Resistance Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Disconnect the throttle body connector.
Measure the resistance between throttle body terminals E and F.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Body Connector End View
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Throttle body resistance
- 1.38 ohms [20°C {68 °F}]
- If not as specified, replace the throttle body. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)