Hi There, This may be a sign of a faulty MAP sensor as the vehicle responds adversely to a load put on the motor (i.e. putting it in gear, turning on AC or engaging the brakes). The Manifold Absolute Pressure...
It sounds like you are having a crankcase ventilation problem. There is a series of baffles in the valve cover and a vent pipe that allow vapors and pressure to escape from the crankcase into the intake as they build...
There are reports that the replacement alternators will not communicate with the engine computer and will not charge correctly. I recommend using only the manufacturer approved replacement part. It can be new or remanufactured but approved for use in the...
The transmission needs to be overhauled or replaced. The internal main final drive gears are broken causing no gear engagement. Have the transmission replaced and or repaired and overhauled.
Your car has an electronically controlled transmission, so your problem could be mechanical, or it could be electronic. In most cases a technician can read the stored codes in the transmission controller to make that determination. It may have a...
It's too bad that it failed this early in the game, but I don't think there's any future in fixing it. Just remember that an engine is only one of many very expensive parts on a car and once you've...
Hi there. It might be that when your battery was replaced a fuse that powers a shift sensor may have been damaged, but that's highly unlikely. This might be an issue where the linkage is slightly out of alignment, or...
Hi there. The process of installing a new turbo can take quite some time - but only if your car has not had a turbo on it before. In many cases, when a car is taken to a 'mechanic shop',...
Hello. There are a few different components that fit that description within the intake manifold, throttle body and other fuel system areas. To identify the exact component, it's probably a good idea to contact a Mazda dealership and ask them...
It sounds as though you're having trouble with your clutch hydraulic system. You first need to check to see that there is fluid in the clutch system. It may be the same reservoir as the brake master, or it may...
If the serpentine belt came off, the engine will overheat because the belt drives the water pump, as well as other components. When the water pump stops turning, that might raise cooling system pressure enough that anti-freeze is forced out...
Starting with the coolant sensor. While the coolant sensor may be an issue, rarely if ever will a failed coolant sensor prevent the engine from cranking. It usually will just effect engine performance and economy. If the engine shut down...
Hello, thank you for writing in. The first step is identifying where the noises are coming from. We need to determine if it related to the tires and suspension, if it is an engine problem, or if it is transmission...
For vehicles produced prior to 2008, Mazda published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) referring to a redesign to resolve the excess pressure issue. As far as the 2012 model though, I do not see a comparable published TSB dealing with...
Hi there. A popping sound like this is typically caused by an engine misfiring problem. It can be caused by ignition system problems, or fuel system issues. However, there are multiple components that could be causing this issue, so it's...
Hello there. On most automatic transmissions, the problem of shifting from drive gears into park is due to a failure or blockage of the shift cable or linkage. Many shifters slide on a channel and items such as coins, and...
Hi There, Depending on the symptoms of the hard starting, this may mean different things. If the hard starting is related to a slow crank, this may be related to a bad battery connection or the charging system. If the...
Hello. Typically this is caused by the brake return spring of the brake pedal assembly. The spring itself will rub on the surrounding metal and cause this to occur. Most of the time the spring can be moved slightly or...
