HVAC(Heating,

Ventilation,
andAir Gonditioningl
HeatingandAir Conditioning DustandPollenFilter
SpecialTools 21-2 Reolacement ..21-39
Comoonent Location lndex ........z t-'5 BlowerUnitRemovaland
A/CService Tiosand lnstallation ......21-39
Precautions z t-o BlowerUnitComoonents
A,/CRefrigerant Oil R e D l a c e m e .n. t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. .1. .- .4. 1. . .
ReDlacement z t-o Evaporator Core
General Troubleshooting Reolacement ..21-42
lnformation 21-8 *HeaterUnit/Core
DTCTroubleshooting Index .......21-9 ReDlacement ..21-43
SymptomTroubleshooting HeaterValveCable
1ndex.............. 21-10 Adjustment .....21-46

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SystemDescription..................... 21-11 CompressorReplacement .......... 21-47
CircuitDiagram 21-14 Comoressor ClutchCheck .......... 21-48
D T CT r o u b l e s h o o t i n. .g. . . . . . . . . . .z. .t .- .t .o Comoressor ClutchOverhaul.....21-49
Recirculation ControlMotor Compressor ThermalProtector
CircuitTroubleshooting .......... 21-25 R e o 1 a c e m e.n. .t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. .1. .- .5. 1. . .
HeaterControlPowerandGround Comoressor ReliefValve
Circuits Troubleshooting ........21-27 R e o l a c e m e n. .t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. .1. .- .5. 1. . .
Condenser FanCircuit Condenser Reolacement............ 21-52
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-28 Refrigerant Recovery .................. 21-53
Radiator andCondenser Fans SystemEvacuation ...................... 21-54
CommonCircuit SystemCharginS......................... 21-55
Troubfeshooting ...................... 21-29 Refrigerant LeakTest.................. 21-56
Compressor ClutchCircuit A,/CSvstemTests ........................ 21-57
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n. .g. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
. .1. .-.3. .0
A,/CPressureSwitchCircuit
Troubleshooting ...................... 21-32
Air Mix ControlMotor
TestandReolacement ............. 21-34
ModeControlMotor
TestandReplacement ............. 21-35
Recirculation ControlMotor
TestandReolacement ............. 21-36
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Reolacement andTest ............. 21-31
PowerTransistor Test ................. 21-38
HeaterControlPaneland
PushSwitchAssemblv
RemovalandInstallation........21-38
HVAC{Heating,Ventilation,and Air Conditioning)
SpecialTools
Ret.No. Tool Number DescriDtion Otv
o 07sAz-001000A BackprobeSet 2

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ComponentLocationIndex

EVAPORATOR CORE
VALVE
SERVICE (Built-in theheaterunit)
{LOW.PRESSUBE
SIDEI B e p l a c e m epnat ,g e2 1 4 2
SERVICE
VALVE
{HIGH-PRESSURE
SIDEI

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RECEIVER/DRYER

COMPRESSOR
Beplacement,page21 47
ClutchCheck,page21-48 CONOENSEB
page 21-52
Replacement,
C l u t c hO v e r h a u lp, a g e2 1 - 4 9
ThermalProtectorCheck,page21-48
ThermalProtectorReplacement, page21 51
R e l i eVf a l v eR e p l a c e m e npta, g e2 1 5 1
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ComponentLocationIndex(cont'dl

RADIATORFAN RELAY
Test,page22-51

CLUTCHRELAY
Tesl, page 22-51

MOTORRELAY
Test, page 22-5I

'-t

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t_]]l UNDER.HOOD BOX
FUSE/RELAY

/l I T I -
-::--
l- -l -

CONDENSERFAN
Test, page 22-51

.\\
... A/C PRESSURE
SWITCH
-

RADIATORFAN

CONOENSERFAN

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 BLOWENUNIT
HEATERUNIT/CORE Removal page21-39
andInstallation,
page21-43
Beplacement,
BLOWERUNITCOMPONENTS
page21-41
Replacement,

HEATERVALVECABLE
page21-46
Adjustment,

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DUSTAND POLLEN
FILTER
page21'39
Replacement,
RECIRCULATION CONTROLMOTOR
Test,page21-36
page21-36
Replacement,
MODE CONTROLMOTOR
Test,page21-35
Replacement,page21-35
POWERTRANSISTOR
Test,page 21-38

AIR MIX CONTROLMOTOR

Test,page21'34
page21'34
Replacement,
PUSH SWITCHASSEMBLY
EVAPORATORTEMPERATURE Removaland Installation,page21'38
SENSOR
Replacement,page 21-37
Test,page21-37
HEATERCONTROLPANEL
RemovalandInstallation,page21 38

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A/C ServiceTips and Precautions A/C Refrigerant
Oll Replacement
R e c o m m e n d eP
d A Go i l : K E I H I NS P 1 0 :

Compressedair mixed with R-134aforms a . P/N38897-Pl3-A01AH:'120m0 i4 fl oz)

combustible vapor. . P/N38899-P13'A01:
40 m0 i1 1/3fl oz)
T h e v a p o rc a n b u r n o r e x p l o d ec a u s i n gs e r i o u s
injury. Add the recommendedrefrigerantoil in the amount
Never use compressedair to pressuretest listedif you replaceany of the following parts.
R - 1 3 4 as e r v i c ee q u i p m e not r v e h i c l ea i r
c o n d i t i o n i n sg y s t e m s . . T o a v o i dc o n t a m i n a t i o nd.o n o t r e t u r nt h e o i l t o t h e
c o n t a i n eor n c ed i s p e n s e da, n d n e v e rm i x i t w i t h o t h e r
refrigerantoils.
. l m m e d i a t e la y f'teu r s i n gt h e o i l , r e i n s t a l l t h e
c a po n
the container,and seal it to avoid moisture
A i r c o n d i t i o n i n gr e f r i g e r a not r l u b r i c a nvt a p o r aosorpron.
can irritateyour eyes,nose,or throat. . D o n o t s p i l lt h e r e f r i g e r a not i l o n t h e v e h i c l e i;t m a y
Be carefulwhen connectingserviceequipment. damagethe paint. lf it gets on the paint,wash it off
Do not breatherefrigerantor vapor. immediately.

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T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n sg y s t e mu s e sH F C - 1 3 4(aR - 1 3 4 a ) C o n d e n s e r. . . . . . . . . . . 2m5A\ 5 1 6t l . o z 0 , . 9l m p . o z )
'1.4
r e fr i g e r a n at n d p o l y a l k y l e n e g l y c(oPl A G )r e fr i g e r a n ot i l , . m0 (1113Il.oz, lmp.oz)
E v a p o r a t o r. . . . . . . . .4. 5
'10
w h i c ha r e n o t c o m p a t i b l e w i t h C F C ' 1 2( R - 1 2r)e f r i g e r a n t L i n eo r h o s e . . . . . . . . . m 0 { 1 / 3f l . o z , 0 . 4l m p . o z )
'10
andminerao l i l .D o n o t u s eR - ' 1 2r e f r i g e r a not r m i n e r a l R e c e i v e r / D r y e.r. . . m 0 ( ' 1 1f3l . o z , 0 . 4l m p . o z )
oil in this system,and do not aftemptto use R 12 Leakagerepair ....25 m0,1516 Il oz,0.9 lmp.oz)
s e r v i c i n ge q u i p m e n td; a m a g et o t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g C o m p r e s s o r. . . . . . . F . .o rc o m p r e s s orre p l a c e m e n l ,
s y s t e mo r y o u r s e r v i c i n ge q u i p m e nw t ill result. s u b t r a ctth e v o l u m eo f o i l d r a i n e d
U s eo n l y s e r v i c ee q u i p m e ntth a t i s U . L . - l i s t eadn d i s from the removedcompressorfrom \
certifiedto meet the requirementsof SAE J2210to 1 3 0m 0 ( 4 1 / 3 f l . o z4, . 6 l m p . o z )a, n d
r e m o v eR - 1 3 4 af r o m t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n sg y s t e m . d r a i nt h e c a l c u l a t e vdo l u m eo f o i l
'130
f rom the new compressor: m0
lf accidentalsystem dischargeoccurs,ventilatethe i . 4 1 1 f3l . o z , 4 . 6l m p . o z ) V o l u m eo f
w o r k a r e ab e f o r er e s u m i n gs e r v i c e . removedcompressor= Volume to
d r a i nf r o m n e w c o m p r e s s o r .
R - 1 3 4 as e r v i c ee q u i p m e not r v e h i c l ea i r c o n d i t i o n i n g
systemsshould not be pressuretested or leaktested NOTE:Evenif no oil is drainedfrom
withcompressed air. the removedcompressor,don't
d rain more than 50 m0 \1 2/3 fl.oz,
' 1 . 8l m p
A d d i t i o n ahl e a l t ha n d s a f e t yi n f o r m a t i o nm a y b e o z ) f r o mt h e n e w
obtainedfrom the refrigerantand lubricant compressor.
manufacturers.

. Always disconnectthe negativecablefrom the REMOVED NEW

COMPBESSOR COMPRESSOR
b a t t e r yw h e n e v e r e p l a c i n ga i r c o n d i t i o n i n gparts.
. Keepmoistureand dirt out of the system.When
r\ A /- a\
i t l
d i s c o n n e c t i nagn y l i n e s ,p l u g o r c a pt h e f i t t i n g s
immediately;don't removethe caps or plugs until
l i \ r /
\.. rJ \:)-) -/
iust be{oreyou reconnecteach line.
' B e f o r ec o n n e c t i n ga n y h o s eo r l i n e ,a p p l ya f e w d r o p s
of relrigerantoil to the O-ring.
\tb 'r:l_
_ 0L

. W h e nt i g h t e n i n go r l o o s e n i n ga f i t t i n g ,u s ea s e c o n d I "o*tttu" _*lH I I I DRAINING

I voLUME
wrench to supportthe matchingfitting.
. W h e n d i s c h a r g i ntgh e s y s t e m u , s ea R - ' 1 3 4 a
,lEL.- ],^
refrigerantrecovery/recycling/charging station;don't
A: 130 m0 {4 l/3 tl.oz,4.6lmp.oz)
releaserefrigerantinto the atmosphere.

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 RECEIVER
LINEA

RECEIVER/DRYER

CONDENSER
LINE

Dischargehoseto the compressor{6 x 1.0 mm) : 9.8 N.m {1.0kgf.m,7.2 lbl.ft}

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Dischargehoseto the condenser(5 x 1.0mml : 9.8 N.m {1.0kgt.m,7.2 lbf ft)
Condenserline to the condenser(6 x 1.0mm) : 9.8 N.m {1.0kgf,m,7.2 lbt.ft}
Condenserfine to the receiver/dryer{6 x 1.0mm} : 9.8 N.m (1.0kgt.fi,7.2lbt.ltl
ReceiverlineAtothe receiver/dryer{6 x 1.0mm} : 9.8 N.m {1.0kgf.m. 7.2 lbf.ft}
Receiverline A to the receiveiline B : 13 N.m (1.3kgr.m,9.4 lbf.ft)
Receiverline B and the suctionline to the evaporator(6 x 1.0mm) :9.8 N.m 11.0kgf.m,7,2 lbf.ft)
Suction line to the suction hose : 3l N m {3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf ftl
Suctionhose1o the compressor(6 x 1.0mm) : 9.8 N.m 11.0kgf.m.?.2 lbf.lt)
Compressorto the compressor b.acket {8 x 1.25 mm) : 22 N m {2.2 kgt.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Compr€ssorbracketto the engineblock {10 x 1.25mm} : ,14N.m 14.5kgf.m,33 lbf.ft)

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GeneralTroubleshootingInformation
How to Retrievea DTC
The heatercontrol panel has a self-diagnosisfunction.To run the self-diagnosisfunction,do the following:

1 . T u r nt h e f a n s w i t c hO F F .

2. Pressandholdthe recirculationcontrol switch andthe rearwindow defoooerswitch down.

3 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c ho N { l l i .

4. Releaseboth switches.The recirculationindicatorand the rearwindow defoggerindicatorcome on. The

recirculationindicatorgoes off 3 secondslater and the Ay'Cindicatorcomes on. then the self-diagnosiswill begin.
About 10 secondslater,the self-diagnosiswill finish and the A,/Cindicatorgoes off.

.lfanytroubleisfound.therecirculationindicatorblinksthediagnostictroublecode(DTC)toindicateafaulty
circuil or comDonent.
. lf the system is OK, the recirculationindicatorstaysoff.

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atc INOICATOR
BECIRCULATION REARWINDOW
INDICATOB OEFOGGERINDICATOR

/A\
-:@
RECIRCULATION
@r REARWINDOW
CONTROLSWITCH DEFOGGERSWITCH

Examole of DTC indication Pattern IDTC7)

DTC 7

Recirculation +
indicatot

Recirculation+
indicalor
go6s oft ----->

Reseiting the Selt-diagnosis Function

Turn the ignition switch OFFto cancelthe self-diagnosisfunction.After completingrepairwork, run the self-diagnosis
f u n c t i o na o a i nt o m a k es u r et h a t t h e r ea r e n o o t h e rm a l f u n c t i o n s .

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DTCTroubleshootingIndex
DTC{Recirculation Detection ltem Page
IndicationBlinks)
7 A n o p e n i n t h e a i r m i x c o n t r o lm o t o rc i r c u i t ( s e ep a q e2 1 - 1 6 )
8 A short ln the air mix control motor circuit ( s e eD a o e2 1 - ' 1 6 )
9 A p r o b l e mi n t h e a i r m i x c o n t r o l i n k a q ed, o o r ,o r m o t o r ( s e ep a q e2 1 -1 7 )
10 An open or shon in the mode control motor circuit ( s e eo a q e2 1 - 1 8 )
11 A p r o b l e mi n t h e m o d ec o n t r o l i n k a g ed, o o r s ,o r m o t o r ( s e ep a q e2 1 1 9 1
12 A p r o b l e mi n t h e b l o w e rm o t o rc i r c u i t ( s e ep a q e2 1 - 2 0 )
13 A problem in the EEPROMin the heatercontrol panel; ( s e ep a g e2 1 - 3 8 )
the control oanel must be reolaced
14 An ooen in the evaDoratortemDeraturesensorcircuit (seepaqe 21-23)
A short in the evaDoralortemoeraturesensorcircuit ( s e eo a q e2 1 - 2 4 1

In case of multiple problems,the recirculationindicatorwill indicateonly the DTCwith the least number of blinks.
ln caseof an intermittentfailure,the heatercontrol panelwill storethe DTCuntil the ignition is turned off.

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
SymptomTroubleshooting
Index \ {

Svmptom Diagnosticprocedure Also check for

Recirculationcontrol doors do not RecirculationControl Motor C l e a n l i n e sasn d t i g h t n e s so f a l l
changebetweenFreshand Recirculate CircuitTroubleshooting(seepage connectors
21 251
Both heaterand Ay'Cdo not work HeaterControlPowerandGround B l o w nf u s eN o .' 1 4( 1 0 Ai)n t h e
(see
CircuitsTroubleshooting under-dash fuse/relay box
page21-27) Poorgroundat G501
C l e a n l i n easns dt i g h t n e sosf a l l
conneclors
Condenserfan does not run at all (but C o n d e n s eFr a nC i r c u i t . P o o rg r o u n da t G 3 0 1
radiatorfan runs with the Ay'Con) Troubleshooting{seepage 21-28) . C l e a n l i n e sasn d t i g h t n e s so f a l l
connectors
Both fans do not run with the A,/Con R a d i a t oarn dC o n d e n s e Fra n s B l o w nf u s eN o . 1 ( 2 0 A )a n d N o . 4
CommonCircuitTroubleshooting (20A)in the under-hoodfuse/relay
( s e ep a g e2 1 - 2 9 ) box
P o o rg r o u n da t G 3 0 l

Compressorclutchdoes not engage
(both fans run with A,/Con)
A/C system does not come on (both
fans and compressor)
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C l e a n l i n e sasn dt i g h t n e s so f a l l
connectors
CompressorClutchCircuit C l e a n l i n e sasn dt i g h t n e s so f a l l
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n(qs e eD a q e2 1 - 3 0 ) connectors
Ay'CPressureSwitch Circuit B l o w nf u s eN o . 1 ( 2 0 A )a n d N o . 4
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n(gs e ep a g e2 1 - 3 2 ) (20A)in the under-hoodfuse/relay
box
Poor ground at G301
C l e a n l i n e sasn dt i g h t n e s so f a l l
connectors
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SystemDescription
HeaterControlPanelInputsandOutputs

HEATERCONTFOLPANELCONNECIORS

CONNECTOR
A {r/rP) CONNECTORB (22P)

W res deoitema eterm nals

CONNECTOR
Cavity Wire color Sional
_| \ln Y AIRMIXPOTENTIAL +5V OUTPUT
2 LT GRN S E N S OC
RO M M O N
GROUND INPUT

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3 PNK/BLU AIR MIX HOT OUTPUT
BLU A,/CPRESSURE
SWITCH INPUT
5 GRNA/EL RECIRCULATE INPUT
6 GRNA/VHT FRESH INPUT
7 BLUI/EL POWER TRANSISTOR OUTPUT
8 BLU/RED BLOWERFEEDBACK INPUT
I GRN AIR MIX COOL OUTPUT
10 YEL/RED MODEDEF OUTPUT
11 . YEVBTU MODEVENT OUTPUT
YEL/BLK REARWINDOWDEFOGGERRELAY INPUT
BLK GROUND OUTPUT
14 BLK/YEL l G 2( P o w e r ) INPUT

CONNECTOR
B on
Cavity Wire color Siqnal --T
1
2
3 BLIVRED R E A RW I N D O WD E F O G G ES
RW I T C HL E D INPUT
4 LT GRN A./CSWITCHLED INPUT
5 L TG R N / B L K RECIRCULATIO CNONTROL S W I T C HL E D INPUT
6 PNVBLK AIR MIX POTENTIAL OUTPUT
7 BRN EVAPORATOR
TEIMPERATURE
SENSOR OUTPUT
8
9
10
11 RED GAUGE
ASSEMBLY al' 'TDr ri
RED/BLK TAILLIGHTSRELAY INPUT

14 BLU REARWINDOWDEFOGGER
SWITCH INPUT
ic LT GRN/RED A/C SWITCH INPUT
16 YEVRED RECIRCULATIO
CNONTROL
SWITCH INPUT
17 YEUGRN MODE4 OUTPUT
18 WHT/BLU MODE3 OUTPUT
19 RED/BLU M O D E2 OUTPUT
20 RED/YEL M O D E1 OUTPUT
BRN^,^/HT I G N( P o w e d OUTPUT
22 REDA/r'HT (Not used)

(cont'd)

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Heatingand Air Gonditioning
SystemDescription(cont'dl
The air conditioningsystem removesheatfrom the passengercompartmentby circulatingrefrigerantthrough the
system as shown below.

BLOWER
FAN
\ \
\ r\,u /

EXPANSIONVALVE
(Metersthe required
amount of refrigerant
into the evaporator)
APOBATORTEMPERATURE
SENSOR

A/C PRESSURESWITCH THERMALPROTECTOR

When the refriqerantis below (Opensthe compressorclutchcircuit
196kPa(2.0kgi/cm',28psi) when the compressottemperature
or above3,140kPa(32 kgf/cm' becomestoo high)
455 psi),the Py'cpressure
switchopensthe circuitto RELIEF VALVE
the Py'Cswitch and stopsthe (Relieves pressure at thecompressor

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air conditioningto protectthe w h e nt h ep r e s s u ri e
st o oh i g h )
compressor-

A/C COMPRESSOR
RECEIVER/DRYER (Suctionand comoression)
(Trapsdebris,and \-^
removesmorsturel
/- I vAPoR
HrcHPRESSURE

CONDENSER
(Radiationof heat) -:--l
[ '.... Low PREsSUBE
LrourD

tffi Low PREssURE

vAPoR

This vehicleuses HFC-134a(R-'134a)

refrigerantwhich does not containchlorofluorocarbons.Pay attentionto the
following serviceitems:

. D o n o t m i x r e f r i g e r a n tCs F C - 1 2 ( R - 1 2a) n d H F C - 1 3 4(aR - 1 3 4 aT) .h e ya r e n o t c o m p a t i b l e .

. U s eo n l y t h e r e c o m m e n d e p '!0)
d o l y a l k y l e n e g l y c(oPl A G) r e f r i g e r na t o i l ( K E l H l NS P designedfortheR-134a
compressor.Intermixingthe recommended (PAG) refrigerant oil with any other retrigerant oil will resultin
compressorfailure.
. AllAy'Csystem parts (compressor,dischargeline, suction line,evaporator,condenser,receiver/dryer. expansion
valve,O-ringsfor joints) have to be designedfor refrigerantR 134a.Do not exchangewith R-'12parts.
. Use a halogengas leakdetectordesignedfor refrigerantR-134a.
. R-12and R-134arefrigerantservicingequipmentare not interchangeable. Use only a recovery/recycling/charging
s t a t i o nt h a t i s U . L . - l i s t eadn d i s c e r t i f i e dt o m e e tt h e r e q u i r e m e n tosf S A EJ 2 2 1 0t o s e r v i c eR - 1 3 4 a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g
system.
. Always recoverthe refrigerantR-134awith an approvedrecovery/recycling/charging stationbeforedisconnecting
any Ay'Cfifting.

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GircuitDiagram

|GNUION SWTCfi UNOERDASN

UNDEN
rcODFUSVRELIYSOX lG2HoI ii 0l\lllll fUSE/8EIlYBOX

+. C}F BLK/RED
\ rG2/

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\ IHEFMAI
I
PBorEcro8 I
Y I
lTl *n*,*,
| <l I CLUTCH
I
tf
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I
.
G301
MUITIPLD(
CONTFOI
UNITI
A/CPnESSUEt
swTOt
-!10. irgF 8Ll t...iCF BLU
T T

RADIATOS\ NADIATOS CONDEN$N

) tAl'/
oT0n / swtlcll MOTOB

I I
j
193"C) l
19S"F

B LX 8u(

I
G301
I I ilnthoundor dasiluse/lelay
box

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- BU/YEL

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EVAPORATOB
TEMPERATUNESENSOR

sn 4-Lrenil
m
::-:::: ., . a/c

YEUBLU
YEL/NED M DEF
MODEl
M00l
BED/YEI Mq)EI co TnoL
MOTOS
RED/8LU M00€2
M00t3 s
WHT/8LU MOOE3
YEL/GRN MOOEI

LTGRI'l

ffftH,,
F*u,*
GNNMHT 8U

GRN/YEL

8LK--..-...-l
(
f
coNNEcroFrir.Pt
mxr{EcroB
! {2P)
G5'1
I
G602

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DTCTroubleshooting
DTC7:An Openin theAir Mix ControlMotor DTC8:A Shortin theAir Mix ControlMotor
Circuit Circuit
1. Test the air mix control motor {seepage 2'l-341. 1. Testthe air mix control motor(see page 21-341.

ls the air mix control motor OK? ls the ait mix control motor OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
N O - R e p l a c et h e a i r m i x c o n t r o lm o t o r . l YES-Go to step 2.

2. Disconnectthe air mix control motor 5P connector. NO-Replace the air mix contorol motor.I

3. Disconnectheatercontrol panel connectorsA {14P)
a n dB ( 2 2 P ) .
4. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe following
terminalsof heatercontrol panel connectorsA
(14P)and B (22P)and the air mix control motor 5P
2. Disconnectthe air mix control motor 5P connector.
3. Disconnectheatercontrol panelconnectorsA (14P)
andB (22P).
4. Checkfor continuitybetweenbody ground and

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connector, heatercontrol panelconnectorA (14P)terminals
14P: 5P: No. 1, 2, 3, and 9 individually,and betweenbody
N o .1 No.5 ground and heatercontrol panelconnectorB (22P)
No.2 No.4 t e r m i n a lN o . 6 .
No.3 No.2
No.9 N o .1
HEATERCONTROL A {I4PI
PANELCONNECTOR
22P: 5P:
No.6 No.3

W i r e s i d eo f f e m a l et e r m i n a l s

HEATERCONTFOL PANELCONNECTORB I22P1

Wire side ol lem.letehi.6ls

ls there continuity?
YES-Check for loosewires or poor connectionsat
heatercontrol oanel connectorsA (14P)and B (22P)
and at the air mix control motor 5P connector.lf the W i r e s i d eo i l e m a e l e r m i n a l s
connectionsare good. substitutea known-goodair
mix control motor, and recheck,lf the symptom/
indicationgoes away, replacethe originalair mix ls therc continuity?
control motor. lf the symptom/indicationcontinues,
substitutea known-goodheatercontrol panel,and Y E S - R e p a i ra n y s h o r t t o b o d y g r o u n dl n t h e
recheck.lf the symptom/indicationgoes away, wire(s)betweenthe heatercontrol panel and the air
replacethe original heatercontrol panel.l mix control motor.l
N O R e p a i ra n y o p e n i n t h e w i r e ( s )k e t w e e n t h e
heatercontrol panel and the air mix control N O - G o t o s t e p5 .
motor.l

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5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),and checkthe same DTC9: A Problemin the Air Mix Control
terminalsfor voltage. Linkage,Door,or Motor

HEATERCONTROLPANELCONNECTOR
A {14PI 1, Test the air mix control motor (seepage 21-34).

ls the air mix control motor OK?

YES-Substitute a known-goodheatercontrol
panel,and recheck.lf the symptom/indicationgoes
away, replacethe original heatercontrol panel.l

NO-Replace the air mix control motor, or repair

t h e l i n k a g ea n d d o o r . l

Wire side of femaleterminals

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HEATERCONTROLPANELCONNECTOR
B I22PI

Wiresideof femaleterminals

ls there any voltage?

YES-Repair any short to power in the wire(s)

betweenthe heatercontrol panel and the air mix
control motor. This short may also damagethe
heatercontrol panel.Repairthe short to power
before replacingthe heatercontrol panel.l

NO Substitutea known-goodair mix control

motor, and recheck.lf the symptom/indicationgoes
away, replacethe originalair mix control motor. lf
the symptom/indicationcontinues,substitutea
known-goodheatercontrol panel,and recheck.lf
the symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe
originahl e a t e rc o n t r o lp a n e l . I

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DTCTroubleshooting.(cont'd)
DTC10:An Openor Shortin the Mode 5 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) ,a n d c h e c kt h e s a m e
ControlMotorCircuit t e r m i n a l sf o r v o l t a g e .

1. Test the mode control motor (seepage 21-35). HEATEB

CONTROL
PANEL
CONNECTOR
A {14P)

ls the mode cottol motor OK?

YES Go to step 2.

NO Replacethe mode control motor.I

2. Disconnectthe mode control motor 10Pconnector.

s (14P)
3 . D i s c o n n e cht e a t e rc o n t r o lp a n e lc o n n e c t o r A
and B \22P1. Wire side of femaleterminal

Checkfor continuitybetweenbody ground and

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h e a t e rc o n t r o lp a n e lc o n n e c t oA r ( 1 4 P t)e r m i n a l s
N o . 2 , 1 0 ,a n d 1 1 i n d i v i d u a l l ya,n d b e t w e e nb o d y HEATERCONTROLPANELCONNECTOR
B {22PI
g r o u n da n d h e a t e rc o n t r o lp a n e lc o n n e c t o B r (22P)
'17,
t e r m i n a l sN o . 1 8 ,1 9 ,a n d 2 0 i n d i v i d u a l l y .
3 5 X 6

tl 12 15 T6 1 1 1 8 t 9 2A 21 22
HEATER
CONTROL
PANEL
CONNECTOR
A {14PI
RED/YEL
WHT

Wiresideof femaleterminals

Wire side ol lemale terminals ls there any voltage?

YES-. Repairany short to power in the wire(s)

betweenthe heatercontrol panel and the mode
HEATERCONTROLPANELCONNECTOR
B {22P) control motor. This short may also damagethe
heatercontrol panel.Repairthe short to power
before replacingthe heatercontrol panel.l

NO- Go to step 6.

W i r e s i d e o f f e m a L el e r m i n a l s

ls there continuity?

Y E S R e p a i ra n y s h o r t t o b o d y g r o u n di n t h e
wire(s)betweenthe heatercontrol panel and the
mode control motor.l

NO Go to step 5.

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Turn the ignition switch OFF,and checkfor DTC11:A Problemin the ModeControl
continuitybetweenthe following terminalsof Linkage,
Doors,or Motor
heatercontrol panel connectorsA (14P)and B (22P)
and the mode control motor 10Pconnector. 1. Testthe mode control motor (seepage 21-35).
14P: 10P:
'10
N o .2 No. ls the mode control motor OK?
No.10 No,1
N o .1 1 No.2 YES Substitutea known-goodheatercontrol
panel,and recheck.lf the symptom/indicationgoes
22P: 10P: away, replacethe original heatercontrol panel.l
N o .1 7 No.8
N o .1 8 No.6,9 NO Replacethe mode control motor, or repairthe
No.19 No.5 l i n k a g ea n d d o o r s . l
N o .2 0 N o .4 , 7

HEATER
CONTROL PANELCONNECTOR A (14PI
Wiresideof lemaleterminals

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MODECONTROLMOTORlOPCONNECTOR
Wiresideof femaleterminals

HEATERCONTROLPANELCONNECTORB {22PI
Wire side of femaleterminals

ls there continuity?

YES-Check for loosewires or poor connectionsat

heatercontrol panelconnectorsA (14P)and B (22P),
and at the mode control motor 10Pconnector.lf the
connectionsare good, substitutea known-good
mode control motor, and recheck.lf the symptom/
indicationgoes away. replacethe original mode
control motor.lfthe symptom/indicationcontinues,
substitutea known-goodheatercontrol panel,and
recheck.lf the symptom/indicationgoes away,
replacethe originalheatercontrol panel.l

NO Repairany open in the wire(s)betweenthe

heatercontrol Daneland the mode control motor.l

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HeatingandAir Gonditioning
DTCTroubleshooting{cont'd)
DTC12:A Problemin the BlowerMotor 7. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 3 terminal of
Circuit the power transistor4P connectorand body ground.

'1.
C h e c kt h e N o . 1 2 ( 4 0 A ) f u s ei n t h e u n d e r - h o o d POWERTRANSISTOR4P CONNECTOR
fuse/relaybox, and the No. 14 (10A)fuse in the
under-dashf use/relaybox.
2
Are the tuses OK?
3 4
YES-Go to step 2. BLK
o
NO Replacethe fuse(s),and recheck.l

2. Connectthe No. 2 terminal of the blower motor 2P

connectorto body ground with a jumper wire. Wire side ol temaleterminals

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BLOWERMOTOB2PCONNECTOR
ls there continuity?

YES-Go to step 8.

NO-Check for an open in the wire betweenthe

power transistorand body ground. lf the wire is OK,
JUMPER] BLU/BLK checkfor poor ground at G502.I

8 . Connectthe No. 1 and No. 3 terminalsof the power

transistor4P connectorwith a jumper wire.
Wiresideol femaleterminals
TRANSISTOR
POWER 4PCONNECTOR

3 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) .

Does the blowet motor run?

YES Go to step 4,

NO Go to step 17.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Wiresideof femaleterminals
5. Disconnectthe jumper wire.

6. Disconnectthe power transistor4P connector. 9 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) .

Does the blower motor tun at high speed?

Y E S - G o t o s t e p1 0 .

NO-Repair open in the wire betweenthe power

transistorand the blower motor.l

1 0 . Turn the ignition switch OFF.

1 1 . Disconnectlhe jumper wire.

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1a Disconnectheatercontrol panelconnectorA (14P). 1 5 . Reconnectheatercontrol panel connectorA (14P).

1 3 .Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 7 and No. 8 lo. Test the power transistor(seepage 21-38).
terminalsof heatercontrol panel connectorA (14P)
a n d b o d y g r o u n di n d i v i d u a l l y . ls the power transistorOK?

HEATER
CONTNOL
PANEL
CONNECTOR
A {14PI YES Checkfor loosewires or poor connectionsat
heatercontrol panel connectorA (14P)and at the
power transistor4P connector.lf the connections
are good, substitutea known-goodheatercontrol
panel,and recheck.lf the symptom/indicationgoes
away, replacethe original heatercontrol panel.l

NO Replacethe power transistor.I

1 7 . Disconnectthe jumper wire.

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1 8 . Disconnectthe blower motor 2P connector.

ls there continuity? 1 9 . Measurethe voltagebetweenthe No, 1 terminal of

the blower motor 2P connectorand body ground.
YES Repairany shortto body ground in the
wire(s)betweenthe heatercontrol panel and the BLOWERMOTOR2PCONNECTOR
power transistor.I

NO Go to step 14, BLU/WHT

1 4 . Checkfor continuitybetweenthe following

terminalsof heatercontrol panelconnectorA ( 14P)
and power transistor4P connector.
'l4Pt 4P:
No.7 No.4
No.8 No.2
Wiresideof femaleterminals
HEATER
CONTROL
PANEL A (14P)
CONNECTOR
Wire side ot femaleterminals
I z 3 4 1 5 1 6 ls thete battery voltage?
T 8 9 r ol x l I 1 2 l1 3l 1 4
BLU/YEL YES- Replacethe blower motor.l

) NO Go to step 20.
8LU/RED
20. Turn the ignitionswitch OFF.

2 1 .Removethe blower motor relayfrom the under-

ILU/YEL hood fuse/relaybox, and test it (seepage 22-511.
POWERTRANSISTOR 4PCONNECTOR
Wiresideof femaleterminals
ls the relay OK?

ls thete continuity? YES Go to step 22.

YES Go to step 15. NO- Replacethe blower motor relay.l

NO Repairany open in the wire(s)betweenthe

heatercontrol paneland the power transistor.l
(cont'd)

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
DTCTroubleshootinglcont'd)
22. Measurethe voltage betweenthe No. 3 terminal of 25. Turn the ignition switch OFF,
the blower motor relay 4P socketand body ground.
26. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 1 terminal of
the blower motor relay 4P socketand body ground.
BLOWERMOTORRELAY4PSOCKET

BLOWERMOTORRELAY4PSOCKET
2 1
4 3

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ls there battety voltage?

YES-Go to step 23. ls there continuity?

NO Replacethe under-hoodfuse/relaybox.t YES-Repair open in the BLUIr'/HTwire between

23. Turn the ignitionswitch ON {ll).
Measurethe voltage betweenthe No. 2 terminal of
the blower motor relay 4P socketand body ground,
the blower motor relay and the blower motor.l
NO Checkfor an open in the wire betweenthe
blower motor relay and body ground. lf the wire is
\
O K ,c h e c kf o r p o o r g r o u n da t G 3 0 1 . 1

BLOWERMOTORRELAY4PSOCKET

ls therebattery voltage?

YES-Go to step25.

NO Repairopenin thewire betweenthe No.14

fusein the under-dash
fuse/relay
boxandthe
blowermotorrelay.I

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DTC14:An Openin the Evaporator 4. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 7 terminal of
Temperature
SensorCircuit heatercontrol panelconnectorB (22P)and the
No. 1 terminal of the evaporalortemperature
1. Removethe evaporatortemperaturesensor(see s e n s o r2 P c o n n e c t o r .
p a g e2 1 - 3 7 ) .
HEATERCONTROLPANELCONNECTOR B {22P)
2. Measurethe resistancebetweenthe No. l and Wiresideof femaleterminals
No. 2 terminalsof the evaporatortemperature
sensor.
x D i pt h e s e n s o ri n i c ew a t e r ,a n d m e a s u r e
resistance.Then pour hot water on the sensor,and
c h e c kf o r c h a n g ei n r e s i s t a n c e .

TORTEMPERATURE
EVAPORA SENSOR
t-l
ll#l EVAPORATOR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2PCONNECTOR

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Wiresideof femaleterminals
lI UT-TU
l , l , l l
---r---T--I
t ^
11c))-l ls there continuity?
\9/

T e r m i n asl i d eo f m a l et e r m i n a l s YES Go to step 5.

NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe heater

control panel and the evaporatortemperature
sensor.I

RESISTANCE 5. Disconnectheatercontrol panelconnectorA (14P).

k0

50 68 86'F
10 20 30'c
TEMPERATURE

ls the tesistancewithin the specificationsshown

on the graph?

Y E S - G o t o s t e p3 .

NO Replacethe evaporatortemperature
sensor.I

3. Disconnectheatercontrol panelconnectorB {22P).

(cont'd)

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Heatingand Air Gonditioning

DTCTroubleshooting{cont'd)
6. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 2 terminal of DTC15:A Shortin the Evaporator
heatercontrol panel connectorA (14P)and the Temperature
SensorCircuit
No, 2 terminal of the evaporalortemperature
sensor2P connector. 1. Removethe evaporatortemperaturesensor(see
p a g e2 1 - 3 7 ) .
HEATER
CONTROL PANELCONNECTOR A {14PI
Wiresideof femaleterminals 2. Testthe evaporatortemperaturesensor(seepage
LT GRN 21-37J.

ls the resistance within the specifications shown

on the graph?

YES Go to step 3.

NO Replacethe evaporatortemperature
sensor.!
EVAFORATOR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2PCONNECTOR

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Wiresideof femaleterminals Disconnectheatercontrol panel connectorB l22Pl.

4. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 7 terminal of

ls there continuity? heatercontrol panel connectorB {22P)and body
ground.
YES-Check for loosewires or Doorconnectionsat
heatercontrol panel connectorA ('l4P)and B l22Pl
HEATER
CONTROL B (22P)
PANELCONNECTOR
and at the evaporatortemperaturesensor2P
connector.lf the connectionsare good, substitutea
\
known-goodheatercontrol panel,and recheck.lf
the symptom/indicationgoes away, replacethe
original heatercontrol panel.l

NO Reoairooen in the wire betweenthe heater

control panel and the evaporatortemperature
sensor.I

Wire side of femaleterminals

ls there continuity?

YES Repairshort to body ground in the wire

betvveenthe heatercontrol paneland the
evaporatortemperaturesensor.I

NO-Substitute a known-goodheatercontrol panel,

and recheck.lf the symptom/indicationgoes away,
replacethe original heatercontrol panel.I

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RecirculationControlMotor CircuitTroubleshooting
1 . C h e c kt h e N o . 1 4 ( ' 1 0 A ) f u sien t h e u n d e r - d a s h f u s e / 8. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 5 and No. 6
relay box. terminalsof heatercontrol panelconnectorA (14P)
and body ground individually.
ls the f use OK?
HEATER
CONTROL A I14P)
PANELCONNECTOR
YES Go to step 2.

NO- Replacethe fuse, and recheck.l

2. Disconnectthe recirculationcontrol motor 5P

conneclor.

3 . Turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll).

lvleasurethe voltage betweenthe No. 5 terminal of

the recirculationcontrol motor 5P connectorand Wire side of femaleterminals
body ground.

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RECIRCULATIONCONTROLMOTOR
ls there continuity?
5P CONNECTOR
YES Repairany shortto body ground in the
wire(s)betweenthe heatercontrol panel and the
recirculationcontrol motor.l

NO-Go to step 9.

9. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll),and checkthe same

wires for voltage.

Wiresideof femaleterminals HEATER A Il4PI

PANELCONNECTOR
CONTROL

ls there battery voltage?

YES Go to step 5.

NO- Repairopen in the wire betweenthe No. 14

fuse in the under-dashfuse/relaybox and the
recirculationcontrol motor .l

5 . Turn the ignitionswitch OFF. Wiresideof lemaleterminals

6 . Testthe recirculationcontrol motor {seepage 21-

36), ls therc any voltage?

ls the recirculationcontrol motor OK? Y E S R e p a i ra n y s h o n t o p o w e ri n t h e w i r e ( s )

betweenthe heatercontrol panel and the
YES Go to step7. recirculationcontrol motor. This shon may also
d a m a g et h e h e a t e rc o n t r o lp a n e l .R e p a i rt h e s h o n
NO- Replacethe recirculationcontrol motor, or to power before replacingthe heatercontrol
r e p a i rt h e l i n k a g ea n d d o o r s . I p an e l .I

7 . Disconnectheatercontrol panel connectorA (14P). N O - G o t o s t e p1 0 .

{cont d r

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
RecirculationControl Motor CircuitTroubleshooting(cont'd!
10. Turn the ignition swirchOFF.

11. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe following

terminalsof heatercontrol panel connectorA ( 14P)
and the recirculationcontrol motor 5P connector.
'l4Pt
5P:
No.5 N o .1
No.6 No.2

HEATER
CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14P}
Wiresideol temaleterminats

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RECIRCULATION
CONTROL MOTOR5PCONNECTOR
Wiresideol lemaleterminals

ls there continuity?

YES Checkfor loosewires or poor connectionsat

heatercontrol panel connectorA ( 14P)and at the
recirculationcontrol motor 5P conneclor.lf the
connectionsare good, substitutea known-good
heatercontrol panel,and recheck.lf the symptom/
indicationgoes away, replacethe original heater
control panel,I

NO Repairany open in the wire{s)betweenthe

heatercontrol panel and the recirculationcontrol
motor.l

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HeaterControlPowerand GroundCircuitsTroubleshooting
1 . C h e c kt h e N o . 1 4( 1 0 A ) f u s ei n t h e u n d e r - d a s h 6. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. l3terminal of
fuse/relaybox. heatercontrol panelconnectorA (14P)and body
g round.
ls the f use OK?
A (1ilP)
CONTRoLPANELCONNEcToR
HEATER
YES-Go to step 2.

N O - R e p l a c et h e f u s e ,a n d r e c h e c k . l
1 2 3 4 5 6

2. Disconnectheatercontrol panelconnectorA{'14P). I 8 9 r0t, 1 l 12 14

BLK
3. Turn the ignition switch oN (ll).
.o
4. Measurethe voltage betweenthe No. l4terminal
of heatercontrol panelconnectorA (14P)and body
grouno. Wire side of temaleterminals

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HEATER
CONTROL A {14P}
PANELCONNECTOR
ls therc continuity?

YES Checkfor loosewires or poor connectionsat

2 3 4 5 6
healercontrol panel connectorA (14P).lfthe
7 8 I 1 0l , 11 12 14 connectionsare good, substitutea known-good
BLK/YEL heatercontrol panel,and recheck.lf the symptom/
indicationgoes away, replacethe original heater
control panel.l

NO Checkfor an open in the wire betweenthe

Wire side of temaleterminals heatercontrol paneland body ground. lf the wire is
O K ,c h e c kf o r p o o r g r o u n da t G 5 0 1I.

ls there battery voltage?

YES-Go to step 5.

NO Repairopen in the wire betvveenthe No. 14

fuse in the under-dashfuse/relaybox and the
heatercontrol panel.l

Turn the ignitionswitch OFF.

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
CondenserFanCircuitTroubleshooting
NOTE:lf neitherthe condenserfan nor the radiatorfan 4 . C o n n e ctth e N o . l a n d N o . 2 t e r m i n a l s o f t h e
work, go to Radiatorand CondenserFansCommon condenserfan relay 4P socketwith a jumper wire.
CircuitTroubleshooting(seepage21-29).
CONDENSERFAN RELAYitP SOCKET
1. Checkthe No. 1 (20A)fuse in the under-hood
f u s e / r e l a yb o x ,a n d t h e N o . 1 4 ( 1 0 A ) f u s ei n t h e
under-dashf use/relaybox.

Are the tuses OK? JUMPERWIRE

YES-Go to step 2.

NO Replacethe fuse(s),and recheck.t

2. Removethe condenserfan relayfrom the

under-hoodfuse/relaybox, and test it
( s e ep a g e2 2 - 5 1 ) .

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Does the condenser lan tun?
ls the relay OK?
YES-Go to step 5.
YES Go to step 3.
NO Go to step8.
NO- Replacethe condenserfan relay.l
5. Disconnectthe jumper wire.
3. Measurethe voltage betweenthe No, 2 terminal of
the condenserfan relay 4P socketand body ground. 6. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).

CONDENSERFAN RELAYilP SOCKET 7. Measurethe voltage betweenthe No, 3 terminal of

the condenserfan relay 4P socketand body ground.

CONDENSER
FAN FELAY4PSOCKET

r-,_-l
1 2 |
Flr
\----1--rl
IELK/YEL

d,
ls thete battery voltage? I
YES-Go to step 4.
ls there battery voltage?
NO-Replace the under-hoodfuse/relaybox.l
YES Replacethe under-hoodfuse/relaybox.t

N O - R e p a i r o p e ni n t h e w i r e b e t w e e nt h e N o . 1 4
fuse in the under-dashfuse/relaybox and the
c o n d e n s efra n r e l a y . l

Disconnectthe jumper wire.

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 Radiatorand CondenserFans
CommonCircuitTroubleshooting
9 . Disconnectthe condenserfan 2P connector,

1 0 .Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 1 terminal of NOTE;lf both fans and the Ay'Ccompressorclutchdo
the condenserfan relay 4P socketand the No. 2 not work when the Ay'Cswitch is on, go to Ay'CPressure
terminal of the condenserfan 2P connector. Switch CircuitTroubleshooting(seepage 21-32l,.

CONDENSER
FANRELAY4PSOCKET 1. Checkthe No. 1 {20A}and No. 4 (20A)fuses in the
under-hoodfuse/relaybox, and the No. 14 (10A)
fuse in the under-dashfuse/relaybox.

Are the tuses OK?

YES Go to steD2.

NO Replacethe fuse(s),and recheck.l

2. Removethe condenserfan relavfrom the

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CONDENSERFAN 2P CONNECTOR under-hoodf use/relaybox.
Wire side of femaleterminals
3 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ; .
Is there continuity?
4. Measurethe voltage betweenthe No. 3 terminal of
YES Go to step 11. the condenserfan relay 4P socketand body ground.

NO- Repairopen in the wire betweenthe

CONDENSER
-l
FANRELAY4PSOCKET
c o n d e n s efra n r e l a ya n d t h e c o n d e n s efra n , I
'11.
Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 1 terminal of
r-,
the condenserfan 2P connectorand body ground. 1 2 l
f---r---
FAN2PCONNECTOR
CONDENSER
l,l,l
lar-vver-
l
1 2
oI
BLK

o ls there battery voltage?

YES Go to step 5.

Wire side of {emaleterminals NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe No. 14

fuse in the under-dashfuse/relaybox and the
ls there continuity? radiatorfan relay,and the condenserfan relay.l

YES- Replacethe condenserfan motor.I 5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

NO Checkfor an open in the wire betweenthe l e c o n d e n s efra n r e l a y .

6 . R e i n s t a tl h
condenserfan and body ground. lf the wire is oK,
c h e c kf o r p o o rg r o u n da t G 3 0 1 . 1 7 . M a k es u r et h e I V Cs w i t c hi s O F F .

8 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) .

(cont'd)

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Radiatorand CondenserFans CompressorClutchCircuit
CommonCircuitTroubleshooting Troubleshooting
(cont'dl
1. Checkthe No. 1 (20A)fuse in the under-hood
9. Using a BackprobeSet, measurethe voltage f u s e / r e l a yb o x ,a n dt h e N o . 1 4 { 1 0 A ) f u s ei n t h e
betweenthe No. 6 terminal of ECN4
connectorB under-dashfuse/relaybox.
{24P)and body ground with the ECMconnectors
connecteo. Are the tuses OK?

ECMCONNECTOR
B {24P} YES Go to step 2.

NO Replacethe fuse(s),and recheck.I

2. Checkthe enginecoolanttemperature,the throttle

positionsensor,and the idle speed (usethe Honda
PGMTesterPGM-Fldata list if possible).

ls the coolant temperaturc above nomal, the

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throttle position sensor rcading too high, or the
idle speed too low?
Wire side of femaleterminals
YES Troubleshootand repairthe causeof the
high enginecoolanttemperature,high throttle
ls there battery voltage? positionsensor reading,or low idle speed.l

YES UDdatethe ECM if it does not have the latest NO-Go to step 3.
so{tware,or substitutea known-goodECM,then
recheck(seepage 11-6).lf the symptom/indication \
3. Removethe compressorclutchrelay from the
goes away with a known-goodECM,replacethe under-hoodfuse/relaybox, and test it (seepage 22-
originaE
l CM.I 5 1) .

NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe radiator ls the relay OK?

fan relay,the condenserfan relay and the ECM.t
YES Go to step 4.

NO Replacethe compressorclutch relay.I

4. Measurethe voltage betweenthe No. 2 terminal of

the compressorclutch relay 4P socketand body
ground.

COMPfiESSON
CLUTCHBELAY'P SOCKET

ls there battery voltage?

YES Go to step 5.

NO Replacethe under-hoodfuse/relaybox.I

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5. Connectthe No. 1 and No. 2 terminalsof the L Turn the ignition switch OFF.
compressorclutch relay 4P socketwith a jumper
wire. 10. Reinstallthecompressorclutch relay.

COMPRESSORCLUTCHRELAY4P SOCKET
11. l\4akesure the Ay'Cswitch is OFF.

1 2 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N { l l ) .

13. Uslng the BackprobeSet, measurethe voltage

JUMPERWIRE betweenthe No. 18 termina!of ECI\4connector
E {31P)and body ground with the ECMconnectors
connected.

ECMCONNECTOR
E 131P}

2 3 t 4 5 6 1 E 9

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1 4 1 5 16 m 21
Does the compressor clutch click ? 22 23 24 26 27 29 31
RED
YES Go to step 6.

N O - G o t o s t e p1 4 .

6. Disconnectthe jumper wire. Wire side of femaleterminals

7 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) .
ls there battery voltage?
8. Measurethe voltagebetweenthe No. 3 terminal of
the compressorclutch relay 4P socketand body YES Updatethe ECM if it does not have the latest
ground. software,or substitutea known-goodECM,then
recheck(seepage 11-6).lf the symptom/indication
CLUTCHRELAY4PSOCKET
COMPRESSOR goes away with a known-goodECIM,replacethe
o r i g i n aE
l CM.I

NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe

c o m p r e s s ocr l u t c hr e l a ya n d t h e E C M . I

t e j u m p e rw i r e .
1 4 . D i s c o n n e ct h

15. Disconnectthe compressorclutch lPconnector.

ls there battery voltage?

YES-Go to step 9.

NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe No. 1 4

fuse in the under-dashfuse/relaybox and the
compressorclutch relay,I

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
Compressor
ClutchCircuit A/C PressureSwitch Circuit
Troubleshooting(cont'dl Troubleshooting

16. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. lterminal of '1.

Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
the compressorclutch relav 4P socketand the No. l
terminal of the compressorclutch 1Pconneclor. 2. Turn the blower switch on, and checkfor blower
motor operatron.
COMPRESSON
CLUTCHRELAY4PSOCKET
Does the blower motor run on all speeds?

YES Go to step 3.

NO Troubleshootthe blower motor circuit(see

page21-20).

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

4. Disconnectheatercontrol panelconnectorA ('14P).

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COMPRESSORCLUTCH1P CONNECTOR
Terminalside of male terminals 5 . T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) .

ls therc continuity? 6. Measurethe voltage betweenthe No, 4 terminal of

heatercontrol panelconnectorA {14P)and body
YES-Check the compressorclutchclearance,the ground.
thermal protector,and the compressorclutchfield
c o i l ( s e ep a g e2 1 - 4 8 ) . I
HEATER
CONTROL A (I4P}
PANELCONNECTOR
NO-Repair open in the wire betweenthe
compressorclutch relay and the compressor
clutch.l

Wire side of femaletermina's

ls there battety voltage?

YES Go to step 7.

N O - G o t o s t e p9 .

1 . S t a nt h e e n g i n e .

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8. Connectthe No.4terminal ofheatercontrol 11. Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 2 terminal of
connectorA (14P)to body ground with a jumper the A,/Cpressureswitch 2P connectorand the No. 9
wire, terminal of under-dashfuse relav box connector
F t12Pt.
HEATER
CONTROLPANELCONNECTOR
A I14P} A/C PRESSURE SWITCH2PCONNECTOR
W i r e s i d eo f f e m a l et e r m i n a l s

BLU
2 3 4 5 6
7 8 I r 0 l x 11 12 l 3 t 4
JUMPER
WIBE

Wiresideoffemale
terminals UNDER.OASHFUSE/RELAYBOX CONNECTORF (12P)
W i r es i d eo f f e n a l e l e r r r i n a l '

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Does the A/C system come on? ls there continuity?

YES Replacethe heatercontrol panel.! YES Go to step 12.

NO Referto the multiplexcontrol system (see NO Repairopen in the wire betweenthe

p a g e2 2 - 1 6 8 ) . 1 pressure
under-dashfuse/relaybox and the A,,/C
switch.I
9 . Usingthe BackprobeSet,connectthe No. 9
terminal of under-dashfuse/relaybox connector 1 2 . Checkfor continuitybetweenthe No. 1 and No. 2
F ( 1 2 P t)o b o d y g r o u n dw i t h a j u m p e rw i r e . terminalsof the A,/Cpressureswitch.
A/C PRESSURE
SWITCH
UNOER.DASH BOXCONNECTOR
FUSE/RELAY F{12P}

2 5
6 1 B g l r ot l l2
BLU/WHT

JUMPER
WIRE

Wire side of female terminals

ls there continuity?
Does the NC system come on?
YES Repairopen in the wire betweenthe heater
YES Go to step 10. control panel and the A,/Cpressureswitch.l

NO- Referto the multiplexcontrol system (see N O G o t o s t e p1 3 .

p a g e2 2 - 1 6 8 ) . 1
'13.check for properAy'Csystem pressure.
'1.
N O T EC : h e c kf o r m u l t i p l e xc o d e si n m o d e F o l l o w
the troubleshooting{or any codesfound. lf no ls the pressure within specitications?
codesare found, subsititutea known-9ood
m u l t i p l e xc o n t r o lu n i ta n d a E C Mo n e a t a t i m e . YES Replacethe AilCpressureswitch.l

1 0 . Disconnectthe Ay'Cpressureswitch 2P connector NO Repairthe AilCpressureproblem.I

and under-dashfuse/relaybox connectorF { 12P).

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HeatingandAir Conditioning
Air Mix ControlMotorTest Air Mix ControlMotor Replacement
1. Disconnectthe 5P connectorfrom the air mix 1 . Removethe under-dashfuse/relaybox (seepage
control motor. 22-491.

2. Connectbatterypowertothe No. l terminal ofthe
air mix control motor, and ground the No. 2
t e r m i n a l t; h e a i r m i x c o n t r o lm o t o rs h o u l dr u n ,a n d
stop at Max Cool.lf it doesn't,reversethe
connections;theair mix control motor should run,
and stop at Max Hot. lf the air mix control motor
does not run, remove it. then checkthe air mix
control linkageand door for smooth movement.
Disconnectthe 5P connector{A) from the air mix
control motor (B).Removethe self-tappingscrews
and the air mix control motor from the heaterunit.
R e m o v et h e r o d ( C )f r o m t h e a r m ( D )o f t h e a i r m i x
controi motor.
,.,:l'

. lf the linkageand door move smoothly,replace

the air mix control motor.
. l f t h e l i n k a g eo r d o o r s t i c k o rb i n d ,r e p a i r t h e ma s
needed.
. lf the air mix control motor runs smoothly,go to

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step 3.

AIRMIX CONTROLMOTOR

3 . Installthe motor in the reverseorder of removal.

After installation,make surethe motor runs
smoothly.
\'

3 . Measurethe resistancebetweenthe No. 4 and

No. 5 terminals.lt should be between2.1 k to
3 . 9k Q .

4 . Reconnectthe air mix control motor 5P connector,

t h e nt u r n t h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N { l l ) .

Using the BackprobeSet, measurethe voltage

betweenthe No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.

Max Cool about 1V

Max Hot about 4 V

lf eitherthe resistanceor voltage readingsare not

as specified,replacethe air mix cotrol motor.

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Mode ControlMotor Test Mode ControlMotor Replacement
'1.
Disconnectthe 10Pconnectorfrom the mode 1 . R e m o v et h e E C M( s e ep a g e 1 1 - 4 ) .
control motor.
2. Removethe relay mount bracketbolt, and move
Connectbatterypower to the No. 1 terminal of the the relaysout of the way.
mode control motor, and groundthe No. 2
terminal;the mode control motor should run 3 . Disconnectthe 10Pconnector{A) from the mode
smoothly and stop at Defrost.lf it doesn't,reverse control motor (B).Removethe self-tappingscrews
the connections;the mode control motor should and the mode control motor from the heaterunit.
run smoothly and stop at Vent.When the mode
control motor stops running,disconnectbattery
power immediately.

MODECONTROLMOTOR

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4 . lnstallthe motor in the reverseorder of removal.
lvlakesure the pin on the linkageis properly
engagedwith the motor. After installation.make
3. lfthe mode control motor does not run in step 2, sure the motor runs smoothly.
remove it, then checkthe mode control linkageand
doors for smooth movement.

. lf the linkageand doors move smoothly. replace

the mode control motor.
. l f t h e l i n k a g eo r d o o r s s t i c ko r b i n d ,r e p a i r t h e m
as neeoeo.
. lfthe mode control motor runs smoothly,go to
step 4.

4 . Use a digital multimeterwith an output of 1 mA or

lessat the 20 k Q range.With the mode control
motor running as in step 2, checkfor continuity
b e t w e e nt h e N o . 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , a n d 9 t e r m i n a l sa n d
t h e N o . 1 0t e r m i n a li n d i v i d u a l l yT.h e r es h o u l db e
c o n t i n u i t yf o r a m o m e n ta t e a c ht e r m i n a la s t h e
motor moves past each mode position.

lf there is no continuityfor a moment at each

terminal. replacethe mode control motor.

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HeatingandAir Conditioning
RecirculationControlMotor Test RecirculationControlMotor I
Replacement
1. Disconnectthe 5P connectorfrom the recirculation
control motor.
1 . R e m o v et h e E C M( s e ep a g e1 1 - 4 ) .

Incorrectlyapplying power and ground to Removethe relay mount bracketbolt.and move

the recirculationcontrol motor will damge it. the relaysout of the way,
Follow the instructionscarefullv.
Disconnectthe 5P connector(A)from the
2. Connectbattervoower to the No. 5 terminal ofthe recirculationcontrol motor (B),Removethe self-
recirculationcontrol motor, and ground the No. 1 tapping screwsand the recirculationcontrol motor
and No. 2 terminals;the recirculationcontrol motor from the blower unit.
should run smoothly.To avoid damagingthe
recirculationcontrol motor, do not reversepower
and ground. Disconnectthe No. 1 or No. 2
terminalsfrom ground;the recirculationcontrol
motor should stop at Freshor Recirculate.Don't
cyclethe recirculationcontrol motor {or a long time.

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RECIRCULATION
CONTROL
MOTOR

Installthe motor in the reverseorder of removal. \

Make sure the pin on the motor is properly
engagedwith the linkage.After installation.make
sure the motor runs smoothly.

lf the recirculationcontrol motor does not run in

step 2, remove it, then checkthe recirculation
control linkageand doors for smooth movement.

. lfthe linkageand doors move smoothly,replace

the recirculationcontrol motor.
. l f t h e l i n k a g e o r d o o r s s t i c k obr i n d ,r e p a i r t h e m
as neeoeo.

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EvaporatorTemperatureSensor EvaporatorTemperatureSensor
Replacement Test

1 . Removethe driver'sdashboardlower cover (see l. Dip the sensorin ice water, and measurethe
page 20-59)and the under cover (seepage 20-60). resistancebetweenits terminals

Removethe under-dashfuse/relaybox (seepage EVAPORATOR

TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
22-491.

Disconnectthe 2P connector(A)from the

evaporatortemperaturesensor(B),then remove
the connectorclip (C).Removethe self-tapping
screw,and carefullypull out the evaporator
temperature.

Terminalside ol male terminals

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2 . Then pour hot water on the sensor,and check{or a
changein resistance.

3 . Comparethe resistancereadingswith the

specificationsshown in the graph;the resistance
should be within the specifications

4. Installthe sensorin the reverseorder of removal,

RESISTANCE
k9

t0

32 50 68 86 'F
0 10 20 30'c
TEMPERATURE

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HeatingandAir Gonditioning
PowerTransistorTest HeaterControlPaneland Push a
Switch AssemblyRemovaland
1. Disconnectthe 4P connectorfrom the power Installation
Iranslslor.

2, Measurethe resistancebetweenthe No. 1 and 1 . Removethe centerpanel (seepage 20-62).

No. 2 terminalsof the power transistor.lt should be
'1.4
about 1 . 5k Q . Removethe dials (A),then removethe self-tapping
screwsand the heatercontrol panel (B)from the
. lf the resistanceiswithln the specifications,go to centerpanel (Cl. Removethe self-tappingscrews
step 3. and the push switch assembly(D)from the center
. lf the resistanceis notwithin the specifications, panel.
replacethe power transistor.

POWERTRANSISTOB

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C a r e f u l l yr e l e a s et h e l o c kt a b o n t h e N o . 4 t e r m i n a l \
(BLUI/EL)(A) in the 4P connector,then removethe
terminaa l n d i n s u l a t ei t f r o m b o d y g r o u n d .
3 . lnstallthe control panel and push switch assembly
in the reverseorder of removal.After installation,
operatethe control panel controlsto see whether it
worKspropeny.

4 . Runthe self-diagnosis
functionto confirm that
there are no problemsin the system (seepage21-
8).

(To112 power
2V p o w e rssource on
o u r c eo n vvehicle)
ehicle)

Reconnectthe 4P connectorto the power transistor.

S u p p l y1 2v o l t st o t h e N o . 4 c a v i t yw i t h a j u m p e r
wire.

T u r nt h e i g n i t i o ns w i t c hO N ( l l ) ,a n d c h e c kt h a tt h e
b l o w e rm o t o r r u n s .

. lf the blower motor does not run, replacethe

power rranstsror.
. l f t h e b l o w e rm o t o r r u n s , t h ep o w e r t r a n s i s t o r i s
oK.

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Dustand PollenFilterReplacement BlowerUnit Removaland
lnstallation
The dust and pollenfilters should be replacedevery
3 0 , 0 0 0m i l e s( 4 8 . 0 0 0
k m ) o r 2 4 m o n t h sw h i c h e v e r
comes first. Replacethe filters more often if the air flow For some models:SRScomponentsare locatedin this
i s l e s st h a n u s u a l . area.Reviewthe SRScomponentlocations(seepage
23-13)and precautionsand procedures(seepage 23-14)
1. Openthe glove box. Removeboth glove box stops, in the SRSsectionbeforeperforming repairsor service.
then let the glove box hang down (seepage 20 63).
1. Make sure you havethe anti-theftcode for the radio,
2 . R e m o v et h e f i l t e rl i d ( A ) f r o mt h e b l o w e ru n i t ,t h e n then write down the frequenciesfor the preset
p u l l o u t t h e f i r s td u s ta n d p o l l e nf i l t e r( B ) .S l i d et h e buttons.
secondfilter to the left,and pull it out.
2. Disconnectthe batterynegativecable,and wait 3
minutesbefore beginningworK.

3. Removethe right kick panel (see page 20-50),

passenger'sdashboardlower cover,and the glove
box {seepage 20-63).

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4. Cut the plasticcross bracein the glove box opening
with diagonalcuttersin the area shown. Remove
and discardthe plasticcross brace,

Removethe filter {A) from the housing (B),and

replacethe filter.

Cut heare.

4. Installthe filters in the reverseorder of removal.

{cont'd)

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Heatingand Air Gonditioning
Blower Unit Removaland Installation{cont'd}
Removethe steeringhangerbeam bracketcover
from the right side of the glove box opening,then
removethe bolts and the olove box frame.
Removethe ECM(seepage 11-4).
1 . Removethe EPScontrol unit (seepage 17-67).
8 . Disconnectand removethe PGM-Flmain relays
and bracketassembly,then removethe ECM
bracket.
9 . Disconnectthe connectors{A) from the blower
motor and the power transistor,then removethe
wire harnessclips (B)and the connectors(C).
Removethe self-tappingscrewsand the bracket(D).
A
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10. Disconnecttheconnector{A) from the recirculation
control motor, then removethe wire harnessclip
{B).Removethe mounting bolts,the mounting nuts
a n d t h e b l o w e ru n i t ( C ) .
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6 x 1 . 0m m I 6x1.0mm
9.8N.m(1.0kgt.m, 9.8 N.m (1.0kgf.m,
7.2tbt.ftl ?.2 tbf.ft)
1 1 .I n s t a l l l h eu n i t i n t h e r e v e r s eo r d e ro f r e m o v a l .
M a k es u r et h a tt h e r ei s n o a i r l e a k a g e .
\
Reconnectthe negativebatteryterminal.
'13.
D o t h e e n g i n ec o n t r o lm o d u l e( E C M )i d l e l e a r n
procedure { s e ep a g e1 1 - 1 3 9 ) .
1 4 . Enterthe anti-theftcode for the radio,then enter
the customer'sradio station presets.
Blower Unit ComponentsReplacement
Nole these items when overhaulingthe blower unit;

' The recirculationcontrol motor (A),the power transistor(B),the blower motor (C),and the dust and pollenfiltefs (D)
can be replacedwithout removingthe blower unit.
. Beforereassembly,make surethatthe recirculationcontrol linkageand doors move smoothly.
. After reassembly,make surethe recirculationcontrol motorruns smoothly (seepage 2j-36).

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A

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Heatingand Air Gonditioning
EvaporatorCoreReplacement a
1 . Recoverthe refrigerantwith a recovery/recycling/ 5. Carefullypull out the evaporatorcore without
chargingstation(seepage 21-53). bendingthe pipes.

Removethe bolt,then disconnectthe suctionline

(A) and the receiverline (B)from the evaporator
core.

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6 . Installthecore in the reverseorder of removal,and
6x10mm note these items.
9.8N.m(1.0kgt.m,7.2lbf.ft)
. lfyou're installinga new evaporatorcore, add
Removethe blower unit (seepage 21-39). r e f r i g e r a not i l ( K E l H l NS P - ] 0 )( s e ep a g e2 1 - 6 ) .
. Replacethe O-ringswith new ones at eachfitting,
Removethe self-tappingscrewsand the expansion and apply a thin coat of refrigerantoil before
valve cover. installingthem. Be sure to use the correctO-rings
f o r H F C - 1 3 4(aR - ' 1 3 4 tao) a v o i dl e a k a g e .
. l m m e d i a t e l y a f t eurs i n g t h eo i l , r e i n s t a l l t h e c a p
on the container,and seal it to avoid moisture
absorotion.
. Do not spill the refrigerantoil on the vehicle;it
may damagethe paint. lf the refrigerantoil
contactsthe paint,wash it off immediately.
. Chargethe system (seepage 21-55).

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HeaterUnit/CoreReplacement
SRScomponentsare locatedin this area.Reviewthe
SRScomponentlocations(seepage23'13),and
precautionsand procedures(seepage 23-14)in the SRS
sectionbefore performingrepairsor service.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theftcode forthe radio,
then write down the freouenciesfor the radio's
Dresetbuttons.
6. Slidethe hose clamps (A) back,then d isconnectthe
inlet heaterhose (B)and the outlet heaterhose (C)
from the heatercore. Enginecoolantwill run out
when the hosesare disconnected;drain it into a
clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolantspill on
the electricalpartsor the paintedsurfaces.lf any
coolantspills,rinse it off immediately.

Disconnectthe negativecablefrom the battery,

Disconnectthe suctionand receiverlinesfrom the

evaporator core (see page 21-42).

4 . From underthe hood, open the cableclamp (A),

then disconnectthe heatervalve cable (B)from the
heatervalve arm (C).Turn the heatervalve arm to

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the fully openedpositionas shown

7 . Removethe bolt and the heatervalve,then remove

the mounting nut from the heaterunit.Takecare
not to damageor bend the fuel lines and the brake
lines,etc.

W h e nt h e e n g i n ei s c o o l ,d r a i nt h e e n g i n ec o o l a n t
from the radiator(seepage 10-6).

8 x 1.25mm
12 N.m (1.2kgf.m,8.7lbf.ft)

(cont'd)

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
HeaterUnit/CoreReplacement(cont'd)
8. Removethe dashboard{seepage 20-66). 1 1 . R e m o v et h e m o u n t i n gb o l t s ,t h e m o u n t i n gn u t s ,
and the heaterunit.
9. Disconnecttheconnectors(A) from the blower
motor, the recirculationcontrol motor, the mode
control motor, and the power transistor,then
removethe wire harnessclips (B)and the
connector(C).Removethe self-tappingscrewsand
the bracket(D).

7 t ,
5 x 1 . 0m m

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9.8 N.m
11.0kgl m,
7.2 tbf.ftl

12. Removethe self-tappingscrewsand the expansion

1 0 ,Disconnectthe connectors(A) from the evaporator
temperaturesensorand the air mix control motor,
then removethe wire harnessclips (B) and the
connector(C).Removethe self-tappingscrew and
the cover (D).Disconnectthe heatervalve cable (E).
valve cover (A).Carefullypull out the evaporator
core (B)so you don't bendthe inlet and outlet pipes.
Removethe grommet (C),then removethe self-
tapping screwsand the flange cover (D).Bemove
the self-tappingscrewsand the pipe cover (E),then
carefullypull out the heatercore (F)so you don't
bend the inlet and outlet oioes.

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13. Installthe heatercore and the evaporatorcore in
the reverseorder of removal.

14. Installthe heaterunit in the reverseorder of

removal,and note these items:

. Do not interchangethe inlet and outlet heater

hoses,and installthe hoseclamps securely.
. Refillthecooling systemwith engine coolant(see
page 10-6).
. Adjust the heatervalve cable (see page2'l-461.
. Make sure that there is no coolantleakage.
. Make sure that there is no air leakage.
. Referto evaporatorcore replacement{seestep 6
o n p a g e2 1 - 4 2 ) .
. Do the enginecontrol module (ECl\4)idle learn
p r o c e d u r e( s e ep a g e1 1 - 1 3 9 ) .

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. Enterthe anti-theftcode for the radio,then enter
the customer'sradio stationDresets.

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
HeaterValveCableAdjustment
1 . F r o mu n d e r t h eh o o d ,o p e nt h e c a b l ec l a m p{ A ) , 5, From under the hood,turn the heatervalve arm {C)
then disconnectthe heatervalve cable (B)from the to the fully closedpositionas shown, and hold it.
heatervalve arm {C). Attachthe heatervalve cable (B)to the heatervalve
a r m ,a n d g e n t l yp u l l o n t h e h e a t e rv a l v ec a b l e
housingto take up any slack,then installthe heater
v a l v ec a b l eh o u s i n gi n t ot h e c a b l ec l a m p( A ) .

.'.-:',,
- " l l

.....-

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t From under the dash,disconnectthe heatervalve
c a b l eh o u s i n gf r o m t h e c a b l ec l a m p( A ) ,a n d
disconnectthe heatervalve cable (B)from the air
m i x c o n t r o l i n k a g e{ C ) .

t.- l
,

\'r2t' ''' '

' ::"'

Set the temperaturecontrol dial on Max Cool with

the ignition switch ON (ll).

Attachthe heatervalve cable (B)to the air mix

control linkage(C)as shown above,then snap the
h e a t e rv a l v ec a b l eh o u s i n gi n t ot h e c a b l ec l a m p( A ) .

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CompressorReplacement
1 . l f t h e c o m p r e s s oirs m a r g i n a l l yo p e r a b l er,u n t h e 8. Removethe mounting bolts and the compressor.
engineat idle speed,and let the air conditioning
work for a few minutes,then shut the engine off.

2. Make sure you have the anti-theftcode for the radio,

then write down the frequenciesfor the radio's
presetbuttons.

3. Disconnectthe negativecablefrom the battery.

4. Recoverthe refrigerantwith a recovery/recycling/

chargingstation(seepage 21-53).

5. Removethe alternator(seepage 4-29).

8 x 1 . 2 5m m
6. Removethe Ay'Ccondenserfan assembly(seepage 22 N.m12.2kgf.m.
10-10).

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9 . I n s t a l l t h ec o m p r e s s oirn t h e r e v e r s eo r d e ro f
7. Disconnectthecompressorclutchconnector(A), removal,and note these items:
removethe bolts,then disconnectthe suction line
( B )a n d t h e d i s c h a r g el i n e( C ) f r o mt h e c o m p r e s s o r . . Beforeinstallingthe new compressor,checkfor
Plug or cap the lines immediatelyafter m e t a lo r o t h e rc o n t a m i n a t i o inn t h e l i n e .R e p l a c e
disconnectingthem to avoid moistureand dust any contaminatedparts.
contamination. . lf you're installinga newcompressor,you must
calculatethe amount of refrigerantoil to be
6 x '1.0mm
9.8 N.m removedfrom it (seepage 21-6).
11.0kgt.m, . Replacethe O-ringswith new ones at each fitting,
7.2 tbl.ttl

u1/
and apply a thin coat of refrigerantoil before
installingthem. Be sure to use the correctO-rings
f o r H F C - 1 3 4{aR - 1 3 4 at o ) a v o i dl e a k a g e ,
. U s er e f r i g e r a not i l ( K E l H l NS P - ' 1 0f o ) r HFC-134a
K E I H I Ns p i r a lt y p e c o m p r e s s oor n l y .
. To avoid contaminatlon,do not returnthe oilto
( the containeronce dispensed,and never mix it
with other refrigerantoils.
o . l m m e d i a t e l ya f t e ru s i n gt h e o i l , r e i n s t a l l t h ec a p
on the container,and seal it to avoid moisture
absorption.
. Do not spill the refrigerantoil on the vehicle;it
may damagethe paint. lf the refrlgerantoil
contactsthe paint,wash it off immediately.
. Chargethe system (seepage 21-55).
. D o t h e e n g i n ec o n t r o lm o d u l e( E C M )i d l e l e a r n
p r o c e d u r e( s e ep a g e1 1 - ' 1 3 9 ) .
. Enterthe antitheft code for the radio,then enter
the customer'sradio station presets.

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HeatingandAir Gonditioning
CompressorClutchCheck
1 . Checkthe armatureplatefor discoloration,peeling,
or other damage.lf there is damage,replacethe
clutch set (seepage 21-49),
Checkthe rotor pulley bearingplay and drag by
rotatingthe rotor pulley by hand.Beplacethe
clutchset with a new one if it is noisy or has
excessiveplay/drag(seepage 21-49).
Measurethe clearancebetweenthe rotor pulley (A)
and the armatureplate (B)all the way around.lf the
clearanceis not within specifiedlimits, removethe
armatureplate (seepage 21-49)and add or remove
shims as neededto increaseor decreaseclearance.
Clearance: 0.510.15 mm {0.02010.006in.)
N O T ET: h e s h i m sa r e a v a i l a b l ei n f o u r t h i c k n e s s e s :
0 . 1m m . 0 . 2m m , 0 . 4m m , a n d0 . 5m m .
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a
4. Releasethe field coil connectorf rom the holder,
then disconnectit. Checkthe thermal protectorfor
continuity.lf there is no continuity,replacethe
t h e r m a lp r o t e c t o (r s e ep a g e2 1 - 5 1 ) .
NOTE:The thermal Drotectorwill have no
c o n t i n u i t ya b o v e2 5 2 t o 2 7 0 " F\ 1 2 2 l o 1 3 2 ' C )W
. hen
t h et e m p e r a t u r e d r o p sb e l o w2 4 1t o 2 1 9 ' F( 1 1 6t o
104'C),the thermal protectorwill have continuity.
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,\.
Checkresistanceof the field coil. lf resistanceis not
within specifications,replacethe field coil
( s e ep a g e2 1 - 4 9 ) .
FieldCoil Resistance: 3.05 3.35ohmsat68"F
t20"c)
Compressor
ClutchOverhaul
Special Tool Required 3. lf you are replacingthe field coil, removethe snap
A,/Cclutch holder,Robinair10204.Kent-MooreJ37872, ring (A) with snap ring pliers,then removethe rotor
or HondaTool and EquipmentKMT-J33939, pulley (B).Be careful not to damagethe rotor pulley
c o m m e r c i a l la
yvailable or tne compressor.

1 . R e m o v et h e c e n t e rn u t ( A )w h i l e h o l d i n gt h e
armatureplatewith a commerciallyavailableA,/C
c l u t c hh o l d e r( B ) .
\ot
1 7 . 6N . m
{1.8kgf.m,
13 tbt.ft)
-@
/@h"
.ffi

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4. Removethe bolt and holder (A).then disconnect
the field coil connector(B).Loosenthe clamp screw
(C)to iree the field coil wire. Removethe snap ring
{ D ) w i t hs n a pr i n g p l i e r s t, h e n r e m o v et h e f i e l dc o i l
Removethe armatureplate (A) and shim(s)(B), (E).Be careful not to damagethe field coil or the
taking care not to losethe shim(s).lf the clutch comoressor.
needsadjustment,increaseor decreasethe
number and thicknessof shims as necessary,then
reinstallthearmatureDlate,and recheckits
clearance(see page21-481.

N O T ET : h e s h i m sa r e a v a i l a b l ei n f o u r t h i c k n e s s e s :
0 . 1 m m , 0 . 2 m m , 0 . 4 m m , a n d 0 . 5m m .

7.4 N.m
(0.75kgf m,
9-=-g 5 tbf.ft)
----------------
"\)

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HeatingandAir Gonditioning
CompressorClutchOverhaul(cont'd)
5. Reassemblethe clutch in the reverseorder of
disassembly,and note these items:

. I n s t a l l t h ef i e l dc o i lw i t h t h e w i r e s i d ef a c i n g
down, and align the boss on the field coil with the
h o l ei n t h e c o m p r e s s o r .
. Cleanthe rotor pulley and compressorsliding
surfaceswith contactcleaneror other
non-petroleumsolvent.
. I n s t a l l n e w s n a pr i n g s ,n o t et h e i n s t a l l a t i o n
direction,and make surethey are fully seatedin
the groove.
. Make sure that the rotor pulleyturns smoothly
after it's reassembled,
. R o u t ea n d c l a m pt h e w i r e sp r o p e r l yo r t h e y c a n
be damagedby the rotor pulley.

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CompressorThermalProtector CompressorReliefValve
Replacement Replacement

1. Removethe bolt, the ground terminal (A),and the 1 . Recoverthe refrigerantwith a recovery/recycling/
holder (B).Disconnectthe field coil connector(C). chargingstation(seepage 21-53).
then removethe thermal protector(D).
2 . Removethe reliefvalve (A) and the O-ring (B).Plug
the openingto keepforeign mafterfrom entering
the system and the compressoroil from running
out.
7.4 N.m
(0.75kgf.m,
5 rbf.ftl

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A
9,8 N.m
(1.0kgf m,7.2lbf.ft)
Replacethe thermal protector(A)with a new one,
and apply siliconesealant(B)to the bottom of the Clean the mating surfaces.
thermal Drotector.
4 . Installa new O-ringon the reliefvalve, and apply a
thin coat of refrigerantoil to the O-ring.

Removethe plug, and installand tightenthe relief

valve.

Chargethe system (seepage21-55).

3. lnstall in the reverse order of removal.

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
GondenserReplacement
1 . Recoverthe refrigerantwith a recovery/recycling/ 4, Removethe mounting bolts,then removethe
chargingstation(seepage 21-53). condenserby lifting it up. Be carefulnot to damage
the radiatoo
r r t h e c o n d e n s efri n s w h e n r e m o v i n o
Removethe front bumper {seepage 20-85). the condenser.

Removethe bolts,then disconnectthe discharge

line (A) and the condenserline (B)from the
condenser.Plug or cap the lines immediatelyafter
disconnectingthem to avoid moistureand dust
conlamtnaflon. 6 x '1.0mm
9.8 N.m ('1.0kgf.m,
7.2 tbl.ftl
t -"'. t-
f,
-li .:)-
:.--\ ---- - -'

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5 . l n s t a l l t h ec o n d e n s eirn t h e r e v e r s eo r d e ro f
removal,and note these items.
6x1.0mm
9.8 N.m ('1.0kgf.m,7.2lbf.ft) . l f y o u ' r ei n s t a l l i n ga n e w c o n d e n s e ra,d d
r e f r i g e r a not i l ( K E l H l NS P -1 0 )l s e ep a g e2 1 ' 6 ) .
. Replacethe O-ringswith new ones at eachfitting,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerantoil before
installingthem. Be sure to usethe correctO-rings
f o r H F C - 1 3 4(aR - ' 1 3 4 a ) a t ov o i dl e a k a g e .
. lmmediatelyafter using the oil, reinstallthecap
on the container,and seal it to avoid moisture
absorption.
. D o n o t s p i l l t h er e f r i g e r a not i l o n t h e v e h i c l e ; i t
,t\
may damagethe paint.lf the refrigerantoil
contactsthe paint,wash it off immediately.
. Be carefulnot to damagethe radiatoror the
condenserfins when installingthe condenser.
. Chargethe system (seepage 21-55).

6x1.0mm
9.8 N.m (1.0kgt.m.7.2lbf.ft)

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RefrigerantRecovery
1. Connecta R-134arefrigerantrecovery/recycling/
chargingstation{A) to the high-pressureservice
Air conditioningrefrigerantor lubricantvapor port (B)and the low-pressureserviceport (C),as
can irritateyour eyes,nose.or throat. shown, following the equipmentmanufacturer's
Be carefulwhen connectingserviceequipment. instructions.
Do not breatherefrigerantor vapor
r: -:
1!l i t:

-'', - (
Use only serviceequipmentthat is U.L.-listedand is
certifiedto meet the requirementsof SAE J2210to
r e m o v eH F C - 1 3 4(aR - 1 3 4 af r) o m t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g '=i -

system.

lf accidentalsystemdischargeoccurs,ventilatethe
work area before resumingservice
r
Additionalhealthand safetyinformationmay be

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obtainedfrom the refrigerantand lubricant
manufacturers.

lvleasurethe amount of refrigerantoil removed

from the Ay'Csystem after the recoveryprocessis
completed.Be sure to put the same amount of new
refrigerantoil backinto the Ay'Csystem before
chargrng.

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
SystemEvacuation
2. Connecta R-134arefrigerantrecovery/recycling/
chargingstation(A)to the high-pressureservice
. Air conditioningrefrigerantor lubricantvapor pon (B)and the low-pressureserviceport (C),as
can irritateyour eyes,nose,or throat. shown,following the equipmentmanufacturer's
. Be carefulwhen connectingserviceequipment. instructions.Evacuatethe system.
. Do not breatherefrigerantor vapor.

Use only serviceequipmentthat is U.L.-listedand is -i - r4.t

certifiedto meet the requirementsof SAE J2210to
r e m o v eH F C - 1 3 4(aR - 1 3 4 a ) f r o m
t h e a i rc o n d i t i o n i n q
system.

lf accidentalsystem dischargeoccurs,ventilatethe
work area before resumingservice.

Additionalhealthand safety informationmay be

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obtainedfrom the refrigerantand lubricant
manufacturers.

1. When an Ay'Csystem has been openedto the

atmosphere,such as during installationor repair,it
must be evacuatedusing a R-134arefrigerant
recovery/recycling/chargingstation(lf the system
has been open for severaldays,the receiver/dryer
should be replaced,and the system should be
evacuatedfor severalhours.)

lf the low-pressuredoes not reachmore than 93.3

k P a{ 7 0 0m m H g ,2 7 . 6i n . H g )i n 1 5 m i n u t e st,h e r ei s
probablya leak in the system.Partiallychargethe
system,and checkfor leaks(seestep 3 on page 21-
56).

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SystemCharging
2 . Evacuatethe system(seepage 21'54).

Air conditioningrefrigerantor lubricantvapor
can irritateyour eyes,nose,or throat.
Be carefulwhen connectingserviceequipment.
Do not breatherefrigerantor vapor,
U s eo n l y s e r v i c ee q u i p m e ntth a t i s U . L . ' l i s t e a
dn di s
certifiedto meet the requirementsof SAEJ2210to
r e m o v eH F C - 1 3 4{aR - 1 3 4 af r) o m t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g
system.
3 . Add the same amount of new refrigerantoil to the
systemthat was removedduring recovery.Use
only KEIHINSP-10refrigerantoil.
4 . Chargethe system with the specifiedamount of
R-134arefrigerant.Do not overchargethe system;
the compressorwill be damaged.
Selectthe appropriateunits of measurefor your
refrigerantchargingstation.

lf accidentalsystem dischargeoccurs,ventilatethe Refrigerant capacity:

work area before resumingservice 500 to 550 g
0.50to 0.55 kg
Additionalhealthand safetyinformationmay be 1 . 1 0t o 1 . 2 1l b s

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obtainedfrom the refrigerantand lubricant 17.6to 19.4oz
manufacturers.
Checkfor refrigerantleaks(seepage 21'56).
1. Connecta R-134arefrigerantrecovery/recycling/
c h a r g i n gs t a t i o n( A )t o t h e h i g h - p r e s s u rsee r v i c e Checkfor system performance(seepage 21-58).
pon (B)and the low-pressureserviceport {C),as
shown, following the equipmentmanufacturer's
instructions.

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HeatingandAir Conditioning
RefrigerantLeakTest
Special Tool Required 1. Connecta R-134arefrigerantrecovery/recycling/
Leakdetector,HondaTool and EquipmentYGK-H-10PM chargingstation(A)to the high-pressureservice
c o m m e r c i a l la
vvailable port (B)and the low-pressureserviceport (C),as
shown, following the equipmentmanufacturer's
anstructions.

Compressedair mixed with R-134aforms a

combustiblevapor.
The vapor can burn or explodecausingserious
injury.
Neverusecompressed
airto pressure
test
R - 1 3 4 as e r v i c ee q u i p m e n ot r v e h i c l ea i r
conditioningsystem.

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A i r c o n d i t i o n i n gr e f r i g e r a not r l u b r i c a nvt a p o r
can irritateyour eyes,nose,or throat.
Be carefulwhen connectingserviceequipment.
Do not breatherefrigerantor vapor

Use only serviceequipmentthat is U.L.-listedand is

certiifiedto meet the requirementsof SAE J2210to
r e m o v eH F C - 1 3 4(aR - 1 3 4 af r) o m t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g
system.

lf accidentalsystem dischargeoccurs,ventilatethe
work area before resumingservice.
Open the high pressurevalve to chargethe system
R - 1 3 4 as e r v i c ee q u i p m e n o
t r v e h i c l ea i r c o n d i t i o n i n g to the specifiedcapacity,then closethe supply
systemsshould not be pressuretestedor leaktested valve,and removethe chargingsystem couplers.
with compressedair.
Selectthe appropriateunits of measurefor your
Additionalhealthand safety informationmay be refrigerantchargingstation.
obtainedfrom the refrigerantand lubricant
manufacturers. Refrigerant capacity:
500 to 550 g
0.50to 0.55kg
1 . 1 0t o 1 . 2 1l b s
17.6to 19.4oz

3 . Checkthe systemfor leaksusing a R-134a

refrigerantleak detectorwith an accuracyof 14 g
(0.5oz) per year or better.

lf you find leaksthat requirethe systemto be

opened(to repair or replacehoses,fittings,etc.),
recoverthe system.

After checkingand repairingleaks,evacuatethe

system.

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A/C SystemTests
Pressure
Test
Test results svmotom3 DGaUSe
Discharge (high) pressure
Afterstoppingcompressor, Air in system Recover,evacuate(seepage21-54),
pressure dropsquickly,andthencontinues
to and rechargewith specifiedamount
abnormallyhigh {seeoaoe21 55).
or no airflow through
Beduced Cloggedcondenser or radiator Clean
condenser fins Checkfan voltageand rpm.
Condenseror radiatorfan not Checkfan direction.

Lineto condenser hot.

is excessively Restrictedflow of refrigerantin restricted
Replace lines.

pressure Highand low pressures

Discharge arebalanced . Faultycompressor discharge the compressor.
Beplace
soonafterstoppingcompressor, Low valve
sideis hioherthannormal. . Faultvcomoressorseal
Outletof expansionvalve is not Faultyexpansionvalve . Replacethe expansion valve.
frosted,low pressure
gaugeindicates Moisturein system . Recover,evacuatefor at least
30 minutes,and rechargewith
sDecified
amount.
(low)
Suction Expansionvalveis not frosted,and ' Frozenexpansion valve Recover,evacuatefor at least
pressure lineis not cold.Low
low-pressure (Moisturein system) 30 minutes,and recharge with
low
abnormally pressure
gaugeindicates vacuum, . Faultyexpansion valve amount.
specified

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Beplacethe expansion valve.
Discharge temperature is low,andthe Frozenevaporator Runthe fan with compressoroff, then
air flow from vents is restricted. checkevaooratottemoeraturesensor.
Exoansion valveis frosted. eanor reolace,
Receivetdryer outletis cool,and inlet Cloggedreceiver/dryer Replacereceaver/dryer.
is warm (shouldbe warm during
ooeralton),
Suctionpressure Low pressure hoseandcheckjointare E x p a n s i o nv a l v e o p e n t o o l o n g Bepairor replace.
abnormallyhigh coolerthanthetemperature around
evaoorator,
Suctionpressure is loweredwhen Excessive refrigerant in system Recover,evacuate,and rechargewith
..nrlenser is cooled bv water. qnp.ifie.lamo'rnr

Highand low pressure

areequalized Faultygasket Replace
the compressor.
assoonasthecompressor is stopped, Faultyhigh pressure
valve
andbothgaugesfluctuatewhile Foreignpaniclestuckin high

Suctionand Reduced airflow throughcondenser. . Cloggedcondenser or radiator Clean

dascharge fins Checkvoltageand fan rpm.
pressures ' Condenser or radiatorfan not Checkfan direction.
abnormallvhioh workinoorooerlv
Suctionand Low-pressure hoseand metalend Cloggedor kinkedlow-pressure Repairor replace.
pressure
discharge areasarecoolerthanevaoorator, hoseoarts
abnormallylow Temperature valve C l o g g e d h i g h - p r e s s u r el i n e
aroundexpansion Repairor replace,
is too low comparedwith thataround

leaks
Fefrigerant clulchis dirtv.
:omoressor :omoressor shaftsealleakinq Reolacethe comDressor,
lomoressorbolt(s)aredirtv. no aroundbolt(s) Tiohtenbolt{s)ot reolacecomDressor,
; o m D r e s s o ro a s k e t i s w e t w i t h o i l . iet no acethe comoressor.

(cont'd)

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Heatingand Air Conditioning
A/C SystemTests(cont'd)
PerformanceTest Open the glove box. Removeboth glove box stops,
then let the glove box hang down (seepage 20-63).

4 . Inserta thermometer(A) in the centervent, and

' Compressedair mixed with R-134aforms a placeanotherthermometer{B) nearthe blower unit.
combustiblevapor.
. T h e v a p o rc a n b u r n o r e x p l o d ec a u s i n gs e r i o u s
Injury.
. Never use compressedair to pressuretest
R - 1 3 4 as e r v i c ee q u i p m e n ot r v e h i c l ea i r
conditioning systems.

Air conditioningrefrigerantor lubricantvapor

can irritateyour eyes,nose,or throar.

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Be carefulwhen connectingserviceequipment.
Do not breatherefrigerantor vapor.

Test conditions:
The performancetest will help determineif the air
conditionersystem is operatingwithin specifications. . Avoid direct sunlight.
. Open the hood.
Use only serviceequipmentthat is U.L.-listedand is . Open the front doors.
cenified to meet the requirementsof SAE J2210to . Sel the temperaturecontrol dial on Max Cool,the
r e m o v eH F C - 1 3 4(aR - 1 3 4 a l f r o m
t h e a i rc o n d i t i o n i n g mode control dial on Vent,and the recirculation
system. control switch on Recirculate.
. Turn the A,/Cswitch on and the fan switch on Max.
lf accidentalsystem dischargeoccurs,ventilatethe . R u nt h e e n g i n ea t 7 5 0 r p m .
work area before resumingservice . N o d r i v e ro r p a s s e n g e risn v e h i c l e .

R - 1 3 4 as e r v i c ee q u i p m e n ot r v e h i c l ea i r c o n d i t i o n i n g A f t e r r u n n i n gt h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n fgo r I 0 m i n u t e s
systemsshould not be pressuretestedor leaktested underthe above test conditjons,read the delivery
with compressedair. temperaturefrom the thermometerin the center
vent, the intaketemperaturenear the blower unit,
Additionalhealthand safety informationmay be and the high and low system pressurefrom the Ay'C
obtainedfrom the refrigerantand lubricant g au g e s .
manufacturers.

1 . Connecta R-134arefrigerantrecover/recycling/
chargingstationto the high-pressureserviceport
and the low-pressureserviceport, following the
equipmentmanufacturer'sinstructions.

D e t e r m i n et h e r e l a t i v eh u m i d i t ya n d a i r
Iemperarure.

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7. To completethe charts:

. r el o n gt h e v e r t i c a l i n e .
M a r k t h ed e l i v e r y t e m p e r a t u a
. Mark the intaketemperature(ambientair temperature)along the bottom line.
. Draw a line straightup from the air temperatureto the humidity.
. M a r ka p o i n t 1 0% a b o v ea n d 1 0% b e l o w t h eh u m i d i t yl e v e l .
. From each point. drawa horizontalline acrossthe deliverytemperature.
. The delivervtemperatureshould fall betweenthetwo lines
. Completethe low-sidepressuretest and high-sidepressuretest in the same way.
. Anv measurementsoutsidethe line may indicatethe needfor further inspection.

kPa
(ksl{cm') {kgflcm')
Lpsrl Lpsil
2500- 600
[25) _ {6t
360l tssl 80 yo
a0 0/"

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2000 HUMIDITY
(201 LEVEL
1280

fcl 30 9o
1500-
{1s} 30%
,21o)
80%

1000-
(101
:1401

500 -
{5)
171l
DELIVERY
PRESSURE
100
{11
h4l
INTAKE
PRESSURE

OELIVERY
TEMPERATURE
I I I
.F
68 77 86 95 104
t20l t25l t30) (35) {40) {'cl
INTAKETEMPEBATURE

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