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Climate Control Unit Power, Ground, and Communication Circuit Troubleshooting

  1. Check the No. 36 (10A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

    Is the fuse OK? 

    YES  - Go to step  2.

    NO  - Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blows again, check for a short in the No. 36 (10A) fuse circuit. ■

  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  3. Measure the voltage between climate control unit connector A (36P) terminal No. 19 and body ground.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  - Go to step  4.

    NO  - Repair open in the wire between the No. 36 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the climate control unit. ■

    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Climate Control Unit Connector A (36P) Terminal No. 19 & Body Ground
    G05966077Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Measure the voltage between climate control unit connector A (36P) terminal No. 4 and body ground.

    Is there less than 0.5 V? 

    YES  - Go to step  5.

    NO  - Check for an open in the wire between the climate control unit and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G403. ■

    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Climate Control Unit Connector A (36P) Terminal No. 4 & Body Ground
    G05966078Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Disconnect climate control unit connector A (36P).
  7. Check for continuity between the following terminals of the gauge control module 32P connector and climate control unit connector A (36P).

    36P: 32P: 

    No. 35: No. 20

    No. 36: No. 19

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Check for loose wires or poor connections at climate control unit connector A (36P). If the connections are good, substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. ■

    NO  - Repair open in the wire between the Climate control unit and the gauge control module. ■

    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Climate Control Unit Connector A (36P) Terminal No. 4 & Body Ground
    G05966079Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.