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Timing chain stretch, evaporator issues front and rear, trans issues that’s all I can get off the top of my head at the moment. Some have no problems and very reliable.
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Any codes? What does the throttle body look like? Sometimes a gummed up plate would make mazdas have idle issues.
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You have an abs issue. And it’s tough to pinpoint without knowing any codes as those trucks have a multitude of different issues with abs system.
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Financially it’s a crazy industry. A seasoned tech that has a few years in the field has spend anywhere from 15-50k in tools and those that have been in it long enough even over 80k. Personally I have around 25k invested so far and am 7 years deep in this field. If you look at a journeyman electrician or down here in Florida HVAC is huge, and compare it to what we typically make its crazy. Statistically the avg mechanic in the U.S. Makes 35-50k a year. I have worked with a few excellent 10+ year tech’s that make around 80-100k so it is possible to make good money! The HVAC guys usually invest around 2k in tools around here plus licensing and make close to what the avg mechanic makes if not more. Makes you rethink things if you live around here.
Now this is personal experience to different areas can be much different aswell. Most of the dealers around here garbage to work for. They treat tech’s as an accounting number so to say. If your lucky enough you get some manufacturer training. Problem around here is shops are so cliche type it’s not funny. If your not apart of the “group” you usually get starved.
As of a few weeks ago, I left the dealer world for the independent world. Best thing I have done so far in my career. When I was at Mazda we were beginning to see a lot of cars for the same problems, and recall after recall. Essentially I became bored and wasn’t challenged, came home most nights aggravated because of the bs going on with management and what not. Now I have room to grow, as this independent shop works on anything from performance diesels, to Toyota mr2’s to Jaguars. I rarely see the same vehicles and it’s always different issues with the vehicles coming in. I am finally able to challenge myself and absolutely enjoy my career again.
I will say there are a multitude of things to learn, and I still have a ways to go learning everything but that’s the great thing about this industry. It is always evolving! I’m not going to tell you whether or not you should pursue this career. That’s up to you, but there is some of my insight of what I have been through in my career so far. Take it for what it’s worth! Hopefully some of the other tech’s can fill you in on their side of things aswell.
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Ahh. In that case, maybe you possibly forced some water up into the connection. If you are able to reach it without dropping the tank, you could try removing the connector, and checking for water then adding some dielectric grease. Water in connections can cause corrosion and bad things to happen. I haven’t been under my truck in a while myself so I don’t know if the connector is accessible or not.
You may have a bad sending unit reading incorrectly. Mine reads 1/4 and you are almost empty. I have a 2000 7.3 and have run it out of fuel twice now. I will see if I can get you a wiring diagram soon.
You may want to take care of that corrosion as a starting point. And even check your battery condition. Low voltage can make modern computers do some funny things.
I agree with the Efficiency. It can help speed things up when your not moving things to find a certain tool. Not saying a nice new epic series snap on is going to instantly turn you into a master tech. Just getting a newer box can give oneself more sense of pride. If I did it over again, I would have probably bought a different brand lower priced box and spent the extra money left over on more tools.
The box doesn’t make the tech, but can sure ensue more pride in ones self worth and the work they put out. Personally I feel I take more pride in my work, seeing I keep up on keeping my box, work area, and cart clean. Just personal experience.
Same stuff here brother. Oil changes and recalls. I’m seeing maybe 6 cars a day. Went from 65-75 weekly to struggling for 40-50 for the last 4 months with a 60 shoved in there once in a while. All the good work blew right out the door when the last SM left.
Hope we pick up soon but we’re coming into our “slow season” which is mid June to early September when all the snow birds are gone for the summer.
One day at our place. Unloaded a toolbox out the back of his car in the morning. By 3 o’clock, he told the foreman to f$&k off and away he went with his small amount of tools lol. One day is the fastest I’ve ever seen.
[quote=”Bonnieman” post=187189][quote=”Cammed 05″ post=187185]Replace your fan module. It has gone bad. Essentially your fans operate uncontrollably. There is no recall available for your vehicle that I know of. I replace one about every 3 weeks or so.[/quote]
Technically, they are replaced by Mazda under one of 2 Special Service Programs:
TSB Number Date Technical Service Bulletin Title
SSP71 APRIL 2007 Campaign – Cooling Fan Control Module Replacement
SSP60 AUGUST 2004 Campaign – Fan Control Module Replacement[/quote]Thanks for the info. Out of All the ones we do, neither the foreman or his son has said anything about special policies. I’ll check when I get to work and access Mazda directly. Usually with their stuff they have milage and time restrictions. Will report back later.
Replace your fan module. It has gone bad. Essentially your fans operate uncontrollably. There is no recall available for your vehicle that I know of. I replace one about every 3 weeks or so.
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Welcome to flat rate. Your good weeks, put some of that money back to carry you over. We’re having a few slow weeks lately. Having trouble turning 40 consecutively, and in the middle of buying a house. Not Bueno lol.
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I would recommend replacing both, and performing an oil change after aswell. Typically from the many I have seen when one either goes bad or becomes contaminated the other isn’t far behind it. Also suggest cleaning your throttle body if you haven’t done this in a while too.
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