Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts: Introduction

1995 Mazda B2300 Base, 2D Pickup Extra CabSECTION Introduction

Sensor operating range information can help determine if a sensor is out of calibration. An out-of-calibration sensor may not set a trouble code, but it may cause driveability problems.

NOTE: Unless stated otherwise in test procedure, perform all voltage tests using a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance.
AIRFLOW SENSOR VOLTAGES

Terminal (1) Ignition On Volts Engine Running Volts
"A" (Power Supply) 12.0 12.0
"B" (Airflow Signal 0.5-1.0 1.0-2.0
"D" (Ground) 0 0
"E" (Ground) 0 0
(1) See appropriate SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article for terminal identification.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature Ohms
50°F (10°C) 58,750
68°F (20°C) 37,300
176°F (80°C) 384
194°F (90°C) 280
EGR POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE

Terminals (1) Ohms With No Vacuum Applied Ohms @ 5.9 in. Hg
"A" & "B" 2700 2700
"A" & "C" 500 2700
"B" & "C" 2400 100
(1) See appropriate SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article for terminal identification.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature Ohms
50°F (10°C) 58,750
68°F (20°C) 37,300
176°F (80°C) 384
194°F (90°C) 280
OXYGEN SENSOR

Operating Condition Volts
Rapidly Accelerating 0.5-1.0
Deceleration 0.0-0.4
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE

Application (1) Volts
Closed Throttle .60
Wide Open Throttle 4.50
(1) Check voltage with voltmeter connected between breakout box pins No. 46 and 47.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.