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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 29 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SENSOR OPERATING RANGE CHARTS)INTRODUCTIONENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2002 Mazda Tribute, 2002 Mazda Protege5, 2002 Mazda Protege, 2002 Mazda Millenia, and 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
On B3000, B4000 and Tribute 3.0L, Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor specifications are the same as Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor specifications. See INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS (B2300, B3000, B4000 & TRIBUTE)
table under INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR RESISTANCE (EXCEPT B2300, B3000, B4000 & TRIBUTE)
| Temperature °F (°C) | Ohms | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miata (1) | ||||||
| 68 (20) | 2270-2740 | |||||
| 176 (80) | 290-340 | |||||
| Millenia, Protege & Protege5 (2) | ||||||
| 68 (20) | 2200-2600 | |||||
| 176 (80) | 290-340 | |||||
| MPV (2) | ||||||
| 68 (20) | 2200-2800 | |||||
| 176 (80) | 290-400 | |||||
| 626 (2) | ||||||
| 68 (20) | 35,500-39,200 | |||||
| 140 (60) | 7180-7920 | |||||
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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.