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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA19972.2CL STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSA/C-HEATER SYSTEM - AUTOMATICTESTINGMODE CONTROL MOTOR
1997 Acura 2.2CL Standard
Mode Control Motor
1997 Acura 2.2CL StandardSECTION Mode Control Motor
- Disconnect mode control motor 7-pin connector. Connect battery voltage mode control motor terminal No. 1 and ground terminal No. 7. See Fig 1
. Connect jumper wire between terminal No. 7 and terminal No. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 individually, in order. Mode control motor should run and stop.NOTE: If mode control motor does not run when jumping terminal No. 1, jump terminal No. 1 again after jumping all others. Mode control motor is okay if it runs after jumping terminal No. 1 again.
- If mode control still does not run, remove mode control motor. Check mode control motor linkage and doors for smooth operation. If doors and linkage are okay, replace mode control motor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.