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I have a car (mazda) whose engine started misbehaving about six months ago by going off once in a while but more often in the recent past. This usually happens on hilly areas, rough roads or in traffic jams ( slow speed). No firm diagnosis has been made though many solutions have been tried or suggested. Anyone who can help? I care!
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Did the diagnosis which condemned the control box. My mechanic thinks it could be one of two sensors. Looking for them. Any help? I care!
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/17/2012 Posts: 1,461 Location: Ngong Forest
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Might be Heating,check tour radiator and accessories.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/17/2012 Posts: 1,461 Location: Ngong Forest
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 10/8/2008 Posts: 1,575
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Ngong wrote:Might be Heating,check tour radiator and accessories. This seems fine, gauge just about 50 % mark always. No leakage of coolant observed I care!
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 10/8/2008 Posts: 1,575
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Ngong wrote:Another thing fuel pump Checked. Satisfactory performance. I care!
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Dispose pap! Peace in our Homeland.
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Engine just stops. Wah! In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins - cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later - H Geneen
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/16/2007 Posts: 2,114
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@thuks,
Does the car start up ok in the morning i.e no hard start?Is the idling speed ok just before it goes off?Does the CEL light up?Does it start ok(after going off)?Where was the diagnosis done,CMC?From my experience a scanner For mazda vehicles differs from one used for the other Jap cars i.e a scanner that is used to scan a toyota cannot be used to scan a mazda...I could be wrong
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Rank: Member Joined: 6/15/2010 Posts: 126
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thuks wrote:I have a car (mazda) whose engine started misbehaving about six months ago by going off once in a while but more often in the recent past.
This usually happens on hilly areas, rough roads or in traffic jams ( slow speed). No firm diagnosis has been made though many solutions have been tried or suggested.
Anyone who can help? I have the same problem with Toyota NZE my mechanic changed a sensor cant recall the name ( ile inaleta moto kwa plugs as he put it and it seems to be ok. when i had that problem i used to have a hard start if the engine stops and early in the mornings, i am however giving its sometime before am sure. since even previously it would function ok for a period that start misbehaving. "The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score". - Bill Copeland
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 10/8/2008 Posts: 1,575
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Chaka wrote:@thuks,
Does the car start up ok in the morning i.e no hard start?Is the idling speed ok just before it goes off?Does the CEL light up?Does it start ok(after going off)?Where was the diagnosis done,CMC?From my experience a scanner For mazda vehicles differs from one used for the other Jap cars i.e a scanner that is used to scan a toyota cannot be used to scan a mazda...I could be wrong Starts ok in the morning, idling speed is ok and CEL doesn't light up. The diagnosis was in the jua kali - might pay a visit to CMC if solution not found. I care!
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/17/2012 Posts: 1,461 Location: Ngong Forest
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thuks wrote:Chaka wrote:@thuks,
Does the car start up ok in the morning i.e no hard start?Is the idling speed ok just before it goes off?Does the CEL light up?Does it start ok(after going off)?Where was the diagnosis done,CMC?From my experience a scanner For mazda vehicles differs from one used for the other Jap cars i.e a scanner that is used to scan a toyota cannot be used to scan a mazda...I could be wrong Starts ok in the morning, idling speed is ok and CEL doesn't light up. The diagnosis was in the jua kali - might pay a visit to CMC if solution not found. I think your problem is heating,that radiator may be having silt[?] or faulty cap/damaged pipes. Those computer diagnosis dont work! 
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 10/8/2008 Posts: 1,575
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Ngong wrote:thuks wrote:Chaka wrote:@thuks,
Does the car start up ok in the morning i.e no hard start?Is the idling speed ok just before it goes off?Does the CEL light up?Does it start ok(after going off)?Where was the diagnosis done,CMC?From my experience a scanner For mazda vehicles differs from one used for the other Jap cars i.e a scanner that is used to scan a toyota cannot be used to scan a mazda...I could be wrong Starts ok in the morning, idling speed is ok and CEL doesn't light up. The diagnosis was in the jua kali - might pay a visit to CMC if solution not found. I think your problem is heating,that radiator may be having silt[?] or faulty cap/damaged pipes. Those computer diagnosis dont work! Thought so earlier. Guess I should get the whole cooling system checked and cleaned I care!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2009 Posts: 26,328 Location: Masada
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thuks wrote:Ngong wrote:thuks wrote:Chaka wrote:@thuks,
Does the car start up ok in the morning i.e no hard start?Is the idling speed ok just before it goes off?Does the CEL light up?Does it start ok(after going off)?Where was the diagnosis done,CMC?From my experience a scanner For mazda vehicles differs from one used for the other Jap cars i.e a scanner that is used to scan a toyota cannot be used to scan a mazda...I could be wrong Starts ok in the morning, idling speed is ok and CEL doesn't light up. The diagnosis was in the jua kali - might pay a visit to CMC if solution not found. I think your problem is heating,that radiator may be having silt[?] or faulty cap/damaged pipes. Those computer diagnosis dont work! Thought so earlier. Guess I should get the whole cooling system checked and cleaned Sell and buy a toyota. Portfolio: Sold
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Rank: Member Joined: 6/18/2012 Posts: 235
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Impunity wrote:thuks wrote:Ngong wrote:thuks wrote:Chaka wrote:@thuks,
Does the car start up ok in the morning i.e no hard start?Is the idling speed ok just before it goes off?Does the CEL light up?Does it start ok(after going off)?Where was the diagnosis done,CMC?From my experience a scanner For mazda vehicles differs from one used for the other Jap cars i.e a scanner that is used to scan a toyota cannot be used to scan a mazda...I could be wrong Starts ok in the morning, idling speed is ok and CEL doesn't light up. The diagnosis was in the jua kali - might pay a visit to CMC if solution not found. I think your problem is heating,that radiator may be having silt[?] or faulty cap/damaged pipes. Those computer diagnosis dont work! Thought so earlier. Guess I should get the whole cooling system checked and cleaned Sell and buy a toyota. kwanja ile 100. the thing is sooo hard to break. your mech wont like it
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 10/8/2008 Posts: 1,575
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qooler wrote:Impunity wrote:thuks wrote:Ngong wrote:thuks wrote:Chaka wrote:@thuks,
Does the car start up ok in the morning i.e no hard start?Is the idling speed ok just before it goes off?Does the CEL light up?Does it start ok(after going off)?Where was the diagnosis done,CMC?From my experience a scanner For mazda vehicles differs from one used for the other Jap cars i.e a scanner that is used to scan a toyota cannot be used to scan a mazda...I could be wrong Starts ok in the morning, idling speed is ok and CEL doesn't light up. The diagnosis was in the jua kali - might pay a visit to CMC if solution not found. I think your problem is heating,that radiator may be having silt[?] or faulty cap/damaged pipes. Those computer diagnosis dont work! Thought so earlier. Guess I should get the whole cooling system checked and cleaned Sell and buy a toyota. kwanja ile 100. the thing is sooo hard to break. your mech wont like it Would you buy?  I actually do not wish to sell but to get a solution to the problem. I care!
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 10/8/2008 Posts: 1,575
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Sorted! Just a filing and tightening of a sensor! Already done 150km of 'risky' areas without an episode! I care!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/16/2007 Posts: 2,114
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@thuks,
Thats good..which sensor and who sorted you out?
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 10/8/2008 Posts: 1,575
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Chaka wrote:@thuks,
Thats good..which sensor and who sorted you out? The same local mechanic who doubted diagnosis result. The sensor was Crank shaft position sensor... don't know the tech name though . And already clocked another 200km today incident-free.. http://www.autotap.com/problem6_engine_stalls.asp
Found this quite helpful I care!
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