1990 Mazda 929 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1990 Mazda 929 covers a 4-door sedan in Base and S trims with two versions of a 3.0L V6 (180 cu in): one with dual overhead camshafts and one with a single overhead camshaft, both naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled. The manual provides procedures, specifications and torque values for both engines and their fuel, ignition and cooling systems, as well as for the transmission, brakes, suspension and steering, with wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 3.0L V6 (180 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.0L V6 (180 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• S

Known issues on the 1990 929. The federal record holds 1 recall for the 1990 929, covering certain cars equipped with Takata-made safety belts. Their red front buckle release buttons could break and drop pieces into the buckle, which might then not work properly; owners were asked to inspect both buckles and have a damaged or faulty one repaired or replaced, while a preventive remedy was being developed. Seat belts are cited in 6 of the 12 owner complaints and hydraulic service brakes in 4; 1 complaint reported a crash and 1 an injury. Restraint and brake procedures, specifications and diagnostics are part of the manual.