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by Pete
March 21st, 2002, 8:38 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Brake Pedal Pulsing
Replies: 11
Views: 150

Brake Pedal Pulsing

Ok, the brake pedal pulses when stepping on the brakes. I suspect the rotor is warped. Before I go out and buy just rotors, could it be anything else?<P>Pete
by Pete
October 28th, 2001, 9:48 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Weird Idle Problem
Replies: 8
Views: 245

Re: Weird Idle Problem

Thanks for the responses. I have cleaned (?) the idle air control valve, but, just by spraying it out. There did not seem to be any dirt come out of it. I have also cleaned the throttle and butterfly. I did not remove them from the car, just sprayed in some throttle body cleaner and wiped out what I...
by Pete
October 27th, 2001, 9:35 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Weird Idle Problem
Replies: 8
Views: 245

Weird Idle Problem

I do not drive the MX-3 very much, bought it for my kids. Had to replace the rear hub today and took it for a test drive afterwards and when I coasted to a light (stepped on the clutch) the idle went up to about 1500 RPM back down to 700 back up an so on. When I stepped on the brake it settled down....
by Pete
October 19th, 2001, 10:05 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!!! Rear drum brake has locked up!
Replies: 2
Views: 136

Re: HELP!!! Rear drum brake has locked up!

I had the same problem. The e-brake is a bit of a problem, it gets progressivly worse and you don't really notice it until it's too late. You will have to take the drum and hub off, release and lubricate the e-brake lever inside the drum to fix it properly. You might even have to heat up the lever.<...
by Pete
March 22nd, 2001, 8:07 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Items For Sale/Trade
Topic: Headlight Assembly
Replies: 1
Views: 88

Headlight Assembly

Looking for a passenger side front headlight assembly for a 94 MX3. Some jerk backed into me and took off. Any out there, and how much. I live in Ottawa, so shipping is a factor. Also, the Canadian dollar has taken a nosedive. <P>Thanks <P>Pete

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