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Resistance Inspection: Notes

  1. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
  2. Verify that the resistance between MAF sensor terminals D and E is as indicated in the table while blowing hot air gradually into the IAT sensor part built into the MAF sensor.
    Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
    G03702075Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Air temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kilohm)
-20 {-4} 13.6-18.4
20 {68} 2.21-2.69
60 {140} 0.493-0.667