I have an 05 mazda 3 with 8000 miles on it. I'm not sure if anyone else had the same problem. But 4 times in the last two months; I'll be driving and my AT and Check Engine Light will come on and the car will fail to accelarate. If I cut the engine off and restart it it seems to work for a little bit, but the check engine light stays on. I've taken it to the local dealer 3 times already and they've replaced the throttle body, patched a wire harness and it's currently sitting at the dealership getting repaired. Has anyone else had similar issues.

 

when you go to pick up the car DEMAND a printout of everytime it's been back for that same issue.

Inform the dealer that if they can't get it fixed and it has to go 4 times for the same issue you'll be getting yourself a new car.

LemonLaw pwns.

 

What he said!

 

no probs for my 05 3 i did have a power steering problem but got it fixed

 

yup lemonlaw it! sounds like its going into limp mode? also do you know what the CEL code is by any chance?

 

whats cel

 

CEL (Check Engine Light)

 

ohh cool thanks

 

sorry i shouldn't have used the lingo. If you get the code you can check it online from the service workbook. then you have the definitive problem that your dealer can't make up.

 

Is there a way to find out the # without taking it to the garage or dealership? Mine is a Mazda 3 - 2004 Thanks

 

Buy a code reader, just plugs into your OBDII. Might cost a bit of money though. Just take it to AutoZone or Advance Auto. They do it for free if you can your car there.