Electrical - DTC P1298 Stored in ECM/PCM
05-006May 6, 2005
Updated information is noted by asterisks.
Applies To:
2001-05 Civic - ALL
*2002-04 CR-V - ALL*
DTC P1298 Is Stored in the ECM/PCM
(Supersedes 05-006, dated February 25, 2005, to change the CR-V model-year range)
SYMPTOM
DTC P1298 (electrical load detector (ELD) circuit high voltage) is stored in the ECM/PCM.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The electronic load detector (ELD) has a faulty solder joint.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the ELD.
NOTE:
Previously, if an ELD required replacement, you had to replace the under-hood fuse/relay box. To reduce repair costs, replacement ELDs are now available.
PARTS INFORMATION
Electronic Load Detector:
P/N 38255-S5A-003, H/C 7987571
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 121195
Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour
Failed Part:
Civic P/N 38250-S5A-A03
H/C 7472277
CR-V P/N 38250-S9A-A01
H/C 6890594
Defect Code: 06402
Symptom Code: 01201
Template ID: 05-006A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio unit. Write down the customer's audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
3. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box cover.
4. Release the three clips, and remove the under- hood fuse/relay box from the holder.
CR-V only: Release the wire harness clip from the fuse/relay box holder
5. Remove the lower cover from the fuse/relay box.
6. Disconnect the 3P ELD connector.
7. Remove the four screws that hold the two fuses, and remove the fuses.
8. Release the tab that holds the ELD, and pull up on the ELD to remove it.
9. Remove the bus bar from the ELD, and insert the bar into the new ELD.
10. Install the new ELD and bus bar into the fuse/relay box.
11. Reinstall the two fuses.
12. Reinstall the 3P ELD connector and the lower fusel relay box cover.
13. Reinstall the fuse/relay box onto its holder.
CR-V only: Reinstall the wire harness clip onto the holder.
14. Reinstall the fuse/relay box cover.
15. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
16. Do the idle learn procedure:
^ Make sure all electrical items (A/C, audio unit, defogger, lights, etc.) are off.
^ Start the engine and let it warm up to its normal operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle twice).
^ Let the engine idle (throttle closed and all electrical items off) for 10 minutes.
17. CR-V only: Reset the power window control unit:
^ Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
^ Make sure the driver's window is fully closed.
^ Push down and hold the window switch until the window goes all the way down.
^ Pull back and hold the window switch until the window goes all the way up, then hold the switch for at least 2 more seconds.
18. Enter the audio unit anti-theft code, and set the clock. Enter the audio presets.
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