1998 HONDA CR-V thermostat

Standards andService Limits
Engine LubricationSection 8
CoolingSection 10
Fuel and EmissionsSection 11
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO {NEWISERVICE LIMIT
Engine oilCapacityf (US qt, lmp qt)4.6 (4.9, 4.0)Ior engine overhaul3.8 {4.0,3.3)for oilchange, including filter3.5 (3.7, 3.1) for oil change, without Iilter
OilpumpInner-to-outer rotor clearancePump housing-to-outer rotor clearancePump housing-to rotor axial clearance
0.04 - 0.16 (0.002 - 0.006)0.10 -0.19 (0.004 - 0.007)0.02 -0.07 (0.001 - 0.003i
0.20 (0.008)
0.20 (0.008)
0.15 (0.006)
Relief valvePressure setting at engine oil temp. 176'F (80'C)kPa (kgt/cm,, psi) At ldleAt 3,000 rpm70 (0.7, 10) min.340 {3.5,50) min.
MEASUREMENTSTANDARO INEW}
RadiatorCoolant capacity , (US q1, lmp qt)
llncluding engine, heater, ILcooling line and reservoirlReservoir capacity:0.61 (0.63 US qt,0.53lmp qt)
M/T
5.9 {6.2, 5.2}tor overhaul3.9 (4.1, 3.4ifor coolant change6.0 (6.3, 5.3ifor overhaul4.0 (4.2, 3.5) for coolant change
Radiator capOpening pressure kPa (kgf/cm?, psi)93 - 123 (0.95 - 1.25, 14 18)
ThermostatStarts to open 'F 1"C)Fully open 'F ("C)
Valve lift at tully open
169 - 176 (76 - 80)194 (90)
8.0 (0.31imin.
Cooling fanThermoswitch "ON" temperature "F {'C)Thermoswitch "OFF" temperature 'F ('C)196 - 203 (91 - 95)Subtract 5 - 14 (3 - 8) trom actual "ON" temperature
MEASUREMENTSTANDARD INEW}
Pressure regulatorPressure with regulator vacuum hose disconnectedkPa (kgflcm', psi) '97,'98 models'99, '00 rnodels260 - 31012.7 3.2,38- 46)270 -32012.8 3.3,40 - 471
FueltankCapacity / (US gal, lmp gal)58 (15.3, 12.8)
E ngineldle speed with headlights and cooling fan off rpm'97 model'98 model'99, '00 models
MTAT {E or E position)
750 r 50730 1 50
750 t 50750 r 507301 50
Fast idle rpm '97 model'98 model'99, '00 models1,5001 2001,600 r 200
1,5001 2001,5001 2001,600 r 200
ldle CO %0.1 max.
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Cooling
f ffustrated Index ........... ..... 1O-2
Radiator
Rep|acement ...........,....,...................... 10-4
Engine Coolant Refilling and
Bleeding ..,.,................. 10-5
Cap Testing .................... 10-7
Testing ......10-7
Thermostat
Rep|acement ....................................... 10-8
Testing ...... 10-9
Water Pump
lllustrated lndex ....,..... .. 10-10
Inspection . 10-1 1
Replacement ....................................,.. 10-1 1
Fan Gontrol
Component Location Index ............... 10-12
Circuit Diagram ............. 10-13
Fan Motor Testing ......... 10-14
Radiator Fan Switch Testing ............. 10-14
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Gauge Testing ............... 10-15
Coolant temperature Sending
Unit Testing ........,....... 10-15
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Engine Hose Connections:
FAST IDLE THERMOVALVE (A/T onlyl
IDLE AIR CONTROLIIAC}VALVE
TEF BYPASSHOSE
THERMOSTATHOUSING
CONNECTINGPIPE
VALVE
HOSES
10-3
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Thermostat
Replacement
THERMOSTAInstall with pin up.
THERMOSTATHOUSING
RUBBER SEALReplace.
RADIATOB FANswtTcH24 N.m {2.4 kgtm, l7 lbt.ftl
THERMOSTATCOVER
12 N.m (1.2 kgl.m,8.7 tbtftl
6 x '1.0 mm
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Testing
Replace the thermostat if it is open at room temperature.
To test a closed thermostat:
1. Suspend the thermostat in a container of water. Do
not let the thermometer touch the bottom of the hot
container.
THERMOMETER
THERMOSTAT
Heat the water, and check the temperature with a
thermometer. Check the temperature at which the
thermostat first opens, and at which it is fully open.
Measure the lift height of the thermostat when fully
open.
STANDARD THERMOSTAT
Lift height: above 8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Starts opening: 169 - 176'F (76 - 80'C)
Fully open: 194'F (90'C)
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Fan Control
Fan Motor Testing
1. Disconnect the 2P connector.
Terminalside ofmale terminals
Test the motor by connecting battery power to theNo. 2 terminal and ground to the No. 1 terminal.
lf the motor fails to run or does not run smoothly,reptace rt.
RADIATOR FAN MOTOR
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Radiator Fan Switch Testing
E@ Removing the radiator fan switch whilethe engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seri-ously scalding you. Always let the enginc and radiatorcool down before removing the radiator fan switch.
1. Remove the radiator fan switch from the thermostathousing (see page 10 '10).
2. Suspend the radiator fan switch in a container ofwater as shown.
Heat the water, and check the temperature with athermometer. Do not let the thermometer touch thebottom of the hot container.
Measure the continuity between the A and B termi-nals according to the table.
Bleed the air from the cooling system after installingthe radiator fan switch (see page 10-5).
Terminal
op".*i- Tr"ip".a*" \.B
SWITCH
ON196 - 203"F
{91 - 95.C)o---o
OFF
5 - 14"F (3 - 8.C)
lower than the tem-peratu re wh en itgoes on
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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
-4 32 68 r0a r a0176 212 2aE {'r)-2O O 20 ito tO .o ! t2O I c)
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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