Mode Control Motor Test; Mode Control Motor Replacement - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

BD
Mode Control Motor Test
1. Disconnect the IP connector from the mode control
motor.
2, Connect battery power to the No. 2 terminal, and
ground the No. 1 terminal; the mode control motor
should run smoothly, and stop at Vent. If it doesn't,
reverse the connections; the mode control motor
should run smoothly, and stop at Defrost. When the
mode control motor stops running, disconnect
battery power immediately.
M O D E C O N T R O L M O T O R
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2 3 4 5 6 7
3. Use a digital multimeter with an output of 1 mA or
less at the 20 k il range. With the mode control
motor running as in step 2, check for continuity
between the No. 3, 4, 5, 6 terminals and the No. 7
terminal individually. There should be continuity
for a moment at each terminal.
Mode Control Motor Replacement
1. Remove the wire harness clip (A), then disconnect
the 7P connector (B) from the mode control motor
(C). Remove the rods (D) of the mode control motor
from the mode control linkage (E). Remove the self-
tapping screws and the mode control motor from
the heater unit.
2. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, make sure the motor runs
smoothly.
4. If the mode control motor does not run in step 2,
remove it, then check the mode control linkage and
doors for smooth movement.
• If the linkage and doors move smoothly, replace
the mode control motor.
• If the linkage or doors sticks or binds, repair them
as needed.
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