Heating and Air Conditioning
A/C Service Tips and Precautions
Compressed air mixed with R- 134a forms a
combustible vapor.
The vapor can burn or explode causing serious
injury.
Never use compressed air to pressure test
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air
conditioning systems.
Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor
can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.
The air conditioning system uses HFC-134a (R-134a)
ref rigerant and polyalkyleneglycol (PAG) ref rigerant oil,
which are not compatible with CFC'12 (R-12) refrigerant
and mineral oil. Do not use R-'12 refrigerant or mineral
oil in this system, and do not aftempt to use R 12
servicing equipment; damage to the air conditioning
system or your servicing equipment will result.
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is
certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to
remove R-134a from the air conditioning system.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the
work area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioning
systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested
with compressed air.
Additional health and safety information may be
obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant
manufacturers.
. Always disconnect the negative cable from the
battery whenever replacing air conditioning parts.
. Keep moisture and dirt out of the system. When
disconnecting any lines, plug or cap the fittings
immediately; don't remove the caps or plugs until
iust be{ore you reconnect each line.' Before connecting any hose or line, apply a few drops
of relrigerant oil to the O-ring.. When tightening or loosening a fitting, use a second
wrench to support the matching fitting.. When discharging the system, use a R-'134a
ref rigerant recovery/recycling/charging station; don't
release refrigerant into the atmosphere.
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A: 130 m0 {4 l/3 tl.oz,4.6 lmp.oz)
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A/C Refrigerant Oll Replacement
Recommended PAG oil: KEIHIN SP 10:
. P/N 38897-P l3-A01AH: '120 m0 i4 fl oz). P/N 38899-P13'A01: 40 m0 i1 1/3 fl oz)
Add the recommended refrigerant oil in the amount
listed if you replace any of the following parts.
. To avoid contamination. do not return the oilto the
container once dispensed, and never mix it with other
refrigerant oils.. lmmediately af'ter using the oil, reinstallthe cap on
the container, and seal it to avoid moisture
aosorpron.. Donotspill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may
damage the paint. lf it gets on the paint, wash it off
immediately.
Condenser ...........25 mA \516 tl.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Evaporator ........... 45 m0 (1 113Il.oz, '1.4 lmp.oz)
Line or hose ......... '10 m0 {1/3 fl.oz,0.4 lmp.oz)
Receiver/Dryer .... '10 m0 ('113 fl.oz,0.4 lmp.oz)
Leakage repai r .... 25 m0, 1516 Il oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Compressor ......... For compressor replacemenl,
subtract the volume of oil drained
from the removed compressor from
130 m0 (4 1/3fl.oz, 4.6lmp.oz), and
drain the calculated volume of oil
f rom the new compressor: '130 m0
i.4113 fl.oz,4.6 lmp.oz) Volume of
removed compressor = Volume to
drain from new compressor.
NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from
the removed compressor, don't
d rain more than 50 m0 \1 2/3 fl.oz,'1.8 lmp oz)from the new
compressor.
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13.
Disconnect heater control panel connector A (14P).
Check for continuity between the No. 7 and No. 8
terminals of heater control panel connector A (14P)
and body ground individually.
HEATER CONTNOL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14PI
ls there continuity?
YES Repair any shortto body ground in the
wire(s) between the heater control panel and the
power transistor.I
NO Go to step 14,
Check for continuity between the following
terminals of heater control panel connector A ( 14P)
and power transistor 4P connector.'l4Pt 4P:
No.7 No.4
No.8 No.2
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POWER TRANSISTOR 4P CONNECTORWire side of female terminals
ls thete continuity?
YES Go to step 15.
NO Repair any open in the wire(s) between the
heater control panel and the power transistor.l
14.
BLU/YEL
15.
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17.
18.
19.
Reconnect heater control panel connector A (14P).
Test the power transistor (see page 21-38).
ls the power transistor OK?
YES Check for loose wires or poor connections at
heater control panel connector A (14P) and at the
power transistor 4P connector. lf the connections
are good, substitute a known-good heater control
panel, and recheck. lf the symptom/indication goes
away, replace the original heater control panel.l
NO Replace the power transistor.I
Disconnect the jumper wire.
Disconnect the blower motor 2P connector.
Measure the voltage between the No, 1 terminal of
the blower motor 2P connector and body ground.
BLOWER MOTOR 2P CONNECTOR
BLU/WHT
Wire side of female terminals
ls thete battery voltage?
YES- Replace the blower motor.l
NO Go to step 20.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Remove the blower motor relay from the under-
hood fuse/relay box, and test it (see page 22-511.
ls the relay OK?
YES Go to step 22.
NO- Replace the blower motor relay.l
20.
21.
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Heating and Air Conditioning
DTC Troubleshooting lcont'd)
22. Measure the voltage between the No. 3 terminal of
the blower motor relay 4P socket and body ground.
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY 4P SOCKET
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23.
ls there battety voltage?
YES-Go to step 23.
NO Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.t
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Measure the voltage between the No. 2 terminal of
the blower motor relay 4P socket and body ground,
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY 4P SOCKET
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 25.
NO Repair open in the wire between the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
blower motor relay.I
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25.
26.
Turn the ignition switch OFF,
Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of
the blower motor relay 4P socket and body ground.
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY 4P SOCKET
ls there continuity?
YES-Repair open in the BLUIr'/HT wire between
the blower motor relay and the blower motor.l
NO Check for an open in the wire between the
blower motor relay and body ground. lf the wire is
OK, check for poor ground at G301.1\
3.
Recirculation Control Motor Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Check the No. 14('10A)fuse inthe under-dashfuse/
relay box.
ls the f use OK?
YES Go to step 2.
NO- Replace the fuse, and recheck.l
2. Disconnect the recirculation control motor 5P
conneclor.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
lvleasure the voltage between the No. 5 terminal of
the recirculation control motor 5P connector and
body ground.
RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR5P CONNECTOR
7.
Wire side of female terminals
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 5.
NO- Repair open in the wire between the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
recirculation control motor .l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Testthe recirculation control motor {see page 21-
36),
ls the recirculation control motor OK?
YES Go to step 7.
NO- Replace the recirculation control motor, or
repair the linkage and doors.I
Disconnect heater control panel connector A (14P).
5.
6.
8. Check for continuity between the No. 5 and No. 6
terminals of heater control panel connector A (14P)
and body ground individually.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A I14P)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there continuity?
YES Repair any shortto body ground in the
wire(s) between the heater control panel and the
recirculation control motor.l
NO-Go to step 9.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check the same
wires for voltage.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A Il4PI
Wire side of lemale terminals
ls therc any voltage?
YES Repair any shonto power in the wire(s)
between the heater control panel and the
recirculation control motor. This shon may also
damage the heater control panel. Repair the shon
to power before replacing the heater control
pa nel. I
NO-Go to step 10.
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21-25
Heater Control Power and Ground Circuits Troubleshooting
1. Check the No.14 (10A)fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
ls the f use OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the fuse, and recheck.l
2. Disconnect heater control panel connectorA{'14P).
3. Turn the ignition switch oN (ll).
4. Measure the voltage between the No. l4terminal
of heater control panel connector A (14P) and body
grouno.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A {14P}
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Wire side of temale terminals
BLK/YEL
ls there battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Repair open in the wire betvveen the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
heater control panel.l
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Check for continuity between the No. l3terminal of
heater control panel connector A (14P) and body
g rou nd.
HEATER CONTRoL PANEL CONNEcToR A (1ilP)
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Wire side of temaleterminals
ls therc continuity?
YES Check for loose wires or poor connections at
healer control panel connector A (14P). lfthe
connections are good, substitute a known-good
heater control panel, and recheck. lf the symptom/
indication goes away, replace the original heater
control panel.l
NO Check for an open in the wire between the
heater control panel and body ground. lf the wire is
OK, check for poor ground at G501. I
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Heating and Air Conditioning
Condenser Fan Circuit Troubleshooting
NOTE: lf neither the condenser fan nor the radiator fan
work, go to Radiator and Condenser Fans Common
Circuit Troubleshooting (see page 21-29).
1. Check the No. 1 (20A) fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box, and the No. 14 (10A)fuse in the
under-dash f use/relay box.
Are the tuses OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO Replace the fuse(s), and recheck. t
2. Remove the condenser fan relay from the
under-hood fuse/relay box, and test it(see page 22-51).
ls the relay OK?
YES Go to step 3.
NO- Replace the condenser fan relay.l
3. Measure the voltage between the No, 2 terminal of
the condenser fan relay 4P socket and body ground.
CONDENSER FAN RELAY ilP SOCKET
ls thete battery voltage?
YES-Go to step 4.
NO-Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.l
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4. Connect the No. landNo.2terminalsof the
condenser fan relay 4P socket with a jumper wire.
CONDENSER FAN RELAY itP SOCKET
JUMPER WIRE
Does the condenser lan tun?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO Go to step 8.
5. Disconnect the jumper wire.
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
7. Measure the voltage between the No, 3 terminal of
the condenser fan relay 4P socket and body ground.
ls there battery voltage?
YES Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.t
NO-Repair open in the wire between the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
condenser fan relay.l
Disconnect the jumper wire.
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9.
10.
Disconnect the condenser fan 2P connector,
Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of
the condenser fan relay 4P socket and the No. 2
terminal of the condenser fan 2P connector.
CONDENSER FAN RELAY 4P SOCKET
CONDENSER FAN 2P CONNECTORWire side of female terminals
Is there continuity?
YES Go to step 1 1.
NO- Repair open in the wire between the
condenser fan relay and the condenser fan,I
Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of
the condenser fan 2P connector and body ground.
CONDENSER FAN 2P CONNECTOR
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Wire side of {emale terminals
ls there continuity?
YES- Replace the condenser fan motor.I
NO Check for an open in the wire between the
condenser fan and body ground. lf the wire is oK,
check for poor ground at G301.1
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Radiator and Condenser Fans
Common Circuit Troubleshooting
NOTE; lf both fans and the Ay'C compressor clutch do
not work when the Ay'C switch is on, go to Ay'C Pressure
Switch Circuit Troubleshooting (see page 21-32l, .
1. Check the No. 1 {20A} and No. 4 (20A) fuses in the
under-hood fuse/relay box, and the No. 14 (10A)
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Are the tuses OK?
YES Go to steD 2.
NO Replace the fuse(s), and recheck.l
2. Remove the condenser fan relav from the
under-hood f use/relay box.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll;.
4. Measure the voltage between the No. 3 terminal of
the condenser fan relay 4P socket and body ground.
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Repair open in the wire between the No. 14
fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
radiator fan relay, and the condenser fan relay.l
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Reinstall the condenser fan relay.
7. Make sure the IVC switch is OFF.
8. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
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Heating and Air Conditioning
Radiator and Condenser Fans
Common
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Circuit Troubleshooting
9. Using a Backprobe Set, measure the voltage
between the No. 6 terminal of ECN4 connector B
{24P) and body ground with the ECM connectors
connecteo.
ECM CONNECTOR B {24P}
ls there battery voltage?
YES UDdate the ECM if it does not have the latest
so{tware, or substitute a known-good ECM, then
recheck (see page 11-6). lf the symptom/indication
goes away with a known-good ECM, replace the
original ECM.I
NO Repair open in the wire between the radiator
fan relay, the condenser fan relay and the ECM. t
Wire side of female terminals
21-30
Compressor Clutch Circuit
Troubleshooting
1. Check the No. 1 (20A) fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box, and the No. 14 {10A)fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box.
Are the tuses OK?
YES Go to step 2.
NO Replace the fuse(s), and recheck.I
2. Check the engine coolant temperature, the throttleposition sensor, and the idle speed (use the Honda
PGM Tester PGM-Fl data list if possible).
ls the coolant temperaturc above nomal, the
throttle position sensor rcading too high, or the
idle speed too low?
YES Troubleshoot and repair the cause of the
high engine coolant temperature, high throttle
position sensor reading, or low idle speed.l
NO-Go to step 3.
3. Remove the compressor clutch relay from the
under-hood fuse/relay box, and test it (see page 22-
51 ).
ls the relay OK?
YES Go to step 4.
NO Replace the compressor clutch relay.I
4. Measure the voltage between the No. 2 terminal of
the compressor clutch relay 4P socket and body
ground.
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COMPfiESSON CLUTCH BELAY 'P SOCKET
ls there battery voltage?
YES Go to step 5.
NO Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.I