Anyone have this issue with their Mazda3s?

[Twinzer]

I have a 2005 2.3L hb with 7,000 miles. If I leave my car overnight on my driveway (slopes 15degrees) with 3 1/2gallons or less in the gas tank, my car will not start in the morning - I have to let it roll down the hill to the flat and wait a few seconds and then it will start. I brought it to the dealer and they said that it was just the way the car is and they could not fix it.

Any experience or help appreciated.

 

[*Jonathan]

I have a 2005 2.3L hb with 7,000 miles. If I leave my car overnight on my driveway (slopes 15degrees) with 3 1/2gallons or less in the gas tank, my car will not start in the morning - I have to let it roll down the hill to the flat and wait a few seconds and then it will start. I brought it to the dealer and they said that it was just the way the car is and they could not fix it.

Any experience or help appreciated.

I wonder if this TSB would fix your problem.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/mazda3/docs/0022.pdf

 

[tsunami]

hahaha... thats kinda funny, sucks though i would definatly inquire about that tsb and wouldn't take no for an answer b/c thats just retarded.... funny though...

 

[xenon929]

I had that same problem. That TSB fixed it!

 

[mazda3zoom]

If you back into your driveway then try pulling in forward..... and if you pull in forward usually then back into te driveway. Its a crappy fix but it might work. Unfortunately we dont have any hills around here, just boring, flat farm land.

 

[Twinzer]

I had that same problem. That TSB fixed it!

The dealer checked the fuel pressure and it was fine (according to them). Also I already have the hotter sparkplugs in my car and they are not fouled. (help)

 

[xenon929]

The dealer checked the fuel pressure and it was fine (according to them). Also I already have the hotter sparkplugs in my car and they are not fouled. (help)

The problem is that the fuel pressure IS fine... Is just the fact that the lines are not able to maintain the fuel after a while of the car being turned off, but once it does start the pressure if fine. Just take it to another dealer and take the TSB and tell them that you are having that problem. They SHOULD do it. If not then keep (poke)

 

[Twinzer]

The problem is that the fuel pressure IS fine... Is just the fact that the lines are not able to maintain the fuel after a while of the car being turned off, but once it does start the pressure if fine. Just take it to another dealer and take the TSB and tell them that you are having that problem. They SHOULD do it. If not then keep (poke)

Thanks for the info - the TSB says to check the fuel pump pressure and if it is low, replace the fuel pump - was your fuel pressure reading low and did they replace your fuel pump? Let me know.

 

[goldwing2000]

Thanks for the info - the TSB says to check the fuel pump pressure and if it is low, replace the fuel pump - was your fuel pressure reading low and did they replace your fuel pump? Let me know.

Point of fact: the TSB says to check fuel hold pressure, not fuel pump pressure.
The distinction makes all the difference in the world.

 

[ZoomVT]

ha i never brought this up but i experienced this a couple of times. i dont have asloped driveway but i did park in a very sloped lot (18 degrees) a couple of times and both times i couldnt start the car. i knew i was running low in fuel so i just figured that the fuel was out of reach or something.
I didntknow about this TSB either, i may just bring it up to get a new fuel pump free.