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by petiec
December 23rd, 2009, 8:57 pm
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: jumpy RPM when fan on
Replies: 13
Views: 525

Re: jumpy RPM when fan on

Thanks umcamara,l thought the same thing for a second but anways l checked the coolant level it was fine,the Temp. sensor l replaced new from mazda dealer and then had them adjust the idle.The ground on the battery is cleaned but havent got to the rest of the ground connections.Just a thought see wh...
by petiec
December 22nd, 2009, 5:42 pm
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: jumpy RPM when fan on
Replies: 13
Views: 525

Re: jumpy RPM when fan on

l understand about the electrical load when using fan,def. etc. my problem is that the RPM wont idle steady,the RPM gauge goes from 1100 to 600 and then back and forth,and it doesnt always happen.
by petiec
December 21st, 2009, 6:48 pm
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: jumpy RPM when fan on
Replies: 13
Views: 525

jumpy RPM when fan on

Now and then when i use my fan my RPM needle jumps and this only happens when at a complete stop.It only happens when the fan speed is on two or higher?The car is an 95 4 cylinder 5 spd.
by petiec
July 18th, 2009, 8:30 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Rad fan won't turn on
Replies: 7
Views: 315

Re: Rad fan won't turn on

l just had the same problem on my 95 mx3.I thought it might be the fan motor,so went to the junk yard grabed a good fan motor threw it on had it idle and waited to see if goes on,never went on the gauge went almost all the way up so i started to unplug the harness and the fan came on! The plug that ...
by petiec
June 19th, 2009, 7:20 pm
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: Projetor light blows bulbs?
Replies: 4
Views: 287

Re: Projetor light blows bulbs?

I got just the standard H1 bulb,and no l made sure l didnt touch the actual glass part and for the little red wire with the eyelit the only one l see is the one with a 20 amp. fuse which l attached to the battery.
by petiec
June 19th, 2009, 1:49 pm
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: Projetor light blows bulbs?
Replies: 4
Views: 287

Projetor light blows bulbs?

I installed my projetor lights about four or five months ago,went in fine good fitment and all so very happy with that.But the first time the passenger driving light went out ,just thought bad bulb :shrug: so i got a good brand and replaced them on both sides to be safe.two or so month later it went...
by petiec
March 1st, 2009, 9:02 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?

[quote="Daninski"]Ok it has to be the valve. I don't care if you've checked the linkage take the dame valve off or pull the hose off of it and make sure it's actually moving. The shaft could be broke. That's it all right move over I'll just wrench this and turn that and SNAP! OOOww my knuc...
by petiec
March 1st, 2009, 1:06 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?

Rad. was replaced last year, and dont notice any leaks ,or coolant shortage?l try the coolant sensor and a Rad. again this week.l just know this is going to cost big $$ :crying: l remember the Rad. being around 370 dollars and the sensor lm guessing 30 dollars?Oh god the pain! Thanks again everyone ...
by petiec
February 28th, 2009, 11:27 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?

No you dont think its the waterpump?What about the Temp. senser?No the fans dont stay on,l m not sure but l dont think l ever seen them on :lol: They probably go on in the summer when its really hot, :lol: ?Hope somebody can figure this problem out?Been to dealerships what a waste of money and time ...
by petiec
February 27th, 2009, 10:53 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?

Replaced 2 termostats already one was 185 and the other is 195 and yet still nothing?Can it be the water pump?But its been doing this for couple pf winters?
by petiec
February 27th, 2009, 9:20 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?

checked again for knots in hoses,no there are no kinks or anything like that?And when l replaced the termostat l made sure no air in lines when filling the coolant i remember having it idle for at least 25 to 30 minutes in one spot to make sure no air bubbles in the Rad. and l can stick my finger in...
by petiec
February 27th, 2009, 7:15 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?

drove it for several hours and still very,very little heat?Thats with 3 sweaters and a thick coat on.Had the car for 3 years and every winter same thing. :( In the summer it can get very hot and drove it for several hours also with no problems what so ever?The temp. gauge reads a little over half an...
by petiec
February 27th, 2009, 2:19 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?

Forgot to say that l have already checked the linkage to the controls all good Thanks though :) But the more l think about it,it makes sense about the water pump? :confused2: l remember looking at the Rad. nozzel when l was filling the rad. with new pre mix coolant and noticed that the coolant was m...
by petiec
February 27th, 2009, 1:07 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?

l just looked at it and the plug is pointing towards the front,bumper? so i am guessing yes 8-9 o clock :shrug: Thanks also Daninski :)
by petiec
February 27th, 2009, 12:44 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?
Replies: 27
Views: 1010

Re: 95 mx3 1.6 no heat?

No block heater cant use it since i live in an apartment no where to blug it in?New coolant Prestone Pre mix so no guessing there :lol: Dont know about the water pump doesnt leak but will look into it? :shrug: Thanks again solo_ryder for your help and if anyone else has any suggestion l would be ver...

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