Coil Resistance Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
- Set the power steering reserve tank out of the way. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
- Disconnect the OCV connector.
- Measure the coil resistance between terminals A and B using a tester
- If it is not within the specification, replace the OCV.
Oil control valve resistance
5-14 ohms
- If it is not within the specification, replace the OCV.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.