1997 HONDA CR-V Ground

Check for an open in the witoa(lGP,lGl'lino):
Mgasure voitage between the pri-
mary HO2S 4P connector terminalNo. 3 (secondary HO2S: No. 4) andbody ground.
Bepair opan or short in tho wilobdtween th6 nlo. 15 ALTERNATORSP SENSOR 17.5 Al fu$ .nd th6HO2S {Primrry, S€condtrytl.
Chock lor sn opon in the wires
IPO2SHTC, SO2SHTC' lincl:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Reconnect the HO2S 4P con-nector.3. Disconnect the ECM/PCM con-nector C (31P) (ECM/PCM con-neaor A (32P))*.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Moasure voltage betweenECM/PCM connector terminals82 and Cl (82 and A8)*.
Repsir opsn in tha wire betweentho ECM/PCM (C1, A8.) .nd theHO2S lPrimsry, Socond.ry*}.ls there 0.1 V or less?
Sub.titute a known-good ECM/PCM and rocheck. lf iymptom/indicrtion goes away, repbcethe original ECM/PCM.
('98 - 00 models)
Wire side of female terminals
ECM/FCM CONNECTORS
IGl IBLK/WHT}
PRIMARY HO2S {S.n3or 1l aP CONNECTOR
lc111l
11 2l
r--T -l3t.lL-.IJ------J
lcl /5'tErK/ g,YELI I
Wire side of female terminals
SECONDARY HO2S
{SENSOR 2} 4P CONNECTOR(c7211'
PGl (BLK}
lFrom page 11-12'!)
Chock lor a short in the wi.es(PO2SHTC, SO2SHTC' linol:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the EcM/PcM con-nector C {31P) lECM/PCM con-nector A (32P))*.
3. Check for continuity betweenECM/PCM connector terminalCl (A8)* and body ground.
Roolir 3hort in th. wiro betwoonthe ECM/PCM lC1, A8'l and theHO2S (Primary, S6condary*).ls there continuity?
Sub3tituie s known-good ECM/PCM and rech6ck. It symptom/indicaiion goes away. lgplacoth6 origin.l ECM/PCM.
Wire side of lemale terminals: P0'14'l
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PGM-FI System
Knock Sensor {KSl
('99 - 00 models) The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Troublo Code (DTC) P0325: A malfunction in the circuit ofthe Knock Sensor (KS).
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 131P}
Wire side of female terminals
KS 1P CONNECTOR IC13?'
KSIRED/BLU)
KS(BED/BLU)
Wire side ol femaletermtnals
ECM/PCM CONNECTORc (31P)
- The MIL has been rooorted on.- DTC m325 is storod.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCir, Reset Procedure,2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator tan comes on,then let it idle.3. Hold the engine at 3,000 -
4,000 rpm for at least 60 sec-onds,
Intermittent lailu.e, 3ystom is OKat thi3 tim. (te3t drive m.y benacalLrYr.Chock to. poor connsctions olloora wiros rt C137 lknock aon-.o. (KS)) and ar the ECM/FCM.
Ch€ck tor a short in the wir6 {KSlinel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2, Disconnect the knock sensorlP connector.3. Check lor continuity betweenECM/PCM connector terminals C3 and body ground.
Replil rhort in the n irg b6{wocntho ECM/PCM lc:ll and the knocks€ngr1.
Check fo..n open in the wire{KS line):Check for continuity betweenECM/PCM connector terminal C3and knock sensor connector ter,minal No. 1.
B.pair opon in the wirc lrotweenlho ECM/PCM lctl and thc knockacnsor.
ls there cont;nuity?
Substitute a known-good knocksensor and recheck.
ls DTC P0325 indicated?Bcpl.ce the original knock 3€nsor,
Substituto a known-good ECM/PCM and .echeck. lf 3ymptom/indication goes away, replacethe original ECM/PCM.
NOTE: Torque the knock s6nsor to31 N.m (3.2 kgl.m, 23 lbf.ft).
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Wire side ot female terminals
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PGM-FI System
Grankshaft Position/Top Dead Center/Cylinder Position (CKP/TDC/CYPI
Sensor (cont'd)
DISTRIBUTOR10P CONNECTOR tCl2l)CKP P
IBLUITDC P {GRNI
PCM CONNECTORS C I31P)
CKP P TDC P CYP PIBLU) IGRNI IYEL}
Terminal side ofmale terminals
IREDI IBLK)
Wire side offemale terminals
{WHT)
{From page 1'1-131)
Check for a short in the CKP/TDC/CYP sensor:Check for continuity to bodyground on both terminals of theindicated sensor individually (see
table on page 1l 131).
R€plac€ the distributor ignitionhousing {see section 4}.ls there continuity?
Ch€ck fo. an open in the wires{CKP/TDC/CYP lines):'1. Reconnect the distributor 10Pconnector.2. Disconnect PCM connector C(31P).
3. Measure resistance betweenthe terminals of the indicatedsensor on the PCM connectorlseetable on page 1l 131).
Repair open in the indicated sen-sor wires {se6 table on page 11-131).ls there 350 - 700 0?
Check tor a short in the wires{CKP/TDC/CYP linesllCheck for continuity betweenbody ground and PCM connectorterminals C2, C3 and/or C4 individ-
R€Dair short in the indicatod sen-sor wires lsee table on page 11-13rI.ls there continuity?
Substitute a known-good PCM,and recheck. lf symptom/indica-tion goes away, r€place lhe origi-nal PCM.
CKP P TDC P CYP P
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TDCP (GRN)
CYPP (YEL}
TDCM (REDI
'98 - 00 models:
'98 model:DISTRIBUTOR 1OPCoNNECTOR (C121)
CYPM IBLKI
Terminal side of male terminals
'99 - 00 modelr:DISTRIBUTOR 8PcoNNECTOR {C121)
TDC M (RED}
Terminal side of male terminals
CKP P
{BLU)
'98 modeliTDC P {GRNI
CKP MIWHT)
TOC P
IGRNI
CYP P(YEL)
(RED)
CYP M(BLKI
M
female terminals(cont'd)
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TDC P (GNN}
CYP P IYEL}
CYP M IBLKI
SENSORDTCSENSORERMINAT):'99 mode
ECM/PCMIERMINAIWIRECOLOR
CKPP0335P0336
1 t2)c8BLU
8 (6)c9
TDCP1361Pl362
2 (3)c20GBN
9 (7)c21RED
CYPP]381P]382
3 (4)c29YEL
10 {8)c30BLK
ECM/PCM CONNECTOFS C {31P)
The MIL ha3 been reoorted on.DTC P0335. P0336, P1361,P1362. P1381 andlor P13V arestor€d,
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Procedure.2. Start the engine.Intermittant tailure, svstom is OKat this time. Check for poor con-nections or loose wirgs al C121{distributo.l .nd at the ECM/PCM.
ls DTC P0$5, m$6, Pl361, P1362,P1381 and/or Pl382 indicated?
Check for an open in th6 CKP/TDC/CYP sensor:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the distributor 10P(8P)* connector.3, Measure resistance betweenthe terminals of the indicatedsensor {see table).
Rephce the distributor ignitionhouaing l3e9 3oction 4).ls there 350 700 0?
Check for a short in the CKP/TDC/CYP s€nsor:Check for continuity to bodyground on both terminals of theindicated sensor individually (see
table).
Replaco tho distributor ignitionhousing lsee soction tll.
Check for an op€n in th6 wiresICKP/TDC/CYP linesl:1. Reconnect the distributor 10P(8P)* connector.2. Disconnect ECM/PCM connec-tor C (31P).
3. Measure resistance betweenthe terminals of the indicatedsensor on the ECM/PCM connector (see table).
Repair open in the indicated sen-sor wires lsee t.ble).ls there 350 700 O?
(To page 11-134)
':'99 - 00 models
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PGM-FI System
Grankshaft Position/Top Dead Center/Cylinder Position (CKP/TDC/CYPI
Sensor {cont'd}
(From page 11 133)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {3IPI
Wire side of female terminals
Chock lor r 3hon in tho wirerICKP/TDC/CYP lin6):Check for continuity betweenbody ground and ECM/PCM con-nector terminals C8, C20 and/orC29 individually.
Rep.ir lhort in ths indicated son-aor wiroa 136o table on prge 11-133).
Substituto r known-good ECM/PCM, and .6chock. tf 3ymptom/indication goe3 swey, replrcetho original ECM/PCM.
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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI
lPosoo-]-'. |posol l-'
'97 modol:
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code {DTC} P0500*'or P0501*r: A range/perfor-
mance in the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) circuit. * I ; A/T*2i Mfi
FCM CONNECTORS
A t32Pl
LG1(BRN/BLK)
NOTE: Do not use the engine to turn thofront wheels with th6 rear wheels on theground. The 4WD system will engage andthe vehicle will suddenlv Iurch forward.
Wire side ot female terminals
LGl
{BRN/BLKI
(cont'd)
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The MIL hes boen roported on.DTC m501 is 3tor€d.
Problom verificetion:1. Test'drive the vohicle.2. Check the vehicle speed withthe scan tool,
lntormittent tailure, rystom b OKat thia timo. Chock tor poor con-nection3 or 10o3o wires rt C129lvss) .nd rr rhe Pcfr4,
ls the correct speed indicated?
Chock for an open in tho PiCM:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Block the rear wheels and setthe parking brake.3. Jack up the lront of the vehicleand support it with saletystands.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
5. Elock the right front wheel andslowly rotate the left trontwheel by hand.6. Measure voltage betweenPCM connector terminals C18and A9.
Substitulc a known-good PCMand .och6ck. It symptom/indicd.tion go.a away, .cplaco tho origi-nel FCM.
Doesthe voltage pulse 0 Vand 5 V or battery voltage?
Check for a .hort in the PCM:L Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PCM con'nector C (31P).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Elock the right front wheeland slowly rotate the left front
5. Measure vohage between PCMconnector terminals C18 andA9.
Substituto e known-good PCMand rochock. f rymptom/indica-tion goos rwry, roplsc. tho origi-nalFCM.
Doesthe voltage pulse 0 Vand 5 V or battery voltage?
- Repair short in the wirebetween the PCM lC18l,cruise control unit, speodo-meter, and VSS,- Repair opon in the wirebetween the PCM {C181 .ndrhe vss.- f wire is OK. tost lho VSS l3oosoction 231.
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PGM-FI System
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI {cont'd}
'98 - 00 models:
ECM/PCM CONNECTORS
B t25Pl
NOTE (4WD): Do not use the engine to turnthe front wheels with the rear wheels on theground. The 4WD system will engage andthe vehicle will suddenly lurch forward.
Wire side of female terminals
- The MIL ha3 been reDoned on.- DTC P0500" or P0501*1 i33torod.
Probl6m verification:1. Test-drive the vehicle.2. Check the vehicle speed withthe scan tool,
Intermittont failu.e, svstem is OKat thk time. Check for poor con-nection! or loose wiros at C129lvss) .nd ar the EcM/PcM.
ls the correct speed indicated?
Check for rn open in the ECM/PCM:l Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Elock the rear wheels and setthe parking brake.3. Jack up the front oI the vehicleand support it with satetystands.4. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.5. Block the right front whoel andslowly rotate the lett front
6. Measure voltage betweenECM/PCM connector termi-nals 820 and C23.
Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and rochock. ll symptom/indicetion 9063 away, .oplace th€origin.l ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage pulse between0 V and 5 V or battery voltage?
Check for a short in the ECM/PCMI1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector C 131P).3. Turn the ignition swilch ON {ll).4. Block the right front wheeland slowly rotate the left front
5. Moasure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals 820and C23.
Sub.titute a known-good ECM/PCM and rschock. It rymptom/indication goos .w.y. replecerhe original ECM/PCM.
Does the voltage pulse betlveen0 V and 5 V or battery voltage?
- R.pair short in the wirobetwe€n the ECM/PCM lC23).nd tho VSS.- Roprir open in th6 wirebotweon the ECM/PCM lc23land th6 vss.- It wirc is OK, te3t ihe VSS(!€e soetion 23).
B (25P)
1
*2:Mft
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PGM-FI System
Elestrical Load Detector (ELDI (USA Modell
The scan tool indic€tes Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1297: A low voltage problem in the Electrical Load
Detector (ELD) circuit.
'97 model:
ELD 3P CONNECTOR {C354I
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ler-
O) tcnrulaeot
Y
Wire side ot female terminals
PCM CONNECTOR D I16P)
Wire side of female terminals
Problem vsriticltion:1. Do the PCM Feset Procedure.2. Start the engine.3. Turn on the headlights.
Intormittent lailuic, 3vstom k OKat thk time. Ch.ck tor poor con-nections or loose wiro3 at C127(loc.ted on PCM b.sckot), C354{ELO, .nd at tho FCM.
ls DTC P1297 indicated?
Ch.ck for 3hort in lho ELD:Measure voltage between bodyground and the ELD 3P connectorterminal No.3.
ls there approx. 4.5 V?
Check for a short in tho wire IELlinel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect PCM connector D(16P).
3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and PCM connector terminal D16.
Rcpair 3hort in tho $rire botwo€nthe PcM lDl6l and tho ELD.
Substituto a known-good PCMand rocheck. lf 3ymptom/indic.-tion goos !w!y, repl.ce the origi-nal PCM.
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