)tuse in theunder-dash f use/relay box.
Roplace the fu36, and rechock.
Check for .n open in the wire:1. Disconnect the recirculationcontrol motor 4P connector.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).3. Measure the voltage betlveenthe No. l terminal and bodyground.
Repair op6n in the wire bdtweenthe No. 17 fuse and thc recircule-tion control motor.
Check the rocirculation controlmoior:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Test the recirculation controlmotor (see page 22-42).
Chock ths r.circulation controllinkag. end doori1. Remove the recirculation con-trol motor (see page 22,42).2. Check the recirculation controllinkage and door for smooth
Do the recirculation control linkage and door move smoothly?Boprir the recirculrtion controllinkag. or dooJ,
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Both Fans
RADIATOR FAN RELAY 'P SOCKET
BLK/YEL
PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
'9? model:
PCM/ECM CONNECTOR A (32PI
'98 - 0O mod6ls:
Wire side of female terminals
* How to use the Backprobe SetsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multimeter. Using the wire insulation as a guide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter,gently slide the tip into the connector from the wire side until it comes in contact with the terminal end ofthe ware {see section l1).
Check the No. 17 (7.5 A) tuse inthe under-dash fuse/relay box.
Reolace the tuse. and recheck.
Check for an op€n in the wire:1. Remove the radiator fan relay.2. TLrrn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Measure the voltage betweenthe No.4 terminalofthe radiator fan relay 4P socket andbody ground.
Repair open in the wire betweenlhe No. 17 luse and the radiatortan relay.
Check for an open in the wire:1. Make sure the A/C switch isOFF.2. Using a *Backprobe Set {T/N07SAZ - 001000A), measurethe voltage between the No. 27I20l terminal ol the PCM/ECMconnector A (32P) and bodyground with the PCM/ECM con-nectors connected.[ ]: '98 - 00 models
Repair open in the wire b€tweenthe.adiator fan ralav, the con-denser tan rolay and the PCM/ECM.
Check tor loose wires or poor con-nodions at the PCM/ECM connoc-tor A (32P1. lf the connections arcgood, substitute a known-goodPCM/ECM, and recheck. It thesymptom/indicalion goes away,r.plrce the original PCM/ECM.
1
2
1
12461011
12t5t61718r9222321
GRN
Wire side oI female terminals
22-33
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Troubleshooting
Compressor (cont'dl
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY4P SOCKET
1
2
43
BLK/YEL
PCM CONNECTOB A I32P)
'97 model:
Wire side of female terminals
PCM/ECM CONNECTOR A {32P}
38 - 00 models:
Wire side of {em6le terminals
* How to use the BackDrobe SetsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multi-meter. Using the wire insulation as a guide for the contoured tip ot the backprobe adapter,gently slide the tip into the connector trom the wire side until it comes in contact with the teFminalend o{the wire {see section l1).
Frcm page 22-34
Ch6ck for an open in the wire:1. Disconnect the jumper wire.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3, Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 4 terminal ot the com'pressor clutch relay 4P socketand body ground.
Repair op.n in the wire betweenthe No. l7 fu3e and the compres-sor clutch ielay.
Check for an opon in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF,then reinstall the compressorclutch relay.2. Make sure the A"/C switch isOFF, then turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll).
3. Using a *Backprobe Set (T/N
07SAZ - 001000A), measurethe voltage between the No.17 terminal ol the PCM/ECMconnector A (32P) and bodyground with the PC M/ECMconnectors connected,
Repair open in lhe wire betwoonthe compressor clutch r6lay andthe PCM/ECM.
Check tor loose wires or Doorconnections at the PCM,/ECMconnecto. A {32P1. lf the connec-tions are good, sub3titute aknown-good PCM/ECM, androcheck. lf the symptom/indica-tion goas away, replac€ the origi-nal PCM/ECM.
126I1011
12151617'181S222321
BLK/RED
22-36
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Troubleshooting
A/G System {cont'd)
From page 22-37
A/C PRESSURE SWITCHCheck th€ A/C pressure switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check lor continuity bgtweenthe No. 1 and No.2 terminalsofthe A,/C pressure switch.
Check for proper Ay'C system pressure.
Roplece tha A/C pr€ssure switch.
Chock lor an opgn in thg wire:1. Feconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector,2. Remove the heater controlpanel (see page 22-46).3. Turn the ignition switch ON llli.4. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 10 terminal of theheater control panel 20P con-nector and body ground.
Repair open in the wir. botwcenthe A/C pres3ur€ switch and theheater control oanel.ls there approx. 5 volts?
Check lor loos6 wiras or pool
connections at the heater controlDanel 20P connoctor and at theA/C pr.ssule switch 2P connsc-tor. lf the connections ere good,
substitute a known-good heatarco trol pangl, end recheck. lf thesymptom/indication goes away,replace the original heater conlrolpanel.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
Wire side ol female terminals
22-38'
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4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater unit.
Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are dis-
connected; drain in into a clean drip pan.
CAUTION: Engino coolant will damage p8int. Ouickly
rinse any spill€d engine coolant Itom painted sur-
faces.
HEATER HOSEIOUTLET SIDE)
Remove the mounting nut from the heater unit.
Take care not to damage or bend the fuel lines, the
brake lines. etc.
CLAMPS
13 N.m 11.3 kg{.m,9.4 lbtftl
22-51
7.
ll.
Remove the dashboard (see section 20).
Remove the evaporator (see page 22-48).
Disconnect the connectors from the mode control
motor and the air mix control motor, and remove the
wire harness clips and wire harness from the heater
unit. Remove the clip from the heater duct, then
remove the mounting nuts and the heater unit
6x1.0mm9,8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7.2lblft)
qInstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
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a
a
a
Apply sealant to the grommets.
Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater
hoses. Make sure that the clamps are secure.
Refill the cooling system with engine coolant
{see section 10).
Adiust the heater valve cable (see page 22-53).
Make sure that there is no air leakage.
HEATER UNIT
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Heater Unit
Overhaul
1. Remove the self-tapping screws and the heater corecover.
Pull out the grommet from the heater core pipes.
Remove the self-tapping screw and the pipe clamp.
HEATER CORE COVER
Pull out the heate. core. Be careful not to bend the
inlet and outlet pipes during heater core removal.
Reassemble the heater unit in the reverse order of
disassemblv.
HEATER CORE
22-52
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Temperature Control
Adjustment
l. From under the hood, open the cable clamp, then
disconnect the heater valve cable from the heater
vatve arm.
From under the dash, disconnect the heater valve
cable housing from the cable clamp. and disconnect
the heater valve cable from the air mix contlol arm
Set the temperature control dial on MAX COOL with
the ignition switch ON (ll).
Attach the heater valve cable to the air mix control
arm as shown above. Hold the end of the heater
valve cable housing against the stop, then snap the
heater valve cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
5. From under the hood. turn the heater valve arm to
the fullv closed position as shown, and hold it.
Attach the heater valve cable to the heater valve
arm, and gently pull on the heater valve cable hous-
ing to take up any slack, then install the heate. valve
cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
22-53
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A/C System Service
Pressure Test Chart
NOTE: Performance Test is on page 22-56.
Test resultsRelatad symptomsPrcbable caus€Remody
Discharge (high)pressure 6bnormallyhagh
After stopping compressor, pressuredrops to about 200 kPa 12.0 kgtlcm,,28 psi) quickly, and then lalls gradualty.
Air in systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewith specified amount.Evacuation: see page 22-60Charging: see page 22-61No bubbles in sight glass whencondenser is cooled by waterExcessive refrigerant in systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewith specilied amount.Reduced or no air flow throughcondenser. Clogged condenser or radia-tor fins. Condenser or radiator fannot wo.king properly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpm.Check fan direction.
Line to condensor is excossivelv hot.Restricted flow of relrigerant insy$emFestricted lines
Discharge pressureabnormally lowExcessive bubbles in sight glass;condenser is not hot.Insufficient retrigerant inCheck for leak.Charge system.High and low pressures are balancedsoon after stopping compressor. Lowside is higher than normal.
. Faulty compressor discharge
. Faulty compressor seal
Replace the comprossor.
Outlet ot expansion valve is notfrosted, low-pressure gauge indicates
' Faulty expansion valve. Moisture in system. Replace. Discharge, evacuate, andrecharge with specified amount.Suction {low) pros,sure abnormallyExcessive bubbles in sight glass;condenser is not hot.Insufficiont relrigerant inRepair the leaks.Discharge, evacuate, andrecharge with specified amount.Charge as r€quired.Expansion valve is not frosted, andlow-pressure line is not cold. Low-pressure gauge indicates vacuum.
' Frozen expansion valvelMoisture in system). Faulty expansion valve
. Discharge, evacuate, andrecharge with specitied amount.. Replace th€ expansion valve.Discharge temperature is low, and theair llow trom vents is restricted.Frozen evaporatorRun the fan with compressor off,then check evaporator tempera,ture sensor.Expansion valve is frosted.Clogged expansion valveClean or replace.Feceiver/dryer outlet is cool, and inlotrs w6rm (should be warm duringoperation).
Clogged receiver/dryerReplace
Suction pressureabnormally highLow-pressure hose and check joint arecooler than tho temperature aroundevaporator.
. Expansion valve open too long. Loose expansion capillarytube
Repair or roplace.
Suction pressure is lowored whencondenser is cooled by water.Excessive refrigerant in systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewath specified amount.High and low-pressure are equalizedas soon as tho compressor is stopped,and both gauges tluctuate whilerunning.
Faulty gasketFaulty high-pressure valveForeign panicle stuck in high-
Replace the compressor.
Slction and dis,charge pressutesabnormally high
Reduced air flow through condens€r,. Clogged condenser orradiator tins. Condenser or radiator fannot working properly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpm.Check Ian direction.
No bubbles in sight glass whencondenser is cooled by walerExcessive refrigerant jn systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewith specified amount.Suction and dis-charge pressureabnormally low
Low-pressure hose and motalendareas are cooterlhan evaporator.Clogged or kinked low-pressure hose pansRepair or replace.
Temperature around expansion valvers too low compared with that aroundClogged high-pressure lineRepair or replace.
Refrigerant leaksCompressor clutch is diny.Compressor shaft seal leakingReplace the compressor.Compressor boltls) are dirty.Leaking around bolt(s)Tighton bolt{s) or replacecompressor.Compressor gasket is wet with oil.Gasket leakingReplace the compressor,
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