Mazda 3 P0056: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0056 is a somewhat common O2 sensor-related OBD2 trouble code. It is a generic code, which means it has the same definition for the Mazda 3 as it would any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and almost never creates drivability issues. P0056 should … Read more

Mazda 3 P0058: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Mazda 3. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its normal operating range. In this … Read more

Mazda 3 P0036: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Mazda 3 as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be considered a breakdown risk if … Read more

Mazda 3: P0024 Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0024 is a generic OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that your Mazda 3’s camshaft position “B” is over advanced or a system performance issue. There are many potential causes for this code, and a lot of them are easy to check. VVT– Variable Valve Timing Bank 2– The side of the engine with the second … Read more

Mazda 3 P0600: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0600 is a relatively uncommon OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there’s been a communications failure between your Mazda 3’s ECM and one or more of the separate modules that it communicates with. P0600 is a generic trouble code, so it has the same meaning for the Mazda 3 as it would any other vehicle. … Read more

Mazda 3 P0052: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis + Common Fixes

P0052 is a rare and generic OBDII trouble code. It indicates that your Mazda 3’s heated oxygen sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is higher than its normal operating range. Terminology: HO2S- Heated Oxygen Sensor B2S1- Bank 2, Sensor 1 PCM- Powertrain Control Module (sometimes called ECM) P0052 Definition: HO2S – Heater … Read more

Mazda 3 P0032: What it Means and How to Fix

P0032 is a not-too-common, generic, OBDII trouble code. It indicates that your Mazda 3’s heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its normal operating range. In this case, the signal is higher than it should be. Terminology: HO2S- Heated … Read more

Mazda 3 P0022: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0022 is a relatively common general OBD2 trouble code. If your 3 has Variable Valve Timing (We’ll be referring to it as VVT a lot), it can get this code. What is VVT? VVT changes the frequency and distribution of gases entering and exiting the combustion chamber. It allows the engine to act like it … Read more

Mazda 3 P0050: Definition, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0050 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Mazda 3 as any other vehicle. The cause of P0050 is almost always a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue. P0050 Definition: Heater Control – Circuit – Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0050 indicates no signal coming … Read more

Mazda 3 P0030: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0030 is a very common OBD2 trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Mazda 3 as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue. P0030 Definition: Heater Control – Circuit – B1S1 P0030 indicates no signal coming from your … Read more