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Just pull the battery for some time to reset the controllers on your car. (On the Mz3/Speed3s) You can watch the butterfly valve in the TB cycle open and closed when you put the key into the second ignition position (before starting). I believe this is just a test/recalibration the ecu does...

Sounds like you timed it correctly. The little bolt that holds it in place, also holds it in time, assuming you didn't move the cam or crank while the pulley was off the engine. An engine can still run out of timing. Typically poorly and would likely throw all sorts of codes that you aren't...

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I just read your whole thread and I admire your perseverance. I do think its highly coincidental that your issues appeared after messing with that area. Along with the fact that the pedal position sensor is not a common issue, I say you focus under the hood. The throttle bodies seem to be less...

On these engines, your timing gear is on the crank pulley. It can be fastened independent of the crank chain sprocket. In essence, the crank and cams can be in sync, but your ECU will be reading timing differently. If you had your crank pulley off, how did you re-align it to the crank?

Doing a continuity check tells you that there is a circuit, it doesn't tell you what load that circuit can handle. This is likely what you are experiencing with that ground. Similar to a loose battery terminal, there may be enough contact to turn on your interior lights, but as soon as you...

So no ground, not sparking, you put the plug back in and it started sounding healthier? If you are getting no spark, you should try to figure out why. The engine turning sounds like it has low compression in a cylinder (as if you left a plug out). Just grab any copper wire and run it to the...

There are ways to diagnose a bent rod, I think a bit of research would help there. On a side note, are you getting any codes related to missfire? Some higher end diagnostics tools can tell you which cylinder has the highest missfire count. Sure helped me diagnose which cylinder is causing me...

Sounds like you are really handy - which means that its probably something really simple that is giving you grief! I would say start with the codes and research, car is old enough that there is plenty of info online on the common issues.

I like to see posts like this, sharing experiences rather than problems. Luckily, with the lack of a catch can and almost 20PSI of boost, my dipstick tube stays oiled and limited in rust build up.

According to a quick google search, the missing fuse is for rear wiper. It is likely for the Mazda6s that come with rear wiper. would not have been populated from the factory. Pins may be there because its cheaper to produce the same box for all variations. On that note, I forgot this isn't a...

I too have used a MS3Pro and have done flash tuning for the Speed3s. Depends on the strategy you used for management on the MS2, but flash tuning is quite different due to the funky solutions/maps that the were programmed from the factory. One major difference is that you are stuck with O2...

Sho, thank you for the reply! I am not sure I understand your first statement. If you are using the stock ECU and flash tuning, your car will have to reference those fuel tables. What function do you use to allow it to pull timing? Is the K04 car AFR target range you listed for WOT map, WOT...

Appreciate the information. I would be Okay with the smoke if it only occurred when the engine needed the fuel to stop knocking. Unfortunately, it is being triggered at the wrong time. As in, cruising (KR for fuel efficiency) -> Floor it (KR decay starts) -> ECU access WOT fuel tables -> Go to...

What kind of clicking are you hearing? This is with a fresh battery and a booster pack attached? What is the condition of your battery terminals? Define "Turn over" in terms of what you have seen, that statement can mean many things. 1/10 times it starts and runs? or the starter motor cranks...

Ooooh, subframe drop for trans... I am definitely doing that next time... Will make getting that heavy transmission in much easier. I too am going back to OEM next change, I am not happy with ACT at ALL. Keep us updated on the LUK DM FW, I want to know how well it lasts. The most expensive...

I wouldn't focus on only 15A fuses, unfortunately I cannot remember which one, but I recommend you check them all with a multimeter. IF you want to confirm if this is the case: pull out at least one spark plug, attach it to your coil and touch the plug to metal on the car i.e. valve cover. Then...

This is only occurring when the engine is still cold? I think the description you are looking for is "hunting". Have you done any other work on the car besides basic bolt ons and plugs? anything with the intake manifold?

You replaced a used part with another used part. How confident are you the old one was working? Check the fuel cap, make sure its not damaged and is sealing.

Hey, New to this forum, not to the platform (~1 year) I have been self tuning my speed3 and have been stuck in a dilemma. We are all familiar with the cruising KR for fuel efficiency. Transitioning out of this when going WOT can be slow and results in triggering the commanded WOT (KR) Fuel...