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    Does Ignition Need To Be On When Bleediing Brakes?

    Simple question. Car is a '03 2.3L M6. Getting ready to replace pads and rotors and not sure if I need to have the ignition on when bleeding the brakes.
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    P0128 & P2407 Can One Cause The Other?

    I have an '03 2.3 MS6. I got a CEL and read the codes. P0128 & P2407 came up. I guess I have a thermostat that is stuck open. Just wondering if one code can cause another code to come up. Seems pretty odd that both would pop up at basically the same time. Just had the car onto the dealer to...
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    '03 2.3L 1 Belt or 2 Belts ???

    I am getting some conflicting information and need some help. I have an '03 2.3L 4cyl M6 and want to change the belt(s). I've read where there is only the serp belt that runs everything and then I've read where there is also a smaller belt located on the drivers side under a cover. Can someone...
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    Power Steering Fluid Change ??

    I have an '03 M6 and the power steering fluid is black and thick. Think it's time to change it. Wondering if there is a DIY or How To posted here. I did search and didn't find what I was looking for. I could suck some out with a turkey baster and put some in, suck some out put some in and do it...
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    New Struts Question

    I have an '03 Mazda6 and the front end is creaking and squeeking. Think it's time for some front struts. Just wonder what brand struts people are replacing their OEM struts with. What are the recommendations or it is just better to stick with OEM? Thanks
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    Why Would A Scanner Not Connect?? WTF!

    I have a '03 Mazda6 with about 75K on it. It is throwing a CEL (Again!). I borrowed a friends scangaugeII but it would not connect. I played with it for about 45 min and some of the indicator lights on the dash would blink like it was at least trying to connect. But it never would. Went to...
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    Best way to secure subwoofer in trunk??

    Just installed a sub in my '03 M6 sedan and need to know whats the best way to secure it from moving. It would be great to be able to use a couple 'L' brackets to mount it to the floor but obviously I'm afaid of drilling into the gas tank. That would not be a goood thing. Any pointers?
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    Possible to Edit Thread Title?

    I have posted a thread and would like to edit the title. Is this possible and how do I do it?
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    Need Help With Engine Interference Problem (*Pic Added 6/26)

    I have an '03 M6 4cyl with about 60k on it. The postive battery terminal gets an amazing amount of corrosion on it. I have to clean it about once a month. I have an iPod that plugs into the cigarette lighter and tune the stereo to a certain station and can listen to the iPod through the stereo...
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    Need Cai/sri Advice For '03 M6 2.3l

    Hi all, My son has a stock '03 Mazda 6 with the 4cyl 2.3l. I am thinking of getting him a CAI or SRI for Christmas. There are threads upon threads upon threads here about intakes. Most seem to be about mazdaspeeds though. I'm looking for some advice and experiences with these intakes. It seems...
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    Replacement of the Instrument Cluster Lens

    My instrument cluster lens is all scratched to hell. I just ordered a new one and was wondering what is involved. I haven't looked at it close yet, but there appears to be 2 screws at the top of the lens or the trim piece around the lens. Is it as simple as removing these 2 screws and popping it...
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    P2187 Code Question

    Hey all. I asked this question on another popular Mazda forum but, have yet to receive any response. I have recently purchased a stock '03 2.3L Mazda 6 with about 66k on it and it runs great. I do keep getting a cel though, and the code that comes up is P2187, lean condition at start/idle...
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    Noob With Some Mazda 6 Questions

    Hey all. Just picked up an '03 Mazda 6 2.3L and have a few questions. On the engine oil fill cap it says 5w20 oil. I have always used 5w30 in my vehicles and was wondering if there was some specific reason Mazda recommends 5w20 for the 2.3. If not, I'm sure 5w30 will be just fine. When I...
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