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

Under-hood Emissions Control Label
Emission Group ldentification
(1997 modell
Example:
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM
LOADED IM TEST]NG OF PERMANENT fOUB WHEEL OSVE OR TRACT ON CONTROL'EOLJIPPEDVEHTCLES MUST BE CONDUCTED ON A IOUR WHEEL DR VE SPEEO SYNCHRON ZED
ANON LOADEDTESTPBO(EOUBEMUSIBEPERFORMEO
50ST (50 Statesl:
THIS VEHICLE CONFOBMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO 1997
MODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.
49ST {49 Statos/Federall:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO 1997 IVIODEL YEAR NEW LIGHT DUTY
TRUCKS.
CAL (Calitornial:
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE OF
CALIFORN IA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO '1997
MODEL YEAR NEW TLEV LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
PROVIDED THAT THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY INTRODUCED
INTO COMMERCE FOR SALE IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA.
Ii/PORTANT VEHICLE INFORIMATIONENGINE FAMILY VHN2 OIJCrcKDISPIACEMENT'2 OLITEREVAPORAT VE f AM]LY VNNl0778YMBP
CATALYSTREfERTOSEBVICEMANUALfORAODITIONAL NFORMATON.TUNT I-]P CONDITIONSENGINE AT NORI\,!AL OPERATNG TEMPERATURE,ALLACCESSOR ES TL]RNED OFF COOLING FAN OIFTRANSM1SSION NNEUTRALNO OTHEB ADJUSTMENIS NEEDED
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TNIS VENICLE CONFORMS TO U.S EPA REGUI.ATIONSAPPI CASLE TO I99] MODET YEAR N€W L GNI DUTY TRACKS
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Engine Family: vHN2.o l JGKE
Engine and Evaporative Families
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Model Year I Iv:1s97 | LManufaqturer iHN: Honda I
Displacement
Class
1: Light Duty Vehicle
Fuol Systom ,nd Numb€r of valves
J: Electronic Sequential Multiport
Injection (three or more valves per
cylinder)
Fuel Type
G: Gasoline
Standard
F: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
K: 49 or 50 States Tier 1
1: California Tier 1
2: California TLEV
3: California LEV
4: California ULEV
"r0", "*,
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V: 1997
Manufacturer
HN: Honda
Catalyst
E, F, G, H: Three Way Catalyst
OBD
K - T: OBD Equipped
Evaporative Family:
Storago System
1: Canister
Canistor Working Capacity (gramsl
Canister Conf igulation
A: Plastic Housing (Closed Bottom)
B: Plastic Housing (OPen Bottom)
Fusl System
Y: Fuel Injection
FuelTank
M: Metal
Standard
A: Current Evap
B: Enhanced Evap
Wild C.rd
VHNlOTTBYMBP
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METRICITEMENGLISHNOTES
AIR CONDITIONINGCooling capacity3,520 Kcal/h j 14,000 BTU/h
Compressor Type/manutacturerNo. of cylinderCaPacityMax. speedLubricant capacityLubricant type
Scroll/KElHlN
85.7 mf/rev | 5.23 cu'in/rev10,000 rpm130mf 1 algIlozsP-10
Condenser TypeCorrugated fin
Evaporator TypeCorrugated fin
Blower TypeMotor inputSpeed controlMax. capacity
Sirocco fan200 w 112 v4-Speeo440 m3/h 15,500 cu fvh
Temperature control
Compressor clutch TypePower consumptionDry, single plate, poly-V-belt drive40 W max./12 VAt 68'F (20 C)
Befrigerant TypeOuantity
HFC-134a 1R-134a)zoo o' g 24j an oz
STEERING SYSTEMTypeOverall ratioTurns, lock to lockSteering wheel diameter
Power assisted, rack and pinion
SUSPENSIONType Front
Bear
Shock absorber Front and Rear
Independent double wishbone, coil springwith stabilizerIndependent double wishbone, coil springwith stabilizerTelescopic, hydraulic nitrogen gas tilled
WHEEL ALIGNMENTCamber
CasterTotaltoe
FronthearFrontFrontRear0inln 1/16 in0mmln2mm
0'- r"00'2.10'
BRAKE SYSTEMTvpe
Pad surface areaLining surface areaParking brake
Front
RearFrontRearTvpe
Power-assisted selt-ad,ustingventilated discPower assisted self-adiusting drum49 cm, x 2 7.6 sq-in x 273 cm, x2 11.3 sq-in x 2Mechanical actuating, rear two wheel brakes
Drum brake
TIRESize and pressureSee tire inlormation label.
ELECTRICALBafteryStarterAlternator
In under-dash fuse/relay boxIn under hood fuse/relay box
In underhood ABS fuse/relay boxHeadlightsFront turn signal lights
Front parking lightsFront side marker lightsRear side marker lightsRear turn signal lightsErake/parking lightsBack-up lightsCeiling lights {fronvrear)License plate lightSpotlightsHigh mount brake lightlgnition key lightAshtray lightGauge lightsIndicator lightslllLrmination and pilot IightsHeater illumination lights
12 V, 36 AH/s HR12V 1.0, 1.1 kW12V 100A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A'100 A7.5 4,20 A. 40 A12V 60/55 W12 V- 21 W ('97 model),12 V - 27 W ('98-00 models)12V 5 W {'97 model),3 CP ('98 - 00 models)12V-8W12 V,3 CP12V-21W12 V 2115 W12V 21 CP (18 W)12V-8W12V-8W12V-5W12V -21W
12 V- 1.4 W12V 1.4 W12 V 1.4 W,3 W,3.4 W12V-0.84W, 1.12 W, 1.4 W,3 W, LED12 V - 0.84 W, 1.4 W, LED12 V,1.4 W
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Engine
Engine RemovaUlnstallation ................ 5-1
Cylinder Head/Valve Train ................... 6-1
Engine Bfock .......... ...........7-1
Engine Lubrication ...........8-1
Intake Manifold/Exhaust System ........ 9-1
Cooling ......... 10-1
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Engine Removal/lnstallo cton
Installation (cont'd)
8. Tighten the nut on the right front mount.
AlTi
59 .m 16.0 tgt m, (l lbfftlReplace.
MlTi
12 x'1.25 mm59 N.m 16,0 kgt m, /(} lbt ttlReolace.
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9. Perform the following checks and adjustments:. Check that the spring clip on the ends of the drive-shaft and intermediate shaft clicks into place. Usenew spring clips.. Adjust the shift cable (see section l4).. Adjust the throttle cable (see section 11).. Refill the engine with engine oil (see page g-4).
. Refill the transmission with oil or fluid (see sec-tion 13 or 14).
. Refill the radiator with engine coolant (see page
10_5).
. Bleed air from the cooling system with theheater valve open (see page l0-5).. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals withsandpaper, assemble them, then apply grease toDrevent corrosron.. Inspect for fuel leakage (see section 1l).After assembling fuel line pans, turn on the igni-tion switch (do not operate the starter) so thatthe fuel pump operates for approximately twoseconds and the fuel Iine pressurizes.
Repeat this operation two or three times, andcheck for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.
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lllustrated Index
CAUTION: The system is under high pressure when the
engine is hot. To avoid danger ol releasing scalding engine
coolant, remove the cap only when the engine is cool.
Total Cooling System Capacity fincluding 0.6 I (0.63 US
qt, 0.53 lmp qt) for heater and reservoirl:
A/T: 5.9 { {6.2 US qt, 5.2 lmp qt)
M/T: 6.0 f (6.3 US $, 5.3 lmp qt)
deterioration and replace if necessar,.
Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.
lf any engine coolant spills on the
body, rinse it off immediately.
Check all cooling system hoses
painted portions of the
for damage, leaks or
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m.1.2 tbl.ftl
RADIATOREngine coolant refilling and bleeding,page 10-5Leak test, page 10 7Inspect soldered joints andseams for leaks.Blow out din from betweencore fins with compressed air.lf insects, etc., are cloggingradiator, wash them off withlow pressure water.RADIATOR CAPPressure test, page 10-7
ATF COOLERHOSEReler to section 14when installing.
LOWERcusHroN
6x1.0mm7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 lbf ftl
FAN MOTOR
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Fan Control
Fan Motor Testing
1. Disconnect the 2P connector.
Terminalside ofmale terminals
Test the motor by connecting battery power to theNo. 2 terminal and ground to the No. 1 terminal.
lf the motor fails to run or does not run smoothly,reptace rt.
RADIATOR FAN MOTOR
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Radiator Fan Switch Testing
E@ Removing the radiator fan switch whilethe engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seri-ously scalding you. Always let the enginc and radiatorcool down before removing the radiator fan switch.
1. Remove the radiator fan switch from the thermostathousing (see page 10 '10).
2. Suspend the radiator fan switch in a container ofwater as shown.
Heat the water, and check the temperature with athermometer. Do not let the thermometer touch thebottom of the hot container.
Measure the continuity between the A and B termi-nals according to the table.
Bleed the air from the cooling system after installingthe radiator fan switch (see page 10-5).
Terminal
op".*i- Tr"ip".a*" \.B
SWITCH
ON196 - 203"F
{91 - 95.C)o---o
OFF
5 - 14"F (3 - 8.C)
lower than the tem-peratu re wh en itgoes on
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Goolant Temperature Gauge
Gauge Testing
1. Check the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box before testin9.
2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then discon-
nect the YEL/GRN wire from the coolant tempera-
ture sending unit. and ground it with a jumper wire.
YEL/GRNWIRE
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll). Check that the
pointer of the coolant temperature gauge starts
moving toward the "H" mark. Turn the ignition
switch OFF before the pointer reaches "H" on the
gauge dial. Failure to do so may damage the gauge.
lf the pointer of the gauge does not move at all,
check for an open in the YEL/GRN wire.
lf the wires are OK, replace the coolant temperature
gauge.
lf the coolant temperature gauge works, test the
coolant temperature sending unit.
5.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
Coolant Temperature Sending Unit
Testing
1. Disconnect the YEUGRN wire from the coolant tem
perature sending unit.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
POSITIVETERMINAL
YEL/GRN WIRE(Covered withinsulation)
2. Using an ohmmeter, measure the change in resis-
tance between the positive terminal and the engine
(ground) with the engine cold and with the engine
at operating temPerature.
Temperature133.F (56'C)1A5 - 212F
(8s - 100'c)
Resistance(0)13746-30
3. lf the readings are substantially different from the
specitications above, inspect the coolant level and
the cooling system. lf the cooling system is OK,
replace the sending unit.
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chart
*: These DTCS will be indicated by the blinking of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) with the SCS service connector
connected.**: The E (E)*u indicator tight and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously.*1' AIT *3 '97 model +5; '99 - 00 models*2: MlT *4:'98 model
{cont'd)
11-75
DTC(MlL indication*lDetection ltemProbable CausePago
P0107 (3)Manifold Absolute
Pressu.e CircuitLow Input
Open or short in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECMiPCM
't 'l-90
P0108 {3)
Manifold AbsolutePressure Circuit
High Input
Open in MAP sensor circuitMAP sensor
ECM/PCM
11-92
P01 1 1*3 (10)Intake Air
Temperature Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. IAT sensor
11-95
P0112 (10)lntake Air
Temperature CircuitLow Input
Short in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensorECM/PCM1 1-96
P0113 (10)lntake Air
Temperature Circuit
High lnput
Open in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECM/PCM
'I 1-97
P0116 (86)Engine CoolantTemperature CircuitRange/Performance Problem
ECT sensor
Cooling system1 1-99
P0117 (6)Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
1 1-100
P0118 (6)Engine Coolant
Temperature CircuitHigh Input
Open in ECT sensor circujt
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
11-101
P0122 \11
Throttle Position
Circuit
Low Input
Open or short in TP sensor circuitTP sensor
ECM/PCM
11-103
P0123 l7l
Throftle Position
Circuit
High Input
Open in TP sensor circuit
TP sensor
ECM/PCM11-107
P0131 (1)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit Low Voltage(Sensor 1)
Short in Primary HO2S {Sensor 1)
circuit
Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
Fuel supply system
ECM/PCM
1 1-1 10
P0132 (1)Primary Heated Orygen SensorCircuit High Voltage(Sensor 1)
Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) circuitPrimary HO25 (Sensor 1)ECM/PCM
'11113
P0133 (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Slow Response(Sensor 1)
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1). Exhaust system11'I 16
P0135 (41)
Primary Heated Oxygen SensorHeater
Circuit Malfunction
{Sensor 1)
. Open or short in Primary HO2S (Sensor'l) heater circuit. ECM/PCM11-12'l
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Fuel Cut-off Control
. During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors iscutoffto improvefuel economyat
speeds over 970 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 920 rpm ('99 - 00 modelsl.
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 6,500 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 6900 rpm ('99 - 00
models), regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from over-rewing.
With Ay'T model. the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over 5,000 rpm when the vehicle is not moving.*'
4,./C Comoressor Clutch Relav
When the ECM/PCM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from
being energized, and enriches the mixture to assure a smooth transition to the Ay'C mode.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve
When the engine coolant temperature is above 154"F (68'C), the ECM/PCM controls the EVAP purge control solenoid
valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister,
Alternator Control
The system controls the voltage generated at the alternator in accordance with the electrical load and driving mode.
which reduces the engine load to improve the fuel economy.
PCM Fail-saf e/Back-up Functions
1. Fail-safe Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-pre
grammed value for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-up Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM/PCM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent
of the system in order to permit minimal driving.
3. Self-diagnosis Function IMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)l
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL and stores the DTC
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on {ll), the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL for two
seconds to check the MIL bulb condition.
4. Two Trio Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Trip Detection Method is used for the HO2S*1, fuel metering-related. idle control
system, ECT sensor and EVAP control system self-diagnostic functions. When an abnormality occurs, the ECM/PCM
stores it in its memory. When the same abnormality recurs after the ignition switch is turned OFF and ON (ll) again,
the ECM/PCM informs the driver by lighting the MlL. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is cancelled
when you jump the service check connector, The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality occurs.
5. Two (or Three) Driving Cycle Detection Method {'97 model)
A "Driving Cycle" consists of starting the engine, beginning closed loop operation, and stopping the engine. lf misfir-
ing that increases emissions or EVAP control system malfunction is detected during two consecutive driving cycles.
or TWC deterioration is detected during three consecutive driving cycles, the ECM/PCM turns the MIL on. However, to
ease troubleshooting, this function is cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink
immediately when an abnormality occurs.
*1: '97 - 98 models*2: '99 - 00 models
5.
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Engine Goolant Temperature (ECTI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0116: A range/performance problem in the Engine
Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor circuit.
The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the engine
coolant temperature increases as shown below
RESISTANCEtk0l
NOTE: lf DTC P0117 and/or P0118 are stored at the same
bleshoot DTC P0116.
Possible Cause
a ECT sensor deterioration
. Malfunction in the thermostat and cooling system
Troubleshooting Flowchart
-4 32 68 r0a r a0176 212 2aE {'r)-2O O 20 ito tO .o ! t2O I c)
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
time as DTC P0116, troubleshoot those DTCS first, then trou-
THERMISTON
- The MIL has be€n roported on.- DTC P01'16 is stored.
Probl6m verification:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.2. With the scan tool, check theECT.
Intermittent failure, sYstem b OKat this tim6. Check lhe thermo-stat and the cooling 5y3tom.
ls 176 - 200'F (80 - 93"C) or0.4-0.TVindicated?
Check the thermostat and the
cooling system. It th€y are OK,reolace the ECT seNor.
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