Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Engine / Cooling / Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

Purpose/Function

Detects the ECT as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection amount.
Detects the ECT and inputs it to the PCM as an ECT signal.
The ECT sensor No.2 is only used for OBD.

Construction

ECT sensor No.1

Installed to the water outlet case.
A thermistor has been adopted as the detecting element for detecting the ECT.

ECT sensor No.2

Installed on the water pipe.
A thermistor has been adopted as the detecting element for detecting the ECT.

Operation

Inputs the signal, which fluctuates according to the ECT, to the PCM.

ECT sensor characteristic

Fail-safe

ECT sensor No.1


DTC No.	Fail-safe function
P0117:00	Fixes the water temperature for the engine control at 40 °C {104 °F}, and for the idle air control at 80 °C {176 °F}. Operates the cooling fan (high speed rotation). Inhibits the fuel cut control during shift change.
P0118:00	Fixes the water temperature for the engine control at 40 °C {104 °F}, and for the idle air control at 80 °C {176 °F}. Operates the cooling fan (high speed rotation). Inhibits the fuel cut control during shift change.

ECT sensor No.2

Function not equipped.

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation

WARNING: When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before removing the ECT sensor. ECT Sensor No.1 1. Disconnect the negative battery c ...

Fan Switch Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Shift lever knob (MTX). b. Glove compartment. c. Front console box. d. Shift panel. e. Upper panel. f. Rear c ...

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Front Console Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure. 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Decoration panel. b. Shift lever knob (MTX). c. Front console box. d. Shift panel. e. Upper panel. f. Rear console. g. ...

Starter Cut Off Control [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Outline The PCM controls energization to the starter relay according to an immobilizer system request to improve security. While not in P or N position, the starter relay energization by the ignition key is inhibited. (ATX) While not in neutral, the starter relay energiz ...

D Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Trunk board. b. Trunk end trim. c. Rear scuff plate. d. Trunk side trim. 3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the D-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3) wh ...