1997 HONDA CR-V Workshop Manual

Adjustment
Bstore adiusting the headlights:
. Park the vehicle on level ground
. Make sure the fuel tank is tull
. The driver or someone who weighs the same should
sit in the driver's seat.
. Load the trunk with the items you usually carry'
. Push down on the front and rear bumpers several
times to make sure the vehicle is sitting normally'
CAUTION: Halogen headlights become very hot in use;
do not touch them or the atiaching hardware immedi-
ately after they have been turned off.
1. ODen the hood.
2. Remove the left inner fender {see section 20).
3. Checkthe horizontal adjustment indicator.
The "0" mark on the horizontal indicator gear should
be aligned with the mark.
"0" MARK
Check the vertical adjustment indicator. The bubble
should be centered underneath the longest scribe
mark on the gauge.
VERTICAL INDICATOR:
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5.lf either indicator is not aligned with its "0" mark as
described left column, an adjustment can be made
by using a Phillips screwdriver.
Adjust the headlights to local requirements by turn-
ing the adjusters.
NOTE:
. As the outer lenses are made of an acrylicoated,
polycarbonated material, do not cover the head-
lights when they are turned on
. When making horizontal adiustments, slide the
horizontal indicator gear rearward.
After horizontal adjustment, put back the hori-
zontal indicator gear.
HORIZONTALINDICATORGEAR
23-A1
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Rear Side Marker Lights/
License Plate LightTaillights
Replacement
Rear Side Marke. Light:
1. Remove the retaining spring, and remove the rearside marker light from the rear bumper.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the light.
RETAINING
HOUSING
Licens€ Plate Light:
1. Remove the two screws from the license plate light,and pull the light out part of the way.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the light,
23-A2
LIGHT (8 WI
Replacement
1. Open the hatch glass.
2. Disconnect the 6P connector from the taillight.
3. Remove the three screws, then pull out the outertaillight.
Brak€/Plrking light 2115 W
Back-up light: 21CP (18 W)
Turn signll light 21 W
Inspect the gasket; replace it if it is distorted or$ays compressed.
Install the taillight, and run water over it to makesure it does not leak.
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Back-up Lights
Circuit Diagram
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Brake Lights
High Mount Brake Light
Replacement
1. Push the clips, and remove the cover from thehousing.
Disconnect the connectors.
Remove the two nuts and the housing.
2.
HOUSING
Gircuit Diagram
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Turn SignallHazard Flasher System
UNDEF HOOD FUSE/NELAY BOX
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INDICATOR(1.4W)
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:i1r'97model*2 :'98-00 models
23-85
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Turn SignallHazard Flasher System
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay Input Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review theSRS component /ocations, precautions, ano proceoures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-vice.
1.Remove the turn signal/hazard relay from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Inspect the relay and luselrelay box socket terminals
to be sure they are all making good contact.
lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded,reparr them as necessary, and recheck the system.lf the terminals look OK, make the following
input tests at the fuse/relay box socket.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the turn signal/
hazard relay must be faulty; replace it.
CavityTest conditionTesl: Desired results
FUSE/RCLAY BOXSOCKET
Possible cause if result is not obtained
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2Under all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wjre
3
lgnition switch ON (lllConnect for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 12 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
Hazard warning switch ONConnect for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 53 (10 A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
1
Hazard warning switch
ON; connect the No. 1
terminal to the No. 3
terminal.
Hazard lights should come on.Poor ground (G201. c202, c401,
G402, G553, G611, c631)
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll) and
turn signal switch in right
or left; connect the No. 'l
terminal to the No.3
terminal.
Right or left turn signal lights should
come on.
. Faulty turn signal switch
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Turn Signal Switch Test
1.
4.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
Remove the steering column covers {see section
17]-.
Disconnect the 4P and 7P connectors from the
switch.
Remove the screws, and slide the switch toward the
driver's door.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Position
Terminal12
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Hazard Warning Switch Test
1. Remove the center panel {see section 20).
2. Remove the two screws, then remove the switch
from the center air vent.
HAZARD
Check for continuitv between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
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lgnition Key Light System -'97 Model
Circuit Diagram
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