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Q: What will we pay for a Mazda with the pin number?
We're looking at the Mazda 3 iTouring or sSport, but maybe the Mazda6 is the pin number gives us a steep discount. Also, do we need to worry about the dealer jacking up the financing once they know we have the pin number? Help!
A: The supplier price will be very close to the invoice. It's called the S-Plan. Depending on where you live, you may get additional money in the form of dealer cash (Hit-N-Win). The dealership CAN NOT add to the sales price
Q: What could be wrong with my mazda truck?
My check engine light in my 1995 mazda B2300 work truck just recently came on, and since then it has that just pulled up to the gas pump smell after i've been driving. It idles smoothly runs good and does not hesitate from a stop, and gets the same gas mileage. It has a 2.3 liter four-cylinder single overhead cam, eight valves and distributorless ignition. Any ideas?
A: My first guess is you have a code set by a faulty O2 sensor and you may have a plugged cat. converter thus the funny smell To be sure of the code that was set you need to have it scanned
Q: My mazda 626 keeps overheating and has a little white smoke emerging from under the hood?
The oil light also flashes every now and again. The oil, however, is full. So is the coolant. This started yesterday. I got the car out of the shop exactly one month ago for a replaced head gasket, timing belt and water pump.. so i doubt that would the problem (again).. but at this point I'm not really sure what to look at. Any advice would be great. It's a 2002 mazda 626.
A: That white smoke isn't smoke, it's vaporized/atomized coolant. You could have a blown head gasket (second worst case) or a cracked head (worst case). Or you might also just have a bad thermostat, bad water pump, a bad fan, or a bad radiator (like it could be clogged with rust or other crud).
Even though the water pump and head gasket were replaced, they could have screwed it up (particularly the head gasket, by using the wrong part, or by torqueing the bolts in the wrong order or to the wrong torque spec), or you could have gotten a defective part.
Also your problem may have been misdiagnosed as the head gasket to begin with when it was something else entirely.
Figure out PRECISELY where in the engine compartment that white "smoke" is coming from. If it isn't from the head, it probably isn't the head or gasket. (probably, not definitely) Regardless, wherever that "smoke" is coming from is going to need to be tightened or replaced in addition to whatever else you're fixing.
Also check to make sure there's no foam or anything like that in the oil or under the filler cap, and no oil in the coolant.
Q: How do I fix the lights on the dashboard of my 1996 Mazda 626?
I installed a new cd player into my Mazda. The cd player is working now the dashboard lights went out. There were 3 live wires left. One of the wires read white light or illumination. The 3 live wires are now covered with electrical tape. Now the new cd player is installed. But somehow the dashboard lights aren't working neither are the gear lights for park and reverse, etc.. It isn't the fuse, I already checked that. Does anybody know what I need to do? Or have a wire diagram, I found two online so far that aren't correct. Thank-you for your help!
A: this happened to me when i installed the cd player in my truck. believe it or not the problem is your headlight switch or dimmer switch. if you use your headlight switch to dim your lights then replace it, but if you have another switch to dim you dash lights then replace it instead. this will fix your problem right up.
Q: How do you remove and replace front wheel berrings on a 97 Mazda Protege?
I need to know in detail How to remove and replace front wheel berrings on a 97 Mazda Protege?
A: you dont need any shop press to remove the bearing, it would help but not neccesary, you can take it out with a hammer
first need 21mm socket to remove the wheel nuts
remove the pilot bearing (cv joint nut) 32mm socket
then remove 2 bolts from the shock (17mm socket and wrench too)
1 bolt for the tie rod end 17mm
2 bolts for the ball joint 17mm or 14mm not sure
now you can pull out the whole spindle, with the spindle out of the car then with the hammer strike the center part hard enough so the inner part of the spindle will come out, (strike it for the side of the cv joint)
once the inner part is out with a snap ring tool take out the snap ring and then strike again with the hammer and flat screw driver for the oposite site (strike from the side was supose to be the tire on the spindle so the bearing will came out)
now you have to put the new bearing and everything in place again the same way you do to take it out
Q: How do I find out which Mazda 626's have compatible parts?
I drive a '99 Mazda 626. I need replacement power lock assemblies for both front doors. I would like to get them from an auto salvage but I need to know the range of 626 models that would be compatible. Does anyone know?
A: drop by the mazda dealer go to the parts desk and ask them to help you on which model/years will work for you.. the people at parts counters are generally pretty helpful.,good luck.
Q: How much does it cost to rebuild a manual transmission for a 1996 Mazda B3000?
I just got this 1996 Mazda B3000, and the transmission chatters in 3rd and Overdrive. What causes the chatter, and how much would it cost to have a professional rebuild the whole transmission, or at least the chattering gears?
A: A rebuild may not be the best option here. Instead a good remanufactured unit would probably be cheaper. You have to factor in the labor costs of an garage to do the job. They typically range near the $100/hr for such a job. Then you still have to buy the parts that they will need. The Mazda B3000 is a Ford Ranger if I remember correctly. Start shopping for a reman unit. The link I provided claims that many tranny problems do not require an complete replacement. However, when we did my sisters 1994 Dodge Shadow, it cost us $1500 total for a reman tranny. The chattering you hear may be either a loose trans mounts or the gears themselves are loose. Before you drop an bundle of cash into it, look into that link I provided. They are very good at what they do. G'luck.
Q: Need advice on choosing a Ford or Mazda that is good on gas mileage?
What are Ford and Mazda cars (model years 2000 and up) that are smaller/good on gas mileage? Trying to find a mom car!
A: No brainer if you are looking for a Ford-- get the Escape Hybrid. 32mpg, works well as a mom-car.
The best thing about the 2008 Escape Hybrid is that it qualifies for a whopping $3000 Federal Tax Credit, which means you don't have to own it for years to recoup the cost of the hybrid system over a regular Escape in gas savings. The Federal tax rebate makes it cost the same as a comparably-equipped regular Escape.
I love how the advanced technology in the Escape Hybrid makes it cost less than than normal cars to maintain:
- Escape Hybrid uses regenerative braking so it does not need a brake job until 100,000 miles. (try that in a regular car!)
- Escape Hybrid uses a transmission with just a single fixed gearset-- No gear-shifting wear-and-tear of a normal car. It has no clutch, torque converter or CVT belts to wear out.
- Escape Hybrid has no starter, alternator or timing belt to wear out.
- Escape Hybrid has an 8-year / 100,000 mile warranty on its hybrid battery. If it fails before then (virtually unheard-of), Ford replaces it for free. Don't let anyone scare you with myths about how expensive it is to replace a hybrid battery because it's a non-issue.
It's a great choice in this day and age of ridiculous gas prices.
The Mazda Tribute Hybrid by the way is a rebadged Ford Escape Hybrid. You can go that route too.
Q: What is the towing capacity of a Mazda 626?
Can I install a trailer hitch and tow with my 2001 Mazda 626 LX? It is a 4-cylinder, automatic sedan. I want to pull a small trailer with a 400 pound motorcycle.
A: Hitch weight of 100 lbs or less and total trailer with a couple of bikes 1000 pounds should not hurt the 626 however the automatic transmission should have a larger transmission oil cooler. The Ford CD-4E auto transmission will even fail on a car with out towing anything. Remember ft. wheel drive isn't the best thing for towing trailers
Q: Where are the fusible links in a 93 Mazda Protege?
I have electrical issues with a 93 Mazda Protege DX, and I need to track down the fusible links to see if they're blown or not. A diagram or schematic would be most helpful but anything counts.
I do have a Haynes book, and that's sort've an Issue! There is no legend to the diagram and I'm not an electronic guru. I'm the diagrams I figured X-01 was a fusible link, can anyone confirm the legend for the link on the diagrams?
A: I would suggest following cables from the positive battery cable, and checking along there. Sometimes fuse-links are easy to overlook because they look just like regular old wires, and when you find them, don't just look at them, even if they don't look burnt or bubbled, pull on them slightly, wires won't give, but a fuse-link that has burn the wire inside but no the insulation will.