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.
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Terminal |
Air mix actuator operation |
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B |
C |
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B+ |
Ground |
COLD → HOT |
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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.
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Terminal |
Air mix actuator operation |
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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:
Magnetic Clutch Disassembly/Assembly [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
1
Bolt
(See Bolt Removal/Installation Note.)
2
Pressure plate
3
Shim
(See Shim Installation Note.)
4
Snap ring
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Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
KEY Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
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Rear Package Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
2. Fold the rear seat back.
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull up the rear package trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure while remove the clips and p ...