Resistance Inspection: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the throttle body connector.
Measure the resistance between throttle actuator terminals E and F.
- If not as specified, replace the throttle body.
  (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
- If as specified, carry out the Circuit Open/Short Inspection .
Fig 1: Locating Throttle Body Actuator
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.