Resistance Inspection: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the throttle body connector.
Measure the resistance between the throttle actuator terminals using an ohmmeter.
- If not as specified, replace the throttle body. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- If as specified, carry out the CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT INSPECTION .
Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Actuator Terminals A & B
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.