1990 Mazda 323 Consumer Discussions

Mazda 323

• Overheated 1990 Mazda 323 won't start.

  Written by: sewardsfolly on Aug 25, 2010 7:20:58 PM

  It was a hot day in the bay area......car over heated on the freeway. I could feel the car depowering before I noticed the gauge pegged above the Hot end of the meter. I turned the car off and coasted off the freeway and tried twice to reignite the engine in third gear going about 40 mph. The car sputtered but little or no power. Steam started rising out of the ... Read More

Mazda 323 Electrical Problems

• MAZDA 323 1990 RUNS GREAT,QUITS,RESTARTS,INSTANTLEY!

  Written by: captainscook on Aug 18, 2009 12:38:35 PM

  Ok I have replaced the PCM,MAF,Fuel Pump,spark plugs distributer rotor cap,small stuff.The car will run great ..then go into a convulsive fit so to speak..and eventually stopp running(happens at idle to after car is running for while)My father thinks it may be the coil is getting hot then the car looses complete power and dies..just if you where to pull the coil wire off with car running.The mass air flow sensor ... Read More

Mazda 323

• Re: Transmission on 1990 mazda 323 [chknlou]

  Written by: girlcarbuilder on Feb 15, 2009 4:20:42 PM

  Given what new cars cost now a days. A rebuilt tranny would be worth considering if the other maintenance on the car has been kept up. Many of these transmissions were 3 speeds. A 4 speed unit would be more desirable if gas goes back up. The only way to tell is whether or not yours has an overdrive on it. A four speed tranny will also increase the life of ... Read More

• Re: Transmission on 1990 mazda 323 [chknlou]

  Written by: kujhac on Feb 15, 2009 12:45:42 PM

  Finding a good used transmission for this year and model car may be like finding a needle in a haystack. If you do find one, you won't really know the condition of it to start with. If the original transmission wasn't serviced properly and coupled with most likely hard driving habits, automatic transmissions of any make will go out at 120,000 km. I would say shop around for the best place ... Read More

• Transmission on 1990 mazda 323

  Written by: chknlou on Feb 15, 2009 12:11:04 PM

  Hi there, I was just wondering if anybody knows if there was a problem with Automatic Transmissions on 1990-91 Mazda 323's. Our son's 1990 mazda 323 has 120,000 Km on it and the Transmission went on it. So we were wondering if this was a persistent problem with this year. Would it be better to rebuild the Tranny on this car or just get a used one from the auto wrecker. ... Read More

• Re: 1990 Stalling Mazda-Only on RightTurns [johnp618]

  Written by: george70 on Jan 22, 2007 8:45:08 PM

  I have exactly the same problem with my automatic 86 Mazda 323 , the mechanic (young) is not sure what to do next Thinks it might be the carby but feels if we get one from the wreckers it might be just as bad. Did you get yours sorted out>

• Is the 1989 Sedan much different than the 1990 Sedan?

  Written by: 1313 on Jul 29, 2006 11:07:16 AM

  Hi All, I'm trying to buy a manual for my 1989 323. But it seems that both Chilton & Haynes started with the 1990. Are the 1989 models that much different than the 1990+ models? I own the 1989 Mazda 323 SE 4 Dr Sedan, it has less than 80,000 miles on it so it's barely broken in. However, the little things that need replacing are getting harder to find so ... Read More

• 1990 Stalling Mazda-Only on RightTurns

  Written by: natspats on Jul 20, 2005 1:55:44 PM

  Hi all; I have been having a problem with my 1990 5 speed mazda 323. It seems to stall when I turn right. It began to do it only when the gas tank was below half. Now it seems to do it more and more often with a fuller tank and on only slight turns to the right (it never stalls on a left turn!!!). Is this a fuel pump issue, ... Read More

• 1990 Mazda 323

  Written by: sgt36 on Apr 21, 2005 4:33:11 PM

  This is a message from experience. DO NOT BUY AFTER MARKET MODULES for your 323. The modules MUST be from Mazda. Our 323's Module died on us and we could not start the Mazda it was replaced by an after market module. The car ran for about 6 weeks and stopped. This happened with three different after market modules until I asked the mechanic if he used a Mazda module, I ... Read More

• Mazda 323--Do I need a new clutch?

  Written by: johnbigboote on May 1, 2002 11:17:56 AM

  I own a 1990 323 Hatchback 5-speed with about 210,000 miles. I've been the only owner. For about a year, when I step hard on the gas in fourth and fifth gear, the engine races but the car doesn't accelerate. Am I correct that this means the clutch is slipping? If so, I have several follow-up questions: A) Is this dangerous (i.e. am I risking my own or others' safety by ... Read More

• 323 lifespan

  Written by: skib on Jul 8, 2001 8:03:51 PM

  how many km's on a 1990 Mazda 323 would be too many ?? im trying to weigh my chances on a 173K for a 1990 std 323 against 167K for an auto 1989. seemingly most cars die in the 200K range which gives me abt a year and a half on both cars..wondering if anyone has more info.