1998 HONDA CR-V Check engine light

Emission Control System
System Description
The emission control system includes, a Three Way
Catalytic Converter {TWC), Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) svstem and Evaporative Emission (€VAP) Control
system. The emission control system is designed to meet
federal and state emission standards.
Tailpipe Emission
Inspsction
!@ Do not smoke during this procsdura. Keep
any open tlame away from your work area.
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan
comes on, then let it idle,
Connect a tachometer.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the idle speed, (see
page 11-169, 170).
Warm up and calibrate the CO meter according to the
meter manufacturer's instructions.
Check idle CO with the headlights, heater blower, rear
window defogger, cooling fan, and air conditioner off.
(Canada) Pull the parking brake lever up. Start the
engine, then check that the headlights are off.
CO meter should indicate 0.1% maximum.
4.
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWCI
DsscriDtion
Three Way Catalytic Convertsr lTwcl:
The Three wav Catalvtic Converter (TWC) is used to
convert hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and
oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust gas to carbon
dioxide (COr), dinitrogen (Nr) and water vapor,
{cont'd)
1 1-199
www.emanualpro.com

MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
Transmission Fluid
NOTE: Check the fluid with the engine OFF and vehicle
on level ground.
1. Remove the filler plug. then check the level and
condition of the fluid.
FILLER PLUG44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m. 33 lbf ftl
ll
Ptopet Level
\--ril /
HllllllTl /
Hllllrlll /_rf-F{--rno."."
ll| | Replaco.
The fluid level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add fluid until it runs out. then rein-
stall the tiller plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug and drain the fluid.
FILLEB PLUGa,a N.m 14.5 kgf..n. 33 lbt'ftl
DRAIN PLUG39 N m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf'ft)WASHERReplace.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every fluid change.
Reinstall the filler plug with a new washer.
Fluid Capacity
1.7 / {1.8 US qt, 1.5 lmp qtl at oil change
2.1 ! 12.2 US qt, 1.A lmp qtl at overhaul
Alwavs use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ind because it does not contain the proper additives.
Test/Replacement
1. Disconnect the connectors from the switch.
Terminal side oImale lerminals
BACK.UP LIGHT SWTTCHr 25 N.m 12.5 kgt m, 18 lbf.ftl
WASHERReplace.
Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals.
. There should be continuity when the shift lever
tnto reverse.
. There should be no continuity when the shift
lever in position except reverse,
lf necessary, replace the switch.
13-3
www.emanualpro.com

PCM CONNECTOR B (25P) lcont'd)
PCM CONNECTOR C {31PI
PCM CONNECTOR D II6PI
Terminal NumbelSignalDescriptionMeasuring Conditions/Terminal voltage
811SHBShift control solenoid valve B
control
In E, E position, in 1st and 2nd gear in -q,
Er position: Battery voltage
In B position, in 3rd gear in qd, q:l,in atn
gear in D. position: 0 V
812ILUlnterlock controlWhen ignition switch is ON (ll), brake pedal
deDressed and accelerator oedal released:0 V
B13D4 INDD4 Indicator light controlWhen ignition switch is first turned ON (ll): 6 V
or more for tlvo seconds
In lDll position: 6V or more
814NMSGMainshaft speed sensor ground
815NMMainshaft speed sensor signal
InpuI
Depending on engine speed: Pulsing signal
When engine is stopped: 0 V
816ATP RAy'T gear position switch Eposition signal input
In E position; OV
In other than E position: Battery voltage
817ATP 2Ay'T gear position switch E posi-
tion signal input
InEposition:0V
In other than E position: Battery voltage
B18ATP 1A/T gear position switch El posi-
tion signal input
InEposition:0V
In other than E position: Battery voltage
819 to 821Not used
B22NCSGCountershaft speed sensor ground
NCCountershaft speed sensor signal
Inpur
Depending on vehicle speed: Pulsing signal
when vehicle is stooped: 0 V
824ATP D4A/T gear position switch iql posi-
tion signal input
In E position: 0V
In other than lgal position: Baftery voltage
825ATP NPAy'T gear position switch E and
N position signals input
In E and E positions: 0V
In otherthan @ and ffi positions:5 V
Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMeasuring Conditions/Terminal Voltage
SCSService check signalWith ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector open: 5 V
With ignition switch ON (ll) and service check
connector connected with special tool: 0 V
c10VBUBack-up power system(under-hood Fuse 47)
Always battery voltage
Terminal NumberSignalDescriptionMeasuring Conditions/Terminal Voltage
STOP SWBrake switch signal inputBrake pedal pressedr Battery voltage
Brake pedal released: 0 V
14-49
www.emanualpro.com

From page 14 82
Replace the Lock-up ControlSolenoid Valve Assembly andRecheck:1. Replace the lock-up controlsolenoid valve A/B assembly(see page 14-'135).2. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reset the PCM by remov-ing the BACK uP (7.5 A) fusein the under-hood fuse/relaybox for more than 10 seconds.3. lJsing the scan tool, check tobe sure that the engine coolanttemperature is 176"F 180'C) orabove,4. Drive the vehicle at 55 mph(88 km/h) constantly for moretnan one mrnute.5. Recheck for code P0740 (40).
Does the OBD ll scan tool indicatecode PO74O or doesthe El indicator light indicate code 40?The svstem is OK ai this time.
Replace the Linear Sol€noidA$embly and Recheck:'1. Beplace the linear solenoidassembly {see page 14-138).2. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reset the PCM memory byremoving the BACK UP (7.5 A)fuse in the underhood fuse/relay box for more than 10seconds.3. Using the scan tool, check tobe sure that the engine coolanttemperature is 176"F (80'C) orabove.4. Drive the vehicle at 55 mph (88
km/h) constantly for more thanone minute,5. Recheck for code P0740 {40).
Does the OBD ll scan toolindicate code P0740 or doesthe E indicator light indicate code 40?
The svsteo is OK at this tim€.
Replace the transmission andtorque convertor assembly.
www.emanualpro.com

Electrical Troubleshooting ('98 - 00 Models)
Troubleshooting Flowchart - Lock-up Control System (cont'd)
From page 14-119
Replace the Lock-up ControlSolenoid Valve A/B Assomblyand Recheck:1. Replace the lock-up controlsolenoid valve A,/B assembly(see page 14-!35).2. Turn the ignition switch OFFand reset the PCM memory byremoving the BACK UP (7.5 A)fuse in the undeFdash fuse/relay box for more than 10seconds.3. Using the scan tool, check tobe sure that the engine coolanttemperature is 176"F {80'C) orabove.4. Drive the vehicle at 55 mph(88 km/h) constantly tor morethan one minute.5. Recheck {or code P0740 (40i.
Does the OBD ll scan tool indicatecode P0740 or does the [9i] or Eindicator light indicate code 40?The system is OK at this time.
14-120
www.emanualpro.com

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.
14-141
www.emanualpro.com

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)
14-153
www.emanualpro.com

Brake Pedal
Pedal Hoight
1. Disconnect the brake switch connector, loosen the
brake switch locknut, and back off the brake switch
until it is no longer touching the brake pedal.
2. Lift up the carpet, At the insulator cutout, measure
the pedal height from the middle of the right side of
the oedal pad.
BRAKE SWITCH
ERAKE SWITCH
Standard Pedal Height (with floor m8i removed):
A/T: 161 mm (5 5/16 in)
M/T: 155 mm {6 U8 in}
Loosen the pushrod locknut, and screw the pushrod
in or out with pliers until the standard pedal height
from the floor is reached. Do not adjust the pedal
height with the pushrod pressed. After adiustment,
tighten the locknut firmly.
PUSHROD LOCKNUT
15 N.m11.5 kgj m, 11 lbf ftl
4. Screw in the brake switch until its plunger is fully
pressed (threaded end touching the pad on the
pedal arm), Then back otf the switch 1/4 turn to
make 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of clearance between the
threaded end and pad. Tighten the locknut firmly.
Connect the brake switch connecto.. Make sure that
the brake lights 90 off when the pedal is released
5. Checkthe brake pedalfree play as described below
Pedal Free Play
1. With the engine off. inspect the free play on the
pedal pad by pushing the pedal by hand-
Free Play: 1 - 5 mm (1/16 - 3/16 in)
2. lf the pedal free play is out of specification, adiust
the brake switch. lf the pedal free play is insuffi-
cient, it may result in brake drag.
swtTcH
PEOAL PAD
PEDAL FREE PLAY
19-5
www.emanualpro.com