P0730 is a standard OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that your Mazda 3’s PCM has detected an incorrect gear ratio. While this code can appear if you changed your 3’s transmission or rear end gearing without re-flashing the computer, it almost always has nothing to do with an incorrect gear ratio. An internal transmission problem … Read more
P0871 is a somewhat rare diagnostic trouble code. While your Mazda 3’s check engine light will come on, this particular code indicates that there’s something wrong with the transmission, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor switch “C”. It’s a generic code, so P0871 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model … Read more
P0480 is a relatively common OBDII trouble code. It indicates that your Mazda 3’s “cooling fan 1 control circuit” is malfunctioning. It’s a generic code, so it has the same meaning for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up. P0480 Definition: Cooling Fan 1 – Control Circuit Malfunction Here is the … Read more
P0320 is a relatively common ignition-related trouble code. P0320 indicates that your Mazda 3’s ignition/distributor engine speed circuit is malfunctioning. P0320 is most likely caused by the engine speed sensor, or a wiring issue. P0320 Definition: Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed – Input Circuit Nearly all modern vehicles, including the Mazda 3, use individual coil packs which … Read more
P0846 is a relatively common trouble code. While your Mazda 3’s check engine light will come on, P0846 is a transmission-related trouble code, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor circuit. It’s a generic code, so P0846 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up. Before doing anything, check … Read more
P0841 is a relatively common trouble code. While your Mazda 3’s check engine light will come on, this particular code indicates that there’s something wrong with the transmission, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor circuit. It’s a generic code, so P0841 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and … Read more
P0882 is a generic DTC trouble code, which means it has the same meaning for the Mazda 3 as it would any other vehicle. While this code sets the check engine light, it is actually warning you of an issue with the TCM transmission control module, specifically that the power input signal is too low. … Read more
P0868 is a generic DTC code, which means it has the same definition for the Mazda 3 as it would any other vehicle. This particular code indicates that the transmission fluid pressure is below the minimum operating specs. If your 3 has P0868 the first thing you should do is check the transmission fluid. If … Read more
P0715 is a generic, and somewhat rare OBDII trouble code. If your Mazda 3 has P0715, it indicates there is a communication error with the sensor that measures transmission input speed. Common Causes: A bad transmission speed sensor, shift solenoid, wiring issues, and even low/no transmission fluid can all cause P0715. P0715 Definition: Input/Turbine Speed … Read more
P0688 is a relatively rare OBD2 trouble code. It’s a generic code, meaning that it has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up. This includes the Mazda 3. The most common causes of P0688 are a bad PCM power relay or a wiring issue between the PCM and … Read more