Thanks mate - i had a feeling it was the distributor. I have had the car three
years and i have replaced the ignition modual once and then about a year ago the
whole distributor :( but hey I am considering changing the engine to a KLZE as I
have been recommended a dealer Nippon Spares? Have you heard of them or know of
anyone else?
Thanks for the reply Vince

ianlinden_uk <no_reply@...> wrote:
Vince,

I recall that early distributors had a problem of failing igniters (the
power transistor installed within it to amplify the spark signal).
This is a possible cause of your problem. If it is the problem, you
can expect it to fail completely in a short while.

The bad news is that Mazda do not supply replacement transistors, so
you have to buy a complete distributor, which is very costly. The good
news is that it is not difficult for a competent electronics repairman
to replace the part. You may find a "rebuilding" service available.

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "vincestephenson"
<vincestephenson@...> wrote:
>
> When the car heats up it is missing (not constantly) and also when it
> goes into a gear to high for the speed it also misses and does not
> want to rev for a couple of seconds.
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>






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