Rear Auto Leveling Sensor Inspection

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Rear Auto Leveling Sensor Inspection
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  1. Connect three 1.5 V dry cell batteries in a series.
  2. Connect the positive pole of the battery to auto leveling sensor terminal A, and the negative pole to terminal C, then apply voltage of 4.5 V between terminals A and C.
  3. Connect the tester as shown in the figure.
  4. Measure the voltage while the link is moved up and down slowly.
    • If not as indicated in VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONΒ , replace the rear auto leveling sensor.
      REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Link angle (vehicle height) Voltage (V)
      +36Β° (High) 4.1
      0Β° 2.3
      -32Β° (Low) 0.5
      Fig 1: Measuring Rear Auto Level Sensor Voltage Terminal (Rear)
      G04564554Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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