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Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Inspection: Notes

WARNING:
  • Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while differential oil is hot.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)] .)
  2. Remove the differential oil temperature sensor. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Wrap the differential oil temperature sensor with plastic wrap and immerse it into a beaker filled with water. Gradually raise the water temperature, and measure resistance between differential oil temperature sensor terminals A and B.
    G13175992Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.