Mazda RX8 - A;C Does Not Cut off under Wide Open Throttle Conditions

NO.25 A/C DOES NOT CUT OFF UNDER WIDE OPEN THROTTLE CONDITIONS
25 A/C DOES NOT CUT OFF UNDER WIDE OPEN THROTTLE CONDITIONS.
DESCRIPTION The A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not disengage under wide open throttle.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• APP sensor malfunction
Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
Yes Go to the next step.
1
Does the A/C compressor disengage
when the A/C switch is turned off?
No
Go to the symptom troubleshooting "No.24 A/C is
always on or A/C compressor runs continuously".
(See NO.24 A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C
COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY .)
Yes
DTC is displayed:
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE
.)
2
Connect the WDS or equivalent to
the DLC-2.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position (Engine off).
Retrieve any DTCs.
Are there any DTCs displayed?
No
No DTC is displayed:
Inspect the APP sensor.
(See ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP)
SENSOR INSPECTION .)
3
• Verify test results.
! If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
! If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or the On-line Repair
Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.
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