A/C - Operates in DEFROST Only/NO Compressor Engagement

Bulletin No. 008/95
Issued 7/25/95
Revised

Category
U

Applicable Model/s
1993-95 RX-7

Subject
AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTION

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS

All 1993 - 95 RX-7 vehicles with a VIN of JM1FD333*S0400026 and lower.

DESCRIPTION

Either of the follow conditions may occur when the air conditioning system is operated:

^ No compressor engagement when A/C is switched on
^ Air flow mode switch fixed in defrost position

These conditions may be caused by insufficient contact at the hazard switch connector (1994-95 - G-06, 1993 - G-01).

NOTE:
The hazard switch harness also contains the A/C control connector.
This improper connection does not affect the hazard switch operation.

Changes in the production process have eliminated this problem. Customers complaining of the above symptoms should have the problem verified and if necessary, corrected.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify the complaint.





2. Remove the control panel and the heater control unit. Refer to section G of the BETM for removal instructions. Refer to Fig. 1.

3. Check the hazard warning switch terminals. Refer to Terminal Connection Examples for problem examples.

^ If the female terminals are damaged (expanded), remove the switch from the A/C control unit and replace it with a new part.

^ If the terminals are normal, re-assemble and test. If problems still exist, refer to the BETM or workshop manual for troubleshooting information.

CAUTION:
Avoid damage to pins by inserting the connectors straight. Refer to Terminal Connection Examples.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

(Applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT Microfiche for warranty term information).

Warranty Type: A
Symptom Code: 60
Damage Code: 9G
Part Number Main Cause: FD01 66 4H0
Quantity: 1
Operation Number: T0204XRX
Labor Hours: 0.3 Hrs.

Terminal Connection Examples

Male Connectors
1. Hold the housing when connecting and disconnecting.

2. To avoid connector pin damage:

^ align the connector and housing at the appropriate angle.








^ Slightly wiggle the connector right and left then slowly insert straight into the assembly Refer to Fig. 2 and 3.

Avoid forcing the connection or mis-alignment.

Harnesses

1. Do Not Stretch harnesses to connect connectors.





2. Route harnesses to provide slack in harness and no stress on connector. Refer to Fig 4.