mx6 93 v6 stalls after 3000 rpm-distributor related?

Hi, my Mazda MX6 1993 v6 (65,000 miles) started stalling recently after accelerating to over 3000 rpm, It idles fine and remains running under 3000 rpm. I invoked the test engine mode by grounding the TEN pin of the diagnostic box and got a code 17 in the dash that relates to the left or front oxigen sensor. I un-grounded the TEN pin and disconnected the battery long enough to clear the data of the ECU. I started the car and accelerated it to 3000 rpm until it stalled again. I entered the test engine mode again but could not replicate the 17 code. I decided to rule out to oxigen sensor since the engine appears to adjust the rpm to about 700 when warm and around 1300 while cold. I verified the resistance value of most sensors and they seem fine acording to the specs.

I read an aritcle that states that a related problem with very similar symptoms was found to be due to an open in the distributor stator-coil circuit leaving no erros registered in the ECU (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dorothy.bradbury/probemx/images/tsbpg15.gif) . Apparently that creats a no-spark condition that kills the engine. Has anyone experienced this problem and could add some input? I am afraid that a no code problem could be dragged into days of troubleshooting when I take it to the shop.

Thanks for your time....

twc

Hi Mx6 owner.,

I recently had a Mx6 but had to sell it because we are expecting a baby
within a day or two:) I envey you as they are a great car
but to get to your questioin they do have a fault with that model and can
be a real expence if you dont shop around. Normally when the car stalls
the computer will not let it restart for 5-10 mins if it restarts staight away
it may be something else like fuel related ie pump filter
I called mazda and they wanted $3000 australian to fix the problem
so I called a few wreckers who which they assured me it was a common promblem and they had reconditioned ones for $400 presto it was fixed
and i stopped stalling on the freeway.
:alien: :alien: :frog:
I hope this fixes your promblem
good luck pipe:smoka:

93 and 94 mx6 and probes do have the problem, though I heard some horry stories like car stallin at 60mph on freeway:eek:

Your car sounds like its not so extreme, but you might be having the similar problems.
check
http://home.golden.net/~trinity/

this is a GREAT site that will explain the main factory problems that comes with our cars, and check on the disty fix page. Also, come on over to mx6.com and you will find man many useful info

:)

i use to have a 93 mx-6 i had the same problem, just replaced the whole system, stribitor system and it was fine, spent about 300 but ran great