1998 HONDA CR-V Codes

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures
How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlLl has been reported on, or there is a driveability problem, use the appropri-ate procedure below to diagnose and repair the problem.
A. When the MIL has come on:
1. Connect the Honda PGM Tester or an OBD Il scan tool to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) located behind theright side of the center console.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the DTC and note it. Also check and note
the freeze frame data.
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart and
begin troubleshooting.
NOTE:
. SeetheOBDll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.. The scan tool or tester can read the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), freeze frame data, current data, and otherEngine Control Module (ECM}/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) data.. Freeze frame data indicates the engine conditions when the first malfunction, misfire or fuel trim malfunction wasdetected. lt can be useful information when troubleshootino.
B. When the MIL has not come on, but there is a driveability problem, refer to the Symptom Chart on page 11-64.
C. DTCs will be indicated by the blinking of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) with the SCS service connector con-nected.
Connect the SCS service connector to Service Check Connector as shown. {The 2P Service Check Connecror rslocated behind the right side of the center console.) Turn the ignition switch ON 0l).
DATA LINK CONNECTOR I16PI
1 1-60
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Checking the Diagnostic Trouble Code IDTCI
with the Servic€ Check Connestol and Special Tool
when the PcM senses an abnormality in the input or output systems' the E ('97 - 98) or E (gS - OO) indicator light in the
gauge assembly may blink.
When the Service Check Connector (2P) (located under the dash on the passenger side) is connected with the special tool
as shown, the E or E indicator light will blink the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) when the ignition switch is turned ON
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when the E or E indicator light has been reponed on, connect the service check connector (2P) to the special tool
Then turn ON (ll) the ignition switch and observe the E or E indicator light'
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SCS SERVICE CONNECTOR07PAz - (x!l0100
codes 1 through 9 are indicated by individual short blinks. codes 1o and above are indicated by a series of long and short
blinks. one long blink equals 1o short blinks. Add the long and short blinks together to determine the code. After deter-
mining the code, refer to the electrical system symptom-to-component chart on pages 14-60 and 14-61 for the '97 model,
and pages 14-62 and 14-63 tor the '98 - 00 models.
Sr. DTC 1
S.. DTC 2
Long blinkShori blink! {fiv. timt l
Sc. DTC 15
(cont'd)
'99 - O0 models '97 - 98 models
Short blinl lonc.)
14-57
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Troubleshooting Index
This operation can also be done with the Honda pGM Teste..
*: lf DTcs 11-18 {wheel sensor codes) were detected the last time the vehicle was driven, the ABs indicator wi

stav onuntil the ignition switch is turned ON (ll), and the control unit confirms that the wheel sensors are OK,
19-40
DTC3R DIAGNOSIS/SYMPTOM
DETECTION TIMING
PROBLEM
LOCATION
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DTC
OFFABS indicator does not come on.19,4'l
ONABS indicator does not go off. (No DTC)19-43't1
oN*Wheel sensor {open/short to body ground/short topower)oooo
FR
19-45
13FL't5RR
17RL
12
oN*Wheel sensor/Pulser (chipped pulser gearlelectrical
notse,ooo
FR
19-45
't4FL
RR
18RL
31
ONSolenoid (open/short to body ground/short topower/stuck)ooo
FR-IN
19-47
32FR-OUT
FL.IN
34FL-OUT
RB-IN
36RR-OUT
37RL-IN
38RL.OUT
ONMotor lockoo19-49
ONMotor stuck OFFoo19-49
53ONMotor stuck ONo19-49
54ONMain relay stuck OFFoooia_at
6lONlgnition voltage (low voltage/high voltage)oooo'19-54
81ONoooo19-55
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Body Electrical
Speciaf Toofs ,...,..,.............-.23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ......,.,..........,.................. 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting ........,.,.,...,,.,......... 23-5
Wire Color Codes ...,....,.. 23-5
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ..,.,......,......................... 23-6
Dashboard ,.,.,..............-.- 23-7
Door ....................... .........23-10
Index to Cilcuits and Sysiems
Accessory Socket .. ,....,.,..,.,. 23-95*Airbags ................ .,....,. Sestion 24
Air Conditioning ,.,.,.... Section 22
Alternator ................... Section 4
Anti-lock Brake System {ABSI ................... Section 19'A/T Gear Position Indicator ....................... Section 1,1
Automatic Transmission System ...........,.. Section 14
Battery ................... ..............23-50
Blower Controls .,...,.,, Section 22
Charging System ....... Seqtion il
Clock -'98 Model ................ 23-98
Connector ldentification and Wire HarnessRouting .................. ......... 23.11
Cruise Control ............ Ssction 4
Dash Lights Brightness Contlo||er ..................... 23-90
Fan Conlrols ...,......,.... Section 10
Fuel Pump ,..,.,...,....,.... Section 11
Fuses...................... .,,.,.,.,.,,.,23-40*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ......-....-..23-58
Fuel Gauge .....,.,..... Section 11
Speedometer ..,..........,... 23-56
Ground Distribution ,....,.,...23-46
Hatch Glsss ODenor .........................,.,.,.,.,..,.,.,.,,. 23-121
Heater Controls .-........ Soction 21*Horns.,...,..,.,.,....... ................23"104*fgnition Switch ,,.,.,..,.,.,,.,.,.,23-51
lgnition Key Light System -'97 Mod6l .............. 23.88
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BODY
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Five-step Troubleshooting
1.
3.
Verify The Complaint
Turn on all the components in the problem circuit to
verify the customer complaint. Note the symptoms.
Do not begin disassembly or testing until you have
narrowed down the problem area.
Analyze The Schematic
Look up the schematic for the problem circuit.
Determine how the circuit is supposed to work by
tracing the current paths from the power feed
through the circuit components to ground. lf several
circuits fail at the same time, the fuse or ground is a
likely cause,
Based on the symptoms and your understanding of
the circuit operation, identify one or more possible
causes of the problem.
lsolate The Problem By Testing The Circuit
Make circuit tests to check the diagnosis you made
in step 2. Keep jn mind that a logical, simple proce-
dure is the key to efficient troubleshooting. Test for
the most likely cause of failure first. Try to make
tests at points that are easily accessible,
Fix The Problem
Once the specific problem is identified, make the
repair. Be sure to use proper tools and safe proce-
dures.
Make Sure The Circuit Works
Turn on all components in the repaired circuit in all
modes to make sure you've fixed the entire prob-
lem. lf the problem was a blown fuse, be sure to
test all of the circuits on the fuse. lvlake sure no new
problems turn up and the original problem does nol
recur.
4.
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Wire Color Codes
The following abbreviations are used to identify wire
colors in the circuit schematics:
WHT ............................. White
YEL,.............................. Yellow
BLK ..........,................... Black
BLU .............................. Blue
GRN .............................Green
RED .............................. Red
ORN .............................Oran9e
PNK.....,........................ Pink
BRN .............................. Brown
GRY .............................. Gray
PUR .........,.................... Purple
LT BLU ..................,...... Light Blue
LT GRN ........................ Light Green
The wire insulation has one color or one color with
another color stripe. The second color is the stripe.
WHT/BLK
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Transmitter Programming
Storing transmitter codes:
The codes of up to three transmitters can be read into
the kevless receiver unit memory (lf a fourth code is
stored. the code which was inDUt first will be erased.)
NOTE: lt is important to maintain the time limits
between the steps.
1.
11.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock or unlock
button with the transmitter aimed at the vehicle.
Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Within 1 to 4 sec.. push the transmitter lock or
unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the
vehicle.
Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
Within 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock or
unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the
vehicle.
Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF,
Within 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Within 1 to 4 sec., push the transmitter lock of
unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the
vehicle.
Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock
aduators.
Within 8 sec., aim the transmitters (up to three)
whose codes you want to store at the receiver, and
press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door
lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and pull out the key.
Confirm proper operation with the new code{sl.
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12.
13.
14.
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15.
23-131
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