air condition MAZDA 6 2002 Suplement Manual Online

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5 Is there continuity between PCM GND terminals
65, 85, 103, 104 and GND?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace wiring harness.
6 Measure voltage between PCM GND terminals
65, 85, 103, 104 and coil terminal C.
Is the voltage below 1.0?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace wiring harness.
7 Turn engine switch to ON.
Access VPWR PID.
Is VPWR PID okay?
Specification
Battery voltageYes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace wiring harness.
8 Disconnect coil connector.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Is there battery voltage at coil connector terminal
D (harness-side)?Yes Inspect for following:
•Open or short circuit between coil terminal A and
PCM terminal 80
•Open or short circuit between coil terminal B and
PCM terminal 28
No Repair or replace wiring harness between coil
connector terminal D and fuse panel.
9 Is there continuity between PCM terminal 57 and
starter relay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair replace wiring harness.
10 Inspect following:
•Battery connection
•Battery condition
•Fuses
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 10.
11 Is clicking sound heard from starter when engine
switch is turned to START?Yes Go to Step 13.
No Go to next step.
12 Inspect starting system.
Is starting system okay?Yes Inspect for seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel.
No Repair or replace components as required.
13 Do any other electrical accessories work? Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect charging system.
14 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM
terminal 53 or 79
•Open circuit PCM control relay and PCM terminal
69
•PCM control relay stuck open
•Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85,
103 or 104)
•Poor connection vehicle body GND
NoNo DTC is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•START circuit in engine switch
•Open circuit between engine switch and starter
15 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION

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NO.4 HARD START/LONG CRANK/ERRATIC START/ERRATIC CRANKA6E408018881206
Diagnostic Procedure
4 HARD START/LONG CRANK/ERRATIC START/ERRATIC CRANK
DESCRIPTION•Starter cranks engine at normal speed but engine requires excessive cranking time before starting.
•Battery is in normal condition.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Poor fuel quality
•Intake-air system restriction or clogging
•Starting system malfunction
•Inadequate fuel pressure
•Fuel pressure limiter malfunction (built-in common rail)
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
•Engine overheating
•Glow system malfunction
•Fuel filter clogging or restriction
•Fuel line clogging or restriction
•Fuel leakage
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter restriction or clogging
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor misadjustment
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Supply pump malfunction
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Low engine compression
•IDM or related circuit malfunction
•EGR system malfunction
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Inspect for following:
•Fuel quality (e.g.: include water
contamination, winter/summer blend)
•Fuel line/fuel filter clogging
•Intake-air system restriction
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
2 Is engine overheating? Yes Go to symptom troubleshooting “NO.17 COOLING
SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING”.
No Go to next step.
3 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect following:
•Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM
terminal 53 or 79
•Open circuit PCM control relay and PCM terminal
69
•PCM control relay stuck open
•Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85,
103 or 104)
•Poor connection vehicle body GND
NoNo DTC is displayed:
Go to next step.

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NO.5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLEA6E408018881207
Diagnostic Procedure
18 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE
DESCRIPTION•Engine stops unexpectedly.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Poor fuel quality
•Intake-air system restriction or clogging
•Engine overheating
•A/C system improper operation
•Immobilizer system (PATS) and/or circuit malfunction (if equipped)
•PCM control relay malfunction
•Glow system malfunction
•Inadequate fuel pressure
•Fuel pressure sensor related circuit malfunction
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
•Fuel pressure limiter malfunction (built-in common rail)
•Fuel leakage
•Fuel line clogging or restriction
•Fuel filter clogging or restriction
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•Supply pump malfunction
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter restriction or clogging
•EGR system malfunction
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator positions sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator positions sensor misadjustment
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•V-reference voltage supply circuit malfunction
•IDM or related circuit malfunction
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1Note
•The following test should be perform for
vehicles with immobilizer system. Go to
Step 10 for vehicles without immobilizer
system.
Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Do following conditions appear?
•Engine is not completely started.
•DTC B1681 is displayed.YesBoth conditions appear:
Go to Step 4.
NoEither or other condition appears:
Go to next step.
2 Is coil connector securely connected to coil? Yes Go to next step.
No Connect coil connector securely.
Return to Step 1.
3 Does security light illuminate? Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect instrument cluster and wiring harness.

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NO.6 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT STARTA6E408018881208
Diagnostic Procedure
28 Inspect IDM.
(See F2–84 INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE
(IDM) INSPECTION)
Is IDM okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace as necessary.
29 Inspect EGR system operation.
Is EGR system operation normal?Yes Remove and inspect supply pump and common rail.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to
EGR system operation results.
30 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
6 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START
DESCRIPTION•Starter cranks engine at normal speed but engine will not run.
•Refer to symptom troubleshooting “No.5 Engine stalls” if this symptom appears after engine stall.
•Fuel is in fuel tank.
•Battery is in normal condition.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Poor fuel quality
•Intake-air system restriction
•Fuel line restriction
•EGR system malfunction
•Glow system malfunction
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
•Fuel pressure limiter malfunction (built-in common rail)
•Fuel leakage
•Fuel filter clogging
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•V-reference supply circuit malfunction
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Supply pump malfunction
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Immobilizer system (PATS) and/or circuit malfunction (if equipped)
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•IDM or related circuit malfunction
•PCM control repay malfunction
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1Note
•The following test should be perform for
vehicles with immobilizer system. Go to
Step 10 for vehicles without immobilizer
system.
Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Do following conditions appear?
•Engine is not completely started.
•DTC B1681 is displayed.YesBoth conditions appear:
Go to Step 4.
NoEither or other condition appears:
Go to next step.
2 Is coil connector securely connected to coil? Yes Go to next step.
No Connect coil connector securely.
Return to Step 1.

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3 Perform self-test function using WDS or
equivalent.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM
terminal 53 or 79
•Open circuit PCM control relay and PCM terminal
69
•PCM control relay stuck open
•Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85,
103 or 104)
•Poor connection vehicle body GND
NoNo DTC is displayed:
Go to next step.
4 Inspect for following:
•Fuel quality (e.g.: including water
contamination, winter/summer blend)
•Fuel line/fuel filter clogging and/or restriction
•Intake-air system restriction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter
restriction
•Charge air cooler condition (restriction or
damaged)
•Vacuum leakage
•Cooling fan No.1 and cooling fan No.2 seat
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 4.
5 Inspect intake shutter valve and VSC valve
operations.
(See F2–229 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
OPERATION INSPECTION)
Is there any problem?Yes Repair or replace as necessary.
No Go to next step.
6 Inspect guide blade valve operation.
(See F2–229 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
OPERATION INSPECTION)
Is there any problem?Yes Repair or replace as necessary.
No Go to next step.
7 Inspect A/C cut-off operation.
Does A/C cut-off work properly?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to A/C
cut-off system inspection results.
8 Inspect hose bands between following parts:
•Turbocharger compressor housing and air
cleaner
•Turbocharger compressor housing and
charge air cooler
Are hose bands loose?Yes Retighten hose bands.
If concern is resolved, complete inspection.
If concern still exists, go to next step.
No Go to next step.
9 Inspect for improper operation, kinks, clogging or
disconnection on guide blade actuator.
(See F2–229 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
OPERATION INSPECTION)
Is actuator okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace as necessary.
If concern is resolved, complete inspection.
If concern still exists, turbocharger is okay.
Go to next step.
10 Remove parts necessary to inspect
turbocharger.
Do not remove turbocharger.
Inspect if turbocharger compressor wheel is
bent, damaged, or interfering with housing on
vehicle.
Is there any problem?Yes Replace turbocharger.
No Go to next step.
11 Inspect if turbocharger compressor wheel
locknut is loose or has fallen down inside
turbocharger.
Is there any problem?Yes Replace turbocharger.
No Go to next step.
12 Inspect if turbocharger compressor wheel by
hand.
Does wheel turn easily and smoothly?Yes Go to next step.
No Replace turbocharger. STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION

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Diagnostic Procedure
13 KNOCKING/PINGING
DESCRIPTION•Excessive shrilly knocking sound from engine.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Poor fuel quality
•Air leakage from intake-air system
•Intake-air system restriction or clogging
•Variable swirl control (VSC) system malfunction
•Variable boost control (VBC) system malfunction
•Intake shutter valve stuck close
•VSC valve stuck close
•Glow system malfunction
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•Low coolant temperature
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•IAT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction
•Boost sensor or related malfunction
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Excessive fuel pressure
•Fuel return line clogging or restriction
•EGR system malfunction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter restriction
•Turbocharger malfunction
•Charge air cooler malfunction
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Does engine run cold? Yes Go to symptom troubleshooting “NO.18 COOLING
SYSTEM CONCERNS—RUNS COLD”.
No Go to next step.
2 Inspect for following:
•Fuel quality (e.g.: including water
contamination, winter/summer blend)
•Fuel return line clogging and/or restriction
•Intake-air system restriction or clogging
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter
restriction or clogging
•Charge air cooler condition (restriction or
damaged)
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 2.
3 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Access ECT PID.
Verify ECT PID is above 80 °C {176 °F}?Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect ECT PID.

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Diagnostic Procedure
14 POOR FUEL ECONOMY
DESCRIPTION•Fuel economy is unsatisfactory.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Incorrect idle speed
•A/C system improper operation
•Intake -air system clogging or restriction
•Engine cooling system malfunction
•Poor fuel quality
•Improper coolant level
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Boost sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Incorrect adjustment idle switch
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•IAT sensor No .2 or related circuit malfunction
•VSS or related circuit malfunction
•Turbocharger malfunction
•Charge air cooler malfunction
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter clogging
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Supply pump malfunction
•Fuel leakage
•Fuel line clogging or restriction
•Fuel filter clogging or restriction
•Brake dragging
•EGR system malfunction
•Vacuum leakage
•Clutch slippage
•Variable boost control (VBC) system malfunction
•Coolant heater system malfunction
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Inspect for following:
•Fuel quality (e.g.: including water
contamination, winter/summer blend)
•Fuel line/fuel filter clogging and/or restriction
•Fuel line leakage
•Intake-air system restriction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter
restriction
•Charge air cooler condition (restriction or
damaged)
•Vacuum leakage
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
2 Is brake system functioning properly? Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect for cause.

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3 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Perform self-test function using WDS or
equivalent.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM
terminal 53 or 79
•Open circuit PCM control relay and PCM terminal
69
•PCM control relay stuck open
•Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85,
103 or 104)
•Poor connection vehicle body GND
NoNo DTC is displayed:
Go to next step.
4 Inspect for following:
•Fuel quality (e.g.: including water
contamination, winter/summer blend)
•Fuel return line clogging and/or restriction
•Charge air cooler condition (restriction or
damaged)
•Intake-air system restriction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter
restriction
•Vacuum leakage
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 4.
5 Inspect adjustment of accelerator position
sensor and idle switch.
(See F2–72 ACCELERATOR POSITION
SENSOR INSPECTION)
(See F2–70 IDLE SWITCH INSPECTION)
Are accelerator position sensor and idle switch
adjusted correctly?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust accelerator position sensor and idle switch
correctly.
(See F2–73 ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR
ADJUSTMENT)
(See F2–71 IDLE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT)
6 Inspect adjustment of neutral switch.
(See F2–69 NEUTRAL SWITCH INSPECTION)
Is neutral switch adjusted correctly?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust neutral switch correctly.
7 Inspect intake shutter valve and VSC valve
operations.
(See F2–229 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
OPERATION INSPECTION)
Is there any problem?Yes Repair or replace as necessary.
No Go to next step.
8 Inspect guide blade valve operation.
(See F2–229 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
OPERATION INSPECTION)
Is there any problem?Yes Repair or replace as necessary.
No Go to next step.
9 Inspect hose bands between following parts:
•Turbocharger compressor housing and air
cleaner
•Turbocharger compressor housing and
charge air cooler
Are hose bands loose?Yes Retighten hose bands.
If concern is resolved, complete inspection.
If concern still exists, go to next step.
No Go to next step.
10 Inspect for improper operation, kinks, clogging or
disconnection on guide blade actuator.
(See F2–229 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
OPERATION INSPECTION)
Is actuator okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace as necessary.
If concern is resolved, complete inspection.
If concern still exists, turbocharger is okay.
Go to next step.
11 Remove parts necessary to inspect
turbocharger.
Do not remove turbocharger.
Inspect if turbocharger compressor wheel is
bent, damaged, or interfering with housing on
vehicle.
(See F2–38 TURBOCHARGER INSPECTION)
Is there any problem?Yes Replace turbocharger.
No Go to next step. STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION

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NO.19 EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKEA6E408018881221
Diagnostic Procedure
19 EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE
DESCRIPTION•Excessive black smoke is observed in exhaust gas.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Intake-air system clogging or restriction
•Air leakage from Intake-air system
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Boost sensor or related circuit malfunction
•IAT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Excessive fuel pressure
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
•Fuel line clogging or restriction
•Fuel pressure limiter malfunction (built-in common rail)
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•Base engine malfunction
•EGR system malfunction
•Variable boost control (VBC) system malfunction
•Vacuum leakage
•Turbocharger malfunction
•Charge air cooler malfunction
•Intake shutter valve malfunction
•Variable swirl control (VSC) system malfunction
•VSC valve malfunction
•IDM or related circuit malfunction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter restriction or clogging
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Inspect for following:
•Intake-air system clogging or restriction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter
restriction or clogging
•Charge air cooler condition (restriction or
damaged)
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
2 Perform self-test function using WDS or
equivalent.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM
terminal 53 or 79
•Open circuit PCM control relay and PCM terminal
69
•PCM control relay stuck open
•Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85,
103 or 104)
•Poor connection vehicle body GND
NoNo DTC is displayed:
Go to next step.
3 Does any other symptom exist? Yes Go to appropriate flowchart.
No Go to next step.
4 Inspect for air cleaner element for clogging.
Is air cleaner element okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace air cleaner element.

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NO.23 A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLYA6E408018881225
Diagnostic Procedure
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23 A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY
DESCRIPTION•A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not engage when A/C switch is turned on.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Improper refrigerant charge amount
•Open A/C switch magnetic clutch
•Open circuit between A/C relay and A/C magnetic clutch
•Poor GND of A/C magnetic clutch
•Improper A/C magnetic clutch clearance
•Refrigerant pressure switch is stuck open
•A/C relay is stuck open
•Improper A/C cut-off control
•Open circuit between A/C switch and PCM through both refrigerant pressure switch and A/C amplifier
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Perform self-test function using WDS or
equivalent.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM
terminal 53 or 79
•Open circuit PCM control relay and PCM terminal
69
•PCM control relay stuck open
•Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85,
103 or 104)
•Poor connection vehicle body GND
YesNo DTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
2 Disconnect A/C compressor connector.
Start engine and turn A/C switch to ON.
Is there correct voltage at terminal of A/C
compressor magnetic clutch connector?
Specification
More than 10.5 VYes Inspect for GND condition of magnetic clutch on A/C
compressor.
If GND condition is okay, inspect magnetic clutch coil
for open circuit.
No Go to next step.
3 Disconnect refrigerant pressure switch
connector.
Connect jumper wire between terminals of
refrigerant pressure switch connector.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Turn A/C switch on and set blower fan at any
speed.
Measure PCM terminal 84 voltage.
Is voltage below 1.0 V?Yes Inspect refrigerant pressure switch operation.
If switch is okay, go to next step.
No Inspect for following:
•A/C switch is stuck open
•Open circuit between refrigerant pressure switch
and PCM terminal 84
•Open circuit of blower motor fan switch and
resistor (if blower motor does not operate)
•Evaporator temperature sensor and A/C amplifier
4 Inspect A/C cut-off operation.
Does A/C cut-off work properly?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to A/C
cut-off system inspection results.
5 Remove jumper wire from switch connector.
Reconnect connector to refrigerant pressure
switch.
Start engine and turn A/C switch on.
Does fan operate?Yes Inspect for stuck open A/C relay.
Replace if necessary.
No Inspect following and repair or replace as necessary:
•Refrigerant charging amount
•Seized A/C compressor
6 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)