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Resistance inspection

NOTE:
  • The IAT sensor No. 2 is built into the MAP sensor. When replacing the IAT sensor No. 2, replace the MAP sensor/IAT sensor No. 2.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Wiper arm (See WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front suspension tower bar (Vehicles with front suspension tower bar) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Air box complete (See AIR BOX COMPLETE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the MAP sensor/IAT sensor No. 2 connector.
  4. Remove the screw. (See MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the MAP sensor/IAT sensor No. 2. (See MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Measure the resistance between MAP sensor/IAT sensor No. 2 terminals A and B.
    Fig 1: Identifying MAP Sensor/IAT Sensor No. 2 Terminals
    G10952004Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
IAT SPECIFICATION (REFERENCE)

IAT (°C {°F}) Resistance (Kilohms)
0 Approx. 5.9
20 Approx. 2.5
80 Approx. 0.323
130 Approx. 0.0893
Fig 2: IAT Temperature And Resistance Graph
G10952005Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.