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Honda CR-V Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Troubleshooting ➜ Blower Power Transistor Test (Climate Control)

Fig. 50: Identifying Air Mix Control Motor Connector  
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2. Connect battery power to terminal No. 7 of the air mix control motor, and ground terminal No. 6;  
the air mix control motor should run smoothly, and stop at MAX HOT. If it does not, reverse the  
connections; the air mix control motor should run smoothly, and stop at MAX COOL. When the air  
mix control motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.  
3. If the air mix control motor did not run in step 2, remove it, then check the air mix control linkage  
and door for smooth movement.  
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If the linkage and door move smoothly, go to step 4.  
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If the linkage or door sticks or binds, repair them as needed.  
4. Measure the resistance between terminals No. 1 and No. 3. It should be between 4.2 kohms and 7.8  
kohms.  
5. Reconnect the air mix control motor connector.  
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
7. Using the backprobe set, measure the voltage between terminals No. 1 and No. 2.  
MAX COOL: About 0.5 V  
MAX HOT: About 4.0 V  
8. If either the resistance or the voltage readings are not as specified, replace the air mix control  
motor.  
BLOWER POWER TRANSISTOR TEST (CLIMATE CONTROL)  
REMOVAL  
1. Passenger's Dashboard Undercover  
1. Gently pull down the passenger's dashboard undercover (A) to detach the clips (B), then pull away  
the undercover to release the pins (C) from the holder (D).  
Fig. 51: Identifying Passenger's Dashboard Undercover, Clips, Pins And Holder  
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2. Glove Box  
1. Remove the bolts (A).  
Fig. 52: Identifying Glove Box Bolts  
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2. Release both glove box stops (A) by pushing them in, then let the glove box (B) hang down.  
Fig. 53: Identifying Glove Box Stops And Glove Box  
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3. Detach the glove box damper hook (A), then remove the glove box (B).  
Fig. 54: Removing Glove Box  
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3. Glove Box Frame  
1. Remove the glove box frame (A).  
Fig. 55: Identifying Glove Box Frame  
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4. Passenger's Heater Duct  
1. Remove the passenger's heater duct (A).  
Fig. 56: Identifying Passenger's Heater Duct  
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5. Power Transistor  
1. Remove the power transistor (A).  
Fig. 57: Identifying Power Transistor  
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6. Shift Lever Panel (AT)  
1. Carefully pry out the shift lever panel (A) with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (B, C)  
and the hooks (D), then remove the shift lever panel.  
Fig. 58: Identifying Shift Lever Panel, Clips And Hooks  
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7. Driver's Inner Dashboard Trim Panel  
1. Carefully pry out the driver's inner dashboard trim panel (A) with the appropriate trim tool to  
detach the clips (B), then remove the driver's inner dashboard trim panel.  
Fig. 59: Identifying Driver's Inner Dashboard Trim Panel  
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8. Climate Control Unit Assembly  
1. Remove the climate control unit assembly (A), then disconnect the connector (B).  
Fig. 60: Identifying Climate Control Unit Assembly And Connector  
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TEST  
1. Power Transistor - Test  
1. Measure the resistance between terminals No. 2 and No. 4 of the power transistor. It should be  
about 1.5 kohms.  
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If the resistance is within the specifications, go to step 3.  
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If the resistance is not within the specifications, replace the power transistor.  
NOTE:  
Also check the blower motor. Power transistor failure can be caused  
by a defective blower motor.  
2. Reconnect the power transistor connector.  
Fig. 61: Identifying Power Transistor Connector  
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3. Connect climate control unit connector terminals No. 7 and No. 12 with a jumper wire.  
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
5. Check that the blower motor runs.  
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If the blower motor does not run, replace the power transistor.  
NOTE: A faulty blower motor can cause the power transistor to fail.  
Before replacing the power transistor, check the blower motor  
for binding, and replace it if necessary.  
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If the blower motor runs, the power transistor is OK.  
Fig. 62: Climate Control Unit 32 P Connector Terminals Layout  
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INSTALLATION  
1. Climate Control Unit Assembly  
1. Connect the connector (A), then install the climate control unit assembly (B).  
Fig. 63: Identifying Climate Control Unit Assembly And Connector  
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2. Driver's Inner Dashboard Trim Panel  
1. Install the driver's inner dashboard trim panel (A). Make sure the clips (B) snap into place securely.  
Fig. 64: Identifying Driver's Inner Dashboard Trim Panel And Clips  
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3. Shift Lever Panel (AT)  
1. Install the shift lever panel (A). Make sure the clips (B, C) and the hooks (D) snap into place  
securely.  
Fig. 65: Identifying Shift Lever Panel, Clips And Hooks  
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4. Power Transistor  
1. Install the power transistor (A).  
Fig. 66: Identifying Power Transistor  
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5. Passenger's Heater Duct  
1. Install the passenger's heater duct (A).  
Fig. 67: Identifying Passenger's Heater Duct  
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6. Glove Box Frame  
1. Install the glove box frame (A).  
Fig. 68: Identifying Glove Box Frame  
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7. Glove Box  
1. Install the glove box (A), then install the glove box damper hook (B).  
Fig. 69: Installing Glove Box  
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2. Install the bolts (A).  
Fig. 70: Identifying Glove Box Bolts With Torque Specifications  
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8. Passenger's Dashboard Undercover  
1. Install the passenger's dashboard undercover (A). Make sure the clips (B) snap into place securely,  
and the pins (C) into the holder (D) securely.  
Fig. 71: Identifying Passenger's Dashboard Undercover, Clips And Pins  
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BLOWER POWER TRANSISTOR TEST (MANUAL A/C)  
REMOVAL  
1. Passenger's Dashboard Undercover  
1. Gently pull down the passenger's dashboard undercover (A) to detach the clips (B), then pull away  
the undercover to release the pins (C) from the holder (D).