1998 HONDA CR-V troubleshooting

NOTE:. When there is no Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored, the MIL will stay on if the SCSservice connector is connected and the ignition switch is on.. lf this svmotom is intermittent, check for:- A loose Fl E/M (15 Aifuse in the underdash tuse/relay box- A loose No. 13 FUEL PUMP {15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box- An intermittent short in the wire between the PCM (C7) and the service check con-
- An intermittent short in the wire between the PCM (A18) and the gauge assembly- An intermittent shon in the wire betlveen the PCM (D4) and the MAP sensor- An intermiftent short in the wire between the PCM {D10) and the TP sensor.PGM-Fl main relay.'See the OBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals lor specilic operatinginstructions,
NOTE: An open or short in the wire between the PCM (C8) and the DLC will keep thescan tool or Honda PGM Tester lrom communicating with the PCM. You should ioterpretthis as no DTCS are indicated.
PCM CONNECTORc l3lPl scs .BRNI
lTo page 11 84)Wire sid6 of f€male terminalg
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The Malfunciion lndicator Lamo{MlL) stavs on o. comes on afteltwo seconds,
Check the Oiegnosiic TroubleCode (DTC):
1. Connect an OBD ll scan toolor Honda PGM Tester.2. Turn the ignition switch ON 1lli.3. Read the DTC with the scantool or Honda PGII Tester.
Go to troubleshooting procedures(s€€ page 11501.Are any DTCIs) indicated?
Ch6ck lh6 DTC by MIL indication:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Connect the SCS service con-nector to the service checkconnector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
- Repair opon or short in wi.6between the PCM (C8) andData Link Connector.- Go to troubloshooting proce-
dur€s {3ee page 11-601.
Does the MIL indicate any DTc?
Try to start the engine.
Does the engine start?
Check tor a short in the wire{SCS line):1. Turn the ignition switch OFFand turn the ignition switchoN flt).2. Measure voltage between thePCM connector terminal C7and body ground.
Repair short to body ground inthe wire between PCM lCTl andservice check connector.ls there approx. 5 V?
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Engine Goolant Temperature (ECTI Sensor
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0116: A range/performance problem in the Engine
Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor circuit.
The ECT Sensor is a temperature dependant resistor (thermistor). The resistance of the thermistor decreases as the engine
coolant temperature increases as shown below
RESISTANCEtk0l
NOTE: lf DTC P0117 and/or P0118 are stored at the same
bleshoot DTC P0116.
Possible Cause
a ECT sensor deterioration
. Malfunction in the thermostat and cooling system
Troubleshooting Flowchart
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
time as DTC P0116, troubleshoot those DTCS first, then trou-
THERMISTON
- The MIL has be€n roported on.- DTC P01'16 is stored.
Probl6m verification:1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on,then let it idle.2. With the scan tool, check theECT.
Intermittent failure, sYstem b OKat this tim6. Check lhe thermo-stat and the cooling 5y3tom.
ls 176 - 200'F (80 - 93"C) or0.4-0.TVindicated?
Check the thermostat and the
cooling system. It th€y are OK,reolace the ECT seNor.
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PGM-FI System
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) lSensor 1) (cont'd)
tFO133 lhe scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0133: A slow response problem in the Primary Heated: Oxysen Sensor (Primarv HO2S (Sensor 1) circuit.
Description
By controlling the airlfuel ratio with a Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) and a Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2), the deterioration of the
Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) can be evaluated by its feedback period. When the feedback period of the HO2S exceeds a cer
tain value during stable driving conditions, the sensor will be judged as deteriorated.
When deterioration has been detected during two consecutive trips, the MIL comes on and DTC P0133 will be stored.
NOTE: lf DTC P0131, P0132 and/or P0135 are stored at the same time as DTC P0133. troubleshoot those DTCS first, then
troubleshoot DTC P0133.
Possible Cause
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) Deterioration
. Primary HO2S Heater (Sensor 1) Deterioration
. Exhaust system leakage
Troubleshooting Flowchart
- The MIL has b6€n reoorted on.- DTC P0133 is stored.
Problem Verilication:'1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Procedure.2. Connect the scan tool.3. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload lin Park or neutrali untilthe radiator fan comes on.4. Connect the SCS service connector.5. Test-drive under the followingcondations,55 mph (89 km/h) steadyspeed- M in @ position (E position and Over Drive ON)*,(M/T in sth gear)- Until readiness code comes
Intermittent failure, system is OKat this time. Check tor poor con-nections or loose wires at C111(Primary HO2S, Sensor 1) and althe ECM/PCM.
Replace the Primary HO2S {Sen-sor 11.
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Troubleshooting Flowchart
- The MIL has been rePorted on- DTC P0171 andlot P0172 are
stored,
Check the lu6l pressuro regulator
and tusl relum PiPe.ls the lLrel pressure too high
Check lhe Primaty HO2S:1. Start the engine. Hold the
engine at 3,000 rpm with no
load (in Park ot neutral) until
the radiator fan comes on
2. Check the Primary HO2S(Sensor 1) outPut with the
scan tool.
Check lh€ fuel pumP. fuel faedpipe. fuel fiher, and luel Prossurc.eguhior.
Does it stay at lessthan 0.3 V
or more than 0.6 V?
Check for a sticking or leaking
EVAP purge control solenoid
With a vacuum pump, aPPIY vacu
um to the EVAP Purge control
solenoid valve from the intake
manifold side.
Does it hold vacuum?
Check th6 valve clearanc€s and
adjust il necessary. It the valv€
clearances are OK, replace the
fuel iniectors.
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PGM-FI System
Random Misfire
lF()gool", tftod-' and some or lpiogol throughTo3oti
The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0300*,, P1300*1 and some of po30t - pO3O4; Randommisfire.
Descriotion
Misfire detection is accomplished by monitoring the crankshaft speed with the crankshaft speed fluctuation (cKF) sensorwhich is attached to the crankshaft.lfmisfiring strong enough to damage the catalyst is detected, the MIL will blink during the time of its occurrence, and DTcP0300*', P1300*1 and some of DTCs P03ol through P0304 will be stored. Then, after misfire has ceased, the MtL will comeon,
lf misfiring that increases emissions is detected during two consecutive driving cycles, the MIL will come on, and DTcand some of DTCS p0301 through p0304 wi

be stored.NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as a misfire DTc, troubleshoot those DTcs first. thentroubleshoot the misfire DTC.
P0106, P]128, P1'129; MAp sensorP0171. P0172; Fuet metering
P0505: ldle Control Svstem
P1336, P1337; CKF sensor
P1361, P1362: TDC sensor
Pl381. Pl382: CYP sensor
P1508: IAC valve *1:,97 model*2: '98 - 00 models
Possiblo Caus€
. Fuel pump insufficient fuel pressure, amountofflow. Fuel line clogging. blockage, leakage. Fuel filter clogginga Fuel pressure regulator stuck open. Distributormalfunction
. lgnition coil wire open, leakage. lgnition control module malfunction. Valves carbon deposita Compression lowa Fuel does not meet Owner's Manual spec., lack offuel
Troubleshooting
By test-driving, determine the conditions during which misfire occurs. Depending on these conditions, test in the orderdescribed in the table below.
Possible cause
[ ;;;;- -....
Crankshaft
speed fluctuation
sensor
Fuel
pressureDistributor and
lgnition wirestcMValve
Clearance
Conditionsection 611-178section 23section 23section 6
Only low rpm and load,6)o
Only acceleratingooo
Only high rpm and loado@,a'@
Not specificationG\o@o@
NOTE: lf misfire doesn't recur, some possible causes are fuel that doesn't meet owner's manual spec, lack of fuel, carbondeposits on spark plu9, etc.
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ldle Control System
ldle Control System
I P0505 | The scan tool indicates Diagnostic T.ouble Code (DTCI PO5O5: ldlecontrol svstem mattunction.
NOTE: lf DTC P1508 is stored at the same time as DTC P0505, troubleshoot DTC P1508 first. then troubleshoot DTC p0505.
Possibls Cause
. IAC valve mechanical malfunction. Throttle body clogged port, improper adlustment. Intake manifold gasket leakaging. Intake air hose loose leakaging. Vacuum hose leakaging
a ECT sensor incorrect output. Throttle Position sensor incorrect output
Troubleshooting Flowchart
The MIL has been reDorted on.DTC P0505 is sto.ed.
Problem verificationi1. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutral) untilthe radiator Ian comes on, thenlet it idle.2. With the scan tool, check thelollowing items.- Throttle position should beapprox. 10% with the throt-tle {ully closed.- Engine coolant temperature shorJld be 194 - 205'F(90 - 96"C).lf they are not within thespec., repair the faulty sen-sor circuit.3 Check the engine speed atidle with no-load conditions:headlights, blower fan. reardefogger, radiator lan, and airconditioner are not operaling,
Inte.mittent failure. syltem is OKat this time.ls it 750 {730)* i 50 rpm?
ls il 700 (680)' rpm or less?
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Fuel Supply System
PGM-FI Main Relay (cont'dl
Troubleshooting
lc(}21PGM.FI MAIN RELAY 7P CONNECTOR
GND
trTr]--Flq
FI,Til'I A
Y
Wire side ot female terminals
- Engine will not start.- InsDection ol PGM-FI mainrelay and relay harness,
Check fo. an open in the wireIGND linol:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the PGM Fl mainrelay 7P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe PGM'FI main relay 7P con-nector terminal No. 3 and bodyground.
Repair opcn in th€ wire betweenthe PGM-FI main relav and G101.
Check tor an open or short in thewiro (BAT line):Measure voltage between thePGM'FI main relay 7P connectorterminal No. 7 and body ground.- Repai. open or short in lhewir6 belween the PGM-FImain relay and the Fl E/M (15Al fu3e.- Replace th6 FIE/M (15 Altus6in th€ under-hood fuse/.6lay
ls there baftery voltage?
Check lor an open or short in thewire (lGl line):L Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).2. Measure the voltage betweenthe PGM-FI main relay 7P connectorterminal No. 5 and bodyground.- Repair open or shorl in thewire between the FGM-FI mainrelay and the No. 13 FUELPUMP 115 A) tuse.- Replaco the No. 13 RJEL PUMP115 A) luse in the und6.-d$hfuso/ relav box.Check for an open or short in thewire {STS line):1. Turn the ignition switch to theSTART (lll) position.NOTE:. M/T: Clutch pedal must bedepressed.. A/T: Transmission in E orElposition.2. Measure the voltage betweenthe PGM-Fl main retay 7Pconnector terminal No. 2 andbody ground.- Repair open or short in thewire betwe€n the PIGM-FI m.inrclay and th€ No. 31 STARTERSlGllAL 17.5 A) tuse.- Repl.ce the No. 31 STARTERSIGNAL 17.5 Al tuse in theunder-dash tuse/relay box.('97 model: To page 11-189)('98 00models:To page 1l 190)
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Emission Control System
Three Way Catalytic Converter {TWCI (cont'd}
1P0420 Thescantool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0420: Catalyst system efficiency belowthreshold.
DescriDtion
This system evaluates the catalyst's capacity by means of the HO2S (Primary and Secondary) output during stable driving
conditions. lf deterioration has been detected during three consecutive driving cycles, the MIL comes on and DTC P0420 will
be stored.
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at the same time as DTC P0420, troubleshoot those DTCS first. then
troubleshoot DTC P0420.
P0137, P0138: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)
P0141: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Heater
Possible Cause
. IWC Deterioration
. Exhaust system leakage
Troubleshooting Flowchart
- The MIL has been reDoried on.- DTC P0420 is stored.
Problem verification:1. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Procedure,2. Start the engine. Hold theengine at 3,000 rpm with noload (in Park or neutrali untilthe radiator fan comes on.3. Connect the SCS service connector.4. Test-drive 40 - 55 mph (64 - 88km/h) for approx. lwo minutes.Then decelerate for at least 3seconds with the throftle completely closed. Then reducethe vehicle speed to 35 mph
156 km/h), and try to hold ituntil the readiness code
Intermittent tailure. system is OKat this time.ls DTC P0420 indicated?
Check the TWC (see section 9).lI nocessary, replace the TwC.
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