2003 Mazda MPV ESFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Climate Control System: Floor/Defrost

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Air Flow Direction (Floor/Defrost Selected)
G01902490Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

When FLOOR/DEFROST is selected:

  • The air inlet blend door is in the no vacuum position blocking recirculation air and allowing outside air.
  • The footwell blend door is at full vacuum allowing air to flow through the footwell ducts.
  • The defrost blend door is in the no vacuum position, allowing airflow to both the windshield defroster hose nozzle and side window demister hose nozzle ducts.
  • The vent/register blend door is in the no vacuum position.
  • The A/C compressor is enabled when FLOOR/DEFROST is selected to dehumidify the air and reduce windshield fogging.
  • The blower motor is on.
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