Mazda 3 Service Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
ECT Sensor No.1
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. 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.
-
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:
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could c ...
Air Intake Actuator Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Connect battery positive voltage to air intake actuator terminal B (or C),
connect terminal C (or B) to ground, and then verify that the air intake actuator
operates as shown in the table.
If the operation condition is not normal, replace the air intake actuator.
...
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its
lane.
The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffic lane using the
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC). If it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane,
it notifies
the driver by flashing the L ...
