1989 Other Mazda Models

Tiny
MICHAEL GUINEY
  • MEMBER
  • 1989 MAZDA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 121,000 MILES
Car starts and travels along for about 5 miles. Then engine slows down to a crawl. Switch off for about 1 minute and restart and travels for another 5 miles and so on
Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 3:32 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard
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Friday, July 9th, 2010 AT 5:29 PM

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