Ac system HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Manual

lgnition Control Module (lCMl Input Test
NOTE:
. See section 11 when the malfunction indicator lamp(MlL) comes on.
. Perform an input test for the ignition control module(lCM) after finishing the fundamental tests for the
ignition system and the fuel and emissions systems.
. '97 -'98 models: The tachometer should operate nor-
mally if the ICM is OK.
L Remove the distributor ignition (Dl) cap, the distrib-
utor ignition (Dl) rotor, and the leak cover.
2. Disconnect the wires from the lCM.
8LU WIRE{'97 - '98 models}
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Turn the ignition switch ON {ll). Check for voltage
between the BLK,^/EL wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage, check the BLK/rEL
wire betlveen the ignition switch and the lclvl.
. lf there is baftery voltage, go to step 4.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Check for voltage
between the WHT/BLU wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no batteryvoltage, check:- ignition coil.- WHT/BLU wire between the ICM and ignition
corl.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 5,
'97 model: Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector A(32P). Check for continuity on the YEL/GRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.'98 - 00 models: Disconnect the ECM,PCM connector
B (25P). Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.
Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire to body
ground. There should be no continuity.
Reconnect the ECM/PClvl connector.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire between the test tachometer connector and the
lCM. There should be continuity.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire to body ground. There should be no continuity.
lf all the tests are normal, replace the lCM.
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lgnition System
lgnition Coil Test
Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the
terminals. lf the resistance is not within sDecifications,
replace the ignition coil.
NOTE: Resistance will vary with the coil temperature;
specifications are at 68"F (20'C).
Plimary Winding Resistance
{Between the A and B terminals):
0.6it - 0.77 0
Secondary Winding Resistance
{Between the A and secondary winding terminals):
12.8 - 19.2 kO
TERMINAL A {+l
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lgnition Wire Inspection and Test
1.Carefully remove the ignition wires by pulling on
the rubber boots. Do not bend the wires; you might
break them inside.
Check the condition of the ignition wire terminals. lf
any terminal is corroded, clean it, and if it is broken
or distorted, replace the ignition wire.
IGNITION WIRE
Connect the ohmmeter probes and measure resis-
tance.
lgnition Wire Resistance:
25 kO max. at 68'F 120'Cl
IGNITION WIRE
4. lf the resistance exceeds 25 kO, replace the ignition
wire.
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Charging System
Component Location Index
ALTERNATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT(ln the gauge assembly)Test, page 4-24
BATTERYTest,
Troubleshooting, page 4-24Replacement, page 4-30Overhaul, page 4-31Rectifjer Test, page 4,32
ALTERNATOR BELTInspection and Adjustment, page 4 34
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Gharging System
Troubleshooting
lf the charging system light does not come on or does not go off, or the battery is dead or low, test the following items inthe order listed below:
1. Battery (see section 23)
2. Charging system light
3. Voltage
4. Alternator control system (U.S.A. model)
5. Alternator/regulator
Charging System Light Test
ALTERNATOR 4P CONNECTOR{U.S,A. modell
(BLK/YEL)
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Wire sade offemale terminals
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ALTERNATOR 3P CONNECTORlCaneda model'
Iemale terminals
[ ]: Canada model
Chsrging Systom Light Check:Turn the ignition switch ON {ll),and make sure the charging system light comes on.
Check for a blown No. 15 17.5 Alfuse and a blown charging sys-tem light bulb. lf the tusa .ndbulb are OK, repair th€ open inth€ WHT/BLU wire.
Does the charging systemlight come on?
Charging System Light Check{com'd}:Start the engine.
Does the charging systemlight go offfPerform the Alte.nator/RegulatorTest lsee page +281.
Voltage Check:Measure the voltage at the No. IlNo. 2iterminal of the 4P [3Plcon-nector with the ignition switch ON{ ).
Ropair the open in the BLK/YELwiae betwoen the altemator andunder-da3h luso/relay box.
ls there battery voltage?
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Does the charging systemlight come on?
Ch6ck the L circuil:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 4P [3P] con-nector from the alternator.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Repair the short to ground in theWHT/BLU wire.
[ ]: Canada model(cont'd)
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Charging System
Troubleshooting (cont'dl
'97 modol: Alternator Control System Test {U.S.A. model)
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation ofthe ELD by checking for a DTC (see section .11).
CAUTION: Be sure to use a voltmeterwith ils positive terminal connected tobattery positive and hs negative termi-nalto the 4P connector terminal No. 2.
BATTERY
Wire side offemale terminals
{WHT/GRNI
ALTERNATORirP CONNECTOR
ALTEFNATOR4P CONNECTOR
Chock for a short in the circuitIALTC line):1. Disconnect the 4P connectorfrom the alternator.2. Start the engine, and turn theheadlights thigh beami ON.3. Me8sure voltage between the4P connector terminal No. 2and the positive terminal ofthe battery.
lstherelVorless?
Check for an open in the wire(ALTC linel:1. Turn the headlight and igni-tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 32P connectorfrom the ECN4/PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe EcM/PcM 32P connectorterminal No.30 and alternator4P connector terminal No. 2-
Repair open in the wi.e betwoenthe atternator and ECM/PCM.ls there continuity?
Check for a shorl in the wiroIALTC line):1. Turn the headlight and ign;,I|on swrtcn UFF2. Disconnect the 32P connectorfrom the EcM/PcM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe ECM/PCN4 32P connectorterminal No. 30 and bodyground.
Subslitute a known-good ECM/PCM, and recheck.It prescribed voha96 b now avail-able, replace the original ECM/PCM.
ls there continuity?
R€prir short in the wire betweenthe altornator and the ECM/PCM.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
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female terminals
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Wire side of I ALTCfemale terminals {WHT/GRNI
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'98 -'9O modols: Alternator Contlol SYstem Te3t (U.S.A' model)
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation of the ELD by checking for a DTC (see section 11)
EATTERY
CAUTION: Be surc to uso a voltmetorwith its oo3itive torminel connccted to
battery po3hivo tnd its negativo teami'
nal to the 4P connector torminal No 2.
ECM,/PCM CONNECTORc {31P)
Wire side olfemale terminals
cIWHT/GRN)
Wire side oltemale terminals
ALTERNATOR4P CONNECTOR
ALTC
IWHT/GBNI
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31P}
(cont'd)
Chock tor . short in tha circuit
IALTC lino):1. Disconnoct the 4P connectorIrom the alternator.2. Start the engine, and turn the
headlights (high beam) ON.
3. Measure voltage between the4P connector terminal No. 2
and the positive terminal oIthe battsry.
lsthere 1V or less?
Check for an opon in the wire
IALTC line):1. Turn the headlight and igni-
tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 31P connectorfrom the ECM/PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenth6 ECM/PCM 31P connectorterminal No. 2 and alternator4P connector terminal No. 2.
Ropair open in the wiro betweenthe ahornrtor and ECM/PCM.
Chack lor a rhort in tho wire
{ALTC lincl:'!. Turn the headlight and igni'tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 31P connectorIrom the ECM/PCM.3. Ch6ck for continuity betweenthe ECM/PCM 31P connectorterminal No. 2 and bodyground.
Substituto . known-good ECM/
PCM, .nd rochock.lf prdcdb€d voltage b now av.il-able, repl.ce the original ECM/
rcM.
Rcpair rhort in thc wire b.twconth. ahGrn.tol.nd the EcM/PcM.
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Gharging System
Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Alternator/Regulator Test
NOTE: Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged (see section 23).
FIELDSELECTOR
TESTswtTcH
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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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Charging System
Alternator Replacement
't.Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, thenthe positive terminal.
Disconnect the 4P (or 3P) connector and WHT wirefrom the alternator.
WHT WIRE
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Remove the adjusting bolt and mounting nut, thenremove the alternator belt.
Pull out the through bolt, then remove the alternator.
THROUGH BOLT
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MOUNTING NUT10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m 14.5 kgf.m.33 tbtfttt
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LOCKNUT8 x 1 .25 mm24 N.m (2.4 kgt m, 17 lbl.ft,
Install the alternator in reverse order of removal.
Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation(see page 4-34).
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Charging System
IRectifier Test
NOTE: The diodes are designed to allow current to pass
in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direc
tion. Since the alternator rectifier is made up of eight
diodes (four pairs), each diode must be tested for continuity in both directions with an ohmmeter that has diode
checking capability; a total of 16 checks.
'l. Check for continuity in each direction between- the B and P terminals.- E (ground) and P terminals.
All diodes should have continuity in only one direc-
tion.
2. lf any of the diodes fails, replace the rectifier assem-
bly. (Diodes are not available separatelv.)
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Alternator Brush Inspection
2.
Remove the end cover, then take out the brush holder
by removing its two screws.
Measure the length of the brushes with a vernier
calrper.
Alternator Brush Length:
Standard (Newl:10.5 mm 10.41 inl
Service Limit: 1.5 mm {0.06 in)
lf the brushes are less than the service limit, replace
the alternator brush assemblv.
VERNIER CALIPER
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