No noticeable symptoms for this 2013 (edited to delete 2015) Mazda 3 four-door sedan yet the engine light stays on. Supposedly some type of fuel or fuel vapor leak. I have changed gas cap as cheap, but light has not gone off after driving about 10 miles. Anything else owner can check easily? What is usually wrong when you get this code; Advance Auto ran the scanner for me ..read more

Hi there I have a 2008 manual Mazda 3. I have been increasingly having trouble with the breaks, there is a hissing sound on release of the pedal, and when pressed sharply or suddenly the pedal slips lower, there is a grinding noise and I have to use the handbreak to stop the car as they don’t grip/hold. I took it to a mechanic who reckons the ABS module needs replacing, and I have been quoted $2,500 for a new part, $1,500 for a second hand part and up to $1,000 for labour. I am going to get another mechanic to look at it, but what I don’t understand is why the abs light isn’t on if the abs mo ..read more

I'm pretty sure this question is not specific to only the Mazda 3 line of cars, but I wasn't sure where else to post this question.I have a 2021 Mazda 3 with a built-in navigation system. When I use the voice command system to input an address by voice, it puts a list of possible addresses up on the connect screen to choose from. Usually, the proper address is the first one in the field. I select it using the Connect Command **** on the console. In my prior Mazda (2017 CX-5) that would be all that would be necessary in the address input process. But in my 2021 Mazda 3, after I select the prope ..read more

Hello, I am in the process of buying a used 2016 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel. While on the test drive a warning came up saying "Vehicle System Malfunction". I showed the dealer, he turned the car off and back on but the message was still there. The dealer took it to a garage today and I've attached the faults they found when they plugged in the diagnostic tool. Engine P258B00 Vacuum Pump Control Range/Performance. Antilock Brakes U040100 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM "A". Smart Start Unit B13D31616 Remote Transmitter Registration (Failure Type 16) Tire Pressure Monitor U040100 Invalid Dat ..read more

Hello everyone, first time here. I tried searching around a little bit and found some information but not exactly what I was looking for. Basically, my girl friend has a 2010 Mazda 3 with a manual shift 6 speed and isn't the best with maintenance on her car. For a long time the ABS light and traction control light have been on and she's just ignored them. The other day the engine started missing some and losing some power, and then the power steering light came on and now no powersteering. The next day the odometer and speedometer quit working and the radio volume changes on it's own. I've ..read more

I bought my 2010 Mazda 3 without the istop and it had only 1 battery instead of 2. I had the problem with the AT light coming on often and I eventually changed the TCM. The problem still persists! When diagnosing the problem, one of the problems diagnosed is U0101, Lost communication with the TCM. It was there before and after I changed the TCM. What could the problem be ..read more

2010 Mazda 3 Sedan auto rear brake squeaks when reversing ..read more

Hi all, without being too hippy about it all. I really want to boost performance of my car. Can I put MPS performance upgrades on my car? What's crossover parts can I put on? I want induction tubo, intercooler exhaust ..read more

Hi, i have a 2017 Mazda 3 sport nav saloon and recently there has been water getting inside the boot. It seems to mainly be at its worst on the left side as pictured below. All the body work and cables/connections at height are bone dry, along with areas around the light clusters etc. The rear seats which i folded down are completely dry at the rear. There is signs of some drops of water to the rear of the boot just before the rear of the back seats start, but these are only very small. The worst of it is a puddle to the bottom left as pictured. The well of the boot also had a puddle. The righ ..read more

I have a Mazda 3 2004 2.0L and I keep getting the codes P0455 And P0441 'EVAP system leak detected' and 'EVAP system incorrect purge flow' I have replaced my gas cap, knock sensor and cannister purge valve and still getting the codes. Car also dumps fuel after filling it up to full. Does anyone have any idea how to fix this? Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. I have a basic knowledge of cars but don't know a lot about these kinds of issues ..read more