1998 HONDA CR-V Ac system

Interlock System
Interlock Control Unit Input 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 service.
'1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover (see section 20).
2. Disconnect the 8P connector from the interlock control unit.
3. Inspect the connector and connector 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 following input tests at the connector.
- lf a test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system
- lf all the input tests prove OK, substitute a known-good control unit, and recheck the system. lf the check is OK,
the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
NOTE: lf the shift lock solenoid clicks when the ign ition switch is tu rned ON (ll) while pressing the brake pedal withthe
shift lever in E position, the shift lock system is OK. lf the shift lever cannot be shifted from E position. test the A/T
gear position switch.
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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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Interlock System
Shift Lock Solenoid 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 service.
'L Remove the instrument panel lower cover (see sec-
tion 20).
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column cov-
ers (see section 17).
3. Bemove the flange nuts and bolts securing the
steering column, then lower the steering column.
4. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin
switch connectors.
Remove the bolts securing the shift lever assembly,
then remove the shift lever assemblv.
Remove the screws securing the shift lock solenoid,
then remove the shift lock solenoid.
2.5 N.m {0.25 kgl.m, 1.8lbf.ft}
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7.Install the new shift lock solenoid by aligning the
joint of the shift lock solenoid plunger with the tip
of the shift lock extension
Secure the shift lock solenoid with the screws,
Install the shift lever assembly in the reverse order
of the removal.
Check the operation of the shift lever and the shift
lock.
9.
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Interlock System
Park Pin Switch Replacement -'97 - 98 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
1. Remove the instrument Danel lower cover (see section 20).
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers (see section li,.
3. Remove the flange nuts and bolts securing the steering column. then lower the steering column.4. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid and the park pin switch connectors.
5. Remove the harness clamp bracket.
6. Remove the bolts secu ring the shift lever assembly, then removetheshift lever assembly.
7. Remove the screws securing the shift lock solenoid. then remove the shift lock solenoid,
8. Remove the parkpin switch connector from the shift lever control bracket.
9. Remove the control checker from the shift lever control bracket.
10. Remove the park Din switch from the control checker.
PARK PIN SWITCH
PARK PINSWITCH CONNECTOR
scnEw2.5 N m 10.25 kgt.m, 1.8 lbtftl
9.3 N.m 10.95 kgf.m, 6.9 lbl.ft)
BRACKETCONTROL CHECKER
11. Install the new Dark Din switch on the control checker.
12. lnstall the control checker on the shift lever control bracket.
13. Routethe park pin switch harness through thecutoutofthe shift lever control bracket, then install the park pin switchconnector on the bracket.
14. Install the sh ift lock solenoid by a ligning the joint of the sh ift lock solenoid plu nger with the tip of the shift lock exten-sion.
15. Secure the shift lock solenoid with the screws.
15. Install the shift lever assembly in the reverse order of the removal.'17. Check the operation of the shift lever and the shift lock.
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Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System
Before troubleshooting a problem on Hydraulic system, check the self-diagnosis Dl ('97 - 98) or Lq ('99 - 00) indicator
light indication. lf the El or E indicator light indicates a trouble code, perform the electrical troubleshooting according to
the Electrical System-to-Component Chart. lf the Ol or E indicator light does not indicate a trouble code and failure is not
found on the electrical troubleshooting, perform the hydraulic troubleshooting following the chart.
SYMPTOMCheck these items on the
PROBABLE CAUSE List
Check these items on
the NOTES List
Engine runs, but vehicle does not move in any gear.1r2FAt?82?K,L.R,S
Vehicle moves in El. @, but not in lE. E, E, or E, position6, 8, 9, 10, 29, 52c,M,o
Vehicle moves in [D!. E, E. E, E, but not in E] position.al
Vehicle moves in .&1, E. E, E, E, but not in E position4,6, 14, 15c,L.o
Vehicle moves in E position.10 , 12, 13, 'l4, '16, 2A, 32, 33, 34
Excessive idle vibration1,2, 18,3'1,35, 44, 46, 41B,K,L
Poor acceleration; flares on starting off in E, Di position
or E position
Stall rpm hish in El, El, E, E, E Position
Stall rpm hiqh in E, E, E, E position
1,2,3,6,37, 40K,L,R
6, 8, 10C,D
Stall rpm high in E positionc,D
Stall rpm high in hl position14N
Stall rpm low17,31, 44, 46, 47R
No shift18, 19, 39, 47, 48G,L
Fails to shift in Pr, E position or E position; from 1st to
3rd gear
21, 48
Fails to shift in EJ, E position or E position; from 1st to
4th gear
21,22, 47
Erratic upshifting
fz upshlft. ,3 ripshlft, 3r. up+ilft57
ffi20, 47
il21, 4A
3-4 upshift22, 47
Harsh upshift ('l-2)12, 18, 19,2A,49, 50, 56, 57
Harsh upshift (2-3)13, 1A, 19,23,26,28, 49, 50, 56, 57C,D.E,H,L
Harsh upshift {3-4)14,1A, 19,24,27,28, 49, 50, 56. 57C, D, E, I,L
Harsh downshitt (2-1)18, 19,23, 42,53,56,51o
Harsh downshift (3-2)12, 18,19,24,41,42, 54. 56, 57, 58
Harsh downshift (4-3)13,'1A, 19, 25, 41, 42, 55, 56, 57C, D, E, I
Flares on 2-3 upshift13,1A,19,23,26,50FI
Flares on 3-4 upshift14, 1A, 19,24,27,50E,L,N
Excessive shock on 2-3 upshift13. '18, 19 , 23, 26, 42, 49 , 50, 51E.L.N
Excessive shock on 3-4 upshift14, 1A, 19,24,27 , 42, 49,50,51E,L,N
Late shift from N position to ld or Erl position. or to E
position
10, 29M
Late shift from E position to E position4, 14,20,51o
Noise from transmission in all shift lever positions2,36K,L.O
Vehicle does not accelerate more than 3l mph (50 km/h).11
(cont'd)
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Symptom-to-Component Chart
Hydraulic System (cont'd)
SYMPTOMCheck these items on thePROBABLE CAUSE ListCheck these items onthe NOTES Lisr
Shift lever does not operate smoothly.o, JdPFails to shift; stuck in 4th gear.14, 41 , 48
Transmission will not shift into park in E position.6, 38, 61PStall rpm high; all clutch pressures are in specification.40D,K,OLock-up clutch does not disengage.18, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49,50,57
Lock-up clutch does not operate smoothly.14, 40, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50. 57Lock-up clutch does not engage.'t8, 40, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 56, 57Vibration in all positions.
No engine braking in I position.59
Shift position indicator does not indicate anv position,6. 38, 60
PROBABLE CAUSE
I 33 Thrust washer worn/damaged
ATF pump worn or binding34Clutch clearance incorrect
Regulator valve stuck or regulator valvespflng wornDrive plate delective or transmission mtsas-sembled
Servo valve stuck5ttTorque converter housing or transmissionhousing bearing worn/damagedMainshaft worn/damaged
Shift cable broken/out of adjustmentATF strainer clogged
7Final gears worn/damaged38Shift cable is worn where it attaches to thetransmission or at the body mountsIOne-way (sprag) clutch worn/damaged
1st gears worn/damaged {2 gears)39Modulator valve stuck10lst clutch defective40Torque converter check valve stuck112nd gears worn/damaged (2 gears)41Foreign material in separator plate't22nd clutch defectiveCPB valve stuck
t53rd clutch defective43Lock-up timing valve stuck144th clutch defective44Lock-up shift valve stucktcReverse gears worn/damaged (3 gears)Lock-up control valve stuck16Excessive ATF46Lock-up clutch Diston defective17Torque converter one-way clutch defective47Shift control solenoid valve A defecttve
18Linear solenoid assemblv defective (,98 - OOmodels)48Shift control solenoid valve B dsfectrve
49Lock-up control solenoid valve A defective'19CPC valve stuckLock-up control solenoid valve B deleqtve20l-2 shift valve stuck51Servo control valve stuck212-3 shift valve stuck52lst accumulator defective3-4 shift valve stuck53Foreign material in 2nd exhaust orifice2nd accumulator defective54Foreign material in 3rd exhaust orifice3rd accumulator defectiveForeign material in 4th exhaust orifice4th accumulator defective56Mainshaft speed sensor defective262nd orifice control valve stuckCountershaft speed sensor defective273-4 orifice control valve stuck583rd sub accumulator defective2aForeign material in main orifice59lst-hold clutch defective29Foreign material in lst orifice60A/T gear position switch defective or out ofadjustment30Foreign material in reverse orifice
31Engine output low61Park gear mechanism defective32Needle bearing worn/damaged
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Symptom-to-Com ponent Chart
Hydraulic System (cont'd)
NOTES
See flushing procedure, page l4-264 and 265,
BSet idle rpm in gear to specified idle speed. lf still no good, adjust motor mounts as outlined in enginesection of this manual.
clf the large clutch piston O-ring is broken, inspect the piston groove for rough machining.
Dlf the clutch pack is seized or is excessively worn. inspect the other clutches fot wear, and check the orificecontrol valves, CPC valve, and linear solenoid for free movement.
lf the linear solenoid is stuck, inspect the clutches for wear.
lf the 1-2 shift valve is stuck closed. the transmission will not upshift. lf stuck open, the transmission hasno lst gear.
Hlf the 2nd orifice control valve is stuck, inspect the 2nd and 3rd clutch Dacks for wear.
lf the 3-4 orifice control valve is stuck, inspect the 3rd and 4th clutch packs for wear.
Jlf the clutch pressure control valve is stuck closed. the transmission will not shift out of lst gear.
Klmproper alignment of main valve body and torque converter housing may cause ATF pump seizure. Thesymptoms are mostly an rpm-related ticking noise or a high-pitched squeak.
Llf the ATF strainer is clogged with particles of steel or aluminum, inspect the ATF pump and differentialpinion shaft. lf both are OK and no cause for the contamination is found, replace the torque converter.
Mlf the lst clutch feed pipe guide in the end cover is scored by the mainshaft. inspect the ball bearing forexcessive movement in the transmission housing. lf oK, replace the end cover as it is dented. The o-rinounder the guide is probably worn.
N' Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the 4th feed pipe is loose or damaged, lf the 4th feed pipe is darrFaged or out of round. replace the end cover.' Replace the mainshaft if the bushing for the l st feed pipe is loose or damaged. lf the 1st feed pipe is dam-aged or out of round, replace it.
oA worn or damaged sprag clutch is mostly a result of shifting the transmission in E!. E, or E positionwhile the wheels rotate in reverse. such as rocking the vehicle in snow.
PInspect the frame for collision damage.
lnspect for damage and wear:
l. Reverse selector gear teeth chamfers.
2. Engagement teeth chamfers of countershaft 4th and reverse gear.
3. Shift fork for scuff marks in center.
4. Differential pinion shaft for wear under pinion gears.
5. Bottom of 3rd clutch for swirl marks.
Replace items 1, 2, 3. and 4 if worn or damaged. lf transmission makes a clicking, grinding, or whirring noise,also replace mainshaft 4th gear, reverse idler gear, and countershaft 4th gear in addition to 1,2, 3, or 4.lf differential pinion shaft is worn, overhaul differential assembly, replace ATF strainer, and thoroughly cjeantransmission, flush torque converter. cooler, and lines,lf bottom of 3rd clutch is swirled and transmission makes gear noise. replace the countershaft and final drivenoear,
Be very careful not to damage the torque converter housing when replacing the main ball bearing. you
may also damage the ATF pump when you torque down the main valve body. This will result in ATF pumpseizure if not detected. Use the Drooer tools.
SInstall the main seal flush with the torque converter housing. lf you push it into the torque converterhousing until it bottoms out, it will block the fluid return passage and result in damage.
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Differential
Rear Differential
Special Tools .......... ...........15-2
Description
Rear Differential ................................. 15-4
Hydraulic Flow ............ ,.. 15-6
Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System
Troub|eshootin9 ................................. 15-10
Rear Differential Assembly
Troubleshooting ................................. 15-13
Maintenance
Differential Fluid ........... . 15-14
Rear Differential Assembly
lllustrated Index .......... .. 15-15
Removal/lnstallation .... 15-16
Differential Carrier Assembly
Leak Repair .................... 15-18
OilSeals
Replacement ...,................................... 15-19
Rear Differential Assembly
Disassembly ..........,......., 15-20
Reassembly .................... 15-23
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