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
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Headlights System Description
The headlight system is composed of the MICU, the headlight and
dimmer/flash-to-pass switches (inside the
combination light switch), the left and right headlights, and the high beam
indicator.
The MICU controls the headlights with a built-in low beam headlight relay
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
If a high voltage battery (24 V, etc.) is connected to
the vehicle, this DTC can be stored.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
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