No driver wants to see their check engine light on, but there’s no reason to panic. The next time your Mazda3 check engine light lights up or starts to flash, find out what it’s really trying to tell you with a little help from the team at Mazda of Escondido. Ready to get your issue fixed? Schedule service with our trusted Escondido service center today!
Although most Mazda vehicles come equipped with unique Skyactiv®-G technology, your Mazda3 check engine light will most commonly indicate problems which could occur in any vehicle. There include:
Still not sure of what your Mazda check engine light is trying to tell you? The process of elimination could help you get to the bottom of things. However, in most cases, it’s best to leave this task to the experts. Don’t push your vehicle’s limits, and drive carefully if you can’t make an appointment right away. If you’ve already fixed any possible issues, and your Mazda3 check engine light stays on, disconnecting and reconnecting the battery should cause it to go off. If there’s still an underlying problem, it’ll be back on again before long.
Your Mazda3 may be equipped with a specially-designed Skyactiv®-G engine. These unique Mazda engines are designed to maximize fuel efficiency without compromising on power or performance, but they can experience several issues which are not common in other vehicles. Here’s how to prevent most common Skyactiv®-G engine problems:
If you don’t see your check engine light, but you keep hearing a strange Mazda3 Skyactiv®-G engine noise, it’s possible that one of these behaviors is to blame! Let us take a look as soon as possible, and remember to keep up with your recommended Mazda maintenance schedule.
When you bring your vehicle to Mazda of Escondido, we’ll find out what’s causing your Mazda check engine light to come on, and fix the problem right away! We’ve made it easy to schedule service, and we’re proud to offer a wide range of useful Mazda service specials.
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