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2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2003 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Protege5, 2003 Mazda Protege, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 2003 Mazda MPV. 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)
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR RESISTANCE (EXCEPT B2300, B3000, B4000 & TRIBUTE)
| Temperature °F (°C) | Ohms | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda6 | |||||
| 2.3L | |||||
| 68 (20) | 35,480-39,200 | ||||
| 158 (70) | 5070-5600 | ||||
| 176 (80) | 3650-4020 | ||||
| 3.0L | |||||
| 68 (20) | 2200-2800 | ||||
| 176 (80) | 290-400 | ||||
| Miata (1) | |||||
| 68 (20) | 2270-2740 | ||||
| 176 (80) | 290-340 | ||||
| Protege | |||||
| 68 (20) | 2200-2600 | ||||
| 176 (80) | 290-340 | ||||
| MPV | |||||
| 68 (20) | 2200-2800 | ||||
| 176 (80) | 290-400 | ||||
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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.