Recall - Blower Motor Connector Overheating: Overview
10-012March 15, 2010
Applies To:
2006-07 Ridgeline - ALL
Safety Recall: Blower Motor 2P Connector May Be Damaged
BACKGROUND
The 2P wire harness connector on the HVAC blower motor can become damaged if a front seat passenger accidentally kicks it. Over time, a damaged blower motor connector could overheat, causing it or the insulation on its wires to melt. A melted blower motor connector causes the blower motor to stop working. Melted wire insulation on the blower motor connector can create a short circuit that blows the blower motor fuse, causes a failure of the HVAC control unit (blower motor operates only on high speed) or, in rare cases, may cause a fire.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Not all vehicles in the Applies To range are affected by this campaign. To verify vehicle eligibility, you must check at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition, check for a punch mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign has already been completed.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. As a matter of federal law, these vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check the blower motor 2P connector, its coupler, and its wires. If the connector, the coupler, and the wires are OK, install a blower motor kit. If the 2P connector, its coupler, or its wires are damaged, replace the blower motor, and install a blower motor kit.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE:
Very few affected vehicles will require a new blower motor.
Blower Motor Kit:
(Contains A/C wire harness, blower motor coupler, and blower motor cover)
RTL and RTS models - P/N 06320-SJC-305
RT and RTX models - P/N 06320-SJC-306
Blower Motor: P/N 79310-SJC-A02
(Use only if needed.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Failed Part: P/N 32157-SJC-A00
Defect Code: 5YK00
Symptom Code: R2700
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the blower motor (two screws). The cover will not be reused; the screws will be reused.
2. Disconnect the blower motor coupler by pressing sideways on its tabs with a small flat-tip screwdriver while pulling down on the blower motor harness.
3. Closely inspect the blower motor coupler, the 2P connector, and the connector wires:
^ If the coupler, the connector, and the wires are OK (no signs of melting, burning, or any other damage), go to step 5.
^ If you find any damage to the connector, the coupler, or the wires (signs of melting, burning, or other damage), go to step 4.
4. Remove the blower motor, and install a new one:
NOTE:
Very few vehicles will require a new blower motor.
^ Refer to page 21-60 of the 2006-2008 Ridgeline Service Manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword BLOWER, then select Blower Unit Component Replacement from the list.
5. Open the glove box, remove the two glove box stops, then lower the glove box.
6. Remove the dashboard center lower cover:
^ Refer to page 20-84 of the 2006-2008 Ridgeline Service Manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords DASH CENTER, and select Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal/Installation from the list.
7. Remove the A/C wire harness, and install a new one. Make sure to securely connect all harness connectors and harness clips.
^ Refer to page 22-53 of the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords A/C WIRE, and select the A/C Wire Harness Connector and Harness Locations diagram from the list.
8. Install a new blower motor coupler (already included with new blower motors), then connect the blower motor 2P connector to the coupler.
NOTE:
Make sure the release tabs on both sides of the coupler (motor side and connector side) are securely attached.
9. Install a new blower motor cover:
^ Slide the blower motor wire harness through the slot in the cover, then attach the two harness clips.
^ Secure the new cover to the blower motor with the two screws from the original cover.
10. Reinstall the dashboard center lower cover, and replace any damaged clips.
11. Reinstall the glove box.
12. Center-punch a completion mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN:
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