What was the problem with my Mazda Mazda6?

Also USB did not work. System started working after that. Nevertheless took the car to the garage and they suspected it was a firmware issue so they updated the firmware. Problem has not returned since. It also seems that the car runs more quiet now. Weird that the dealer where I got the car did not update all firmware before I picked it up.

What to do when your Mazda remote stops working?

When it stops working, the first thing you want to do is fix it. Before you head off to buy a new remote, there are a few other things that you can do to try and get it to work again. Simultaneously hold the open and the lock button down for 60 seconds. This should reset the system. If it worked, the interior car lights will go on and off.

Is there an extended warranty on a Mazda6?

An extended warranty can provide peace of mind. Chart based on 265 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. Leaving home lights did not work reliably. Fixed by dashboard firmware update. Navigation failed once and told me I did not have a license.

Why is my Mazda door FOB not working?

The key fob for your Mazda has a built-in chip that’s programmed so your security system will both recognize and accept it – allowing you to open your doors. You obviously use your keyless remote to open your Mazda door because it is convenient. When it stops working, the first thing you want to do is fix it.

What happens when you change gears on a Mazda6?

Shift shock when the automatic transmission changes gears. This is an intermittent, ongoing occurrence. Mazda has issued a “technical service bulletin (TSB)” (#05-005/05) to the dealers to repair this using a “flashing” of the computer system. Warranty won’t cover it because it involves the computer.

Why does my Mazda 6 alarm keep going off?

For the last year, the car alarm in my 2009 Mazda 6 has been going off sporadically by itself at all hours of the day while parked in my apartment building parking lot. The dealer diagnosed that my passenger side door actuator needed to be replaced.

What kind of transmission does a Mazda 6 have?

2005 Mazda 6s 3 liter v6 with automatic transmission (aisin warner). Application of throttle to accelerate in 5th or 6th gear causes jerk, selects neutral then eventually selects an appropriate gear. Very dangerous on uphill freeways due to sudden loss of any power.

Why does my Mazda 6 not start in Park?

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD Transmission sensor could not detect transmission is in park – engine could not start in Park. Starts in Neutral fine. Transmission switch died. Car wont go into P and as a result wont start.

How long has a Mazda6 transmission been in the shop?

Dealer has been great and Mazda has covered all but $300 of repair , but the car has been in the shop for three weeks and having a transmission literally break twice in less than 12 months is disappointing to say the least. It may be time to trade this in for a different brand. Transmission grinds. Fluid changed and full.

What are the problems with the Mazda MZ6?

The system on the Mz6 had two problems initally. 1)If the owner was filling the vehicle with fuel and the test was running…PO455 large leak. 2) If the owner used the remote to lock the doors while the test was running, the door lock motors caused a drain on the battery and the time for the test never made the specified time.

Why are there engine problems in Mazda 3?

When the OBD II mandates hit the manufactures in the mid-ninties one of the monitored functions was to check the integrity of the “evaporative emission control system”. The check is based on the theory that many cars where letting fuel evaporate due to loose or missing fuel caps, and the evaporating fuel was damaging the ozone layer.

What should I do if my Mazda 6 transmission broke?

Dealer repaired issue (reflashed ECUADOR and replaced transmission pressure sensors) under warranty. 3rd and 6th gear “broke” on 6mt transmission. Disappointing repair to have at 68k, but Mazda covered most of the cost of the repair. Good customer service. 6MT Transmission broke again. This time it was the secondary shaft.

What kind of car is a Mazda 6?

Recently, the transmission on my 91 Pontiac went out, and since it would cost more than the car was worth to fix, my wife and I decided to get a new (to us) car. After quite a bit of hunting, we found an ’04 Mazda 6 with 94,000 miles, and we both really love it…

Why is my Mazda 6 not shifting gears?

Car slipped out of gear on freeway and threw a code. Dealer diagnosed as bad code, repaired with re-flash. TSB had been issued on the problem. Around 32,300 miles, while driving on freeway at 50MPH, car bucked and stopped shifting. Switching to manual mode showed only the letter M, but no number.

Are there any problems with the Mazda 6?

Mazda cares a lot about its cars as well as its customers, but that doesn’t stop Mazda from making a few mistakes here and there. This is especially true for the Mazda6, which, while it still is a great car, has had its share of issues in the past. Here are the worst problems that owners have complained about before.

How much does it cost to fix a broken Mazda6 engine?

The 2004 Mazda6 owners who chose to replace their engines still paid a hefty fee, too. In fact, Car Complaints says that the average owner paid $3,800 to fix their vehicle’s broken engine. This high price tag for a repair, combined with how frequent this problem happens, made it the worst problem for Mazda6 owners to encounter.

Why are the headlights on my Mazda 6 not working?

The low beam headlights on my 2009 Mazda 6 quit working last night. I have checked the fuses in the box in the engine Mazda repair questions? Ask mechanics for answers ASAP

Are there low beams on a Mazda 6?

PS> The low beams do not work in auto position either. There is no low beam function at all. My wife had to drive home last night with high beams on, but she said no one flipped their lights at her as if to say “dim you lights”…. Does this mean anything? Yes we can resume tomorrow. Just hit the reply button when you have your test results.

How often do I Drive my Mazda 6?

So as it stands I’m getting 4000km before the oil is at the X mark on the dipstick. This is nothing like the 10 000km interval. My driving is 40km commute twice daily on the freeway with flowing traffic. I’m really inclined to take my car elsewhere but I want to battle it out with the giant because I’m pretty pissed they can do this to people.

Why did my Mazda light not come on?

One would think that a low amount of oil in the engine would also cause the light to come on. The light never came on so this tells me that the engine should have had adequate oil for lubrication. Mazda told me that there was no correlation between the two.

Why does my Mazda 6 have a low oil pressure light?

I would have to agree. The Mazda 6 I have has a low oil pressure light. One would think that a low amount of oil in the engine would also cause the light to come on. The light never came on so this tells me that the engine should have had adequate oil for lubrication. Mazda told me that there was no correlation between the two.

According to Car Complaints, the worst problem with the Mazda 6 is engine failure with the 2004 model having the highest instance of engine failure. The average mileage for engine failure occurring is 98,000 miles. Some owners believe that the exhaust system is poorly designed or too restrictive.

What’s the reliability score of the Mazda 6?

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2016 Mazda 6 owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Why did my Mazda 7 engine go bad?

My 7th and last MAZDA. The engine went bad. Bad knocking. Without even looking at the inside of the engine Mazda refuses to honor the warranty because, GET THIS CRAP, they require the VIN number and milage to be on the Auto Zone receipts from when I bought the oil and filters! Who has that?