Honda HR-V: Outside Air Temperature Sensor Removal, Installation, and Test
Removal & Installation
1. Front Bumper - Remove
2. Outside Air Temperature Sensor - Remove
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- Disconnect the connector (A)
- Lift the tab (B) to release the lock, then remove the outside air
temperature sensor (C).
3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
Test
NOTE:
- Before testing the motor, check for climate control DTCs - Refer to: How
to Troubleshoot the Climate
Control System, or How to Troubleshoot the Body Electrical. (With Climate
Control)
- Before testing the motor, check for HVAC control DTCs. (Without Climate
Control)
1. Outside Air Temperature Sensor - Test
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- Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance. Then pour warm
water on
the sensor, and check for a change in resistance
- Compare the resistance reading between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 of the
outside
air temperature sensor with the specifications shown in the graph; the
resistance
should be within the specifications
- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the outside air
temperature sensor.
REAR AIR OUTLET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
1. Rear Bumper - Remove
2. Rear Air Outlet - Remove
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3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
RECEIVER/DRYER DESICCANT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
1. A/C Condenser - Remove
2. Desiccant - Remove
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3. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Install the desiccant as quickly as possible to prevent the system
from absorbing moisture from
the air.
- If you are installing a new desiccant, add the appropriate
refrigerant oil for the A/C
compressor which installed to the vehicle.
- New O-rings should be used at each fitting. Prior to installation,
apply a thin coat of the same refrigerant oil used in the A/C
compressor. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a
(R-134a) to avoid leakage.
- Charge the system with the specified amount of R- 134a refrigerant.
SUNLIGHT SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal & Installation
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sunlight sensor and the dashboard.
1. Sunlight Sensor - Remove
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- Pull out the sunlight sensor (A)
- Disconnect the connector (B).
2. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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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
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
SEE MORE:
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
High/Low beam headlight: 60/55 W (HB2 for halogen bulb type)
■High/Low Beam Headlight
1. Remove the coupler.
2. Remove the rubber weather seal.
3. Remove the hold-down wire, then remove
the bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the hold-down wire. Ho
Inspection
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for
2WD.
Warm Up TWC (WU-TWC)
1. WU-TWC - Remove - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC),
or Under-Floor
TWC Removal and Installation (KA/KC)
2. WU-TWC - Inspect
Using a flashlight (A) and plug