1997 HONDA CR-V Bumper

Lighting SystemHeadlights
Dafime Running Lights Resistor
Test (Canada)
CAUTION: The d.ytime running lights resistor becomesvery hot when the daytime running lights are on; do nottouch it or the attaching hardware immediately allerthe lighls have been turned off.
1. Disconnect the 3P connector from the resistor.
Measure the resistance between the resistor termi-nal No. 1 (or No. 2) and the power terminal No. 3.
Resistance: 1.0 - 2.0 O
Replace the resistor with a new one if any of theresistances are beyond specification.
23-80
Replacement
CAUTION: Halogen headlights bGcome very hot in use;do not touch them or the attaching hardware immedi-ately after they have been turned oft.
1. Remove the front bumper (see section 2O).
2. Remove the mounting bolts.
3. Disconnect each connector, then remove the head-light assembly.
HEADLIGHT: 60/55 W
TURN SIGNAL/SIDE MARKER LIGHT:
2118 W {37 model}
2718 W ('98 - 00 modelsl
PARKING LIGHT:5 W l'97 modell
3CP {'98 - 00 modelsl
HEADLIGHT ASSEMELY
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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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Horn Test
1. Remove the front bumper (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the horn
3, Remove the horn.
2P CONNECTOR
Test the horn by connecting battery power to one
terminal and grounding the other. The horn should
sound.
4.
HORN
23-105
5. lf the horn fails to sound, replace it
Circuit Diagram
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KEYLESSiPOWEFDOOR LOCKCONTROLUNIT
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Wipers/Washers
1.
Rear Window Wiper Motor Test
Remove the tailgate trim panel (see section 20),
Disconnect the 4P connector from the wiper motor
assembly.
4P CONNECTOR
WIPEBLOWER COVEnPush tabto release,
Test the motor by connecting battery power to theNo. I terminal, and ground to the No. 3 terminal.
lf the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly,replace it.
Reconnect the 4P connector to the wiper motor.
Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 4 (+)
and No. 2 (-) terminals.
Run the motor by turning the wiper/washer switchoN.
The voltmeter should alternately indicate 0 V and11 V or less.
4.
5.
23-120
1.
Washer Motor Test
Remove the front bumper (see section 20).
Disconnect the 2P connectors from the washermolors,
REAR WINDOWWASHER MOTOR
Test the washer motor by connecting battery power
and ground according to the table.
lf the motor fails to run smoothly, replace it.lf the motor runs smoothly, but little or no washerfluid is pumped, check for a disconnected orblocked washer hose, or a clogged pump outlet inthe motor.
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Battery
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Disconnected
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