Condenser HONDA CR-V 1999 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

Circuit Diagram
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Ghart
For electrical malfunctions which are indicated by the self-diagnostic system, reter to selt-diagnosjs function (see next
page).
Note these items before troubleshooting a symptom.
. Check the engine coolant level, and allow the engine to warm up before troubleshooting.
. Anv abnormality must be corrected before continuing the test.
. Because of the precise measurements needed, use a digital multimeter with an output of 1 mA or less at the 20 kO
range when testing.
. Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:
- Fuses No. 47 17.5 AJ, No. 55 (40 A), No. 56 (20 A), No. 57 (20 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and No. 17 {7.5 A) in
the under-dash fuse/relay box.._ Grounds No. G101, G201, G202, G401, G4O2
- Cleanliness and tightness of all connectors
SymptomSse pags
Mode control motor does not run, or one or more modes are inoperative.
Recirculation control door does not change between Fresh and Recirculate.22-24
Radiator fan does not run at all (but condenser fan runs with the AVC on).
Condenser fan does not run at all {but radiator fan runs with the Ay'C on).22-29
Both fans (radiator and condenser) do not run for engine cooling. but they both run with the A,/C
on.
Both fans do not run with the Ay'C on22-33
Compressor clutch does not engage.22-34
AJC svstem does not come on (both fans and compressor).22-37
Both heater and A/C do not work,22-39
22-10
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Condenser Fan
CONDENSER FAN RELAY 4P SOCKET
(cont'd)
Condenser lan does not run at alllbut radiator fan runs with theA/C on).
Check the No. 56 (20 A) fuse in theunder hood fuse/relay box, and theNo. 17 {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Replace the luse(s), and .echeck.
Remove the condenser fan relay,and test it (see page 22-45).
Replace the condenser fan r€lay.
Check the under-hood luso/relaybox:Measure the voltage between theNo.2 terminal of the condenserfanrelay 4P socket and body ground.
Check the condensff fan:Connect the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals of the condenser lan rclay4P socket with a jumperwire.
Does the condenser fan run?page 22-30
To page 22 31
22-29
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Troubleshooting
Condenser Fan {cont'd)
CONDENSER FAN RELAY 4P SOCKET
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Chock for an open in the wire:'1. Disconnect the iumper wire.2. Disconnect the condenser fan2P connector.3. Check for continuity betweenthe No. 1 terminal of the con,denser fan relay 4P socket andthe No. 2 terminal of the con-denser fan 2P connector.
Ropair open in the wire betwoenth€ condenser fan rslay and thecondenser tan.
ls there continuity?
Chech tor an open in the wire:Check for continuity between theNo. I terminal of the condenserfan 2P connector and bodyground.
Check for an open in thg wirebetween the condenser fan andbody ground. lf the wiro is OK.check tor poor ground .t G202.
Replace tho condenser tan motor.
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Chock for an open in the wiro:1. Disconnect the iumper wire.2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
3. Measure the voltage betweenthe No. 4 terminal oI the con-denser fan relay 4P socket andbody ground.
Repair opcn in tho wire betwoonthe No. 17 tuse and the con-densea fan relay,
Repair open in the GRN wirob6tw6en the cond.nser lan relayand rhe PcM/EcM,
Ftorn page 22-29
CONDENSER FAN RELAY 4P SOCKET
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Radiator Fan Switch
RADIATOB FAN SWITCH 2P CONNECTOR
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Wire side of female terminals
Both tans (radiator and condenser)do not run fo. engine cooling, butthey both run with the A/C on.
Check lor rn open in the wire:1. Disconnect the radiator fanswitch 2P connector.2. Turn the ignition switch ON lll).3, Measure the voltage betlveenthe No.2 terminal and bodygrou nd.
Repair open in the wire betweenthe radiator tan relay, the con-densei lan .elay and the radiaiortan swhch.
ls there battery voltage?
Chock for an open in the wire:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for continuity betweenthe No. 1 terminal of the radi-ator fan switch 2P connectorand body ground.
Check for an open in the wirebetween the .adialor fan switchand body glound. I ths wire is OF;choc* tor poor g.ound at G'101.
ls there continuity?
ls the cooling system OK?
Replsce the radialor fan switch.
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Relays
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 conti-
nuity when power is disconnected.
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. Blower motor high relay
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There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals when power and ground are connected to the
No. 3 and No. 4 terminals, and there should be no conti-
nuitv when oower is disconnected.
Rsdiator fan relay
Condenser fan relay
Compressor clutch relay
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A/C Service Tips and Precautions
The air conditioner system uses HFC-'134a (R-134a) refrigerant and polyalkyleneglycol {PAG) refrigerant 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 attempt to use R-12 servicing equipmenu damage to the air conditioner system or your servicing equipment will
resutr.
*KEIHIN SP-10:
. P/N 38897 - Pl3 - A01AH: 120 m{ (4 fl.oz, il.2 lmp.oz)
. P/N 38899 - Pl3 - A01: 40 mf 11113tl.oz,1.4 lmp.oz)
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 conditioner system,
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor or misl can irritats eyes, nose and throat. Avoid
breathing the air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist,
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
R 134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with compressed
air.
E@ Some mixtures of air and R-13,1a have been shown to be combustible at elevat€d pressures and can result
in fire or explosion causing iniury or property damage. Never use complessed air to pressure test R-l3,[a service equip-
ment or vehicle air conditioner systems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1. Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery whenever replacing air conditioning parts.
2. Keep moisture and dust out of the system. When disconnecting any lines, plug or cap the fittings immediately; don't
remove the caps or plugs until just before you reconnect each line.
3. Before connecting any hose or line. apply a few drops of refrigerant oilto the O-ring,
4. When tightening or loosening a fitting, use a second wrench to support the matching fitting.
5. When discharging the system, use a R l34a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station; don't release refrigerant
into the atmosphere.
6. Add refrigerant oil after replacing the following parts.
Note these items when handling refrigerant oil:
o To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refriger-
ant 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 contacts the paint, wash
it off immediately.
Condenser . 25 ml (5/6 tl.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Evaporator.,................................40 m/ 11 113ll.oz,l.4 lmp.ozl
Line or hose ........... 10 ml (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.oz)
Receiver/Dryer....... 10 ml (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.oz)
Leakage repair............................ 25 m/ (5/6 ll.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Compressor.......,..., For compressor replacement, subtract the volumg ol oil drained from the removed
compressor from 130 m{ (4 113 tl.oz, 1,6lmp.ozl, and drain the calculatsd volume of
oif from the now comprossor: 130 ml (,1 113 tl,oz, 1.6lmp'ozl - Volume of removed
compressor = Volume to drain from new compressor.
NOTE: Even if no oil is drained trom the removed compressor, don't drain more than
50mt 11 213ll,oz,1.8 lmp.oz) from the newcompressor.
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A/C System Torque Specifications
EVAPORATOR
SUCTION LINE
SUCTION HOSE
RECEIVER LINE ARECEIVEN LINE B
RECEIVER/ORYER
O Discharge hos€ to the compressor {6 x 1.0 mml.... 9.8 N.m 11.0 kgrf.m.7.2lbtftl
@ Condenser line to the condenser (6 x 1.0 mm)
@ Condensor line to the receiver/dryer {6 x 1.0 mm) ........9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbt.ft)
O Receiver line A to the receivor/dryer (6 x 1.0 mm) ...... ....................... 9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m.7.2 lbf.ft}
@ Receiver line B to th€ receive. line A
O R€ceiver tine C to the receivor line B
@ Recoiver line C to the evaporator (6 x 1'0 mml9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbtftl
O Sustion line to the evaporatot 16 x 1.0 mml
@ Sustion line to the suction hose...... 31 N.m (3.2 kgl.m, 23 lbf.ft)
@ Sucion hose to the qompressor (6 x 1.0 mm) .....'...' 9 8 N'm (1 0 kgt'm, 7'2 lbf'ftI
@ Compressor to the compressor bracket {8 x 1.25 mm) ... 24 N.m l2.il kgf'm, 17 lbf'ft}
@ Compressor bracket to the cylindsr block (10 x 1.25 mm) ................ ......... il,t N'm (4.5 kgt'm, 33 lbf'ft)
@ ldler pulley bracket to the compressor bracket (10 x 1.25 mm)..................... ,14 N.m (/r.5 kgf'm, 33 lbf'ft)
@ Lock nut of the sdiusting boh to the compressor bracket ......................... 24 N'm (2./t kgt'm, 17 lbf'ft)
@|d|erpu||eytotheid|orpu||eybracket.....'..........................'....\
.'.....'........'....44N.m(4.5kg''m'33|bf.f)
@ compressor bracket to the left front mount (12 x 1.25 mml ................... ............................ 59 N'm (6.0 kgt'm, /l:| lbf'ft1
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A/C System Service
Pressure Test Chart
NOTE: Performance Test is on page 22-56.
Test resultsRelatad symptomsPrcbable caus€Remody
Discharge (high)pressure 6bnormallyhagh
After stopping compressor, pressuredrops to about 200 kPa 12.0 kgtlcm,,28 psi) quickly, and then lalls gradualty.
Air in systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewith specified amount.Evacuation: see page 22-60Charging: see page 22-61No bubbles in sight glass whencondenser is cooled by waterExcessive refrigerant in systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewith specilied amount.Reduced or no air flow throughcondenser. Clogged condenser or radia-tor fins. Condenser or radiator fannot wo.king properly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpm.Check fan direction.
Line to condensor is excossivelv hot.Restricted flow of relrigerant insy$emFestricted lines
Discharge pressureabnormally lowExcessive bubbles in sight glass;condenser is not hot.Insufficient retrigerant inCheck for leak.Charge system.High and low pressures are balancedsoon after stopping compressor. Lowside is higher than normal.
. Faulty compressor discharge
. Faulty compressor seal
Replace the comprossor.
Outlet ot expansion valve is notfrosted, low-pressure gauge indicates
' Faulty expansion valve. Moisture in system. Replace. Discharge, evacuate, andrecharge with specified amount.Suction {low) pros,sure abnormallyExcessive bubbles in sight glass;condenser is not hot.Insufficiont relrigerant inRepair the leaks.Discharge, evacuate, andrecharge with specified amount.Charge as r€quired.Expansion valve is not frosted, andlow-pressure line is not cold. Low-pressure gauge indicates vacuum.
' Frozen expansion valvelMoisture in system). Faulty expansion valve
. Discharge, evacuate, andrecharge with specitied amount.. Replace th€ expansion valve.Discharge temperature is low, and theair llow trom vents is restricted.Frozen evaporatorRun the fan with compressor off,then check evaporator tempera,ture sensor.Expansion valve is frosted.Clogged expansion valveClean or replace.Feceiver/dryer outlet is cool, and inlotrs w6rm (should be warm duringoperation).
Clogged receiver/dryerReplace
Suction pressureabnormally highLow-pressure hose and check joint arecooler than tho temperature aroundevaporator.
. Expansion valve open too long. Loose expansion capillarytube
Repair or roplace.
Suction pressure is lowored whencondenser is cooled by water.Excessive refrigerant in systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewath specified amount.High and low-pressure are equalizedas soon as tho compressor is stopped,and both gauges tluctuate whilerunning.
Faulty gasketFaulty high-pressure valveForeign panicle stuck in high-
Replace the compressor.
Slction and dis,charge pressutesabnormally high
Reduced air flow through condens€r,. Clogged condenser orradiator tins. Condenser or radiator fannot working properly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpm.Check Ian direction.
No bubbles in sight glass whencondenser is cooled by walerExcessive refrigerant jn systemDischarge, evacuate, and rechargewith specified amount.Suction and dis-charge pressureabnormally low
Low-pressure hose and motalendareas are cooterlhan evaporator.Clogged or kinked low-pressure hose pansRepair or replace.
Temperature around expansion valvers too low compared with that aroundClogged high-pressure lineRepair or replace.
Refrigerant leaksCompressor clutch is diny.Compressor shaft seal leakingReplace the compressor.Compressor boltls) are dirty.Leaking around bolt(s)Tighton bolt{s) or replacecompressor.Compressor gasket is wet with oil.Gasket leakingReplace the compressor,
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