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terrysmark7 by terrysmark7
Nov 03, 2009 (8:22 pm)
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tilt wheel problems with honda CR-V, lever won't lock the wheel and it moves while driving
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Re: Passenger window not working [blueiedgod] by ultra2004
Nov 04, 2009 (5:32 am)
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Oct 13, 2009 8:56 am)


Check the voltage at the offending refulator.
  
See if there is any corrosion, or an object preventing the window from moving in its tracks.
  
It could be as simple as a failed switch, or broken wire.

 
Thanks, blueiedgod. You are pointing at the right direct. Finally I got a chance to get a voltage meter and found the wire to the regulator doesn't have any voltage at all.
 
Next step I will check the wire, but it seems it is hard to follow the wires. I will try. If anyone has any good hints on how to make checking the wires easier, I would love to hear your advice. Thanks
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Help! My 97 CR-V just died by roger821
Nov 04, 2009 (5:52 am)
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Hi guys...
 
I have been puzzled about what happened to my 97 CR-V. I was driving, everything was running perfectly, and then suddenly the engine just died. Boom, just like that. No noises, no other indications of any problems. It just stopped, as if I turned off the ignition. I had to tow it back to my house, where it's been sitting for a while now.
 
I don't have a lot of money, but I need to get it fixed. Obviously one of the causes could have been the fuel pump dying. My battery's now dead, but at the time it was fine. The engine turned when I tried to start it but it otherwise just didn't start. What other reasons could have caused the car to die?
 
Whatever you guys can tell me will help me decide if I fix it, or junk it. Thanks in advance for your help here.
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Re: Help! My 97 CR-V just died [roger821] by blueiedgod
Nov 04, 2009 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: roger821 (Nov 04, 2009 5:52 am)

Start troubleshooting.
 
Has the ignition switch recall been performed?
 
Are there any outstanding recalls?
 
The frist two can be easily asnwered by logging into Honda Owners link on www.honda.com Just have the VIN handy.
 
If you get nowhere there.
 
Check fuel pressure.
 
Is the fuel pump on (you should hear it make noise for 30 seconds or so when you first turn on the ignition.
 
Is fule filter clean?
 
Is there spark?
 
Is distributor working?
 
Are contacts worn out?
 
Are wires intact?
 
Is the ignition coil producing the voltage needed for th spark...
 
you don't have to have a lot of money to do the trouble shooting your self. For an engine to run you need Air, Fuel and Spark, all in the right proportions and correct times. Get your self a Helms Honda Shop manual and work from there. Once you isolate the problem, replace the offending part, rather than just throwing parts at it.
 
Good luck.
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Re: Help! My 97 CR-V just died [blueiedgod] by roger821
Nov 04, 2009 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Nov 04, 2009 10:06 am)

Blue,
 
Thanks for the input. I got the ignition switch replaced in 2002, right after the recall was announced. Funny thing is, the car behaved just like what the recall indicated - the car just cut out in the middle of traffic, no warning. Only thing was, it never started up again. The recall said the ignition switch outages could be erratic and unpredictable. So we'll see what happens.
 
First thing, I need to get a new battery in it. Then, I can do the troubleshooting you described. Problem is I don't have the tools I once had that I could use to fix this myself (my tools were stolen in a burglary). I can do the basic troubleshooting, but if I had to R&R the fuel tank to get to the fuel pump, then I'm screwed.
 
And, just for your reference, I have the official Honda shop manual for this model year.
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Re: Help! My 97 CR-V just died [roger821] by mark19
Nov 04, 2009 (5:12 pm)
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Replying to: roger821 (Nov 04, 2009 10:26 am)

roger821-
 
first the battery you can get from Autozone, their Duralast batteries are now made by Johnson Controls. Same people who make Honda's batteries, same insides too. But for a lower price, gotta love that. (Honda dealer's are always overpriced). Just make sure to load test the new battery before you install it. To make sure it's not a dud. never know could happen, better to test before.
 
Ever think that the ignition switch IS the problem? Just because it was recalled, doesn't mean the new one wouldn't die the same way. Your thoughts/instincts are correct that it acted just like the recall, definitely listen to them, that's probably where you should start first. Since you have the service manual, then you can use that to diagnose with a multimeter the ignition switch. A multimeter, if you don't have one, is like $3.99 at harbor freight.
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Tailgate Switch Replacement by fussycrvowner
Nov 06, 2009 (6:40 am)
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Hello: About a month ago I was rear-ended and had the back door replaced by a body shop. Now the door open indicator and trunk light flicker when going over bumps. Rather than going back to the body shop I would like to replace the switch myself - I have seen the service bulletins addressing the issue. How hard is the switch to get to?
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Re: Tailgate Switch Replacement [fussycrvowner] by bdyment
Nov 07, 2009 (5:32 am)
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Replying to: fussycrvowner (Nov 06, 2009 6:40 am)

Perhaps the door needs adjusting. It may not be closing tightly enough and not making proper contact with the switch. Check this out before investigating the switch itself.
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Re: Help! My 97 CR-V just died [roger821] by bigdadi118
Nov 07, 2009 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: roger821 (Nov 04, 2009 5:52 am)

I experienced timing belt broken and engine died right away. Did you check is that a belt or chain?
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Re: Tailgate Switch Replacement [fussycrvowner] by natashaque
Nov 07, 2009 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: fussycrvowner (Nov 06, 2009 6:40 am)

I was having the same problem. And I noticed that the screws in the door latch were loose. I could never get them to stay tight. I would have to tighten them about every 2 or 3 weeks.
 
I had the CRV for 8 months and sold it last night - too many problems.

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