Honda HR-V: A/C System Description - Overview
The air conditioning system regulates temperature air outlet by mixing cold and warm air in an appropriate ratio. The heater core and evaporator core are installed in the heater unit and has the air mix damper and the mode control damper. The blower unit is composed of a blower motor, the recirculation control damper and the air conditioner filter. The blower unit is connected to a heater unit by the duct integral with the blower unit.
System Diagram
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Fig. 2: A/C System Diagram
Air Flow Diagram
NOTE: The following illustration of the A/C system is just to give an example of what a normal item would look like. Therefore, the door shape of the damper, the number of doors, the appearance of the heater core and the evaporator core and so forth, and the layout of parts may vary depending on the model.
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Fig. 3: A/C Air Flow Diagram
Refrigerant Cycle
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Fig. 4: A/C Refrigerant Flow Diagram
Heater Control (Without Climate Control)
The temperature control and air outlet position are mechanically switched by connecting between each damper of the heater control and heater unit with the wire cable. The fan volume can be changed stepwise by changing the fan motor voltage with the fan switch rotation.
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The climate control unit has a function to change the set temperature +2.7 ºF
(+1.5 ºC) or -2.7 ºF (-1.5
ºC) degrees.
NOTE: Verify that the climate cont
Rear Window Defogger System Description - Control/Function
The Timer Function (Without Climate Control)
The rear window defogger provides the timer control function that is
controlled by the HVAC control unit. The
timer control is operated by turning the veh
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NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
VSA will set this DTC if any SRS DTCs exist.
1. Problem verification:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
Check for DTCs wit
Tire and Wheel Replacement
Replace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating,
and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire's sidewall). Using tires
of a
different size or construction can cause the ABS, vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system, hill start assist, and the AWD* system to w
