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Old 04-27-06, 09:44 AM
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Question about condenser on '85

Hi guys. I did a little search on this and it was only mentioned once without much detail. I have an '85 GSL (12A) and while taking the rat's nest and bee hive off I had to remove the condenser located on the engine by the inspection plate. As I was unplugging it the wire broke off just inside the condenser. After consulting with my friend from NAPA and looking through his sensor book at all the condensers listed I can only find the '79 to '83 Mazda it says. Does not specify RX-7 but I was just curious if this one would do. I'd rather not pick one up from the wreckers (as I would assume I would most likely have the same problem) but is it necessary? I was looking into the 2nd gen direct fire ignition as well and will probably pick up the ignitor/coil soon. Any help would be appreciated.

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You dont need that crappolla condenser. My stock gauges work with no problem for many years.
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It's on the wire for the oil pressure sending unit. I'm assuming it smoothes out the readings on the oil pressure gauge, but it's already pretty well damped, so I doubt that it does much.

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Thanks for the great info guys. Do I just leave the wire unplugged or should I hook it up to ground?

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No, if you hook it up to ground, you will never read anything on the oil pressure gauge. Just leave it hanging if you aren't going to find a replacement.

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