1999 HONDA CR-V AC system

Starting System
Brush Holder Test
1. Check that there is no continuity between the O and
O brush holders. lf there is continuitv, replace the
brush holder assembly.
O BRUSH HOLDER@ BRUSH HOLDER
Insert the brush into the brush holder, and bring the
brush into contact with the commutator, then attach
a spring scale to the spring. Measure the spring ten-
sion at the moment the spring lifts off the brush.
SPRING SCALE
Spring Tension: 13.7 - 17.7 N
(1.40 - 1.80 kgf, 3.09 - 4.00 lbf)
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Starter Reassembly
NOTE: Use the illustration on page 4I as reference for
reassemDty.
1. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then
position the brush about halfway out ol its holder,
and release the spring to hold it there.
2. Install the armature in the housing. Next, pry back
each brush spring again, and push the brush down
until it seats against the commutator, then release
the spring against the end of the brush.
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lgnition System
Component Location Index
IGNITION TIMING CONTROL SYSTEM
. ldle speed Inspection/Adjustment, section 11
. Inspection and Sening. page 4-16
DISTRIBUTORReplacement, page 4-17Overhaul, page 4-18lgnition CoilTest, page 4,20lgnition Control Module CM)Input Test, page 4,19
SERVICE CHECK CONNECTOR (2P)
lwi.c colo6: BRN rnd BLKI
TEST TACHOMETER
SPARK PLUGSInspection, page 4-21
WIRES
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Inspection and Test, page 4-20
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lgnition System
5.
lgnition Timing Inspection and Setting
2.
1.Check the idle speed, and adjust it if necessary (see
section 1 1).
Pull out the service check connector 2P (BRN and
BLK wires) from the connector holder located under
the dash on the front passenger side, then connect
the scs service connector (P/N 07PAz - 0010100) to
it.
Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (A/T in N or E, Mff in neutral) until the
radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Connect the timing light to the No. I ignition wire,
then point the light toward the pointer on the timing
belt cover.
Check the ignition timing in no load conditions:
headlights, blower fan, rear window defogger, and
air conditioner are not operating.
lgnition Timing:
M/T: 16" 12" BTDC (RED) idling in neutral
AlTt'16" !2" BTDC (RED) idling in E or E
CRANKSHAFTPULLEY
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6. lf necessary, adjust the ignition timing as follows.
Loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the
distributor ignition (Dl) housing counterclockwise to
advance the timing or clockwise to retard the tim-
t no,
7.
8.
MOUNTING BOLTS24 N.m {2.4 kgf m, 17 lbtft}
Tighten the distributor mounting bolts, and recheck
the ignition timing.
Disconnect the SCS service connector from the ser-
vice check connector.
To RETARD
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lgnition System
Distributor Overhaul
CAP SEALCheck for damage.DISTRIBUTOR IGNITION IDII ROTOR
OISTRIBUTOR IGNITION {DII CAPCheck for cracks, wear,damage, and to!ling.Clean or replace.
O.RINGReplace.
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OISTBIBUTOR IGI{ITION IDO HOUSING
Check for cracks and damage.
IGNITION COILTest, page 4 20
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IGNITION CONTROLMODULE {ICMIInput Test, page 4-19
LEAK COVEN
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lgnition Control Module (lCMl Input Test
NOTE:
. See section 11 when the malfunction indicator lamp(MlL) comes on.
. Perform an input test for the ignition control module(lCM) after finishing the fundamental tests for the
ignition system and the fuel and emissions systems.
. '97 -'98 models: The tachometer should operate nor-
mally if the ICM is OK.
L Remove the distributor ignition (Dl) cap, the distrib-
utor ignition (Dl) rotor, and the leak cover.
2. Disconnect the wires from the lCM.
8LU WIRE{'97 - '98 models}
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7.
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll). Check for voltage
between the BLK,^/EL wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no battery voltage, check the BLK/rEL
wire betlveen the ignition switch and the lclvl.
. lf there is baftery voltage, go to step 4.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Check for voltage
between the WHT/BLU wire and body ground. There
should be battery voltage.
. lf there is no batteryvoltage, check:- ignition coil.- WHT/BLU wire between the ICM and ignition
corl.
. lf there is battery voltage, go to step 5,
'97 model: Disconnect the ECM/PCM connector A(32P). Check for continuity on the YEL/GRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.'98 - 00 models: Disconnect the ECM,PCM connector
B (25P). Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire
between the ICM and ECM/PCM. There should be
continuity.
Check for continuity on the YEUGRN wire to body
ground. There should be no continuity.
Reconnect the ECM/PClvl connector.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire between the test tachometer connector and the
lCM. There should be continuity.
'97 -'98 models: Check for continuity on the BLU
wire to body ground. There should be no continuity.
lf all the tests are normal, replace the lCM.
9.
'10.
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lgnition System
lgnition Coil Test
Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the
terminals. lf the resistance is not within sDecifications,
replace the ignition coil.
NOTE: Resistance will vary with the coil temperature;
specifications are at 68"F (20'C).
Plimary Winding Resistance
{Between the A and B terminals):
0.6it - 0.77 0
Secondary Winding Resistance
{Between the A and secondary winding terminals):
12.8 - 19.2 kO
TERMINAL A {+l
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lgnition Wire Inspection and Test
1.Carefully remove the ignition wires by pulling on
the rubber boots. Do not bend the wires; you might
break them inside.
Check the condition of the ignition wire terminals. lf
any terminal is corroded, clean it, and if it is broken
or distorted, replace the ignition wire.
IGNITION WIRE
Connect the ohmmeter probes and measure resis-
tance.
lgnition Wire Resistance:
25 kO max. at 68'F 120'Cl
IGNITION WIRE
4. lf the resistance exceeds 25 kO, replace the ignition
wire.
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Charging System
Component Location Index
ALTERNATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT(ln the gauge assembly)Test, page 4-24
BATTERYTest,
Troubleshooting, page 4-24Replacement, page 4-30Overhaul, page 4-31Rectifjer Test, page 4,32
ALTERNATOR BELTInspection and Adjustment, page 4 34
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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
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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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