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Problems with my Mx3 - 4/9/2007 4:24:54 PM

Mx3soccer

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My car will start cold no problem, but will idel high around 2,000 to 2,500. After running for a while, whenever i shift into nuteral to brake, the engine dies and i have to hold down the gas to get it running again, and it takes a good while to do so. I replaced the spark plugs, the wires, the rotar, the distributer and the fuel pump. Does any one know what might be wrong?

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RE: Problems with my Mx3 - 4/9/2007 5:19:21 PM

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Also, when I go over 10mph and shift into 2nd, the gear grinds, and no other gear does that. When parked, or going under 10mph, it shifts smoothly. Any suggestions?

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RE: Problems with my Mx3 - 4/9/2007 8:41:12 PM

babyhuey

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What year is the MX-3 and does it have the 4 cyl or V6?
Is it only idling at 200-2500 after cold start and then once it is warmed up will not idle at all?

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RE: Problems with my Mx3 - 4/10/2007 10:18:57 PM

Mx3soccer

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It's a 95 with a 4 cyl. It runs high no matter what.

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RE: Problems with my Mx3 - 1/5/2008 12:04:30 AM

koketsumx3

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im having similar problems with my 93 mx3 im not throwing any codes but a mechanic friend says its probably a vaccum leak

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RE: Problems with my Mx3 - 1/8/2008 5:08:04 PM

Elainelovesmazda

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It's defenetly either a vaccume leak but it can easily be a compression problem, if you have a mechanic friend get him or her to check the compression for you. It's pretty inexpensive if you take it to a garage but watch out of people trying to rip you off. GOOD LUCK!

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