A/C - Not Cooling, Engine Overheating

99-014

February 16, 1999

Applies To: 1997 CR-V - Thru VIN JHLRD1...VC051263
1997 Prelude - ALL

A/C Does Not Cool Properly

SYMPTOM
The A/C does not cool well, or it does not cool at all. The temperature gauge may read high, or the vehicle may overheat. The radiator fan fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box may also be blown.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The brushes in the radiator fan motor are contaminated.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the radiator fan motor.

PARTS INFORMATION
Cooling Fan Motor (CR-V):
P/N 19030-P3F-024, H/C 5322821

Cooling Fan Motor (Prelude):
P/N 19030-P5M-004, H/C 5199989

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Failed part, CR-V: P/N 19030-P3F-024
H/C 5322821
Failed part, Prelude: P/N 19030-P5M-004
H/C 5199989
Defect code: 032
Contention code: B02
Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Unplug the 2P connector for the radiator fan motor.

2. Remove the radiator fan shroud from the radiator (four bolts).

3. Remove the radiator fan from the fan motor (one nut).

4. Remove the fan motor from the fan shroud (three screws). Discard the fan motor.

5. Install the new fan motor onto the fan shroud, and secure it with the original three screws.

6. Install the radiator fan onto the fan motor shaft, and secure it with the original retaining nut. Torque the retaining nut to 4.4 Nm (3.3 lb-ft).

7. Reinstall the radiator fan shroud onto the radiator, and secure it with the original retaining bolts. Torque the bolts to 7 Nm (5 lb-ft).

8. Plug in the 2P connector for the fan motor.

9. If the radiator fan fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box is blown, replace it.

10. Start the engine, and turn on the A/C. Make sure that both the radiator fan and condenser fan are running and that the radiator fan is blowing air toward the engine. Check the air temperature at the dashboard vents.





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