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22. Install the shift cable end on the control lever, and
install the shift cable on the shift cable bracket'
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable'
23. lnstall the clip in the direction shown.
LOCKNUT
SHIFI CABLE 29 N m {3.0 kg{ m, 22lblftl
SHIFT CABLEERACKET
WASHERIPLASTIC)
CONTROL LEVER
24, Connect the solenoid harness connector. the drive
pulley speed sensor connector. and the ground
cable terminals.
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m.8,7 rbtft)
GROUND CABLETERMINAL 6x1.0mm
GROUNDTERMINAL
12 N.m {1.2 kgf'm,8.7lbtfrl
DRIVE PULLEYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOID HARNESS
CONNECTOR
25. Connect the starter motor cable on the starter motor.
and install the cable holder.
NOTE: When installing the staner motor cable. make
sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is
facing out (see section 23).
STARTEB
BMOUNTING NUT
9 N.m (0.9 kgf m,7 lbf ft)
26. Install all removed connectors and clamps'
27. Install the distributor.
28. Install the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
29.
assemDly.
Refill the transmission with the recommended
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid (see page 14-2991
CAUTION: While filling the CvT Fluid, bs surs not io
allow dust and other fotoign particles to entor into
the transmission.
Connect the battery positive (+) terminal first, then
the negative (-l terminal to the battery'
Check the ignition timing (see section 23).
Start the engine. Set the parking brake, and shift the
transmission through all gears three times Check
shift cable adjustment (see page 14-355).
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 18)
Let the engine reach operating temperature (the
radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in lXl
or E position, then turn it off and check fluid level'
Perform the start clutch calibration procedure on
page 14-293.
Road test as described on pages 14-296 and 14-297
30.
31.
34.
36.
STARTER MOTOR
14-351
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Heater
lllustrated Index
'96 - 98 Models ................................ 21'2
'99 - 00 Models ................................ 21'3
Circuit Diagram
'96 - 98 Models .....21-4
'99 - 00 Models ................................ 21-5
Troubleshooting - '96 - 98 Models
Symptom Chart ............................... 21-6
Heater Control Panel Input/
Output Signals ..............,.............. 21-7
Flowcharts
Blower Motor Speed ................... 21-8
Bf ower Motor ,...21'10
Mode Control Motor ............... ,.'.' 21-13
Recirculation control Motor ....... 21-16
Heater Control Panel ................ ... 21 -14
Troubleshooting - '99 - 00 Models
Symptom Chart ............................... 21-19
Seff-diagnosis Function ............,,,.... 21-20
Flowcharts
Air Mix Control Motor ......,.......... 21-21
Mode Control Motor ............... ..... 21 -25
Recirculation Control Motor ....... 21-27
Bf ower Motor Speed .............. .....21'29
Bf ower Motor ....21-31
Heater Control Panel ................,.. 21-35
Heater Control Panel Input/
Output Signals ............................. 21-36
Blower Unit
Repf acement .........21-37
Overhaul ................ 21-38
* Heater Unit
Replacement ....'....21-39
overhaul """" """' 21-4'l
Heater Control Panel
Repfacement .........21'42
Overhaul -'96 - 98 Models ........... 21-43
Temperature Control
Adjustment - '96 - 98 Models """" 21-44
Adiustment - '99 - 00 Models .......21-45
Air Mix Control Motor
Test - '99 - 00 Models ...........' .......21'46
Replacement - '99 - 00 Models ....21'46
Mode Control Motol
Test ................, .,...'.21'47
Replacement '.'."...21-47
Recirculation Control Motor
Test ................. .......21-48
Repf acement ......." 21-48
Relays
Test ................. .......2'l-49
Heater Fan Switch
Test - '96 - 98 Models ............. .......21-49
Mode Control Switch
Test -'96 - 98 Models ..........."....... 21-50
Power Transistor
Test - '99 - 00 Models ....'........ ....".21-50
*: Read SRS Drecautions before working in this area.
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lllustrated Index
'96 - 98 Models
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section {24) before performing repairs or service.
BLOWER UNITReplacement, page 21-37Overhaul, page 21-38
HEATER UNITBeplacement, page 21-39Overhaul, page 21-41BLOWERRESISTOBTest,
CONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48Replacement, page 21'48
a/c swtTcH{wirh A/c)
MOO€MOTORTest, page 21 47Replacement, page 21'47
AIR MIX CONTROL CABLEAdjustment, page 2'1-44Replacement, page 21'43
HEATER FANswtTcHTest, page 2l'49
MODEHEATER CONTBOLPANELswrTcHEsTest, page 21 50Rgplacement, page 2'l-42Overhaul, page 21-43
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLEVERAdiustment, page 21 44
Detroster-aqtivated A/C System
Turning the defroster on activates the A,/C and sets the air flow mode to FRESH. lt is possible to turn the A,/C off or to
change the air flow to RECIRCULATE by pressing the A/C bunon or the FRESH/RECIRCULATE button.
21-2
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'99 - 00 Models
SRS components are located in this area, Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) betore perfoming repairs or service.
HEATER UNITReplacement, page 21'39
Overhaul, page 21-41
BLOWEB UNITReplacement, page 21-37Overhaul, page 21 38
HEATER FANswtTcH
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-48Beplacement, page 21-48
AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOBTest, page 21-46Replacement, page 21 46
BLOWERTest, page 21-49
POWER TRANSISTORTest, page 21 50
HIGH RELAY
MODE CONTROLDIALHEATER VALVE CABLEAdjustment, page 21 45TEMPERATURE CONTROLDIALAdjustment, page 21-45
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGERswtrcHSee section 23MODEMOTORTest, page 21 47Replacement, page 2 l-47A/C SWTTCH
lwith A/cl
CONTROL SWITCH
21-3
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Heater Control Panel Input/Output Signals
HEATER CONTROL PANEL lilP CONNECToR
Wire side of lemale terminals
21-7
Terminal
No.
Wire
colorSignalTerminal
No.
Wire
colorSignal
1YELHEAT/DEFINPUT8YEVREDVENTINPUT
BLfiELINPUT9G RNI/ELHEATIr'ENTINPUT
WHT/BLU+BINPUT'10BLKGROUNDOUTPUT
4YEUBLUDEFINPUT11*BLU/REDA./C THERMOSTATINPUT
5REDDASH LIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS CONTROLLEROUTPUT12GRN/WHTFRESHINPUT
6RE D/8LKCOMBINATION LIGHT
SWITCHINPUT13GRN/REDRECIRCULATEINPUT
1BLUMHTHEATINPUT14GRNHEATER FAN SWITCHOUTPUT
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Troubleshooting -'96 - 98 Models
Blower Motor Speed
HEATER FAN SWITCH 6P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
21-a
Blower motor runs. but one orrnore speeds are inoperative,
Chsck for a short or an open inthe wire{s}:Turn the ignition switch ON {ll),and the heater fan switch OFF.
Does the blower motor run?
Check for a shon in th6 wirels):1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the blower motor2P connector,3. Remove the center dashboardlower cover (see section 20),and disconnect the heater lanswitch 6P connector,4. Disconnect the blower resistor 4P connector,5. Check for continuity betweenthe No. 2,3, 4 and 5lerminalsof the heater fan switch 6Pconnector and body ground
individually.
ls there continuity?Reolace the heater fan switch,
Repair short in the wire(s)beiween the blower resistor, theheater tan switch and the blowermotor,
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Page 1383 of 2189
ls there approx. 2 - 3 ohms?
Check for an open in the wire(s):1. Reconnect the blower resistor
4P connector,2. Remove the center dashboardlower cover (see section 20),and disconnect the heater fanswitch 6P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Ground each of these termi-nals individually in the tollow_ing order: No. 4, 2, 5 and 3.
Does the blower motor run atprogressively higher speeds?Reolace the hoater fan switch.
Repair open or cause ol excessiveresistance in the appropriatewire{sl between the blower resis-tor and the heater {an switch.
Check the blower resislor:1. Turn the ignitjon switch OFF.2. Disconnect the blower resistor 4P connector.3, N4easure the resistancebetween the No. 2 and No. 4
terminals of the blower resis-tor,
BLOWER RESISTOR
HEATER FAN SWITCH 6P CONNECTOR
BLU/WHT
2
16
BLUBLU/YEL
BLU/BLK
JUMPERWIRE
Wire side of female terminals
21-9
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From page 2l 10
Check for an open in the wire:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF,and disconnect the iLrmPer
2. Remove the center dashboardlower cover (see section 20),
and disconnect the heater fanswitch 6P connector.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Measure the voltage between
the No. 3 terminal and bodygrou nd.
Repair op.n in th6 wiro betw€enthe blower motor and tho heaterfan switch.
Check for an open in the wire:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for continuity between
the No. 1 terminal of the heatertan switch 6P connector and
body ground.
Reolaco tho heater fan iwitch
Check tor an op€n in the wire
betw.en the heater tan switchand body ground. ll th€ wilo b OK,
check tor poor ground at G401 and
G102.
HEATER FAN SWITCH 5P CONNECTOR
Wire side oI female terminals
(cont'd)
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