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:
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following
conditions apply.
• Repeated short-distance driving
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Driving with extended use of brakes
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive
materials are used
• Driving on ...
Panel Light
Purpose
The panel light adjusts the instrument cluster and steering switch illumination
brightness.
Function
The instrument cluster adjusts the brightness of the following illumination
lights when a TNS illumination signal sent via CAN transmission from the front
body co ...
Evaporator
Purpose
The evaporator cools the passing air.
Function
The evaporator vaporizes the atomized refrigerant flowing internally, and
the air passing through the evaporator is cooled by the release of latent heat.
The moisture in the air is condensed at this time and dehumidifie ...
