TURBINE SENSOR INSPECTION [SJ6A-EL]

2016 – MX-5 – Transmission/Transaxle

CAUTION:

Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3. Remove the shift panel component. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the parking brake lever boot panel. (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER BOOT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Remove the rear console. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Remove the front console panel. (See FRONT CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8. Remove the front console component. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9. Disconnect the connector and wiring harness clip.

10. Place a clean rag behind the engine so that the engine does not contact the rear housing when it is tilted.

11. Remove the front crossmember under cover. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12. Disconnect the control rod from the selector lever component. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

13. Remove the tunnel member.

15. Disconnect the TWC from the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

16. Suspend the TWC using a cable as shown in the figure.

18. Tilt the transmission while being careful not to allow parts on the back of the engine to contact the vehicle body.

19. Disconnect the turbine sensor connector.

CAUTION:

20. Measure the resistance between the turbine sensor terminals A and B.

If there is any malfunction, replace the turbine sensor. (See TURBINE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)

Turbine sensor resistance