Recirculation Control Motor Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the glove box. While holding the glove box, release the glove box stops on each side from the dashboard by pushing them in, then lower the glove box (see step 1 ).
- Disconnect the 7P connector from the recirculation control motor.NOTE: Incorrectly applying power and ground to the recirculation control motor will damage it. Follow the instructions carefully.
- Connect battery power to terminal No. 1 of the recirculation control motor, and ground terminals No. 5 and No. 7; the recirculation control motor should run smoothly. To avoid damaging the recirculation control motor, do not reverse power and ground. Disconnect terminals No. 5 or No. 7 from ground; the recirculation control motor should stop at Fresh (when terminal No. 5 is disconnected) or Recirculate (when terminal No. 7 is disconnected). Don't cycle the recirculation control motor for a long time.
- If the recirculation control motor did not run in step 3, remove it, then check the recirculation control linkage and door for smooth movement.
- If the linkage and door move smoothly, replace the recirculation control motor (see RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
- If the linkage or door sticks or binds, repair them as needed.