Evap HONDA CR-V 2000 RD1-RD3 / 1.G Repair Manual

Description
The air conditioner system removes heat from the passenger compartment by circulating refrigerant through the systemas shown below.
High'temperature/ High-temperature/
high-pressure gas h igh-pressure liquid
Suction and compression Radiation of heat
High-temperature/
high-pressu re liq uidr raps oeons,
and removes
motsture
More liquidified
row-pressure vapor
EVAPoRAToR (-l EXPANSToN vAL
SUCTION LINEtLow-PRESSURE S|OEt
LIOUID LINE
CONDENSER
coMpREssoR Il- coruoerusenl* necetve
Less moisturized
low-pressure vapor
Absorption of heat
DISCHARGE LINEIHIGH.PRESSURE SIDEI
This vehicle uses HFC-I34a (R-l34a) refrigerant which does not contain chlorofluorocarbons. Pay attention to the follow-ing service items:
. Do not mix refrigerants CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-l34a (R-134a). They are not compatible.. Use only the recommended polyalkyleneglycol (PAG) refrigerant oil (SP-10) designed for the R-134a compressor.Intermixing the recommended (PAG) refrigerant oil with any other refrigerant oil will result in compressor failure.. Afl Ay'C 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-12 parts.
. Use a halogen gas leak detector designed for refrigerant R-134a.. R-12 and R-134a refrigerant servicing equipment are not interchangeable. Use only a recovery/recycling/charging stationthat is U.L.iisted and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to service R-134a air conditioning system.. Always recover the refrigerant R-134a with an approved recovery/recycling/charging station before disconnecting anylVC fitting.
EVAPORAYOR
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Self-diagnosis Function
The heater control panel has a self-diagnosis function.
Running the Self-diagnosis Function'97 mod€l:
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll), then set the mode control dial to the Vent position, and the recirculation controt switch toRecirculate {recirculation indicator light comes on). Press and hold the recirculation control switch to Fresh (recirculation indi-cator light goes off). Continue to hold the switch; the recirculation indicator light will come on for two seconds. then it willblink the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) to indicate a iaulty component. lf no DTC'S are found, the indicator liqht will notblink atter the initial two second light.
'98 - 00 models:
Set the mode control dial to the Vent position, and turn the ignition switch ON (ll). Within six seconds after turning the igni-tion switch on, press the recirculation control switch the required number of times depending on the recirculation indicatorlight status:
.lftheindicatorlightisON,presstherecirculationcontrol switch five times..lftheindicatorlightisOFF,presstherecirculationcontrol switch six I|mes.The recirculation indicator light will come on for two seconds, then blink the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) to indicate afaulty component. lf no DTC'S are found, the indicator light will not blink after the initial two second liqht.
DTC Indicaiion Pattern {See DTC 3}:
Rocirculationindicatorlight on
Recirculrtionindicatorlighi off'97 model:P.ess and hold th6 recircul.tioncontrol switch'98 - 00 modek:Within six second3 atter theignition switch b turned ON (lll.Prass the rocirculation controlswitch the required number oltimes depending on the r6circu-lation indicator light striu3
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RECIRCULANONINDICATOR LIGHT
In case of multiple problems, the recirculation indicator light indicate only one DTC that is the least number of blinks.
Resetiing the Solf.diagnosis Funqtion
Turning the ignition switch OFF will cancel the self-diagnosis function. After service work, run the self-diaqnosis functiononce again to check that there is no other Droblem.
MODE CONTROL OIAL
Diagnostic
trouble
code {DTCI
R6circulation
indicator lightComponent with problsmPossiblo causcSee page
'lOne blinkAir mix control molorOpen or short circuit, obstructed door,
faulty motor22-12
2Two blinksElower motorOpen or short circuit, faultv motor22-14,16
Three blinksEvaporator temperature sensorOpon or short circuit, faulty sensor22-20
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Troubleshooting
Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Recirculation indicator light indicates Diagnostic Trouble code (OTC) 3: A problem in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit.
The evaporator temperature sensor is a temperature dependent resistor {thermistor}. The resistance of the thermistordecreases as the evaporator outlet air temperature increases.
EVAPORATOR TEMPEMTURE SENSOR
Terminal side of mal€ terminals
RESISTANCEko
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HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTOR
Wire side of fema16 terminals
Self-diagnosis circuit check indicates a problem in the avapora-tor tempeleture ssnsor circuit,
Ch€ck the ev.porato. tempera-ture sensor:1. Disconnect the evaporatortemperature sensor 2P con-
2. Measure the resistancebetween the No. 1 and No. 2torminals of the evaporatortemperature sensor.
ls the resistance within the speci,fications shown on the 9raph.
Check lor a short in the wire:l Remove the heater controlpanel (see page 22-46).2. Check tor continuity betweenthe No.2 terminal ol theheater control panel 20P con,nector and body ground.
Repai. short in the wir6 betwa€nlhe hoater control Danol and theevaporatoa tampereturc senSoa.
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From page 22-20
Chock tor an oDen in th€ wire:Check for continuity betlveen theNo. 2 terminal of the heater con-trol oanel 20P connector and theNo.2 terminal oI the evaporatortemperature sensor 2P connoctor.
Fopair open in the wiro betweentho heato. control penel and theevaporator tempetatule sensor.
Check for rn opsn in tha wiJe:Check for continuity between theNo. 9 terminal of the heater control oanel 20P connector and theNo. 'l terminal ot the evaporatortemperature sensor 2P connector,
Ropair open in tho wire betwegnthe heater control oanel and theevaporator tgmpcrature sen3or.
Chgck fol loose wiros or pool
connectrons at the hoator controloan6l 20P connector and at theeveporator temperatura Sensol2P connector. It the connectionsare good, substitute a known-good he.tel contlol panel, andrech€ck. ll thg symptom/indica-tion 90o3 rwey, roplsce the origi-nal heater control oanel.
HEATER CONTROL PANEL 2OP CONNECTORWire side ol female terminals
EVAPORATOB TEMPERATURE SENSOR2P CONNECTORWire side oI temale terminals
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Troubleshooting
Heater Control Panel Input/Output Signals
HEATER CONTROL PANEL CONNECTORS
8P CONNECTOR
Wire side of female terminals
2OP CONNECTOR
8P CONNECTOR
Cavitylrvire cololSignalCavityWire cololSignal
'lBLK/TE LIG2 (POWER)INPUTREDDASH LIGHTS ERIGHT-
NESS CONTROLLERCUTPUT
2GRN/REDRECIRCULATEINPUTRE D/BLK
COMBINATION LIGHT
SWITCH (Via No. 30 (7.5 A)
fuse)
INPUT
GRN/VVHTFRESHINPUT1BLKGROUNDOUTPUT
BLUI/ELREAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER RELAYCUTPUT8BLU/BLKBLOWER FEEDBACKINPUT
20P CONNECTOR
CavityWire colorSignalCavityWire colorSignal
1GRYAIR MIX POTENTIAL +5VOUTPUT'llWHT/BLUBACK PU (POWER)INPUT
2GRNEVAPORATOR TEMPERA.
TURE SENSOROUTPUT12YELMODE HEAT/DEFINPUT
13BLU/BLKMODE HEATINPUT
14GRN/YELMODE HEAT/VENTINPUT
ICYEUREDMODE VENTINPUT
6PNI(BLKAIR MIX POTENTIALINPUTtoYEUBLUMODE DEFINPUT
717RED/BLUAIR MIX COOLOUTPUI
8ORNrur'HTBLOWER MOTOR HIGH
RELAYINPUT18RE D/VE LAIR MIX HOTOUTPUI
BRNSENSOR GROUNDINPUT'19BRNA/VHTIVIODE MOTOR GROUNDINPUT
10BLU,ryVHTA"/C PRESSURE SWITCHINPUT20T GRN/BLKPOWER TRANSISTOR BASECUTPUT
22-40
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Evaporator Temperature
SensorPower Transistor
Test
Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance
with a digital multimeter. Then pour hot water on the
sensor, and check lor change in resistance.
Compare the resistance reading between the No. | 8nd
No. 2 terminals of the evaporator temperature sensor
with the specifications shown in the following graph;
resistance should be within the specifications.
EVAPOBATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOB
Terminal side ol male terminals
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12V 1.2-3.1W
No. 2 ILT GRN/BLK)
No. I IBLU/BLK)
Test
1.Disconnect the 3P connector from the oower tran-
st$or.
Carefully release the lock tab on the No. 2 terminal in
the 3P connector, then remove the terminal and insu-
late it from body ground.
Connect a 1.2 - 3.4 W bulb between the No, 1 and
the No,2 cavity on the 3P connectol
Reconnect the 3P connector to the power transistor.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll). and check that the
blower motor runs.
a lf the blower motor runs at half soeed the oower
transistor is OK, replace the heater control panel.
. lf ths blower motor does not run at half soeed,
reDlaca the Dower transistor.
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Heater Control PanelBlower Unit
Replacement
'1.Remove the center panel together with the heater
control panel and the audio unit (see section 20).
Remove the self-tapping screws and the heater con-
trol panel from the center panel.
3. lnstall in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER PANEL
22-46
1.
Replacement
Bemove the evaporator (see page 22-48),
Disconnect the connectors from the blower motor,
the blower motor high relay, the power transistor
and the recirculation control motor. Remove the
wire harness clio from the recirculation control
motor, and release the wire harness from the clamp
on the blower unit. Remove the mounting bolts, the
mounting nut and the blower unit.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (r,0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbl.ftl
9.E N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2lbtftl
lnstall in the reverse order of removal. Make sure
that there is no air leakage.
6x1.0mm
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Evaporator
Replacement
1.Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/
charging station (see page 22-59).
Remove the battery.
Remove each bolt, then disconnect the suction and
receiver lines from the evaporator. Plug or cap the
lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid
moisture and dust contamination,
RECEIVER LINE
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Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the self-tapping screw and the passenger's
dashboard lower cover, then remove the bolts and
the glove box frame together with the knee bolster.
GLOVE BOX FRAME
KNEE
22-44
6. Disconnect the connector from the evaoorator tem-
oerature sensor. and remove the wire harness from
the evaporator. Remove the self-tapping screws, the
mounting bolt and the mounting nut. Disconnect
the drain hose, then remove the evaporator.
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EVAPORATOR
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Install in the reverse order of removal, and note of
these items.
. lf you're installing a new evaporator, add refrig-
erant oil (SP.10) (see page 22-541.
Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fit-
ting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil
before installing them. Be su.e to use the right
O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134alto avoid leakage.
Apply sealant to the grommets.
Make sure that there is no air Ieakage.
Charge the system (see page 22-6'll, and test its
performance (see page 22-56]-,
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}-Overhaul
1. Remove the filter lid. then pull out the A/C filter
assembly.
Pull out the evaporator temperature sensor from
the evaporator fins.
Remove the self-tapping screws and the clamps
from the housings.
Carefully separate the housings, then remove the
evaporator.
lf necessary, remove the expansion valve When
loosening the nuts of the expansion valve, use a sec-
ond wrench to hold the expansion valve or the evapo-
rator line. Otherwise, they can be damaged.
6. Reassemble the evaporator in the reverse order of
disassembly. Make note of these items.
. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before
installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings
for HFC-'134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
. Install the expansion valve capillary tube with
the capillary tube in contact with the outlet line
directly, and wrap it with electricaltape.
. Reinstall the evaporator temperature sensor to
its original location.
. Make sure that there is no air leakage.
ELECTRICAL TAPEReplace.Make sure there is no foreign matter stuck between
the capillary tube and outlet line.
CAPILLARY TUAE
EXPANSION VALVE
4.
TEMPERATURESENSORlest, page 22-41
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I-OWER HOUSINGA/C FILTER ASSEMBLY
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