Mazda began manufacturing automobiles in 1920 in Japan and has developed a variety of different cars and trucks since that time including the MX-3. The MX-3 is comprised of a variety of parts and components. The complex makeup of the car can make it difficult to properly troubleshoot a problem you are having with your MX-3. One method to find what parts need to be replaced for a particular problem is by listening for sounds the MX-3 makes and where those sounds are coming from.
Instructions
1. Inspect the MX-3's battery when you hear a loud click from the engine as you start the car. The battery may be discharged or faulty. Look also at the starter motor to see if it is still working and, if you have an automatic transmission, find the flywheel to see if it is faulty. If you hear the loud click noise coming from the front wheels while you are backing the car out, look at the CV half-shaft to see if the JV joint is dry, damaged or worn.
2. Find the differential drive pinion when you hear a grinding sound from the rear axle area of your MX-3. Look at the pinion teeth to determine if any of them are worn, damaged or broken. You should also check the U joint for wear or damage as well.
3. Check the wheel nut and brake caliper when you hear a scraping noise from your tires as you drive. The wheel nut may be loose, worn or damaged and the brake caliper may have become stuck and is causing brake drag.
4. Examine the exhaust system of your MX-3 when it rattles underneath the passenger compartment while you accelerate the car. Check for leaks among the exhaust system components and look at whether the muffler is burned out or damaged. The serpentine hanger system may also be loose or the solenoid heat shield may be damaged.
5. Look at the pinion bearing if your hear a growling-type noise underneath the vehicle as you drive. The pinion bearings may have become worn or damaged. If the growling noise comes from the engine area while you turn your steering wheel check the power steering pump and power steering hose to see if these parts are leaking or damaged.
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