Cut off problem

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vAnDaL_Z3rO
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Cut off problem

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ok...i own an automatic (yes yes, laugh all you want) anyways...i was driving yesturday, and i was stopped at a red light..all the sudden my car shakes a bit, and turns off on me...what the hell happend?..i pulled into an exxon...i put in oil...i dont think that was it...i pull out of the exxon..happens again..turns out when my car is stationary, the RPMs go down so low, the car shuts off. i have to put the car in Neutral and tap the gas a bit. somebody tell me what the hell is going on. thank you.
93 MAZDA MX-3 GS
-1.8L V6
-Underbody Neon Kit (soon to be white)
-Altezzas
-Indiglo gauges (blue)
-DRIFT KIT
-Blue NX racing seats......covers....
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vAnDaL_Z3rO
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Re: Cut off problem

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thanks for all the replys...i found out what the problem was, the intake hose (accordian looking thing) had a hole in it. and thats what caused it to cut off..now i have to pay $70 for a new one.
93 MAZDA MX-3 GS
-1.8L V6
-Underbody Neon Kit (soon to be white)
-Altezzas
-Indiglo gauges (blue)
-DRIFT KIT
-Blue NX racing seats......covers....
Pics here http://members.cardomain.com/vandal_z3ro
lakersfan1
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Re: Cut off problem

Post by lakersfan1 »

Originally posted by vAnDaL_Z3rO:
..now i have to pay $70 for a new one.
Why? There are probably a few of us on here that have one laying around. I should have one somewhere in pretty dang good condition if I clean my garage up. I'm sure someone would let thiers go for more like $20 instead of an outrageous $70.
perhapsadingo8yerbaby
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Re: Cut off problem

Post by perhapsadingo8yerbaby »

Originally posted by vAnDaL_Z3rO:
...i found out what the problem was, the intake hose (accordian looking thing) had a hole in it. and thats what caused it to cut off..now i have to pay $70 for a new one.
Til ya get a new or used replacement intake hose, duct tape can give ya a decent seal over that crack for a temporary fix. Just be sure the outer hose surface is fairly clean before applying the tape and wrap the tape 360 degrees around a couple times or the tape will not hold the seal very well. It's easiest to do this quick-fix with the intake hose off the car.
sevsev
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Re: Cut off problem

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the mx-3 I'm looking at buying had the same problem, taping up any holes/cracks solved it
+seventeeseven
vAnDaL_Z3rO
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Re: Cut off problem

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Alright. problem fixed, here is my new intake.
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93 MAZDA MX-3 GS
-1.8L V6
-Underbody Neon Kit (soon to be white)
-Altezzas
-Indiglo gauges (blue)
-DRIFT KIT
-Blue NX racing seats......covers....
Pics here http://members.cardomain.com/vandal_z3ro
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