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Climate Control Unit Inspection (Auto A/C): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Remove the climate control unit with the connector connected. (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (AUTO A/C) (US) .)
  3. Connect the negative battery terminal.
  4. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
  5. Connect the negative (-) lead of the tester to body ground.
  6. Insert the positive (+) lead of the tester into each climate control unit terminal and measure the voltage according to the terminal voltage table.
    • If there is any malfunction, inspect the parts under "Inspection item(s)".