If you order a new intank fuel pump from Mazda, you will need to order a filter for it as well, as I found out.
Note that I should have added to my first post is that my speed3 has 127k miles on the clock.
I replaced the intank pump and replaced the MAF harness with a S935 made by Standard...
How trashed? holes/cracks in the block? local machine shop could be the better option.
If your buying used online, do your research on the company and at the very least get them to provide you compression numbers.
So far found one wire that had been rubbed exposed that runs to a ecu harness, either injector 3+4 or a ground, based on a 2007 pinout diagram. Patched it and still same symptoms. Dropped the fuel tank and replacing pump when it gets here.
Thanks for the MAF connector info, lots of info on...
Did the jumper test. Car started and idled for a bit. While idling I started jiggling the wire harness loom that the MAF pigtails run to and the car immediately died. Ill be peeling loom and electrical tape to inspect wiring next.
Thanks again
Anyone know what the ohms need to be on the fuel pump resistor? Searching the web gets me varying number. Im getting 0.8-.9
Chasing an issue, trying to rule out fuel system components.
Symptoms if you are intrigued
When cold, it is long turnover but fires up and runs/drives normal.
Cleaned...