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Old 05-27-07, 10:43 PM
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Electrical Gremlins...help please.

Swapped out my S4 alt to an FD alt and then started having issues with the electricals. First the wiper switch went out, now it just works on one speed. No washer function either. Was working fine after it was replaced not too long ago. Then the stereo EQ starts to give me trouble on one channel. Finally the AC compressor clutch burns out on me while idling at a stop light.
Could it be just coincidence since swapping for an FD alt or is there possibly something else wrong I might not know about? Voltages seem to be in the proper range. 13.5- 14v.
Also, has anyone ever tried to replace just the AC compressor clutch itself with any success? Where can you get the part?
Lastly, Do any of you have Icemark's website by any chance? Or have the link to fixing the wiper switch cluster because I can't find it searching anywhere.
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Here is the link to Icemark's site. Sorry can't help much regarding electrical issues.

http://www.mazdamark.com/
Old 05-28-07, 11:36 AM
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Electrical problems all sound coincidential. Especially since you have proper voltages. I have changed AC clutches with great success. Never have done one on a RX, but assume all are simular. However, special pullers are usually required.
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Originally Posted by ErixHvn
Swapped out my S4 alt to an FD alt and then started having issues with the electricals. First the wiper switch went out, now it just works on one speed. No washer function either. Was working fine after it was replaced not too long ago. Then the stereo EQ starts to give me trouble on one channel. Finally the AC compressor clutch burns out on me while idling at a stop light.
Could it be just coincidence since swapping for an FD alt or is there possibly something else wrong I might not know about? Voltages seem to be in the proper range. 13.5- 14v.
Also, has anyone ever tried to replace just the AC compressor clutch itself with any success? Where can you get the part?
Lastly, Do any of you have Icemark's website by any chance? Or have the link to fixing the wiper switch cluster because I can't find it searching anywhere.
IMHO, its all a coincidence.

Wiper switch on rx7 are a common problem....that I got...twice.

The compressor burning out has noting to do with electrical voltage or anythng. Oh, and I can sell you one, I have one laying aroung in my garage. PM me.
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Thanks for the replies guys. Will have to see if I can source a compressor clutch then. Probably have to send the wiper switch to Icemark too once I havethe money saved. Appreciate the response.
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Dang logicon/air-mix motor@%^&#

After finding I need a new compressor today not just the clutch the air-mix motor or the logicon crapped out. Now it's blowing only hot air thru the vents. Just absolutley killer in this Florida heat. Will be looking to fix these things too while the ac is being fixed I guess but this is really starting to get frustrating. I'm almost ready to throw in the towel. Almost, but I still have plans to get my S4 supercharged at some point but these electrical issues drive me nuts.
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