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Car Talk › Re: Fuel Pump Pressure Test by kenmaro(op): 1:46pm On Sep 20, 2014

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Car Talk › Re: What Car Got This? [IMAGE] by kenmaro: 4:41pm On Sep 19, 2014

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Career › Re: Career Advice!!! by kenmaro: 1:39pm On Sep 17, 2014

Geophysics

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 12:09pm On Sep 16, 2014

barthosa: Thanks guys, really appreciate the input. I haven't changed the module before so will probably have that checked too.
Unfortunately, I can't snap the engine bay showing the wires because an intercooler is sitting on top the engine and is very hot.
I use original iridium plugs
.
All I really need now is a good referral to a mechanic here in abuja that will trace all this issues and get I done.
Even the fuel pressure test. Don't know where to do it. By the way, the car has another high pressure pump mounted on the engine to engine adequate supply. I tried remove the electrical socket on the body to check if it's working, and I confirmed working as the rrough idling increased and ticking sounds from the engine stopped.
Please guys I need a good mechanic in abuja.
Mr ikenna . I know you deal on Peugeot, if u can help me out, please do.
Thanks everyone.

It's not all about using original iridium spark plugs. From experience in my 2007 mazda 6i, I used the right original bosch iridium spark plugs and AC Delco iridium spark plugs that i got from the USA yet my car didn't perform well not until i got the OEM recommended NGK laser iridium spark plug 3811 before the performance improved. I won't be surprise that all the problem you are having with your car is just a proper routine tune up. Most of these cars are so sensitive to some replacement service parts.

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 12:56pm On Sep 15, 2014

barthosa: Guys I just got it scanned. Came up with same codes. P0300. P0480 and P0481. My question now is why does it misfire after scanning and clearing of codes, because on my way back from the scan, the engine light flashes with lose of engine power. Had to park until it stopped. Drove home now without flashing. Meaning it has stored the misfire code again.
Please I need urgent help. The engine power is still superb when not misfiring. I can get 180km/hr in 30 seconds.

My brother, you have allowed naija mechanics to use your car as a simulating test machine for their practice. What you are having in ur mazda CX does not warrant any mechanic to go as far as changing your valves as a first start. I was having an intermittent check light and was getting either a P0300 or P0301 sometimes with rough idling at cold start. I did cleaned the fuel filter, cleaned maf sensor, changed air filter, and changed the air/fuel ratio sensor (top oxygen sensor) but it didn't help. Not until some two months ago after a long drive that i had a whistling sound coming from the engine bay, it turned out to be a leak at the plastic intake manifold gasket point by cylinder #1 as a result of a crack at the plastic intake manifold gasket sitting. I had the entire plastic intake manifold changed, two weeks after the manifold changed, because it had to relearn the system, my car drives good now. My fuel consumption is superb now and no more rough idling. The crack on the plastic intake manifold was caused by wear and tear process which caused heat expansion on the intake manifold which is built with plastic materials as obtainable in almost all modern cars.
Steps to take:
Carefully check for vacuum leaks around the intake lines & systems including possible leaks at the exhaust flange
Do u top-up engine oil at some interval because it's short, then inspect your pcv valve and check the pcv hose for any crack too.
Check ur ignition coils if they are in good condition.
For the jerk in motion, check the fuel pump pressure. Maybe the fuel pump pressure is weak which is giving an inconsistent fuel supply thereby requiring you to floor the gas pedal for more fuel supply to stop the jerk.
Also, be sure that you have the right spark plugs in there too. I would recommend OEM spark plugs and also do endeavor to use genuine brand new OEM replacement parts.

Car Talk › Fuel Pump Pressure Test by kenmaro(op): 2:08pm On Sep 09, 2014

Please, where can one do a fuel pump pressure test in Lagos?

Car Talk › Re: Vibrating Car Engine: Causes by kenmaro: 1:32pm On Sep 04, 2014

Popoolaoladayo: Nairalanders please help! I have similar problem till date! I have a toyota avensis 2002 model.when d engine is cold and and starts anytime,I experience that vibration! But when I drive f♠я̩̥̊ 6 minutes or when engine is hot the vibration stops! Pls what could be the cause?

Please, i am having a similar issue like yours. Have you been able to rectify the fault? And what was the cause? Also, can a weak fuel pump with low fuel pressure cause it?

Autos › Re: OEM - Brake Pad, Shock Absorbers,filters,spark Plugs,car Batteries Etc. by kenmaro: 2:06pm On Sep 02, 2014

Do you have this "Airtex E8588M Fuel Pump" and how much is it?

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 8:59am On Aug 04, 2014

Prior to this, the services done was intake
manifold gasket change which I had to change twice Bcoz d stock pcv hose was ruptured during d first reinstallment so I had to remove d intake again to change d pcv valve & hose with brand new sets including intake gasket. it was even when I was hearing this hissing sound from d engine bay around d intake side that made me to suspect a ruptured pcv hose and at thesame time I started feeling d stumbling stuff. But now I have reinstalled new sets which I personally supervised to make sure it was properly reinstalled, which was done well but I still feel d stumble though it's less compared to before. The mechanic was like could it be d AC gas was overfilled which might be d stumbling cause Bcoz there
was a worn ac valve seal which was replaced and
d AC gas was flushed and refilled too. Also, I cleaned d egr valve
and reinstall with a new oem gasket.

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 10:43am On Aug 03, 2014

sultaan: You have the right spark plug try start the engine and disconnect the wires to the ignition coil on at a time see if there is any cylinder that makes no change to engine sound when disconnected. a cylinder that is not working will make no difference to the way engine runs. I am not looking for a bad coil since you just changed them, just the possibility that the ignition wires were connected to the wrong coil so it will be a possibility if 2 if the cylinders make no difference

Can you by any chance remember what happened to the car just before this problem started and maybe a couple of close range pics of the engine with engine cover removed ,looking for unusual loose wires/hoses

Car Talk › Re: Stumbling Car by kenmaro(op): 10:09am On Aug 03, 2014*

sultaan: By the way can you explain when it started and what type of service was done just prior to the stumbling

Prior to this, the services done was intake manifold gasket change and I cleaned d egr valve and reinstall with a new oem gasket, Also, there was a worn ac valve seal which was replaced and d AC gas was flushed and refilled too.

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 10:39am On Jul 28, 2014

sultaan: Can you give the part number of the spark plugs you may have the wrong one, the one you need is written on the emission label of the hood when you open the bonnet, Bosch if mainly for german cars, you should be using motorcraft or autolite

I used Bosch 9617 iridium spark plugs

Car Talk › Re: Stumbling Car by kenmaro(op): 7:18am On Jul 19, 2014

I have done that already and all cylinders are ok.

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 2:45pm On Jul 17, 2014

Ok. The only code i have now is P0128 ''Coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature". And i have already ordered for a new thermostat. It idles steadily except when the ac is on and it fluctuates a little when the ac compressor kicks on and off at a normal operation.

Car Talk › Re: Stumbling Car by kenmaro(op): 11:20pm On Jul 16, 2014

Could you refer me to where I could do a good affordable check on the car? Preferably, around ikeja or near ikeja. Thanks!

Car Talk › Re: Stumbling Car by kenmaro(op): 8:48pm On Jul 16, 2014

I have changed d air filter recently and I also changed d pcv valve, pcv hose, and all intake manifold and egr gaskets. i also cleaned d egr valve and intake manifold before reinstalling them. There is no check engine light on. I did a scan but no code.

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 8:52am On Jul 16, 2014

Help! My car stumbles as if it wants to stall when accelerating slightly from a stop and it also surges when in motion sometimes especially when my leg is off the accelerator pedal and I am descending a slope. There's no vacuum leak present, no hard starting in the morning, it vibrates gently when at stop in traffic, there is considerable power loss. Spark plugs are brand new bosch iridium and ignition coils are brand new too, injectors were serviced recently, maf sensor was also cleaned with a crc maf sensor cleaner and throttle body too was cleaned.
Car details: 2007 Mazda 6i 2.3L 4cylinder

Car Talk › Stumbling Car by kenmaro(op): 8:40am On Jul 16, 2014

Car Talk › Mazda Specialist/ Mechanic by kenmaro(op): 9:55pm On Jul 04, 2014

Please, does anyone here know an experienced and good mazda specialist mechanic in Lagos?

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 9:51pm On Jul 04, 2014

Please, does anyone here know an experienced and good mazda specialist mechanic in Lagos?

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 9:17am On Jul 03, 2014

1998 Mazda 626 manual gear oil is
"API GL-5, SAE 75W90 semi-synthetic
transmission fluid"
Transaxle: Manual
Fill up capacity: 2.7 liters

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Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 9:10am On Jul 03, 2014*

braimahjak: Dextron iii should do

Note* He said ''manual'' not automatic. I don't think dextron applies to manual. I think Manuals have their own formations. You could google it. As for the engine oil; Every car has an owner's manual and the engine oil specification is stated in there, so I will suggest instead of an open forum guess suggestions, why don't you check d manual or google it.

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 4:15pm On Jul 02, 2014

BluStreak: Wow! How come mazda thread is so not active? Mazda cars are awesome cars o. My only problem is they seem under-powered. I bought an 02 Millie off Nairaland for Wifey, car is so sound but when I drive it and step on the gas pedal, it doesn't follow swiftly like my 07 Accord V6 despite the Millie being a V6. Is it a fault or the car is just under-powered?

Check your air filter; clean it or if it's clogged, change it.

Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs France: Who Is Your Man Of The Match? by kenmaro: 8:04pm On Jun 30, 2014

Vincent Enyema

Celebrities › Re: Charlyboy Pictured In Church During Father's Funeral Service by kenmaro: 3:14pm On Jun 30, 2014

pDude: Nigerians are really something.

Thank God I have left that country. And to think I used to be like all of you makes me so ashamed.

That is why oyibo has advanced past you cavemen.

I guess only a few of you have heard of self-expression

I agree with you that self expression is a right. But, it should be done in way that doesn't infringe on the other person's right too. This is an infringement on the faith of other true catholic worshipers who are around that moment but because they might be a "nobody" in the society, they can't voice it out. Can he sit before the president in such a manner if he is hosted in the presidential villa or can he display such ego in a mosque?. He should have at least comport himself in the manner at which it is expected of him in the catholic church faith since he is a guest in the church. He could do whatever he wishes at the reception after the church requiem mass. Moreover, this is not a time for celebrity show off or political show off as he did to Gov. Rochas, rather it is a mourning moment for him and others who might not necessarily be blood related to his late father. Let us give some respect to God if not for anything but for at least the life He has given us.

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Celebrities › Re: Charlyboy Pictured In Church During Father's Funeral Service by kenmaro: 2:45pm On Jun 30, 2014

Absolute madness! I blame the officiating priest for this show off. This shows you what our churches have become these days. Would this be allowed of an ordinary man who is a "nobody" in the society? Religion is now price tagged. A poor man is not recognized anymore. "Everybody for himself, God for everybody". May God help us all.

Car Talk › Re: Mazda 6 Ignition Coil by kenmaro(op): 5:49pm On Dec 30, 2013

sultaan: What type of resistance are you getting on the coil

I am getting a misfire code intermittently, rough idling, jerking in motion,loss of power, low mpg. I Have changed spark plugs, cleaned MAF sensor with CRC maf cleaner, changed air filter, serviced injector nozzles.

Car Talk › Mazda 6 Ignition Coil by kenmaro(op): 10:01pm On Dec 27, 2013*

I am in need of 4pieces of 2007 mazda 6 ignition coils (new parts). Anyone with a link or contact will be appreciated. See sample picture below. Also, Ford ignition coil with part number 6M8G-12A366/099700-1061 will fit in too.
Thanks!

Car Talk › Re: Mazda Thread by kenmaro(op): 10:06am On Dec 26, 2013

chaidavese: I am thinking of buying a Mazda cx7. It has a 2.3 4. Cylinder engine. Is there any major issue with the ride

No issue! It's a nice car.

Car Talk › Re: Toyota Camry (Auto) Jerks And Vibrates While I Apply Brakes by kenmaro: 1:18pm On Dec 12, 2013

Is it auto transmission and do u have a CEL on your dash screen? Does it idle well at cold start? If yes to all these, then run a scan. There could be a misfire too.

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