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Initial Inspection (Function Test [11])




Air Conditioning (A/C)

Models 140 up to MY 1995

Function Test [11]

Preperation for Test

1. Check condition of fuse 20 circuit 15 (F3-120), fuse 21 circuit 15 (F3-121) and fuse 18 circuit 30 (F3-118).
Check condition of fuse 1 circuit 15 in rear fuse box (F4-1).
2. Check in - car temperature sensor aspirator blower by placing a small piece of paper (approx 1/2 sq.) over aspirator blower vent grille with ignition "ON" (arrow, Figure 1). If there is suffcient ventilation the paper will remain on the vent grill, If not check aspirator blower for voltage supply and function. The after - run time for the blower motor is approx. 1 minute.
3. Run engine at operating temperature (80°C during entire test (ensure that the shift lever is in "P" and that the parking brake in engaged).
4. Manually open the center and side air outlets.
5. Ensure that the "Recirculating Air" button is not depressed.




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