1998 HONDA CR-V Ignition

Troubleshooting Flowchart - O/D OFF Indicator Light Does Not Come On
Even Though O/D Switch ls Pressed
PARK PIN/O/D SWITCH CONNECTOR
PCM CONNECTORS
Wire side of female termanals
Terminalside of male terminals
O/D SW (PNKI
PARK PIN/o/D swtTcHCONNECTOR
(cont'd)
The O/D OFF indicator light doesnot come on ev€n though theOver-Driv6 lO/Dl 3witch ispre$ed in E position. lThe o/oOFF indicatol light come onwh6n the ignition switch is fir3tturned on tor two seconds, then
9o out.l
Check the Over-Drivs {O/D) Switchal lhe Switch Connector:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the park pin/O/D
swrtch connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe No. 1 and No.2 terminalsof the switch connector whalepress ing the switch, andwhen released at.
Check lor loose torminallit in theO/O switch connestor. lf termi-na13 are OK, replace the O/Dswitch and pa]k pin switch as ase.t lsee p.go l+1511.
ls there continuity whilepressing the switch, and no
continuity when released it?
Check O/D Switch fol an OpsnCircuit:1. Disconnect the D (16P) connector from the PCM.2. Check for continuity betweenthe D8 terminal and the No. 1terminal o{ the switch connec'tor,
Ropair open in the wire batweanthe D8 te.minal and the park
pin/O/D Bwhch connocto..
A {32P1B l25Plc (31P)
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8. Set the control shaft to E] position. then install the
A,/T gear position switch on it.
CONTROL SHAFT
Install the Ay'T gear position switch cover and har-
ness clamp on the end cover.
Connect the A,/T gear position switch connector.
then install it on the connector bracket.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Move the shift lever
through all gears, and check the AfI gesr position
switch synchronization with the A/T gear position
indicator.
9.
10.
11.
A/TGEARPOSMON A/T GEAR POSITIONINDICATOR INDICATOR'99 - 00 MODELS '97 - 98 MOOELS
12, Start the engine. Move the shift lever through all
gears. and verify the following:
. The shift lever cannot be moved to E] position
from E position unless the shift lever is pulled.
. The engine will not start in any position other
than E or E.. The back-up lights come on when the shift lever
is in El position.
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A/T Gear Position Indicator
1.
f nput Test -'97 - 98 Models
Remove the gauge assembly from the dashboard (see section 20). and disconnect the 14P connector from the gauge
assemblv (see section 23),
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
. lf the terminals are bent, loose, or corroded, repairthem as necessary, and recheck the system.. lf the terminals look OK, make the following input tests at the 14P connector.- lf I test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, but the indicator is faulty. replace the printed circuit board,
GAUGE ASSEMBLY 14P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
CavityWirs
ColorTest ConditionTest: Desir€d ResultPossible Cause
{lf rosult is not obtainod)
YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage,
. Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
RE D/BLKCombination light
switch ON and dash
lights brightness con-
trol dial on full bright
Check for voltage between No. 2
and No. 3 terminals;
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 47 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty combination Iight switch
Faulty dash iight brightness
controller
An open in the wire
RED
4BLUShift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no continu-
ity in any other shift lever position.
' Faulty Ay'T gear position switch. An open in the wireBRNShift lever in E
7YELShift lever in @
8BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity
. Poor ground {G401). An open in the wire
9GRN/BLK
lgnition switch ON {ll)
and shift lever in any
position except E
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
for two seconds after the ignition
switch is turned ON {ll), and less
than 1 V two seconds later,
' Faulty PCM. An open in the wire
10GRNShift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no conti-
nuity in any other shift lever posi-
UOn.
. Faulty A,ff gear position switch. An open in the wire1'lREDShift lever in @
12WHTShift lever in E
BLVBLU
Shift lever in ENOTE: Do not push
the brake pedal.
14LT GRN
lgnition switch ON { ll)
and shift lever in any
position except E and
E
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be about 5 V.
. Faulty PCM. An open in the wire
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Input Test -'99 - 00 Models
Remove the gauge assembly from the dashboard {see section 20), and disconnect the 14P connector from the gauge
assembly (see section 23).
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they 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 14P connector.- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, but the indicator is faulty, replace the printed circuit board.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY 14P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
CavityWire
ColorTest ConditionTest: Desired ResuhPossible Caus6
{lf resutt is not obtainod)
1YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
. Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box. An open in the wire
2RE D/BLK
Combination light
switch ON and dash
lights brightness con-
trol dial on full bright
Check for voltage between No. 2
and No.3 terminals:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 47 {7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
Faulty dash light brightness
controller
An open in the wire
5RED
BRNShift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no continu-
ity in any other shift lever position.
. Faulty A/T gear position switch. An open in the wire7YELShift lever in E
'10BLUShift lever in E
LT BLU
lgnition switch ON (ll),
shift lever in E. and
Over-Drive is OFF bypressing O/D switch.
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty O/D switch
Faulty A/T gear position switch
Faulty PCM
An open in the wire
8BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity
. Poor ground (G401)
. An open in the wire
9a:FI\|/Et| ta
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and shift lever in any
position except E
Check for voltage to groundl
There should be battery voltage
for two seconds after the ignition
switch is turned ON (ll). and less
than 1 V two seconds later.
. Faulty PCM. An open in the wire
11REDShift lever in SCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
NOTE: There should be no conti-
nuity in any other shift lever posi-
Iton.
. Faulty A/T gear position switch. An open in the wire12WHTShift lever in E
BLI(BLU
Shift lever in ENOTE: Do not push
the brake pedal.
14LT GRN
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and shift lever in any
position except E and
E
Check for voltage to groundl
There should be about 5 V,
. Faulty PCM. An open in the wire
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4678
CavityWire
ColorTest CondhionTost: Desired RosultPossible Cause(lf result is not obtainedl
1WHT/BLU
lgnition switch turned
to ACC (l), ignition key
pushed all the way in
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 48 {30 A} fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No.33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty steering lock assembly
{key interlock solenoid)
An open in the wire
YEL
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
An open in the wire
YEUBLK
lgnition switch ON (ll)Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage.
Blown No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty shift lock solenoid
An open in the wire
4BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G401)
. An open in the wire
5WHT
lgnition switch turned
to ACC (l), ignition key
pushed all the way in
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No.48 (30 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box
Blown No. 33 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty steering lock assembly(key interlock switch)
An open in the wire
BLI(BLU
Shift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity,
Faulty Ay'T gear position switch
Poor ground (G101)
An open in the wire
8WHT/BLK
Shift lever in @ and
pulled toward steering
wneel
Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
Faulty park pin switch
Shon to ground
Shift lever in ECheck for continuity to ground:
There should be no continuity.
Wire side of female terminals
Reconnect the interlock control unit 8P connector.
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7WHT/RED
lgnition switch ON (ll)
and brake pedal
presseo
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be 1 V or less.
Faulty brake switch
Faulty throttle position (TP)
sensor
Faulty PCM
An open in the wire
Faulty interlock control unit
lgnition switch ON (lll,
brake pedal and accel-
erator pedal pressed at
the same time
Check for voltage to ground:
There should be baftery voltage,
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lnterlock System
Key Interlock Solenoid Test
SRS comoonents are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions. and procedures in the
SRS section (24) before pertorming repairs or service.
1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover (see sec-
tion 20).
2. Disconnect the ignition switch 6P connector at the
connector holder.
6P CONNECTOR
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3. Check for continuitv between the terminals in each
key position according to the table.
IGNITION SWITCH 6P CONNECTOR
Check that the key cannot be removed with power
connected to the No. 5 terminal and ground connected
to the No. 3 terminal.
lf the key cannot be removed. the key interiock
solenoid is OK.
lf the key can be removed, replace the steering
lock assembly (the key interlock solenoid is not
available separately).
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Position
lgnition
switch
ACC 0)
Key pushed ino---'o
Key releasedo----o
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Shift Gable
Adjustment
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (241 before performing repairs or service.
1. Release the steering tilt lever.
2. Remove the access cover from the lower column
cover.
LOCK PIN
AOJUSTINGnoo
ADJUSTER
7 N.m (0.7 kg{.m,5 tbf.ft)
3. Shift to E position. then remove the lock pin from
the cable adjuster.
K\ffi
/* 1 6-,>
snenrftc YTILT LEVER IACCESS COVER
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4. Check that the hole in the cable adjuster is aligned
with the hole in the adjusting rod. There are two
holes in the cable adjuster. They are positioned 90"
apart to allow cable adjustments ln l/4 turn incre-
ments.
CABLE ADJUSTER
CablsToo Short
lf not perfectly aligned, loosen the locknut on the
shitt cable. and adjust as required.
Tighten the locknut.
Install the lock pin on the adjuster. lf you feel the
lock pin binding as you reinstall it, the cable is still
out of adjustment and must be readjusted.
Make sure the lock pin is seated securely in the
adjuster. Replace the lock pin if it does not snap
over the cable adjuster securely.
Move the shift lever to each gear, and verify that the
A/T gear position indicator follows the A"/T gear
position switch.
Start the engine, and check the shift lever in all
gears. lf any gear does not work properly, refer to
troubleshooting on page 14-'153 thru 14-156.
Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder on the
upper column cover, and verify that the shift lock
tever reteases.
CableToo LongExactAlignment
7.
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10.
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Steering
Special Toofs ............. 17-2
Component Locations
Index ................ ....... 17-3
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 1 7-4
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-8
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-10
Inspection and Adiustment
Steering Operation .......................... 17-12
Power Assist Check
With Vehicle Parked ....................
Steering Linkage and Gearbox .......
Pump Belt
Rack Guide Adjustment ...................
Fluid Rep|acement ...................,,.,....
Pump Pressure Check .................,,...
*Steering Wheel
Removal ................. 17-18
*Steering Column
Removal/lnstallation ................ ....... 17 -2O
lnspection .............. 17-21
Steering Lock Replacement ............ 17 -22
Power Steering Hoses, Lines
Ffuid Leakage Inspection ................. 17 -23
Repfacement .......... 17-23
Power Steering Pump
Repfacement .......... 17-24
Disassembly ...........17-25
fnspection .............. 17-26
Reassembly ............ 17-28
Power Steering Gearbox
Removal ................. 17-31
Disassembly ........... 17-34
Reassembly ............ 17-40
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-50
Installation ............. 17-51
17-12
17-13
17-14
l7-15
17-15
17-16
Disassembly/Reassembly............... 17-18
4'%/b.......... -r'-7--a/
SUPPLEN\EN AL RES\RA(N SYSTES{ (SRS\
This model has an SRS which includes a driver's airbag in the steering wheel hub. a passenger's airbag in the dashboardabove the glove box ('97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners in the seat belt retractors ('98 - 00 models). Informationnecessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk (*) on the contentspage include, or are located near, SBS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items will require specialprecautions and tools, and should only be done by an authorized Honda oearer.
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could lead to peFonal iniury or death in the event of a sevore trontalcollision. allSRS service work must be performod by an authorized Honda dealer.lmproper service procedurgs, including incorrect removal and installalion of the SRS, could lead to personal iniurycaused by unintontional deployment of th€ airbags {'97 - 00 models), and seat belt tensioners ('98 - 00 modelsl.Do not bump the SRS unit. Otherwise, the system may lail in case ot a collision, or the airbags may deploy when theignition switch is ON (lll.
SRS electrical wiring harnesses are identitied by yellow colof coding. Ralated components are located in the steeringcolumn, front console, dashboard, dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove box. Do not use elec-trical test equipment on these cilcuits,
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