A09-088
January 22, 2010
Applies To: 2007–08 Fit – ALL
A/C Switch or Rear Window Defogger Switch Does Not Work; Fuse 22 Is Blown
SYMPTOM
One or more of these symptoms are possible:
- The A/C switch button does not stay on or does not turn off.
- The rear window defogger switch button does not stay on or does not turn off.
- The indicators in the A/C or the rear window defogger switch buttons do not come on.
- The No. 22 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The A/C and rear window defogger switch is faulty, or one or more indicator bulbs in the switch are loose.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the A/C and rear window defogger switch.
PARTS INFORMATION
| A/C and Rear Window Defogger Switch: P/N | 35500-SLN-305ZA
Genuine Honda 35500-SLN-305ZA Switch
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
| Operation Number: | 6181B1 |
| Flat Rate Time: | 0.4 hour |
| Failed Part: | P/N 35500-SLN-A01ZC |
| Defect Code: | 03217 |
| Symptom Code: | 03220 |
| Skill Level: | Repair Technician |
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE: This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist for the repair. If you need more details, bookmark the following procedures in the 2007–2008 Fit Service Manual, or view them online:
- Glove Box Removal/Installation
- Passenger’s Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Dashboard Center Panel Removal/Installation
- Recirculation Control Cable Adjustment
- Mode Control Cable Adjustment• Air Mix Control Cable Adjustment
- Remove the glove box.
- Remove the passenger’s dashboard undercover.
- Remove the dashboard center panel.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to scratch the dashboard or any other parts.
- Do not use tools to remove the center panel.
- Remove the A/C and rear window defogger switch from the center panel by pushing it out from the back of the panel.
- Install a new A/C and rear window defogger switch into the center panel by pressing it in from the front of the panel.
- Reinstall the dashboard center panel:
- Make sure to securely reconnect all connectors, including the 13P connector for the A/C and rear window defogger switch.
- Replace any damaged trim clips.
- Torque the two center panel bolts to 5 N.m (4 lb-ft).
- Adjust the recirculation control cable, the mode control cable, and the air mix cable.
- Reinstall the passenger’s dashboard undercover. Replace any damaged trim clips.
- Reinstall the glove box. Torque the two glove box bolts to 5 N.m (4 lb-ft).
- Check the No. 22 fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. If the fuse is blown, replace it.
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