Why does your car tell you to take a break?
Drowsiness alert systems display a coffee cup and message on your dashboard to take a driving break if it suspects that you’re drowsy. Some systems with audio alerts may verbally tell you that you may be drowsy and should take a break as soon as it’s safe to do so.
How to replace Mazda 3 rear brakes correctly?
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Why does my Mazda 3 stall at stops?
Something similar happened to me with my 2004 Mazda 3. At the end, the problem was the fuel pump. After disconnecting the battery to jump start another car, my car’s PCM could never re-learn how to control the engine because the fuel pressure was way below specifications.
Where is the brake light bulb on a Mazda 3?
Showing how to replace the brake light bulb on a Mazda 3. The bulb used is of type 7443. The access to the bulbs is in the Trunk behind a little latch. Also have a look at my other Mazda 3 Videos. Including how to replace the bulb of the third brake light! Loading…
Can you drill a hole in a Mazda 3?
The clips on the back of the pad must slide under the piston lip all 3 clips . You may need a 1/4 inch drill to ream or clean up the piston holes on your caliper , you’re not drilling it only reaming it out or cleaning the hole enough to allow the tool to fit easily . With both of my mazda 3 I had to drill the holes so it may be common .
When do you disengage the emergency brake on a Mazda?
The Mazda vehicle manuals state that is the procedure when parking the car, but unfortunately, the dealers thought it may be easier just to tell people to disengage the emergency brake when starting the car.
Something similar happened to me with my 2004 Mazda 3. At the end, the problem was the fuel pump. After disconnecting the battery to jump start another car, my car’s PCM could never re-learn how to control the engine because the fuel pressure was way below specifications.
Where is the ignition switch on a Mazda 3?
An ignition switch is an electrical switch installed on the rear of the ignition lock mechanism. If shaking the key in the ignition switch helps to start the car, you should check the ignition switch first. The starter solenoid control wire may have a bad connection.
What to do if your Mazda3 won’t start?
One way to do this is to start your car and let the engine run for a while to recharge the battery. One thing to know: if the battery is over 4-5 years old, it may be completely dead, so it will not recharge and the car will not restart after you turn it off. In this case, you may need a new battery.