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mazda 3 vibration prblem

my mazda 3 has a vibration between 0-50 km/h then seems to go away . its not my tyres or engine mounts any ideas what it could be?

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I have been searching for a possible culprit on this and found the the WHEEL BEARING (inside the wheel hub assembly if I'm not mistaken) could be at fault. At low speeds you will feel/hear a sounds that seems to me coming from your tires (as if you had a flat, but you really don't) and it can cause vibration at higher speeds.

Posted on Nov 20, 2008

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Mazda 3 tail light on, brake light not on

I have a 04 Mazda 3 hatchback (5 door). The brake light on the drivers side doesn't light up. When I turn on the tail lights the light comes on, so I don't think the bulb is out. The top and passenger side brake lights work fine.

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The bulb actually has two seperate elements in it.
That is why the tail light works fine.

If you take the bulb out you will see the seperate elements.
Change the bulb and it should be fine.

Posted on Jan 10, 2009

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2005 Mazda 3 starter replacement

How do i replace the starter on a 2005 Mazda 3?

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Scroll down when you click on this link, and find your engine, click on pictures to expand.

http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c152801a0a28

Posted on Feb 13, 2009

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mazda3 gear selector won't light up ''P'' for park

Car won't start in park because it doesn't know it is in park as P light doen't come on. Have to start in neutral. Sometimes if you wiggle the gear selector you can get the P to come on. Took apart consle and can't figure out what to do. Adjustment necessary?

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I had the same problem and I fixed it by oiling the gear shaft beside the transmission tank. There is no taking apart anything in the transmision but instead the shaft that is visible under the car I oiled.

Posted on Apr 02, 2009

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My Mazda 3 cigarette lighter socket quit working.

I tried to plug GPS then radar detector to the socket but there was still no power. Where can I find the fuse?

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It's under and behind the glovebox.

The black panel has clips like on a gameboy battery compartment, with that removed, you still won't see fuses. There's two skrews near the hinge (on the outside of the glovebox), turn these counterclockwise with your hands. The fusebox will swing down.

The cigar lighter is a blue 15A fuse on the left side closest to the driver's seat.

Posted on Nov 18, 2009

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Where is the fuse box in Mazda 2 ? How to replace a blown fuse?

How to replace blown fuse in Mazda2

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The fuse box is generally on the steering column side outer wall under the dash in all cars. You just have to pull it out and replace with another by pushing it in.

Posted on Dec 25, 2009

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where is the fuel filter for a 2004 mazda 3

where is the fuel filter for a 2004 mazda 3 located

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The fuel filter is located on the right hand side of the car .It is under a plastic shield just in front of the rear right side wheel . In some cars of mazda 3 the filter on Mazda 3 models is part of the fuel pump assembly.
The fuel filter on all Mazda cars can be located on a bracket in the left rear of the engine compartment, next to or beneath the brake master cylinder fluid reservoir or as part of the fuel pump assembly.
Tools:

  1. 3/8 in. drive ratchet - $7.55
  2. Hose pincher - $4.07
  3. Flare nut wrench - $5.53
  4. Flat Head scredriver - $3.14
  5. Socket Set
Steps:
Open the hood and locate the fuel filter. If the fuel filter is not in the engine compartment, follow the fuel line from the tank until the fuel filter is located. Tip: Safety Tip:Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or safety shoes. 7432eb9.jpg
  • 1. Fuel filter in engine compartment.
  • 2. If the fuel filter has a clear case, inspect the filter element for dirt.

  • 3. If the fuel filter case is not see-through, remove it from the fuel line. Drain the fuel from the filter into a container and inspect the condition of the fuel.
  • Tip: Caution: Before removing fuel lines or fuel related parts, make sure that the fuel pressure is relieved from the vehicle fuel system. To relieve the pressure in fuel injected systems, remove the fuel pump fuse and run the engine

  • 4. Install the new fuel filter making sure that the flow is in the correct direction. The arrow on the fuel filter is the direction of flow from the tank to the engine.
  • 5. Secure the lines back onto the fuel filter. If applicable, reinstall the fuel pump fuse.
  • 6. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.
  • 7. Test drive the vehicle to check for a rough running engine, hesitation, or lack of power.
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Posted on Jul 02, 2010

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mazda3 rpm's go up and down while driving

Few days ago I had the car serviced then on the way home i stopped filled up and went and bought Gumout complete fuel system cleaner. The next day while driving my rpm guage started jumping from 2000 - 5000 rpm's depending on the speed was the jump around 45mph it would jump 2000 - 4000 rpm's. Its been over a week now the problem still hasnt worked itself out and i filled up twice since. I did notice the rpm's jump less while in cruise control so i use that alot now.

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After I had the throttle body of my 2005 mazda3 cleaned, the RPMs would jump drastically - bouncing back and forth up to 16 times! The service manager seemed perplexed...and ultimately the solution was TIME. The bouncing gradually diminished and then stopped...can't remember for sure, but it was probably over about 6 weeks, maybe about 1000 miles.

Posted on Jul 09, 2013

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I need to replace the fuse box in my 20004 mazda 3

I need to replace the fuse box in my 20004 mazda 3

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On this website, you find fuse box diagram and description for Mazda 3 (2004)

Mazda 3 2004 2005 fuse box diagram Auto Genius

Posted on Apr 17, 2017

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p1260 immobilizer system detects that engine startup disabled

p1260 immobilizer system detects that engine startup disabled

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Clear immobilizer code P1260. Cycle key 2 times and start the engine.

Posted on Apr 17, 2014

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