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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NOTE: Information marked with an asterisk (*) applies
to the CANL line.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
3. Disconnect PCM connector A (44P), then disconnect
the HDS.
4. Measure resistance between PCM connector
terminals A36 and A37.
Is there about 95- 116 Ω
NOTE: After this inspection, you must reset the
powertrain control module (PCM), otherwise the PCM
will continue to stop the injectors from functioning.
Select PCM reset using the Honda Diagnostic System
(HDS).
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature (cooling fan comes on).
2. Turn t
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