I am also having the same problem. The car only starts intermittently. However, the security light blinks each time the car does not start. I got my keys re-programmed. However, the problem still persists. The Mazda mechanics have no clue about this problem.

Could you please let me know what the solution could be ? As a workaround, I am detaching the battery (need to open the bonnet for this) connection and putting it back. This somehow restarts the system and I am able to start. But, I need to do this each time the car does not start.

Any help is well appreciated as I really don't know how to fix this.

I am having the same problem, but on a Mazda 323- 2002. Stopped over the weekend. Tried over the days but engine would not start. (Battery, sparks, etc all seemed fine).

Took it to the mechanics on a Tuesday and started fine! So I asked him for a tune-up just in case, besides the car actually needed it.

Worked ok for a few days, but now refuses to start. - Yesterday afternoon it refused to start just minutes after parking it. Called the crane, and just before hooking the car, voilá! It started. I drove it home which was fairly close. Later at night I had to go to the supermarket, and on my return to the car it failed once again.

The car spent the night there and I am now getting ready to fetch it. I have copied the pdf's and will take them to the shop. Any suggestions are welcome and thanks for all the info and the reposted pdf files! What a ridiculous and frustrating situation!

Starting issues / Car stalled
 

Having some issues with my mazda3 2007. Up until now I have had no issues with the car. Saturday was sitting in a parking lot waiting for it to clear had the key turned for 20-30 mins to listen to the radio. Went to start it and it would not start (dash board lights on). Jumped it and started no issue. Drove it for 45 min and it started the next morning no issue. Drove Sunday from LA to Las Vegas turning car on and off along the way no issue. Monday drove the car first thing in the mornin no issue. Had the battery tested that afternoon and they suggested I replace it (4-5 years old). Autozone installed, I watched all looked good and I was on my merry way. Parked the car in my garage and it sat until Wed morning. Went to leave and it would not start. No lights, no turn over, no clicking. Car was jump started that afternoon and driven back to autozone about 2 miles away and it died right as we pulled in. Power steering went out and then car completely shut down. Battery was charged put back in and died right away. Autozone replaced the new battery claiming it was bad and suggested coming back in a couple days to have the alternator tested. Car driven home no issue. 2 hours later started the car drove 3 blocks forgot something and went back to the house for less than 5 min came out and the car would not start. No lights, no turn over, no clicking. We took the battery out and had it tested and the battery still had a charge. Removed the alternator had it tested and was told it was good. Check the negative ground off the battery and it was tight, no corrosion could be seen. Checked the fuses relating to the car starting and did not find anything faulty. Cleaned the connectors on the battery with basking soda & water.

Can't seem to locate the issue. Suggestions?

About the intermittent no start problem,If your car has an alarm system with a starter kill relay, that's probably what the problem is. I had an auto mate system installed back in 06 when i bought the car new, and now i wish i didn't. after messing with the programming features i was able to get the car to start. now i need to find the starter kill and disable it.

re: starting/ignition problems (intermittent only)
I seem to have the same problem 2006 Mazda 3 GTSport (automatic)
Its happened 3x this month. Wipers/Lights start but car doesnt turn over at all...
Occasional only..will eventually start with turning steering wheel few times or shifting gears then turning key again..its hit or miss.
Went to a local garage..had battery tested/good..alternator only working at 50% but isnt the problem. They cant do diagnostic test unless bring in when car is having problem.

Ive seen few posts with service bulletins/links but having trouble viewing. Maybe outdated?
Please assist as I may need tow to Mazda in morning if cant get it started tonight..again!

Can you forward to me too please! Im having trouble getting service update report to take to Mazda. Either using wrong link myself or outdated.
re: ignition/starter..not turning over or starting..no boost was required..(eventually starts with turning wheel or gear shifts on automatic)
Thanks!

If it's an ATX and it's fixed by shifting the gear selector then it's probably your Park position sensor. The car will only start in Park or Neutral, so if the sensor is wonky it basically doesn't know it's in a position where it should start. Next time it happens try starting the car in Neutral.

Thanks to everyone for their help and attached service bulletins! Much appreciated!!
My first time using this website and problem fixed at dealership..thank to you all.
I told Mazda to print off the service reports provided to me re: intermittent start problems
They ordered in parts day prior to service (minimal costs)
Just got fixed tonight! $12.00 tl parts + labour min 1hr
"Shift lever at the park neutral switch was rusted and was not all the way in park, causing vehicle to not start in P. Installed new lever, washer, and nut. Cleaned rust and tested"

Happy holidays to you all and safe driving. Hutch,Wendy

p.s.
Service Bulletin 05-012/08 "Engine will not start in P-Range Intermittently" worked for me
Backup option was going to be:
Service Bulletin 01-037/08 "Starter Motor will not crank and engine does not start-intermittenly"

Both these bulletins have minimal parts costs but labour will be $100.aprox if at dealer
unelss you know how to do yourself or mechanic friend.

awesome

I'm having this same problem with my 2006 Mazda3s. Sometimes when it doesn't start the security light won't stop blinking, other times it turns off after the 3 seconds but still doesn't start. Really annoyed right now, just had it towed to the local Mazda dealer and of course it started right up, luckily I have the bulletin printed out so I dropped it off for the service department to look at on Monday. But this last time when it started up, my automatic climate control stopped working. I never had any problems with this car until I moved up to Ohio from Florida for graduate school. And never had any problems until the winter when the temperature really dropped low. Maybe it's the frozen main relay switch, or the corroded wire, or the immobilizer, or all three! Damn this is frustrating.

I have Mazda 3 2006 automatic. Regular service, battery has been replaced almost 2 years ago.
Yesterday without any faulty sign or warning car would not start.
The console arrows went nuts, jumping from bottom to top. Realized when lock/unlock car, lights don't flash at all, but it does lock/unlock.
Jump started the car with external battery no problem. Was about to leave parking, and car just started acting crazy, goes and stops, weird noises under the bonnet, as I was turning right it locked my steering wheel, abs light and some other light started flashing.
Changed in reverse, all good. Put it back in drive same thing as explained above and then suddenly car just stopped running. It's gone kaput! Left the car at Mazda's garage, but they can look at it on Tue.

btw cannot change from P to anything else, unless car starts, but this is impossible now.

Was anybody in similar situation or maybe knows what is causing this problem???

I have no car alarm installed.

Cheers

my car has similar issues with the it not starting all the time sometimes it took a minute, they said the wire itself is corroded from the battery to alt. but its just still works for now. just don't got the cash to fix.

and my car did that crazy thing with everything wigging out. my battery died when i turned off my car luckily my alternator was still good so replacing the battery helped but my wire is still corroded so it slowly drains it and the subs don't help.. so start there check battery then alt. then check that wire seems to be a common problem.

After I took my car in, it turned out it was the wire to the starter that was corroded. Since they fixed it my car hasn't had any problems. Now if only I can fix that dent in my front left panel my foot left after I was stranded the last time. Instantly regretted that decision :mad:

Haha when my starter went out I did the same thing to my bumper and broke a clip. Mazda owners haha.

Strange, changed the battery and everything work fine now.

Thanks!

Can anyone locate this service bulletin for me? The link posted no longer works. I am having this problem with my Mazda 3 not starting intermittently. It always happens after I've been running errands. I get back into my car to go home and it won't turn over. All lights, radio, air, etc. come on OK. Car just won't turn over. Usually if I wait 30-60 minutes, it will eventually start. I've had it to my mechanic 3 times and problem still persists.

Oh, and my mechanic fixed the corroded wire and I still have the problem with it not starting.

JHM427 - did u get the issue resolved with the intermittent starting problems? I have a similar problem with my speed3 now..please help

If your car is fixed now..what was the issue?

My Mazda is 2005 and I have a problem with its engine.Need a help??

I am having exact same problem right now with my 2010 Mazda 3, if you got this fixed or resolved can you let me know please?? I am about to call a mechanic about the wire to the started being corroded and see if that's it. Thanks.

Have the same issue as what you all describing here
 

Hello,

I just bought a used Mazda 3 2004, 5-speed with 150,000 miles on.
The car won't start at first, I have to try about 8 times in order for it to start.
Once it starts, it works just fine. No check engine light on or anything like that.

Does anyone know why?

i am having the same issue with my 2010 mazda3 2.5. did you ever resolve yours?

Hello, I just decided to fix it (three days ago). To be honest, I was so scared it would cost lots of money. I ended up paying $125 to my local mechanic. It was a very simple fix according to him. A broken piece in the steering wheel was the issue, I cant recall the name of it. The part itself was only $60 plus $55 in labor.

2010 Mazda3 Intermittent Problem Starting
 

A friend had the same problem, and the dealer said it was door sensors malfunctioning, replaced two, and the problem appeared to go away but the problem returned 6 months later.

Anyone know if the 2004-2008 starter wire problem also applies to the 2010 model?

Thanks!

Mazda 3 Starters
 

I have a 2008 Mazda 3isport, with about 105K miles. After five years, the original starter died. Had it replaced with an after market starter. That lasted about six months. Had that replaced with a Mazda starter. That lasted 18 months. Why do these starters keep failing?

FWIW (and it ain't worth much), your first starter did OK. 105k miles seems OK to me. The second starter sounds like it was poorly made. If your second starter went 105k miles, that'd be about the lifetime of your Mazda3.

Thank you thank you thank you it works when I have it on neutral☺.

Please can someone help me out here.... I have a 2006 Mazda 3 1.6L I just changed the top gasket and piston rings am done but its cranking but won't start. Please I need urgent help.

I have an 07 Mazda 3 and it won't start either. I have to use my 900 amp jump starter to get it going. I know it's not the battery it runs everything else fine and it starts up another vehicle I own just fine. Sometimes the car will start on its own after some coaxing and feathering the throttle. Once I get it to start it runs fine though. Any ideas about what the problem is?

Cannot find bulletin can someone help. Link is dead
 

does anyone have a copy of http://www.finishlineperformance.com...7-08-1960a.pdf?[/url] This link no longer works and I am desperate to get a copy to fix my Mazda 3 that won't start and it isn't the battery. It was cranking fine and all day wouldnl't turn over and then BAM it worked. Mechanic doesn't want to replace the fuel pump as it is clear it is working and apparently this bulletin explains how to fix this. HELP.
It is an intermittent problem right/ If you let it sit for a while then try it again it starts and runs like there was never a problem. Apparently this bulletin explains the issue and how to fix.

Mazda won't start electrical fine and bulletin link doesn't work HELP
 

does anyone have a copy of http://www.finishlineperformance.com...7-08-1960a.pdf?[/url] This link no longer works and I am desperate to get a copy to fix my Mazda 3 that won't start and it isn't the battery. It was cranking fine and all day wouldn't turn over and then BAM it worked. Mechanic doesn't want to replace the fuel pump as it is clear it is working and apparently this bulletin explains how to fix this. HELP.
It is an intermittent problem right/ If you let it sit for a while then try it again it starts and runs like there was never a problem. Apparently this bulletin explains the issue and how to fix.

Bulletin Found
 

I may be mistaken but I believe I have found the bulletin. My 08 5 speed has been having these problems for the past two years. I've changed two starters and i'm still having the issue hopefully this will finally fix the issue.

https://www.mazda3club.com/attachmen...-01-037-08.pdf

Good Luck all.

2005 Mazda 3
 

ok my 2005 Mazda 3 won't start it cranks but won't start I change my crank sensor and cam sensor don't know what to do already

The bulletin is failing to download... kindly help am stuck my car is not starting.
 

Here's the link
 

I attached the link here

Hi all,

Thanks for this! i have that annoying issue with not wanting to turn over. It can drive you mad. I will fix that piece of wiring quickly and hope that problem is solved then.

Had to fix the ignition switch cylinder today as wel. I could not turn the key at all! Took the cylinder to a lock repair shop and they removed a small piece of metal inside that blocked the lock sometimes. So that works fine again.

new piece of wiring did not help. Still same issue that starter will not switch on. I did some measurements in the fusebox and found out that the initial motor start relay sometimes doesn't get enough power. It should get around 12.3 Volts but when motor does not want to turn over the power voltage is way below 12 volts. It varies between 2 and 10 and is not stable at all.
Now i would like to search futher in the system but i would really like to have a wiring diagram of the car. Does anyone have that for me? It's a Mazda 3 2.0 year 2005 with manual transmission. Google has a lot of small pictures but not readable or behind a password.

can you send me the pdf i cant open it and am having the same problems