Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
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The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the AWD CM.
Construction
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The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential carrier.
Operation
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The differential oil temperature sensor uses a thermistor whose resistance changes according to changes in the rear differential oil temperature.
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The resistance grows smaller as the oil temperature rises and vice-versa, as shown.
Fail-safe
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DTC |
Fail-safe |
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P1888:11 P1888:15 |
Control disabled. |
Differential Oil Replacement
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tig ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Inspection
WARNING:
Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while
differential oil is hot.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the different ...
Other materials:
Door Lock Switch Inspection
Driver's Side
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the door lock switch..
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the door lock
switch.
Passenger's Side
1. Disconnec ...
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Off Indicator Light
Purpose
The BSM OFF indicator light informs the driver that the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system is turned off or there is a malfunction in the system.
Function
The instrument cluster illuminates the BSM OFF indicator light based on the
BSM system off signal sent via a CA ...
Power Flow [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Power flow
1 GR
2 GR
3 GR
4 GR
5 GR
6 GR
REVERSE
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