Honda HR-V: HVAC System - Diagnostics
DTC TROUBLESHOOTING
DTC INDICATOR 2 : HVAC CONTROL UNIT INTERNAL ERROR
1. Problem verification:
- Clear the history DTCs.
- Do the Self-Diagnostic Function.
- Checking for DTCs.
Does the RECIRCULATION indicator blink twice?
YES
Replace the HVAC control unit.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
DTC INDICATOR 3 A PROBLEM IN THE RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT, LINKAGE, DOOR, OR MOTOR
1. Problem verification:
- Clear the history DTCs.
- Do the Self-Diagnostic Function.
- Checking for DTCs.
Does the RECIRCULATION indicator blink twice?
YES
Replace the HVAC control unit.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
DTC INDICATOR 3 A PROBLEM IN THE RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT, LINKAGE, DOOR, OR MOTOR
1. Problem verification:
- Clear the history DTCs.
- Do the Self-Diagnostic Function.
- Checking for DTCs.
Does the RECIRCULATION indicator blink three times?
YES
Go to step 2.
NO
Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the recirculation control motor circuit.
2. Open wire check (F/R MTR(REC)/M-REC line):
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
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Inspection & Adjustment
A/C SYSTEM CONTAMINATION INSPECTION
Inspection
NOTE:
If the A/C compressor failure is diagnosed, always use this inspection
to check the extent of
contamination in the A/C system.
The parts illu
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EPS System Description - Overview
System Outline
This vehicle is equipped with electrical power steering (EPS). The driver's
steering force is assisted by an
electric motor at the steering column. Compared to a hydraulic assist power
steering system, EPS is more
efficient because it does not need an engine driven oil pump to gener
DTC Troubleshooting, Testing
DTC TROUBLESHOOTING
VSA SYSTEM DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
TESTING
VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE
Special Tools Required
MVCI unit with
the latest control
module (CM)
update software
installed
Procedure
NOTE: High temperature in the engine compartment might cause the VSA
modulator-control uni
