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:
Hood Adjustment
Gap Adjustment
1. Verify that the gap between the hood and the body is within the specification.
Standard clearance
a: -2.8—0.8 mm {-0.11—0.03 in}
b: –1.2—1.2 mm {–0.047—0.0.47 in}
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
...
Sunroof Switch Inspection
NOTE:
The sunroof switch is together with the front map light.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the map light from the headliner..
3. Inspect for continuity between the sunroof switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the sun ...
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda
Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA re ...
