Recent content by JLANDERS

Updating my old thread. Turns out it was the purge valve solenoid causing me grief. Replaced and ran fine. However, between my last post and this past weekend, over a year in the making, the van has blown the rear shocks (wear and tear), needed new rear brakes and rotors, needs new sway bar...

Replaced throttle body - seemed to clear things up. Then a week or so later, I was filling up and noticed it had trouble cranking up. Now everytime I fill up it has a hard time starting. Ordinarily this would set the check engine light, however since mine is ALREADY ON, I have to assume it's...

Thanks loosenut. It does all seem to point back to the TB being bad. I'll look into replacing it. I'm assuming I can grab one off any 2.3 Mazda 3, 5, or 6 with low miles in a junkyard? Assuming I don't just purchase a new one outright.

Good afternoon all, I am literally brand new to this site and my first post. Purchased a 2006 Mazda 5 Sport AT a year ago and had the occasional problem with the throttle body sticking in limp home mode. Cleaned it really good several times before it would stop throwing the CEL at me. Fast...