RECIRCULATION Control Motor Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Honda Prelude. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: During this procedure, if polarity of test battery is reversed, the mode control motor may be damaged. Also, do not run motor for more than a few seconds.

Turn ignition off. Unplug recirculation control motor connector. Connect battery positive lead to terminal No. 1 of recirculation control motor connector. See Fig 1 . Ground terminals No. 2 and 3.
Motor should run smoothly. Disconnect lead from either one of the ground terminals. Door should stop at fresh or recirculation position, depending on which lead was disconnected. If motor does not operate as specified, check for binding door or door linkage. If door and linkage are okay, replace motor.

Fig 1: Recirculation Control Motor Terminal ID (Prelude)

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