Ambient Temperature Sensor Inspection

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Ambient Temperature Sensor Inspection
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  1. Measure the temperature around the ambient temperature sensor, then measure the resistance between the terminals of the ambient temperature sensor.
    • If the characteristics of the ambient temperature sensor are not as shown in the graph, replace the ambient temperature sensor.
    Fig 1: Ambient Temperature Sensor Graph
    G03702815Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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