Honda CR-V: Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you information about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.
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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the air pressure of the
com
If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing.
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Component Location Index
SPARK PLUG
Inspection
IGNITION COIL
Ignition Timing Inspection
Removal/Installation
Circuit Diagram
Ignition Timing Inspection
1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC).
2. Turn the ignition switch
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot, and review General Troubleshooting Information.
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the
proper level, and check for fluid
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