1993 MX3 Starts, runs 3 seconds, stops

MrHerbie · Post by **MrHerbie** » April 6th, 2008, 12:39 am

That is the ad for the car I am thinking about buying, not sure if it is a V6 or 4cyl yet, but was hoping to find some insight to the problem before purchasing it.

Thanks in advance

sorry for the duplicate post

se7en · Post by **se7en** » April 6th, 2008, 2:40 am

That depends I think on which engine is in it.

If it is the v6, then it is the VAF malfuncioning.
unless it is a cracked intake hose.

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MrHerbie · Post by **MrHerbie** » April 6th, 2008, 9:10 am

Thanks for the reply, what is the VAF? Pardon my ignorance...

se7en · Post by **se7en** » April 6th, 2008, 1:27 pm

it is the sensor in the air intake system. It is common to breakdown, and cause the engine to do what you are experiencing.

I have one for sale, $25 +shipping.(would be cheap because it is pretty small and light)

cheers man

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MrHerbie · Post by **MrHerbie** » April 6th, 2008, 4:27 pm

Thanks! I have been trying to get in touch with the owner, which has not been easy so far...Will let you know if it works out and I need the sensor.

BTW The Fairlady must pretty fun - I have a JDM as well, but it is a bit slower - a Toyota Master Ace Surf Grand Saloon (what is with those JDM names?!) a fairly heavy van with a turbo diesel. At least we can pass VW's on the hills, but it is a very tense and close race every time

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » April 7th, 2008, 12:21 am

I say look at the car first.. then deal with problems. Kinda hard to diagnose if you dont know what you have.

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