How to check ignition timing on Mazda 6?
Inspect for the engine oil, engine coolant, transaxle oil and fuel leakage. Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION.) (See IDLE MIXTURE INSPECTION.) 13. Perform a road test. 1. Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug. 2. Install the SST . 3.
Are there any problems with the 2003 Mazda6?
The 2003 Mazda MAZDA6 has 255 problems & defects reported by MAZDA6 owners. The worst complaints are engine, clutch, and suspension problems.
Why is my timing chain jammed on my Mazda 2.3?
The fact that you were able to turn the engine over for a while quickly without it jamming may suggest that the chain snapped. The valve gear may be in a safe position and it could possibly just be the chain that is now jammed. IIRC on the 2.3 there is no keyway to keep the crank gear and balancer aligned.
How do you suspend a chain in a Mazda 6?
1. Using a thin screwdriver, hold the chain tensioner ratchet lock mechanism away from the ratchet stem. 2. Slowly compress the tensioner piston. 3. Hold the tensioner piston using a 1.5 mm {0.059 in} wire or paper clip. Suspend the engine using the SSTs .
What happens if Mazda refuses to repair timing chain?
The extended warranty means nothing if Mazda refuses to do the repairs. In August, 2014, Mazda was sued for refusing to repair continuous variable valve timing assemblies in its L-Series engines. According to the lawsuit: The defect can cause the timing chain to detach and destroy the engine.
Why is my Mazda engine making a ticking noise?
Is Mazda Still Refusing Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Repairs? Variable valve timing defects in Mazda L-Series engines are to blame for oil leaks, loose timing chains, and catastrophic engine failure. Owners might first notice VVT problems as a loud ticking noise during startup.
Are there any problems with the Mazda3?
Mazda Motor Corp. will have to answer if the 2009-2011 Mazda3 and Mazda6 have dashboards that melt in the sunlight and cause occupants to be blinded due to a reflection from the dashboard. This problem has popped up in the following Mazda generations.