1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Connector Identification

Harness connector terminal identification illustrations are generic and categorized by number of terminals. For terminal identification of connectors with 1 or 2 terminals, see WIRING DIAGRAMS article. All connector views are terminal side unless otherwise specified. For harness connector terminal identification, see HARNESS CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION DIRECTORYΒ  .

HARNESS CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION DIRECTORY

Description See Figure
Camshaft Position Sensor Fig 5
Crankshaft Position Sensor Fig 1
EGR Boost Sensor Fig 5
EGR Valve Position Sensor Fig 1
Engine Control Module (1) Fig 9
Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Fig 4
Intake Air Temperature Sensor Fig 6
Mass Air Flow Sensor Fig 6
Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Fig 3
Throttle Position Sensor Fig 5
Transmission Control Module Fig 11
(1) Harness connector view.
Fig 1: Identifying 3-Pin Harness Connector
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