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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor: Miata

  1. Coolant temperature sender is part of ECT sensor. Remove ECT sensor. ECT sensor is located on left side of engine. Place ECT sensor and thermometer in a container of water. Connect ohmmeter between ECT sensor terminals "A" and "B". See Fig 1 .
  2. Slowly heat water. Observe resistance reading at specified temperatures. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS  table. If resistance is not as specified, replace ECT sensor.
  3. To check coolant temperature sender portion of ECT sensor, measure resistance between ground and ECT sensor terminal "C". See Fig 1 . Resistance should be 160-230 ohms with sensor temperature at 122°F (50°C). Replace ECT sensor as necessary.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature - °F (°C) Ohms
Miata
68 (20) 2270-2740
176 (80) 290-340
Millenia, MPV & Protege
68 (20) 2200-2600
176 (80) 290-340
626
68 (20) 35,500-39,200
176 (80) 7180-7920
Fig 1: Identifying ECT Sensor Terminals (Miata)
G97I07736Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.