Is a 2008 Mazda 6 all wheel drive?
The 2008 Mazda6 comes in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles. So has the high-performance, all-wheel-drive Mazdaspeed6.) Two engines are available: Mazda 6i models come with a 156-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine; 6s models are powered by a 212-horsepower 3.0-liter V6.
What causes the engine to stall in a Mazda?
In plain English, that means the software controlling the valves when they switch between fuel-saving cylinder deactivation modes and back to normal full cylinder operation, can glitch. The result of that glitch is an engine stall and possible contact between the intake valve rocker arm and internal engine components.
Is there a recall on a Mazda car?
But the stakes can be similarly high for cars, as GM’s ignition scandal has uncovered. Fortunately, a recall announced by Mazda is a better example of the less-grave errors computers can cause. The problem isn’t small for Mazda, however, even if it’s relatively easy to fix.
What’s the problem with Mazda’s powertrain control modules?
It all centers around the software Mazda’s ECUs use to regulate cylinder deactivation. The automaker recently found that the software behind the Powertrain Control Modules (PCM), specifically the part of it that controls the hydraulic valve clearance adjuster, can go awry during the transition between cylinder deactivation states.
Is there a problem with the Mazda ECUs?
Fortunately, a recall announced by Mazda is a better example of the less-grave errors computers can cause. The problem isn’t small for Mazda, however, even if it’s relatively easy to fix. It all centers around the software Mazda’s ECUs use to regulate cylinder deactivation.
When does the Mazda6 engine surge to idle?
First, when slowing down (as to a stop light) the engine rpm SOMETIMES doesn’t drop to idle as I approach the light. The engine wants to stay and around 1800 rpm and keep the car going. The brakes stop the car just fine, but the car wants to go. Second, when cruising at around 45 mph, the engine surges from 1800 rpm to 2200 rpm.
What kind of engine does a Mazda 6 have?
I have a 2003 Mazda 6 4-cylinder automatic. A few days ago it started doing a couple of odd things. First, when slowing down (as to a stop light) the engine rpm SOMETIMES doesn’t drop to idle as I approach the light. The engine wants to stay and around 1800 rpm and keep the car going.
Where is the idle air control valve on a Mazda 6?
No codes come up when they check the car with the computer. Ask the mechanic to show you where the idle air control (IAC) valve is – normally easy to find once you know what/where one is. Keep a hefty screwdriver, small block of wood, or rubber mallet in the car.
What to do when Mazda 6 engine revs really fast in neutral?
Keep a hefty screwdriver, small block of wood, or rubber mallet in the car. The next time it does this, stop safely off the road, put in park & apply the parking brake, pop the hood and give the IAC a good whack or two with the butt end of the screwdriver – or whatever.