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Resistance Inspection

  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
  3. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
  4. Verify that the resistance between MAF/IAT sensor terminals D and E is within the specification.
    Fig 1: Identifying MAF/IAT Sensor Connectors
    G04323029Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
STANDARD MAF/IAT SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Ambient temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kilohm)
20 (68} 2.21-2.69
60 {140} 0.493-0.667