Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection
Resistance Inspection
WARNING:
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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. Remove the ECT sensor No.1..
2. Place the ECT sensor No.1 in water with a thermometer, and heat the water gradually.
3. Measure the resistance between ECT sensor No.1 terminals A and B.
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If not as specified, replace the ECT sensor No.1..
|
ECT (°C {°F}) |
Resistance (Kilohms) |
|
20 {68} |
Approx. 2.45 |
|
80 {176} |
Approx. 0.318 |
ECT Sensor No.2
1. Remove the ECT sensor No.2..
2. Place the ECT sensor No.2 in water with a thermometer, and heat the water gradually.
3. Measure the resistance between ECT sensor No.2 terminals A and B.
-
If not as specified, replace the ECT sensor No.2..
|
ECT (°C {°F}) |
Resistance (Kilohms) |
|
20 {68} |
Approx. 2.45 |
|
80 {176} |
Approx. 0.318 |
Engine Coolant Replacement
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2 S) Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine
and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.
CAUTION:
Do not allow flammable objects such as the taping for bundling wiring harness
to come into contact with the exhau ...
Hood
Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood
and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that
it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, the ...
Tcs Off Switch, Tcs Off Indicator Light
Purpose/Function
The TCS OFF switch, located on the dashboard, allows for optionally enabling/disabling
the TCS control at driver discretion.
The TCS OFF indicator light, built into the instrument cluster, informs the
driver that TCS control has been disabled by operation ...