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| 94 Mazda MX6 | 2/27/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I find the idol in my car is very low when sitting at a light and it tries to stall. When driving ...
A: purchase a spay clearing from a local parts store and spay the sensors one inside the air ducting ...
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| check engine light still on after repairs | 2/27/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I have a 2000 Mazda 626 4 cyl. 2 weeks ago, overheated. Was told that it was a blown head gasket. ...
A: you need to have it scaned and the scan tool can remove the stored code and reset the computer as ...
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| 1994 Mazda MX3 belts | 2/26/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I recently had the belt that runs the alternator and waterpump break. I thought that I did a decent ...
A: it is posible but buying cheat belts doesn't help much either when your car is runing look to see if ...
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| CV Boot or new axle | 2/19/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: 1996 Mazda LX, Auto, no abs brakes. After looking at the labor involved in replacing CV boots,is it ...
A: depending on the price difference yes it is easy just to get the unit complete i myself have never ...
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| Mazda b2200 Computer Repair | 2/14/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: Hey I am having problems with my mazda and I know your a 626 expert but I think my question is ...
A: computers are easy to remove and replace and normally are located in the center of the car under the ...
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| Rear Shock/Strut Replacement | 2/14/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I want to replace the rear shock/struts. It doesn't look as easy as I first thought. What are the ...
A: first remember all cars are different so this is just a general guild line front 1. loosen the lug ...
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| 94 mazdz 626 | 2/12/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: how hard is it to change the starter?
A: not that hard but very timely V6 model before you do so purchase a thottle body gasket there about ...
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| R&R 1993 Mazda 626 Timing Belt | 2/10/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I'm trying to help my son replace the timing belt on his 1993 626. Is there an easy way to do this. ...
A: disconnect battery loosen water pump pulley bolts remove the drive belts remove pulley position #1 ...
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| 1999 mazda miata | 2/6/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: ..here goes. I have a 1999 miata, for the last couple of weeks the engine warning light has been on. ...
A: you can check the fuel pump by listening for a humming from the tank have someone turn the key to ...
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| 2003 Miata Timing Belt | 2/3/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: Trying to find resources to set timing on vehicle after timing belt jumped. (Also can't see why belt ...
A: k well you can purchase a repair manual for you make and model to get the info you need. there ...
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| 2003 Miata Timing Belt | 2/2/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: Trying to find resources to set timing on vehicle after timing belt jumped. (Also can't see why belt ...
A: i don't suggest you tackle something of that nature on your own if the timing belt jumped you should ...
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| Ford probe 2,5 v6 valve stem seals | 2/2/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: my Ford probe smokes heavily. Compression test was good so we narrowed it down to the valve stem ...
A: it's very do-able if you have some common specality tools and an air compressor the heads don't need ...
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| Mazda 626 Motor Mount and Transmission | 1/27/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I had my car serviced in Precision Tune AutoCare, including 90K standard (transmission flush, ...
A: i suggest seaking legal advice and having your car inspected by another shop to see if any of the ...
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| 1993 mazda mx6 serp. belt tensioner noise | 1/24/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: My daughter has a 93 mx6. One of the long bolts that runs thru the serpentine belt tensioner will ...
A: i ran into that problem before myself. it's an aluminum block so more then likely the tread is ...
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| MPV Catalytic Converters (2001) | 1/24/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I have a 2001 Mazda MPV 2.5 L V6 with 98,000 miles. Recently the check engine light has come on. ...
A: if you feel you can do the job yourself the great go ahead and do it, chances are that you may have ...
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| 1996 mazda protege | 1/23/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: The wiper motor will not turn off. what do I check, to make a repair.
A: ( wipers won't shut off unless the ignition is off?) disconnect the wiring from the wiper control ...
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| 2002 mazda626 | 1/22/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: the battery, starter and alternator is fine - electrical no prob - car does not start ...
A: fuel filter is only to filter the fuel it wouldn't stop your gas from not running, pcv valve is used ...
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| intermittent, violent shaking from front end | 1/16/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I have a '93 Probe GT with 170K on it, and coming up the freeway this morning something awful ...
A: the front end ball joints can be the problem and are easy to check just jack the car up and move the ...
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| 1994 Mazda MX3 belts | 1/15/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: Both belts in my car (4 cyl) need to be changed. Can you advise on the proper procedure?
A: loosen the adjuster bolts and remove the belts, install new belts and tighten then measure the belt ...
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| 93 Mazda protege clutch problems | 1/15/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I have a 93 protege and the clutch is extremely loose. I was told it was the shift guide plate or ...
A: it could be the pressure plate. replacing the clutch is something that i recommend you leave to an ...
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| 1998 Mazda Protege Stalled at stop sign, wont start | 1/13/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I stopped at a stop sign and when I stepped on the gas pedal, the car just quit on me. Was not able ...
A: did you try testing the fuel pump? with a buddy put your ear close to the fuel tank and have him ...
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| 2001 Mazda Millinia | 1/11/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I had a P0400 code on car. I put car in for service had EGR valve cleaned along with tuneup. Got car ...
A: they were right to clean the egr valve the code indicates an exhaust gas recirculation flow ...
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| Mazda 626: Headlights | 1/10/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: Having some issues with my headlights, just this weekend that went out and would not come back on. ...
A: it's very posible the dealer is right and it's the comdination swich sounds a little exspensive to ...
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| Sputtering/Dying 1993 Mazda Protege | 1/8/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I have a 1993 mazda protege, and ever since the weather has gotten colder my car has started to ...
A: i noticed you commented on changing the batter and having the oil changed and the fuel filter it ...
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| 2002 protege alternator/belt | 1/8/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I read on this forum that maybe one or two people have had a similar problem that my protege is ...
A: first replace the belt using wd40 can cause it to weaken and crack. and adjust it. most of the time ...
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| mazda 2000 2.5 | 1/3/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: the code is p0421 i took off my converter and there was grey stone like deposits in it
A: i'm showing warm up cat efficiency below threshold (cylinder bank no.1)it could posibly be the ...
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| mirror replacement | 1/3/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: Joshua, I need to replace the manual, drivers side mirror to a 626. I haven't really taken a close ...
A: i also have a mazda 626 1993 and it's really somple to do there's a small plastic cover right behind ...
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| mazda 2000 2.5 | 1/3/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: i have a check engine light on that reads warm up catalyst below threshold bank 1 is this an ...
A: i'd say yes by the sounds of it do you know the engine code for me to have a look and see what it ...
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| Wheel Bearing Replacement | 1/2/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: What is involved in replacing a front wheel bearing on a 1993 Mazda Protege? Is it something I can ...
A: depending on your knowlebge and what you can do yes most people can fix a wheel bearing themselfs i ...
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| tribute compression loss | 1/2/2008 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: my 02 v6 has had the 100k service and had 1 coil replaced to rectify an intermittent miss under ...
A: i don't see the recetion being a problem are the plugs having anything to do with compression loss ...
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| Electrical problem | 12/30/2007 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I have a 1993 Mazda 626 ES with about 120km and lately I have been going thru fuses like no ...
A: you have a short somewhere in a wire look for corroded or broken wires if you can't find the problem ...
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| 2001 626 V6 Auto Trans question | 12/29/2007 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: On a Mazda 626, 2.5l V6. This car has a serviceable transmission filter. What is the rule for ...
A: if your popping the pan off you should also change the filter your there any ways. as long as you ...
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| mazda b2200 | 12/27/2007 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: my truck throttle is very hesitant as well as sluggish,idle is rough and it idles at around 2000 rpm ...
A: most commonly idle problem can be fixed by cleaning the map sensor and cleaning the throttle body. ...
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| Engine started rattling now ticks | 12/26/2007 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I have a 1995 Mazda 626, purchased used from Missouri, the problem is that the car started cutting ...
A: if your missing bolts from the engine and some parts are loose,mising or broken then before i have a ...
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| removal of alternator in a 2003 mazda 6i 4cy | 12/24/2007 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I have a 2003 Mazda i. And i need to replace the alternator in it. (Battery shows 11.9 volts when ...
A: not to sure about the warranty on your car it all depends what coverage you purchased. but for the ...
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| CV joints | 12/20/2007 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: On a 1995 Mazda MX6 how do you remove the CV joint from the axle shaft? I thought there was just a ...
A: i don't sugeest trying to fix the cv joint on the axle commonly i replace it as a unit to remove the ...
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| Tribute'01 inner door handle disconnected | 12/20/2007 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: I was hoping you could help me out. The inner door handle on the Tribute has become disconnected ...
A: it is a do it yourself fix if you have the know how to do so start by disarming the airbag first and ...
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| mazada 929 | 12/18/2007 | joshua thorndyke |
Q: My car will not run. The battery is new the electrical functions all work when I put the key in but ...
A: check the common things a car needs to start. spark is easy to test you can simply remove a spark ...
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| basic maintenance | 6/2/2007 | Brian |
Q: 1998 mazda 626 2.0 4 cyl 57k miles i want to change fuel filter and spark plugs. looking at after ...
A: There should only be one correct fuel filter design for your car. Changing the filter should be ...
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| '98 Mazda Miata won't start | 5/14/2007 | Brian |
Q: Battery was dead. Tried to jump start. Nothing. Lights only thing that works. Battery is now fully ...
A: It sounds like you have a bad fuse or a bad fusable link. There are a few large fuses located in the ...
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