P0161 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Mazda 3. It is typically caused by a failure in one of the elements that heat the oxygen sensors, specifically bank 2 sensor 2. Replacing the Oxygen sensor will fix the problem a majority of the time. Some of the other causes of P0161 … Read more
P0155 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Mazda 3. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 2 sensor 1. The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor is to quickly bring your O2 sensor up to normal operating temperature after … Read more
P0017 in the Mazda 3 is predominantly caused by a few different things. It is typically thrown when the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Camshaft Position Sensor are out of alignment by a certain number of degrees, or if there is an issue with the wiring, or one of the sensors themselves may have … Read more
P0016 is know to occur in the Mazda 3 when the Crankshaft Position Sensor and the Camshaft Position Sensor are out of alignment by a certain number of degrees, or if there is a sensor issue. We’ll explore the symptoms and causes directly below. P0016 refers to which camshaft position sensor is out of time … Read more
P0507 is a fairly typical OBDII trouble code that can occur in the Mazda 3. It is typically triggered when the engine idle speed is 200 rpm or more over the predetermined limit set by the Mazda It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Mazda 3 as any other vehicle. … Read more
The Mazda 3 is a reliable car, but it’s not without its faults. If your Mazda 3 is throwing a P0325 trouble code, you may be wondering what caused it and how to fix it. This article will provide an overview of the causes of this code and how to address it. The knock sensor’s … Read more
P0012 is a common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Mazda 3 can have VVT, and is known to develop this code. P0012 is generic, which means that it has the same definition for the 3 as it does on any … Read more
The P0440 code is a common trouble code that many Mazda 3 owners may encounter. It indicates that there is an issue with the car’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. Specifically, the EVAP system is malfunctioning. A variety of causes can trigger the P0440 code, with the most common one being a loose or damaged … Read more
P0014 is a relatively common trouble code for vehicles that have Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This includes the Mazda 3. VVT adjusts the position of the camshaft(s) to maximize the combustion efficiency of the motor. P0014 means that the camshaft position is too far advanced from where it should be in relation to normal operating … Read more
P0741 is a very common OBDII trouble code. It’s know to affect the Mazda 3 quite often. Here’s what it means: P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit → Performance or Stuck Off The 3 uses a clutch in the torque converter to lock the engine and transmission together at highway speed. P0741 can register whenever this … Read more