2000 HONDA CIVIC Section 23

Overhaul -'96 - 98 Models
HEATER FAN SWITCHTest, page 21-49
Air Mix Control Cable Replacomenl
1. Cut the inner cable on the lever side of the cable holder, then remove both pieces of the inner cable.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut completely through the end of the cable housing at the two locations.
3. Slidethe largesection ofthecable housing outofthe cable holder, being careful not to da mage the cable stops.
4. Carefully remove the cut pieces of the cable housing with a small flat tip screwdriver.
5. Hook the tip of the new air mix control cable to the temperature control lever, then push the cable housing into the
cable holder until it locks into place.
NOTE: After assembly, check that the temperature control lever slides smoothly through the full stroke lrom right to left.
21-43

Troubleshooting
Compressor lcont'dl
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY4P SOCKET
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12 |---r--]l.l3 |L-J--J
] BLK/YEL
A(v)
!
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P}
Wire side of female terminats
*Howto use the backprobe setsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stackang patch cords, andconnect the cords to a multimeter. Using the wire insulation as aguide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slidethe tip into the connector from the wire side until it comes in con-tact with the terminalend ofthe wire (see section 11).
Frcm page 22-12
To page 22-15
Check Ior an open in the wire;1. Disconnecl the jumper wire.2. Turn the ignition swatch ON (ll).
3. l\4easure the voltage betweenthe No. 4 terminal of the com-pressor clutch relay 4P socketand body ground.
Repair open in the wire betw€enthe No. 17 fuso and the compres-sor clutch relav.
Check for an open in the wira:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF,then reinstall the compressorclutch relay.2. Make sure the A/C switch isOFF, then turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll).
3. Using a *Backprobe Set (T/N07SAZ 0010004), measurethe voltage between the No.17 terminal oI the ECM/PCMconnector A (32P) and bodyground with the ECM/PCMconnectors connected.
Repair open in the wirc betweonthe compressor clutch relay andthe ECM/PCtvt.
ls there battery voltage?

Troubleshooting
Gompressor (cont'dl
'96 -98 models:
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR C 13lPI
Wire side ot female terminals
'9!t - 00 mod.bi
ECM/PCM CONNECTOR A I32P)
Wire side ot female terminals
*How to use the backprobe setsConnect the backprobe adapters to the stacking patch cords, andconnect the cords to a multimeter. Using the wire insulation as aguide for the contoured tip of the backprobe adapter, gently slidethe tip into the connector from the wire side until it comes in con-tact with the terminal end ofthe wire {see section 11}.
From page 22-15
Check for an open in thg wire:'1. Reconnect the A"/C pressure
switch 2P connector.2. Make sure the A/C switch isOFF, then turn the ignitionswitch ON (ll).
3. Using a *Backprobe Set {T/N07SAZ - 001000A), measurethe voltage between the No. 5terminal of the ECM/PCM con-nector C (31P) and bodyground with the EcM/PcMconnectors connected ('96 -
98 models), or between theNo. 27 terminal of theECM/PCM connector A (32P)
and body ground with theECM/PCM connectors connected ('99 - 00 models).
Rapdir open in tho wi?e botwaonthe A/C pr..-ruro lwitch rnd th.ECM/PCM.
Check lor loo3e wires or ooolconnections at the ECM/PCMconnectoB A l32P) and at the A/Cpressure switch 2P connector, lfthe connections are good, substi-tute a known-good ECM/PCM,and recheck. lf the svmptom/indication goos away, repbce theoriginal ECM/PCM.
31501E91011
tat6l11E1921222321
BLU/RED
22-16

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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7II'o lx't1121314
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)
12;--?45
7I10X'll121314
GRN
123
a56GRN
22-19

Evaporator
1.
Replacement
4.
Move the temperature control to "HOl"
'96-98: Slide the temoerature control lever.'99-00: Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), then turn
the temperature contol knob. Turn the ignition
switch off.
Remove the battsry.
Rgcover the refrigerant with a rocovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-271.
Remove the bolts, then disconnect th6 suction 8nd
receiver lines from th6 evaoorator.
NOTE: Plug or cap the lines imm€diatoly after dis-
connecting them to avoid moisture and dust con-
tamination.
6xl.0mm9.8 n*ln ll.0 tg6m.7.2 lbt frl
RECEiVER UNE
Remove the glov6 box (see section 20).
Removo the self-tapping scr€w and the passeng€r's
dashboard lower cover. Removs the bolt. the nut
8nd the kn€e bolst6r, th6n r6mov6 th6 fiv6 bolts and
the glove box frame.
6.
srrcrrc u E
22-28
7. Disconnect the connector from th€ Ay'C thermostat,
and r€movs the wire harness from the ovaporator.
Remov6 tho four self-tapping screws, tho mounting
bolt and ths mounting nut. Disconnect th€ drain
hose, then remov€ th6 avagorator.
6 x l.0.nm9.8 l$m lt.o ldm, 7.2 bl.tt)
Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
th€ following items.
o lf you'r6 installing a new evaporator, add rofriger-
ANt OiI {SANDEN, SP-10 Or DENSO, ND-OIL 8)
lsas page 22-221.
. Replace the O-rings with now ones 8t 68ch titting,
and apply 8 thin coat of r€frlgersd oil before
installing them.
NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings for HFC-
134a (R-134a) to avoid loakago.
. Apply s€alant to tha grommets.
. Mske sure that ther€ is no air leakage.
. Chargs ths system {s€€ page 22-161, and tost its
performance (see pags 22-211.

Compressor (SANDENI
Replacement
1.lf the compressor is marginally operable, run the
engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioner
work for a few minutes. then shut the engine off.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-27l..
Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction and
discharge lines from the compressor.
NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after dis-
connecting them to avoid moisture and dust con-
tamination.
6xl.0mm
Remove the condenser (see page 22-44).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the discharge hose from
the condenser.
Remove the power steering pump belt (see section
17 t.
22-30
24 N.m l2.ia kgt.m, 17 lbf.ftl
7. Loosen the center nut of the idler pulley and the
adjusting bolt. then remove the A,/C compressor belt
from the pulleys. Remove the two mounting bolts
from the left front mount, then remove the ly'C com-pressor belt by passing it through the gap befiiveen
the bodv and the left front mount.
ADJUSTING BOLT
1.0 x 1.25 mmaa N.m 14.5 kgf,m, 33 bnft)
8. Remove the four mounting bolts and the compressor.
CENTER NUT
COMPRESSOR

9. lf necessary, remove the compressor bracket as fol-
lows.
. Remove the nut and the washer.
NOTE: When tightening the nut of the left front
mount, make sure the washer is set properly on
the left front engine mount as shown.
. Remove the four mounting bolts and the com-
pressor bracket.
12 x 1.25 rrirn59 N.m 16.0 kgt'm,43 tbf.ft)
COMPRESSORBRACKET
WASHER
1.0 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (i1.5 kg{.m, 33 lbl.ft)
LEFT FRONTMOUNT
10. lnstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
the following items.
. lf you're installing a new compressor, drain all
the refrigerant oil from the removed compressor,
and measure its volume. Subtract the volume of
drained oil from '130m? 14 1/3 tl'o2,4 6 lmp'oz);
the result is the amount of oil you should drain
from the new compressor (through the suction
fifting).
. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil
before installing them
NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings for HFC-
134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage
. Use refrigerant oil (SP-10) for R-134a Sanden and
Hadsys spiral type compressors only'
o To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to
the container once dispensed, and never mix it
with other refrigerant oils.
. lmmediatelY after using the oil, replace the cap
on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture
absorption.
. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it
may damage the painu if the refrigerant oil con-
tacts the paint, wash it off immediately
. Adjust the Ay'C compressor belt (see page 22-43)
and the power steering pump belt (see section 17)'
. Charge the system (see page 22-46), and test its
oerformance (see Page 22-241
22-31

Compressor (DENSOI
Replacement (cont'd)
9. Remove the bolts, the suction service valve and theO-ring from the compressor,
lf necessary, remove the compressor bracket as fol-lows.
. Remove the nut and the washer from the left frontmount. When tightening the nut to the left frontmount, make sure the washer is set p.operly onthe left front mount as shown.
a Remove the mounting bolts and the compressor
bracket.
12 x 1,25 rnm59 N.m 16.0 kgfrm,
10.
LEFT FRONTMOUNT€ rbf.fi)Roplace.
WASHEB
x 1.25 mm
2s.5 N.m {2.6 kgf.m. 18.8 tbtttl
4/r N.m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbt ft}
22-3A
1 1. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note thesertems:
lf you're installing a new compressor. drain all therefrigerant oil from the removed compressor. andmeasure its volume. Subtract the volume ofdrained oil from '140 ml (4 28 fl{,z, 4.9 lmpoz); theresult is the amount of oil you should drain fromthe new compressor (through the suction fifting).Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fining,and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil beforeinstalling them. Be sure to use the right O,ringsfor HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
Use refrigerant oil {DENSO, ND-OtL8) for HFC-134aDENSO piston type compressors only.To avoid contamination, do not return the oil tothe container once dispensed, and never mix itwith other refrigerant oils.
lmmediately after using the oil, replace the capon the container, and seal it to avoid moisture
absorption.
Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; itmay damage the paint; if the refrigerant oil con-tacts the paint, wash it off immediatelv.
Adjust the ly'C compressor belt (see page 22-43)and the power steering pump belt (see section 17).Charge the system (see page 22-46), and test itsperformance (see page 22-24!..