WARNING
Compressed air mixed with the R-134a forms a
combustible vapor.
The vapor can burn or explode causing serious
injury.
Never use compressed air to pressure test
R-134a service equipment
The air conditioning system removes heat from the passenger compartment by
transferring heat from the ambient air
to the evaporator. The evaporator cools the air with the refrigerant that is
circula
DTC indicator 1: An Open in the Air Mix
Control Motor Circuit
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the A/C, then set the temperature control
dial to Max Hot.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then ON (
Electronic Control System
The functions of the fuel and emission control systems are managed by the
powertrain control module (PCM).
Self-diagnosis
The PCM detects a failure of a signal from a sensor or from another control
unit and stores a Temporary DTC or a DTC.
Depending on the failure, a DTC
Functional Diagram
The electronic control system consists of the powertrain control module (PCM),
sensors, and solenoid valves.
Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under
all conditions.
The PCM receives input signals from the sensors, switches, and other co