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Initial Inspection (Function Test [11])




Air Conditioning (A/C) (Tempmatic)

Models 202 (as of MY 1999)

Function Test [11]

Prepartion for Test

1. Review 14,15,21,22,31,32,41,42

2. Check condition of fuses.
3. Check in car temperature sensor by placing a small piece of paper appox. 1/2 sq. over aspirator blower vent grille with ignition "ON" (arrow, figure 1). If there is sufficient ventilation the paper will remain on the vent grille, if not check aspirator blower for voltage supply and funtion. The after-run time for the blower motor is approx. 1 minute.
4. Run engine at operating temperature (80°C) during entire test ensure that the shift lever is in " P" and that the parking brake is engaged.
5. Outside air temperature > 15° C ( 58° F).
6. Button on A/C pushbutton control module (N19) is not illuminated.
.7 Manually open center and side air outlets.
8. Ensure that the button is not depressed.
9. Set blower fan to stage 3.