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ECT Sensor Resistance Inspection

  1. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS ).
  2. Remove the ECT sensor (located above the starter).
  3. Place the ECT sensor in water with a thermometer, and heat the water gradually.
  4. Measure the resistance between the ECT sensor terminals A and B using a tester.
    • If not as specified, replace the ECT sensor.
    • If the ECT sensor is normal, but PID value is out of specification, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".

Specification 

TEMPERATURE AND RESISTANCE CHART

Water temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kilohm)
20 {68} 35.48-39.20
70 {158} 5.07-5.60
80 {176} 3.65-4.02
Fig 1: ECT Sensor Temperature And Resistance Graph
G04325244Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.