Mazda Problems

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The Latest Mazda Problems
Timing not retarding on acceleration (pinks)

When accelerating, even when I drop a gear, the engine has piston rattle.(pinks) I feel the timing is not retarding enough.Can anyone help. Thanks.Jan

2000 Mazda Premacy 1800
Posted: Apr 30, 2014
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Brake caliper slider pin

Hi guys anyone know where I can get a slider pin for the front caliper on my premacy please? I cant seem to be able to find one anywhere. Thanks

2001 Mazda Premacy 1.8
Posted: Apr 18, 2014
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Screeching now battery won't charge

Hi, my car was making a screeching sound for a while and then it would not start. I managed to get the breakdown gentleman to tighten the belt which stopped the screech (not sure this is a permanent fix as he only did the top one and said I...

2000 Mazda 323 1.6
Posted: Jan 25, 2014
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Water leak

there is water in the tyre well and now appears to be a leak around the boot so when I open the boot water is going over the rear seat rest. I am planning on putting it into garage but does anyone have any idea roughly how much something li...

2005 Mazda 6 1.8 TS
Posted: Jan 13, 2014
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Noise on overrun

1.6d engine as focus volvo peugeot etc. accelorates fine no engine noise that isnt usual. release accelorator pedal there is a metalic/bearing type of noise.press clutch all ok thought it was from turbo but checked impellor all ok. has be...

2006 Mazda 3 1.6 tdi
Posted: Nov 25, 2013
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Engine misfire

dpf light flashing and engine management light on.had imissions checked show o/k.faultcode shows exhaust temp sensor faulty.does this lamda sensor.if not where is the other sensor

2006 Mazda 5 2 litr diesel
Posted: Nov 8, 2013
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Loud noise when steering

My Sisters mazda 2 has just started making a loud noise when the steering wheel is turned. The power steering seems to be working fine. please see video www.4shared.com/video/nAjkvTNy/MOV00107.html

2007 Mazda 2 1.2
Posted: Nov 6, 2013
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Unsteady rev Needle???

The car injection nozzles has been taken out to be examined,and they were fine so put back, the car usually starts perfectly without problems, but since the nozzle checks, the car shook unsteadily at idle with unsteady rev needle. The car ...

2002 Mazda Premacy 1.8
Posted: Aug 8, 2013
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Fuel not Returning!!!

There seems to be no returning fuel to the tank. All hoses seems correct and rightly placed back. The car just could start and so the mechanics checked the incoming fuel it was alright. The returned hose at the tank was detached to check...

2002 Mazda Premacy 1.8
Posted: Aug 6, 2013
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"Won't Drive off"

Hi, The problem starts with an engine sign showing up. The mechanics changed the sparks and changed the air filter. Since then, the car runs strangely, stalling when decelerates. A while later, the problem increases, the mechanics, service...

2002 Mazda Premacy 1.8
Posted: Aug 4, 2013
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Unable to start and go (backfires)

Hello, After cleaning the throttle body, the engine still won't start perfectly. At other random starting tries, the engine runs, but only for a few seconds,and that from the air cleaner, during running, comes out pushed air (backfires...

2002 Mazda Premacy 1.8
Posted: Aug 2, 2013
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RCL or CL does not work

Hi Again The other problem I have with my mazda which has been a problem since I bought the car (but was aware of the problem and took the car anyway because I got a good price). The RCL fob and the general CL do not work on the car. ...

2004 Mazda 3 TS2 3
Posted: Jul 22, 2013
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Electric windows switches not working on drivers door

Hi I'm new to auto insider but hoping I can get some help and help others in return. In my mazda the switches on the drivers door for the electric windows to not operate the other windows in the car but all the windows work fine usin...

2004 Mazda 3 1.6 TS2 petrol
Posted: Jul 22, 2013
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Engine stalls when pedal is depressed and even when wheels are steered to either side

The problem starts with a signaled engine light indicator, so the mechanics overall serviced it cleaning the filters and even empty the fuel tanks, the throttle body, the idle control valve and made sure that all hose and connection fit bac...

2002 Mazda Premacy 1.8
Posted: Jul 11, 2013
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Engine stops when wheels are turned to left or right, at stationary

With the malfunction indicator on, the mechanics changed the sparks, changed the filter, the air and fuel filter, empty the fuel tank, which did make the malfunction indicator to no longer show up. The car started normally when started. T...

2002 Mazda Premacy 1.8
Posted: Jul 11, 2013
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Engine stops at low velocity or when deccelerating

At first the engine signal light (malfunction indicator) went on. We cleaned the air filter, and changed the sparks. The malfunction indicator light was no longer. The problem following this however, was that when it runs at a constant s...

2002 Mazda Premacy 1.8
Posted: Jul 11, 2013
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Clicking from centre console

A clicking similar to the clicking of an indicator occurs when the accelerator is depressed or released when in gear. Clicking is coming from the centre console /glove box area. It does not occur when the engine is revved out of gear. Sound...

2001 Mazda Premacy 1.8 Petrol Manual
Posted: May 24, 2013
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Can't stop alarm sounding/hazard lights flashing

opened passenger door with key and alarm started off. cannot stop it. Any ideas?

2003 Mazda 323 manual petrol
Posted: Apr 4, 2013
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Blue white smoke out of exhaust and useing oil told it could be valve stem seals

Blue white smoke out of exhaust and using oil engine light now on running ok apart from. Smoke any suggestions

2005 Mazda 6 1.8 ts
Posted: Aug 27, 2012
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Gear box

A HOLD indicator light comes on the gears fail to change and if it switches off then get back to normal

1999 Mazda Premacy 1.8 Auto
Posted: Jun 13, 2012
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