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 CHT sensor connector.
- Measure the resistance between the CHT sensor terminals.
- If it is not within the specification, replace the CHT sensor.
Measure the cylinder head temperature sensor resistance (approx..
CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE CHARTCylinder head temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kilohm) 20 {68} 37.387 80 {176} 3.775 Cylinder head temperature sensor characteristics graph (reference)
- If it is not within the specification, replace the CHT sensor.