1998 HONDA CR-V Troubleshooting ignition switch

Gharging System
Troubleshooting
lf the charging system light does not come on or does not go off, or the battery is dead or low, test the following items inthe order listed below:
1. Battery (see section 23)
2. Charging system light
3. Voltage
4. Alternator control system (U.S.A. model)
5. Alternator/regulator
Charging System Light Test
ALTERNATOR 4P CONNECTOR{U.S,A. modell
(BLK/YEL)
2
3
Wire sade offemale terminals
I
I
I
ALTERNATOR 3P CONNECTORlCaneda model'
Iemale terminals
[ ]: Canada model
Chsrging Systom Light Check:Turn the ignition switch ON {ll),and make sure the charging system light comes on.
Check for a blown No. 15 17.5 Alfuse and a blown charging sys-tem light bulb. lf the tusa .ndbulb are OK, repair th€ open inth€ WHT/BLU wire.
Does the charging systemlight come on?
Charging System Light Check{com'd}:Start the engine.
Does the charging systemlight go offfPerform the Alte.nator/RegulatorTest lsee page +281.
Voltage Check:Measure the voltage at the No. IlNo. 2iterminal of the 4P [3Plcon-nector with the ignition switch ON{ ).
Ropair the open in the BLK/YELwiae betwoen the altemator andunder-da3h luso/relay box.
ls there battery voltage?
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures
How To Begin Troubleshooting
When the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MlLl has been reported on, or there is a driveability problem, use the appropri-ate procedure below to diagnose and repair the problem.
A. When the MIL has come on:
1. Connect the Honda PGM Tester or an OBD Il scan tool to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) located behind theright side of the center console.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Check the DTC and note it. Also check and note
the freeze frame data.
Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart and
begin troubleshooting.
NOTE:
. SeetheOBDll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions.. The scan tool or tester can read the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), freeze frame data, current data, and otherEngine Control Module (ECM}/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) data.. Freeze frame data indicates the engine conditions when the first malfunction, misfire or fuel trim malfunction wasdetected. lt can be useful information when troubleshootino.
B. When the MIL has not come on, but there is a driveability problem, refer to the Symptom Chart on page 11-64.
C. DTCs will be indicated by the blinking of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp {MlL) with the SCS service connector con-nected.
Connect the SCS service connector to Service Check Connector as shown. {The 2P Service Check Connecror rslocated behind the right side of the center console.) Turn the ignition switch ON 0l).
DATA LINK CONNECTOR I16PI
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ll. Engine Controt Module (EcM)/Powertrain Control Module {PCM) Reset Procedure
Either of the following actions will reset the ECM/PCM.
. use the oBD ll scan tool or Honda PGM Tester to clear the ECM's/PCM's memory. (see the oBD ll scan tool or
Honda PGM Tester user's manuals for specific operating instructions )
. Turn the ignition switch oFF. Remove the BACK UP (RADIO) (7.5 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box for 10
seconos.
lll. Final Procedure {this procedure must be done after any troubleshooting)
1. Remove the SCS Service Connector if it is connected. lf the SCS service connector is connected. and there are no
DTCS stored in the ECM/PCM, the MIL will stay on when the ignition switch is turnsd oN (ll).
2. Do the ECM/PCM Reset Procedure.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF
4. Disconnect the OBD ll scan tool orHonda PGM Tester from the Data Link Connector ( 16P)'
(cont'd)
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BACK UP {RADIOI I7,5 AI FUSE
FUSE/RELAY BOX
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Troubleshooting
PCM CONNECTOR B I25PI
Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement -'97 Model (cont'dl
Wire side of female terminalsPCM CONNECTOR B I25P}NOTE: Standard battery voltage is l2 V.
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TerminelnumbercolorTerminalnameOescriptionSignal
1LS 1A/T CLUTCHPRESSURE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE -)
Drives A,/T clutch pressure controlsolenoid valveWith ignition switch ON (ll): duty con-trolled
2REDLS + (A"/T CLUTCHPRESSURE CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE +)
Drives A,/T clutch pressure controlsolenoid valveWith ignition switch ON (ll)r duty controlled
38LU//EL
SHA (SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A)Drives shift control solenoid valve A.In 2nd, R position. in 2nd and 3rd gear inD4, D3 position: Battery voltageIn lst gear in D4, D3 position, in 4th gear
in D4 position: 0 V
4GRN/BLKLC B (LOCK-UP CONTFOLSOLENOID VALVE B)Drives lock-up control solenoidvalve B,With full lock-up; Baftery voltageWith half lock-up: duty controlled
5YELLC A (LOCK.UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A)Drives lock-up control solenoidWith lock'up ON: battery voltageWith lock-up OFF:0 V
IPNKATPD3 (Ay'T GEARPOSITION SWITCH}Detects A/T gear position switchsignal. _
In D3 position:0 Vln any other position: battery voltage
11GRN/VVHT
SHB (SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE 8}Drives shift control solenoid valve B.In 1st, 2nd position, in 1st and 2nd gear inD4, D3 position: Battery voltageIn R position, ;n 3rd gear in 04, D3, in 4thgear in D4 position: 0 V
12WHT/BEDILU (INTERLOCK
CONTROL UNITiDetects interlock control unh signal.With ignition switch ON (ll)and brakepedal depressed: battery voltage
GRN/BLKD4IND (04 INDICATORLIGHT}Drives Dl indicator light.With D4 indicator light turned ON: batteryvoltageWith D4 indicator light turned OFF: 0 V
14NMSG (MAINSHAFT
SPEED SENSOR GROUND}Ground tor mainshaft speed sensor.
REDNM (MAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSOR)Detects mainshaft speed sensorsrgnal,With engine running: pulses
16ATPR (A"/T GEARPOSITION SWITCH)Detects A/T gear position switchsrgnal.InRposition:0VIn any other position: battery voltage
1'lBLUATP2 (A./T GEARPOSITION SWITCH)Detects A/T gear position switchsrg nal,In 2nd position: 0 VIn any other position: battery voltage
18BRNATP1 (4,,/T GEARPOSTTTON SWTTCH)Detects A/T gear position switchsrg nal,ln lst position: 0 VIn any other position: battery voltage
22GBNNCSG (COUNTERSHAFT
SPEED SENSOR GROUND)Ground tor countershaft speedsensor,
23BLUNC (COUNTERSHAFT
SPEED SENSOR)Detects countershaft speed sensorsrgnal.With agnition switch ON (ll), and lrontwheels rotating: pulses
24YELATPD4 (M GEARPOSITION SWITCH)Detects A,/T gear position switchsrgnal.In D4 positionr 0 VIn any other position: battery voltage
25LT GRNATPNP {A/T GEARPOSITION SWITCH)Detects A/T gear position switchsignal.In park or neutral:0 VIn any other position: about 5 V
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Powertrain Gontrol Module Terminal Arrangement -'97 Model (cont'd)
PCM CONNECTOR O {16PI
PCM CONNECTOR D (I6P)Wire side of f6male terminals
NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
f.rminal
numbcrWir! colorT€rminal nam6DescriptionSignal
1RED/BLKTPS ffHROTTLE
POSITION SENSOR}
Detects TP sensor signal.With throttle fullv oDen: about 4.8 V
With throttle fullv closed: about 0.5 V
RE D,4/VHT
ECT (ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
Detects ECT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON {ll): about
0.1 - 4.8 V (depending on engine
coolant temperature)
RED/GRN
MAP (MANIFOLD
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE
SENSOR)
Detects MAP sensor signal.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 3 V
At idle; about 1.0 V(depending on engine speed)
YEUREDVCCl (SENSOR
VOLTAGE)
Pow€r source for MAP sensor.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 V
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
EG R N/WHT
BKSW (BRAKE
SWITCH)
Detects brake switch signal.With brake pedal released:0 V
With brake pedal depressed: battery
voltage
7WHT
PHO2S (PRIMARY
HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR SENSOR 1)
Detects heated primary oxygen
sensor (sensor 1) signal.
With throttle fully opened from idle with
fully warmed up engine: above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below
0.4 v
8RED//E L
IAT (INTAKE AIR TEM.
PERATURE SENSOR)
Detects IAT sensor signal.With ignition switch ON lll): about
0.1 - 4.8 V (depending on intake air
temperaturel
10YEUBLUVCC2 (SENSOR VOLT-
AGEI
Provides sensor voltage.With ignition switch ON (ll): about 5 V
With ignition switch OFF: 0 V
11GRN/BLKSG2 (SENSOR
GROUND)
Sensor ground.Less than 1.0 V at all times
12GRN/WHTSGl (SENSOR
GROUND)
Ground for MAP sensor.Less than 1.0 V at all times
13RED/YE L
SHO2S SG(SECONDARY HEATED
OXYGEN SENSOR,
SENSOR 2 GROUND)
Ground for secondary heated
orygen sensor (sensor 2).
14WHT/RED
SHO2S (SECONDARY
HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR, SENSOR 2)
Detects secondary heated
orygen sensor (sensor 2)
signal,
With throttle fully opened from idle with
fully warmed up engine; above 0.6 V
With throttle quickly closed: below
0.4 v
16*GRN/RED
EL (ELD)Detects ELD signal.With parking lights turned on at idle
about 2.5 - 3.5 V
With low beam headlights turned on
at idle: about 1.5 - 2.5V
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Troubleshooting
Engine/Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement - '98 - 00 Models
(cont'd)
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR B {25PI
Wire side of female terminalsECM/PCM CONNECTOR B I25PI
*2t MlT*3: '98 model"4: '99 - 00 models
NOTE: Standard baftery voltage is l2
Ierminalnumb€tWire colorTerminsl nameDescriptionSignal
1YEUBLKIGPl (POWER SOURCE)Power source for the ECM/PClvlcontrol circuit.withagewith
ignition switch ON (ll): battery volt-
ignition switch OFF:0 V
BLKPG1 (POWER GROUND}Ground for the ECM/PClvl controlcircuit.Less than 1.0 V at all times
REDlNJ2 (No. 2 FUEL INJEC-roR)Drives No. 2 Iuel injector.With engine running: duty controlled
BLUlNJ3 1No. 3 FUEL INJEC-TOR)Drives No. 3Iuel jnjector.
YELlNJ4 {No.4 FUEL INJEC-TOR)Drives No. 4 fuel injector.
8*1WHTLS- (A"/T CLUTCH PRES.SURE CONTROL SOLE,NOID VALVE _ SIDE)
A,/T clutch pressure controlsolenoid valve power supplynegative terminal.
With ignition switch ON (ll): dutycontrolled
9YEUBLKIGP2 IPOWER SOURCE)Power source for the ECN,I/PCMcontrol circuit.With ignition switch ON (lll: bafteryvoltageWith ignition switch OFF:0 V
10BLKPG2 (POWER GROUND}Ground for the ECM/PCM controlcrrcurt.Less than '1.0 V at all times
' BRNlNJl (No. 1 FUEL INJECTOR)Drives No. l tuel injector.With engine running: duty controlled
YEUGRNrcM {rGNrTroN coN-TROL MODULE)Sends ignition pulse.With ignition switch ON (ll): batteryvoltageWith engine running: pulses
17*1REDLS+ (A,,IT CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLE-NOID VALVE + SIDE)
A,/T clutch pressure controlsolenoid valve power supplypositive terminal
With ignition switch ON (ll): dutycontrolled
19*.PNK
ODIND (OVER-DRIVE
OFF INDICATOR}Drives OVER-DRIVE OFFindicator light.With OVER-DRIVE OFF indicator lightturned ON: 0 VWith OVER-DRIVE OFF indicator lightturned OFF: battery voltage
20BRN/BLKLG1 (LOGIC GROUND)Ground for the ECM/PCM controlcircuit.Less than 1.0 V at all times
WHT/BLUVBU (VOLTAGE BACKUP)Power source for the ECM/PCMcontrol circuit.Power source forthe DTC memory.
Battery voltage at all times
22BRN/BLKLG2 (LOGIC GROUND)Ground for the ECN4/PCM controlctrcutt,Less than 1.0 V at all times
23BLVBLUIACV {IDLE AIR CON.TROL VALVE)Drives IAC valve.With engine running: duty controlled
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Powertrain Control Module Terminal Arrangement -'98 - 00 Models (cont'dl
PCM CONNECTOR D (16P)NOTE: Standard battery voltage is 12 V.
i1:A/T *3:'98 model'2: M/T *4:'99 00 models
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR D {16P}
Wire side of lemaleterminals
D€s4riptionSign!l
YELLC A {LOCK,UP CONTBOLSOLENOID VALVE A)Oriv€s lock'up conrrol solenoid valve A.With lock-up ON: b6ttery voltagsWith lock-up OFF:0 V
2+1GBN,M/HT
SHB (SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOIO VALVE B)Drives shift controlsolenoid valve B.In 1st, 2nd position, in lst and 2nd gear an D4, D3(D)11 position: battery vohag€In P, R, N position, in 3rd geaf in D1, D3 (D)*.position, in 4th gear in D4 (D)*r positionr0 V
GRN/BLKLC 8 (LOCK,UP CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE B}Drives lock up controlsolenoid valve B.With full lock-up: 8attery voitageWith half lock'uprduty controlled
BLK/YELVBSOL (BATTERY VOLTAGEFOR SOLENOID VALVE}Pow€r source of solenoid valvs.With ignition switch ON (ll): batteryvoltageWith ignition switch OFF| 0 V
ATPR {AI GEAE POSITIONSWITCH)Delscls A/T gear posrtion swirch srgnal.In any other positjon: battsry voltage
BLU,ryEL
SHA (SHIFT CONTROLSOLENOID VALVE A)Drives shift conrrol solenoid valvp A.In 2nd, R position, an 2nd and 3rd ge6r in D4, D3(D)r' posilion: batlery voltageIn 1st gear in 04, 03 {D)}. position, in 4th gear inD4 (D)*. position, in P, N position:0 V
PNKATPD3 (AT GEAR POSITIONswrTcH)Detects A,/T g€ar poshion swirch sign6l.In D3 position:0 Vh any other posiiion: ban€ryvoltage
PNK
ODSW (OVER.DBIVE SWITCH)Detects OVEF-DRIVE swirch sagnal.With Ovor Drivs OFF (O/D OFF indicator lightturned ON): 0 VWilh Ovsr Drivs ON (O/D OFF indicrto.lashtturned OFF): about 5 V
9''YELATPDI}3, O}I {AT GEARPOStTtON SWTTCH)Dot€cts A/T g€ar position swirch signal.In D4r3, O*. position:0 VIn any other posilion: battery voltage
10.,BLUNC (COUNIERSHAFT SPEEDSENSOR)Detscts counl€rshaft speed sensorWith ignition switch ON (ll), and ffonr wheels
REDNM IIVAINSHAFT SPEEDSENSOB)Detects mainshaft speed sensor sign6ls.Wilh engine running: pulses
NMSG {MAINSHAFTSPEEDSENSOB GBOUND)Ground for mainshaft speed sensor-
'13*1LT GRNATPNP (AT GEAR POSITIONswtTcH)Delects A,/T gear position switch signat.In park or n€utral:0 Vh any other posilion: about 5 V
8LUATP2 (AT GEAR POSFIONswrTcH)Dstects A,/T gear position switch signal.h any othsr position: battery voltsgs
15.'BRNATP1 {AT GEAR POSITIONswrTcH)Detscts A/T gear position switch signal.In any other position: htteryvoltage
t6''GRNNCSG {COUNTERSHAFTSPEED SENSOR GROUND}Grouod for counterchaft sp€ed s€nsor.
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Fuel Cut-off Control
. During deceleration with the throttle valve closed, current to the fuel injectors iscutoffto improvefuel economyat
speeds over 970 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 920 rpm ('99 - 00 modelsl.
. Fuel cut-off action also takes place when engine speed exceeds 6,500 rpm ('97 - 98 models), 6900 rpm ('99 - 00
models), regardless of the position of the throttle valve, to protect the engine from over-rewing.
With Ay'T model. the PCM cuts the fuel at engine speeds over 5,000 rpm when the vehicle is not moving.*'
4,./C Comoressor Clutch Relav
When the ECM/PCM receives a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system, it delays the compressor from
being energized, and enriches the mixture to assure a smooth transition to the Ay'C mode.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control Solenoid Valve
When the engine coolant temperature is above 154"F (68'C), the ECM/PCM controls the EVAP purge control solenoid
valve which controls vacuum to the EVAP purge control canister,
Alternator Control
The system controls the voltage generated at the alternator in accordance with the electrical load and driving mode.
which reduces the engine load to improve the fuel economy.
PCM Fail-saf e/Back-up Functions
1. Fail-safe Function
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM ignores that signal and assumes a pre-pre
grammed value for that sensor that allows the engine to continue to run.
2. Back-up Function
When an abnormality occurs in the ECM/PCM itself, the fuel injectors are controlled by a back-up circuit independent
of the system in order to permit minimal driving.
3. Self-diagnosis Function IMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL)l
When an abnormality occurs in a signal from a sensor, the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL and stores the DTC
in erasable memory. When the ignition is initially turned on {ll), the ECM/PCM supplies ground for the MIL for two
seconds to check the MIL bulb condition.
4. Two Trio Detection Method
To prevent false indications, the Two Trip Detection Method is used for the HO2S*1, fuel metering-related. idle control
system, ECT sensor and EVAP control system self-diagnostic functions. When an abnormality occurs, the ECM/PCM
stores it in its memory. When the same abnormality recurs after the ignition switch is turned OFF and ON (ll) again,
the ECM/PCM informs the driver by lighting the MlL. However, to ease troubleshooting, this function is cancelled
when you jump the service check connector, The MIL will then blink immediately when an abnormality occurs.
5. Two (or Three) Driving Cycle Detection Method {'97 model)
A "Driving Cycle" consists of starting the engine, beginning closed loop operation, and stopping the engine. lf misfir-
ing that increases emissions or EVAP control system malfunction is detected during two consecutive driving cycles.
or TWC deterioration is detected during three consecutive driving cycles, the ECM/PCM turns the MIL on. However, to
ease troubleshooting, this function is cancelled when you jump the service check connector. The MIL will then blink
immediately when an abnormality occurs.
*1: '97 - 98 models*2: '99 - 00 models
5.
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