Drive HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check lor Wear and D8mage
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and
steadily. lf the staner engages, but cranks the engine
erratically, remove it, and inspect the starter drive gear
and torque converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear for
oamage.
Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding or
slipping when the armature is rotated with the drive
gear held. lf damaged, replace the gears.
Check Cranking Voltage and Current Draw
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.7 volts on Ay'T
models, and 8.0 volts on M/T moders.
Current draw should be no more than 230 amperes on
A,/T models, and 200 amperes on M/T models.
lf cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,
check for:
. dead or low battery.
a open circuit in starter armature commutator seg,
ments.
. starter armature dragging.
. shorted armature winding.
. excessive drag in engine.
Check Cranking rpm
Engine speed during cranking should be above 100 rpm.
lf speed is too low, check for:
a loose baftery or starter terminals.
. excesslvely worn staner brushes
. open circuit in commutator segments.
. dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear.
a defective drive gear overrunning clutch.
Check Starter Disengagement
With the shift lever in @ or @ position (A,iT) or with the
clutch pedal depressed {M/T). turn the ignition switch to
START (lll). and release to ON (ll).
The starter drive gear should disengage from the torque
converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear when you
release the key.
lf the drive gear hangs up on the torque converter ring
gear or flywheel ring gear, check for
. solenoid plunger and switch malfunction.
. dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch.
Starter Solenoid Test
1. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S
terminal and lhe armature housing (ground). The
coil is OK if there is continuity.
STARTER
B TERMINALMOUNTING NUT9 N.m 10.9 kgtm,7 tbtftl
TERMINAL
ARMATUREHOUSING(GROUND}
BLK/WHTWIRE
Check the pull in coil for continuity between the S
and M terminals. The coil is OK if there is continuity.
2.
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Brush Inspection
Measure the brush length. lf it is not within the service
limit, replace the brush (or brush holder assembly).
Brush Lsngth
Standard {Newl: 14.0 - I'1.5 mm (0.55 - 0.57 inl
Servico Limit: 9.0 mm (0.35 in)
NOTE: To seat new brushes after installing them in their
holders. slip a strip of #500 or #600 sandpaper, with the
grit side up, over the commutator and smoothly rotate
the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be
sanded to the same contour as the commutator.
BRUSH
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2.
1.
Overrunning Clutch Inspection
Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Does it
move freely? lf not, replace it.
Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways. Does it
lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in
reverse? lf it does not lock in either direction or it
locks in both directions, reDlace it.
3.lf the starter drive gear is worn or damaged, replace
the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear is not
available separately.
Check the condition of the torque converter ring gear
or the flywheel ring gear if the starter drive gear
teeth are damaged.
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Starting System
Brush Holder Test
1. Check that there is no continuity between the O and
O brush holders. lf there is continuitv, replace the
brush holder assembly.
O BRUSH HOLDER@ BRUSH HOLDER
Insert the brush into the brush holder, and bring the
brush into contact with the commutator, then attach
a spring scale to the spring. Measure the spring ten-
sion at the moment the spring lifts off the brush.
SPRING SCALE
Spring Tension: 13.7 - 17.7 N
(1.40 - 1.80 kgf, 3.09 - 4.00 lbf)
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Starter Reassembly
NOTE: Use the illustration on page 4I as reference for
reassemDty.
1. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then
position the brush about halfway out ol its holder,
and release the spring to hold it there.
2. Install the armature in the housing. Next, pry back
each brush spring again, and push the brush down
until it seats against the commutator, then release
the spring against the end of the brush.
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Cruise Control
Control Unit Input Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations. precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (241 before performing repairs or seryice.
'1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster {see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 'l4P connector from the control unit.
3. 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 following input tests at the connector.- 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.
*: '98 - 00 models withAutomatic Transmission.Wire side ol female terminals
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Disconnest the lilP connector from the control unit.
Csvity WireTest condition
R€conn€ct tho 14P connGctor to the control unit.
Test: Desired resultPossible cause it result is not obtained
BRNAr'VHTUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to groundl
There should be 80 - 120 o.
Faulty actuator solenoid
Poor ground (G202)
An open in the wire1BRNUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to groundl
There should be 40 - 60 0.
11BRN/BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 70 - 110 O.
2GRY
lgnition switch ON (ll),
main switch ON and
brake pedal depressed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 0 V with the pedal
depressed and battery voltage with
the pedal released.
. Faulty brake switch. An open in the wire
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401). An open in the wire
5GRNMHT
Brake pedal depressed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage with
the pedal depressed, and 0 V with
the pedal released.
Blown No.52 1'15 Alfuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty brake switch
An open in the wire
LT GRN/
RED
Set button pushedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.Blown No. 52 {'15 A} fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty horn relay
Faulty sevresume switch
Faulty cable reel
An open in the wire7LT GRN/
BLK
Resume button pushed
10RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON lll)Attach to ground:
Cruise indicator light in the gauge
assembly should come on.
Elown bulbBlown No. 25 (7.5 A) tuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty dimming circuit in the gauge
assembly
An open in the wire
ELU^r'r'HT
lgnitjon switch ON {ll}and main switch ON;
raise the front of the
vehicle, block one wheel
and rotate the other
wheel slowly.
Check for voltage between the
ELUA/VHT @ and BLK O terminalsl
There should be 0 - 5 V or more-0 - 5 V or more repeatedly.
Faulty vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
An open in the wire
r3LT GRN
lgnition switch ON {ll}and main switch ONCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 14 (7.5 A) fuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty main switch
An open in the wire
l4PNK
A'/T: Shift lever in E, EotE
lvl/T: Clutch pedal
releaseo
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.NOTE: There should be no continu-
ity when the shift lever is in otherpositions or when the clutch pedal is
oepresseo.
Faulty A/f gear position switch 1A,/TlFaulty or misadjusted clutch switch
fi{/r)Poor ground (G101)
An open in the wire
BLU
Start tho engine. turnthe main switch ON, anddrive the vehicle over 25
mph (40 km/h)with the
crurse control set
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be approx.5 V
. Faulty cruise control unit. Shod to ground
*: '98 - 00 models with Automatic Transmission.
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Cruise Control
1.
Main Switch Test/Replacement
Carefully pry the switch out of the instrument panel.
Disconnect the 6P connector from the switch,
Terminal side of malerermtnats
6P CONNECTOR
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Check for continuitv between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
lf there is no continuity, replace the switch.
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Set/Resume Switch
Test/Replacement
1.Disconnect the baftery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable, and wait at least three min-
utes.
Disconnect the driver's airbag and front passenger's
airbag connectors (see section 24).
Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bolster.
Disconnect the 6P connector between the cable reel
sub harness and the main wire harness.
4.
Wire side of temale terminals
Check for continuity
6P connector in each
the table.
between the terminals of the
switch position according to
Terminal
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RESUME (ON)Cf-c
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lf there is continuity. and it matches the table,
the switch is OK.
lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
go to step 6.
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6. Remove the two screws. then remove the switch.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
. lf there is continuity, and it matches the table,
replace the cable reel.
. lf there is no continuity in one or both positions,
replace the switch.
lf all tests prove OK, reconnect the cable reel sub-
harness connector.
Reconnect the driver's airbag and front passenger's
airbag connectors, and reinstall the access panel on
the steering wheel.
Reconnect the battery positive cable. then the nega-
tive cable.
After connecting the airbag connectors, confirm
proper system operation: Turn the ignition switch ON
(ll); the SRS indicator light should come on for about
six seconds and then go off.
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SET/RESUME
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SET ION)o----o
RESUME (ON)o----o
11.
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1.
Actuator Test
Disconnect the actuator cable trom the actuator rod
and the 4P connector.
Connect battery power to the No. 4 terminal and
ground to the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 terminals,
Connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum hose. Then
apply vacuum to the actuator.
VACUUM PUMP GAUGE0-30 in.Hg.A973X-041-XXXXX
Terminalside otmale terminals
The actuator rod should pull in completely. lf the rod
pulls in only part-way or not at all, check for a leak-
ing vacuum Iine or defective solenoid.
ACTUATOB ROD
(cont'd)
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Engine RemovaUlnstallation
OOI{TROL PI
Removal (cont'dl
31. Remove the shift cable. Take care not to bend the
cable when removing it. Always replace any kinked
cable with new one (Afl-).
SNAP PIN
sHtFT CABttOOVEB
8 x 1.25 mmt2 N.m 12.2 lgtr'l'',,16 tbf.ftl
Remove the right damper fork (see section 18).
Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see
section 18),
Remove the driveshafts (see section t6). Coat allprecision-finished surface with clean engine oil. Tieplastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
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34.
Make marks on the transfer companion flange andpropeller shaft as shown. Use these marks to set thepropeller shaft in the proper position when rein-
stalling (4WD).
Remove the four bolts securing the propeller shaft,then separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
companion flange (4WD).
E x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 lgt.m, 24 lbt'ftlRepl€ce.
37. Lower the hoist,
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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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Special Tools
Ref. No. I Tool NumberDescription(Xy I Page Refereflce
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07JAA - 001020A
07JAB - 00'10204
OTMAB _ PY3O1OA
07757 - PJ1010A
07942 - 6570100
07984 - 657010D
Socket, 19 mm
Holder Handle
Pulley Holder Attachment,50 mm, Offset
Valve Spring Compressor Anachment
Valve Guide Driver, 6.6 mm
Valve Guide Reamer, 6.6 mm
1 6-1
1 | 6-7
r I 6-7
1 6-23,29
1 I 6-25,26'l | 6-27
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