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by white92mx3
November 10th, 2004, 12:43 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Potential Fix for SOHC Idle problem
Replies: 82
Views: 4082

Re: Potential Fix for SOHC Idle problem

The diagnostic plug is located on the firewall (drivers side). Open the cap and look under the lid. There will be a diagram there. One will say "Ten" and one will say "GR". Warm up the car to normal operating temp and use a wire to connect the "Ten" and the "GR" together (while car is running). You ...
by white92mx3
November 3rd, 2004, 10:53 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: About to buy a mx-3 that has 300K
Replies: 28
Views: 1445

Re: About to buy a mx-3 that has 300K

Mine has a new transmission,clutch, and 169,000 miles on it. The car still runs strong and looks great.
by white92mx3
November 3rd, 2004, 10:26 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Overheating when I let it idle too long.
Replies: 2
Views: 175

Overheating when I let it idle too long.

I noticed if I let my car idle for too long it overheats. Is that because the fans aren't kicking on? Also, why doesn't it overheat while I am driving? Any replies are greatly appreciated.
by white92mx3
November 3rd, 2004, 10:23 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Idle problems please help!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1142

Re: Idle problems please help!!!!

I just went out and tried this but it seems to go back to normal after I shut the car off. Should I shut the car off then remove the jumper wire in the diagnostic box? I let the car warm up, put the jumper wire in the diagnostic box from the "ten" to the "gr", adjusted the idle to normal, then ...

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