Honda CR-V: Charging System
Component Location Index

Symptom Troubleshooting
Index
Charging system indicator does not come on with the ignition
switch ON (II)
- Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit.
Charging system indicator stays on
- Check for PGM-FI DTCs
- Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit
- Check for a broken drive belt
- Check the drive belt auto-tensioner
Battery discharged
- Check for excessive parasitic electrical current draw
- Check for a broken drive belt
- Check the drive belt auto-tensioner
- Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit
- Check for a poor connection at the battery terminal
- Test the battery
Battery overcharged
- Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator circuit
- Test the battery
Circuit Diagram

READ NEXT:
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Does the charging system indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Go to step 14.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at
2,000 rpm for 1 minute.
Does the c
1. Make sure the battery connections are good and
the battery is sufficiently charged.
2. Connect a VAT-40 (or equivalent tester), and turn
the selector switch to position 1 (starting).
3. Start the
1. Inspect the belt for cracks and damage. If the belt is
cracked or damaged, replace it.
2. Check that the auto-tensioner indicator (A) is within
the standard range (B) as shown. If it is out of the
SEE MORE:
Special Tools Required
Boot band tool, KD-3191 or equivalent, commercially
available
Boot band pliers, Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent,
commercially available
Double Loop Type
1. Fit the boot ends onto the driveshaft and the
inboard joint, then install the new double loop band
(A) onto the boot.
N
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge. If it moves near the red zone,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comes on when a fan speed is
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