1999 HONDA CR-V cooling

Radiator
Engine Coolant Refilling and Bleeding (cont'dl
Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal
amount of water in a clean container.
NOTE:
. Always use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant.
Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corro-s\on, ca
sng t\e coo\
g sys\em \o ma\lunct\on
o. fail.
For best corrosion protection, the coolant con-
centration must be maintained year-round at50% minimum. Coolant concentrations less than
50% may not provide sufficient protection against
corrosion or freezing. Coolant concentrationsgreater than 60% will impair cooling efficiency
and are not recommended.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or anti-rustproducts; they may not be compatible with the
coolant.
Engine Coolant Refill Capacity Iincluding 0.6 / 10.63US $, 0.53 lmp qtl for hoater and ressrvoirl:
A/T: 3.9 f {4.1 US $, 3.4 lmp qtl
M/T: 1.O t 14.2 US $, 3.5 lmp qrl
10-6
9. Pour coolant into the radiator uD to the base of the
filler neck. When pouring engine coolant. do not let
coolant spill on any electrical pans or the paint. lf
any coolant spills, rinse it oft immediately.
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twice).
Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator,
add coolant if needed.
Put the radiator cap on tightly. then run the engine
again and check for leaks.
11.
10.
12.
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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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Goolant Temperature Gauge
Gauge Testing
1. Check the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box before testin9.
2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then discon-
nect the YEL/GRN wire from the coolant tempera-
ture sending unit. and ground it with a jumper wire.
YEL/GRNWIRE
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll). Check that the
pointer of the coolant temperature gauge starts
moving toward the "H" mark. Turn the ignition
switch OFF before the pointer reaches "H" on the
gauge dial. Failure to do so may damage the gauge.
lf the pointer of the gauge does not move at all,
check for an open in the YEL/GRN wire.
lf the wires are OK, replace the coolant temperature
gauge.
lf the coolant temperature gauge works, test the
coolant temperature sending unit.
5.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
Coolant Temperature Sending Unit
Testing
1. Disconnect the YEUGRN wire from the coolant tem
perature sending unit.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
POSITIVETERMINAL
YEL/GRN WIRE(Covered withinsulation)
2. Using an ohmmeter, measure the change in resis-
tance between the positive terminal and the engine
(ground) with the engine cold and with the engine
at operating temPerature.
Temperature133.F (56'C)1A5 - 212F
(8s - 100'c)
Resistance(0)13746-30
3. lf the readings are substantially different from the
specitications above, inspect the coolant level and
the cooling system. lf the cooling system is OK,
replace the sending unit.
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chart
*: These DTCS will be indicated by the blinking of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) with the SCS service connector
connected.**: The E (E)*u indicator tight and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) may come on simultaneously.*1' AIT *3 '97 model +5; '99 - 00 models*2: MlT *4:'98 model
{cont'd)
11-75
DTC(MlL indication*lDetection ltemProbable CausePago
P0107 (3)Manifold Absolute
Pressu.e CircuitLow Input
Open or short in MAP sensor circuit
MAP sensor
ECMiPCM
't 'l-90
P0108 {3)
Manifold AbsolutePressure Circuit
High Input
Open in MAP sensor circuitMAP sensor
ECM/PCM
11-92
P01 1 1*3 (10)Intake Air
Temperature Circuit
Range/Performance Problem
. IAT sensor
11-95
P0112 (10)lntake Air
Temperature CircuitLow Input
Short in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensorECM/PCM1 1-96
P0113 (10)lntake Air
Temperature Circuit
High lnput
Open in IAT sensor circuit
IAT sensor
ECM/PCM
'I 1-97
P0116 (86)Engine CoolantTemperature CircuitRange/Performance Problem
ECT sensor
Cooling system1 1-99
P0117 (6)Engine Coolant
Temperature Circuit
Low Input
Short in ECT sensor circuit
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
1 1-100
P0118 (6)Engine Coolant
Temperature CircuitHigh Input
Open in ECT sensor circujt
ECT sensor
ECM/PCM
11-101
P0122 \11
Throttle Position
Circuit
Low Input
Open or short in TP sensor circuitTP sensor
ECM/PCM
11-103
P0123 l7l
Throftle Position
Circuit
High Input
Open in TP sensor circuit
TP sensor
ECM/PCM11-107
P0131 (1)
Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Circuit Low Voltage(Sensor 1)
Short in Primary HO2S {Sensor 1)
circuit
Primary HO2S (Sensor 1)
Fuel supply system
ECM/PCM
1 1-1 10
P0132 (1)Primary Heated Orygen SensorCircuit High Voltage(Sensor 1)
Open in Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) circuitPrimary HO25 (Sensor 1)ECM/PCM
'11113
P0133 (61)Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor
Slow Response(Sensor 1)
. Primary HO2S (Sensor 1). Exhaust system11'I 16
P0135 (41)
Primary Heated Oxygen SensorHeater
Circuit Malfunction
{Sensor 1)
. Open or short in Primary HO2S (Sensor'l) heater circuit. ECM/PCM11-12'l
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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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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.
(cont'd)
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{From page 11-150}
THERMO VALVE(A/T onlyl
Check the IAC valve:Disconnect the 2P connector from
the IAC valve.
Does the engine speed droP
or the engine stall?
Adiust the (basel idl€ speed lseepage 11-169, 1t0). Itihe ba3e idle
speed cannot be adiust€d, clean
the Dorts in the throttle body.
UPPER
Check the tast idle lhermo valve:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the intake air ductfrom the throttle body.3. Start the engine and let it idle.
4. Put your finger on the lowerpon in the throttle body.
Check engine cool.nt level and for
air in the cooling sy3lem. lf OK,
reolace the f.st idle thermo valve.Does the engine speed drop?
Put your Iinger on the uPPer Portin the throttle body.
Check for vacuum leaks, make
sure the throttle valve is com'pletely clo3ed. and repair as nec-Does the engine speed droP?
Adjust the idle spoed lsee Page11-169. 1701. lf the adiustmentdoes not correct lhe problem,
r.olace the IAC valve.
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Air Conditioning Signal
This signals the EcM/PcM when there is a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system.
'97 modol:
Wire side of lemale terminals
PCM CONNECTOR C (31PI
ACS IBLU/RED)
PCM CONNECTOR A (:TIPI
(cont'd)
1 1-1 55
Chock for a shorl in thc wiro(ACS linol:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2Pconneclor.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).,1. [Ieasu re voltage betweenPCM connector terminals C5
and A9.
Check for . .hon in the wire IAGSlinel:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect PCM connector C(31P).
3. Check for continuity betweenbody ground and PCM con-nector torminal C5.
Reoaii short in tho wire b€twoenrh6 PCM (Csl and the A/C pres-
3urc 3witch.
- Subcdtrte a known{ood PCMand recheck. lf pr6actibed volt-age is now av{ilable, roplacethe origind PCM,- Soe the eir conditionor in3p€c-lion lsee soction 221.
Check tor an opon in the wite(ACC lino):1. TLrrn the ignition switch OFF.2. Roconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Momenta rily connect PCMconnector terminals A9 and417 with a iumper wire sev'eraltimes,
Wire side of female terminals
JUMPER WIRE
(To page 11-156)Wire side oI Iemale terminals
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