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:
Clutch Unit Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the MTX..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil..
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Boot
2
Clutch release ...
Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
The system will not function unle ...
When Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash
If the brake system warning light illuminates
If the light stays on after the parking brake is fully released there may be
a problem with the brakes.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to depress or that it may go closer to
t ...
