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WIRING PROBLEM: DON'T HAVE HEADLIGHTS!!!
Posted: July 21st, 2006, 1:44 am
by bluey
Okay, I was looking for a Haynes manual for Mazda MX-3 PRECIDIA but couldn't find one.
PROBLEM: When I turn the switch to turn on the lights the dashboard clock gets dim and I have no headlights, also my left turn signal flashes fast. I checked all the bulbs and none of them are burnt out, which leaves me to believe it is a loose wire or something is not grounded, in addition my left front speaker does not work.
Any suggestions????????
Posted: July 22nd, 2006, 6:12 pm
by reaper of souls
ok your speaker is the easy part
1. do you have a after market radio if so pull it and check the wires
2. if wires ok pull speaker and check conection and if speaker is good
as for your lights have you checked all your fuses under the dash and under the hood also try new lights anyway just in case it is the bulbs.
as for your turn signals there corroded get some sand paper and clean the insides (fronts) check your rear light to make sure they aren't leaking water in them if so sand paper clean them to.
Reaper
Posted: July 22nd, 2006, 11:55 pm
by PATDIESEL
Check the online manual and see if there is a relay for the headlamps. I know there is one for the blinkers so there might be one for the headlamps too. If so that could be the culprit.
However, with that said I don't think there is one if memory serves me correctly.
Check to see if you have voltage at the bulb holder. If not start wotking your way backward tword the swtich until you find a spot that does have voltage. Then you know that the problem is somewhere in front of where you are at.
Electrical problems can be a PITA and without someone who really knows the MX-3 wiring you are going to have to do it the hard way.
Posted: July 23rd, 2006, 3:32 pm
by reaper of souls
the headlight relay is under the dash right above your feet (driver's side)
easy way to check is to turn on your lights if you hear a relay clicking (after the one click for your running lights) then it's not your relay if you hear nothing then good chance it's your relay. if thats the case under your hood above your battery you'll see 2 relays these are for your day time running lights ( all they do is flash your highbeams very quickly so you have lights during the day) useless rip them out and vola you have two new relays and your headlights will last longer
Reaper