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#130 of 448 1992 Mazda 323 SE not charging battery by ejsimelaro

Jan 31, 2006 (2:57 pm)

Eletrical problem the car has been haveing. About 2 or 3 weeks ago the car left me stranded in the rain died as I was driveing home. Ok I am some what knowledgable I pulled stock alt and had it tested bad so I replaced the alternator with one from a slavage yard. Drove the car it ran fine till it rained again. Left me straned again. Took car to service station had them do a eletrical anilasis and bad alternator. No problem Iam only out 35 bucks. I replace this one with a new referbed unit from parts supplier. Fully chared battery and armed with my volt meter test new alt. This alt under load was only puting out 9 to 10 volts not enough to run the car let alone charge the battery. Bad alt. Took it back got a replacement. Had alt test at store before I installed it. Fully charged battery alt was puting out 13.5 volts under full load at idle. Drove the car had my wife take it for a spin to an apointment she had no problem. This morning drove the car to work. About 1/4 to work car eletrical started to flicker one and off same simptions it had at first. Turned around and managed to get the car home when it died in my drive way. Battery completly dead. Now I have had the stock alt, 1 salavage yard alt, one bad referbed unit and one that was tested to be good. What is causeing this problem any body know? Is there something to do with the rain? Someting geting wet I dont know about that is suposed to stay dry? does the car have a seperate voltage regulator? Any help would be apriciated. I had a service manual but it is mia so I will be geting a new one. Help I am at the end of my rope and frustrated with the car. I put 1 new clutch, new transmission, 4 new tires, new breaks new muffler and catlitic converter to get this car back on the road 2200 later and I still can not drive the car.

#131 of 448 1987 mazda 323 engine question by metalhead360

Feb 07, 2006 (5:24 pm)

Hi. I just got an 87 323, and I want to fix it up. I'm wondering if anyone knows how big of an engine will fit in it? Please help, I've been trying to find out for months!!!
                                   
                                     Anthony

#132 of 448 Mazda 323 DX by shottzilla

Mar 15, 2006 (5:09 pm)

Hello, I have a 1988 mazda 323 DX and recently i had to replace the Alternator and now it will hold a charge but now it runs for 20 mins or less then just quits.. but the next day it wil fire right up.. im baffled ive gone through the fuel filters lines and pumps no blockage or problems any were .. if any one could explain wats wrong it would be great..
 
-scott

#133 of 448 nice location for a fuel filter! by tim51068

Mar 22, 2006 (12:22 pm)

My 91 323 has been a helluva car; currently at 205k mi. It has been acting as though it's not getting fuel of late and I figured the cheapest thing I could try was the fuel filter, which I know is way past due. Anyone know what diameter rubber line is correct for this? I bought 5/16" and it is hard to push on w/the whole assembly OFF the car. It's sure to be nearly impossible to get on the steel line under the thing. Any advice greatly appreciated.

#134 of 448 New to the 323 by superman_jjs

Apr 16, 2006 (10:49 pm)

I just picked up an automatic 1993 323.
The spedo cable is broken and I am trying to find a replacement. Any place that I should look?
I also have the flashing "Hold" light. What does that mean and how do I correct it?
It has 111000 miles and has a little of a rough idle.
Any recomemdations as to what to look for to correct the idle and hold light?
Thanks,

#135 of 448 Re: Mazda 323 DX [shottzilla] by stephenr83

Apr 17, 2006 (6:18 pm)

Replying to: shottzilla (Mar 15, 2006 5:09 pm)
i have a 89 323 I have replaced the altenator about 9 times in the past 6 or 7 years if you can figure it out let me know thanks

#136 of 448 Re: 323 lifespan [dhskelton] by tinar

May 13, 2006 (9:22 am)

Replying to: dhskelton (Nov 26, 2005 12:37 am)
I am new to this site. I have 83 mazda 323 DX Hatchback..sitting for over a year. We are going to attempt repair..owner says main problem is electrical. i have been online searching for any and all info re car and this site got the closest but geez...somewhat involved to navigate. chiltons site does not even sell book for 323's..so..urgently appreciate any and all feedback

#137 of 448 Torque Settings by goldfnger

May 15, 2006 (8:28 am)

Hi,
 
Does anyone have the official suggested tightening torque for a 2001 Mazda 323f 1.6 Petrol (new shape):
 
Engine oil drain plug
Spark plug
Wheel Nuts
 
Thanks

#138 of 448 Clunk when cold by goldfnger

May 15, 2006 (8:34 am)

Hi,
 
I've got a 2001 Mazda 323f 1.6 Petrol (new shape) (110, 000 miles). When I start it up from cold I get a loud clunk. It makes the noise sometimes as soon as it starts up or sometimes up to 2 minutes after its started, while I'm driving. I cant find anything loose and its fine all day long till! Its very perplexing.
 
Any ideas?
 
Thanks

#139 of 448 Re: Just bought a 323 [bigsu] by snappymold

May 29, 2006 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: bigsu (Mar 04, 2001 9:22 pm)
My 1993 Mazda 323 has been great for me. Since I first bought the thing when it heats up sometimes from a dead stop it "sputters" as it is accelerating out of first gear. Sometimes it was even sputtering right into third gear. This only seems to happen when it is hot and the revs are low. Once the sputter stops it runs normallly again until the next stop light. Finally this weekend after a soggy camp trip it just died right there and after a few minutes wait it started ran for a few seconds and stalled out again this time for good. What is wrong!! I suspect a fuel pump or filter. The damn thing is still at the campground parking lot so I need some help fast. It turns over fine just doesn't fire. I believe although I did not look it is fuel injected so.....could also be the control for that or......?>
Please Help

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