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

Fuel Supply System
PGM-FI Main Relay (cont'dl
Troubleshooting
lc(}21PGM.FI MAIN RELAY 7P CONNECTOR
GND
trTr]--Flq
FI,Til'I A
Y
Wire side ot female terminals
- Engine will not start.- InsDection ol PGM-FI mainrelay and relay harness,
Check fo. an open in the wireIGND linol:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PGM Fl mainrelay 7P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe PGM'FI main relay 7P con-nector terminal No. 3 and bodyground.
Repair opcn in th€ wire betweenthe PGM-FI main relav and G101.
Check tor an open or short in thewiro (BAT line):Measure voltage between thePGM'FI main relay 7P connectorterminal No. 7 and body ground.- Repai. open or short in lhewir6 belween the PGM-FImain relay and the Fl E/M (15Al fu3e.- Replace th6 FIE/M (15 Altus6in th€ under-hood fuse/.6lay
ls there baftery voltage?
Check lor an open or short in thewire (lGl line):L Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Measure the voltage betweenthe PGM-FI main relay 7P connectorterminal No. 5 and bodyground.- Repair open or shorl in thewire between the FGM-FI mainrelay and the No. 13 FUELPUMP 115 A) tuse.- Replaco the No. 13 RJEL PUMP115 A) luse in the und6.-d$hfuso/ relav box.Check for an open or short in thewire {STS line):1. Turn the ignition switch to theSTART (lll) position.NOTE:. M/T: Clutch pedal must bedepressed.. A/T: Transmission in E orElposition.2. Measure the voltage betweenthe PGM-Fl main retay 7Pconnector terminal No. 2 andbody ground.- Repair open or short in thewire betwe€n the PIGM-FI m.inrclay and th€ No. 31 STARTERSlGllAL 17.5 A) tuse.- Repl.ce the No. 31 STARTERSIGNAL 17.5 Al tuse in theunder-dash tuse/relay box.('97 model: To page 11-189)('98 00models:To page 1l 190)
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Emission Control System
Three Way Catalytic Converter {TWCI (cont'd}
1P0420 Thescantool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0420: Catalyst system efficiency belowthreshold.
DescriDtion
This system evaluates the catalyst's capacity by means of the HO2S (Primary and Secondary) output during stable driving
conditions. lf deterioration has been detected during three consecutive driving cycles, the MIL comes on and DTC P0420 will
be stored.
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as DTC P0420, troubleshoot those DTCS first. then
troubleshoot DTC P0420.
P0137, P0138: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
P0141: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Heater
Possible Cause
. IWC Deterioration
. Exhaust system leakage
Troubleshooting Flowchart
- The MIL has been reDoried on.- DTC P0420 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Procedure,2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutrali untilthe radiator fan comes on.3. Connect the SCS service connector.4. Test-drive 40 - 55 mph (64 - 88km/h) for approx. lwo minutes.Then decelerate for at least 3seconds with the throftle completely closed. Then reducethe vehicle speed to 35 mph
156 km/h), and try to hold ituntil the readiness code
Intermittent tailure. system is OKat this time.ls DTC P0420 indicated?
Check the TWC (see section 9).lI nocessary, replace the TwC.
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'97 model:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0441: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control system
insufficient purge flow.
Description
By monitoring the purge line vacuum with the MAP sensor, the PCM can detect insufficient EVAP control system purge
flow.
Possiblo Cause
. EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve
. EVAP Purge Control Solenoid Valve Circuit
. EVAP Control Canister
. Vacuum Lines
. PCM
Troubleshooting Flowchart
EVAP PURGE CONTROL
SO1TNOID VALVE 2P
CoNNECTOR (C108)
(v)
YL
Wire side of female
termrnals
(cont'd)
11-205
Th€ MIL has b€en reooited on.DTC P0441 is .tored.
Problem verificationl1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neut.al) untilthe radiator fan comes on.2. Do the PCM Reset Procedure.3. Connect the SCS service con-nector,4. Test drive under following con'ditions on the road.- without any electrical load- Transmission in @ or @position- Engine speed between1 ,2OO - 2,4OO rpfi.- Decelerate from 50 mph (80
km/h)to 15 mph (24 km/h)Intermittent trilure, sydern is OKat this time. Check for Door con-nections or loose wir€3 at C108
IEVAP purge control solonoidvalvol .nd at the PCM.
ls DTC P0441 indicated?
Check tor an open in the wire (lcl
linel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the EVAP purge
control solenoid valve 2P con-nector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure voltage between bodyground and the EVAP purge
control solenoid valve 2P con-nector terminal No. '1,
R€pafu open in thc wir6 b€tw€enthG EVAP purge control solenoidvalve and the No. 15 ALTEBNA-TOR SP SENSOR (7.5 A)fuse.
ls there batlery voltage?
(To page 11'206)
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'98 - 00 models:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (DTC) P1456: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control system leak
detected {fuel tank system).
Troubleshooting Flowchart
- The MIL has been reported on.- DTC P1456 is stored.
Check the fuel fill cap:Check the fuel fill cap (the caP
must be a gray OEM cap and be
tightened at least three "clicks" toproperly seal the system)-
ls the proper fuel fill cap installed
and properly tightened?Replace or tighton the cap.
Check the lueltill cap seal:
Check the fuel fill cap seal.
Replace the luelfiller pipe.ls the tuel filler pipe damaged?
Fuel till caD is OK. Do the luel
tank pressure Sensor test (see
page 11-2111. (EVAP Purge con-
trol solenoid valve t€sl (see Page11-2151.1r':'99 - 00 models
(cont'd)
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Emission Control System
Evaporative Emission (EVAPI Controls (cont,dl
1T1456I (conro)
€VAPBYPASSSoLENOtOVALVEECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P)
Wire side of female terminals
VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE.0 -30 in.HgA373X -
041 -
xxxxx
EVAP BYPASS SOLENOIDVALVE 2P CONNECTOR lcorlTl
2WBS(BLU}
II
Wire side offemaletermrnats
tGlIBLK/WHT}
EVAP bypa3s solenoid valve test.(The continuation ot DTC P1456troubleshooting.l
Check the EVAP bypass sotenoid
1. Disconnect the vacuum hosefrom the EVAP two way valve,and connect a vscuum pumpto the hose,2. Connect the ECM/PCM con-nector terminal 43 to the bodyground with a jurnper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON 0t).4. Apply vacuum to the hose.
EVAP bypass solenoid valve/EVAP two way valve is OK. Doth6 EVAP control crnister ventshut vafve le3t lso€ page 11-2'111.
Does the valve hold vacuurn?
Check for an op€n in the wir€(2WBS line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the EVAP bypasssolenoid valve 2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe EVAP bypass so teno idvalve 2P connector terminalNo. 2 and body ground.
Repair open in the wire betweenthe EVAP bypass solenoid valv.and ECM/PCM lA3).
Chack tor an op6n in the wirellcl line):1. Turn the ignition switch ON l).2. Measure voltage between theEVAP bypass solenoid valve2P connector terminal No. land body ground.
Replace the EVAP byps.,s solonoidvatus and O-ring3.
Ropair o,pen in the wire botwoenth6 EVAP bypa$ sotenoid vatvoand No. 15 ALTERNATOR SpSENSOR (7.5 Altuso.
2WBS (BLU}
/3
7,x
4l6o/to -/
,/ 16 1718't920 211/z3
26 272A29solT32
JUMPER WIRE
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EVAP control canister vent shut
valve l€st,lThe conlinualion ot DTC P1456
troubleshooting.)
Check the EVAP control cankter
vent 3hut valve:1. Disconnect the vacuum hose
from the EVAPthree way valve,
and connect a vacuum PUmPto the hose.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Apply vacuum to the hose
EVAP control crnisier vent lhul
valve is OK. Do the v.cuum
hoses and connections te3l lseepage 11-218).
Does the valve hold vacuum?
Chock the EVAP control canbtel
vent shul valvo:1. Turn the ignition sw;tch OFF.
2. Disconnect the EVAP controlcanister vent shut valve 2P
connector.3. Check for continuity betlveen
the EVAP control canister vent
shut valve 2P connector termi-nal No. 1 snd body ground.
Roplac€ the EVAP contlol canbt€]venl shut valve and O-ring.
Chock lor a short in the wire(VSV lino)r1. Disco n nect the EcM/PCN4connoctor A (32P).
2. Check for continuity betweenthe EVAP control canister vent
shut valve 2P connector termi-
nal No. 1 and body ground.
Reorir 3hort in tho wiro bgtweonthe EC1I/I/PCM lAal .nd the EVAP
codrol canbtor vent shut valv6.
Substitute a known.good ECM/
PCM and recheck. lf symptom/indicrtion goes awaY, replace
the original ECM/PCM.
VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE,0 - 30 in.Hg
A973X - 041 -
XXXXX
EVAPTHREE
VALVEEVAPCONTROLCANISTER
EVAP CONTROLCANISTER VENT SHUTVALVE 2P CONNECTOR IC361)
r+l1t2l
f1 VSV
(o) tLT cnrulwxrt
1
Wire side of female terminals
EVAPCONTROLCANISTERVENTSHUTVALVE
O.RINGReplace.
ILT GRN/WHT)
(cont'd)
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EVAP bypass solenoid valv€ test.
{The continuation of DTC P1457
troubleshooting.l
Check the EVAP bypass 3olenoid
1. Disconnect the vacuLlm hose
from the EVAP two way valve,
and conned a vacuum PUmPto the hose.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Apply vacuum to the hose
EVAP bvpas3 30lsnoid vrlvo/
EVAP two way v.lve is OK. Do
the EVAP control canisler vent
3hut v.lve te3l (see Psge11'2221.
Does the valve hold vacuum?
Ch6ck the EVAP byp.ss solenoid
'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconnect the EVAP bypass
solenoid valve 2P connector.
3. Check {or continuity between
the EVAP bypass soleno id
valve 2P connector termlnal
No. 2 and body ground
ReDlace the EVAP bypass 3olenoid
valve and O-rings.
Check for a short in lhe wire
{2WBS linel:1. Disconnect ECM/PCM connec
tor A (32P).
2. Check lor continuity betlveenthe EVAP bypass soleno id
valve 2P connector termrnalNo. 2 and body ground.
Rcpsir short in th. wire bgtwoen
the EcM/PCtrl lA3l lnd the EVAP
bypa$ solenoid valvo.ls there continuitY?
Sub3tiiute . known'good ECM/
PCM End recheck. lI sYmptom/
indication goe3 away, tePlace
the original ECM/PCM.
EVAPBYPASSFUELTANKPRESSUBE SENSORSOLENOIDVALVEEVAP TWO WAY
VALVE
VACUUMPUMP/GAUGE,0-30 in.HgA973X -
041 -
xxxxx
EVAP AYPASS SOLENOID
VALVE 2P CONNECTOR (C647}
q
@)
T
t.'-+lt1t?l
| 2wBs
(d1 terul
Y-L
Wire side offemaleterminals
2WBS(BLU}
(cont'd)
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Automatic Transmission
Special Tools . 14'2OescriptionGeneral Operation . .... 14 3Power Flow . . .. '14_6
Electronic Control System .. .. . . .. .14_15Hydraulic Control .. 14 24Hydraulic Flow....-....... .. . .... .. .. . 14_29Lock'up Syslem .. .'t4'39Electrical SystemComponenl Locdlrons 14 45
PCM Circuil Dragram (A/T Control Svstem)'97 Model ....................... . . .. - . ... .14-46'98Model ................. . ... .. .. .1450'99 00Models.... . .... . . . 1452
PCM Terminal Voltage/Measuring ConditionsA"/T Control System-'97Model ...... ..14'48A,/T Control System -'98 00 Models . . .. . . 14 54
Troubleshooting Procedures .. ..... ... - 14_56Svmotom to comoonent CharlEiectr,cal Syslem -'97 Model . . 14 60Electrical System -'98 - OO Models . .. . . 14_62Electrical Troubleshooting ('97 Model)Troubleshooting Flowaharts .... ..... . .. . . 14_64
Electrical Troubleshooting ('98 - 00 Models)Troubleshootinq Flowclt"n" .... . ....- . .14-93ElectricalTroublesliooting('99 00Models)Troubleshootino FlowchartO/D OFF Indicator Light Does Not Come On 14 131
O/D OFF Indicator Liaht On ConstantlY . . . .1!-132O/D OFF Indicator Light Does Not Come OnEven Though O/D Switch ls Pressed . .... - 14_133
Lock up Control Solenoid Valve A,/B AssemblyTest....................-......... . .14-135Replacement . .ll_135Shifr ControlSolenoid Valve Ay'B Assembl,Test .............................. . .. 14-136
Replacement..............- . .14'136Linear Solenoid AssemblYTest.............................................. .. .... . 14_137Replacement .. . 14138Marnshaftlcountershafl Speed SensorsReplacement ...-... 14_138A/T Gear Position SwitchTest ..........................-... . .. 14-139ReplacementA/T Gear Positionlndicator.................. 14-140
Valve Eodynepair ............................... ..... . . .. - . .. ... 14 192
Assembly .................... .. 1{_193
Valve CapsDesciiption....-........................ .. ...... 14194
tnspeition ................... .. 14' 195
N4ain Valve BodyDisassembly/lnspection/Reassemblv - ...... .. 14_196
Secondarv Valve BodYDisassemblv4nspectron/ReassemblY .. . 14 198
Reoulator Valve Bodvbisassembtv,lnspiction/Reassemblv . 14199
Servo EodvDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly ... ....14'200
Lock'uo Valve BodYDis;ssembly/lnspection/Reassembly .... . 14_201
MainshaftDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .. .. .. ..14'202
Inspection ....-.............. ..11_203
Sealing RingsReilaceient ...... ..... . 14'204
CountershaftDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly .. . . . . . 11-205
Disassembly/Reassemb|y . . ........ ...... . .. 14_206Inspedron ................ . .... . 14 207
One wav ClutchDisassembly/lnspection/ReassemblY ... 11_209
Sub-shaftDisassembly/lnspection/Reassembly ... . .. . 14-210
oisassembly/Re6ssembly . . ... .-...... . . ..14-211
Sub-shaft BearingsReplacement .......14'212
Clutchllfustrated Index .......... . . .14-213
Disassembly .... .. .....14-216Reassembfy .... . .. .. . 14'218
Differentialllfustrated Index " 14-222Backlash Inspection . .... . .14'223
Bearing Repiacement .. 11-223
Differe-ntial Carrier Replacement .. .. . . . .. ..11-2?4
OifSeal Replacement. . .. 14'225
Side Clearance lnspection . . - .. ... . - ...... . .. 11'226
Transmission Housing BearingsMainshaJVCountershaft EearingsRepfacement .......14221Sub'siralt Eearing Replacement . . . . . . . . . ..11'224
Toroue Converter Housing BearingsMainshattEearing/OilSe6lReplacement . .. l4229
Countershaft Bea;ing Replacement.. .... .. ..14-230
Input Test - '97 - 98 ModelsInput Test '99 - 00 Models
Symptom to-Component ChartHydraulic System ...............
Checking
Removal ...,lllustrated Index (4WD)
Interlock SystemInterlock ControlUnit lnputTest. -..... -.. .... . - 14 144* Key Interlock Solenoid Test .- .. . . . - . . . ..... 14_146* Shift Lock Solenoid Test ..............-.-. . .. . ... .... 14 147*Shift LockSolenoidReplacement...... .. . .. .. 14 148* park pin Switch Test ......... 14 119' Park Pin Switch Replacement- '97 - 98 Models ....... 14-150* Park Pin Swirch/Over Drive (O/Di SwitchReplacemenl '99-00Models . .. 14_151over-Drive (O/D) Switch {'99 00 [4odels]Test........_..................... .......14-152Hydr.ulic System
..............._............... t4 142.................................. 14-143
Control Lever AssemblyR6placement ......,.,Reverse ldler Gear
lllustrated lndex
.......... 14-230
14 231
11-231
1nsta1|ation ..................Park StopInspeclion/AdjustmenlTransfer AssemblY.......14.232
RoadTest.............-.... ........ .StallSpeedTest ....._........................ ....... 14-159Fluid Level......_................... 14'160
Disessembly .................... 14-235Transfer Drive Gear BearingReplacementTrans{er Driven Gesf Shaft BearingReplacementTransfer Housing Roller BearingReplacementTransfer Cov€r A Bearing Outer RaceReplacementTransfer Housing Bearing Outer RaceReplacement ......-..,,,,,.....ReassemblvTransmassaonBeassembly ... -.. .... .14 250
Torque Converier/Drive Plate . .-. .... .. . ... .....14_258
Transmissionlnstatlation .................. ....... 14'259
Cooler Flushing . . ......11-261ATF Cooler HosesConnection.................. ....... 14-266I Shift LeverRemoval/lnstallation . .. 14'261
Disassemblv/Reassemblv - '97 - 98 Models . . 14_264
Disassembli/Reassemblv -'99 - 00 Models . 14-269
Over'Orive (O/D) Switch WireClearanceAdjustment. - ... . . . .. .. . 14'270
Detent Spring Replscement . . -.. ... .14'271*Shift CableAdiustment ....... 14'272
Repfacement.............. . 11'273
14 15711-237
11-237
14-238
$-234
11-23914-240
Transmigrion
Inspeclron ....., ...........Transfer AssemblyRemova1,.,,,..............,lnstallalion ........... .. ...Transmission
14 164
14-16514,167
14-169
End Cover/Transmissio . 14'174Transmission Housing .... ... .. . . .... .. 14-176Torque Converter Housingly'alve Body.. - ... -. 14 178
lllustrated lndex (2WD)End Cover/Transmissio ....... 14 180Transmission Housing . . ... . .. .... ... 14'182Torque Convener Housing/r'alve Body ......- 14-184
End CovefRemovat ...................... ....... 14'186Transmission HousingRemoval ...................... .. 14_188Torque Convener HousingA/alve BodYRemovat ................-..... .-..... 14-190
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Troubleshooting Procedures
Checking ths Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
with an O8D ll Scan tool or Honda PGM Tsster
When the PCM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the El ('97 - 98) or E ('99 - O0) indicator light in thegauge ass€mbly will blink. When the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) {located under the dash on the passenger's side) is
connected to the OBD ll Scan Tool or Honda PGM Tester as shown, the scan tool or tester will indicate the Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) when the ignition switch is turned ON(ll).
HONDA PGM TESTER olOBD II SCAN TOOL
lf the E or E indicator light or the MIL has been reported on, or if a driveability problem is suspected, follow this proce-
dure:
1. Connect the OBD ll Scan Tool (conforming to SAE J1978) or Honda PGM Tester to the 16P DLC. (See the OBD ll ScanTool or Honda PGM Tester user's manual for specific instructions. lf you are using the Honda PGM Tester, make sureit is set to the SAE DTC Wpe).2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and observe the DTC on the screen
3. Record allfuel and emission DTCS, A,,/T DTCS, and freeze data.
4. lf there is a fuel and emissions DTC, first check the fuel and emissions system as indicated by the DTC (except for DTCP0700). DTC P0700 means there is one or more Ay'T DTC, and no Droblems were detected in the fuel and emissionscircuit of the PCM.
5. Wire down the radio station presets.
6. Reset the memory with the PGM Tester o. by removing the BACK UP fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box for morethan 10 seconds.
7. Drive the vehicle for several minutes at speeds over 30 mph (50 km/hr), and then recheck for DTCS. lf the A/T DTCreturns, 9o to the Symptom-to Component Chart on pages 14-60 and 14-61 for the '97 models, and pages 14-62 and14-63 for '98 - 00 models. lf the OTC does not return, there was an intermittent problem within the circuit. Make sureall pins and terminals in the circuit are tight, and then go to step 8.8. Reset the radio Dreset stations, and set the clock.
DATA LINK CONNECTOR {16PI
[ -=.r,
ili,i /i,
v,., i
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Troubleshooting Procedures
(cont'dl
L Remove the kick panel on the passenger's side (see section 2O),
2. Remove the PCM, and turn it over.
Inspect the circuit on the PCM according to the troubleshooting flowchart with the special tools and a digital multime-ter.
How to Use the Backplobe Set
Connect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to ainsulation as a guide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slide the tipwire side until it comes in contact with the terminal end of the wire.
multimeter. Using the wire
into the connector from the
BACKPROBE
EACKPROBE SET07sAz - 001000a{two required)
DIGITAL MULTIMETER(Commercially .v.ilablelKS-AHM-32-003ot oquivalont
KICK PANEL
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