Lateral-G Sensor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the connector.
Turn ignition switch on, verify the voltage between terminals B and ground terminal E under the following conditions.
- If not within the specification, replace the combined sensor.
1. Horizontal
  Voltage
  
  2.4-2.6 V
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Combined Sensor Connector Terminals
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Facing up (inclined 90° from horizontal)
  Voltage
  
  3.3-3.7 V
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Combined Sensor Facing Up Position
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Facing down (declined 90° from horizontal)
  Voltage
  
  1.3-1.7 V
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Combined Sensor Facing Down Position
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.