Why does my Mazda 3 have rough idle?
Since the brakes are vacuum-assisted, it makes me think that there is a brake booster vacuum leak that is letting unmetered air into the intake which is affecting the idle. Sometimes you can hear the leak by listening carefully as you press down on the brake pedal or hear it squeak by pressing hard and fast on the pedal.
Why does my Mazda 3 want to stall?
I’ve got the EXACT same problem. Put it in Neutral or Park, idles at 700 RPM. Put it in Drive and brake, idles at 300 and it feels like the car wants to stall. When the car is cold, it’s fine. When it warms up, it acts up.
Is there another post about the rough idle?
Before you get mad and think “another freaking post about the rough idle??!! Don’t you search the forums first??!!” let me explain… First, i have read probably every forum on here dating back 5+ years about the idle issue. And i’ve tried just about every suggestion i’ve come across, spare the major PITA ones.
Where does brake fluid leak in Mazda 3?
Other times, you can find a leak of brake fluid below the master cylinder at the firewall (which can cause the booster to leak, but is ultimately also a worn master cylinder where the fluid is leaking past the seal at the pushrod). did you clean your throttle body?
When does a car have a rough idle?
November 27, 2017. It’s easy to tell when your car has a rough idle: When you start the engine, it won’t run at a steady rate. It may almost stall, or it may run at varying RPMs without your putting your foot on the gas, or it may do both.
Why does my Mazda 3 idle with no AC?
After driving a bit and the engine warming up completely, whenever i stop the idle drops down to ~400-500 rpms and feels/sounds rough, no AC on. But it has never died on me, never thrown any lights or codes, and runs like a champ when you’re actually driving and idle improves when in park or neutral.
What to do if your Mazda 3 is stalling?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. If you’ve got a Mazda thats been acting funny, idling rough, stalling you may want to try this fix before getting the tune up, fuel filter change, throttle body clean etc. Try this first, it costs nothing and it may keep you from being taken for a bundle Loading…
What should the RPM be on an idling car?
When you start your engine, and just let it run without pressing on the accelerator or putting it into gear, that’s idling. A properly idling engine should be able to maintain a steady but low rate of revolutions, somewhere in the vicinity of 1,000 RPM.
Since the brakes are vacuum-assisted, it makes me think that there is a brake booster vacuum leak that is letting unmetered air into the intake which is affecting the idle. Sometimes you can hear the leak by listening carefully as you press down on the brake pedal or hear it squeak by pressing hard and fast on the pedal.
I’ve got the EXACT same problem. Put it in Neutral or Park, idles at 700 RPM. Put it in Drive and brake, idles at 300 and it feels like the car wants to stall. When the car is cold, it’s fine. When it warms up, it acts up.
Before you get mad and think “another freaking post about the rough idle??!! Don’t you search the forums first??!!” let me explain… First, i have read probably every forum on here dating back 5+ years about the idle issue. And i’ve tried just about every suggestion i’ve come across, spare the major PITA ones.
Other times, you can find a leak of brake fluid below the master cylinder at the firewall (which can cause the booster to leak, but is ultimately also a worn master cylinder where the fluid is leaking past the seal at the pushrod). did you clean your throttle body?
Why does my tribute engine Lope at idle?
Been reading alot about idle problems with cold starts and the possible causes from bad IACV’s to leaking intake gaskets. Never had problems with my Tribute until a few months ago when starting it cold, the engine started to lope like it was starved for gas.
What kind of car is 2001 Mazda Tribute?
I recently bought a 2001 Mazda Tribute with a 145,000mi that acts up only when it’s cold, and then after about 5 to 10 mins the vehicle runs perfectly fine.
What makes tribute dx 4 cyl stall at idle?
2001 Tribute DX 4 cyl, 5speed manual, 122,000 miles. If I turn off/on the motor too many times in a given time period, it stalls at idle. Letting it sit awhile helps sometimes. Fuel filter replaced no luck. Any suggestion greatly appreciated.
What kind of spark plug does Mazda Tribute use?
Hi, after I replaced the Spark Plug and PCV valve on my 2001 Mazda Tribute V6 the idle became rough as if it is going to die. I replaced the old spark plugs with Bosch Platinum +4 and a PCV valve I purchaced from Auto Zone.
What does it mean when your car Idles smooth?
Smooth idling indicates that your engine’s fuel and air are mixing just right. What is rough idling? If your vehicle’s idle is rough, possibly rising and falling, or having difficulty maintaining a steady rate of rotation, you may have a problem that needs fixing.
How many miles does a Mazda 3i sport have?
Second, i haven’t crossed a description of the problem that quite matches what i’ve got yet, so i’m hoping someone sees something here that i’m not seeing. just bought the car, 2008 Mazda 3i sport 2.0l with 119k miles, a few weeks ago and it’s been doing this since i got it.
What kind of problems does a 2004 Mazda6 have?
2004 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Wagon 44640 mi C $150 TSB 60 for Fan Operation. Previous owner 49600 mi C $90 Heat Shield rusting off on Catalyic Conv 58900 mi Cracked exhaust manifold, part replaced 67580 mi C $35 Check engine light was after returning h
What kind of engine does a Mazda 6 have?
220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD The ignition coil went bad and it needed to be replaced as well as all the spark plugs. Check engine light after emissions inspection. Car died suddenly, had it towed in. Diagnosed and had MAF sensor replaced.
What to do if your Mazda6 engine over heat?
Water pump belt tensioner siezed up, causing the engine to over heat. Repair included replacing the tensioner and belt as well as performing a cooling system flush.