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1162
Thanks Dale. I managed to get it sorted. Tapped the fuel pump relay with a screwdriver handle & disconnected/reconnected the ECU. Don't know which sorted it...
okay_keith
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Jun 21, 2008
9:22 pm
1163
yes thats about right. I never managed more than 215 miles from a tank. Seems to make little difference if you drive economically or like a racing driver so...
jappocketrocket
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Jun 22, 2008
8:56 am
1164
Had this happen to me once. Turns out it was the immobiliser. I opened the car as normal with the keyfob, got it, and it just would not fire up, just kept...
Mr Angel
badmangabriel
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Jun 22, 2008
11:55 am
1165
I get about the same - mostly motorway driving - and had been meaning to ask the same question so thankyou Ian ... have ... car ... weeks ... wanted...
Ian
i_d_johnson
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Jun 22, 2008
11:02 pm
1166
Hi Folks, I started a new job about 25 miles (2/3 motorway) away but had the good fortune to share the fuel costs with a friend. I was getting about 220...
monsoonmarty
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Jun 23, 2008
7:57 am
1167
If it turns, but doesn't kick, that sounds like immobiliser. If its the battery, it wouldn't turn. Open the door with the key, and see if the alarm goes off....
Mr Angel
badmangabriel
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Jul 6, 2008
11:26 am
1169
my mazda mx3 is over heatting and will not start when its hot but as soon as it cold it starts again any help thanks...
pazder23
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Aug 26, 2008
10:55 am
1170
The usual start point with overheating is to replace the thermostat. 90% of the time, that is the cause....
ianlinden_uk
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Aug 26, 2008
11:02 am
1171
were is the thermostat. am a bit thick and can i fix it my self would that make the revs go high thanks if the thermostat. is not working...
pazder23
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Aug 26, 2008
11:07 am
1172
Check to see your heaters work, if they blow cold when they should be blowing hot it could be the head Gasket.   Dan Send instant messages to your online...
daniel mearns
danielmrns
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Aug 26, 2008
12:25 pm
1173
... be blowing hot it could be the head Gasket. ... http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ... hi thanks but my heaters work fine blow hot and blow cold when they ...
pazder23
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Aug 26, 2008
3:13 pm
1174
As title... what have you? I have an 02 Rav 4 worth 3.5k.... deal? (you give me yours + the difference... maybe only 1.5k if the X3 is GOOD!) If not ... you...
Jeff
jeffdsanders...
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Nov 26, 2008
8:00 pm
1175
I got about 33 mpg from both the X3's I owned in the past! Could have got 40 BUT... what the heck... V6 is smooth so use it! (Could also have got 25 but there...
Jeff
jeffdsanders...
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Nov 26, 2008
8:09 pm
1176
I was driving home from work last week and the car just died. I have tested and see there is no spark from the distirbutor too any the leads. Any ideas anyone...
danielmrns
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Nov 26, 2008
8:13 pm
1177
The igniter (power transistor) in the distributor is the most common reason for failure. It is possible to dismantle the distributor and replace the...
ianlinden_uk
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Nov 26, 2008
9:42 pm
1178
This moring went to start but the engine will not turnover, I changed the battery but no difference. The dashboard lights dim when I turn the key but...
ed12341234
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Jan 10, 2009
3:25 pm
1179
could just be starter motor, try and bump start it. If not that check the voltage on the alternator, I cant remember extactly if its less than ( i think its 11...
danielmrns
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Jan 10, 2009
3:45 pm
1180
Thanks, unfortunately not possible to bump start, I,ll have to organize a tow. Any idea how expensive/difficult it is to change the starter motor? If the...
ed12341234
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Jan 10, 2009
4:32 pm
1181
... was ... The likely cause is a defective starter solenoid switch. They can sometimes be repaired, alternatively get a replacement starter from one of the...
ianlinden_uk
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Jan 11, 2009
9:37 am
1182 Jeff
jeffdsanders...
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Mar 26, 2009
6:42 pm
1183
My V6 did 30.25 mpg over the time I had it....
ianlinden_uk
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Mar 26, 2009
7:15 pm
1184
I got just over 200 miles per tankful so sounds about right Cheers Ian...
Ian
i_d_johnson
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Mar 26, 2009
10:56 pm
1185
i get bout 200 mile outta mine so that sounds good to me pal ... From: Ian <i_d_johnson@...> Subject: [Mazda MX3 Owners UK] Re: Mazda MX3 To:...
paul edwards
edwardspaul21
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Mar 27, 2009
11:28 am
1186
Hi folk's Well its time to sell my beloved MX3 V6. After almost 4 years of very happy motoring in this pocket rocket, I need to give her up . Im off abroad and...
monsoonmarty
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Apr 15, 2009
8:48 pm
1187
Where about are you Marty? I need a little persuasion to buy but.........
Jeff
jeffdsanders...
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Apr 23, 2009
3:17 pm
1188
In Blackpool - N reg V6 Mazda MX3 less than 80k New tyres and discs less than 5000 miles ago. No tax or MoT (Drives ok so apart from a couple of blown bulbs it...
whydoihavetohaveanema...
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May 18, 2009
12:18 pm
1189
I've sent you an email. Pictures of body? What is so bad about it? Is Tatty = rust? or just unwashed/dirty? I love 'em unwashed and dirty!!!...
Jeff
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May 18, 2009
12:32 pm
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May 31, 2009
5:39 am
1191
for sale is my black mx3 v6 having coverd 131000 miles and engine still pulles strongly has mot until 25th july taxed end of september. selling as bought a mx6...
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Jul 3, 2009
4:43 pm
1192
Respray it turuoise, put 12 month MOT and I'll give you 700?...
Jeff
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Jul 3, 2009
5:28 pm
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