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Control System (HVAC): Diagnosis Mazda 3 BK рестайлинг

Automatic HVAC System 22 illustrations ~1058 words

AIR MIX ACTUATOR INSPECTION

CAUTIONIf 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.

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Scheme 20

Scheme 21

Scheme 21
  1. Connect battery positive voltage to air mix actuator terminal D (or F), connect terminal F (or D) to ground, and then verify that the air mix actuator operates as shown in the table. If the operation condition is not normal, replace the air mix actuator. AIR MIX ACTUATOR TERMINALS REFERENCE Terminal Air mix actuator operation D F B+ Ground HOT --> COLD Ground B+ COLD --> HOT
  2. Verify that the resistance between terminals B and C, C and A matches the air mix actuator operation as shown in the graph. If the operation condition and resistance are not normal, replace the air mix actuator.

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the airflow mode rod from the airflow mode actuator.
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR INSPECTION

CAUTIONIf 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.

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Scheme 23

Scheme 24

Scheme 24
  1. Connect battery positive voltage to airflow mode actuator terminal D (or F), connect terminal F (or D) to ground, and then verify that the airflow mode actuator operates as shown in the table. If the operation condition is not normal, replace the airflow mode actuator. AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR TERMINALS REFERENCE Terminal Airflow mode actuator operation D F B+ Ground VENT --> DEFROSTER Ground B+ DEFROSTER --> VENT
  2. Verify that the resistance between terminals A and C, C and B matches the airflow mode actuator operation as shown in the graph. If the operation condition and resistance are not normal, replace the airflow mode actuator.

BLOWER MOTOR INSPECTION

Connect battery positive voltage to blower motor terminal A, connect terminal B to ground, and then verify its operation.

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Scheme 25: BLOWER MOTOR INSPECTION
  1. If there is any malfunction, replace the blower motor.

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Scheme 26: POWER METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (POWER MOS FET) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the PJB and PJB bracket. (See «PASSENGER JUNCTION BOX (PJB) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-274501-S23137470742007121800000) .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 27

Scheme 27: POWER METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTOR FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR (POWER MOS FET) INSPECTION
  1. Verify that the continuity between the power MOS FET terminals is as indicated in the table. If there is any malfunction, replace the power MOS FET. If the blower motor operation is not normal even though no malfunction can be verified, inspect the climate control unit. (See «CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER]»(ref-274444-S29074411662007121800000) ). TERMINALS RESISTANCE CHART Tester lead Resistance (kilohm) + - A B infinity A C 6.9 B A Continuity detected B C Continuity detected C A 6.9 C B infinity

Scheme 28

Scheme 28: RESISTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 29
  1. Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-274420-S29522485672007121800000) .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the following parts: Side wall (See «SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-274485-S19319522972007121800000) .) Accelerator pedal
  4. Disconnect the blower motor cooling pipe connected to the blower motor.
  5. Disconnect the resistor connector.
  6. Remove the resistor.
  7. Affix the gummed tape to the thread hole area as shown in the figure. (Do not wrap the packing tape around the backside of the resistor.)
  8. Stick the screw into the thread hole.
  9. Set the resistor to the A/C unit and temporarily tighten the hexagon head screw. CAUTION: While setting the resistor, be careful not to damage the pattern surface. Otherwise it could cause a resistor operation malfunction.
  10. Tighten the lower screw.
  11. Tighten the hexagon head screw.
  12. Connect the resistor connector.
  13. Connect the blower motor cooling pipe.
  14. Install the following parts: Accelerator pedal Side wall (See «SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-274485-S19319522972007121800000) .)
  15. Connect the negative battery cable.
  16. Install the battery cover.

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Scheme 30: RESISTOR INSPECTION
  1. Verify that the resistance between the resistor terminals is as shown in the table. If there is any malfunction, replace the resistor. TERMINALS RESISTANCE CHART Terminal Resistance (ohm) A-D 0.27-0.30 A-B 1.30-1.49 A-C 2.10-2.40

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Scheme 31: MAGNETIC CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [LF, L3]
  1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
  2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
  3. Adjust the magnetic clutch clearance. (See «MAGNETIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT»(ref-274444-S26590602692007121800000) ).

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Scheme 32: Bolt Removal/Installation Note
  1. When removing or installing the bolt, hold the pressure plate in place as shown in the figure.
  2. When installing a new A/C compressor body, replace the recommended bolt.

EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION

Note. Inspect the evaporator temperature sensor when it is installed to the A/C unit.

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Scheme 33: EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION
  1. Set the fan speed MAX HI.
  2. Set the temperature control at MAX COLD.
  3. Set the RECIRCULATE mode.
  4. Turn the A/C switch off.
  5. Close all doors and windows.
  6. Wait for 5 min.
  7. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
  8. Measure the temperature at the blower inlet.
  9. Measure the resistance between the evaporator temperature sensor terminals. If the resistance is not as shown in the graph, replace the evaporator temperature sensor.

Scheme 34

Scheme 34: REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Scheme 35
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See «REFRIGERANT CHARGING»(ref-274442-S02883189572007121800000) .)
  3. Remove the P/S fluid reserve tank. (L3 with TC)
  4. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (L3 with TC)
  5. Loosen the refrigerant pressure switch using two spanners.
  6. Remove in the order indicated in the table. LF, L3 L3 with TC
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER]

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Connect the negative (-) lead of the tester to body ground.
  3. By inserting the positive (+) lead of the tester into each climate control unit terminal, measure the voltage according to the terminal voltage table. If there is any malfunction, inspect the parts under "Inspection item (s)". If the parts under "Inspection item (s)" are found to be normal (except for terminal F), replace the climate control unit. For terminal F, first try replacing the power MOS FET. If there is still any malfunction, replace the climate control unit.

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Scheme 36: Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
TerminalSignal nameConnected toMeasurement conditionVoltage (V)Inspection item (s)
ATNS signalPJBHeadlight switch OFF1.0 or lessWiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-PJB: A-J-03 H) Panel light control switch Headlight switch
Headlight switch ONB+Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-PJB: A-J-03 H) Panel light control switch Headlight switch
BTNS signalPanel light control switchHeadlight switch ON and panel light control switch at max. illumination1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-panel light control switch: B-F) Panel light control switch Climate control unit: terminal voltage (A)
Headlight switch ON and panel light control switch at min. illumination12Wiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-panel light control switch: B-F)
CMotor operationAir mix actuatorMoving towards COLD12Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-air mix actuator: C-D, E-F) Air mix actuator
Moving towards HOT1.0 or less
DBlower fan speed controlPower MOS FETFan stopped1.0 or lessClimate control unit: terminal voltage (F)
Fan: manual LO2.9
Fan: manual HI9.7
EMotor operationAir mix actuatorFluorescent light shined directly on the solar radiation sensor0.1-0.45Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-air mix actuator: E-F, C-D) Air mix actuator
Blocking light to solar radiation sensor0.1 or less
FBlower motor feedbackBlower motor Power MOS FETFan stoppedB+Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-blower motor: F-B) (Climate control unit-power MOS FET: F-B, D-C) (Blower motor-blower relay: A-E) (Blower relay-fuse: A-HEATER 40 A, B-A/C 10 A) Wiring harness: continuity (Power MOS FET-body ground: A-GND) (Blower relay-body ground: D-GND) Power MOS FET Blower motor Blower relay A/C 10 A fuse HEATER 40 A fuse Power MOS FET replacement
Fan: manual LO9.8
Fan: manual HI0.5
GMotor operationAirflow mode actuatorSwitched to DEFROSTER12Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-airflow mode actuator: G-D, I-F) Airflow mode actuator
Switched to VENT1.0 or less
H
IMotor operationAirflow mode actuatorSwitched to DEFROSTER1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-airflow mode actuator: I-F, G-D) Airflow mode actuator
Switched to VENT12
JB+ROOM 15 A fuseUnder any conditionB+Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-fuse: J-ROOM 15 A) ROOM 15 A fuse
KIG2A/C 10 A fuseIG SW ONB+Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-fuse: K-A/C 10 A) A/C 10 A fuse
IG SW LOCK1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-fuse: K-A/C 10 A)
LPotentiometer inputAirflow mode actuatorVENT4.5Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-airflow mode actuator: L-C) Airflow mode actuator Climate control unit: terminal voltage (P)
BI-LEVEL3.7
HEAT2.9
HEAT/DEF1.9
DEFROSTER0.8
MMotor operationAir intake actuatorSwitched to RECIRCULATE1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-air intake actuator: M-G, O-E, Q-C) Air intake actuator
Switched to FRESH12
NPotentiometer inputAir mix actuatorSet temperature at MAX COLD0.8Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-air mix actuator: N-C) Air mix actuator Climate control unit: terminal voltage (P)
Set temperature at MAX HOT4.5
OMotor operationAir intake actuatorSwitched to RECIRCULATE12Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-air intake actuator: M-G, O-E) Air intake actuator
Switched to FRESH1.0 or less
P+5VAir mix actuator Airflow mode actuator Solar radiation sensorIG SW ON5.2Wiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-air mix actuator, airflow mode actuator, solar radiation sensor: P-A, A, A) Air mix actuator Airflow mode actuator Solar radiation sensor Climate control unit: terminal voltage (K, V)
IG SW LOCK0Climate control unit replacement
QMotor operationAir intake actuatorSwitched to RECIRCULATE1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-air intake actuator: Q-C, M-G) Air intake actuator
Switched to FRESH12
RPassenger compartment temperature sensor inputPassenger compartment temperature sensorCompared with temperature detected by passenger compartment temperature sensor(Scheme 38)graph 2Wiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-passenger compartment temperature sensor: R-D, U-B) Wiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-passenger compartment temperature sensor: R-B) Passenger compartment temperature sensor Climate control unit: terminal voltage (K, V)
SSolar radiation sensor inputSolar radiation sensorFluorescent light shined directly on the solar radiation sensor4.0Wiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-solar radiation sensor: S-B, P-A) Climate control unit: terminal voltage (P) Solar radiation sensor
Blocking light to solar radiation sensor1.0 or less
TEvaporator temperature sensor inputEvaporator temperature sensorCompared with temperature detected by evaporator temperature sensor(Scheme 40)graph 1Wiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-evaporator temperature sensor: T-B, U-A) Wiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-evaporator temperature sensor: T-B) Evaporator temperature sensor Climate control unit: terminal voltage (K, V)
USensor GNDPassenger compartment temperature sensor Evaporator temperature sensor Air mix actuator Airflow mode actuatorUnder any condition1.0 or lessClimate control unit: terminal voltage (V)
VGNDBody groundUnder any condition1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-GND: V-GND)
WSignal
XSignal

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

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Scheme 37

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER]

  1. Install the PJB.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Connect the negative (-) lead of the tester to body ground.
  4. By inserting the positive (+) lead of the tester into each climate control unit terminal, measure the voltage according to the terminal voltage table. If there is any malfunction, inspect the parts under "Inspection item (s)". If the parts under "Inspection item (s)" are found to be normal, replace the climate control unit.

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Scheme 38: Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
TerminalSignal nameConnected toMeasurement conditionVoltage (V)Inspection item (s)
A
B
C
DB+ROOM 15 A fuseUnder any conditionB+Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-fuse: D-ROOM 15 A) ROOM 15 A fuse
E
FIG2A/C 10 A fuseIG SW ONB+Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-fuse: F-A/C 10 A) A/C 10 A fuse
IG SW LOCK1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-fuse: F-A/C 10 A)
GAmbient temperature sensor inputAmbient temperature sensorCompared with temperature detected by ambient temperature sensor(Scheme 40)graph 2Wiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-ambient temperature sensor: G-A, L-B) Wiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-ambient temperature sensor: G-A) Ambient temperature sensor Climate control unit: terminal voltage (F, J)
H
I
JGNDBody groundUnder any condition1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-GND: J-GND)
K
LSensor GNDEvaporator temperature sensorUnder any condition1.0 or lessClimate control unit: terminal voltage (J)
MA/CPJBA/C switch ON, fan switch at 1st1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-PJB: M-J-04 AF)
A/C switch OFFB+Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-PJB: M-J-04 AF) PJB
NEvaporator temperature sensor inputEvaporator temperature sensorCompared with temperature detected by evaporator temperature sensor(Scheme 40)graph 1Wiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-evaporator temperature sensor: N-B, L-A) Wiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-evaporator temperature sensor: N-B) Evaporator temperature sensor Climate control unit: terminal voltage (F, J)
OMotor operationAir intake actuatorSwitched to RECIRCULATE12Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-air intake actuator: S-G, O-E) Air intake actuator
Switched to FRESH1.0 or less
PRear window defroster switch indicator lightPJBRear window defroster switch ON1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-PJB: P-J-04 I) PJB
Rear window defroster switch OFF5.0 or lessWiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-PJB: P-J-04 I) PJB
QMotor operationAir intake actuatorSwitched to RECIRCULATE12Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-air intake actuator: Q-C, S-G) Air intake actuator
Switched to FRESH1.0 or less
RRear window defroster switchPJBRear window defroster switch ON10 or lessWiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-PJB: R-J-04 AD) Climate control unit: terminal voltage (J) PJB
Rear window defroster switch OFF10 or lessWiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-PJB: R-J-04 AD) PJB
SMotor operationAir intake actuatorSwitched to RECIRCULATE1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-air intake actuator: S-G, O-E, Q-C) Air intake actuator
Switched to FRESH12
TFAN signalFan switchFAN switch ON1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-fan switch: T-A) Fan switch
FAN switch OFF0Wiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-fan switch: T-A) Climate control unit: terminal voltage (F) Fan switch
UTNS signalPanel light control switchHeadlight switch OFF1.0 or lessWiring harness: continuity (Climate control unit-panel light control switch: U-F) Panel light control switch Climate control unit: terminal voltage (V)
Headlight switch ON12Wiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-panel light control switch: U-F)
VTNS signalPJBHeadlight switch OFF1.0 or lessWiring harness: short circuit (Climate control unit-PJB: V-J-03 H) PJB Headlight switch
Headlight switch ONB+Wiring harness: continuity, short circuit (Climate control unit-PJB: V-J-03 H) PJB Headlight switch
W
X

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINAL REFERENCE

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Scheme 40

Scheme 40: FAN SWITCH INSPECTION

Scheme 41

Scheme 41
  1. Remove the climate control unit.
  2. Verify that the continuity between the fan switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If there is any malfunction, replace the fan switch.