1998 HONDA CR-V Engine light is on

Charging System
Troubleshooting (cont'dl
'97 modol: Alternator Control System Test {U.S.A. model)
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation ofthe ELD by checking for a DTC (see section .11).
CAUTION: Be sure to use a voltmeterwith ils positive terminal connected tobattery positive and hs negative termi-nalto the 4P connector terminal No. 2.
BATTERY
Wire side offemale terminals
{WHT/GRNI
ALTERNATORirP CONNECTOR
ALTEFNATOR4P CONNECTOR
Chock for a short in the circuitIALTC line):1. Disconnect the 4P connectorfrom the alternator.2. Start the engine, and turn theheadlights thigh beami ON.3. Me8sure voltage between the4P connector terminal No. 2and the positive terminal ofthe battery.
lstherelVorless?
Check for an open in the wire(ALTC linel:1. Turn the headlight and igni-tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 32P connectorfrom the ECN4/PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe EcM/PcM 32P connectorterminal No.30 and alternator4P connector terminal No. 2-
Repair open in the wi.e betwoenthe atternator and ECM/PCM.ls there continuity?
Check for a shorl in the wiroIALTC line):1. Turn the headlight and ign;,I|on swrtcn UFF2. Disconnect the 32P connectorfrom the EcM/PcM.3. Check tor continuity betweenthe ECM/PCN4 32P connectorterminal No. 30 and bodyground.
Subslitute a known-good ECM/PCM, and recheck.It prescribed voha96 b now avail-able, replace the original ECM/PCM.
ls there continuity?
R€prir short in the wire betweenthe altornator and the ECM/PCM.
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32PI
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Wire side of ] ALTCfemale terminals I tWHT/cRNl
tlWHT/GRN)
female terminals
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ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A {32P}
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272A2S30:t2
Wire side of I ALTCfemale terminals {WHT/GRNI
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'98 -'9O modols: Alternator Contlol SYstem Te3t (U.S.A' model)
NOTE: Before testing, check proper operation of the ELD by checking for a DTC (see section 11)
EATTERY
CAUTION: Be surc to uso a voltmetorwith its oo3itive torminel connccted to
battery po3hivo tnd its negativo teami'
nal to the 4P connector torminal No 2.
ECM,/PCM CONNECTORc {31P)
Wire side olfemale terminals
cIWHT/GRN)
Wire side oltemale terminals
ALTERNATOR4P CONNECTOR
ALTC
IWHT/GBNI
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C {31P}
(cont'd)
Chock tor . short in tha circuit
IALTC lino):1. Disconnoct the 4P connectorIrom the alternator.2. Start the engine, and turn the
headlights (high beam) ON.
3. Measure voltage between the4P connector terminal No. 2
and the positive terminal oIthe battsry.
lsthere 1V or less?
Check for an opon in the wire
IALTC line):1. Turn the headlight and igni-
tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 31P connectorfrom the ECM/PCM.3. Check tor continuity betweenth6 ECM/PCM 31P connectorterminal No. 2 and alternator4P connector terminal No. 2.
Ropair open in the wiro betweenthe ahornrtor and ECM/PCM.
Chack lor a rhort in tho wire
{ALTC lincl:'!. Turn the headlight and igni'tion switch OFF.2. Disconnect the 31P connectorIrom the ECM/PCM.3. Ch6ck for continuity betweenthe ECM/PCM 31P connectorterminal No. 2 and bodyground.
Substituto . known-good ECM/
PCM, .nd rochock.lf prdcdb€d voltage b now av.il-able, repl.ce the original ECM/
rcM.
Rcpair rhort in thc wire b.twconth. ahGrn.tol.nd the EcM/PcM.
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Disconnest the lilP connector from the control unit.
Csvity WireTest condition
R€conn€ct tho 14P connGctor to the control unit.
Test: Desired resultPossible cause it result is not obtained
BRNAr'VHTUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to groundl
There should be 80 - 120 o.
Faulty actuator solenoid
Poor ground (G202)
An open in the wire1BRNUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to groundl
There should be 40 - 60 0.
11BRN/BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for resistance to ground:
There should be 70 - 110 O.
2GRY
lgnition switch ON (ll),
main switch ON and
brake pedal depressed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 0 V with the pedal
depressed and battery voltage with
the pedal released.
. Faulty brake switch. An open in the wire
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401). An open in the wire
5GRNMHT
Brake pedal depressed,
then released
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage with
the pedal depressed, and 0 V with
the pedal released.
Blown No.52 1'15 Alfuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty brake switch
An open in the wire
LT GRN/
RED
Set button pushedCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.Blown No. 52 {'15 A} fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Faulty horn relay
Faulty sevresume switch
Faulty cable reel
An open in the wire7LT GRN/
BLK
Resume button pushed
10RED/BLU
lgnition switch ON lll)Attach to ground:
Cruise indicator light in the gauge
assembly should come on.
Elown bulbBlown No. 25 (7.5 A) tuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty dimming circuit in the gauge
assembly
An open in the wire
ELU^r'r'HT
lgnitjon switch ON {ll}and main switch ON;
raise the front of the
vehicle, block one wheel
and rotate the other
wheel slowly.
Check for voltage between the
ELUA/VHT @ and BLK O terminalsl
There should be 0 - 5 V or more-0 - 5 V or more repeatedly.
Faulty vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
An open in the wire
r3LT GRN
lgnition switch ON {ll}and main switch ONCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 14 (7.5 A) fuse in theunder-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty main switch
An open in the wire
l4PNK
A'/T: Shift lever in E, EotE
lvl/T: Clutch pedal
releaseo
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.NOTE: There should be no continu-
ity when the shift lever is in otherpositions or when the clutch pedal is
oepresseo.
Faulty A/f gear position switch 1A,/TlFaulty or misadjusted clutch switch
fi{/r)Poor ground (G101)
An open in the wire
BLU
Start tho engine. turnthe main switch ON, anddrive the vehicle over 25
mph (40 km/h)with the
crurse control set
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be approx.5 V
. Faulty cruise control unit. Shod to ground
*: '98 - 00 models with Automatic Transmission.
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21.
22.
Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry.
Apply liquid gasket, part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718- 0003, to the head cover gasket at the eight corners
of the recesses.
NOTE:
. Do not install the parts if five minutes or more
have elapsed since applying liquid gasket.
Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing old
residue.
. After assembly. wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
Apply liquid gasket tothe shaded areas.
Hold the head cover gasket in the groove by placing
your fingers on the camshaft holder contacting sur-
faces (top of the semicirclesl.
Once the cylinder head cover is on the cylinder
head, slide the cover slightly back and forth to seat
the head cover gasket.
Inspect the cover washers. Replace any washer that
is damaged or dete(iorated.
23.
24.
25. Tighten the nuts in tvvo or three steps. In the final
step, tighten all nuts, in sequence. to 9.8 N.m (1.0
kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ft).
Check that all tubes, hoses and connectors are
installed correctly.
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Oil Filter
The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell
you the oil's SAE viscosity or weighl. Select the oil for
your vehicle according to this chart:
Ambient Temperature
100 F
40c-30 -20 -10
An oil with a viscosity of 5 W - 30 is preferred for
improved fuel economy and year-round protection in
the vehicle. You may use a 10 W - 30 oil if the climate in
your area is limited to the temperature range shown on
the chart.
API SERVICE LABEL
Run the engine tor more than
check for oil leakage.
4.three minutes, then
Replacement
CAUTION: After the engine has been tun, ths exhaust
pipes will be hot; be carelul when working around the
exhaust manitold.
1. Remove the oil filter with the special oil filter
wrench.
lnsoect the threads and rubber seal on the new filter.
Wipe off the seat on the engine block, then apply a
light coat of oil to the filter rubber seal.
NOTE: Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
oil to rubber sealinstalling.
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Derore
(cont'd)
8-5
Inspect threads and
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Oil Pressure SwitchOil Pressure
Testing
Remove the YEL/RED wire from the engine oil pres-
sure swrtcn.
Check for continuity between the positive terminal
and the engine {ground). There should be continuity
with the engine stopped. There should be no conti-
nuity with the engine running.
L
PRESSURE SWTCH18 N.m {1.8 kgf.m,13 tbr.ftlApply liquid sealantto the threads,
lf the switch fails
level. lf the engine
orl pressure.
to operate, check the engine oil
oil level is OK, check the engine
Testing
lf the oil pressure warning light stays on with the engine
running, check the engine oil level. lf the oil level is cor-
rect:
L Connect a tachometer.
2. Remove the engine oil
an oil pressure gauge.
ADAPTER(1/8" - 28, BSTP)(Commercially available)
pressure switch. and install
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
{Commercially available)
4.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURESWTTCH MOUNNNGHOt-E
Start the engine. Shut it off immedjately if the gauge
registers no oil pressure. Repair the problem before
continuing.
Allow the engine to reach operating temperature (fan
comes on at least twice). The pressure should be:
Engino Oil Temperature: 176'F (80'C)
Engine Oil Pressure:
At ldle:70 kPa (0.7 kgt/cm', 10 psil
minimum
Ai 3,000 rpm: 3/r0 kPa {3.5 kgt/cm', 50 psi)
minimum
lf oil pressure in not within specifications, inspect the
oil pump (see page 8-9).
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Oil Pump
13.
Removal/lnspection/lnstallation (cont'd)
Check the housing-to-outer rotor radial clearance. lf
the housing-to-outer rotor radial clearance exceeds
the service limit, reDlace the set of inner and outer
rotors and/or the pump housing,
Housing-to-Outer Rotor Radial Clearance
Standard lNewl: 0.10 - 0.19 mm
{0.004 - 0.007 in}
Service Limit: 0.20 mm {0.008 inl
Inspect both rotors and the pump housing for scor-
ing or other damage. Replace pans if necessary.
Remove the old oil seal from the oil pump.
Gently tap in the new crankshaft oil seal until the
special tool bottoms on the pump.
14.
15.
16.
8-10
17.Reassemble the oil pump, applying liquid thread
lock to the pump housing screws.
Check that the oil pump turns freely.
Apply a light coat ot oil to the seal lip.
Clean and dry the oil pump mating surfaces.
Install the two dowel pins and a new O-ring on the
cylinder block.
Apply liquid gasket, part No. 08718-0001 or 08718-
0003, to the cylinder block mating surface of the oil
pump. Apply the liquid gasket evenly, in a narrow
bead centered on the mating surface. Do not apply
liquid gasket to the O-ring grooves.
Apply liquid gasket to the inner threads of the bolt
noles.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Apply liquidgasket along thebroken line.
PUMP HOUSING
NOTE:
. Do not install the pans if five minutes or more have
elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply
liquid gasket after removing old residue.
. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes betore filling
the engine with oil.
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CAUTION:
. Puncturing the insulation on a wile can cause poor ot intelmittent electrical conneciions.
. Bring the tester probe into contact with th€ terminal from the terminal side of wire htrness Gonnectors in the engine
comoartment. Fol temale connectols, iust touch lightly whh the tester probe and do not insgrt lhe probe.
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