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 |
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|
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:
M Position Switch Inspection [FS5 A EL]
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the console..
d. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
2. Inspect the continuity between the selector lever component terminals A and
H.
If ...
Ignition Coil Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Ignition Coil Inspection
1. Perform the spark test and identify the malfunctioning cylinder..
2. Replace the ignition coil of the malfunctioning cylinder with that of a normal
cylinder, and perform the spark test again..
If the spark is not normal due to a malfunctioning ignition coil, ...
Timing Chain Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remove the spark plugs..
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove the coolant reserve tank with the hose still c ...