Resistance Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2025 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the steering wheel to full right lock.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the front splash shield (RH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the engine oil pressure sensor/engine oil temperature sensor connector. (See ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR/ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Measure the resistance between engine oil pressure sensor/engine oil temperature sensor terminals E and C.
- If not as specified, replace the engine oil pressure sensor/engine oil temperature sensor. (See ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR/ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION (REFERENCE)
| Engine oil temperature (°C {°F}) | Resistance (Kilohms) |
|---|---|
| -40 {-40} | Approx. 44.9 |
| 0 {32} | Approx. 5.78 |
| 25 {77} | Approx. 2.04 |
| 140 {284} | Approx. 0.0719 |