1998 HONDA CR-V steering column

Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Hoat6r Sub-harness
Connector or
Tgrminal
Numbsr ot
CavitiesLocalionConnects toNotes
c73']
c731
c732
c733
c734
c735
c736
c737
c738
c739
c7 40
c7 40
5
7
7
24
1
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind glove box
Behind middle of dash
Behind middle of dash
Main wire harness {C436)
Main wire harness (C436)
Mode control motor
Dashboard wire harness (C522)
Air mix control motor
Evaporator temperature sensor
Blower motor high relay
Blower motor
Power transistor
Recirculation control motor
Dashboard wire harness (C523)
Dashboard wire harness (C523)
'97 model'98 - 00
modsls
'97 model'98 - 00
mooels
Combination Switch Sub-harness
Conneqtor ol
Terminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConnests toNotos
c751
c753
c754
c755
c756
c757
c758
c760
c760
6
7
12
10
2
7
6
8
5
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Behind steering column
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C914)
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C915)
Main wire harness (C413)
Main wire harness (C413)
Shift lock solenoid
Parking pin switch
Combination light switch
Combination light switch
Wiper/washer switch
Wiper/washer switch
Main wire harness (C442)
Main wire harness (C442)
'97 - 98
mod6ls'99 - 00
models
'97 - 98
models'99 - 00
models
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lgnition Switch
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 ser
vtce.
L lMake sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for theradio's preset buttons (wilh anti-theft feature).
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster {see section 20).
4. Disconnect the 5P connector from the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the 3P connector from the main
wtre narness,
5P CONNECTOR
Wire side oftemale terminals
Check tor continuity between the terminals in eachswitch position according to the table.
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0 (LocK)
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fl (oN)G_o
III (START)o--.o
7.
{ I | 3P connector
lf the continuity checks do not agree with the table,replace the electrical switch.
After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theftcode for the radio, then enter the customer's radio
station presets (with anti-theft feature).
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3P CONNECTOR
Electrical Switch 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 ser-vice.
1. Make sure you have the anti-thett code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons (with anti-theft feature).
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
4. Disconnect the 5P connector from the under,dash
tuse/relay box and the 3P connector f.om the main
wire harness {see left column).
7.
Remove the steering column covers (see section'17 t.
Insert the ignition key, and turn it to "0".
Remove the two screws and the electrical switchfrom the steering lock,
swrTcHLOCK CYLINDER
lnstall in the reverse order of removal.
After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theftcode for the radio, then enter the customer's radiostation presets (with antj-theft feature).
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Removal
'1. Remove the two screws from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the instrument panel carefully to avoid damaging the clips.
3. Tilt the steering wheel down with the tilt adjustment lever.
4, Spread a protective cloth over the steering column.
5. Remove the four mounting screws from the gauge assembly.
6. Pullthe gauge assembly out, and disconnect all connectors from it.
7, Remove the gauge assembly.
GAUGE ASSEMELY
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Lighting System
Combination Light Switch Test
'1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Remove the steering column covers (see section '17).
3. Disconnect the 4P and 7P connector from the switch.
4. Remove the screws, and slide the switch toward the driver,s door,
5. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
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4P CONNECTOR
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Position
Terminal12356
Headlight switch
OFF
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HIGHo_----oo-_--_o_----o
Passing switchOFF
ONo_---o
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Turn Signal Switch Test
1.
4.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
Remove the steering column covers {see section
17]-.
Disconnect the 4P and 7P connectors from the
switch.
Remove the screws, and slide the switch toward the
driver's door.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Position
Terminal12
RIGHTo-
Neutral
LEFTo---o
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Hazard Warning Switch Test
1. Remove the center panel {see section 20).
2. Remove the two screws, then remove the switch
from the center air vent.
HAZARD
Check for continuitv between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
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OFF(9U(_)
ONo@oooo
lNol us€d)
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Wiper/Washer Switch Test
Windshield/ReEr Window Wiper/Washer Switch:
1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover and the
knee bolster (see section 20).
2. Remove the steering column covers {see section 17)
3. Disconnect the 8P and 6P connectors from the
switch, remove the two screws, and pull out the
switch.
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Raar Window:
11 2 3
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Check for continuity betlveen the termlnals in each
switch position according to the tables.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch:
Terminal
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OFFoo
INToooo
LOoo
HIoo
Mist swhch "0N"oo
Washer switch "0N"oo
Rear Window Wipsr/Washer Switch
Teminal
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Washer switch '0N'
(wiper switch oFFlG-oG-o
OFFG-o
ONGo
Washer switch "ON'
(Wiper switch "0N"1G-oG-o
-rmxft
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1.
Windshield Wiper Motor Test
Open the hood, remove the cap nuts, and caretully
remove the wiper arms so that they do not touch
the hood.
Remove the cowl cover (see section 201.
Disconnect the 5P connector trom the windshield
wiper motor.
Test the motor by connecting battery power and
ground according to the table.
lf the motor does not tun or fails to run smoothly,
replace it.
Connect an analog voltmeter between the No. 5 (+)
and No. 3 (-) terminals, and run the motor at low or
high speed.
The voltmeter should alternately indicate 0 V 8nd
4 V or less.
Terminal
;fi;"
-l4
LOW SPEED@
HIGH SPEED@
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)1,Disconnecting the Airbag Gonnectors and the Seat Belt Tensioner Connectors
Before removing the airbag or SRS related devices (the SRS unit, the cable reel and the seat belt tensioner connector), dis-
connecting connectors from related devices, or removing the dashboard or the steering column, disconnect the airbag
connectors and seat belt tensioner connectors to Drevent accidental deployment
@ Turn the ignition switch oFF and disconnect ths nogative cable from the battery, and wait at least ihree
minutes before beginning the tollowing procedures A and B. lprocedure B follows the procedure A.l
Before disconnecting the SRS main harness from the SRS unit, disconnect both airbags (C, D) and both seat belt tensioners
(F, H) {'98 - 00 models).
Before disconnecting the cable reel 2P connector (B), disconnect the driver's airbag connector (C).
Before disconnecting the left side wire harness 2P connector (E). disconnect the driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector
(F) ('98 - 00 models).
Before disconnecting the right side wire harness 2P connector (G), disconnect the tront passenger's seat belt tensioner 2P
connector (H) ('98 - 00 models).
SRS MA1N HARNESS
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LEFT SIDEWIRE HARNESS
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)Steering-related Precautions
Stooring Wh€el and Csble Re6l Alignm€nt
To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel on
reassembly, make sure the wheels are turned straight
ahead beJore removing the steering wheel.
To center the cable reel, rotate the cable reel clockwise
until it stops, Then rotate it counterclockwise (approxi-
mately two and a half turns) until the arrow mark on the
cable reel label points straight up.
Steering Column Bemoval
CAUTION: Before removing the stosring column, tirsi
disconneqt tha connsctor between tho cabls roel and
the SRS main harness.
lf the steering column is going to be removed without
dismounting the steering wheel, lock the sieering by
turning the ignition key to o-LOCK position, or remove
the key trom the ignition so that the steering wheel will
not turn.
LABEL
NOTE:
. When the airbag and cable r6el are disconnected, and
the battery is reconnected and the ignition switch is
turned ON (ll), the SRS unit will store this as an open
in the driver's airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator
light will come on, In such a case, make sure to con-
firm the DTC, then clear the SRS unit memory.
. For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type con-
nector, refer to page 24-22.
'97 model:
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTORCABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
'98 - 00 models:
UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design because it will make it impossible to properly
install the airbag (use only genuine Honda replacement
partsl.
After reassemblv, confirm the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle
is correct. lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary,
do so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing
and repositioning the steering whee .
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