Why is the ignition not working on my Mazda 3?
I might note that after I agreed to buy the car, the sales crew couldn’t get the ignition to work on the showroom floor. Without checking the battery voltage or anything else, they figured someone had left the interior light on and ran the battery down. After they hooked up the battery charger, it started.
Why does my Mazda 2 battery not start?
Expert: indy-tech replied 4 years ago. When this happens the battery is dropping below 10 volts ,even though the battery seems okay to light and radio etc but lacks amperage to turn the starter motor ,this is why you can hear the relays clicking . Now to check this is very easy. all you need is a voltmeter that has min 20 volts .
Are there any recalls on the Mazda 2?
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mazda 2, for which Mazda has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system.
Why does my Mazda 3 make a clicking sound when starting?
I don’t think it is the car battery. The starter is strong when the green key light does come on, whereas a bad battery would usually cause the characteristic click-click solenoid sound and/or cause the sound of a struggling starter if/when the engine does turn over.
Expert: indy-tech replied 4 years ago. When this happens the battery is dropping below 10 volts ,even though the battery seems okay to light and radio etc but lacks amperage to turn the starter motor ,this is why you can hear the relays clicking . Now to check this is very easy. all you need is a voltmeter that has min 20 volts .
Why is my car not turning on when I Turn on the ignition?
Of course, if you access the car itself with your key, you likely won’t be able to turn on the ignition because of all those extra tumblers. And on the off chance that you do turn the ignition cylinder, the immobilizer won’t allow you to start the car, because it’s protected by one-in-millions of transponder codes.
Why does my car not start when I put the key in?
Putting the key in the ignition switch and starting the car feels like second nature. However, if your car has ignition switch problems, you may not be able to start the car at all. Ignition switch problems can also cause issues on the road, such as unexpected shutdowns or electrical problems.
Can a car battery be disconnected while the engine is running?
Battery voltage MUST be maintained to the (PCM) and other modules; while the battery is disconnected. NEVER : disconnect the car battery; while the engine is running or the ignition key is turned on. Automotive Car Battery With Negative Cable Removed