Engine Temperature Sensor: Testing and Inspection

2009 Mazda 6 V6-3.7LSECTION Testing and Inspection



CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR INSPECTION [MZI-3.7]

Resistance Inspection

1. Disconnect the CHT sensor connector.

2. Measure the resistance between the CHT sensor terminals.

- If it is not within the specification, replace the CHT sensor.





Measure the cylinder head temperature sensor resistance (approx.).





Cylinder head temperature sensor characteristics graph (reference)






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