1997 HONDA CR-V Control

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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RESISTANCEko
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50 68 86.F10 20 30'c
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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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Overhaul
Note these items when overhauling the blower unit.
. The recirculation contfol motor. the power transistor, the blower motor high relay, and the blower motor can be
replaced without removing the blower unit.
. Betore reassembly, makesurethatthe recirculation control doorand linkage move smoothly without binding.
o After reassembly, make sure the recirculation control motor runs smoothly (se€ page 22-42).
o Make sure that there is no air leakage.
RECIBCULATION CONTBOL MOTORReplacement. page 22-42
BLOWER
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Tost, page 22-45
POWEB TMNSISTORTest. page 22'44
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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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Temperature Control
Adjustment
l. From under the hood, open the cable clamp, then
disconnect the heater valve cable from the heater
vatve arm.
From under the dash, disconnect the heater valve
cable housing from the cable clamp. and disconnect
the heater valve cable from the air mix contlol arm
Set the temperature control dial on MAX COOL with
the ignition switch ON (ll).
Attach the heater valve cable to the air mix control
arm as shown above. Hold the end of the heater
valve cable housing against the stop, then snap the
heater valve cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
5. From under the hood. turn the heater valve arm to
the fullv closed position as shown, and hold it.
Attach the heater valve cable to the heater valve
arm, and gently pull on the heater valve cable hous-
ing to take up any slack, then install the heate. valve
cable housing into the cable clamp.
HEATER VALVE ARM
HEATER VALVE CABLE
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A/G System Service
Performance Test
The performance test will helD determine if the air con-
ditioner system is operating within specifications.
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner svstem.
CAUTION: Exposure to air condiiioner r€trigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritate €yes, nose and
throat. Avoid bre8thing the air conditioner retrige.ant
and lubricant vapor or mist,
lf accidental system discharge occurs. ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment o. vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
comDressed air.
@ some mixtur€s ol air and R-134a have becn
shown to be combuslible at olsvated pressures and can
result in lire or explosion causing iniury or property
damage. Never use compressed air to prgssure test R-
13i[a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys.
tems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
Recovory/Recycling/charging station
LOW.PRESSURESIDE
1.Connect a R-134a refrigerant recover/recycling/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown. following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions,
Insen a thermometer in the center air vent. Determine
the relative humidity and air temperature.
Test conditions:
. Avoid direct sunlight.
o Open hood.
. open front doors.
. Set the temperature control dial on MAX COOL,
the mode control dial on VENT and the reci.cula-
tion control switch on RECIRCULATE.
. Turn the A,/C switch on and the fan switch on
MAX.
. Run the engine at 1,500 rpm.
. No driver or passengers in vehicle
After running the air conditioning for 10 minutes
under the above test conditions, read the deliverv
temperature from the thermometer in the dash vent
and the high and low system pressure from the Ay'Cgauges.
2.
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Body Electrical
Speciaf Toofs ,...,..,.............-.23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips and Precautions ......,.,..........,.................. 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting ........,.,.,...,,.,......... 23-5
Wire Color Codes ...,....,.. 23-5
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ..,.,......,......................... 23-6
Dashboard ,.,.,..............-.- 23-7
Door ....................... .........23-10
Index to Cilcuits and Sysiems
Accessory Socket .. ,....,.,..,.,. 23-95*Airbags ................ .,....,. Sestion 24
Air Conditioning ,.,.,.... Section 22
Alternator ................... Section 4
Anti-lock Brake System {ABSI ................... Section 19'A/T Gear Position Indicator ....................... Section 1,1
Automatic Transmission System ...........,.. Section 14
Battery ................... ..............23-50
Blower Controls .,...,.,, Section 22
Charging System ....... Seqtion il
Clock -'98 Model ................ 23-98
Connector ldentification and Wire HarnessRouting .................. ......... 23.11
Cruise Control ............ Ssction 4
Dash Lights Brightness Contlo||er ..................... 23-90
Fan Conlrols ...,......,.... Section 10
Fuel Pump ,..,.,...,....,.... Section 11
Fuses...................... .,,.,.,.,.,,.,23-40*Gauges
Circuit Diagram ......-....-..23-58
Fuel Gauge .....,.,..... Section 11
Speedometer ..,..........,... 23-56
Ground Distribution ,....,.,...23-46
Hatch Glsss ODenor .........................,.,.,.,.,..,.,.,.,,. 23-121
Heater Controls .-........ Soction 21*Horns.,...,..,.,.,....... ................23"104*fgnition Switch ,,.,.,..,.,.,,.,.,.,23-51
lgnition Key Light System -'97 Mod6l .............. 23.88
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BODY
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Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment
ELECTRICAL LOAD DETECTOR IELDIUNITUNDER.HOODFUSE/RELAYBOX
BLOWERMOTORRELAY
A/C COMPRESSORCLUTCH RELAY
RADIATORFAN EELAY
UNDER.HOODABS FUSE/RELAYBOX
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