Heater Control Panel after self-diagnosis gives DTC = 17. What it is?

2005 HONDA CRV
206,000 MILES
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VICPIN
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Air comditioner does not work. Compressor Clutch does not engage.
I found that Clutch is OK, because if I short Clutch Relay output pins, everithing works fine. Problem is that Compressor Clutch Relay does not receive control signal from Heater Control Panel (or something else).
I made Heater Control Panel self-diagnosis procedure and I got DTC = 17 (Recirculation Indicator blinks 17 times).
But I could not find a meaning of this DTC.
On your site I found the same: DTCs are from 1 to 13 (and 14, 15 by A/C Indicator).
Aug 22, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Codes are from 7 through 15. Are you sure you read the codes correct?

Could it be Code 10 and Code 7?

Did you check the freon pressure?
Aug 22, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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VICPIN
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Yes, I'm sure, code is 17 and not 10 and 7. Code repeats endlessly, till I switch off ignition key. So I can count it several times.
Regarding freon pressure: I started from it. When I found air is not cold I went to Air Conditioner professionals. They started from freon: sucked out old freon with measuring of it's volume. Then they checked leakage using vacuum. After it they fill new freon.
And I wrote above: if I short Compressor Clump Relay output pins everything works fine. So freon is not a reason.
Aug 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM
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The maximum listed is a DTC 13 meaning a fault with the control panel. Anything not listed would also mean a fault with the control panel.

Most likely the control panel is faulty causing the problem.
Aug 23, 2012 at 8:56 AM
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DENNISGWAGNER
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i have a code 12 where can i find what the diffrent codes mean
Aug 26, 2012 at 11:21 PM
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Here you are.
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Aug 27, 2012 at 7:14 AM
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HREED3
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I did the self test and the light only blinks twice. I don’t hear the actuators at all when I switch from hot to cold.
Dec 7, 2019 at 11:27 AM
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STEVE W.
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Could you post your vehicle information please. As well as the problem you are having.
Dec 10, 2019 at 5:27 PM