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Resistance Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
  2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between the knock sensor terminals A and B.
    • If not as specified, replace the knock sensor.
    • If the knock sensor is okay, but PID value or PCM terminal 3 and 81 voltage are out of specification, perform the CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT INSPECTION .

Specification 

  1. Approx. 560 kilohms (20 °C {68 °F})