1997 HONDA CR-V Motor ground

BLKG401
GroundWir€ ColorComponent or Circuits Grounded
ABS indicator circuit
ABS control unit
Ashtray light
A/T gear position indicator dimming circuit
Brake fluid level switch
Clock ('98 - 00 models)
Clutch inrerlock switch (M/T)
Clutch switch (Mff)
Cruise main switch
Cruise indicator circuit
Cruise control unit
Dash lights brightness controller
Data iink connector
Daytime running rights control unit (Canada)
Front accessary socket
Gauge and indicators
Heater control panel
lgnition key light control unit ('97 model)
lgnition key switch
Integrated control unit
Interlock control unit (Ay'T)
Parking pin switch {A,/T)
Power window relay
Rear accessary socket relay
Bear window defogger relay
Rear window wiper control unit ('97 model)
Service check connector
Spotlights
SRS indicator circuit
Turn signal/hazard relay
Windshield wiper motor
Windshield wiper/washer switch- plus everything grounded through G402
ABS control unit
Blower motor relay
Blower motor high relay
ELD unit (USA)
Power transistor- plus everything grounded through G401
BLKG402
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Ground Distribution
Ground-to-Component(sl Index (cont'dl
Wire ColorGround
G552
G501
G801
BLK
BLK
BLK
BLK
Component or Circuits Grounded
Audio unit
Driver's door lock actuator (door lock knob switch)
Driver's door lock switch
Driver's power window motor
Keyless door lock control unit ('98 - 00 models)
Power door lock control unit
Power mirror switch
Power window master switch
Driver's seat belt switch
Fuel gauge sending unit
Fuel pump (FP)
Left rear side marker light
Left taillight
Rear accessary socket
Right rear side marker light
Trailer lighting connector
High mount brake light
Rear window defogger
Rear window wiper motor
Rjght taillight- plus eveMhing grounded through G631
Hatch glass opener solenoid
License plate light- plus eveMhing grounded through G6l1
SRS unit
BLK
BLK
BLK
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Power Relays
Relay Test
NOTE: See page 23-86 for turn signal/hazard relay inputIESI.
Normally-opon type:
'1. Check for continuity between the terminats.. There should be continuity between the No. I andNo. 3 terminals when power and ground are con-nected to the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals.. There should be no continuity between the No. 1and No. 3 terminals when power is disconnected.
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Blower motor high relay
Rear accessory socket relay (M/T)
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. Blower motor relay
. Rear window defogger relay
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Normally-open type:
1. Check for continuity between the terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and
No. 2 terminals when power and ground are con
nected to the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals
. There should be no continuitv between the No. 1
and No. 2 terminals when power is disconnected.
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Power window relay
Radiator fan relay
Condenser fan relay
A,/C compressor clutch relay
Reverse relay (A/f)
Horn relay
Rear accessory socket relay {A,/T)
Starter cut relay
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Normally-open type:
1. Check for continuity between the terminals.
. There should be continuity between the No. 4 and
No.3 terminals when power and ground are con-
nected to the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals.
. There should be no continuity between the No. 4
and No. 3 terminals when power is disconnected.
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. ABS pump motor relay
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All Systems:
Cavity WireTest condition
Tost condition
Test: Desired r€sult
Test: Desired result
Intermittent Wipol System:
Cavity Wire
Possible cause if result is not obtained
Possible causs if result is not obtained
414Under all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wire
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Under all conditionsCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 43 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
A6
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 25 (7.5 A)fuse in the
underdash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
B1BLU/BLK
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and windshield wiper
switch at OFF/lNT
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Elown No. 26 (20 A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield wiper switch
Faulty windshield wiper motor
An open in the wire
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lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.26 (20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield wiper motor
An open in the wire
B3YEVBLU
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and windshield wipe.
switch at INT
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.Blown No. 26 (20 A) tuse in theunder-dash fuselrefay box
Faulty windshield wiper switch
An open in the wire
B4WHT/BLK
lgnition switch ON (ll),
and windshield washer
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 26 (20 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty windshield washer switch
An open in the wire
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Wipers/Washers
Rear Window Wiper Gontrol Unit lnput Test -'97 Model
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and theknee bolster {see section 20).
Disconnect the 8P connector from the control unit.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be surethey are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repair
them as necessary. and recheck the system.. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input
tests at the connector.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and correct
the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests are OK, replace the control
UNII.
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CavityTest condhion Test Desir€d r93uhPossible cause il rasuh is not obtained
4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, c402). An open in the wire
GRN
lgnition switch ON (lllCheck for voltage to ground;
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 3 (10 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
'lLT GRN/
RED
lgnition switch ON ( ll),
and rear window
wiper/washer switch
ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 3 (10 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty rear window wiper/washer
switch
An open in the wire
LT GRN/
BLK
lgnition switch ON (lllCheck for voltage to ground;
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 3 {10 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty rear window wiper motor
An open in the wire
LT GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.3 {10 A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty rgar window wiper motorAn open in the wire
5GRN/BLK
lgnition switch ON lll),
and rear window
wiper/washer switch at
washer position
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.3 (10 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty rear window wiper/washer
switch
An open in the wire
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Wiper/Washer Switch Test
Windshield/ReEr Window Wiper/Washer Switch:
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Remove the steering column covers {see section 17)
3. Disconnect the 8P and 6P connectors from the
switch, remove the two screws, and pull out the
switch.
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Check for continuity betlveen the termlnals in each
switch position according to the tables.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch:
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1.
Windshield Wiper Motor Test
Open the hood, remove the cap nuts, and caretully
remove the wiper arms so that they do not touch
the hood.
Remove the cowl cover (see section 201.
Disconnect the 5P connector trom the windshield
wiper motor.
Test the motor by connecting battery power and
ground according to the table.
lf the motor does not tun or fails to run smoothly,
replace it.
Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 (+)
and No. 3 (-) terminals, and run the motor at low or
high speed.
The voltmeter should alternately indicate 0 V 8nd
4 V or less.
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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.
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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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