Mazda 3 Service Manual: Air Mix Actuator Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
CAUTION:
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If the lever position exceeds the operation range shown in the figure, the circuit in the actuator could be damaged. Always perform an actuator operation inspection with the lever movement within the range shown in the figure.
Driver-side
1. Connect battery positive voltage to air mix actuator terminal C (or B), connect terminal B (or C) to ground, and then verify that the air mix actuator operates as shown in the table.
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If the operation condition is not normal, replace the air mix actuator.
|
Terminal |
Air mix actuator operation |
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|
B |
C |
|
|
B+ |
Ground |
COLD → HOT |
|
Ground |
B+ |
HOT → COLD |
2. Verify that the resistance between terminals F and G, E and F matches the air mix actuator operation as shown in the graph.
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If the operation condition and resistance are not normal, replace the air mix actuator.
Passenger-side
1. Connect battery positive voltage to air mix actuator terminal C (or B), connect terminal B (or C) to ground, and then verify that the air mix actuator operates as shown in the table.
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If the operation condition is not normal, replace the air mix actuator.
|
Terminal |
Air mix actuator operation |
|
|
B |
C |
|
|
B+ |
Ground |
HOT → COLD |
|
Ground |
B+ |
COLD → HOT |
2. Verify that the resistance between terminals F and G, E and F matches the air mix actuator operation as shown in the graph.
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If the operation condition and resistance are not normal, replace the air mix actuator.
Air Intake Actuator Removal/Installation [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (Passenger-side).
b. Front side trim (Passenger-side).
c. ...
Air Mix Actuator Removal/Installation [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Driver-side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the hook (1), remove the rod (2) from the air mix actuator link.
4. Remove the screw.
5. ...
Other materials:
Key
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with
children and keep them in a place where
your children will not fi nd or play with
them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children ...
Information Display Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When replacing the information display, the configuration procedure must
be performed before removing the information display. The information display
will not operate normally if it is replaced without performing the configuration
procedure.
1. Perform the informatio ...
Dashboard Removal/Installation
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Set the air mix mode to MAX COLD.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
4. Remove the following parts:
a. Front doors.
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Front side trim.
d. Dashboard under cover.
e. Glove compartment.
f. Upper panel.
g. Shift l ...
