Driver's Air Mix Control Motor Test

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Special Tools Required

Backprobe Set 07SAZ-001000A (2)

NOTE: Before testing the motor, check for HVAC DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )

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
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 doesn't, 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 Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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
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
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
Using the backprobe set, measure the voltage between terminals No 3 and No 7
Max Cool About 1.0 V

Max Hot About 4.0 V
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 )