1999 HONDA CR-V Trouble shooting

Five-step Troubleshooting
1.
3.
Verify The Complaint
Turn on all the components in the problem circuit to
verify the customer complaint. Note the symptoms.
Do not begin disassembly or testing until you have
narrowed down the problem area.
Analyze The Schematic
Look up the schematic for the problem circuit.
Determine how the circuit is supposed to work by
tracing the current paths from the power feed
through the circuit components to ground. lf several
circuits fail at the same time, the fuse or ground is a
likely cause,
Based on the symptoms and your understanding of
the circuit operation, identify one or more possible
causes of the problem.
lsolate The Problem By Testing The Circuit
Make circuit tests to check the diagnosis you made
in step 2. Keep jn mind that a logical, simple proce-
dure is the key to efficient troubleshooting. Test for
the most likely cause of failure first. Try to make
tests at points that are easily accessible,
Fix The Problem
Once the specific problem is identified, make the
repair. Be sure to use proper tools and safe proce-
dures.
Make Sure The Circuit Works
Turn on all components in the repaired circuit in all
modes to make sure you've fixed the entire prob-
lem. lf the problem was a blown fuse, be sure to
test all of the circuits on the fuse. lvlake sure no new
problems turn up and the original problem does nol
recur.
4.
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Wire Color Codes
The following abbreviations are used to identify wire
colors in the circuit schematics:
WHT ............................. White
YEL,.............................. Yellow
BLK ..........,................... Black
BLU .............................. Blue
GRN .............................Green
RED .............................. Red
ORN .............................Oran9e
PNK.....,........................ Pink
BRN .............................. Brown
GRY .............................. Gray
PUR .........,.................... Purple
LT BLU ..................,...... Light Blue
LT GRN ........................ Light Green
The wire insulation has one color or one color with
another color stripe. The second color is the stripe.
WHT/BLK
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Gauge Assembly
Component Location Index
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24} before performing repairs or service.
I x 1.25 mm24 N.m {2.4
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOF {VSS'Troubleshooting, page 23-62
GAUGE ASSEMBLYGau ge/lndicator/TerminalLocation Index, page 23-56Bulb Locations, page 23-57Removal, page 23-61
J-
FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNITSee section 1 l
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGESENDING UNITBRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSSI
T6st tho BLK wirei1. Disconnect the 3P connectorfrom the vehicle speed sensor{VSS).2. Connect the test harness
{07LAJ - PT3020A) only to theengine wire harness.3. Connect the FED test harnessclip to the positive probe of anohmmeter,4. Check for continuity betweenthe RED test harness clip andbody ground.
Repair open in the BLK wirebetwGon the vSS .nd G101.
T.st the BLK/YEL wire:1. Connect the WHT test harnessclip to the positive probe of avohmeter, and connect the REDtest harness clip to the negativeprobe.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Rep.ir op.n in th. BLK/YEL wirebetwaen the VSS rnd the und6r-dash fuse/.6lav box.ls there battery voltage?
Test the BLU/WHT wi.s:Connect the GRN test harnessclip to the posilive probe of avoltmeter. and connect the REDtest harness clip to the negativeprobe.
Repair open in the BLU/WHT wirobstweon the VSS and PCM.ls there about 5 V or more?
Troubleshooting
Before testing, inspect the No. 15 (7.5 A) fuse in the underdash fuse/relay box.
TEST HARNESSOTLAJ - PT3O2OA
RED TEST HARNESS
PROTECTIVETAPE
GRN TEST HARNESSCLIP
TEST HARNESSOTLAJ - PT3O2OA
REOCLIPWHT TEST HARNESS CLIP
(To next page)
23-62
HARNESS
TAPE
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Special Tools .."....."" 24-14
Component/Wring Location
lndex - '97 model ..........'.." '.....""" 24-15
Component/Wiring Location
lndex - '98 - 00 models ..............." 24-16
Description .'.........."'.24'17
Circuit Diagram .........24'14
Precautions/Procedures
General Precautions ......".."'........... 24-19
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Handling and Stolage ....''........... 24-19
SRS Unit Precautions ...............'...... 24-20
lnspeciion After Deployment .......'.24'20
) SpringJoaded Lock Connector
with Built-in Short Contact '...'....24-21
Spring-loaded Lock Connectors .."' 24-22
BackProbing SPring-loaded Lock
Conneetors ,.......24-22
Disconnecting the Airbag Connectors and
the Seat Beh Tensioner
Connectors ....'....24-23
Steering-lelated Precautions .......... 24-25
Troubleshooting
Self -diagnostic Procedures ............. 24-26
Reading the DTC .................. .....".."' 24'26
Erasing the DTC Memory ................24-28
Troubleshooting lntermittent
Faifures "'...........24'24
Diagnostic Trouble Gode {DTC}
Chart -'97 model ....""....... "......24-29
Diagnostic Trouble Gode (DTCI
Chart -'98 - 00 models ............. 24-31
SRS Indicator Light Wire
Connections ','," 24'33
Ff owcharts ....-........24'34
Driver's Airbag
Repf acement ..'......21'87
Front Passenger's Airbag
Repfacement .....'.',24'AS
Gable Reel
Replacement .......'.24-91
SRS Unit
Replacement .........24-95
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Disposaf .................24'97
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Component/Wiring Locations Index -'97 model
SRS INDICATOR LIGHT (ln the gauge assembly)Troubleshooting, page 24-27Gauge assembly, section 23
DASHBOABD w|RE HARNESS
to SBS INDICATOR LIGHT in
DRIVER'S AIBMGReplacement,page 21-87Disposal, page 24-97
To CRUISE CONTROLSET
To DRIVERS AnBAG
ANBAG2P
sBsitAr[ ] nNEssto FROI|T PASSEiIGEB.S
FRONT PASSEITGER'S AIRBAGReplacement, pago 24{9Disposal, page 24-97
sns ut{fTGROUND
SES MAIN HAR]GSStosns U nItP OOIIITECTOR
MAIN WIRE HABNESSto DASHBOABD wlRE21P
SRS MAIN HABNESSto UNOEB-DASHFUSE/BELAY BOX2P CONNECTOR
GOf$ECrOn PPIlBLr( 8R t
MEMORY ERASE SIGNALIMES) CONNECTOR I2PI[GRY. GRYI or twHT, BLr.l
GAUGE ASSEMBLY5P
HARNESS
SRS MAIN HARNESSto MAINWIRE HARNESS3P OONNECTOR
24-15
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Gomponent/Wiring Locations Index -'98 - 00 models
SRS INDICAIOR LIcHT (ln the gauge assembty)Troubleshooting, page 24 27Gauge assembly. section 23
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESSto SRS INDICATOR LIGHf inGAUGE ASSEMBLY5P CONNECTOR
FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAGReplacement, page 24-89Disposal, page 24 97
CABLE REELReplacement,page 24-91
To HORN SWITCH
To CRUISE CONTROLSET/RESUME SWTCH
To DRIVER'S AIRBAG
ro CABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
MAIN VYIRE HARNESSto DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
SRS MAIN HARNESS
ORIVER'S AIRBAGReplacement,page 24-87Disposal, page 24-97
SRS UNIT
SRS MAIN HARNESSto FROI{T PASSENGER,S AIRBAG2P CONiIECTOR
RIGHT SIDE WIRE HARNESS toSEAI BELTTENSIONER2P CONNECTOR24P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN
SRS MAIN HARNESS toLEFT SIDE WIRE HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESSto MAIN WIRE HARNESS3P CONNECTOB
(lncluding safing sensorand impact sensor)Replacement, page 24-95
SRS MAIN HARNESS toRIGHT SIDE WIRE HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
SERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR I2PIIBLK BRNI
to UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX2P CONNECTORSEAT BELT TENSIONERReplacement, page 24 3Disposal, page 24-97
ORIVER'S SEAT BELTMEMORY ERASE SIGNAL(MES) CONNECTOR I2PIIGRN, GRNI or IWHT, BLKIReplacement, page 24-3Disposal, page 24-97
LEFT SIDE WIRE HARNESS toSEAT BELTTENSIONER2P CONNECTOR
24-16
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Precautions/Procedures
SRS Unit Precautions
Take extra care when painting or doing body work in
the area below the dashboard. Avoid direct exposure
of the SRS unit or wiring to heat guns, welding, or
spraying equipment.
Disconnect the driver's/front passenger's airbag con-
nectors and seat belt tensioner connectors before
working below the dashboard near the SRS unit.
After any degree of frontal body damage, or after a
collision without airbag deployment, inspect the SRS
unit for physical damage. lf it is dented, cracked, or
detormed, reolace it,
Be sure the SRS unit is installed securelv.
Do not disassemble the SRS unit.
Store the SRS unit in a cool {less than about
104"F/40"C) and dry {less than 80o/o humidity. no
moisture) place. Do not spill water or oil on the SRS
unit, and keep it awav from dust.
During installation or replacement, be careful not to
bump (impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area a[ound
the SRS unit, The airbags could accidentally deploy
and cause damage or injury.
24-20
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Inspection After Deployment
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed.
replace the SRS unit, and inspect the following:
1. Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, don't
repair, any damaged harnesses
2. Inspect the cable reel for heat damage, lf there is any
damage. replace the cable reel.
3. After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the
ignition switch on. lf the SRS indicator light comes
on for about six seconds and then goes off, the SRS
system is OK. lf the indicator light does not function
properly, go to SRS Troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures
The self-diagnostic function of the SRS system allows it to locate the causes of system problems and to store this informa-
tion in memory, For easier troubleshooting, this data can be retrieved via a data link circuit.
. When you turn the ignition switch ON (ll). the SRS indicator will come on. lf it goes off after six seconds, the system is
normal.
. lf there is 8n abnormality, the system locates and defines the problem. stores this information in memory, and turns
the SRS indicator light on. The data will remain in the memory even when the ignition switch is turned off or if the bat-
terv is disconnected.
. When you connect the SCS service connector to the service check connector (2P), and turn the ignition switch ON (ll),
the SRS indicator light will indicate the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) by the number of blinks.
. After reading and recording the DTC, proceed with the troubleshooting forthis code.
Precsutions
. Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. lf it's not a Honda multimeter. make sure its output is 10 mA (0.01 A)
or less when switched to the smallest value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output could damage the
airbag circuit or cause accidental airbag deployment and possible injury.
. Whenever the ignition switch isON (ll). or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful nottobumpthe
SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
. Before you remove the SRS main harness, disconnect the airbag and tensioner connectors (see page 24-23).
. Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged (see section 23). lf the battery is dead or low, measuring values won't be
correct.
. Do not touch a tester probe to the terminals in the SRS unit or harness connectors, and do not connect the terminals
with a jumper wire. Use only the backprobe set and the SCS service connector.
For backprobing spring-loaded lock type con nectors, .efet to page 24-22.
Reading the DTC
When the SRS indicator light is on, read the DTC using one of these methods;
A. Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P Data Link Connector {DLC), and follow the tester's prompts. lf the tester
indicates no DTC, DTC 9-1 and DTC 9-2, double-check by jumping the service check connector (2P) and watching the
SRS indicator light (see next page).
HONDA PGM TESTER
DATA LINK CONNECIOR {DLCI {16P)
24-26
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