The other 'thing' that can happen to fine wire in copper crimped terminals is that it turns to copper oxide.
And as we know , copper oxide is a semiconductor , only passing current one way .
Make sure the wire under the insulation is really bright and shiny , not a dusty ochre colour.
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- Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:38 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: The infamous Connector
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12420
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 8:13 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Cambelt life
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4434
Re: Cambelt life
IF you replaced the cambelt with a MAZDA supplied DENSO belt THEN forget the 60k mile change, 120k should be an easy reach. The DENSO belts ARE different from the cheaper alternatives , in thickness and no doubt , quality. They are 3 times more expensive. The carbon fibre should be unaffected by age...
- Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:20 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Misty windows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6615
Re: Misty windows
IF it is warmer inside the car than outside then condensation will form on any cold surface. SO, you have to create a micro-climate of cold air to spread over your windscreen. Cold air-con if you have it , or 'cold' outside air is the best you can do. And , of course , the very act of breathing make...
- Tue Nov 30, 2021 8:49 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: 2007 radio Issues.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6045
Re: 2007 radio Issues.
Does the aerial go 'up and down ' when you switch 'on/off' ?
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 3:28 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Speed sensor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8670
Re: Speed sensor
Like the distributor these items just 'fail' for no good reason.
On age rather than mileage covered , which is really weird.
They don't have a lot to do , just go round , produce 'pulses' , that's it.
On age rather than mileage covered , which is really weird.
They don't have a lot to do , just go round , produce 'pulses' , that's it.
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:17 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Speed sensor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8670
Re: Speed sensor
Oh dear, might as well change the clutch too while everything is off ?
- Wed Sep 29, 2021 5:18 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Speed sensor
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8670
Re: Speed sensor
I presume it is flush with gearbox now ?
Is there anything sticking up to grab hold of ?
Do you have a spare , ready to go in ?
Is there anything sticking up to grab hold of ?
Do you have a spare , ready to go in ?
- Sun Sep 26, 2021 9:51 am
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Handbrake Issue
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12803
Re: Handbrake Issue
Very pleased to read you have fixed the problem..............................but to have to take up that much slack on the cables .......hmmmmm.
Time will tell , just be careful .
Time will tell , just be careful .
- Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:01 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Handbrake Issue
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12803
Re: Handbrake Issue
Never forget , these are the notorious rear brake calipers.
The hydraulic side works fine , but the 'mechanical' side can let you down by seizing 'on' while you think the brakes are 'off' because you've released
the handbrake .
The hydraulic side works fine , but the 'mechanical' side can let you down by seizing 'on' while you think the brakes are 'off' because you've released
the handbrake .
- Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:49 pm
- Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
- Topic: Handbrake Issue
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12803
Re: Handbrake Issue
With that much handbrake travel it is almost certainly due to the brake pads nearly worn away .