1997 HONDA CR-V va cover

Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions
Bef ore Troubleshootin g
. Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
box.
. Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and
clean. and tight connections.
. Check the alternator belt tension.
CAUTION:
. Do not quick-charge a battery unless the battery
ground cable has been disconnected, otherwise you
will damage the alternator diodes.
. Do not attempt to crank thc engins wilh the battery
ground cable loosely connected or you will severely
damage the wiring.
Handling Connestors
. Make sure the connectors are clean and have no loose
wire terminals,
. N4ake sure multiple cavity connectors are packed with
grease (except water-tight connectors).
. All connectors have push-down release type locks.
Some connectors have a clip on their side used to
attach them to a mount bracket on the body or on
another component. This clip has a pull type lock.
Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected
unless you first release the lock and remove the con-
nector from its mount bracket.
LOCKINGPAWL ONOTHERHALF OFPulltodisengage
LOCKING TAB
CONNECTORBRACKET
Never try to disconnect connectors by pulling on
their wires; pull on the connector halves instead.
Alwavs reinstall olastic covers.
Before connecting connectors, make sure the termi-
nals are in place and not bent.
. Check for loose retainers and rubber seals.
RETAINER
The backs of some connectors are oacked with
grease. Add grease if necessary. lf the grease is con
taminated. reolace it.
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Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions (cont'dl
Insen the connector all the way and make sure it is
securely Iocked.
Position wires so that the open end of the cover faces
down.
V
Faceopen end
Handling Wires and Harnesges
. Secure wires and wire harnesses to the frame with
their respective wire ties at the designated locations.
. Remove clips carefully; don't damage their locks.
Slip pliers under the clip base and through the hole at
an angle, then squeeze the expansion tabs to release the
clrD.
After installing harness clips, make sure the harness
doesn't interfere with any moving pans.
Keep wire harnesses away from exhaust pipes and
other hot parts, trom sharp edges of brackets and
holes. and from exoos€d screws and bolts.
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T€sting and Repairs
. Do not use wires or harnesses with broken insulation.
Replace them or repair them by wrapping the break
with electricaltape.
. After installing parts, make sure that no wires are
pinched under them.
. When using electrical test equipment, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and those described in
this manual.
. lf possible, insert the probe of the tester from the
wire side (except waterproof connector).
. Seat grommets in their grooves properly.
. Use a probe with a tapered tip.
Refer to the instructions in the Honda Terminal Kit for
identification and replacement of connector termi-
nals.
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Ground Distribution
Ground-to-Component(sl Index
GroundWire Color
G2
G3
G 10'l
G201
G202
G351
BLIVRED
BRN
BLK
BLK
BRN/BLK
BLK
BLK
BLK
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Component or Circuits Grounded
Battery
Valve Cover
Transmission housing
A,/T gear position switch
ECM (PG1, PG2) ('98 - 00 models: M/T)
PCM (PG1, PG2l (Avrr)
PGM-FI main relay
Power steering pressure (PSP) switch
Radiator fan switch
VSS
Data link connector
ECM (1G1, LG2) ('98 - 00 models: M/T)
PCM (LGI, LG2) (IVT)
Shielding:
between ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (Ay'T) and CKF sensorbetween ECM {'98 - 00 modets: M/T} or pCM (Ay'T) and CKp sensorbetween ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (rVT) and CYP sensorbetween ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (Ay'T) and TDC sensorbetween ECM {'98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (ly'T) and countershaft speed sensor (Ay'T)
between ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM {A,,/T) and mainshaft sp€ed sensor {!VT)between ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (A,/T) and primary HO2Sbetween ECM ('98 - 00 models: M/T) or PCM (Ay'T) and secondary HO2SHorn (High)
Horn {Low}
Radiator fan motor
Right headlight
Right front parking light
Right front side marker light
Right front turn signal light
Condenser fan motor
Cruise actuator
Left front parking light
Left front side marker light
Left front turn signal light
Left headlight
Rear window washer motor
Windshield washer motor
ABS pump motor
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Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box
I
Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section (241 before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
Removal:
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-
set buttons (with anti-theft feature).
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable, and wait at least three min-
utes.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
4. Remove the two mounting nuts, and pull the under-
dash fuse/relay box out from under the dash
Disconnect the connectors from the under-dash
fuse/relay box (see section 24 for the SRS main har-
ness connector), and take out the under-dash fuse/
relay oox.
Installation:
1. Connect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/
relay box (see section 24 for the SRS main harness
connector), then install the under-dash lusehelay
box in the reverse order of removal.
2. lnstall the knee bolster and the driver's dashboard
lower cover (see section 20).
3. Connect the battery positive cable, then connect the
negative cable.
4. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets (with anti-thett fea-
ture).
5. Confirm that all systems work properly
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Battery
Test
@M. Battery fluid (eleqtrolyte) contains sulturic acid. lt may couse sevore burns if it gets on your skin or in your eyes. Wearprotective clothing and a fac6 shield.- lf elestrolyte gets on your skin o. clothos, rinse it otf with wator imm€diately.- lf €leqtrolyte gets in your eyes. tlush it out by splashing water in your syes for at least 15 minutes; call a physicianimmediately.
. A battery gives off hydrogon gas. lf ignited, the hydrogen will €xplode and could crack the battery case and splatt€racid on you. Kgop sparks. flamss, and cigarettes away from the batt€ry,. Overcharging will raise the tomperatute of the electrolyte. This may torcs electrolyto to spray out of the battEry vents,Follow the charger manutacturer's instructions, and charge the battery at a proper ral€,
Use either a JCI or Bear ARBST tester, and follow the manufacturer's procedures. lf you don't have one of tnese comput-erized testers, follow this conventional test procedure:
To get accurate results, the temperature ofthe electrolyte must be between 70.F (21.c) and loo"F (38"c).
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lf the case is cracked or the terminals are roose.
replace the batterv.
Check Indicator EYE Color
lf the indicator shows low electrolyte, add distilled
water if possible.
EYE Indicates OK
Test Load Capacity (#1)
. Apply 300 amp load for 15 seconds to remove surfacecharge.. Allow 15 seconds recovery period.. Apply test load (see Test Load Chart).. Record voltage at the end of 15 seconos.
Voltage stays above 9.6
volts; battery is OK.
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BATTERY CODE
i
5582{LtS)-MF
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Charge on High Setting (40 amps)
Charge until EYE shows charge is OK, plus an additional 30 minutes to
assure Jull charge.
NOTE: lf the battery charge is very low, it may be necessary to bypass
the charger's polarity protection circuitry.
lf the EYE does not show charge is OK within three hours, the battery is
no-good; replace it. Write down how long the battery was charged.
Test Load Capacity (#2)
. Apply 300 amp load for 15 seconds to remove surface charge.
. Allow 15 Seconds recovery period,
. Apply test load (see Test Load Chart).
. Record voltage at the end ot 15 seconds.
Voltage drops below 9.6 volts;
battery is no-good,Voltage stays above 9.6 volts;
battery is OK.
TEST LOAD CHART
Use the test load or use 1/2 the cold cranking amps (CCA) printed on
the label on the top of the battery. lf neither is indicated. use the infor-
mation below:
BATTERY
CODE
COLD CRANKING
AMPS (CCA)
TEST LOAD
{amps)
55410200
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lgnition Switch
Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24} before performing repairs or ser
vtce.
L lMake sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for theradio's preset buttons (wilh anti-theft feature).
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster {see section 20).
4. Disconnect the 5P connector from the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the 3P connector from the main
wtre narness,
5P CONNECTOR
Wire side oftemale terminals
Check tor continuity between the terminals in eachswitch position according to the table.
rernrnal
ros[ron \
I(ACC)I3l{BAT}5flG1)30G2iI1llsrl
0 (LocK)
r(Acclo--o
fl (oN)G_o
III (START)o--.o
7.
{ I | 3P connector
lf the continuity checks do not agree with the table,replace the electrical switch.
After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theftcode for the radio, then enter the customer's radio
station presets (with anti-theft feature).
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3P CONNECTOR
Electrical Switch Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24) before performing repairs or ser-vice.
1. Make sure you have the anti-thett code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons (with anti-theft feature).
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
4. Disconnect the 5P connector from the under,dash
tuse/relay box and the 3P connector f.om the main
wire harness {see left column).
7.
Remove the steering column covers (see section'17 t.
Insert the ignition key, and turn it to "0".
Remove the two screws and the electrical switchfrom the steering lock,
swrTcHLOCK CYLINDER
lnstall in the reverse order of removal.
After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theftcode for the radio, then enter the customer's radiostation presets (with antj-theft feature).
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Integrated Gontrol Unit
Input Test -'97 Model
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24) before performing repairs or service.
'1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 'l0P connector from the inteorated control unit.
3. Remove the integrated control unit from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
4. 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.
.lftheterminalslookOK,makethefollowinginputtestsattheconnectorandthefuse\
/relayboxsocket.- 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.
INTEGRATEO CONTROL UNIT
rOP CONNECTOR
female terminals
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