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#152 of 448 suspension problem by baz666

Sep 14, 2006 (11:46 am)

hello all,
I own a 1992 Mazda 323 Hatchback with a 1.6 ltr FI. It's got 172,000kms on the clock (approx. 107,000 miles).
When I turn left I sometimes hear a thumping from the front passenger side corner. I'm thinking this might be a ball joint or tie rod end but I'm not sure. The car steers fine at low and high speed, doesn't pull in any direction, there's no vibration or wobble or anything like that.
Is this thumping just my imagination or am I hearing the early stages of a problem? Is there any simple way to check?
thx,
baz
toronto

#153 of 448 Re: suspension problem [baz666] by thesmurfiest1

Sep 17, 2006 (9:08 am)

Replying to: baz666 (Sep 14, 2006 11:46 am)
Hey Baz,
 
If I were you I'd have the CV joints checked. Mine did the same thing when they needed replaced. Now, it's doing it again.. I need the other side replaced. lol
 
I'm not sure what you'll pay, but, I paid about 275 to have mine done labor included.
 
Good luck!
 
Oh, and I finally found out the problem to my question.
Take care,
Tammi

#154 of 448 re: electrical problems [lngtonge18] by mysonscar

Sep 22, 2006 (8:14 am)

Replying to: lngtonge18 (Mar 29, 2005 3:33 pm)
Hello,
 
My son has a 88 Mazda 323 and the front driver's window is stuck. My husband says he can fix it if he had a specs for the door or instructions how to fix it. I'd like to know if someone could scan them and send them to me.
 
Thanks,
MySonsCar
(Karen)

#155 of 448 Re: suspension problem [thesmurfiest1] by my5speed

Oct 16, 2006 (7:50 pm)

Replying to: thesmurfiest1 (Sep 17, 2006 9:08 am)
this was a long time ago i just saw it so i dont know you may have goten it fixed. My 1991 mazda 323 was doing the same thing i thought it was the ball joints but i had to get the front axel replaced.

#156 of 448 this is a great car by my5speed

Oct 16, 2006 (7:56 pm)

I bought my 1991 Mazda 323 hatchback 5 speed and put about $275 in it in the flex hose and the front axel it has 122000 miles and is running strong. If there is anybody questiiong wether this is a car to put money into the answer is yes it is worth it.

#157 of 448 Used parts where to find? by sschmid

Oct 17, 2006 (5:45 am)

Anyone know of a salvage yard that may have a 92 323 in it. I need the driver side (side) black plastic windshield moulding and a fuel guage sending unit. I have been unable to locate these parts. Thanks S. Schmid

#158 of 448 Alternator Issues by 323driver

Oct 18, 2006 (8:25 pm)

I have an '88 323, about 150k miles. Started driving home a couple of nights ago, cold and rainy. The wipers started running slowly, the charge light was on dimly. The lights got dimmer and the radio shut itself off. Parked it and got a ride home. Next day, started it up and found the battery only reading 11.5 volts. Pulled the alternator and took it to the shop. They verified it was bad. Bought a rebuilt one and put it on. Started it up and had 13.5 volts at the battery. Drove it about an hour, it got dark and noticed the lights getting dim again. Pulled over and put a meter on the battery, only 10.5 volts with the engine running. Rechecked all connections, everything tight, but no output from the alternator. Next day, pulled it off and took it back to the store where I bought it. They put it on the bench and it worked okay, I witnessed it. Took it back and put it on the car, same thing as before. Continuity checked all wiring, fuses, grounds,everything okay. Put in a known good battery, no change. This can't be this difficult, but obviously I'm missing something. Any ideas out there?

#159 of 448 stuck! by cheese_monkey

Nov 03, 2006 (12:54 am)

i bought a 1990 4 dr done 246000 km's that wasn't running right(was mis-firing). The original owner and I thought it may be a cracked piston or possibly head problems. We took the head off and checked pistons and bore for damage. The bore was in amazing condition for such high km's with no visible cracks. I took the head into a head machining shop. they said the head looked to be in great condition. any ideas of what this may be? anything would be appreciated

#160 of 448 Re: stuck! [cheese_monkey] by snappymold

Nov 03, 2006 (11:10 am)

Replying to: cheese_monkey (Nov 03, 2006 12:54 am)
The mis firing is probably a result of oxygen sesor or crank sensor or most likely you have a piece of crap PCM I had the same problem and scrapped the car because it was too hard to fix could be the Distributor but that i9s unlikely they either work or don't work.

#161 of 448 Re: Alternator Issues [323driver] by nacona911

Nov 03, 2006 (6:00 pm)

Replying to: 323driver (Oct 18, 2006 8:25 pm)
I have an 89 and am having the exact same issue. I have replaced the battery and alternator. I have also checked all the wiring that I can see. I was thinking possibly Voltage regulator. If you have had any luck please give me a holler and I will let you know if I find anything.

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