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Symptom Troubleshooting (HVAC): Other Mazda 6 GH

FOREWORD

  1. The areas for inspection (steps) are given according to various circuit malfunctions. Use the following chart to verify the symptoms of the trouble in order to diagnose the appropriate area.

NO. 1 INSUFFICIENT AIR/NO AIR BLOWN FROM VENTS [L3, AJ]

1Insufficient air (or no air) blown from vents.
DESCRIPTIONProblem with each vent or duct or both. Airflow mode does not change.
POSSIBLE CAUSEMalfunction in airflow mode actuator Malfunction in VENT mode system Malfunction in HEAT mode system Malfunction in DEFROSTER mode system

POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION CHART (INSUFFICIENT AIR/NO AIR BLOWN FROM VENTS [L3, AJ])

Full-auto Air Conditioner

2Amount of air blown from vents does not change.
DESCRIPTIONMalfunction in blower system.
POSSIBLE CAUSEMalfunction in blower unit Malfunction in blower motor Malfunction in PWM unit system Malfunction in climate control unit

POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION CHART (AMOUNT OF AIR BLOWN FROM VENTS DOES NOT CHANGE [L3, AJ])

  1. When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the wiring harness and connectors while performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses are connected correctly and undamaged.

Manual Air Conditioner

3Amount of air blown from vents does not change.
DESCRIPTIONMalfunction in blower system.
POSSIBLE CAUSEBlower relay, blower motor, resistor, fan switch malfunction Blower unit malfunction

POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION CHART (AMOUNT OF AIR BLOWN FROM VENTS DOES NOT CHANGE [L3, AJ])

NO. 4 AIR INTAKE MODE DOES NOT CHANGE [L3, AJ]

4Air intake mode does not change.
DESCRIPTIONAir intake mode does not change when switching REC/FRESH mode.
POSSIBLE CAUSEMalfunction in air intake actuator Malfunction in air intake door

POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION CHART (AIR INTAKE MODE DOES NOT CHANGE [L3, AJ])

  1. When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the wiring harness and connectors while performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses are connected correctly and undamaged.
  2. When checking intake motor drive signal, test it within 20 s after switching REC/FRESH mode. For that signal turns off after 20 s .

NO. 5 NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT [L3, AJ]

5No temperature control with climate control unit.
DESCRIPTIONMalfunction in A/C unit or climate control unit air mix system or both.
POSSIBLE CAUSEA/C unit air mix link, air mix crank, air mix rod, air mix wire, wire clamp malfunction Climate control unit rack-and-pinion, air mix wire malfunction A/C unit air mix door malfunction Heater piping malfunction

POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION CHART (NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT [L3, AJ])

NO. 6 WINDSHIELD FOGGED [L3, AJ]

  1. When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harness are connected correctly and undamaged.
  2. When checking intake motor drive signal, test it within 20 s after switching REC/FRESH mode. For that signal turns off after 20 s . POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION CHART (WINDSHIELD FOGGED [L3, AJ]) 6 Windshield fogged. DESCRIPTION A/C compressor does not operate when airflow mode is in DEFROSTER or HEAT/DEF modes. Air intake mode does not change to FRESH when airflow mode is in DEFROSTER or HEAT/DEF modes. POSSIBLE CAUSE Climate control unit (B+ signal) system malfunction Air intake actuator malfunction Climate control unit (RECIRCULATE, FRESH signal) system malfunction Malfunction in blower unit air intake doors

NO. 7 AIR FROM VENTS COLD ENOUGH [L3, AJ]

7Air from vents not cold enough.
DESCRIPTIONMagnetic clutch operates but A/C system malfunctions.
POSSIBLE CAUSEDrive belt malfunction Malfunction in blower unit or condenser Malfunction in receiver/drier or expansion valve (valve closes too much) Malfunction in refrigerant lines (Steps 10, 11) A/C compressor system malfunction, insufficient compressor oil Over filling of compressor oil, malfunction in expansion valve or A/C unit air mix link system

POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION CHART (AIR FROM VENTS COLD ENOUGH [L3, AJ])

NO. 8 NO COOL AIR [L3, AJ]

8No cool air
DESCRIPTIONMagnetic clutch does not operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSEMalfunction in PCM A/C cut control system Malfunction in climate control unit Malfunction in refrigerant pressure switch Malfunction in PCM (A/C signal) Malfunction in PCM (IG1 signal) Malfunction in A/C compressor) Malfunction in A/C relay Malfunction in evaporator temperature sensor

POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION CHART (NO COOL AIR [L3, AJ])

  1. When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the wiring harness and connectors while performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses are connected correctly and undamaged.