I managed to wash the car this morning and take a current picture!!

@melvink13404 Sorry, can’t help. Just saying Hi!

The PDF wiring diagram also refers to it as the "IAC" valve. Inlet Air Control maybe ?

@mushman said in Gear lever: Hi guys can anyone tell me what the thread is on the mx3 gear knob please Regards mushman If it helps anyone replacing a gear lever knob the thread size is metric 10 mm x1.25 thread size Regards mushman

Hello, I have had the same problem and after loads of phone calls to Mazda HQ i found out that each year for the mx3 v6 they changed some of the colours of the wires. The bulk of the wire colours are correct however there are a few that i have had to open the wiring loom to trace. With regards to the factory manual, make sure that your VIN is covered in the manual that you have as there are different ones. Some of the manuals have red covers, some have blue and there is a rare one in green, as told to me by Mazda HQ. I have seen the red and blue however mazda never allowed the green out of there sight. The only other option i can think of would be to obtain the microfiche for your car. Thats what i have done and i use them at the library to get information and printouts.

@newbe said in For sale barn find: Hi guys we have found a real barn find Mx3 1.8 Looks like its half leather insides good 1st reg january 1995 on SORN has been off the road for some time 99k in very good condition for age we are looking for offer around 3.5 k this would appear to be a rare car in rare cars you can get us on 07795633714 uptill 20.00 eves please car is in South Yorkshire bit more info it is one of a hundred specials most white and a limited number in green

Thanks for your prompt reply I may do the same Regards mushman

Try this

That’s awesome. Thank you. Soldering I’m very happy with.

i have oil pick up, strainer and sump splash gaurd. Engine ECU. Maybe even plastic timing belt covers. Downside it's all in the Netherlands, so international shipping is needed.

Dealer is your best bet as the original ones (also on breakers) are often rotten.. Alternative could be a zx2 trailing arm but this is only run in the US.

Enjoyed reading up on this project. How are things now ? Did you manage to succesfully use the brake setup?

Hi. I will try this. However I forgot to mention the sunroof cannot be opened/closed by the switch. it can be forced manually a bit, but that’s not good. When the switch is pressed there is a clunk and the sunroof raises/lowers a tiny bit.

@rupturedduck Likewise from me!!

Thank you for the info I am going to in leave it until the spring and warmer weather , Regards mushman

@steveeunos93 Does it need to be broken? Any pics?

Hi Chris, I am a poor relation member with a 1.6 based in Hertfordshire, and in need of a nearside headlight should you have one in the loft!!

I took mine in for a new coil spring and they did that ignition switch recall at the same time. That was 2 weeks ago!!

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Thanks @Rax. That’s very useful. I suspect it’s the rears that have gone.