Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Thermostat Inspection
1. Remove the thermostat..
2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed.
3. Place the thermostat in water.
WARNING:
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During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Do not touch the thermostat and water.
4. Heat the water and check the following.
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Opening temperature and valve lift
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If there is a malfunction, replace the thermostat.
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Thermostat initial-opening temperature
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80.5—83.5 °C {177—182 °F}
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Thermostat full-open temperature
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95 °C {203 °F}
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Thermostat full-open lift
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8.5 mm {0.33 in} or more
Cooling Fan Relay
Purpose, Function
The cooling fan relay operates by receiving the signal from the PCM to supply
power to the cooling fan motor.
Construction
The cooling fan relay is installed o ...
Thermostat Removal/Installation
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 ...
Other materials:
Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakag ...
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
Purpose
The power steering malfunction indicator light warns the driver that there
is a malfunction with the electric power steering (EPS) system.
Function
If there is a malfunction in the EPS system, the power steering malfunction
indicator light illuminates.
If th ...
Catch Tank
Purpose, Function
Suppresses pulsation occurring before evaporative gas is inducted into the
intake manifold.
Construction
The catch tank is installed in the engine compartment.
Operation
When evaporative gas flows from the charcoal canister to the purge sol ...
