Lateral-G Sensor Inspection

2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Lateral-G Sensor Inspection
  1. Connect the connector.
  2. 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
      G04325987Courtesy 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
      G04325988Courtesy 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
      G04325989Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

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