Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor inspection
Note
- Perform the following inspection only when directed.
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 an ohmmeter.
- If not as specified, replace the ECT sensor.
- If the ECT sensor is okay, but ECT PID value is out of specification, perform the Circuit Open/Short Inspection.
Specification
Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect the following wiring harnesses for open or short. (Continuity check)
Open circuit
- If there is no continuity, the circuit is open. Repair or replace the harness.
- ECT sensor terminal A (harness-side) and PCM terminal 1M (harness-side)
- ECT sensor terminal B (harness-side) and PCM terminal 2H (harness-side)
Short circuit
- If there is continuity, the circuit is shorted. Repair or replace the harness.
- ECT sensor terminal A (harness-side) and power supply
- ECT sensor terminal A (harness-side) and body GND
- ECT sensor terminal B (harness-side) and power supply
Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor removal/installation
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. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARN ...
Crankshaft position (ckp) sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
Resistance Inspection
1. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector.
2. Measure the resistance between CKP sensor terminals A and B using an ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil filter
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
For Europe (LF and L3 engine models)
Caution
To avoid damage to the oil filter, use only specified oil filter.
1. Remove the oil filter drain plug.
2. Untighten the oil filter cover for 2 turns and drain the engine oil.
Note
Oil could be easily drained when th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.1 while vehicle is in reverse, vehicle locator mark goes forward
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunction. If there
is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiri ...