Lower control HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Owner's Guide

Body Electrical
Speciaf Toofs ,...,..,.............-.23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ......,.,..........,.................. 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting ........,.,.,...,,.,......... 23-5
Wire Color Codes ...,....,.. 23-5
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ..,.,......,......................... 23-6
Dashboard ,.,.,..............-.- 23-7
Door ....................... .........23-10
Index to Cilcuits and Sysiems
Accessory Socket .. ,....,.,..,.,. 23-95*Airbags ................ .,....,. Sestion 24
Air Conditioning ,.,.,.... Section 22
Alternator ................... Section 4
Anti-lock Brake System {ABSI ................... Section 19'A/T Gear Position Indicator ....................... Section 1,1
Automatic Transmission System ...........,.. Section 14
Battery ................... ..............23-50
Blower Controls .,...,.,, Section 22
Charging System ....... Seqtion il
Clock -'98 Model ................ 23-98
Connector ldentification and Wire HarnessRouting .................. ......... 23.11
Cruise Control ............ Ssction 4
Dash Lights Brightness Contlo||er ..................... 23-90
Fan Conlrols ...,......,.... Section 10
Fuel Pump ,..,.,...,....,.... Section 11
Fuses...................... .,,.,.,.,.,,.,23-40*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ......-....-..23-58
Fuel Gauge .....,.,..... Section 11
Speedometer ..,..........,... 23-56
Ground Distribution ,....,.,...23-46
Hatch Glsss ODenor .........................,.,.,.,.,..,.,.,.,,. 23-121
Heater Controls .-........ Soction 21*Horns.,...,..,.,.,....... ................23"104*fgnition Switch ,,.,.,..,.,.,,.,.,.,23-51
lgnition Key Light System -'97 Mod6l .............. 23.88
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BODY
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Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment
ELECTRICAL LOAD DETECTOR IELDIUNITUNDER.HOODFUSE/RELAYBOX
BLOWERMOTORRELAY
A/C COMPRESSORCLUTCH RELAY
RADIATORFAN EELAY
UNDER.HOODABS FUSE/RELAYBOX
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Dashboard Wire Harness
Connector ol
Terminal
Numb€r of
CavitiesLocationConngcts toNotes
c501
c501
c502
c503
c504
c505
c506
c507
c508
c509
c510
c511
c512
c514
c518
c519
c520
c521
c524
10
1
20
14
16
6
20
13
5
t6
14
10
to
20
16
2
24
2
1
5
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fusehelay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind dashboard lower panel
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Left side of steering wheel
Left side of steering wheel
Under left side of dash
Behind gauges
Behind gauges
Behind gauges
Behind gauges
Behind gauges
Right side of gauges
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind gauges
Upper middle of dash
Main wire harness (C416)
Main wire harness (C416)
Under-dash fuse/relay box 1C912)
Main wire harness (C415)
Hatch glass opener switch
Left side wire harness (C556)
Left side wire harness (C556)
Dash lights brightness cont.oller
Cruise main switch
Junction connector
Gauge assembly
Gauge assembly
Gauge assembly
Gauge assembly
Gauge assembly
Hazard warning switch
Audio unit
Heater control panel
Heater control panel
Data link connector
Service check connector
Front accessory socket connector
Ashtray light
Heater sub-harness (C733)
Heater sub-harness {C740}
Heater sub-harness (C740)
Gauge assembly
Clock
'97 - 98
models'99 - 00
models
Mir
A/r
'97 model'98 - 00
mooets
'98 - 00
models
G501Behind middle of dashBody ground, via dashboard wire har-
ness
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Hoat6r Sub-harness
Connector or
Tgrminal
Numbsr ot
CavitiesLocalionConnects toNotes
c73']
c731
c732
c733
c734
c735
c736
c737
c738
c739
c7 40
c7 40
5
7
7
24
1
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Main wire harness {C436)
Main wire harness (C436)
Mode control motor
Dashboard wire harness (C522)
Air mix control motor
Evaporator temperature sensor
Blower motor high relay
Blower motor
Power transistor
Recirculation control motor
Dashboard wire harness (C523)
Dashboard wire harness (C523)
'97 model'98 - 00
modsls
'97 model'98 - 00
mooels
Combination Switch Sub-harness
Conneqtor ol
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnests toNotos
c751
c753
c754
c755
c756
c757
c758
c760
c760
6
7
12
10
2
7
6
8
5
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C914)
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C915)
Main wire harness (C413)
Main wire harness (C413)
Shift lock solenoid
Parking pin switch
Combination light switch
Combination light switch
Wiper/washer switch
Wiper/washer switch
Main wire harness (C442)
Main wire harness (C442)
'97 - 98
mod6ls'99 - 00
models
'97 - 98
models'99 - 00
models
23-36
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Power Distribution
Fuse-to-Gomponent(sl Index (numerical sequence)
Under-hood Fuse/Rolay Box:
41
43
44
46
47
48
49
50
52
Capacity
'100 A
40A
7.5 A
15 A
40A
7.5 A
30A
204
204
15 A
10A
40A
40A
204
20A
Capacity
40A
204
7.5 A
wiro ColorFuseCircuit(s) Prot€cted
A
lgnition switch (BAT)
lntegrated control unit
Ceiling lights
Spotlights
PGM-Fl main relay
Not used
No. 7, 8, 10, 11 fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
Audio unit
Clock {'98 - 00 models)
Data link connector ('98 - 00 models)
ECM (VBU) {'98 - 00 models: M/T)
Heater control panel
PCM (VBU) (A./T)
Combination light switch (via under-dash fuse/relay box)
No. 20, 33 fuse in the under-dash fuss/relay box
Not used
Rear window defogger (via relay)
Door lock control unit
Hatch glass opener solenoid
Keyless door lock control unit ('98 - 00 models)
Horn relay
Horns (via relay)
via brake switch:
ABS control unit
Brake lights
Cruise control unit
ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T)
High mount brake iight
PCM (4./T)
Trailer lighting connector
Turn signal/hazard relay (via switch)
Option connector (+B)
No. 6 fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
Blower motor (via relay)
Condenser fan motor (via relay)
Ay'C compressor clutch (via relay)
Radiator fan motor (via relay)
Wire Color Circuitls) Protoct
53
54
50
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLU
WHT/BLU
WHT
WHT/GRN
WHT/GRN
WHT/GRN
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
BLU/WHT
WHT
RED
BLK/RED
Under-hood ABS Fuss/nehy Box:
Fusg
61WHT
WHT/GRN
BRN/YEL
ABS pump motor {via relay}
ABS control unit
ABS control unit
{cont'd)
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Power Distribution
Fuse
1
3
5
6
7
I
9
10
11
12
13
14
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RED/B LU
RED/GRN
WHT/BLK
RED/VVHT
YEUBLK
RED
GRN/BLK
BLU/BLK
YEVBLK
YEUGRN
RED
BLK/YE L
BLK/VVHT
17
7.5 A
7.5 A
BLVBLU
BLKA/EL
18
19
20
22
7.54
7.54
l0 A
10 A
YEUBLK
YEVRED
BLKAr'YHT
RED /VHT
RED/YE L
Fuse-to-Component(sl Index (numerical sequencel (cont'dl
Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box:
Capacity
10 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
20A
204
15A
204
204
7.5 A'15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Wire ColorCircuit{s) Protected
Not used
Not used
Rear window washer motor (via switch)
Rear window wiper control unit ('97 model)
Rear window wiper motor
Daytime running rights resister {Canada)
Right headlight {High beam}
Daytime running rights resister (Canada)
High beam indjcator light
Left headlight (High beam)
Rear accessory socket (via relay)
Left rear power window motor (via switch)
Right rear power window motor (via switch)
Distributor (ignition control module)
Front passenger's power window motor (via switch)
Driver's power window motor {via switch)
Power window master switch (power window control unit)
Turn signal/hazard relay (via switch)
PGM-FI main relay
SRS unit (VA)
Cruise control unit (via switch)
Cruise main switch indicator light
Alternator
Charging system light
ELD unit (USA)
EVAP bypass solenoid valve ('98 - 00 models)
EVAP control canister vent shut valve ('98 - 00 models)
EVAP purge control solenoid valve
Primary HO2S
Secondary H02S
VSS
ABS control unit
Option connector (lG2)
Ay'C compressor clutch relay
Blower motor high relay
Blower motor relay
Condenser fan relay
Heater control panel
Left power mirror actuators (via switch)
Mode control motor
Radiator fan relay
Recirculation control motor
Right power mirror actuators (via switch)
Daytime running lights control unit (Canada)
Back-up lights
Reverse relay (A"/T)
Daytime running lights control unit (Canada)
Right headlight (Low beam)
Left headlight (Low beam)
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BLKG401
GroundWir€ ColorComponent or Circuits Grounded
ABS indicator circuit
ABS control unit
Ashtray light
A/T gear position indicator dimming circuit
Brake fluid level switch
Clock ('98 - 00 models)
Clutch inrerlock switch (M/T)
Clutch switch (Mff)
Cruise main switch
Cruise indicator circuit
Cruise control unit
Dash lights brightness controller
Data iink connector
Daytime running rights control unit (Canada)
Front accessary socket
Gauge and indicators
Heater control panel
lgnition key light control unit ('97 model)
lgnition key switch
Integrated control unit
Interlock control unit (Ay'T)
Parking pin switch {A,/T)
Power window relay
Rear accessary socket relay
Bear window defogger relay
Rear window wiper control unit ('97 model)
Service check connector
Spotlights
SRS indicator circuit
Turn signal/hazard relay
Windshield wiper motor
Windshield wiper/washer switch- plus everything grounded through G402
ABS control unit
Blower motor relay
Blower motor high relay
ELD unit (USA)
Power transistor- plus everything grounded through G401
BLKG402
{cont'd)
23-47
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Integrated Gontrol Unit
Input Test -'97 Model
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24) before performing repairs or service.
'1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 'l0P connector from the inteorated control unit.
3. Remove the integrated control unit from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
.lftheterminalslookOK,makethefollowinginputtestsattheconnectorandthefuse\
/relayboxsocket.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
INTEGRATEO CONTROL UNIT
rOP CONNECTOR
female terminals
23-68
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Input Test -'98 - 00 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
L Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 'l5P connector from the inteqrated control unit.
3. Remove the integrated control unit from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded. repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
.lftheterminalslookOK,makethefollowinginputtestsattheconnectorandthefuse\
/relayboxsocket.
lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT
15P CONNECTOR
A8<------A14
YEL/BLU LT GRN WHT/BLK
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Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test (Canadal
1.Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolstet (see section 20).
Disconnect the connectors from the daytime run-
ning lights control unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
lf the terminals look OK, make the tollowing
inout tests at the connector'
- lf anv test indicates a problem, find and correct
the cause, then recheck the system.
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unrt
IPCONNECTOR
must be faulty; replace it.
T€st condition
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
CONTBOL UNIT
Tost: Desired result
8P CONNECTOR
YEL/BLK
GRN/RED
Possible cause ii r$uh is not obtained
BLK/WHT
Cavity
RED/GRN
B1BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
A2BLK,4iVHT
Under all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 20 (7.5 A) luse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
82YEUBLK
lgnition switch oN (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 18 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash tuse/relay box
Faulty ignition switch
An open in the wire
A4RED
Combination light
switch in " =D " Posi-
uon
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.,tg (30 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
A1WHT/RED
Combination light
switch OFF; connect a
jumper wire between
the 82 and 41 termi-
nals, then turn the igni-
tion switch ON (ll)
Headlights (high beam) should
come on, (and high beam
indicator should come on).
Poor ground (G201. G202, G401,
G402)
Blown headlight bulbs
Faulty daytime running lights
resrslor
An open in the wire
R'IGRN/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll),
brake fluid reservoir
full. and parking brake
lever down
Connect to ground: The brake
system light should come on.
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relaY box
Blown brake system light
An open in the wire
B68EDlGRNParking brake lever upCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity
. Faulty parking brake switch
. An open in the wire
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