3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Fuel Thermosensor: I know where it is, but what exactly is it used for?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 08:52 AM
  #1  
RooBoy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, Australia
Fuel Thermosensor: I know where it is, but what exactly is it used for?

Would like to know if anyone has the answer.
Getting this error code from the ECU.

Thanks.
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 05:22 PM
  #2  
RooBoy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, Australia
bump
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 06:46 PM
  #3  
j9fd3s's Avatar
Moderator
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 31,857
Likes: 3,243
From: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
the fsm/service highlights mentions its used for hot starts. it may do more than that, our documantation in the usa is a bit skimpy. if you're getting a code its because there is an open or short in the circuit. its probably a bad sensor, which is kinda rare actually. N391-18-840 is the part number.
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 07:57 PM
  #4  
Ledfoot's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
From: Newark, CA, USA
...first clear the error code...see if it comes back...if it does, then remove and test the part if there's a diagnostic for it in the manual...from there decide if you need/want to replace it. for all you know you just have a loose wire connection....on second thought...look at the manual first.
Reply
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 11:23 PM
  #5  
cewrx7r1's Avatar
Eye In The Sky
Tenured Member: 25 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,943
Likes: 133
From: In A Disfunctional World
DOH! Fuel density will change slightly as the temperatrure changes. Even more so for air, and we also have an air temperarture sensor.

Both are used to control the engine AFRs. It is not a hot start device as it is used for all engine running modes.

If it is bad, the affect on fuel delivery is minor.
Reply
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 12:07 AM
  #6  
RooBoy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, Australia
Thanks guys. I'll start by clearing the code and checking the connection.
Reply
Old Jul 23, 2006 | 12:29 AM
  #7  
GARCO MOTORWORKS's Avatar
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,179
Likes: 1
From: next to the polishing wheel!!!
I was told the sensor can adjust the ECU up to 7 percent .I run one in my aftermarket fuel rail that came without a fitting for it ,so I welded one in .
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rgordon1979
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
40
Mar 15, 2022 12:04 PM
bryancmatthews
Power FC Forum
14
Oct 5, 2015 08:49 PM
sherff
Adaptronic Engine Mgmt - AUS
5
Sep 12, 2015 12:22 PM
Steven_McKinley
General Rotary Tech Support
12
Sep 5, 2015 10:48 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:15 AM.