1997 HONDA CR-V Trouble shoot

Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System
Before troubleshooting a problem on Hydraulic system, check the self-diagnosis Dl ('97 - 98) or Lq ('99 - 00) indicator
light indication. lf the El or E indicator light indicates a trouble code, perform the electrical troubleshooting according to
the Electrical System-to-Component Chart. lf the Ol or E indicator light does not indicate a trouble code and failure is not
found on the electrical troubleshooting, perform the hydraulic troubleshooting following the chart.
SYMPTOMCheck these items on the
PROBABLE CAUSE List
Check these items on
the NOTES List
Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any gear.1r2FAt?82?K,L.R,S
Vehicle moves in El. @, but not in lE. E, E, or E, position6, 8, 9, 10, 29, 52c,M,o
Vehicle moves in [D!. E, E. E, E, but not in E] position.al
Vehicle moves in .&1, E. E, E, E, but not in E position4,6, 14, 15c,L.o
Vehicle moves in E position.10 , 12, 13, 'l4, '16, 2A, 32, 33, 34
Excessive idle vibration1,2, 18,3'1,35, 44, 46, 41B,K,L
Poor acceleration; flares on starting off in E, Di position
or E position
Stall rpm hish in El, El, E, E, E Position
Stall rpm hiqh in E, E, E, E position
1,2,3,6,37, 40K,L,R
6, 8, 10C,D
Stall rpm high in E positionc,D
Stall rpm high in hl position14N
Stall rpm low17,31, 44, 46, 47R
No shift18, 19, 39, 47, 48G,L
Fails to shift in Pr, E position or E position; from 1st to
3rd gear
21, 48
Fails to shift in EJ, E position or E position; from 1st to
4th gear
21,22, 47
Erratic upshifting
fz upshlft. ,3 ripshlft, 3r. up+ilft57
ffi20, 47
il21, 4A
3-4 upshift22, 47
Harsh upshift ('l-2)12, 18, 19,2A,49, 50, 56, 57
Harsh upshift (2-3)13, 1A, 19,23,26,28, 49, 50, 56, 57C,D.E,H,L
Harsh upshift {3-4)14,1A, 19,24,27,28, 49, 50, 56. 57C, D, E, I,L
Harsh downshitt (2-1)18, 19,23, 42,53,56,51o
Harsh downshift (3-2)12, 18,19,24,41,42, 54. 56, 57, 58
Harsh downshift (4-3)13,'1A, 19, 25, 41, 42, 55, 56, 57C, D, E, I
Flares on 2-3 upshift13,1A,19,23,26,50FI
Flares on 3-4 upshift14, 1A, 19,24,27,50E,L,N
Excessive shock on 2-3 upshift13. '18, 19 , 23, 26, 42, 49 , 50, 51E.L.N
Excessive shock on 3-4 upshift14, 1A, 19,24,27 , 42, 49,50,51E,L,N
Late shift from N position to ld or Erl position. or to E
position
10, 29M
Late shift from E position to E position4, 14,20,51o
Noise from transmission in all shift lever positions2,36K,L.O
Vehicle does not accelerate more than 3l mph (50 km/h).11
(cont'd)
14-153
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Shift Gable
Adjustment
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (241 before performing repairs or service.
1. Release the steering tilt lever.
2. Remove the access cover from the lower column
cover.
LOCK PIN
AOJUSTINGnoo
ADJUSTER
7 N.m (0.7 kg{.m,5 tbf.ft)
3. Shift to E position. then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
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snenrftc YTILT LEVER IACCESS COVER
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'l 1.
4. Check that the hole in the cable adjuster is aligned
with the hole in the adjusting rod. There are two
holes in the cable adjuster. They are positioned 90"
apart to allow cable adjustments ln l/4 turn incre-
ments.
CABLE ADJUSTER
CablsToo Short
lf not perfectly aligned, loosen the locknut on the
shitt cable. and adjust as required.
Tighten the locknut.
Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel the
lock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is still
out of adjustment and must be readjusted.
Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
adjuster. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap
over the cable adjuster securely.
Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the
A/T gear position indicator follows the A"/T gear
position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all
gears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer to
troubleshooting on page 14-'153 thru 14-156.
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the
upper column cover, and verify that the shift lock
tever reteases.
CableToo LongExactAlignment
7.
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10.
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Differential
Rear Differential
Special Tools .......... ...........15-2
Description
Rear Differential ................................. 15-4
Hydraulic Flow ............ ,.. 15-6
Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System
Troub|eshootin9 ................................. 15-10
Rear Differential Assembly
Troubleshooting ................................. 15-13
Maintenance
Differential Fluid ........... . 15-14
Rear Differential Assembly
lllustrated Index .......... .. 15-15
Removal/lnstallation .... 15-16
Differential Carrier Assembly
Leak Repair .................... 15-18
OilSeals
Replacement ...,................................... 15-19
Rear Differential Assembly
Disassembly ..........,......., 15-20
Reassembly .................... 15-23
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Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System
Troubleshooting (Automatic Transmissionl
When starting and accelerating in forward gesrs {4WDmodel
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off theground (see section 1).
2. Make a mark on either No.
shaft.
'I or No.2 propeller
PROPELLER SHAFT
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twice).
With the engine at idle. shift to the E position.
Apply the parking brake firmly. and measure thetime it takes the propeller shaft to rotate 10 times.. lf the measured time is more than 10 seconds,
the 4WD system is normal.
. lf the time is less than 10 seconds, there is aproblem in 4WD system. Check the differential
fluid. lf the differential fluid is normal, replace
the torque control differential case kit.
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When starting and accelerating in revGrsg gear {4WDmodel
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off theground (see section 1).
Make a mark on either No.
shaft.
1 or No. 2 propeller
PROPELLER SHAFT
Start the engine. and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twicei.
With the engine at idle, shift to the E position.
Apply the parking brake firmly, and measure the
time it takes the proDeller shaft to rotate 10 times,. lf the measured time is more than 10 seconds,
the 4WD system js normal.. lf the time is less than 10 seconds, there is aproblem in 4WD system. Check the differential
fluid. lf the differential fluid is normal, reolace
the torque control differential case kit.
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Troubleshooting (Manual Transmissionl
When starting and accelerating in forward gears (4WD
mode)
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off the
ground {see section 1)
3.
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twlce).
With the engine at idle, shift into 1st gear and
release the clutch.
Apply the parking brake firmlY
. lf the engine stalls, the 4WD system is normal.
. lf the engine continues running, there is a prob-
lem in 4WD system. Check the differential fluid. lf
the differential fluid is normal, replace the torque
control ditferential case kit.
2.
When starting and accelerating in reverse gear (4WD
model
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off the
ground (see section 1).
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twice)
With the engine at idle, shift into reverse gear and
release the clutch.
Apply the parking brake firmlY
. lf the engine stalls, the 4WD system is normal.
. lf the engine continues running, there is a prob-
lem in 4WD system. Check the differential fluid lf
the differential fluid is normal, replace the torque
control differential case kit.
3.
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Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System
Troubleshooting (Automatic Transmission/Manual Transmission)
Whon d6c6l6rating in a torward gear {2WD mode}
1. Block the front wheels, raise the left rear wheel. and
support it with a safety stand as shown.
Hold the tire and turn it counterclockwise continu-
ouslv for more than one rotation.
lf the rotation of the wheel does not gradually
feel heavy while rotating, the 2WD system when
decelerating in a forward gear is normal.
lf the rotation of the wheel gradually feels heavy,
there is a problem in the system. Check the dif-
ferential fluid, lf the fluid is normal, reDlace the
toroue control differential case kit.
WHEEL CHOCKS
15-12
When decelerating in reverse gear (4WD mod€)
1. Block the front wheels. raise the left rear wheel, and
suppo( it with a safety stand as shown.
Hold the tire and turn it clockwise continuouslv for
more than one rotation.
lf the rotation of the wheel gradually feels heaw.
the 4WD system when decelerating in reverse gear
is normal,
lf the rotation of the wheel does not gradually feel
heavy, there is a problem in the system. Check
the differential fluid. lf the fluid is normal.
reolace the torque control differential case kit,
WHEEL CHOCKS
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Rear Differential AssemblY
Troubleshooting
Most problems in the unit are to be diagnosed by identifying noises from the gears or bear'ngs'
care should be taken during diagnosis not to confuse differential noises with those from other drivetra'n components'
SymptomProbable CauseRemedy
Will not go into 4WD mode. Fluid level too low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Replace
Will not return to 2WD modeIncorrect fluid typeDrain and fill the differential
Gear or bearing noisesFluid level too low
Incorrect fluid type
Damaged or chipped gears
Add fluid
Drain and fill the differential
Replace the differential carrier
assemory
Overheating. Fluid leveltoo low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Drain and fill the differential
Fluid leakFluid level too high
Clogged breather hose
Worn or damaged oil seal
Damaged sealing washer
Loose mounting bolts or inade-
quate sealing
Lower to proper level
Clean or replace
Replace
Replace
Recheck torque or aPPIY sealant
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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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