Mode Control Motor - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Mode Control Motor

Replacement
1. Lower the steering column assembly (see
section 17).
2. Loosen the mounting bolts of the PGM-FI main
relay/steering column control unit bracket.
3. Disconnect the wire harness clip and the connector
from the mode control motor, then remove the self-
tapping screws and the mode control motor.
WIRE
HARNESS
CLIP
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. After installa-
tion, make sure the mode control motor runs
smoothly.
MODE CONTROL MOTOR
Test
1. Disconnect the 5P connector from the mode control
motor.
2. Connect battery power to the No. 1 terminal of the
mode control motor and ground the No. 5 terminal;
the mode control motor should run, and stop at
VENT. If it doesn't, reverse the connections; the
mode control motor should run, and stop at DEF.
NOTE: If the mode control motor does not run,
remove it, then check the mode control linkage and
doors for smooth movement. If they move smoothly,
replace the mode control motor.
MODE CONTROL MOTOR
5P CONNECTOR
3. Measure the resistance between the No. 2 and No. 3
terminals. It should be between 4.8 to 7.2 k .
4. Measure the resistance between the No. 3 and No. 4
terminals. It should be between 0.96 to 1.44 k
VENT and between 3.84 to 5.76 k at DEF.
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