Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Ion Sensor
Purpose/Function
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Detects ion generation in the combustion chamber for detecting pre-ignition.
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Detects ions which occur due to fuel combustion as current by applying bias voltage to the spark plug, which is amplified in the ignition coil internal circuit and input to the PCM.
Construction
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Built into the ignition coil.
Operation
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Accumulates the secondary current of the ignition coil in bias condenser (1) and detects ion current (2) by applying the bias voltage to the spark plug.
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Pulls in current (4) increased by current amplification circuit (3) to the ignition coil from the PCM.
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The PCM measures/converts the current sent to the ignition coil and monitors.
Ion generation mechanism
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Ions are generated based on: fuel combustion = chemical reaction / disassociation. The generated negative ions move to the center electrode of the spark plug to which bias voltage is applied, positive ions move to the grounded engine wall surface, and then current flows from the spark plug to the ignition coil.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Ion Sensor Inspection
DTC Inspection
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC?2.
2. Perform the DTC inspection using the M-MDS..
If any DTC related to the ignition coil/ion sensor is present, repair the
malfunctioning ...
Lap Pre Tensioner Seat Belt [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The lap pre-tensioner seat belts retract and tighten the seat belt webbing
to protect the front passengers during a collision.
Function
The lap pre-tensioner seat belts ...
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Discharge Headlight Bulb
Purpose, Function
Charges the internal metallic element and emits white light resembling sunlight.
Construction
A mercury-free bulb has been adopted for the discharge headlight bulb.
The discharge headlight bulb is assembled to the front combination light.
The dis ...
Starter Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. The starter is normal if it rotates smoothly and without any noise when the
engine is cranked.
If the starter does not operate, inspect the following:
Remove the starter, and inspect the starter unit.
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Air Bag System [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Outline
The air bag system is a device that supplements the passenger restraint function
of the seat belts. The air bag system will not have the designed effect if the
seat belts are not worn properly.
The air bag system is composed of the following parts:
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