need help, engine shuts off while driving
04-03-2010, 12:05 PM
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jus somethng to check abt the stalling ..... the crankshaft sensor or....the unit that interprets the sensors i am currently changing mine i will let you know if it works for me ............
04-14-2010, 06:01 AM
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ya die when clutch is engaged stopped or rolling . if im driving down the road at any speed and shift into nuetral rpms drop to zero. about 17mpg. and plugs have 300 miles on them and look burnt. no power in the 3k to 4k range anything past that shes runs like a champ. i checked all vacuumes all are fine. new coils, plugs, wires, o2 sensors, park nuetral switch, and battery. cant figure it out 6mt
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04-14-2010, 06:15 AM
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Recently took her to my mechanic who did a full tune up (plugs and wires), decarbbed the engine. Took it to Mazda for a recall computer reflash. Despite the work, I have stalled 2 times since (in the past 2 months). Remember, this is an automatic... Anyway, the only trick I have found to be effective in maximizing performance has been to add an STP additive (Complete in the silver bottle). If I add this every 2 tanks of gas, she runs like a champ, even with the A/C on. If I forget to add it, the performance drops dramatically on the 3rd tank full, until it stalls at lights.
I will admit, I have not had the coils changed, and have owned it for 30k miles now... I will get on that. Will also check the cat and see if those help.
I will admit, I have not had the coils changed, and have owned it for 30k miles now... I will get on that. Will also check the cat and see if those help.
Typical bases to cover:
-Freq. Oil Changes
-Coils not just the plug and wire need to be replaced
Could just get A bhr kit
-Cat is likely to fail due to your stalling
-Weekly redlining is good for the renny.
Anything else would probably recommend you taking it to someone who knows rotaries.
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