Mazda 323 Troubleshooting Guide and Maintenance Reference

[jodski]

For share lang po with regards to the Maintenance specific to Mazda 323

I'm currently transferring the manual that I have para mas madali mag set ng schedule kaysa looking at the paper

You may or may not agree with the items listed so choose what suits you best. On my part kasi hindi ako agree sa listed na every 10K oil change interval

Basta may free time, I will update this thread

To the mods, kindly transfer this to the proper category kung mali

Thanks

[jodski]

**** Every 250 Miles (400 KM) or Weekly ****
Operations Internally and Externally
- Visually examine the tyre for thread depth and wear or damage
- Check and if necessary adjust tyre pressures

Operations in the engine compartment
- Check the engine oil level
- Check the engine coolant level
- Check the screen washer fluid level
- Check the battery electrolyte level

[jodski]

**** Every 6000 Miles (10,000 KM) or 6 months - whichever comes first ****

In addition to the items listed above, carry out the following

Operations internally and externally
- Check the operation of all lights, indicators, instruments and windshield washer system
- Check the operation of the cooling system
- Check and adjust the headlight beam alignment
- Check the operation of the handbrake
- Check the tightness of the wheel nuts
- Check the brake pedal height and operation
- Check the clutch pedal height and operation

Operations with the car raised and supported
- Renew the engine oil
- Renew the oil filter
- Check the front and rear (as applicable) disc pads for wear
- Visually examine the steering gear linkage and rubber gaiters and check the operation of the steering
- Check the exhaust system for condition, leakage and security
- Check the driveshafts and rubber gaiters

Operations in the engine compartment
- Check the valve clearances (B6 and all E series engines)
- Check the idling speed and CO content
- Check the condition and tension of the water pump/alternator drivebelt
- Check the power steering fluid level and examine the fluid lines and unions for signs of leakage
- Check the condition of the spark plugs
- Check and adjust the contact breaker points and ignition timing (contact breaker ignition system)
- Check the ignition timing (electronic ignition system)
- Check the condition of the distributor cap and rotor arm
- Check the brake fluid level
- Check the clutch fluid level or cable adjustment (as applicable)
- Check the manual gearbox oil level

[jodski]

**** Every 12,000 Miles (20,000 KM) or 12 months - whichever comes first ****

In addition to the operations listed under the 6,000 miles (10,000 KM) heading, carry out the following

Operations internally and externally
- Check and if necessary adjust the front and read wheel toe setting
- Check the operation of the braking system servo unit

Operations with the car raised and supported
- Check all chassis and body nuts and bolts for tightness
- Visually examine the underbody, wheel arches and body panels for damage
- Visually examine the brake pipes, hoses and unions
- Visually examine the fuel lines for signs of leakage
- Check the rear drum brake shoes for wear
- Check the operation of the front and rear suspension

Operations in the engine compartment
- Renew the fuel filter (carburettor models)
- Check the carburettor linkages and choke mechanism operations (carburettor models)
- Check the operation of the throttle positioner system (B5 and all E series engined models equipped with manual gearbox)
- Check the operation of the dashpot and throttle position switch (fuel injected models)
- Check the automatic transmission fluid level
- Visually examine the cooling system for leakage

[jodski]

**** Every 24,000 Miles (40,000 KM) or 24 months - whichever comes first ****

In addition to the operations listed in the 12,000 mile service, carry out the following

Operations with the car raised and supported
- Grease the front and rear wheel bearings
- Check the condition of the front suspension balljoints
- Renew the manual gearbox oil

Operations in the engine compartment
- Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with fresh coolant
- Renew the air filter element
- Check the cylinder head bolts for tightness (B6 and E series engines)
- Check the inlet and exhaust manifold nuts and bolts for tightness
- Renew the fuel filter (fuel injected models)
- Renew the brake fluid

**** Every 60,000 Miles (100,000 KM) ****

In addition to the operations listed in the 12,000 mile service, carry out the following

Operations in the engine compartment
- Renew the timing belt (B series engines)

[jodski]

Double check your engine type on this one kasi madami klase B3 engine series na 1.3


Engine and cooling system 323, 1.3 1989 to 1991

Type	B3. SOHC 16V
Capacity (cm3) / number of cylinders	1324 / 4
Compression ratio / pressure bar	9.4 / ³9.5
Oil pressure bar	[3.0 to 4.0]
Oil temperature ºC	_
Valve clearance - inlet mm	0.30 H
Valve clearance - exhaust mm	0.30 H
Firing order	1-3-4-2
No 1 cylinder position	TBE
Thermostat opening temperature ºC	80.5 to 83.5
Radiator cap pressure bar	0.76 to 1.04

Fuel system 323, 1.3 1989 to 1991

Idle speed - manual [auto] rpm	850 to 900
Fast idle speed - manual [auto] rpm	1250 to 1750
CO * idle speed [3000 rpm] %	²0.3
HC * idle speed [3000 rpm] ppm	²200
CO2 * idle speed [3000 rpm] %	_
O2 * idle speed [3000 rpm] %	_
Carburettor / fuel injection	Aisan
Type / ref	28-32 2V Downdraught
Main jet / needle	97, 162
Injection pressure bar	_
Pump pressure bar	0.28 to 0.35
Octane rating RON	91[E 91 RON]

Ignition system 323, 1.3 1989 to 1991

Type	Electronic
Ignition coil	_
Primary resistance ohms	0.77 to 0.95
Ballast resistor ohms	_
Voltage - Tmnl 15(+) to earth V	_
Distributor	_
Points gap (air gap) mm	_
Dwell angle º (%)	_
Condenser capacity μF	_
Rotation	_
Ignition timing - basic [static º Crankshaft * rpm	0±1 BTDC * idle
V = Vacuum NV = No Vacuum	NV
Total ignition advance º Crankshaft * rpm	_
º Crankshaft * rpm	_
º Crankshaft * rpm	_
Centrifugal check. º Crankshaft * rpm	0 * 1200
º Crankshaft * rpm	12 to 16 * 2700
º Crankshaft * rpm	16 to 20 * 3600
Vacuum range check mbar	133 to 454
Maximum vacuum advance º Crankshaft	12 to 16
Spark plugs	NGK/Champion
Type	BKR5E, 6E / RC9YC
Electrode gap mm	0.70 to 0.80

[jodski]

Break muna dito for today sa ibang araw na yung iba

[bmacavanza]

I have a 1992 Mazda 323 1.8L A/T nandito ako sa Australia. Bp5 engine JM0BG10P ang VIN

[jodski]

I have a 1992 Mazda 323 1.8L A/T nandito ako sa Australia. Bp5 engine JM0BG10P ang VIN

I'll check this tonight if I have a reference for your engine type. But the first parts stated in the scheduled preventive maintenance still applies to you

[jodski]

Fault Diagnosis / Troubleshooting Guide

1) Engine

Engine fails to rotate when attempting to start
* Battery terminal connections loose or corroded
* Battery discharged or faulty
* Broken, loose or disconnected wiring in the starting circuit
* Defective starter solenoid or switch
* Defective starter motor
* Starter pinion or flywheel ring gear teeth loose or broken
* Engine earth strap broken or disconnected


Engine rotates but will not start
* Fuel tank empty
* Battery discharged (engine rotates slowly)
* Battery terminal connections loose or corroded
* Ignition components damped or damaged
* Broken, loose or disconnected wiring in the ignition circuit
* Worn, faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plugs
* Choke mechanism sticking, incorrectly adjusted, or faulty - carburettor models
* Dirty or incorrectly gapped contact breaker points - pre 1982 models
* Faulty condenser - pre 1982 models
* Major mechanical failure leg camshaft drive

Engine difficult to start when cold
* Battery discharged
* Battery terminal connections loose or corroded
* Worn, faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plugs
* Choke mechanism sticking, incorrectly adjusted, or faulty - carburettor models
* Other ignition system fault
* Low cylinder compression

Engine difficult to start when hot
* Air filter element dirty or clogged
* Choke mechanism sticking, incorrectly adjusted, or faulty - carburettor models
* Carburettor float chamber flooding
* Low cylinder compression