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Why is my flex plate hitting the starter on my mazda 3
This can happen for a number of reasons, especially after a replacement is installed on the transmission side. From my research online and doing this irl, ive discovered that if the torque converter is not seated properly, it can push on the flexplate and cause it to hit the starter. This can also happen if different year transmissions are used, as Ive discovered there is about 1/16 inch difference in them despite being the exact same transmission/engine and model. What I have seen for a resolution to this issue, is to either replace the starter, or pull it out and grind off the 1/16 inch from the blades so they no longer "zing" across the flexplate while it is running/starting. There is also the suggestion to shim the starter to fix the issue, but to my mind, shims would push it further from the flexplate in the wrong direction, away from where they mate. It seems like shaving off some of the distance on the starter teeth would be the best way to fix it.Additionally a number of folks have bought starters from AutoZone that were just garbage and were not disengaging properly after engaging the flexplate. I think the least likely of scenarios, although still something to be aware of, is that any of the flexplate or torque converter bolts are loose or not torqued to spec will cause very slight wobble in the rotation and make a similar grinding sound.
2/4/2024 1:54:55 PM •
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on Feb 04, 2024
I am repairing a wrecked
I have the wiring from two front ends of a Mazda 3 that are different. I'm looking for the diagram to match the good car. There are 3 connections. What info do you need?
2/16/2019 5:16:29 AM •
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on Feb 16, 2019
Hi I have a Mazda
I think that the drivers motor is on a separate fuse to the others because you can still make the drivers window go down after you turn off the ignition. Check the fuses.
8/28/2017 11:50:04 AM •
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on Aug 28, 2017
I have a mazda 3
The clutch is hydraulic, you need to replace the slave and master cylinder.
5/1/2017 9:17:56 PM •
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on May 01, 2017
Jerking when it goes into 2nd gear
first step is to have the fault codes read so that you have an idea of what is wrong
next is to have the transmission oil changed as dirty oil will cause that sort of fault
find an accredited service center with mazda experience or go to an accredited automatic shop for a service f the transmission
it will be servo/solenoids or oil problems
3/27/2017 2:09:17 AM •
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on Mar 27, 2017
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