1997 HONDA CR-V battery terminals

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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Gonnector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
How to ldentity Connectors:
ldentification numbers have been assigned to all connectors, The number is preceded by the letter "C" for connectors.
"G" for ground terminals or "T" for non-ground terminals.
Location
HarnessEngine CompartmsntDashboardOthers lFloor, Door,
8oof, Tailgate)
Starter cableT1, T2 and @
Battery ground cableG1 and O
Engine ground cableT3
Transmission ground cableT4
G3
Engine wire harnessC101 through C137
T101 and T102
G101
Engine compartment ware harnessC201 through C218
G201 and G202
Under-hood ABS fuse/relay box
wire harness
t5ano9
Main wire harnessC301 through C309
C351 through C361
C401 through C447
G401 and G402
Dashboard wire harnessC501 through C524 (C525)
G501
Left side wire harnessC551 through C581
G551, G552 and G553
Right side wire harnessC601 through C605
lnterior wire harnessC701 through C703
Rear bumper wire harnessC641 through C643
Heater sub-harnessC731 through C740
Secondary heated oxygen sensor
sub-harness
C721 through C722
Combination switch sub-harnessC751 through C760
Driver's door wire harnessC661 through C667
Front passenger's door wire harnessC6Tl through C676
Left rear door wire harnessC681 through C684
Right rear door wire harnessC69'l through C694
Rear wire harnessC611 through C520
Tailgate wire harnessC631 through C634
G631
SRS main harnessC801 through C808
G801
High mount brake light sub-harnessC651 through C653
Fuel tank oressure sensor sub-harnessC645 through C647
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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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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.
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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).
9.
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Integrated Control Unit
A1 --------> A7
Input Test -'98 - 00 Models (cont'dl
YEL/BLULT GRNWHT/BLK
GRN/BLKLT GRN/REO
Wire side offemale terminals
A8------->A14WHT/BLK
Key-in/Se8t Beft Reminder, Lights-on Remindol System:
BLU/RED
Cavity WireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible caus€ it result is not obtained
Bulb Check System lBrake System Lightl:
Cavity WireTest conditionTest: Desired resultPossible caus€ if result is not obtained
A4
lgnition switch ON (ll),
brake fluid reservoir
full, and parking brake
lever down
Connect to ground: Brake system
light should come on.
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Blown brake system light bulb
An open in the wire
A13
lgnition switch at
START ( lll), and
A,/T gear position
switch E or E
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 31 {7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty sta rter cut relay
Faulty A,/T gear position switch (A,/T)
Faulty clutch interlock switch (M/T)
Poor ground {G101: AfI. G401 and
G402: M/T)
An open in the wire
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A8
Combination light
switch ON
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 30 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON ( ll),
and driver's seat belt
switch unbuckled
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Poor ground {G552)
Faulty seat belt switch
Blown seat belt reminder light
bu lb
An open in the wirelgnition switch ON (ll),
and driver's seat belt
switch buckled
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
814GRN
Driver's door openCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity,
. Faulty driver's door switch. An open in the wire
Driver's door closedCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be no continuity.
B8BLU/RED
lgnition key inserted
into the ignition key
swrtch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 'l V or less.
Poor ground (G401, G402)
Faulty ignition key switch
An open in the wire
lgnition key removed
from the ignition key
switch
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
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Daytime Running Lights Control Unit Input Test (Canadal
1.Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolstet (see section 20).
Disconnect the connectors from the daytime run-
ning lights control unit.
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.
lf the terminals look OK, make the tollowing
inout tests at the connector'
- lf anv test indicates a problem, find and correct
the cause, then recheck the system.
- lf all the input tests prove OK, the control unrt
IPCONNECTOR
must be faulty; replace it.
T€st condition
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
CONTBOL UNIT
Tost: Desired result
8P CONNECTOR
YEL/BLK
GRN/RED
Possible cause ii r$uh is not obtained
BLK/WHT
Cavity
RED/GRN
B1BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402)
. An open in the wire
A2BLK,4iVHT
Under all conditionsCheck tor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 20 (7.5 A) luse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
82YEUBLK
lgnition switch oN (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 18 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash tuse/relay box
Faulty ignition switch
An open in the wire
A4RED
Combination light
switch in " =D " Posi-
uon
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.,tg (30 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
A1WHT/RED
Combination light
switch OFF; connect a
jumper wire between
the 82 and 41 termi-
nals, then turn the igni-
tion switch ON (ll)
Headlights (high beam) should
come on, (and high beam
indicator should come on).
Poor ground (G201. G202, G401,
G402)
Blown headlight bulbs
Faulty daytime running lights
resrslor
An open in the wire
R'IGRN/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll),
brake fluid reservoir
full. and parking brake
lever down
Connect to ground: The brake
system light should come on.
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relaY box
Blown brake system light
An open in the wire
B68EDlGRNParking brake lever upCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity
. Faulty parking brake switch
. An open in the wire
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Turn SignallHazard Flasher System
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay Input Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review theSRS component /ocations, precautions, ano proceoures
in the SRS section (24) before performing repairs or ser-vice.
1.Remove the turn signal/hazard relay from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Inspect the relay and luselrelay box socket terminals
to be sure they are all making good contact.
lf the terminals are bent, loose or corroded,reparr them as necessary, and recheck the system.lf the terminals look OK, make the following
input tests at the fuse/relay box socket.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the turn signal/
hazard relay must be faulty; replace it.
CavityTest conditionTesl: Desired results
FUSE/RCLAY BOXSOCKET
Possible cause if result is not obtained
'1
IF\_-'l -]l
$ o{+-/ll ll
2Under all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401, G402). An open in the wjre
3
lgnition switch ON (lllConnect for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 12 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
Hazard warning switch ONConnect for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 53 (10 A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
1
Hazard warning switch
ON; connect the No. 1
terminal to the No. 3
terminal.
Hazard lights should come on.Poor ground (G201. c202, c401,
G402, G553, G611, c631)
Faulty hazard warning switch
An open in the wire
lgnition switch ON (ll) and
turn signal switch in right
or left; connect the No. 'l
terminal to the No.3
terminal.
Right or left turn signal lights should
come on.
. Faulty turn signal switch
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Control Unit Input Test
l. Bemove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the knee bolster (see section 20).
2, Disconnect the 5P connector from the control unit.
3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose orcorroded, repairthem 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 prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
IGNITION KEY LIGHTCONTROL UNIT
5P CONNECTOR
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Test conditionCavityWireTest: Desired resultPossible cause if r€sult is not obtained
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground {G401, G402}. An open in the wire
'IWHT/GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No. 33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
GRN
Driver's door openCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
. Faulty driver's door switch. An open in the wire
Driver's door closedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be 4 V or more.
WHT/BLK
Under all conditionsConnect to ground: lgnition key
light should come on.
Blown No. 33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Blown ignition key light bulb
An open in the wire
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