To Determine if The Switch is Functioning

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION To Determine if The Switch is Functioning
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  1. Remove the glove compartment.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Turn the A/C switch on.
  4. Turn the fan switch on.
  5. Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) probes of the voltmeter to terminal A and terminal B of the thermoswitch respectively. (The wiring harness connector must be connected to the thermoswitch connector.)
  6. Inspect the voltage as shown below.
    • If not as specified, inspect on/off points of the thermoswitch.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Thermoswitch Terminal Voltage
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