# \#b2300 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/b2300/6789.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Intermittent starter motor 1995 Mazda B2300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starter-motor-1995-mazda-b2300/192497)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starter-motor-1995-mazda-b2300/192497 "2023-09-15T23:29:56Z")
I came home from a three week vacation, and now my truck has a rare intermittent. When I turn the key, nothing happens. So, of course, I release the key and repeat and the starter engages and the truck starts normally.… --- ## [Front brake dust shields](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-dust-shields/190458)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-dust-shields/190458 "2023-05-07T22:49:50Z")
The front brake dust shields for my 1995 truck seem to be discontinued. YouTubers just say run without them. Opinions, please. --- ## [Fuel gauge symptom question 1995 Mazda B2300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-symptom-question-1995-mazda-b2300/185988)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-symptom-question-1995-mazda-b2300/185988 "2022-08-24T01:37:00Z")
My fuel gauge is pinned at FULL despite only half full. Is this the typical failure mode of the fuel pump float? Or is the mode to be pinned on EMPTY? --- ## [Rapid change of brake symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-change-of-brake-symptoms/185673)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-change-of-brake-symptoms/185673 "2022-08-06T16:15:03Z")
Without warning, one morning, I drove 100 feet and braked on a downhill grade. I heard a heavy thumping, probably once per tire rotation, from the left front. I tried to diagnose it or change it by braking more heavily … --- ## [Brake fluid changes in general](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-changes-in-general/178798)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-changes-in-general/178798 "2021-08-18T21:06:45Z")
I am curious to ask about the issue of brake fluid changes. I have just replaced the fourth brake line on my 1995 truck (150000 miles). These lines are heavily rusted on the outside. Has anyone cut open such a line to s… --- ## [Mazda b2300 doesn't start in after rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-doesnt-start-in-after-rain/176380)
**Author:** [@harrisonnewmanjardine\_174919](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrisonnewmanjardine_174919)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-doesnt-start-in-after-rain/176380 "2021-04-26T14:37:56Z")
Hi, So after a really cold night in the winter (-10C) or when it rains my mazda b2300 doesn’t turn over and or start. The electronics in the car come on and it makes a strange electronic noise when turning the key but … --- ## [2004 Mazda B2300 spraying oil after replacing head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-b2300-spraying-oil-after-replacing-head/138872)
**Author:** [@DeniseColby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniseColby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-b2300-spraying-oil-after-replacing-head/138872 "2019-04-25T20:05:01Z")
2004 b2300 with oil burning up to nothing, turning black after fresh oil and maybe 20 miles. Replaced head. No smoking, burning smells. Oil now visibly leaking, spraaying out from under the hood. Otherwise running the sa… --- ## [1994 Mazda B2300 clutch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-b2300-clutch-issue/131367)
**Author:** [@Craig24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-b2300-clutch-issue/131367 "2018-12-28T18:02:55Z")
The clutch engages on the very top; barely depressing the petal. --- ## [2006 Mazda B2300 temperature is low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-b2300-temperature-is-low/131212)
**Author:** [@NorbertoFigueroa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NorbertoFigueroa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-b2300-temperature-is-low/131212 "2018-12-21T22:02:24Z")
The temperature is always low. When the engine is cold fail and the check engine turn on. --- ## [1995 Mazda B2300 stuck spark plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-b2300-stuck-spark-plug/113910)
**Author:** [@Keith05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-b2300-stuck-spark-plug/113910 "2018-03-19T22:11:12Z")
I have a spark plug on the passenger side of cylinder #1 that broke off. I managed to get the ceramic out and blow/vacuum out debris that fell into the bore. However the threaded part of the plug is still ceased in the p… --- ## ['04 Mazda B2300 used buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mazda-b2300-used-buy/103497)
**Author:** [@eliyellow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eliyellow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mazda-b2300-used-buy/103497 "2017-05-02T00:45:29Z")
have heard these trucks are best option for good gas mileage, cost, efficiency and work needs. have owned nissan pick up for many years but need new truck. any issues in particular to look for when going to see this? --- ## [1997 mazda b2300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-b2300/102823)
**Author:** [@eliyellow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eliyellow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-b2300/102823 "2017-04-10T12:26:46Z")
Anyone have any thoughts on this? The owner seems upfront and says it needs mass air flow sensor and ebrake to be adjusted.. --- ## [Mazda B2300 Intermittent Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-intermittent-starting-problem/90444)
**Author:** [@MyFairWitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyFairWitty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2017, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-intermittent-starting-problem/90444 "2017-03-25T04:00:39Z")
I have a 2003 Mazda B2300 pickup that sometimes won't start. When you turn the key all the way, it won't do anything, no sounds no nothing. However, if you try it a few more times it will eventually fire up and run norm… --- ## [Occasional low idle on start-up and jerking on gearing to 1st](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-low-idle-on-start-up-and-jerking-on-gearing-to-1st/94855)
**Author:** [@faiz.abhuani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faiz.abhuani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-low-idle-on-start-up-and-jerking-on-gearing-to-1st/94855 "2016-08-24T13:37:01Z")
Hiya, my 2002 standard B2300/4cyl Ford Ranger sometimes idles very low on start up, and it will jerk as though it were coughing when i engage in 1st and give it a tiny bit of gas. the jerking stops if i give it proper… --- ## [Mazda Pick-up dies after 10 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-pick-up-dies-after-10-minutes/74695)
**Author:** [@BrianHund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianHund)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-pick-up-dies-after-10-minutes/74695 "2012-09-27T22:58:02Z")
Hello, So I have a 2006 Mazda B2300 with about 65000 miles on it. After returning from a 5,000 mile road trip, a couple days later it died after about 3 blocks of driving. Since then I have been able to start it, ver… --- ## [Stone cold Mazda truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stone-cold-mazda-truck/70196)
**Author:** [@Mr\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stone-cold-mazda-truck/70196 "2012-01-01T04:09:32Z")
I inherited a 1994 Mazda B2300 Pick Up 5 speed with just over 100K miles. Problem is the temp. gauge will just barely move off "C" at full tilt on a summer day. Confirmed the temp gauge was right. Replaced the thermosta… --- ## [Wa wa wa wa as I'm braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wa-wa-wa-wa-as-im-braking/68925)
**Author:** [@redstemgardening](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redstemgardening)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wa-wa-wa-wa-as-im-braking/68925 "2011-10-25T01:10:17Z")
I have a 1995 Mazda Truck, B2300 series that is a 4 wheel drive. Recently I had the front brakes replaced, new clay disc brakes. Not so long after that I started to hear a noise as I was braking as well as squeaking. … --- ## [Repeat oil leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeat-oil-leaks/62657)
**Author:** [@doolie92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doolie92)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeat-oil-leaks/62657 "2011-03-16T03:57:38Z")
what do you do when you replace the front oil seal on a 1992 mazda B2200 an it starts leaking again after running for about 20 minutes?Is there any where else oil can come from near there? --- ## [A engine swap idea for my 1994 mazda b2300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-engine-swap-idea-for-my-1994-mazda-b2300/61270)
**Author:** [@carpenterbacon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carpenterbacon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-engine-swap-idea-for-my-1994-mazda-b2300/61270 "2011-02-13T13:45:08Z")
I have a beautiful 1994 Mazda b2300 base with minor body damage but runs like new with 73k original. I would like to know I would be about to put a 1994 mazda rx7 1.3L turbochargered rotary engine into my b2300? --- ## [Safest way to add weight to 2wd pickup?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-way-to-add-weight-to-2wd-pickup/60403)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-way-to-add-weight-to-2wd-pickup/60403 "2011-01-29T17:29:48Z")
My co-worker has a 2wd Mazda B2300 pickup truck (clone to Ford Ranger) and has added concrete blocks to the bed for traction. I know that this is good for traction in the snow, but these blocks will become projectiles a… --- ## [1996 Mazda B2300 is frying the starter motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-b2300-is-frying-the-starter-motor/59761)
**Author:** [@TomasDelSol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomasDelSol)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-b2300-is-frying-the-starter-motor/59761 "2011-01-09T19:57:30Z")
I've been having engine problems with my 1996 Mazda B2300. It's been very rough starting when cold and at times the starter will stop for a moment like it's being held up and then it will continue. I eventually fried my… --- ## [11996 Mazda B2300 - Bucking at low RPM, rough starting, stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11996-mazda-b2300-bucking-at-low-rpm-rough-starting-stalling/58872)
**Author:** [@TomasDelSol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomasDelSol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11996-mazda-b2300-bucking-at-low-rpm-rough-starting-stalling/58872 "2011-01-08T16:57:49Z")
Truck has 150000 miles. Very suddenly one day it started bucking violently. Replaced fuel filter, wires, plugs and crankshaft sensor. The bucking became less violent and only happens at low RPM (around 2000 or less). … --- ## [Slave cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slave-cylinder/42777)
**Author:** [@markhams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markhams)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2010, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slave-cylinder/42777 "2010-01-19T04:39:15Z")
My clutch went out suddenly and I took it to a shop where they replaced the slave cylinder. When I got it back, the clutch works, but the clutch petal doesn't engage until it is about two inches from the floor. It fe… --- ## [Check engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on/40521)
**Author:** [@kraker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kraker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2009, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on/40521 "2009-12-09T16:06:13Z")
intake manifolod runner control stuck,and system to lean bank 1.can you tell me how to correct that? --- ## [Mazda B2300 Has Very Little Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-has-very-little-power/39644)
**Author:** [@korniferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/korniferous)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2009, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2300-has-very-little-power/39644 "2009-11-18T14:00:13Z")
I recently purchased a mazda B2300 truck. It is used. A 97. A lot of miles. It is an atomatic and 2 wheel drive. I have changed the spark plugs and used a fuel injection cleaner. The truck has very, very little power… --- ## ['03 B2300 clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-b2300-clutch/39095)
**Author:** [@Viktor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Viktor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-b2300-clutch/39095 "2009-11-06T19:55:05Z")
Had clutch replaced at 67K miles. Original symptom was noise when clutch out. It was diagnosed with a worn clutch to rivets. Possible since subject to city driving and read B2300(Ranger) clutches rated at 70K miles. Afte… --- ## [1997 Mazda B2300 - Same as 1997 Ranger?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-b2300-same-as-1997-ranger/34948)
**Author:** [@latkinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/latkinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mazda-b2300-same-as-1997-ranger/34948 "2009-08-12T16:50:40Z")
I have a 1997 B2300 which was stolen and recovered, but the thieves broke the ignition cylinder out of it. Are the steering column parts for a 1997 Ranger the same as for the 1997 B2300? --- ## [Saab 9.3 for good mileage, towing horse and dogs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-for-good-mileage-towing-horse-and-dogs/32658)
**Author:** [@kzingler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kzingler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-for-good-mileage-towing-horse-and-dogs/32658 "2009-07-05T17:14:41Z")
My wife and I have a small truck (Mazda B2300, 2002, 4 cylinder) that we keep because sheneeds to occasionally (once per month) tow her horse (horse and trailer are about 2200 pounds). Now that we have a one-year old da…