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07-06-2014, 12:58 PM | #1 | |
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99 Honda CRV no reverse lights and other ??
Hey everyone I recently bought a 99 CRV with 191,000+ miles, manual transmission, and there are a few things I should have noticed that I didn't like the drivers side window only going half way down (back when I was a smoker that would've been noticed), the weird squeak/squeal it makes when doing U-turns, and no reverse lights. I'm going to start with the reverse lights since it seems pretty important too me.
I've already changed the light bulbs and checked the fuses and neither helped. I only have about a month to get it working or I'll have to take it to the shop and let them hunt down the problem so hopefully that is more than enough time. Where should I start in trying to get my reverse lights to cut on? ~Drew~ EDIT: I think the squeak/squeal may just be from the rear diff after doing some more reading. I'll change the rear diff fluid and see if that helps with the problem. |
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07-06-2014, 01:53 PM | #2 | |
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Re: 99 Honda CRV no reverse lights and other ??
Need to get a wiring diagram for that year CRV. Check reverse switch and connections. Then start tracing wiring. See if ya got power going to the switch then see if power goes thru the switch with car in reverse, key on. Use the wiring diagram to trace wiring harness and harness connectors down the line to the rear lamps. Make sure you use a WIRING DIAGRAM not a SCHEMATIC DRAWING. The latter is theory and can be confusing.
The diagram can also help with the power window issue. Usually a regulator, motor or both on a car with that mileage. HTH |
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07-06-2014, 03:04 PM | #3 | |
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Re: 99 Honda CRV no reverse lights and other ??
Thanks for the quick reply. I'll see if i can find a manual at AutoZone or something tomorrow, hopefully that has the wiring diagram in it. I'll reply again with an update after i have some results.
EDIT: Got a manual at Autozone and it has a wiring diagram. First I'm going to check the shifter linkage, I've heard slack in the linkage can cause the switch to not complete its circuit, and if thats not the problem I'll change the backup light switch. Thanks again ~Drew~ Last edited by Drewet1988; 07-08-2014 at 04:00 AM. |
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07-09-2014, 03:01 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 99 Honda CRV no reverse lights and other ??
O.K. so I never checked the shifter linkage because it was easier to test the electrical and the switch and I figured I should start with the easy stuff first.
All signs point to a bad switch, its special order so I will have it between 2-4 days depending on if I can find the time to order it today. To test the switch i went to the back up light switch on the transaxle and checked for power to the plug. It had power but the switch doesn't engage, when I bypassed the switch by directly connecting the wiring together the lights came on so I think its the switch. |
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07-13-2014, 07:42 PM | #5 | |
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Re: 99 Honda CRV no reverse lights and other ??
Did you check the fuses? The owner's manual will give you the location for the reverse lights. Also, was the vehicle wired for towing? If so, the previous owner may have spliced into the line and developed a short. This shouldn't be a difficult problem.
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Re: 99 Honda CRV no reverse lights and other ??
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Now I can change out all of the fluids and see if that is the squeal/squeak I occasionally hear. If it isn't I'll have to start another thread haha. Thanks for all the help this time around it was the back-up light switch which is a simple fix. ~Drew |
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08-02-2014, 07:22 AM | #7 | |
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Re: 99 Honda CRV no reverse lights and other ??
Thanks for posting back.That's what makes these forums work. Did you get anywhere with the window?
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I didn't get anywhere with the window, I asked at my local auto zone about changing the brushes in the motor but they don't sell the brushes, only the motor. I'll try looking around for them some more but if I can't find any I'll just have to try my hand at replacing the motor. ~Drew~ |
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