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:
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 shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
Tu ...
DRL (Daytime Running Light) Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Rotate the DRL bulb in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure
and remove it from the front combination light in the direction of the arrow (2)
shown in the figure.
4. Install in the reverse order ...
Lighting System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
Turn Light System
There are two methods for personalizing the turn light system: One using
the M-MDS and the other using the audio unit (with color LCD). Refer to the
following and perform the setting.
Method using M-MDS
CONTROL SYSTEM PERSONALIZATION FEATURES SETTING PR ...
