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:
DTC 11, 13, 15, 17: Low Tire Pressure
NOTE: If low tire pressure is detected, the control unit
sets one or more of these DTCs, and turns on the low
pressure indicator. If the low pressure indicator comes
on due to true low tire pressure, and the customer
corrects it before bringing the vehicle in, t
Component Location Index
POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SWITCH
Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
A/C COMPRESSOR
CLUTCH RELAY
(RELAY SOCKET A)
Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
POWERTRAIN CONTROL
MODULE (PCM)
General Troubleshooting Information
Replacement
A/C
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