Considering a 2013 Mazda 3 for my son for a first car. Found a decent one, Mazda Certified, but when test driving it last night, I noticed that when braking, the headlights flashed. Not always but enough to be noticeable.

The dealer said it may be the battery because it's been sitting a while, so offered to replace it. Also said, "the lights tend to do that when turning and braking cause the car uses an electronic power steering system". I've never heard of this so figured I'd ask actual owners.

Thoughts?

Thanks,
Doc

 

So for anyone who finds this thread in the future, Miatamanreturns on the Mazda3 sub-reddit had this to say:

> This is a known issue with some 2012-2013 Mazda3 vehicles.
> Here's the TSB describing the problem and fix: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...53740-5159.pdf

Doc