Re: 98,000 1995 MAzda MX-3 IDLE Problem!
Posted: July 19th, 2004, 9:58 pm
UPDATE:
Date:
Monday, July 19th, 2004
Odometer:
098021
Tune-Up:
Replaced Distributor Cap (OEM)
Replaced Distributor Rotor (OEM)
Replaced Oil filter (OE Mazda Filter)
Replaced BOSCH Spark Plug Wires
Changed Oil w/ Castrol GTX High Milage 10W-30
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Thank you guys after the tune up the hesitation was completly gone it idles perfect at 600 rpms.
Now i get a strong pulse through the entire RPM band.
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Problems that rised:
1. Squeaky belt.. I bought some prestone belt dressing and it got rid of that annoying sound.
2. After letting the car warm up for about 15 minutes and driving it for about 5; I stopped cuz i smelled something burning i poped the hood and I saw a **** load of smoke coming from where the o2 sensor is and by the header mostly... What could this be? Also since i bought the car after driving it for a while. You hear a popcorn making noise when is parked and turned off.
What are your thoughts on these?
Mine are... Blocked thermostat, or BLOCKED 02 sensor... I have no leaks.
I noticed that the coolant neddle in the gauge cluster is way below C and it goes all the way down by where the screw that holds the cluster plate lays. Is this normal?. The car remains at about 35%-40% hot all the time.
<small>[ July 19, 2004, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: vegetoking ]</small>
Date:
Monday, July 19th, 2004
Odometer:
098021
Tune-Up:
Replaced Distributor Cap (OEM)
Replaced Distributor Rotor (OEM)
Replaced Oil filter (OE Mazda Filter)
Replaced BOSCH Spark Plug Wires
Changed Oil w/ Castrol GTX High Milage 10W-30
_________________________________________________
Thank you guys after the tune up the hesitation was completly gone it idles perfect at 600 rpms.
Now i get a strong pulse through the entire RPM band.
_________________________________________________
Problems that rised:
1. Squeaky belt.. I bought some prestone belt dressing and it got rid of that annoying sound.
2. After letting the car warm up for about 15 minutes and driving it for about 5; I stopped cuz i smelled something burning i poped the hood and I saw a **** load of smoke coming from where the o2 sensor is and by the header mostly... What could this be? Also since i bought the car after driving it for a while. You hear a popcorn making noise when is parked and turned off.
What are your thoughts on these?
Mine are... Blocked thermostat, or BLOCKED 02 sensor... I have no leaks.
I noticed that the coolant neddle in the gauge cluster is way below C and it goes all the way down by where the screw that holds the cluster plate lays. Is this normal?. The car remains at about 35%-40% hot all the time.
<small>[ July 19, 2004, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: vegetoking ]</small>