Top 10 2003 Mazda Mazda6 Questions & Answers

i had the same code, p2187. check to the left of the throttle body(side facing the front of the veh.
there are 2 vaccum hoses going into the intake. the larger one on top has a spring clip holding it and if you look under that you'll see a smaller one with a check valve. mine was disconnected. plugs in under the larger one.

The bulb is actually very easy and straight forward to replace.

If you are replacing one bulb, I suggest doing both at the same time and a twin pack is less than buying two packs seperately.

• Removal

1. Holding the connector on the sides squeeze and pull back away from you.
2. Once the connector is removed, gently pull the rubber boot back.
3. This will revail a snap type of clip. NOTE bottom of clip does come off. Push each top side of the clips towards you to relase them.
4. Once the tops of the clip are undone let the clip swing down.
5. slide the bulb out of the lens.

Caution DO NOT TOUCH THE NEW BULB WITH YOUR BARE HANDS. THE BODY OILS ON YOUR HANDS CAN CAUSE THE BULB TO GET HOT SPOTS AND BURN OUT QUICKLY.

• Install

1. To install the new bulb ensure the three keys are properly aligned with the lens when installed.
2. Install buld into lens.
3. Place clip over bulb.
4. Place boot over bulbs making sure it is fully engaged into lens.
5. Push connector back onto bulb.
6. Check lights to make sure everything works.

Just went to my local store - they sell the bulbs and fit them while you wait...the guy does a lot of them - he had it done in 10 minutes and charged 12 pounds including the bulb. I watched him do it - twisted the cover off - popped the bulb out and popped the new one in ...he didn't actually unbolt anything from the car...worst of all it was dark and raining...I'd suggest this route unless you have small hands or are willing to spend an hour fiddling around

I had the same problem and it turned out to be a big vaccuum leak, Do you hear a whistle or similiar noise coming from under the hood anywhere? If so, check all of your hoses. Mine was behind the intake manifold..

Hey,
you can install an simulator (Airbagmodul) from www.airbagmodul.com
This is a perfect and cheap solution if you dont want to spend about 1000€ in the garage.

The airbag system in this car is second generation smart airbags, there is no switch, if the weight in the passenger seat is not at least 50 pounds (there is a sensor in the seat cushion) the airbag is switched off to the paassenger seat, but small children should always be in a approved child seat in the back seat anyway.

I'm sending you the torque specifications for your main bearings and also your head bolts. I also sent you main bearing and cylinder head tightening sequence. I hope this will be useful
Main Bearings Torque specs. 40-43 Ft. Lbs.
Cylinder Head Torque specs. 56-60 Ft. Lbs.

Hope this helps, kinda a crudy picture but it's the best i could come up with.

2003 Mazda 6 3.0 liter DOHC V-6 24 Valve VVT



Hope helps (remember rated this).

Unable to shift out of park on very hot days in my Mazda6 2003, was becoming a serious problem this summer.....there is no override button/key on this model. I had it to the Mazda dealership five times before the problem was corrected! Initially the wrong diagnosis was made and replacement of something connected to the brake did not correct the problem. Finally, the shifter was replace and the problem was solved. $$$ Seems like there have been many different electrical problems with this model....some under warranty, some not. I will not ever buy another Madza.......there is no excuse to design a car without an override button or key! ( It was scary to be stuck on sweltering hot days not being able to get out of park.....had I ever had my grand babies with me when this happened, I would have been desperate.)