Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

FLOWCHARTS — Flowchart No. 3 (continued): Steps 2–4

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Separate A/C relay illustrations and AD FAN fuse locations for K8 (40A) and B6 (20A). [ ] values refer to the B6 engine. ECM connector shown is for B6.

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Step 2

  1. 1
    Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. 2
    Measure the voltage at the following terminal wires of the A/C relay connector.
    B+: Battery positive voltage
    K8: measuring voltage at the A/C relay connector with a voltmeter to ground. Connector terminal layout shows wires (L/Y) and (GY).

Step 2 — A/C relay connector voltage

(L/Y)
VoltageB+
ActionMeasure voltage at (GY) wire
(L/Y)
VoltageOther
ActionRepair wiring harness (AD FAN 40A [K8], AD FAN 20A [B6] fuse—A/C relay)
(GY)
VoltageB+
ActionGo to Step 3
(GY)
VoltageOther
ActionRepair wiring harness (REAR WIPER 10A fuse—A/C relay)

Step 3

  1. 1
    Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. 2
    Remove the A/C relay.
    A/C relay internal schematic and connector terminal layout for the Step 3 continuity check. Coil between terminals A and B, contact between C and D. Connector pinout: C/A top row, D/B bottom row.
  3. 3
    Connect battery positive voltage and check for continuity between the terminals of the A/C relay.
    B+: Battery positive voltage
  4. 4
    If correct, reinstall the A/C relay and go to Step 4.
  5. 5
    If not as specified, replace the A/C relay.

Step 3 — A/C relay continuity

Connection GND
Terminal A
Terminal B
Terminal C
Terminal D
A
Connection GNDB
Terminal A
Terminal B
Terminal C
Terminal D○ (continuity C—D)

Step 4

  1. 1
    Disconnect the ECM connector.
    B6: ECM connector with the (L/B) terminal wire indicated, for the Step 4 jumper-wire test.
  2. 2
    Connect a jumper wire between the terminal wires of the ECM connector and ground.
  3. 3
    Start the engine and verify that the magnetic clutch and condenser fan operate.

Step 4 — ECM jumper test

(L/B)
Magnetic clutch, condenser fanOperate
ActionRemove jumper wire, reconnect ECM connector, and go to Step 6
(L/B)
Magnetic clutch, condenser fanDo not operate
ActionRemove jumper wire and go to Step 5

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