Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2524

operation noise)?
4 INSPECT DRIVE BELT
Inspect drive belt.
(See
DEFLECTION/TENSION
INSPECTION [13B-
MSP].)
Is it normal?
5 INSPECT DRIVE BELT CONDITION
Is drive belt worn?
Does it have foreign
material imbedded in
it, or have oil on it?
6 INSPECT MAGNETIC CLUTCH
Inspect magnetic
clutch.
Is it normal?
7 CHECK TO SEE WHETHER
MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C
COMPRESSOR OR REFRIGERANT
LINES
Is noise emitted from
A/C compressor?
8 VERIFY THAT MALFUNCTION
SYMPTOM OCCURS AFTER REPAIR
Has A/C compressor
noise stopped?
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DRIVE BELT
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YesGo to next step.
No Adjust the drive belt tension.
(See DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION/TENSION INSPECTION
[13B-MSP].)
If the symptom does not improve after drive belt
adjustment, replace the drive belt.
(See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
YesRemove obstruction, remove oil, or replace drive belt, then
go to Step 8.
No Go to next step.
YesReplace A/C compressor (excluding pressure plate, A/C
compressor pulley, and stator), then go to Step 8. (See
A/C COMPRESSOR
No Replace magnetic clutch, then go to Step 8.
YesVisually inspect A/C compressor, replace appropriate parts
if necessary, then go to next step.
No If noise is due to refrigerant lines, repair detached or
missing clips, tighten loose bolts, then go to next step.
YesTroubleshooting completed.
Explain repairs to customer.
No Recheck malfunction symptoms, then repeat from Step 1 if
malfunction recurs.
[13B-MSP].)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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