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2004 Mazda 3 L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control Assembly: Adjustments
CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT WIRE ADJUSTMENT
Air Mix Wire
1. Set the temperature control dial at middle position (MAX HOT-MAX COLD).
CAUTION: If the air mix wire is set without first fixing the air mix link position, it is possible that the air mix door cannot be switched normally.
2. Set the air mix link (1) insert an approx. Dia 5 Phillips screwdriver into the set hole to fix the position of the link.
3. Connect the air mix wire to air mix link (2).
4. Clamp the air mix wire to wire clamp.
5. Remove the screwdriver and verify that the temperature control dial can move its full stroke.
Airflow Mode Wire
1. Set the airflow mode selector dial at defroster
CAUTION: If the airflow mode wire is set without first fixing the airflow mode main link position, it is possible that the airflow mode door cannot be switched normally.
2. Set the airflow mode main link to the defroster position and insert an approx. Dia 5 Phillips screwdriver into the set hole to fix the position of the link.
3. Connect the airflow mode wire to airflow mode main link.
4. Clamp the airflow mode wire to wire clamp.
5. Remove the screwdriver and verify that the airflow mode selector dial can move its full stroke.
Air Mix Wire
1. Set the temperature control dial at middle position (MAX HOT-MAX COLD).
CAUTION: If the air mix wire is set without first fixing the air mix link position, it is possible that the air mix door cannot be switched normally.
2. Set the air mix link (1) insert an approx. Dia 5 Phillips screwdriver into the set hole to fix the position of the link.
3. Connect the air mix wire to air mix link (2).
4. Clamp the air mix wire to wire clamp.
5. Remove the screwdriver and verify that the temperature control dial can move its full stroke.
Airflow Mode Wire
1. Set the airflow mode selector dial at defroster
CAUTION: If the airflow mode wire is set without first fixing the airflow mode main link position, it is possible that the airflow mode door cannot be switched normally.
2. Set the airflow mode main link to the defroster position and insert an approx. Dia 5 Phillips screwdriver into the set hole to fix the position of the link.
3. Connect the airflow mode wire to airflow mode main link.
4. Clamp the airflow mode wire to wire clamp.
5. Remove the screwdriver and verify that the airflow mode selector dial can move its full stroke.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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