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Honda CR-V Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Troubleshooting ➜ Sunlight Sensor Test

8. If either the resistance or voltage readings are not as specified, replace the recirculation control  
motor.  
INSTALLATION  
1. Glove Box - Move  
1. Install the glove box (A). Make sure the glove box stops (B) snap into place securely.  
2. Install the glove box damper hook (C).  
Fig. 148: Identifying Glove Box, Stops And Damper Hook  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEST  
TEST  
NOTE:  
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to  
prevent damage.  
Before testing the sensor, check for climate control DTCs.  
1. Sunlight Sensor - Test  
1. Remove the sunlight sensor (A) with connector connected.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
3. Measure the voltage between (+) probe on terminal No. 2 and (-) probe on terminal No. 3 with the  
connector connected.  
NOTE:  
The voltage readings will not change under the light of a flashlight or  
a fluorescent lamp.  
Voltage should be:  
3.56 V with no sunlight or sensor covered up  
Less than 3.56 V with sunlight on sensor (depending on sunlight intensity)  
4. If the voltage is not as specified, replace the sunlight sensor.  
Fig. 149: Identifying Sunlight Sensor And Connector  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
A/C SYSTEM TEST RESULT (CLIMATE CONTROL)  
Test Results  
Related Symptoms  
Probable Cause  
Low refrigerant charge  
Driver's and passenger's  
side A/C vent  
temperatures may vary  
by approximately 20° F  
(11°C) or more  
Suction pressure may be low  
Expansion valve not  
opening sufficiently  
Driver's or passenger's air mix door DTCs  
present  
One air mix door stuck or  
inoperative  
Discharge pressure reduced when A/C  
condenser cooled with water spray  
Significant refrigerant  
overcharge  
Restricted/weak airflow through A/C  
condenser  
Dirty A/C condenser or  
damaged fins  
Discharge pressure  
abnormally High  
With doors open, fresh air selected, and  
radiator and A/C condenser fans run on  
high speed, temperature drop across A/C  
condenser inlet to outlet is less than  
about 41 °F (5 °C) while A/C  
Debris between A/C  
condenser and radiator  
Radiator and/or A/C  
condenser fan(s)