1997 HONDA CR-V Evaporator

From page 22-20
Chock tor an oDen in th€ wire:Check for continuity betlveen theNo. 2 terminal of the heater con-trol oanel 20P connector and theNo.2 terminal oI the evaporatortemperature sensor 2P connoctor.
Fopair open in the wiro betweentho heato. control penel and theevaporator tempetatule sensor.
Check for rn opsn in tha wiJe:Check for continuity between theNo. 9 terminal of the heater control oanel 20P connector and theNo. 'l terminal ot the evaporatortemperature sensor 2P connector,
Ropair open in tho wire betwegnthe heater control oanel and theevaporator tgmpcrature sen3or.
Chgck fol loose wiros or pool
connectrons at the hoator controloan6l 20P connector and at theeveporator temperatura Sensol2P connector. It the connectionsare good, substitute a known-good he.tel contlol panel, andrech€ck. ll thg symptom/indica-tion 90o3 rwey, roplsce the origi-nal heater control oanel.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTORWire side ol female terminals
EVAPORATOB TEMPERATURE SENSOR2P CONNECTORWire side oI temale terminals
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Troubleshooting
Heater Control Panel Input/Output Signals
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTORS
8P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
2OP CONNECTOR
8P CONNECTOR
Cavitylrvire cololSignalCavityWire cololSignal
'lBLK/TE LIG2 (POWER)INPUTREDDASH LIGHTS ERIGHT-
NESS CONTROLLERCUTPUT
2GRN/REDRECIRCULATEINPUTRE D/BLK
COMBINATION LIGHT
SWITCH (Via No. 30 (7.5 A)
fuse)
INPUT
GRN/VVHTFRESHINPUT1BLKGROUNDOUTPUT
BLUI/ELREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER RELAYCUTPUT8BLU/BLKBLOWER FEEDBACKINPUT
20P CONNECTOR
CavityWire colorSignalCavityWire colorSignal
1GRYAIR MIX POTENTIAL +5VOUTPUT'llWHT/BLUBACK PU (POWER)INPUT
2GRNEVAPORATOR TEMPERA.
TURE SENSOROUTPUT12YELMODE HEAT/DEFINPUT
13BLU/BLKMODE HEATINPUT
14GRN/YELMODE HEAT/VENTINPUT
ICYEUREDMODE VENTINPUT
6PNI(BLKAIR MIX POTENTIALINPUTtoYEUBLUMODE DEFINPUT
717RED/BLUAIR MIX COOLOUTPUI
8ORNrur'HTBLOWER MOTOR HIGH
RELAYINPUT18RE D/VE LAIR MIX HOTOUTPUI
BRNSENSOR GROUNDINPUT'19BRNA/VHTIVIODE MOTOR GROUNDINPUT
10BLU,ryVHTA"/C PRESSURE SWITCHINPUT20T GRN/BLKPOWER TRANSISTOR BASECUTPUT
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Evaporator Temperature
SensorPower Transistor
Test
Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance
with a digital multimeter. Then pour hot water on the
sensor, and check lor change in resistance.
Compare the resistance reading between the No. | 8nd
No. 2 terminals of the evaporator temperature sensor
with the specifications shown in the following graph;
resistance should be within the specifications.
EVAPOBATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOB
Terminal side ol male terminals
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12V 1.2-3.1W
No. 2 ILT GRN/BLK)
No. I IBLU/BLK)
Test
1.Disconnect the 3P connector from the oower tran-
st$or.
Carefully release the lock tab on the No. 2 terminal in
the 3P connector, then remove the terminal and insu-
late it from body ground.
Connect a 1.2 - 3.4 W bulb between the No, 1 and
the No,2 cavity on the 3P connectol
Reconnect the 3P connector to the power transistor.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). and check that the
blower motor runs.
a lf the blower motor runs at half soeed the oower
transistor is OK, replace the heater control panel.
. lf ths blower motor does not run at half soeed,
reDlaca the Dower transistor.
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Heater Control PanelBlower Unit
Replacement
'1.Remove the center panel together with the heater
control panel and the audio unit (see section 20).
Remove the self-tapping screws and the heater con-
trol panel from the center panel.
3. lnstall in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER PANEL
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1.
Replacement
Bemove the evaporator (see page 22-48),
Disconnect the connectors from the blower motor,
the blower motor high relay, the power transistor
and the recirculation control motor. Remove the
wire harness clio from the recirculation control
motor, and release the wire harness from the clamp
on the blower unit. Remove the mounting bolts, the
mounting nut and the blower unit.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (r,0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbl.ftl
9.E N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2lbtftl
lnstall in the reverse order of removal. Make sure
that there is no air leakage.
6x1.0mm
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Evaporator
Replacement
1.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-59).
Remove the battery.
Remove each bolt, then disconnect the suction and
receiver lines from the evaporator. Plug or cap the
lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid
moisture and dust contamination,
RECEIVER LINE
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6x1.0mm9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf m,7.2 tbl.ttl
Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the self-tapping screw and the passenger's
dashboard lower cover, then remove the bolts and
the glove box frame together with the knee bolster.
GLOVE BOX FRAME
KNEE
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6. Disconnect the connector from the evaoorator tem-
oerature sensor. and remove the wire harness from
the evaporator. Remove the self-tapping screws, the
mounting bolt and the mounting nut. Disconnect
the drain hose, then remove the evaporator.
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EVAPORATOR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm,7.2lbf.ftl
Install in the reverse order of removal, and note of
these items.
. lf you're installing a new evaporator, add refrig-
erant oil (SP.10) (see page 22-541.
Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil
before installing them. Be su.e to use the right
O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134alto avoid leakage.
Apply sealant to the grommets.
Make sure that there is no air Ieakage.
Charge the system (see page 22-6'll, and test its
performance (see page 22-56]-,
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}-Overhaul
1. Remove the filter lid. then pull out the A/C filter
assembly.
Pull out the evaporator temperature sensor from
the evaporator fins.
Remove the self-tapping screws and the clamps
from the housings.
Carefully separate the housings, then remove the
evaporator.
lf necessary, remove the expansion valve When
loosening the nuts of the expansion valve, use a sec-
ond wrench to hold the expansion valve or the evapo-
rator line. Otherwise, they can be damaged.
6. Reassemble the evaporator in the reverse order of
disassembly. Make note of these items.
. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before
installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings
for HFC-'134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
. Install the expansion valve capillary tube with
the capillary tube in contact with the outlet line
directly, and wrap it with electricaltape.
. Reinstall the evaporator temperature sensor to
its original location.
. Make sure that there is no air leakage.
ELECTRICAL TAPEReplace.Make sure there is no foreign matter stuck between
the capillary tube and outlet line.
CAPILLARY TUAE
EXPANSION VALVE
4.
TEMPERATURESENSORlest, page 22-41
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I-OWER HOUSINGA/C FILTER ASSEMBLY
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A/C FilterHeater Unit
Replacement
1.Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the glove box frame {see page 22-4A).
Release the wire harness from the clamps on the
evaporator. Remove the filter lid, then pull out the
,VC filter assembly from the evaporator housing.
A/C FILTER ASSEMELY
Remove the A/C filter from the filter housing.
Replace the Ay'C filter according to the maintenance
schedule in the owner's manual.
Install in the reverse order of removal. Make sure
that there is no air leakage.
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Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {24) before performing repairs or ser-
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. From under the hood, open the cable clamp, then dis-
connect the heater valve cable from the heater valve
arm. Turn the heater valve arm to the fullv ooened
oosition as shown.
When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant
from the radiator (see section 10).
@ Do not remove the rldiator cap when
the engine is hot; the engine coolant is under pres-
sure and could sevo.ely scald you.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
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4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater unit.
Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are dis-
connected; drain in into a clean drip pan.
CAUTION: Engino coolant will damage p8int. Ouickly
rinse any spill€d engine coolant Itom painted sur-
faces.
HEATER HOSEIOUTLET SIDE)
Remove the mounting nut from the heater unit.
Take care not to damage or bend the fuel lines, the
brake lines. etc.
CLAMPS
13 N.m 11.3 kg{.m,9.4 lbtftl
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7.
ll.
Remove the dashboard (see section 20).
Remove the evaporator (see page 22-48).
Disconnect the connectors from the mode control
motor and the air mix control motor, and remove the
wire harness clips and wire harness from the heater
unit. Remove the clip from the heater duct, then
remove the mounting nuts and the heater unit
6x1.0mm9,8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7.2lblft)
qInstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
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Apply sealant to the grommets.
Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater
hoses. Make sure that the clamps are secure.
Refill the cooling system with engine coolant
{see section 10).
Adiust the heater valve cable (see page 22-53).
Make sure that there is no air leakage.
HEATER UNIT
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