This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 is built around this exact year and trim, so the specifications and procedures inside are the ones Mazda published for your car, not a generic stand-in from another model year.
Engines covered
- 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Precedia
Known issues on the 1996 MX-3. No recalls are on federal record for the 1996 MX-3, and no complaints or technical service bulletins are logged for the year either. That clean federal record doesn't cover routine wear, and the factory diagnostic and repair procedures for every system on this car are here regardless.
For scheduled maintenance or a full diagnostic dig, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1996 MX-3.
Speedometer replacement procedure
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to com
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *TW
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
WINDOWS CANNOT OPEN IN HOT WEATHER. DEALER'S SERVICE MECHANICS ALWAYS JUST CLEAN THE RUBBER SEAL TRACT AND LUBRICATE IT, AND SO DO WE. WINDOWS GET STUCK AGAIN AFTER 3 DAYS. IT'S DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IF
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA MX-3 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE DIMLY LIT. AS A RESULT, VEHICLES IN THE REAR COULD NOT SEE THE LIGHTS UNTIL
