Recent content by ksumarcus

I've got a 2004 3 with a similar problem, I even got the lean condition code. I took it to the dealer and they diagnosed is as a bad intake manifold. The "flaps" you're talking about open at a certain rmp and can stick causing acceleration / hesitaion issues. Offically mine has been...

The Car: 2004 Mazda 3 2.3l with 70k miles. I purchased it for 8,800 with 60k from the first owner last summer. I love the styling, hadling, performance, and transmission. The Problem: I've been having problems with hesitation with cold starts between 2500 and 3000 rpm. It seems to be...

2004 Mazda3 Hatch 2004 Maza3 Hatch, 63k, 1 owner, Private Party, paid cash, new tires/brakes this year, had svc records $8,800. No visible issues runs great so far.