1999 HONDA CR-V dead battery

Starting System
Starter Test (cont'dl
Check lor Wear and D8mage
The starter should crank the engine smoothly and
steadily. lf the staner engages, but cranks the engine
erratically, remove it, and inspect the starter drive gear
and torque converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear for
oamage.
Check the drive gear overrunning clutch for binding or
slipping when the armature is rotated with the drive
gear held. lf damaged, replace the gears.
Check Cranking Voltage and Current Draw
Cranking voltage should be no less than 8.7 volts on Ay'T
models, and 8.0 volts on M/T moders.
Current draw should be no more than 230 amperes on
A,/T models, and 200 amperes on M/T models.
lf cranking voltage is too low, or current draw too high,
check for:
. dead or low battery.
a open circuit in starter armature commutator seg,
ments.
. starter armature dragging.
. shorted armature winding.
. excessive drag in engine.
Check Cranking rpm
Engine speed during cranking should be above 100 rpm.
lf speed is too low, check for:
a loose baftery or starter terminals.
. excesslvely worn staner brushes
. open circuit in commutator segments.
. dirty or damaged helical splines or drive gear.
a defective drive gear overrunning clutch.
Check Starter Disengagement
With the shift lever in @ or @ position (A,iT) or with the
clutch pedal depressed {M/T). turn the ignition switch to
START (lll). and release to ON (ll).
The starter drive gear should disengage from the torque
converter ring gear or flywheel ring gear when you
release the key.
lf the drive gear hangs up on the torque converter ring
gear or flywheel ring gear, check for
. solenoid plunger and switch malfunction.
. dirty drive gear assembly or damaged overrunning
clutch.
Starter Solenoid Test
1. Check the hold-in coil for continuity between the S
terminal and lhe armature housing (ground). The
coil is OK if there is continuity.
STARTER
B TERMINALMOUNTING NUT9 N.m 10.9 kgtm,7 tbtftl
TERMINAL
ARMATUREHOUSING(GROUND}
BLK/WHTWIRE
Check the pull in coil for continuity between the S
and M terminals. The coil is OK if there is continuity.
2.
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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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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Procedures (cont'dl
Symptom Chart
Listed below are symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) tocome on. lf the MIL was reported on, go to page 11-60.Troubleshoot each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated,The probable cause and troubleshooting page reference can be found below.
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:- Compression- Intake air leakage- Engine locked up- Timing belt- Starting system- Overheating- Battery
SYMPTOMPROBABLE CAUSE
Engine will not sta rt4, 2,3,5,20, 't5, 1
Hard starting2, 4, 12,17, 14, 't9
Cold fast idle too low7, a,9, 6, 17
Cold fast idle too high7,8,9,11,10
ldle speed fluctuates9,7,8, 't1, 10
Misfire or rough runningTroubleshoot for misfire on pages '11-126, 1|21LOl/\/ power2, 10,11, 13, '17, 18,20
Engine stalls2, 4, 12,1,20,9,5, 't6
Probable Cause List (For the DTC Ch8rt, see page ll-75.)
Probable CausePageSystem
Engine controt ruoaute (ecvtffi'I11-42
I 1-178Fuel oressure
PGM-Fl main relav
lgnition system
Crankshatt Position/Top Dead Center/Cylinder position sensor circuit
Intake Air Temperature (lAT) sensor ctrculr
ldle Air Control (lAC) Vatve
Fast idle thermo valve
ldle speed adjustment
Throttle body
Throftle cable
Manifold Absolute P."""rr"ffi
Throftle Position (TP) sensor
Barometric pressur" (gnno-
Ay'T gear position signal
Brake switch signal
Air Cleaner
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
Evaporative emission (EVAP) control
Contaminated fuel
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Section 4
5't1-'t31,146
6I 't-95
711-152
81'l-168
1 1- 169
1011-196'1111-'194
12'1 'l -90
1 1- 103
1411-137
15Section 14
161 1- 166
17r 1-194
181 1,199'1911-203
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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)
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