20 Most Recent 2003 Mazda 323 - Page 9 Questions & Answers

check the fan if its working try to do it by connecting it directly to the battery and if it works you'll need to replace the safety relay switch

does the knocking sound seems to come under the floor? you might want to have your ac compressor check but its possible the noise from the ac comes from the tensioner if thats the case you have to replace it to eliminate the sound..

have your timing belt check

remove the rubber cap and take out the lamp by unlocking the latch

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it will not eliminate the noise. you'll need to replace the bearings.besides from the knocking noise is the air coming out from the vents cold? when you recharge the freon is it totally empty? if thats the case you probably have a leak in the system . check all the lines and connections for leaks using liquid soap add a little bit of water to make it bubbly.start the ac and use a sponge.normally when there is a leak the oil will leak together with the gas so ypu'll need to add some refrigerant oil as well pag oil is best..but i'll need more details so i can help you out

Blown head gasket.White smoke is the water getting into the cylinder.

was the alternator a rebult or remanufactured alternator or was it a brand new one from dealer , sounds like you have a defective regulater in the alternatorbut then again you might have an external voltage regulator

check suspension rubbers for failure allowing metal contact. Check broken shocky mounts or shaft. check for failed muffler/ exhaust mounting rubbers

Three stages with new bolts (a must), 1st 60 pounds, then 70 pounds then final torque is 80 FT Pounds.

replace turn indicator switch