idle problem

crave93 · Post by **crave93** » October 24th, 2006, 8:30 am

hey guys/gals. i have a 1993 mx3 1.6 sohc auto. and everytime i go to stop my car idle's really low and almost stalls but it doent's rpm comes back up to normal, in a few seconds, it has stalled twice so far does anyone know about this problem or has had it? i need help plz! someone

thanks alot

Franko · Post by **Franko** » October 24th, 2006, 8:58 am

That used to happen to me when my car was sohc. I never found out what the problem was with it. I think it might be a common thing. I just put a bpt in the car and that fixed it right up. I recommend the same for you.

crave93 · Post by **crave93** » October 24th, 2006, 9:11 am

yeah i wish but its kinda a money problem right now. i i kinda need and eazy fix for the moment. any more suggestions

SuperK · Post by **SuperK** » October 24th, 2006, 9:24 am

did you try adjusting the idle screw on the throttle body?
maybe look for vacuum leaks? our intake piping had some cracks in it that cause a fluctuation in the idle... just replaced it and it came up to a smooth steady idle of 1500.... haha, now I'm going to adjust the idle and bring it down, but I have to find me a screwdriver first

crave93 · Post by **crave93** » October 24th, 2006, 10:02 am

ok so i checked the for codes and its code 6? dunno what that is and cant find it. im new to mazda vehicle's.

Typhoonk · Post by **Typhoonk** » October 24th, 2006, 11:11 pm

code 6 -> vehicle speed sensor

http://www.troublecodes.net/mazda/

crave93 · Post by **crave93** » October 25th, 2006, 8:29 am

um i dont have a rx7?

Post by **Custommx3** » October 25th, 2006, 10:51 am

I helped him sort this out over MSN, he has a 16, EGR.

Resetting his ECU seemed to fix it, atleast temporarily.

ariesdude · Post by **ariesdude** » October 25th, 2006, 3:40 pm

Custommx3 wrote:I helped him sort this out over MSN, he has a 16, EGR.

Resetting his ECU seemed to fix it, atleast temporarily.

EGR? I thought SOHC doesnt have EGR .... does it?

lowflyinmx3 · Post by **lowflyinmx3** » December 1st, 2006, 2:46 am

I was having the same problem 'til I read this topic. Reseting the ecu worked for me but why? Why does it run normal after you do that? I don't want to sound dumb, just curious.

MechaManZero · Post by **MechaManZero** » December 1st, 2006, 2:50 am

Franko wrote:That used to happen to me when my car was sohc. I never found out what the problem was with it. I think it might be a common thing. I just put a bpt in the car and that fixed it right up. I recommend the same for you.

My solution as well lmao. Been 7 months since I started cause of the tight money situation. And plus a BPD GTR ain't the easiest thing to get all the parts, time, and money into :p

Tropical Emerald 1993 · December 2nd, 2006, 8:41 am

I've solved this simply by adjusting the idle screw where the air comes in.