Mazda 3 Service Manual: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
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If foreign materials are stuck to the sensor, disturbance by magnetic flux can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control. Make sure that foreign materials such as iron filings are not stuck to the sensor during installation.
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
|
1 |
Connector |
|
2 |
VSS |
|
3 |
O-ring |
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS.
a. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
b. Disconnect the VSS connector.
c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine ...
Cooling
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Other materials:
Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touc ...
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. R ...
Accessory Socket Inspection
Front
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper panel..
3. Remove the shift lever knob. (MTX).
4. Remove the selector lever knob. (ATX).
5. Remove the shift panel.
6. Remove the accessory socket (front).
7. Connect a tester as shown in the figure and verify that the ...
