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Driver's Air Mix Control Motor Test

Special Tools Required 

Backprobe Set 07SAZ-001000A

NOTE: Before testing the motor, check for climate control DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS  ).
  1. Disconnect the 7P connector from the driver's air mix control motor.
    NOTE: Incorrectly applying power and ground to the air mix control motor will damage it. Follow the instructions carefully.
  2. Connect battery power to terminal No. 1 of the driver's air mix control motor, and ground terminal No. 2; the driver's air mix control motor should run, and stop at Max Cool. If it does not, reverse the connections; the driver's air mix control motor should run, and stop at Max Hot. When the driver's air mix control motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Air Mix Control Motor
    G08071081Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. If the driver's air mix control motor did not run in step  2, remove it, then check the driver's air mix control linkage and door for smooth movement.
    • If the linkage and door move smoothly, replace the driver's air mix control motor (see DRIVER'S AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR REPLACEMENT  ).
    • If the linkage or door sticks or binds, repair them as needed.
    • If the air mix control motor runs smoothly, go to step 4.
  4. Measure the resistance between terminals No. 5 and No. 7 of the driver's air mix control motor. It should be between 4.2 and 7.8 kΩ.
  5. Reconnect the air mix control motor 7P connector, then turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
  6. Using the backprobe set (07SAZ-001000A), measure the voltage between terminals No. 3 and No. 7.

    Max Cool: About 1.0 V 

    Max Hot: About 4.0 V 

  7. If either the resistance or the voltage readings are not as specified, replace the driver's air mix control motor (see DRIVER'S AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR REPLACEMENT  ).