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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Refrigerant Pressure Check

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Refrigerant Pressure Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the manifold gauge set.
  2. Warm up the engine and run it at a constant 1,500 rpm. 
  3. Set the fan switch to 4th speed.
  4. Turn the A/C switch on.
  5. Set the RECIRCULATE mode.
  6. Set the temperature control to MAX COLD.
  7. Set the VENT mode.
  8. Close all the doors and all the windows.
  9. Measure the ambient temperature and the high and low-pressure side reading of the manifold gauge.
  10. Verify that the intersection of the pressure reading of the manifold gauge and ambient temperature is in the shaded zone.
    • If not as specified, troubleshoot the refrigerant system. See TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX .
      Fig 1: Manifold Gauge Pressure Reading Vs. Ambient Temperature Graph
      G01022197Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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