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:
1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2).
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle
and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it
doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
4. Check for DTCs.
1. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/ charging station.
2. Remove the bolt from the A/C line clamp, and
remove the receiver line (A) from the clips (B).
3. Remove the nut, then disconnect the A/C lines (A)
from the evaporator core.
4. Remove the stud bolt.
5. Remove the blower un
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