Coil Resistance Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5, 2003 Mazda Protege, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2003 Mazda MPV, and 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect Oil Control Valve (OCV) 2-pin harness connector. See OCV LOCATION table.
- Using DVOM, measure resistance between OCV terminals. See OCV RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS table.
- If resistance reading is not as specified, replace OCV.
OCV LOCATION
| Application | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA6 | ||
| 2.3L | Under Cylinder Head Cover At Front Of Cylinder Head | |
| 3.0L | Under Left Cylinder Head Cover At Front Of Cylinder Head | |
| Miata | On Top Of Cylinder Head Cover At Front Of Cylinder Head | |
OCV RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ohms | |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA6 | ||
| 2.3L | 6.9-7.9 | |
| 3.0L | 7.05-7.95 | |
| Miata | 6.9-7.9 | |