1997 HONDA CR-V engine speed

Towing
lf the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional
towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another
vehjcle with just a rope or chain. lt is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses tlvo pivoting
arms that go under the tires lfront or rear) and lifts them
off the ground. The other two tires remain on the
ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be
seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of
the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if thjs method of towing
is attempted. This methed of towing the CR-V is
unaccePtable.
The onlv recommended way of towing the CR-V is on a
flat-bed truck. Two wheel drive CR-V's may also be
towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the four-wheel dlive CR-v with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the 4wD
system. It this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck ol trailel.
It the 2 wheel drive CR-v is towed wiih all tour wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Shift the transmission in Neutral
Automatic Transmission
. Release the parking brake.
. Sta rt the engine.
. Shift to lD.l position. then E position.
. Turn off the engine.
lmproper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. lf
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine,
the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed truck.
lf the vchicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
il is best to tow the vehicle no larther than 50 miles (80
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph {55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by ihe bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers ale not dosigned
to support the vehicle's weight.
Front:
Rear:
lOwlNG HOOKS .ndTIE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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Standards andService Limits
Engine LubricationSection 8
CoolingSection 10
Fuel and EmissionsSection 11
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO {NEWISERVICE LIMIT
Engine oilCapacityf (US qt, lmp qt)4.6 (4.9, 4.0)Ior engine overhaul3.8 {4.0,3.3)for oilchange, including filter3.5 (3.7, 3.1) for oil change, without Iilter
OilpumpInner-to-outer rotor clearancePump housing-to-outer rotor clearancePump housing-to rotor axial clearance
0.04 - 0.16 (0.002 - 0.006)0.10 -0.19 (0.004 - 0.007)0.02 -0.07 (0.001 - 0.003i
0.20 (0.008)
0.20 (0.008)
0.15 (0.006)
Relief valvePressure setting at engine oil temp. 176'F (80'C)kPa (kgt/cm,, psi) At ldleAt 3,000 rpm70 (0.7, 10) min.340 {3.5,50) min.
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEW}
RadiatorCoolant capacity , (US q1, lmp qt)
llncluding engine, heater, ILcooling line and reservoirlReservoir capacity:0.61 (0.63 US qt,0.53lmp qt)
M/T
5.9 {6.2, 5.2}tor overhaul3.9 (4.1, 3.4ifor coolant change6.0 (6.3, 5.3ifor overhaul4.0 (4.2, 3.5) for coolant change
Radiator capOpening pressure kPa (kgf/cm?, psi)93 - 123 (0.95 - 1.25, 14 18)
ThermostatStarts to open 'F 1"C)Fully open 'F ("C)
Valve lift at tully open
169 - 176 (76 - 80)194 (90)
8.0 (0.31imin.
Cooling fanThermoswitch "ON" temperature "F {'C)Thermoswitch "OFF" temperature 'F ('C)196 - 203 (91 - 95)Subtract 5 - 14 (3 - 8) trom actual "ON" temperature
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEW}
Pressure regulatorPressure with regulator vacuum hose disconnectedkPa (kgflcm', psi) '97,'98 models'99, '00 rnodels260 - 31012.7 3.2,38- 46)270 -32012.8 3.3,40 - 471
FueltankCapacity / (US gal, lmp gal)58 (15.3, 12.8)
E ngineldle speed with headlights and cooling fan off rpm'97 model'98 model'99, '00 models
MTAT {E or E position)
750 r 50730 1 50
750 t 50750 r 507301 50
Fast idle rpm '97 model'98 model'99, '00 models1,5001 2001,600 r 200
1,5001 2001,5001 2001,600 r 200
ldle CO %0.1 max.
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Design Specifications
ITEMMETRICENGLISHNOTES
DIMENSIONSOverall lengthOverallwidthOverall heightWheelbaseTrack FrontRearSeating capacity
4,510 mm1,750 mm1,608 mm2,622 mrn1,533 mm1,534 mm5lf
177.6 in68.9 in63.3 in103.2 in60.4 in60.4 in
WEIGHT (USA)Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)| 4,165 tbs
WEIGHT (CANADA)Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)1,900 kg
ENGINEType
Cylinder arrangementBore and strokeDisplacementCompression ratio '97,'98 mooers'99, '00 modelsValve train
Lubrication systemOil pump displacement at 6,000 engine rpmWater pump displacement at 7,600 engine rpmFuel required
Water-cooled, 4-stroke DOHCgasoline engineInline 4-cylinder, transverse84.0 x 89.0 mm.1,973 cm3 (m{)
9.2
3.31 x 3.50 in120 cu-in
9.6Belt driven, DOHC4 valves per cylinderForced and wet sump, trochoid pump501 (53 US qt,44 lmp qt)/minute1401 (148 US qt, 123 lmp qt)/minuteUNLEADED gasoljne with 86Pump Octane Number or Higher
STARTERTypeNormal output
NominalvohageHour ratingDirection of rotationWeight
Planetary gear reductionA/T: 1.1 kWM/T: 1.0 kW12V30 secondsClockwise as viewed from gear end3.7 kg 8.2 lbsApprox.
CLUTCHClutch type
Clutch lacing area
MIT
MIT
Single plate dry, diaphragm springTorque converter203 cm, 31.5 sq-in
TRANSMISSIONTransmission type
Primary redLrction
MITSynchronized s-speed torward, 1 reverseElectronically controlled4-speed automatic, 1 reverseDirect I : 1
TypeManualtransmission
Gear ratio 1st2nd3rd4th5thReverse
3.5001.9561.3441.0710.8123.000*,. 3.461*'
*1: '97 - 99 models*2: '00 model
Final reduction Gear typeGear rataoSingle helical gear4.562
Transfer0.434
Rear differential2.533
TypeAutomatic transmission
Gear ratio 1st2nd3rd4thReverse
2.722
1.0790.7111.955
Final reduction Gear typeGear ratioSingle helical gear4.357
Transfer0.393
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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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lgnition System
5.
lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
2.
1.Check the idle speed, and adjust it if necessary (see
section 1 1).
Pull out the service check connector 2P (BRN and
BLK wires) from the connector holder located under
the dash on the front passenger side, then connect
the scs service connector (P/N 07PAz - 0010100) to
it.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (A/T in N or E, Mff in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect the timing light to the No. I ignition wire,
then point the light toward the pointer on the timing
belt cover.
Check the ignition timing in no load conditions:
headlights, blower fan, rear window defogger, and
air conditioner are not operating.
lgnition Timing:
M/T: 16" 12" BTDC (RED) idling in neutral
AlTt'16" !2" BTDC (RED) idling in E or E
CRANKSHAFTPULLEY
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6. lf necessary, adjust the ignition timing as follows.
Loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the
distributor ignition (Dl) housing counterclockwise to
advance the timing or clockwise to retard the tim-
t no,
7.
8.
MOUNTING BOLTS24 N.m {2.4 kgf m, 17 lbtft}
Tighten the distributor mounting bolts, and recheck
the ignition timing.
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the ser-
vice check connector.
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Gharging System
Troubleshooting (cont'd)
Alternator/Regulator Test
NOTE: Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged (see section 23).
FIELDSELECTOR
TESTswtTcH
I
VOLTMEIERPOSmVEt
NEGATIVE TESTERCABI.E {BLKI
(BED)
TESTERINDUCTIVEPICK.UP{GRN)CABLE IREDIAhernator/Regulator Test (cont'd)lI Release the accelerator pedal,and let the engine idle.2 Make sure all accessories areturned off. Turn the selectorswitch to posjtion 2 (charging).3 Remove the inductive pick up,and zero the ammeter.{ Place the inductive pick-upover the battery ground cableso that the arrow points to thebaftery negative terminal.5. Raise the engine speed to2 000 rpm, and hold ir there.
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WHT WIRE
Alternator/Regulator Test:1. Connect a Sun VAT-40 (orequrvalent tester), and turnthe selector switch to position1{sraning).2. Shift to neutral (A/T in E orN) position, and start theengane. Hold the engine at3,000 rpm with no load untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.3. Raise the engine speed to2,000 rpm, and hold it there.
ls the voltage over 15.1 V?
ls the voltage less than 13.5 V?
Altarnator/Regulator Test (cont'd:Apply a load with a VAT-40 untilthe battery voltage drops tobetween 12 - 13.5 V.
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The charging sy3tem b OK.ls the amperage 65 A or more?
Aharnator/Regulator Tesl (cont'd):
With the engine speed still at
2.000 rom, fulllield the alternator.
CAUTION: The voh.ge will tise quickly whon th. ahornato. is tull-li.lded Do not allow
the voltage to exceod 18 V; it mry damago the .loctrictl 3yaiGm.
NOTE: Attach a probe to a VAT-40Iull tield test lead, and inseft the probe into the tull field
access hole at the back of the altemator' Switch the field selector to the "A lGround)" posi-
tion momentarily. and check the amperage readrng.
REGULATOR(Located insidethe ond coverlFULL FIELDACCESS HOLE
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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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