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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 Connector Terminals
    G09074590Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

IAT (°C {°F}) Resistance (Kilohms)
0 {32. EN_US} Approx. 5.9
20 {68. EN_US} Approx. 2.5
80 {176. EN_US} Approx. 0.323
130 {266. EN_US} Approx. 0.0893
Fig 2: IAT Sensor Resistance Graph
G11274184Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.