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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 PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1991-92 -> Evacuating System
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8 V6 GAS
The system must be completely discharged before evacuation. After discharging the system, keep low pressure gauge hose connected to low pressure test fitting and both manifold gauge valves closed.
- Connect high pressure gauge hose to vacuum pump, Fig. .
- Connect center manifold gauge hose to refrigerant source with tapping valve closed.
- Open high and low side gauge valves with vacuum pump operating.
- Continue to operate pump for approximately 15-20 minutes after low side gauge reaches 29 or more inches of vacuum. If the system has been left open for an...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Radio Coded Anti-Theft System
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.6 L4 GAS
Radio Coded Anti-Theft System
The audio system's anti-theft feature renders the system inoperable after power to the audio unit has been interrupted. Obtaining the anti-theft security code prior to performing repairs will ensure restoration of audio system operation in case the vehicle battery is disconnected or power to the audio unit is otherwise lost during repairs.
Always obtain the security code before interrupting power to the audio unit. To reactivate the unit after power is restored, proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition switch to Accessory position, then turn audio unit off...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Mazda -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-00 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-3 Precedia 1.6 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60,000 m...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.6 L4 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 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor bracket and differential lock assembl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Mazda -> Automatic Transaxle Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Mazda MX-3 Precedia 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 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1993 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Mazda MX-3 GS 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 Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Interior Components Diagram for 1995 Mazda MX-3 Precedia 1.6 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Ground Locations Diagram for 1995 Mazda MX-3 1.6 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Mazda MX-3 Precedia 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1995 Mazda MX-3 Precedia 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Mazda MX-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SPEEDOMETER CABLE SERVICE PARTS Vehicle: 1994 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SQUEAL NOISE FROM CLUTCH Vehicle: 1993 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Mazda MX-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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