4WS Issue?

MazdaGal · 8-5-08, 23:35

Heya,

I have a 1992 Mazda MX6 (unsure on if it is classed as a 1G or 2G), basically my 4WS has stopped working and the 4WS dash light is permanently on. A mechanic said the 4WS needs a service. He also said that the car can be driven without problems on 2WS.

So I'd like to pick some brains... Any pointers on where I could start, to see why the 4WS has fail safed to 2WS?? Could it be a simple issue, or something more complex.

Also can this be a common occurance, or has anyone else been through this before?

Thanks!

MazdaGal

**jphillips626** · 8-6-08, 0:08

Nice car! More pics please.

I know nothing aobut the 2nd gen 4ws systems. If it was a first gen i would have it fixed by now. I hope someone in OZ can chime in here with some answers. It would be great to see the FSM description of the 4ws system.

MazdaGal · 8-6-08, 0:19

haha thanks, she's stock still. But I love her. All I've done so far is put in the new tail lights, just wired up a monster sound system, new alarm and immobiliser and reverse parking sensors. I'll start doing some serious mods once I get her 4WS worked out. She's my first Mazda, I come from years of driving Holdens and Fords so the 4WS is new territory to me. Ive posted this in the 2G section as well, see if I can find a starting point to get her fixed.

So although she's a Jan 1992, she'd come under the 2G section?

Pics attached below as requested.

Thanks again!
MazdaGal

**Zach** · 8-7-08, 13:36

Yes, unfortunate as it sounds...you are under the 2g section. I'll see if I can find a good spot for this thread

defiler · 8-7-08, 15:36

I thought the 4ws systems though were identical between them?

8-5-08, 23:35	#1 (permalink)
MazdaGal Zoom Zoom! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Country NSW, Australia Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	4WS Issue? Heya, I have a 1992 Mazda MX6 (unsure on if it is classed as a 1G or 2G), basically my 4WS has stopped working and the 4WS dash light is permanently on. A mechanic said the 4WS needs a service. He also said that the car can be driven without problems on 2WS. So I'd like to pick some brains... Any pointers on where I could start, to see why the 4WS has fail safed to 2WS?? Could it be a simple issue, or something more complex. Also can this be a common occurance, or has anyone else been through this before? Thanks! MazdaGal
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8-6-08, 0:08	#2 (permalink)
jphillips626 4WS Freak Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: kalamazoo, MI, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (2)	Nice car! More pics please. I know nothing aobut the 2nd gen 4ws systems. If it was a first gen i would have it fixed by now. I hope someone in OZ can chime in here with some answers. It would be great to see the FSM description of the 4ws system.
	Noble White 626 turbo 4WS 5spd. Intake, exhaust, turbo timer =reliable daily driver. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2525741

8-6-08, 0:19	#3 (permalink)
MazdaGal Zoom Zoom! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Country NSW, Australia Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	haha thanks, she's stock still. But I love her. All I've done so far is put in the new tail lights, just wired up a monster sound system, new alarm and immobiliser and reverse parking sensors. I'll start doing some serious mods once I get her 4WS worked out. She's my first Mazda, I come from years of driving Holdens and Fords so the 4WS is new territory to me. Ive posted this in the 2G section as well, see if I can find a starting point to get her fixed. So although she's a Jan 1992, she'd come under the 2G section? Pics attached below as requested. Thanks again! MazdaGal
	Ride: 1992 Mazda MX6 2Gen ~Cruisin The Country In Style~

8-7-08, 13:36	#4 (permalink)
Zach All aboard the B& V& Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Age: 32 iTrader: (8)	Yes, unfortunate as it sounds...you are under the 2g section. I'll see if I can find a good spot for this thread
	Squirted 1g GT - T04E 57trim - 550's - Deltamark II External WG - P/S+A/C Delete - Four Vacuum Lines - Open Dump - 18psi

8-7-08, 15:36	#5 (permalink)
defiler Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coon Rapids, MN, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (9)	I thought the 4ws systems though were identical between them?