Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
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The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the AWD CM.
Construction
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The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential carrier.
Operation
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The differential oil temperature sensor uses a thermistor whose resistance changes according to changes in the rear differential oil temperature.
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The resistance grows smaller as the oil temperature rises and vice-versa, as shown.
Fail-safe
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DTC |
Fail-safe |
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P1888:11 P1888:15 |
Control disabled. |
Differential Oil Replacement
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tig ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Inspection
WARNING:
Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while
differential oil is hot.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the different ...
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Powertrain System Outline [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The powertrain consists of a 2-piece multi-plate clutch, 3-piece multi-plate
brake, a one-way clutch, and a 3-piece single-type planetary gear.
Construction
Component parts list
Component parts
Movement
Multi-plate clutch
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Low Fuel Warning Light
Purpose
The low fuel warning light warns the driver that the remaining fuel level
is low.
Function
The instrument cluster calculates the fuel quantity based on the following
CAN signals, and if a remaining fuel amount of approx. 10 L {2.6 US gal, 2.2
Imp gal} (fuel gauge ...
Horn
Purpose, Function
The horn sounds according to the horn switch operation.
Construction
Installed to the inside of the front grille.
The diaphragm is vibrated to apply vibration to the air and produce sound.
Operation
1. When the horn switch turns on (1), the ho ...
