Mazda 3 Service Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
ECT Sensor No.1
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.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
4. Remove the battery and battery tray..
5. Disconnect the ECT sensor No.1 connector.
6. Remove the ECT sensor No.1..
7. Place the ECT sensor No.1 in water with a thermometer, and heat the water gradually.
8. 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. 37.34 |
|
80 {176} |
Approx. 3.84 |
ECT Sensor No.2 Inspection
Resistance inspection
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.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
4. Disconnect the ECT sensor No.2 connector.
5. Remove the ECT sensor No.2..
6. Place the ECT sensor No.2 in water with a thermometer, and heat the water gradually.
7. 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 [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
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 [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
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. Remove the battery cover..
2. D ...
Other materials:
Shroud Panel Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support
the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as
not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.
Since the servicing is performed with the hood open, secure the hoo ...
Auto Dimming Mirror Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Disconnect the auto-dimming mirror connector.
4. Pull out the rearview mirror toward the vehicle rear.
CAUTION:
When removing the rearview mirror, it may hit the headliner and cause damage.
Hold the ...
Auxiliary Jack Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
g. Auxiliary jack.
3. Connect a commercially-available nonresistant plug to the auxiliary jac ...