1998 HONDA CIVIC Fan switch

RelaysHeater Fan Switch
Test
There should be continuity between the No 1 and No. 3
terminals when power and ground are connected to the
No.2 and No. 4 terminals, and there should be no conta-
nuity when power is disconnected.
Blower motor relaY
. Blower motor high relay ('99 00 models)
,I It;€'Y )
Test -'96 - 98 Models
Check for continuity between the terminals according to
the table below.
lerminal
Position14253
OFF
1IrJ
2o-o
3o-a
4c)-{
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Description
Outline
The air conditioner system removes heat from the passenger compartment by circulating refrigerant through the system
as shown below.
BLOWER FAN
EVAPORATOR(Absorption of heati
EOUALIZING TUBE(Meters pressure andimproves the expansionvalve reaction time)
into the evaporator)CAPILLATY TUBE SENSING BULB
lControls the temPerature of the
ref rigerant leaving the evaporator
by metering the expansion valve)
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THERMOSTAT
A/C PRESSURE SWITCH
When the refrigerant is below
200 kPa (2.0 kgtcm',28 Psi)or above 3,200 kPa 132 kgflcm',
455 psi), the Ay'C pressure
switch opens the circuit to
the A,/C switch and stops the
EXPANSION VALVE(Meters the requiredamount of refrigerant
airconditioning to Protect the
compressor.
RECEIVER/DRYER(Traps debris, andremoves morsturel
THERMAL PROTECTOR
{Opens the comPressorclutch circuit when the
compressor temPeraturebecomes too high)
RELIEF VALVE(Relieves pressure at the
compressor when thepressure is too high)
(Radiation of heat)
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(Suction and comPression,
HIGH PRESSURE VAPOR
HtGH PRESSUBE LIOUID
LOW PRESSURE LIOUID
This car uses HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant which does not contain chlorofluorocarbons Pay attention to the following
service items:
. Do not mix refrigerants CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a)' They are not compatible'
. Useonlythe recommended polyalkyieneglycol (PAG) refrigerant oil designedforthe R-134a compressor (SANDEN: SP-
10; DENSO: ND_OIL8). Intermixing ihe re-commended (pAG) refrigerant oil with any other refrigerant oil will result in
compressor failure.
. All A,,ic system parts {compressor, discharge line, suction line, evaporator, condenser, receiver/dryer, expansion valve'
O-rings for joints) have to be proper for refrigerant R- 134a Do not confuse with R-l2 parts'
. Use a halogen gas leak detector designed for refrigerant R-134a
. R-12 and R-134a refrigerant servacing equipment are not interchangeable. Use only a recovery/recycling/charging station
that is u,L.-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of sAE J2210 to service R-134a air conditioning systems'
. Always recover the refrigerant R-134a with an approved recovery/recycling/charging station before disconnecting any
A,/C fitting.
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Circuit Diagram
UNDER DASHFUSE/RELAY 8OX
N0.17 (7.54)
'96 - 98 Models
UNDER.HOOD FUSEi BELAY BOX
WHT/SLU BLKYEL
BLK
+
G751
3
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I8LK
I
G40lG402
GNITON SWITCH
N0.41 (8rA) N0.42 (40A)
COMPBESSORCLUTCHBELAY
BLUMHT
,l
(E) i,T'
BLUi BED
A/c ITHERMOSTAI BLU/REO
CONDENSEFFAN MOTOR
*F,.X,
FAN rl
BLK
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G401G402
HEATERswrlcH
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Frcm page 22-14
Check lor an open in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector.3. Turn th ignition switch ON lll).4. Measure the voltage between
the No. 1 terminal of the AJCpressure switch 2P conneclorand body ground.
Check the A/C pressure switch:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check for continuity between
the No. 1 and No. 2 terminalsof the Ay'C pressure switch.
ls there continuity?
Check for A/C system ptessure.
ls the pressure within sPeci_f cations?Repair the A/C pressure Problem
A/C PRESSURE SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR
ls there battery voltage?
wire side of {emale terminals
A/C PRESSURE SWITCH
Repair open in the wire between
the condenser fan relay tnd the
A/C oressure switch.
1o page 22-16
(cont'd)
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A/C System
CONDENSER FAN RELAY 4P SOCKET
A/C system does not come on
{comDressor and fan).
Check the No. 56 fuse in theunder'hood fuse/relay box andthe No. 17 fuse in the under-dashfuse/relay box.
ReDlace the fus6{s}, and recheck.
Check for tn open in the wire:
1. Remove the condenser lanrelay from the u nderhood
luse/relay box.2. Turn the ignition switch ON {lli.3- Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 4 terminal of the condenser fan relav 4P socketand body ground.
Repair open in the wire between
the No. 17 fuse and the con-denser fan r6lay,
Check the under-hood fus€/r6laybox:Measure the voltage between the
No. 2 terminal of the condenser
fan relay 4P socket and bodyground,
YES
Io page 22-18
(cont'd)

Troubleshooting
A/C System (cont'd)
From page 22-11
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To page 22-19 1'96 - 98 models)
A/C THERMOSTAT 3P CONNECTOR
Wire side oI female terminals
Check tor an open in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the A/C thermostat 3P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 3 terminal of the Ay'Cthermostat 3P connector andbody ground.
Repai. open in the wire betweentho No. 17 tuso and the A/C the.-mostat.
Check loi an open in the wi.e:Measure the voltage between theNo. 1 terminal of the A,/C thermostat 3P connector and bodyground,
Ropair open in the wire betwoenthe condedlo. lan rolay and theA/C thormostat.
ls there battery voltage?
Check the A/C th6rmostat:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Reconnect the A,/C thermostat3P connector.3. Connect the No. 2 terminal toground with a iumperwire.4. Start the engine.
Do the fan run and the com-pressor clutch engage?
To page 22-20 ('99 - 00 models)
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Ftom page 22 18
Check tor an open in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF,then disconnect the iu mper
2. Remove the center dashboardlower cover lsee section 20),
and disconnect the heater con'
trol panel 14P connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 11 terminal and bodyground.
Repair op6n in the wire bstween
the A/C th€rmostat and th6 hoater
control panel.
Check lor an open in the wire:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the heater Ian
switch 6P connector,3. Check for continuity between
the No. 14 terminal of theheater control panel 14P con_nector and the No.6 terminalof the heater fan switch 6P con-nector.
Repair open in the wiro betweGnthe heal.r control Panel and theheater fan switch.
Check for an open in thG wire:Check for continuity between theNo. 1 terminal of the heater lanswatch 6P connector and bodYground.
Chock tor an open in tho wir€
between the heater lan switch
and body ground. lf the wire is OK,check for poor ground at G401 sndG402.
ls there continu;ty?
ReDlace the heater tan switch.ls the heater fan switch OK?
Check for loose wiaes or poor
connections at the heater controloanel 14P connoctor and hoetertan 3witch 5P conn€clor and atthe A/C thermostet 3P connec-tor. ll the connections are good,
raplace the heator control Panel.
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HEATER CONTROL PANEL lilP CONNECTOR
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BLU/RED
Wire side of female terminals
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 1'P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terrninals
HEATER FAN SW]TCH 6P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
(cont'd)
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GRN
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A/C System Service
Performance Test
The performance test will help 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 reouirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditionor rofrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irrilalo €yes, nose and
throat. Avoid breathing tho air conditioner rstrigerrnt
and lubricant vapor or mist,
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed air.
@ some mixtur$ of air and R-134a have been
shown lo b9 combustible rt glgvatad pr€ssur63 and can
resull in tire 01 oxplosion causing inlury ot property
damage. Never uao compre33ed air to pressure t99t R-
134a ssrvico 6quipmsnt or vohicla air conditioner sys-
tems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
'1. Connect a R-134a refrigerant recover/recycling/
charging station to the vehicle, as shown, following
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. lnsert a thermometer in the center vent outlet.
Determine the relative humidity and air tempera-
ture,
Test conditions:
. Avoid direct sunlight.
. Open hood.
. Open front doors.
. Set the temDerature control lever or dial to MAX,
COOL, the mode control switch or dial on VENT
and the recirculation control switch on RECIRCU-
LATE.
. Turn the A,/C switch on. and the heater 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 delivery
temperature from the thermometer in the dash vent
and the high and low system pressure from the A,/C
gauges.
Recovery/Rocycling/Charging Station
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