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:
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the passenger's vent panel.
3. Remove the dashboard center upper panel.
4. Remove the access panel (see step 5).
5. Detach the hook of the glove box damper and
release the glov
Special Tools
Oil Filter Wrench
Component Location Index
OIL PAN
WASHER
DRAIN BOLT
OIL PUMP
OIL PUMP CHAIN
GUIDE
OIL PUMP CHAIN
TENSIONER
OIL CONTROL ORIFICE
OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER FEED PIPE
OIL FILTER BASE
ENGINE OIL GALLERY CAP
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
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