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1993 MX3 Starts, runs 3 seconds, stops
Posted: April 6th, 2008, 12:38 am
by MrHerbie
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
Re: 1993 MX3 Starts, runs 3 seconds, stops
Posted: April 6th, 2008, 3:03 pm
by nos92mx3
Fuel pump(pressure), MAF/VAF, Vaccuum leak ....
Re: 1993 MX3 Starts, runs 3 seconds, stops
Posted: April 6th, 2008, 4:31 pm
by MrHerbie
Thanks - I figured that it had to be something fairly minor, now if only I could get in touch with the owner...
I was looking forward to experiencing 130 hp in a lightweight car - the 80 hp in the 4000 lb van responds like a slug in -20 deg weather
Re: 1993 MX3 Starts, runs 3 seconds, stops
Posted: April 7th, 2008, 1:26 am
by therieldeal
check to see if the VAF is plugged in... this is usually how they behave when its not.
Re: 1993 MX3 Starts, runs 3 seconds, stops
Posted: April 10th, 2008, 6:22 pm
by cjthor
Id say crack in intake hose.
Re: 1993 MX3 Starts, runs 3 seconds, stops
Posted: April 10th, 2008, 10:00 pm
by MrHerbie
Sad to say that the car was sold...there are 5 other MX3s for sale - all between $3400 and $3600, ranging from 115 000 miles to 170... Still thinking about which way to go...
Thanks to all who educated me through these threads - you are all very helpful.
Rich