Ground connection HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Workshop Manual

Starting System
Starter Test
NOTE: The air temperature must be between 59 and'100'F (15 and 38"C) before testing.
Recommended Procedure:
. Use a staner system tester.
. Connect and operate the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
. Test and troubleshoot as described.
Alte.nate Procedure:
. Use the following equipment:- Ammeter, 0 - 400 A- Voltmeter, 0 - 20 V (accurate within 0.1 volt)
Tachometer,0 - 1,200 rpm
. Hook up a voltmeter and ammeter as shown.
NOTE: After this test, or any subsequent repair. reset
the ECM/PCM to clear any codes (see section 1 1).
Check the Starter Engagement:
'1. Remove the No. 44 (15 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box.
2. Turn the ignition switch to START (lll) with the shift
lever in E or E position (A/T) or with the clutch
pedal depressed {M/T). The starter should crank the
eng ine.
. lf the starter does not crank the engine, go to
step 3.
. lf it cranks the engine erratically or too slowly, go
to "Check for Wear and Damage" on the next
page.
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Check the battery, battery positive cable, ground.
staner cut relay, and the wire connections for loose-
ness and corrosion. Test again.
lf the staner still does not crank the engine, go to
step 4.
Unplug the connector (BLK /VHT wire and solenoid
terminal) from the starter.
Connect a jumper wire from the baftery positive (+)
terminal to the solenoid terminal.
The starter should crank the engine.
. lf the starter still does not crank the engine,
remove it, and diagnose its internal problem.
. lf the starter cranks the engine, go to step 6.
Check the ignition switch (see section 23).
Check the starter cut relay {see section 23}.
Check the IVT gear position switch (A/T) or the clutch
interlock switch (M[).
Check for an open in the wire between the ignition
switch and starter.
(cont'd)
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How to Read Flowcharts
A flowchart is designed to be used from start to final repair. lt's like a map showing you the shortest distance. But beware:
lf you go off the "map" anywhere but a "stop" symbol, you can easily get lost.
brARn
t.-OotO tw"t Describes the conditions or situation to start a troubleshooting flowchart.
FcTloNl Asks you to do something; perform a test, set up a condition etc.
@ Asks you about the result of an action, then sends you in the appropriate troubleshooting direction.
fS-OPl The end of a series of actions and decisions, describes a final repair action and sometimes directs you to
(bold type) an earlier part of the flowchart to confirm your repair.
NOTE:
. The term "lntermittent Failure" is used in these charts. lt simply means a system may have had a failure, but it checks
out OK at this time. lf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connections
or loose wires at all connectors related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting (see illustration below).
. Most of the troubleshooting flowcharts have you reset the Engine Control Module (EcM)/Powertrain Control Module(PCM) and try to duplicate the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). lf the problem is intermittent and you can't duplicate the
code, do not continue though the flowchart. To do so will only result in confusion and, possibly, a needlessly replaced
ECM/PCM,
o "Open" and "Short" are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wire or at a connection. A short is an acci-
dental connection of a wire to ground or to another wire. ln simple electronics, this usually means something won't
work at all. In complex electronics (like ECM'S/PCM'S), this can sometimes mean something works, but not the way it's
suooosed to.
LOOSE
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PGM-FI System
Powertrain Control Module {PCM} -'97 Model
NOTE: lf this symptom is intermiftent, check for a loose fuse No. 25 METER (7.5 A) in theunderdash f{rse/relay box, a poor connection at PCM terminal A18, or an intermittentopen in the GRN/ORN wire between the PCM (A18) and the gauge assembly.
PCM OON ECTOR A {32P}
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTOR A {32PI
Wire side ot temale terminals
11-42
The Malfunction lndicator LamD(MlL) nev6r comes on {even lortwo seconds) after ignition isturned on (lll, or it's on dimlyand flickers.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
- Rep.ir short or opon in thowire batween No. 25 METER(7.5 Alfuso and gauge a$€m-bty.- R6pl.c€ No. 25 METER 17.5 Alfus€.
ls the charging system light on?
Try to stan the engine.
Does the engine start?
Chock tor.n open in th6 wire3{PG1, PG2linesl:1. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Measure voltage betweenbody ground and PCM con-nector terminals A10 and A23individually.
Check for an op€n in the wir6 orbulb (MlL lin€l:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the PCM connectorterminal A18 to body groundwith a iumper wire.3. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
n€peir open in tho wirelslhwoon PCM and Glol (loc!t.d
at thc tha.mo3tat houling thrthtd moro th.n 1.0 V.
ls thore l€ss than 1.0 V?
Substituto . known-good PCMand r€check. ll symptom/indica-tion goss away, rcplaca the origi-nal PCM.
- R6pai. open in th. wileibelwoon rcM lAl8l dnd g.ugea3rombly.- Roolac€ the MIL bulb.
ls the MIL on?
Substitut6 a known-good PCMand rocheck. ll 3ymptom/indica-tion goes away, replace the o.igi-n.l PCM.
PGl IBLKI
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(From page 11-84)
Reolace the Sensor that causedthe lighl lo go out.Does the MIL go off.,
Check for a short in the wires
lvCC linesl:1. Turn the ignition switch oFF.2. Disconnect the PCM connector D (16P).
3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and PCM connector terminals D4 and Dl0 individually.
Repair shorl lo body ground
in the wile between the PCM
{D4} and the MAP sensor.Repair short to body ground inth€ wire between the PCMlol0l and the TP sensor.
Check tor an open in the wires
llGP line3l:1. Disconnect the fuel injectorconnectors and IAC valve con
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (lli.
3. [,4easure voltage betweenbody ground and PCM con'nector terminals A'11 and A24individually.- Repair open in the wire(slboiween the PCM 1A11, A24)and the PGM-Fl main relav.- Ch€ck lor poor connectionsor loose wires at ihe PGM-FImain relay.- Tesi lhe PGM-FI main relav
{see p.g6 1l-1871.Check for an open in the wires
{LG linesl:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2, Reconnect all sensor connec-tors,3. Reconnect the PCM connectorD (16P).
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5, M easu re voltage betweenbody ground and PCM connector terminals Ag a^d 422individually.
R6pair open in the wire{slbetween the PCM {A9. A22l andG101 {located at the thetmostathousing) that had more than 1.0 V.
ls there less than 1.0 V?
Substituto a known-good PCMand rech€ck. It symptom/indica-tion goos away, replace the origi-nal PCM.
PCM CONNECTOR D (16PI
VCCl NEL/RED}
Wire side of female terminals
PCM CONNECTOR A (32PI
Wire side of lemale terminals
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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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Ftom page 22-24
Check tol a short in the wit6:1. Remove the heater controlpanel {see page 22-46)2. Check for continuity betweenthe No.2 and No.3terminals of
the heater controlpanel8P connector and body ground indi-vidually.
Reoaii short in tfte wir€{s) b€irv€€nthe redrc{lstion conttol motor and
ihe hedter control panel.
Check for a shon to power:
Check the same wires lor voltage.
Repair short to power in the wite
between the rocirculation controlmotor and lh€ heator controlpanel. (This demsges the heater
conlrol panel.l
ls there any voltage?
Ch€ck tor an open in the wires:Check for continuity between thefollowing terminals ol the recircu'lation control motor 4P connectorand the heater control panel 8P
8P: 4P:No.2 - No.4No.3- No.2
Ropair open in the wile(sl betweenthe recirculalion control motorand the heeter cortrol Pan€|.
Check for loose wires or pool
connections at the heat€r control
Danel 8P connoctor and .t therocirculation control motor 4Pconnector. lf lhe connec{ions aregood, substitule a known-goodhester control oanel, and rochock.lI the symptom/indication goes
away, .eplace the otiginal heater
control pan€|.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 8P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
GRN/REO---1 T'lF Iir l516 I
213
;T;
1ffiIVI4I
GRN/WHT
RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR,lP CONNECTORwire side ot female terminals
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Both Fans
RADIATOR FAN RELAY 'P SOCKET
BLK/YEL
PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
'9? model:
PCM/ECM CONNECTOR A (32PI
'98 - 0O mod6ls:
Wire side of female terminals
* How to use the Backprobe SetsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multimeter. Using the wire insulation as a guide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter,gently slide the tip into the connector from the wire side until it comes in contact with the terminal end ofthe ware {see section l1).
Check the No. 17 (7.5 A) tuse inthe under-dash fuse/relay box.
Reolace the tuse. and recheck.
Check for an op€n in the wire:1. Remove the radiator fan relay.2. TLrrn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Measure the voltage betweenthe No.4 terminalofthe radiator fan relay 4P socket andbody ground.
Repair open in the wire betweenlhe No. 17 luse and the radiatortan relay.
Check for an open in the wire:1. Make sure the A/C switch isOFF.2. Using a *Backprobe Set {T/N07SAZ - 001000A), measurethe voltage between the No. 27I20l terminal ol the PCM/ECMconnector A (32P) and bodyground with the PCM/ECM con-nectors connected.[ ]: '98 - 00 models
Repair open in the wire b€tweenthe.adiator fan ralav, the con-denser tan rolay and the PCM/ECM.
Check tor loose wires or poor con-nodions at the PCM/ECM connoc-tor A (32P1. lf the connections arcgood, substitute a known-goodPCM/ECM, and recheck. It thesymptom/indicalion goes away,r.plrce the original PCM/ECM.
1
2
1
12461011
12t5t61718r9222321
GRN
Wire side oI female terminals
22-33
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Troubleshooting
Compressor (cont'dl
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY4P SOCKET
1
2
43
BLK/YEL
PCM CONNECTOB A I32P)
'97 model:
Wire side of female terminals
PCM/ECM CONNECTOR A {32P}
38 - 00 models:
Wire side of {em6le terminals
* How to use the BackDrobe SetsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multi-meter. Using the wire insulation as a guide for the contoured tip ot the backprobe adapter,gently slide the tip into the connector trom the wire side until it comes in contact with the teFminalend o{the wire {see section l1).
Frcm page 22-34
Ch6ck for an open in the wire:1. Disconnect the jumper wire.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3, Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 4 terminal ot the com'pressor clutch relay 4P socketand body ground.
Repair op.n in the wire betweenthe No. l7 fu3e and the compres-sor clutch ielay.
Check for an opon in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF,then reinstall the compressorclutch relay.2. Make sure the A"/C switch isOFF, then turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll).
3. Using a *Backprobe Set (T/N
07SAZ - 001000A), measurethe voltage between the No.17 terminal ol the PCM/ECMconnector A (32P) and bodyground with the PC M/ECMconnectors connected,
Repair open in lhe wire betwoonthe compressor clutch r6lay andthe PCM/ECM.
Check tor loose wires or Doorconnections at the PCM,/ECMconnecto. A {32P1. lf the connec-tions are good, sub3titute aknown-good PCM/ECM, androcheck. lf the symptom/indica-tion goas away, replac€ the origi-nal PCM/ECM.
126I1011
12151617'181S222321
BLK/RED
22-36
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A/C aystem does not come on{both fans and comDrossor).
Ch6ck lor .n open in the wire:1. Disconnect the A,/C pressureswitch 2P connector.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Measure the voltage betweenthe No.2 terminal and bodyground.
ls there approx. 5 volts?
check tho PcM/EcM:Using a *Backprobe Set (T/N
07SAZ 0010004). measure thevoltage between the No.5 t27lterminal of the PCM/ECM connec,tor C (31P) [A 132P)l and bodyground with the PCM/ECM con-nectors connected,I l: '98 - 00 models
Rop.ir open in th6 wire botweonthe A/C Dr*sure switch and thePCM/ECM.
ls there approx.5 volts?
Check tor loo3e wires or Doorconnections at the PCM/ECMconnoctor C l3lPl lA (32Pll. It theconnections arg good, 3ubdtitut€a known-good PCM/ECM, andrecheck. ll the 3ymptom/indica-tion go.. eway, r€placo thG origi-nal PCM/ECM,[ ]: '98 -00 models
A/C System
A/C PRESSURE SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR
fo page 22-38
PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
'97 modol:
Wire side of female terminals
PCM/ECM CONNECTOR A I32P'
38 - 00 modeb:
Wire side of female terminals
* How to use the Backprobe SetsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, and connect the cords to a multi-meter. Using the wire insulation as a guide for the contoured tip ol the backprobe adapter,gently slide the tip into the connector from the wire side until it comes in contact with the ter.minalond olthe wire (see section 11).
(cont'd)
22-37
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Troubleshooting
A/G System {cont'd)
From page 22-37
A/C PRESSURE SWITCHCheck th€ A/C pressure switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check lor continuity bgtweenthe No. 1 and No.2 terminalsofthe A,/C pressure switch.
Check for proper Ay'C system pressure.
Roplece tha A/C pr€ssure switch.
Chock lor an opgn in thg wire:1. Feconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector,2. Remove the heater controlpanel (see page 22-46).3. Turn the ignition switch ON llli.4. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 10 terminal of theheater control panel 20P con-nector and body ground.
Repair open in the wir. botwcenthe A/C pres3ur€ switch and theheater control oanel.ls there approx. 5 volts?
Check lor loos6 wiras or pool
connections at the heater controlDanel 20P connoctor and at theA/C pr.ssule switch 2P connsc-tor. lf the connections ere good,
substitute a known-good heatarco trol pangl, end recheck. lf thesymptom/indication goes away,replace the original heater conlrolpanel.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
Wire side ol female terminals
22-38'
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