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1992 Mazda MX-3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Mazda -> Disarming -> 1990-93 -> 1994-96 -> 1997-2001 -> 2002-04
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8 V6 GAS
NOTE: For B2300, B3000 And B4000, Refer To "Ranger" In "Ford Motor Co."
NOTE: For Tribute, Refer To "Escape" In "Ford Motor Co."
1990-93
- On 929 models, refer to "1994-96."
- On models equipped with audio anti-theft, obtain audio unit anti-theft code number from vehicle owner.
- On all models, disconnect battery ground cable.
- On Miata models, disconnect orange and blue air bag clockspring connectors, Fig. .
- On 626, MX-6 and RX-7 models, remove lower lefthand sound insulator from instrument panel, then disconnect clockspring orange and blue connectors, Figs...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
POWER BRAKE UNITS -> TROUBLESHOOTING -> CHECK VALVE -> FUNCTION CHECK -> LOAD TEST
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.6 L4 GAS
FUNCTION CHECK
- Stop engine and depress brake pedal a few times to relieve vacuum.
- With pedal depressed, start engine. After starting engine, pedal should move down slightly. If so, unit is functioning.
- After engine has run two minutes, turn it off. Depress pedal with normal force.
- If the first pedal stroke is long and gets shorter with subsequent strokes, the unit is operating. If a problem is found, inspect check valve, vacuum hose and installation. Repair if necessary and check again.
- Start engine and depress pedal with usual force.
- Stop engine with pedal still depressed. Hold pedal...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1990-00 Protege, 323 & MX-3 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8 V6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
The anti-theft function is available as an option for the audio system. Before removing the battery ground cable or disconnecting the audio system power source, obtain the code number to reset the system when repairs are complete.
After the ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tires.
- Remove splash shield, then transaxle drain plug.
- Raise staked portion of driveshaft locknut using suitable tool.
- Apply brakes, then loosen and remove locknut.
- Remove stabilizer, then tie rod ends using tool No. 490118850C or equivalent.
- Remove lower ball joint attaching bolt.
- Remove driveshaft clinch bolt and nut, pry down on lower arm to disconnect ball joint.On vehicles equipped with autom...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor bracket and different...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Automatic Transaxle Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.6 L4 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned to On position as a bulb check. If the warning lamp flashes or lights, the tran...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater pipe.
- Remove hose from heater pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater co...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8 V6 GAS
- Remove righthand splash shield.
- Set a breaker bar on center of tensioner pulley.
- Turn c...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1992 Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1992 Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1992 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1992 Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1992 Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1992 Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1992 Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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