Honda HR-V: Testing
12 VOLT BATTERY TEST
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857
Special Tools Required
Honda ED-18
Battery Tester (12
Volt)
INBED18V3H
Honda GR8
Battery
Diagnostic
Station (12 Volt)
MTRGR81100P
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 888-424-6857
Test
1. 12 Volt Battery - Test
A 12 volt battery can explode if you do not follow the proper procedure,
causing serious injury to anyone
nearby.
Follow all procedures carefully and keep sparks and open flames away from the 12
volt battery.
Software Version
Make sure you have the latest software for the ED-18 and GR8.
To check the software version on the ED-18, do this:
- Press the POWER button.
- Read the version number on the screen. It should appear for about 3
seconds.
- Or you can select: Language> Options> Info> Version. The version number
will appear near the
top of the screen.
Write down the version number, then call Midtronics at 800-776-1995 to verify
you have the latest
software version or check the official Honda website for the latest updates.
To check the software version on the GR8, do this:
- Press the POWER button.
- Read the version number on the screen. It should appear for about 5
seconds.
- Or from the Main Menu, select: Options> Info> I Version. The version
number will appear on the
screen.
Write down the version number, then call Midtronics at 800-776-1995 to verify
you have the latest
software version, or check the official Honda website for the latest updates.
Using the ED-18 Battery Tester (12 Volt)
NOTE: For setup, customization, and other available features, refer to the
ED-18 user's manual.
1. Connect the leads to the positive and negative terminals
2. Use the arrow keys to select the Battery test and press ENTER and follow the
prompts.
NOTE :
- Make sure to enter the correct cold cranking ampere (CCA) rating of the
12 volt battery. You can
find the CCA printed on the label on the top of the 12 volt battery. If the
CCA rating is not entered
correctly, the test result will not be accurate.
- Make sure to select FLOODED for the 12 volt battery type.
3. Here are the four possible 12 volt battery conditions:
- GOOD BATTERY: The 12 volt battery has at least 60 percent of its charge
and required no action.
- GR8 DIAGNOSTIC NEEDED: The battery voltage is below 60 percent of its
state-of-charge, and
the condition of the 12 volt battery is unknown. Use the GR8 to charge the
12 volt battery and
properly diagnose it.
- REPLACE BATTERY: The 12 volt battery condition is poor. Replace it.
- BAD CELL: There is an internal problem with the 12 volt battery. Replace
it.
Using the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station (12 Volt)
NOTE:
- For setup, customization, and other available features, refer to the GR8
user's manual.
- On the GR8, you can select two modes: DEALER INVENTORY or CUSTOMER
VEHICLE:
- DEALER INVENTORY: Use this mode for vehicles in dealer inventory.
The GR8 charges
the 12 volt battery to 80 % of its state-of-charge. If the 12 volt
battery condition is OK, the
GR8 states the 12 volt battery is GOOD. If you leave the GR8 attached to
the 12 volt battery,
it changes to Top Off mode, and continues to charge the 12 volt battery
until it is at 100 % of
its state-of-charge.
- CUSTOMER VEHICLE: In order to give a waiting customer quicker
service, the GR8
charges the 12 volt battery to 60 % of its state-of-charge. If the 12
volt battery condition is
OK, the GR8 states the 12 volt battery is GOOD. If you leave the GR8
attached to the 12 volt
battery, it will enter Top Off mode, and continues to charge the 12 volt
battery until it is at
100 % of its state-of-charge.
1. Connect the leads to the positive and negative terminal of the 12 volt
battery
2. Use the arrow keys to select Diagnostic, and follow the prompts.
NOTE :
- Make sure to enter the correct cold cranking ampere (CCA) rating of the
12 volt battery. You can
find the CCA printed on the label on the top of the 12 volt battery. If the
CCA rating is not entered
correctly, the test result will not be accurate.
- Make sure to select FLOODED for the 12 volt battery type.
3. Here are the three possible 12 volt battery conditions:
- GOOD BATTERY: The 12 volt battery state of health is good and state of
charge is at least 60 %.
- REPLACE BATTERY: The 12 volt battery condition is poor. Replace it.
- BAD CELL: There is a problem with the 12 volt battery. Replace it.
IGNITION SWITCH TEST
Test
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations - Refer to: SRS
Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the
precautions
and procedures before doing repairs or service.
1. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect
2. Column Cover - Remove
3. Ignition Switch - Test
- Disconnect the connector (A).
- Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
- If the continuity is not as specified, replace the
ignition switch (B).
4. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID TEST
Test
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations - Refer to: SRS
Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the
precautions
and procedures before doing repairs or service.
1. Column Cover - Remove
2. Key Interlock Solenoid - Test
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect the connector (A).
- Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY (I).
- Connect 12 volt battery power to steering lock connector terminal No. 1,
and ground to
steering lock connector terminal No. 4. Check that the ignition key cannot
be turned to LOCK (0). Disconnect 12 volt battery power and check that the
key can be turned to the
LOCK (0) position and removed from the cylinder.
- If the key interlock solenoid does not work properly, the key interlock
solenoid is faulty;
replace the steering lock (B).
3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
PARK PIN SWITCH TEST
Test
1. Center Console - Remove
2. Park Pin Switch - Test
- Disconnect the connector (A)
- Check for continuity between the terminals No. 1 and No. 2.
- There should be no continuity when the shift lever is moved to P and
the
shift lever button is released.
- There should be continuity when the shift lever button pressed to
the
shift lever is moved out of P.
- If the continuity is not as specified, check the shift cable adjustment. If
the cable adjustment is OK, replace the park pin switch (B).
3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
READ NEXT:
GROUND TO COMPONENTS INDEX
*1: M/T*5: With moonroof
*2: CVT
*3: With keyless access system
*4: Without keyless access system
*6: With climate control
*7: Without climate control
*8: With power mirr
FUSE TO COMPONENTS INDEX
12 Volt Battery Terminal Fuse Box (A)
*1: With keyless access system
*2: AWD
*3: With rear accessory power socket
*4: With console accessory power socket
Under-Hood Fuse/Rel
12 VOLT BATTERY SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - LOW OR DEAD 12 VOLT BATTERY
Low or Dead 12 Volt Battery
NOTE:
A 12 volt battery might be discharged under these conditions:
Driving a vehicle 6 miles (10
SEE MORE:
Models without smart entry system
Manual transmission models
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.
Continuously variable transmission models
Yo
Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations -
Refer to: SRS Component
Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the
precautions and
procedures before doing repairs or service.
1. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnec