ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression at specified cranking speed, with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Specification |
| CR-V | 9.2:1 |
| Model | (1) Standard psi (kg/cm 2 ) | Minimum psi (kg/cm 2 ) | Minimum (2) RPM |
| CR-V | 220 (15.5) | 135 (9.5) | 250 |
| (1) Max. variation between cylinders, 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ). (2) With Wide Open Throttle (WOT). |
| (1) | Max. variation between cylinders, 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ). |
| (2) | With Wide Open Throttle (WOT). |
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Model | Intake - In. (mm) | Exhaust - In. (mm) |
| CR-V (1) | .003-.005 (.08-.12) | .006-.008 (.16-.20) |
| (1) Measure between camshaft and rocker arm. |
| (1) | Measure between camshaft and rocker arm. |
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS (COLD)
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| CR-V | .63-.77 | 12,800-19,200 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS
Triggering of fuel injectors is dependent upon pulsed voltage signals generated by TDC/CKP/CYP sensors. For testing of these signals, see the BASIC TESTING article.
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| CR-V | 25,000 Maximum |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK | Nippondenso |
| CR-V | ZFR5F-11 | KJ16CR-L11 |
| Application | Gap - In. (mm) | Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| CR-V | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 13 (18) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Scheme 2
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Specification |
| CR-V | 14-18 @ 700-800 |
IGNITION TIMING - Degrees BTDC @ RPM
FUEL PUMP
| Application | At Idle - psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| Vacuum Hose Disconnected & Pinched | 38-46 (2.7-3.2) |
| Vacuum Hose Connected | 30-37 (2.1-2.6) |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| Injector | (1) |
| (1) Information not available at time of publication. For fuel injector diagnosis, see MISFIRE DTCs in the TESTS W/CODES article. |
| (1) | Information not available at time of publication. For fuel injector diagnosis, see MISFIRE DTCs in the TESTS W/CODES article. |
IDLE SPEED & CO MIXTURE
For further information on idle speed adjustments and specifications, see the ADJUSTMENTS article.
| Application | RPM |
| CR-V | (1) (2) (3) 430-530 |
| (1) (2) (4) (5) 700-800 |
| (1) (2) (6) 730-830 |
| (1) USA models. (2) Canadian models. (3) With Idle Air Control (IAC) valve disconnected, transmission in Neutral or Park and no load (headlights, blower motor, rear defogger, A/C and cooling fan off). On Canadian models, set parking brake and ensure headlights are off. (4) Turn ignition off and reset PCM by removing BACK UP (7.5-amp) fuse, located in underhood fuse/relay box for 10 seconds. With Idle Air Control (IAC) valve connected, transmission in Neutral or Park and no load (headlights, blower motor, rear defogger, A/C and cooling fan off). On Canadian models, set parking brake and ensure headlights are off. (5) Check after one minute with headlights on low. (6) Turn headlights off and check after one minute with blower motor on HIGH and A/C on. |
| (3) | With Idle Air Control (IAC) valve disconnected, transmission in Neutral or Park and no load (headlights, blower motor, rear defogger, A/C and cooling fan off). On Canadian models, set parking brake and ensure headlights are off. |
| (4) | Turn ignition off and reset PCM by removing BACK UP (7.5-amp) fuse, located in underhood fuse/relay box for 10 seconds. With Idle Air Control (IAC) valve connected, transmission in Neutral or Park and no load (headlights, blower motor, rear defogger, A/C and cooling fan off). On Canadian models, set parking brake and ensure headlights are off. |
| (5) | Check after one minute with headlights on low. |
| (6) | Turn headlights off and check after one minute with blower motor on HIGH and A/C on. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Maximum CO Level |
| CR-V | 0.1% |
FAST IDLE SPEED
| Application | RPM |
| CR-V | 1300-1700 |
| (1) Transmission in Neutral or Park. |
| (1) | Transmission in Neutral or Park. |
FAST IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Note. For testing procedures, see the TESTS W/CODES or SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. See the THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE .
| Condition | Volts |
| Throttle Valve Fully Closed | .5 |
| Throttle Valve Wide Open | 4.5 |
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE